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Trompeterbakken's Rufus pass obedience test
On 7 January Trompeterbakken's Rufus & Anders Holberg passed the Danish obedience test. They are now qualified to run in official cold game tests and working tests in the beginner's class. Congratulations.
2011
Trompeterbakken's Priska - 1st prize at novice trial
On 14 November Trompeterbakken's Priska & Stefan Poulsen achieved a 1st prize at an official novice trial, in DK it is called open A trial.
In other words, they are qualified to run in Danish open trials, in DK they are called winners' A trials.
Congratulations.
Trompeterbakken's Sako passed Norwegian obedience test
On 5 November Trompeterbakken's Sako, who now lives in Norway, passed the Norwegian obedience test. In other words, he and his owner, Gjermund Eggen, are qualified to run in official cold game tests in Norway once he is old enough. Congratulations.
Trial results - Trompeterbakken's Grace
On 1 November Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup were awarded a certificate of merit at a field trial held at Tranekær. The trial was won by Swaine Nidian & Tanja Thorsen.
On 5 November Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup came in third at a field trial held at Nøjsomhed. The trial was won by Batmoors Gentle George Will & Johannes Raaballe.
Puppy training is fun - Trompeterbakken's Teddy
Click on the link below to see how fun it is to train a puppy. The pictures are of Trompeterbakken's Teddy and his owner. Teddy was born on 19 July - the photos were taken on 1 November 2011.
Teddy November 2011
Trompeterbakken's Ronja passed the obedience test
On 30 October Trompeterbakken's Ronja & Carsten Petersen passed the obedience test.
In other words, they are now qualified to run in Danish cold game tests - beginner's class - once Ronja is one year old. Congratulations.
Certificate of merit - Trompeterbakken's Grace
At the field trial held at Borreby on 29 October Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup were awarded a certificate of merit. The trial was won by Ravensbank Swift & Gert Müller. This result implies that the dog now is a Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Nordic field trial champion. Congratulations.
Trompeterbakken's Dagmar no longer among us
On 12 September Dagmar was very unlucky. On her way home with a dummy in her mouth she ruptured a ligamenta cruciata. Even though she was very fit and ready for the hunting season, the only alternative was to put her to rest at the age of nine.
1st prize at cold-game test in Sweden - Trompeterbakken's Mac Cloud
On 10 September Trompeterbakken's Mac Cloud and Helena Boström achieved a 1st prize in the open class at an official cold-game test. Congratulations.
No 3 at Norwegian junior championship - Trompeterbakken's Priska
We have just been informed that Trompeterbakken's Priska came in third at the Norwegian championship for dogs under two years of age. We are very proud. The championship was won by Searover Kellys Reese. Congratulations.
For further information about this championship please visit the following website:
Norwegian junior championship
Puppy session
Sunday 4 September we had invited our puppy buyers to a puppy session.
We had a lovely afternoon. It was good to see that the puppies enjoyed life. - No complaints from the new owners. What more can you ask for as a breeder.
New pictures of Pippi's puppies
Under Puppies above you can see new pictures of Pippi's puppies.
1st prize in open class and pass qualifying test - Trompeterbakken's Priska
At the official cold game test held on 27 August Trompeterbakken's Priska obtained a first prize in the open class. On the same day she passed the qualifying test. Congratulations.
Trompeterbakken's Indy certificate of merit
At the official cold-game test held on 13 August Trompeterbakken's Indy achieved a certificate of merit. The test was won by Batmoors' Leitrim Jake. Congratulations.
Trompeterbakken's Quinton obtains first prize
At the official cold game test held on 30 July Trompeterbakken's Quinton & Simon Frøslev obtained a first prize in the beginner's class. Now the dog is qualified to run in open class cold game tests. Congratulations.
New pictures of puppies
You can see new pictures of the puppies if you click Puppies above.
Puppies after Trompeterbakken's Pippi and IR.FTCH Kenmilquin Ballydugan (Ben)
On 19 July Trompeterbakken's Pippi gave birth to six black puppies. For further information about this litter, click Puppies above.
New pictures of Elvira's puppies
You can see new pictures of Elvira's puppies under Puppies above.
Puppies after Trompeterbakken's Elvira and Leadburn Donald
On 17 June Elvira gave birth to six puppies. For further information about this litter, please click Puppies above.
IR.FTCH Kenmilquin Ballydugan now in our household
We have bought an Irish field trial champion - Ben.
His blood lines match the blood lines of the bitches we plan to mate in the years to come.
For further information about this dog please click Dogs above.
Skinner's World Cup Retriever Event - England no 1
Two test days are over. The Danish team did not make it to the top. The cup was won by England with 710 points. Wales came in second with 706 points. Holland came in third with 680 points. Congratulations.
For further information please visit the following website: Skinner's 2011
Skinner's World Cup Retriever Event - Saturday
Saturday was used for socialising the dogs, a bit of positive training, power shopping, a nap at the hotel and evening dinner with the presentation of the judges as well as the teams.
The spirit is good among the Danish team members. Hopefully, everybody is ready for tomorrow's tests.
Skinner's World Cup Retriever Event
The annual world cup event will be held in England this weekend.
The Danish team have arrived safely. Denmark will be represented by: Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup, Hillus Powell & Thomas Plamboeck, Stenhøjgård's Brit & Jan Lorenzen, Lochiness Green Chive & Keld Jørgensen.
Best of luck.
Trompeterbakken's Elvira is pregnant
We are now certain that Elvira is pregnant. We expect puppies as of 20 June.
IWT 2011 in Hungary - Danish team II came in third
On 14 and 15 May we participated in the IWT in Hungary. Denmark was represented by three official teams and one free team.
Thorleif and Trompeterbakken's Grace were on Danish team I and Marianne and Trompeterbakkenss Elvira on Danish team III.
The test was held at grounds belonging to the Palace of Eszterhàza, and the galla dinner was held at the castle.
On Saturday five tests were held and the same was the case on Sunday. The tests were judged by judges from Britain and Austria.
A very successful and well-organised event. The Danish participants were very proud when it was announced that the Danish team II with Keld Jørgensen & Lochiness Green Chive, Carsten Andersen & Miska T. Lobo and Johannes Raaballe & Batmoors' Gentle George Will came in third.
For further information about this event please click the following link: IWT 2011
Test in Nothern Ireland- Ballywalter Game Fair
We had been invited to participate in an unofficial working test for teams in Northern Ireland the last weekend of April. So we went all the way to Ireland. Thorleif and Marianne drove with the four dogs and Keld and Steen flew into Dublin, where they were met by our Irish Rretriever friend Laurence Hennessy. He had been so kind to arrange training for us on Saturday, when Will Higgenson and Damien Newman made some exercises for us and our dogs to be ready for the test on Sunday. Super training and time for dog talk. We really enjoyed that.
Sunday morning the team test was held with teams from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark. The test was held at the Ballywalter Game Fair. Our dogs performed well, and we came in second. The test was won by the team from Norther Ireland.
Sunday afternoon an individual working test was held. We participated. This test was won by an Irish dog, and Trompeterbakken's Grace and Thorleif came in third.
We had a really nice trip and were welcomed warmly and well looked after - even the Danish flag was hoisted at the manor house. A trip we will remember for a very long time.
Pictures from trip to Northern Ireland
At the following link you can watch a video from the game fair. About 25 minutes into the video you can see the Danish team.
Ballywalter Game Fair
Test results
On 16 April Trompeterbakken's Grace and Trompeterbakken's Katrine passed the winner's class at the official working test held in Funen.
Trompeterbakken's Priska obtained a first prize in the beginner's class at the official cold-game test held on 21 April. Now she is qualified to run in the open class.
Trompeterbakken's Grace & Trompeterbakken's Katrine will go to IWT 2011
On 14 and 15 May IWT will be held in Hungary. DK will be represented by three official teams. Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup are on Team Denmark I, which also includes Thirsgaard's Macallan & Steen Ludvigsen and Thirsgaard's Tjegge & Boye Rasmussen. Trompeterbakken's Katrine & Marianne Ankjær are on Team Denmark III, which also includes Seadiver's Black Guinness & Bo Northoff Jensen and Sweetwater's Anis & Jørgen Damm.
For further information about this event please visit IWT 2011
Trompeterbakken's Grace will go to Skinner's Cup
Now the Danish team for the annual Skinner's Cup in England has been selected. DK will be represented by Lochiness Green Chive & Keld Jørgensen, Hillus Powell & Thomas Plamboeck, Stenhøjgårds Brit & Jan Lorenzen, Trompeterbakkens Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup. The cup will be held at the end of May.
DKBRCH DKJCH SEJCH NOJCH NORDJCH Trompeterbakken's Elvira soon to be bred
Elvira has come into season. She will be bred in weeks 15/16. We expect puppies in weeks 24/25. The puppies will be eight weeks' old in weeks 32/33, i.e. in mid-August. For further information about this litter please click Puppies above.
1st prize to Trompeterbakken's Priska
At the official cold game test held on 3 April Trompeterbakken's Priska was awarded a first prize in the beginner's class. Stefan, the owner, was very proud. Congratulations.
DKBRCH DKJCH SEJCH NOJCH NORDJCH Trompeterbakken's Elvira will be bred in 2011
Next time Elvira comes into season, she will be bred. For further information about this litter please click Puppies above.
Puppy session II
On 20 March the R puppies and their owners visited us to do a bit of puppy training. Everybody seems to enjoy life.
Puppy session I
On 27 February we have invited the R litter to a puppy session. All puppies had settled well in their new families. Small terrorists.
Trompeterbakken's Pippi - elbow and hip tests
At the age of one, Trompeterbakken's Pippi had her elbows and hips examined. All are perfect: Elbows = 0; hips = A.
Trompeterbakken's Priska - elbow and hip tests
At the age of one, Trompeterbakken's Priska had her elbows and hips examined. All are perfect: Elbows = 0; hips = A.
Trompeterbakken's Pippi - clear eye test
We have now received the result of Pippi's eye test. It is clear.
Trompeterbakken's Grace wins trials with ck and certificate
At the trial held on 7 January at Ravnholt Trompeterbakken's Grace won the trial with ck and certificate. Now she only needs to win one more trial to become a Danish hunting champion. Hopefully she will succeed in the 2011 trial season.
At the trial at Ravnholt Batmoors Gentle Will & Johannes Raaballe came in second with ck and Maddox & Tanja Thorsen came in third.
2010
Dagmar gave birth to 6 puppies
On 11 December Trompeterbakken's Dagmar gave birth to six healthy black puppies, four dogs and two bitcher.
For further information about this litter please click Puppies above.
Danish championship 2010
In the weekend 11 and 12 December the Danish championship 2010 was held at the Brahetrolleborg Estate in Fynen.
28 dogs had qualified, including Trompeterbakken's Guy & Anders Mølgaard, Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen and Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær.
The first day included two drives and a long walk-up.
11 dogs made it to the second day, including Trompeterbakken's Dina & Trompeterbakken's Elvira.
On day 2 we started with a drive on ducks. Then we had a drive on phesants. Only four dogs were successful. Unfortunately both Dina & Elvira failed in this drive.
The four dogs were placed as follows:
4th: Lærkereden's Balder & Kristian Olesen
3rd: Hillus Powell & Thomas Plamboeck
2nd with ck: Ravensbank Swift & Gert Müller
1st with ck and certificate: Ffynongain Gunner at Tudorcourt & Mogens Petersen
Congratulations.
In Marianne's view this was the best championship she had participated in. The guns did a brilliant job. The game keeper provided really nice birds. All dogs had the possibility of demonstrating their abilities. The judges did a very good job. Just a shame that no Trompeterbakken dog completed the trial successfully.
Trompeterbakken's Grace - 2nd winner
At the trial held at Valdemar Slot on 3 December the dogs were placed as follows:
1st winner with ck and certificate Andjøh's Rafal Nadal & Jon Andersen
2nd winner Trompeterbakkenss Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup
3rd winner Foglmann's Dina & Birger Knudsen
4th winner Favour & Jan Gregor
Certificate of merit Batmoors Gentle George Will & Johannes Raaballe
Three Trompeterbakken dogs will run at the Danish Championship
In the weekend 11 and 12 December the Danish Championship 2010 will be held.
The following Trompeterbakken dogs will run:
Trompeterbakken's Guy & Anders Mølgaard, Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær.
We look forward to a nice trial with plenty of luck and sportmanship.
No gold at ICC
We are now back from our participation in the ICC. Unfortunately, the Danish dogs were not very successful. Two dogs failed at their first bird, one dog failed at the fourth bird, and the last dog failed at the last bird on day two.
Nevertheless, we enjoyed our stay in Germany and met some really nice people.
ICC preparations
Saturday 13 November we had been invited to pick up so that we could make the final preparations for our participation in the ICC.
ICC stands for Individual Challenge Cup. It will be held in Germany on 19 and 20 November.
The Danish team include the following: Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Lochiness Green Chive & Keld Jørgensen, Trompterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær, Sortebjerg's Coal Brook & Danny Fraser.
For further information about this competition please click ICC 2010.
Trompeterbakken's Guy wins trial
We have just been called by a happy dog owner. Anders Moelgaard informed us that he and his dog Trompeterbakken's Guy won the trial held at Saltofte today. They were also awarded ck and the certificate. Congratulations.
Now they have to win "only" one more trial to become a Danish Working Champion.
Silver to DK at Nordic Championship 2010
We are now back from an eventful trip to Finland, who hosted the Nordic Championship.
We almost missed the boat to Sweden because our car broke down and we had to rent a car.
The day we left Elvira came into season. That implied that we brought along Trompeterbakken's Katrine, who had been appointed the reserve to the team. Katrine is 3 years old and has no previous experience of participating in international trials and tests. Marianne assumed that Katrine would be the weakest card on the team, and her assumptions came through. Luckily, the team result is calculated on the basis of the results of four of the dogs on the team, which includes 5 dogs.
The championship was held as a mock trial, in this case a walk up on dummies. Each competitor retrieved 8 dummies either as marks or blinds. Friday it started to snow. So on Saturday, when the championship was held, the grounds were covered in snow. This of course made the scent very difficult.
A run off was held at the end of the day. Each team had to nominate two dogs for this. Two dummies were thrown. One in water one on land. Norway started. Picked the land mark easily. Unfortunately, the water mark was never retrieved. DK was the second team. The land mark was picked easily by Lars Mejlby and his dog Twister. The water mark caused Jan Lorenzen and Dina some difficulties. Fortunately, Dina retrieved the mark. The Swedish team only retrieved the land mark, and the Finnish team retrieved both marks.
At the dinner party Saturday evening the results were announced. 4th was Sweden, 3rd was Norway, 2nd was Denmark and the championship was won by Finland. Congratulations once again.
Jan & Dina were the gun's choice. The argument was that Dina had to break ice to retrieve the water mark, so she got the name the ice breaker.
We would also like to thank the Finnish organisation for a wonderful and superb championship. You all did a brilliant job.
For further information about the results, please visit the following: NC 2010
On Sunday an international trial was held on pheasants and partridges. The 12 most successful dogs from the championship had qualified. DK qualified with 3 competitors, viz. Jan & Dina, Helle & Phippi, Lars & Twister.
The trial was won by Usvalammen Roihu & Esa Valkonen, who got an excellent, no CACIT. Congratulations.
The Danish team in the morning
Judge team: Lasse Hedmark, S, Grethe Ranheim, N, Lars Mertz, DK, Miso Sipola, SF
Trompeterbakken's Dagmar mated
Dagmar has now returned from her visit to Leadburn Donald. We expect puppies around Christmas. For further information please clikck Puppies above.
Nordic championship 2010 preparations
The team representing Denmark at the Nordic Championship 2010 were gathered at the Hoejstrup Estate on 16 October. We had been invited as retrieveres on the first hunting day.
We had a super good day. Good shooting and many good retrieves.
As a team it was a pleasure to have received this invitation.
Training on a hunting day and in the form of walk up are the best conditions we can imagine to ensure that we are well-prepared for the championship.
We would therefore like to thank the hunters and the game keeper for this opportunity.
We really appreciate it that game keepers and hunters support Danish participation in championships.
We'll do our best at becoming Nordic champions 2010.
Trompeterbakken's Dagmar to be mated
Trompeterbakken's Dagmar has come into season and will be mated to Leadburn Donald. We expect puppies around Christmas.
For further information about this litter please click Puppies above.
Test and trial results
At the official working test held on 25 September Trompeterbakken dogs achieved the following results:
Trompeterbakken's Gillian & Bent Hansen passed the open class
Trompeterbakken's Indy & Jørn Christensen passed the winner's class
Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen passed the winner's class and came in as no 6.
In the winner's class the test was won by Searover Kits Duke & Charlotte Rasmussen. Congratulations.
Also on 25 September Trompeterbakken's Pippi & Thorleif Rigenstrup passed the obedience test. This implies that we can run Pippi in official tests in 2011.
At the open A trial held on 26 November Trompeterbakken's Katrine & Thorleif Rigenstrup achieved a first prize. Now Katrine is qualified to run in the winner's class in Danish working tests, cold game tests and trials.
2nd winner with CK - Trompeterbakken's Elvira
At the winner's trial held at Mattrup Estate on 18 September the following dogs were placed:
1st winner with CK and certificate: Lærkereden's Balder & Kristian Olesen
2nd winner with CK: Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær
3rd winner: Inderøen's Joy & Karsten Christensen
4th winner: Bradfield's Cocker & Lars Vennevold
Certificate of honour: Michnos Dronning Katrine & Peter Abel
The winner became Danish working champion. Congratulations.
Marianne was happy because the CK implies that Elvira is now qualified to participate in the Danish championship 2010.
Trompeterbakken's MacCloud 1st prize and prize of honour
We have received news from our Swedish puppy owner. Trompeterbakken's MacCloud achieved a 1st prize in the beginner's class at an official test in Sweden. Moreover, he was awarded the prize of honour. This prize is awarded to the dog who has earned a 1st prize and completed the test without any faults. A judge will only award the prize of honour if the standard is sufficiently high. Congratulations.
We look forward to following Mac in the years to come. Hopefully, he will also run in tests and trials in Denmark.
Test and trial results
At the working test held on 11 September Trompeterbakken dogs achieved the following results:
Trompeterbakken's Morgan & Lis Jensen passed the open class.
Trompeterbakken's Katrine & Thorleif Rigenstrup passed the open class.
Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup came in as 4th winner in winner's class, which was won by Lærkereden's Balder & Kristian Olesen.
On the same day Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen participated in the first official winner's trial this year. They won this trial.
Congratulations.
Nordic Championship - three Trompeterbakken dogs on the Danish team
In 2010 the Nordic Championship will be held on 24 and 25 October in Finland.
The Danish team includes the following:
DKBRCH DKJCH DKDKKJCH DKKJ05 Trompeterbakken's Dina, Jan Lorenzen
DKJCH NOJCH SEJCH NORDJCH Seahill High Wind Twister, Lars Mejlby
Trompeterbakken's Grace, Thorleif Rigenstrup
DKBRCH Seahill High Wind Phiphi, Helle Golstrup
DKBRCH DKJCH NOJCH SEJCH NORDJCH Trompeterbakken's Elvira, Marianne Ankjær
Two years ago the Danish team won the championship. We'll do our very best to bring this title back to Denmark again.
Trompeterbakken's Priska passed obedience test
At the age of eight months Priska passed the obedience test - and was also the best dog of the day. Stefan Poulsen was very proud of his dog's performance. We congratulate and look forward to following them in the coming cold-game test season.
Qualifying test - Trompeterbakken's Katrine
On 28 August Trompeterbakken's Katrine passed the Danish Retriever Club's qualifying test. To pass this test, the dog must comply with the show breeding standards, i.e. look like a labrador according to an official show judge, and walk properly to heel, retrieve cold game from water and on land as well as retrieve three pieces of cold game in a sweep up.
In Denmark it is also a requirement for a dog to have passed this test in order to become a cold game or field trial champion. In other words, Katrine "only" has to win three trials to become a field trial champion. We hope she will be successful in the year(s) to come.
Success for Trompeterbakken dogs at first Danish team working test
On 22 August the Danish Retriever Club held its first official Danish team working test at Tirsbæk Estate.
10 teams participated in this test including three Trompeterbakken dogs, viz. Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Trompeterbakken's Gina & Jacob Frank and Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær.
Top dog was Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen.
The team test was won by Team Dream Team with Trompeterbakken's Gina, Trompeterbakken's Elvira and Seadiver's Black Guiness.
For further information in Danish about this test, please visit the following link: Team test 2010
3 Trompeterbakken dogs in IWT 2010
At this year's IWT, which was held in Norway, three Trompeterbakken dogs had qualified to represent Denmark, viz. Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup and Trompeterbakkens' Elvira & Marianne Ankjær.
For further information about this test, please visit the following link: IWT 2010
Trompeterbakken's Dina wins Danish cold game Retriever Championship 2010
At the age of 8, Dina won the annual retriever championship. Congratulations.
On 19 and 20 June the annual retriever championship was held in Southern Denmark. 100 dogs participated in this two-day test.
Day 1 was held on new grounds. All dogs were tested in five tests. At each test it is possible to achieve between 0 and 20 points. Only nine dogs were successful in all five tests, i.e. achieved more than six points in each test. Of these two Trompeterbakken dogs: Dina & Jan Lorenzen and Gina & Jacob Frank.
That only nine dogs were successful tells more about the difficulty of the tests. Especially the mark test was a killer test. Also the walk up was not easy as only 50% of the dogs achieved more than five points at this test.
Day 2 was held on the steward's grounds.
At test 1 the nine dogs were presented with a mark and two blinds. 4 dogs retrieved all birds.
At test 2 the dogs were presented with 2 x 2 marks. All four dogs retrieved these birds. Super.
As the judges do not announce the points on day 2, the winner could be any of two dogs as they started day 2 with 84 and 83 points respectively.
At the end of day 2 the judges praised the four dogs very much. All dogs were given CK.
The result was as follows:
4th winner with CK: Toplab Cotter Cheif & Benny Georg Hansen
3rd winner with CK: Moorman's Double Diamond Ale & Morgan Thorell
2nd winner with CK: DKBRCH FIBRCH Jiggers Tarka Lovely Alma & Hans Jrgen Bilstrup
Winner: DKBRCH DKJCH Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen
See video from Skinner's World Cup Retriever Event 2010
Our Norwegian colleagues have made the following video of the World Cup 2010, in which Denmark also participated with a team.
Verdensmesterskab 2010 i England
Success at Skinner's World Cup Retriever Event 2010
As we have stated before, DK was to be represented by four Trompeterbakken dogs.
We had a super trip, and we were satisfied with the performance of the dogs.
Sweden won the Cup. - Congratulations.
We came in as no 10. - The best placement for at Danish team ever.
3 out of the 4 dogs did really well and achieved points similar to the points achieved by the dogs on the winning teams. - Super.
For further information about the results visit the following link:
Skinner's World Cup Retriever Event 2010
Trompeterbakken's Nadja passed the obedience test
Saturday 1 May Trompeterbakken's Nadja participated in her first official test, viz. the obedience test, which has to be passed to participate in official cold game tests. Nadja passed the test, and handler Kurt Moosgaard was pleased. Congratulations. We look forward to following Nadja & Kurt, who will definitely participate in more tests in the Danish Retriever Club.
4 Trompeterbakken to represent DK at Skinner's Cup 2010
We have now been informed that the following four Trompeterbakken dogs will represent Denmark at Skinner's Cup 2010: Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Gina & Jacob Frank, Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup, Elvira & Marianne Ankjær.
4 Trompeterbakken dogs qualified to represent DK at IWT in Norway
The Danish Retriever Club held two qualifying tests to represent DK at IWT in Norway in June.
At the first test 12 dogs qualified. At the second test 5 dogs qualified. Only dogs that completed the test, i.e. retrieved all dumies, qualified.
According to our calculations the following four Trompeterbakken dogs are qualified to represent DK:
Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup, Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær, Trompeterbakken's Gina & Jacob Frank.
We await further information as to the composition of the four teams that will represent DK.
3 - maybe 4 - Trompeterbakken dogs qualified to represent DK at Skinner's Cup in England
On 30 April the Danish Retriever Club held the second qualifying test for IWT in Norway and Skinner's Cup in England.
14 dogs participated.
The test included five exercises - all of a high standard as to length and grounds.
Five dogs completed the test and qualified, including 5th winner Trompeterbakken's Gina & Jacob Frank and second winner Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær. Thirsgaard's McCallan & Steen Ludvigsen won the test.
We are now certain that the following Trompeterbakken dogs will represent Denmark at Skinner's Cup in England in the last weekend of May, viz. Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup and Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær. Depending on the interest in participating in Skinner's Cup Trompeterbakken's Gina & Jacob Frank may also be on the Danish team. As soon as we have further information, we will make this available here.
Trompeterbakken's Katrine 1st prize - open class cold game test
On Sunday 25 April we participated in a cold game test with Katrine.
In the open class she achieved a first prize.
Now she is qualified to participate in open class in field trials in the coming hunting season. Something Marianne is looking forward to.
Tudorcourt Empress now with puppies
Wednesday 21 April Empress gave birth to three healthy puppies.
For further information about this litter click Puppies above.
Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup won the first qualifying test for IWT 2010 and Skinner's Cup 2010
As a consequence of the great interest in representing Denmark at IWT 2010 in Norway and Skinner's Cup 2010 in England the Danish Retriever Club has decided to hold two qualifying tests.
The fist qualifying test was held on Sunday 11 April.
19 dogs participated in the first test, including four Trompeterbakken dogs, viz. Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen, Trompeterbakken's Elvira & Marianne Ankjær, Trompeterbakken's Gina & Jacob Frank, Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup.
The test included five exercises with focus on blinds and marks.
To be placed all five exercises had to be completed, i.e. all dummies had to be retrieved.
At the end of the day 12 dogs had completed the test, including 7th winner Trompeterbakken's Gina & Jacob Frank, 2nd winner Trompeterbakken's Dina & Jan Lorenzen and 1st winner Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif Rigenstrup.
We assume that Dina & Jan and Grace & Thorleif are now qualified to represent Denmark at IWT in Norway and Skinner's Cup in England.
3rd winner - Trompeterbakken's Grace and Thorleif Rigenstrup
On Saturday 10 April Trompeterbakken's Grace & Thorleif participated in the official B test held by the Danish Labrador Club.
The winner's test included two tracks with two double marks and a search.
Before the final Gracce & Thorleif had the highest score of 56 points out of 60.
The judges decided to have six dogs in the final.
The final was a blind over water with a thrown distraction and placed distractions so that the only option was to collect the blind by crossing water. Four out of six dogs completed the final satisfactorily.
Unfortunately Grace & Thorleif did not maintain the lead even though they hoped to to so.
They came in third.
Congratulations to the winner Miko & Tommy Langelund and the other winners.
Tudorcourt Empress is pregnant
There is no doubt now that our bitch Tudorcourt Empress is pregnant.
She will give birth on 19 April at the earliest.
For further information about this litter please click Puppies above.
1st winner with CK and certificate to Trompeterbakken's Indy
Thursday 1 April Trompeterbakken's Indy and Jørn Christensen participated in the official DRK cold game test in Skive. 27 dogs competed in the winner's class. The test included two tracks with a tripple mark, a blind and a search. The final included a tripple mark.
Nine dogs competed in the final. Jørn became very happy when it was announced that he and Indy came in first and were awarded CK and the certificate. It is the first certificate Jørn has achieved with Indy.
Congratulations to Jørn and Indy and the other winners.
B test (cold game test) on 28 March - certificate of merit to Trompeterbakken's Grace
We participated in the first cold game test in Jutland.
Thorleif ran Trompeterbakken's Grace in the winner's class. It was a very good test. Track 1 included two blinds and a tripple mark. Track 2 included a limited search area over water and a search in a wooden area. Before the finale Thorleif and Grace were no two with 67 points out of 80.
The judges decided to hold a final for dogs with more than 65 points. Marianne & Trompeterbakken's Elvira had 64 points.
At the final Grace & Thorleif were not very successful. They were awared a certificate of merit. The test was won by Sweetwater's Cerutti & Jimmy Andersen. We congratulate.
Puppy session March 2010
Sunday 21 March we held a puppy session for the P litter.
Two of the puppies now live outside Denmark so they did not participate.
We had a nice afternoon. We enjoyed watching the puppies and their new owners. There was an excellent contact between the dogs and their owners, and everybody was happy.
Especially we noted that the most timid dog of the litter had become a very confident dog. It is great to observe what positive socialisation can do to a puppy.
Trompeterbakken's Olga passed the obedience test - the best dog of the day
Sunday 7 March Trompeterbakken's Olga by/Jan V. Petersen passed the Danish Retriever Club's obedience test.
In Denmark you have to pass this test to participate in cold game tests.
The test documents that the dog can walk properly on the lead, can walk properly without the lead, can remain in a position of 50 meters away from the handler until called home, can retrieve a dummy properly on command and is comfortable when a shot is fired.
Today we got a call from Jan. He proudly informed us that Olga and he passed the obedience test. Thus, they are qualified to run in Danish cold game tests (beginner's class) when Olga is 12 months old. Moreover, he proudly informed us that they achieved the maximum points available and were given the prize the best dog of the day.
Olga is the first labrador that Jan has ever worked with.
We congratulate and look forward to following them in the Danish test/trial system.
Tudorcourt Empress mated
On 16 February Empress was mated the first time. If she gets pregnant, we expect puppies mid-April.
Dagmar's puppies 8 weeks old
Dagmar's puppies are now 8 weeks old and ready to leave our home. We'll keep one puppy ourselves. We look forward to following the development of the other puppies.
New pictures of puppies
You can see new pictures of the puppies if you go to Puppies above.
Dagmar's puppies now one week old
Dagmar's puppies are now one week old. You can see new pictures of the litter if you click Puppies above.
Dagmar's puppies now born
On 1 January Dagmar gave birth to six healthy puppies.
For further information about this litter, please click Puppies above.
