Yankee holds an Independent Specialty Show, Obedience Trial, and Rally Trial each spring. Check the Yankee Event Calendar for information about this year's show.

Specialty Challenge Trophies

For permanent possession a challenge trophy must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. Trophy remains in the possession of Yankee Golden Retriever Club until retired. Winner each year receives a commemorative award. If you are eligible to retire a trophy, you have 90 days to notify the YGRC secretary of your plans (trophy policy).

Best of Breed

The John R. Collins Memorial Trophy

A polished pewter loving cup on a wooden base, offered by the Yankee Golden Retriever Club in loving memory of John R. Collins at its annual specialty show. Trophy redonated by Berna Hart Welch, Pebwin Golden Retrievers.

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• 1994 — CH Coldtrak’s Yankee Patriot / Ann & Robert Hall
• 1995 —CH Pebwin Memorex / Berna Hart Welch
• 1996 —CH Edgehill It’s Not EZ Be’N Green / Judith Clark, Eileen Hackett, Brian Thayer
• 1997 — Lovejoy’s Catch Me If U CanCan / Carol Lovejoy & Martin & Cynthia Madden
• 1998 — CH Twin-Beau-D’s Peterbuilt / Nancy Dallaire & Patricia Kane
• 1999 — CH Twin-Beau-D’s Peterbuilt / Nancy Dallaire & Patricia Kane
• 2000 — CH Iron Gate Corporate Benefit / Marilou & Al Cook and Maureen & Pat Cox
• 2001 — CH Cloverdale Above and Beyond / Jane Zimmerman
• 2002 — CH Snowshoe’s Escape to Big Sky / S Schnarr & A Schnarr
• 2003 — CH Pebwin XPDNC / Berna Welch
• 2004 — CH Pebwin XPDNC / Berna Welch
• 2005 — CH Lazy Daxe Full Court Press / Maureen Cox & Kathleen Doyle
• 2006 — CH Goodtimes Chien Tres Chic CDX RE / Diana Frohman
• 2007 — CH Happy HR Highmark Bad News Bear JH / M Goodman, L Willard, M Phelan
• 2008 — CH Kilohana’s Fenway Faithful / Paul Silva
• 2009 — CH Tempo’s U’ve Got What Gets Me / Catherine Meddaugh
• 2010 — CH Tempo’s U’ve Got What Gets Me / Catherine Meddaugh
• 2011 — CH Numoon Yukon Anticipation / John & Charlene Devens

 

Best of Opposite Sex

The Morning Sun’s Wild Sassafras Best Of Opposite Sex Trophy

A pewter loving cup on a wooden base offered by Lorraine Rodolph through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show. Trophy redonated and renamed.

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• 1994 — CH Beau Geste Capricorn / Jan Bramhall
• 1995 — CH Twin-Beau D’s Bonnie Bedelia / Deb Donnell & Nancy Dallaire
• 1996 — CH Iron Gate Abracadabra / Marilou & Al Cook
• 1997 — Twin-Beau D’s Sugar N’ Spice / Nancy Dallaire
• 1998 — CH Mariner Lil Sister By Tempo / Kathleen & Jonathan Chase
• 1999 — CH Ashington’s Mandolin Mae CDX NA / Michael Filicko
• 2000 — CH Nautilus Flirt In The Jaguar / Julie MacKinnon
• 2001 — CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba / John & Charlene Devens
• 2002 — CH Chetnut Once In A Lifetime / Patrice Loves, Marybeth Konesky & Sandra Dunn
• 2003 — CH Nautilus Flirt In The Jaguar / Julie MacKinnon
• 2004 — CH Nautilus Purple Rain / Julie MacKinnon
• 2005 — CH Ruffians Matt Dillon / M Rossi
• 2006 — CH Maplegrove What Woman Want / M Robillard, D Robillard, J Chase, K Chase
• 2007 — CH Sunnybrae Rainyday’s Awsm-Blsm BISS / Indya Sheehan
• 2008 — Am Can CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba / John & Charlene Devens
• 2009 — Am Can CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba / John & Charlene Devens

 

The Am Can CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba Best Of Opposite Sex Challenge Trophy

A pewter loving cup on a wooden base offered by John & Charlene Devens, Yukon Golden Retrievers, through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show.

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• 2010 — CH Numoon Yukon Anticipation / John & Charlene Devens
• 2011 — CH Yukon's Turn The Page / Charlene & John Devens

 

Best of Winners

CH Pepperhill’s Repeat Of Zagem Challenge Trophy

A bronze raised relief on a wooden plaque designed by Marcia Schler, offered by Ann & Robert Hall through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show.

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• 1995 — Pebwin Razzle Dazzle / Berna Welch
• 1996 — Westben’s My Only Sunshine / Craig Westergaard
• 1997 — Faera’s Destiny Days Of Yore / Barbara Clark
• 1998 — Thornelea Luken’s Luke CD JH WC VC / Donna Morgan & Earlene Robertson
• 1999 — Pebwin Blueprint / Heather Donnelly
• 2000 — Pebwin Blueprint / Heather Donnelly
• 2001 — Amberac Par-T Streamer / Caroline Pasierb
• 2002 — Colobaugh’s Hi Speed Pursuit / Crowley & Blumberg
• 2003 — My Wright Bros Flight One / Marsha York
• 2004 — Mainsail Racing The Winds / L Erickson & B Fistel
• 2005 — Wochica’s My Wing and A Dare / Karen Fisher
• 2006 — Abelard’s Monarch of the Glen / Ellen McKenna
• 2007 — Wochica’s The RePlacements / Martha Dole-Rietta, Karin Fisher, Troy Rietta
• 2008 — Friday’s X in the City / Deborah Hubbard
• 2009 — Sandpiper’s Fun, Fun, Fun / Sally Ray & Patty Pace
• 2010 — Rainydays’ Canine Scene Investigator / Indya Sheehan
• 2011 — Maplegrove Yukon What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas / Charlene & John Devens

 

Winners Dog

The Beau Geste Ajax Memorial Challenge Trophy

A painted wooden carving of a Golden Retriever on a plaque offered by Jan Bramhall, Beau Geste Golden Retrievers, through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show.

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• 1995 — Goodtime Best Case Scenario / Lisa Smith
• 1996 — Landmark Pebwin Fast Track / Berna Hart Welch
• 1997 — Faera’s Destiny Days of Yore / Barbara Clark
• 1998 — Thornelea Lukens Luke CD JH WC VC / Donna Morgan & Earlene Robertson
• 1999 — Pebwin Blueprint / Heather Donnelly
• 2000 — Pebwin Blueprint / Heather Donnelly
• 2001 — Amberac Par-T Streamer / Caroline Pasierb
• 2002 — Colobaugh’s Hi Speed Pursuit / Crowley & Blumberg
• 2003 — MY Wright Bros Flight One / Marsha York
• 2004 — Mainsail Racing the Wind / L Erickson & B Fistel
• 2005 — North Star Pebwin Crossroads / Berna Hart Welch
• 2006 — Abelard’s Monarch of the Glen / Ellen McKenna
• 2007 — Wochica’s The Replacements / Martha Dole-Rietta, Karin Fisher & Troy Rietta
• 2008 — Profiles Stoke The Fire / S Tremblay & C Bent
• 2009 — Thorneleas Kool Hand Luke / Debra Giddings & Carol Manthorne
• 2010 — Rainydays’ Canine Scene Investigator / Indya Sheehan
• 2011 — Pebwin Packs A Punch / Berna Hart Welch

 

Winners Bitch

CH Tangeloft Incomparable Challenge Trophy

A stained glass plaque offered by Robin P. Fay through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show.

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• 1994 — Edgehill Rich and Famous / Christina Weeks
• 1995 — Pebwin Razzle Dazzle / Berna Hart Welch
• 1996 — Westbend’s My Only One / Craig Westergaard
• 1997 — Goldtrak That Girl on Strike / Wendy Davis & Ann Hall
• 1998 — Goldenbear’s Sweet Lissany / Selma & Edward Cutter
• 1999 — Wochica’s Point of View / Janet Bunce
• 2000 — Terevern Wochica’s Hot Rocks / Karin Fisher
• 2001 — Goldtrak Steelecreek Sorbet / Deborah & Robert Chandler
• 2002 — Rush Hill’s Heaven Cent to Goodtime / Lisa Smith & Tanya Struble
• 2003 — Hillcock Meredreme Sweet Dyna / Dianne Dorry
• 2004 — Mariner Phoenix / Pati Fine
• 2005 — Wochica MY Wing and a Dare / Karin Fisher
• 2006 — Goodsports Just A-Dior-Able /Maureen & Patrick Cox
• 2007 — Award N Goslings Kinderval Inner Bliss / K Gosling, M Drumm, P Ward
• 2008 — Friday’s X in The City / D Hubbard
• 2009 — Sandpiper’s Fun Fun Fun / Sally Ray & Patty Pace
• 2010 — Pennylane Yankee Xmas Dream / Beryl & Anthony Scaggs
• 2011 — Maplegrove Yukon What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas / Charlene & John Devens

 

Bred by Exhibitor Dog

CH Wildwood’s Great Scott Challenge Trophy

A polished pewter brandy snifter on a wooden base, offered by Audrey Collins, through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show. Trophy redonated by Julie McKinnon, Nautilus Golden Retrievers.

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• 1994 — Pebwin Memorex / Berna Hart Welch
• 1995 — Hillock’s Doc Holliday / Tammy Tomlinson
• 1996 — Horizon’s Ruff Rider / Patricia Kane
• 1997 — Profile’s Evergreen Forest / Sandy Tremblay & Cindy Bent
• 1998 — Kinderval’s Little Dumm Boy / Mary & John Drumm
• 1999 — Iron Gate Corporate Decision / Marilou & Al Cook
• 2000 — Bella D’Oro Dodge Durango / Joyce Coccia
• 2001 — Nautilus King of the Jungle / Julie MacKinnon
• 2002 — Nautilus Just a Gigilo / Julie MacKinnon
• 2003 — Nautilus Blowing in the Wind / Joanne & M McLaughlin
• 2004 — Nautilus Joe Millionaire / Julie MacKinnon
• 2005 — Lazydaze Wild Goose Chase / K Doyle-Winslow & D Winslow
• 2006 — Nautilus Diamond As Big As The Ritz / Julie MacKinnon
• 2007 — Wochica’s The Replacements / M Dole-Rietta, K Fisher, T Rietta
• 2008 — Wochica My Promised Lane / Karen Fisher
• 2009 — Profiles Stoke The Fire / S Tremblay & C Bent
• 2010 — Sandpiper’s Little Duece Coupe / Natalee Helman & Patty Pace
• 2011 — Pond Hill Blue Dazzle / Nancy Ford

 

Best Veteran

Am/Can CH Thorneleas’s Sunnybrae Zipper CDX WC OS Best Veteran Trophy

A stained glass plaque offered by Dianne Tyree through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show. Trophy retired and replaced.

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• 1998 — CH StillWaters Flash Fire Lady CD / Tremblay & Bent
• 1999 — CH Jazzmin Pebwin’s Xtravaganz OS / Berna Hart Welch
• 2000 — CH Seaview Ringolevio CDX / Holly Stevenson
• 2001 — Am Can CH Stillwaters Fire up North CD /Cleary & Tremblay
• 2002 — CH Pebwin Razzle Dazzle JH / Berna Hart Welch
• 2003 — CH Nautilus King Neptune OS / Julie MacKinnon
• 2004 — Am Can CH Iron Gate Abracadabra SDHF BISS BVISS BVIS / Marilou & Al Cook
• 2005 — Am Can CH Mariner Lil Sister by Tempo SDHF OD / Jon & Kathy Chase
• 2006 — Mainsail’s Believe It or Not / Linda M Erickson
• 2007 — Am Can CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba / Charlene & John Devens
• 2008 — Am Can CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba / Charlene & John Devens
• 2009 — Am Can CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba / Charlene & John Devens

 

Am Can CH Thornelea Yukon’s Reba Best Veteran Challenge Trophy

A stained glass plaque offered by John & Charlene Devens, Yukon Golden Retrievers, through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show.

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• 2010 — CH Woodwind’s Sweet’n The Pot RA / Shafiya Ciccarelli
• 2011 — CH Yukon's Turn The Page / Charlene & John Devens

 

Stud Dog

CH Tricon Texas Star At Wexford Challenge Trophy

A Stained Glass Plaque offered by Dianne Tyree through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show.

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• 2011 — not awarded

 

Brood Bitch

CH Sunshine Hill’s Wildflower CD JH WCX OD Challenge Trophy

A ceramic plaque designed by Marcia Schler, offered by Brenda & Eric Wood through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty show.

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• 1994 — CH Cherrybrook’s Raggedy Ann JH WC / Brenda Wood
• 1995 — CH Twin-Beau-D Chardonnary Magic / Marilou & Al Cook
• 1996 — Tangleloft Feathered Quill OD / Sandra Dunn & Alison Coady
• 1998 — Iron Gate Magic Crystal / Marilou & Al Cook
• 1999 — CH Tangleloft Whistling Swan CD / Sandy McDowell-Dunn, Nancy Dallaire
• 2001 — CH Iron Gate Bittersweet / Marilou & Al Cook
• 2006 — CH Goldtrack SteeleCreek Sorbet / Deborah & Rob Chandler
• 2009 — CH Pebwin Xpect The Unxpected OA AXJ / Heather Donnelly
• 2011 — Celebration's Grounds For Divorce / Janice Baserga & Jeffrey Milburn

 

Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience Classes

The Tricon Fifen Drummer Shermee CDX WC Obedience Trophy

A bronzed full body sculpture of a Golden Retriever by Jean Spause, produced by Heredities, mounted on a wooden base offered by Ann Houston through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty obedience trial. Trophy lost and replaced.

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• 1994 — Wingmasters Autumn Daybreak CD / Helene Friedwald
• 1995 — Kiowas Silver Springs Shana UDX / Helen Sherman
• 1996 — Sunfire’s Precocious Arielle CDX JH / Cyrille Young
• 1997 — Sunnycrest Sweet Georgia CD / Jill Moffatt
• 1998 — Tricon Starchaser / Karen Frink
• 1999 — Winthrop’s Light My Fuse UD / Donna Benoit
• 2000 — Winthrop’s Light My Fuse UDX / Donna Benoit
• 2001 — Sunfire’s Aiming High / Christina McCluer
• 2002 — IdaRed's Good Day Sunshine JH / Patricia Scribner
• 2003 — OTCH Eashores Zeken First Place UDX / Patricia Scribner
• 2004 — OTCH IdaRed's Good Day Sunshine JH / Patricia Scribner
• 2005 — OTCH Second Wind Tis No Balderdash UDX JH / Nancy Droukas
• 2006 — OTCH Second Wind Tis No Balderdash UDX JH / Nancy Droukas
• 2007 — Sunfire Save The Last Dance UD TD / Susan Latham
• 2008 — Sunfire Save The Last Dance UDX TD / Susan Latham

 

Obedience Trophy In Memory of OTCH MACH Winthrop’s Light’N Zaps Twice UDX

A walnut framed stained glass Golden head handmade and donated by Donna Benoit and offered by the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty trial. Trophy retired and replaced.

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• 2009 — Deauxquest Skyline Dancer RA CD / Linda & Mark McAleer
• 2010 — OTCH Sunfire Save The Last Dance UDX2 VER TDX / Susan Latham

 

The YGRC Obedience High In Trial Challenge Trophy

A bronze sculpture of a reclining Golden Retriever on a wooden base, donated by Susan Latham and offered by the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty trial.

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• 2011 — One Ash Dave & Buster CD / David Maurer

 

Highest Combined Score in Open B and Utility

The Tricon Starchaser Obedience High Combined Challenge Trophy

A Dannyquest trotting Golden Retriever statue offered by James Downer & Karen Frink in memory of Am/Can OTCH UCDX Tricon Starchaser UDX2 MX MXJ AXP NJP through the Yankee Golden Retriever Club at its annual specialty trial.

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• 2011 — Tashel Tairis Dreammaker UDX RE OM1 JH / Mary Thompson

 

Best of Breed Trophy

Best of Opposite Sex Trophy

Best of Winners Trophy

Winners Dog Trophy

Winners Bitch Trophy

Best Veteran Trophy

Brood Bitch Trophy

Obedience High Scoring Dog Trophy

YGRC Obedience Challenge Trophy