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In Memoriam (4/12/97 – 12/22/09)
On December 22, 2009, NFC FC AFC Five
Star General Patton passed away. The sporting world is saddened by his loss. Patton was the 2003 National Champion and five-time National Finalist and he leaves a legacy of many pups who are runing in their sire's winning footsteps. More importantly, the Bredeson family has lost a wonderful companion. To send a note to Patton's family or share your stories of Patton, please click here.
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Coolwater’s Knockout Punch Wins Big in 2008
A special congratulations to Coolwater’s Knockout Punch! “Punch” is the 2008 High Point Derby dog, and winner of the Purina Award for High Point Derby Dog.
NFC FC AFC Five
Star General Patton is the sire of Coolwater’s Knockout Punch and Punch seems to be following in his father's winning footsteps.
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Patton Featured in
Artist's Series
Renowned artist Chris Chantland has chosen
Patton as his model for a series of prints, t-shirts and etched
crystal.
Chris is the official artist of the National
Retriever Club and National Amateur Retriever Club and his
paintings are in the collections of people like Mac and Lynn
DuBose, Luann Pleasant, Tommy Parish, Jim & Judy Powers and
Ted Turner.
Chris' work can be viewed at www.sportingartisans.com,
which features work by some of the most talented sporting
artists from around the country.
To order one of these handsome pieces, visit
his web site at www.sportingartisans.com.
Customers who purchase items at this site will earn
$.50 for every $1 they spend for an
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Son of
Patton Wins Big at Mississippi Valley Retriever Club
Congratulations to Five Star’s General
Upgrade who won both Derby and Qualifying at the Mississippi
Valley Retriever Club. Grady is just 21 months old and is shown
here with Carol of Run-a-Muck Retrievers, who trained Grady
in his basics. Grady is now training with Mike Lardy and rides
in the truck next to his dad, NFC FC AFC Five
Star General Patton.
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Patton's
Kids Take the Derby at Watopa
Congratulations to the
Troops that placed!! 1st place went to Circle C’s Five
Star General Mac Arthur, 3rd to Candlewood’s Five Star
Ike, and 4th place to Patton’s
Eversharps Quest to Lead. To see more of Patton's kids, click
here. Or if you're interested in your own Patton puppy,
visit our Pups page.
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Patton
Is On the Move Again!
After a long winter break, NFC FC AFC Five
Star General Patton has started running trials again. He has
placed in 3 in a row, running with assistant trainer Ray Voigt.
Stay tuned for more as Patton continues his winning ways!
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Patton
a Finalist for Fourth Straight Year
03 NFC AFC Five Star General Patton had another
outstanding showing at the 2006 National
Retriever Championship in Weldon Spring,
MO., finishing as one of the fifteen finalists. Under the watchful
eye and skilled training of Mike Lardy, Patton has finished
in the top 15 for four straight years. Owner Debra Bredeson
says, "I am honored and proud to have such an incredible team
compete together 4 years in a row, with such remarkable
success. Patton
and Mike have the utmost respect and affection for each other."
Patton's finishes include:
2003 WINNER of National Open Championship
2004 Finalist of National Open Championship
2005 Finalist of National Open Championship
2005 Finalist of National Amateur Championship
2006 Finalist of National Open Championship
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Patton
Qualifies for 2006 National Open
By placing 2nd at Blackhawk
Retriever Club with trainer Ray
Voigt, Five Star General Patton is now qualified for 2006 National
Open. |
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Patton
Featured on a New Line of Shirts from Ducks Unlimited
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has been selected for a new line of t-shirts from Ducks Unlimited.
The portrait by artist Chris Chantland is one of several designs
in the series. You can order a Patton shirt
from www.sportingartisans.com. The shirts are $20.00 each, plus shipping. |
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Patton a Winner at the
Madison Retriever Club
Deb and Five Star General
Patton won the Open at the Madison
Retriever Club, May 5th, 2006. That Qualifies Patton for the National
Amateur, and gives him 102-½ All Age points! |
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News About Patton's "Kids"
Check out the newest addition to the Five Star
Retrievers' web site, Patton's Troops.
Now that Patton's offspring are starting to compete, you can check
out their accomplishments here. |
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Patton
a Finalist in the 2005 National Retriever Championship!
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Patton (#54) made a strong showing at the 2005
National Retriever Championship, finishing the trial
as one of the 15 finalists. |
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Double
Header in Wisconsin!
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Deb win both the Open and the Amateur stakes at the Madison
Retriever Club, right at home in Wisconsin. |
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