So very proud!

Sometimes it’s hard not to do some shameless bragging: Jo Chinn’s Spring 2018 Flatcoat Times newsletter is full of news about the recent successes of the Club’s dogs. Moreover, there is a sneak peak at the preparations that are already underway for the 2019 National Specialty Show and an invitation for everyone to find a […]

I Want Two!

Joyce Brackney has announced that the fabulous flatcoat magnets are now on sale in a wide range of styles and colors. These magnets are a magnetized vinyl sheet that can be used on cars, RVs, metal doors, refrigerators, filing cabinets or any other metal surface. They are made of Metal Effects specialty vinyl. They dazzle […]

No brag, just fact!

There is so much to brag about and Jo Chinn has assembled it all into the Winter 2018 Newsletter. Download your copy now to catch up on the northwest flatcoats that have had great recent success in the breed ring, the diving pool, agility, rally and obedience. There are also some wonderful articles on therapy […]

No fake news here!

Northwest Flatcoated Retriever Club members – Be sure to send your information about what you and your dogs did the last few months to Elizabeth Knight: eknight18@mac.com to be included in the next newsletter. If you currently participate in field or just want to find out more about it, Cascade HRC club will have their […]

Lookin’ Good Ronin!

Thanks to Jo Chinn the Winter 2016 NWFCRC newsletter is now out and available  online. It features a local boy making it to the big time as a model for the AKC web entry on flat-coated retrievers.  Congratulations Ronin and Lura! Be sure to mark your calendars and to RSVP for the spectacular Flatcoat Fun Daze […]

It’s Here, It’s Here!

Yes the Autumn 2015 edition of The Flat-Coat Times, the NWFCRC newsletter, is here!  You can download the PDF using this link or go to the News page on the NWFCRC website for a link.  Jo Chinn has done another great job with her round-up of news, gossip, dog health articles and updates.  We can all […]

So Many Flatcoats; So Much Fun!

Some photos from the 10th annual Flatcoat Fun Daze in Concrete, Washington have been posted on the NWFCRC photo page. Peter Stark has a large set of spectacular photographs on his facebook album as well.  Graciously hosted by Joe and Carolyn Bersch and organized by Richard Harper the event was too much fun with over 40 flatcoats! Check out […]

Be water wise to keep your dog safe

Due in part to the mild winter and the warm spring and summer in the northwest, the toxic blue green algae season has started early this year.  There are several lakes and rivers in Oregon and Washington that are already reporting unhealthy levels of algal toxins or fecal bacteria. This includes Lake Washington near Kenmore, […]

‘Flat-Coat Times’ available on line

The spring 2015 newsletter is available on the NWFCRC web site. Jo Chinn has done another wonderful job assembling northwest flatcoat highlights. There is extensive coverage of team northwest at the National Specialty in St. Louis, information on hunting, supported entries, health tips, Board biographies and of course plenty of brags! The newsletter is available in […]