This year's event was held on the manicured grounds of Palmetto Quail Club in Pamplico, S. C., owned by gracious owner, Rodney Poston. Rodney shared his property to allow NBHA an opportunity to expand participation on what may be one of the largest walking trials in some fifty years.

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NBHA Futurity Annual Report for 2018-2019 Season

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Jerry Kilgore Puppy Classic Winners

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Mega Prize Structure awaits winners of the NBHA Futurity, Jerry Kilgore Puppy Classic and Breeder's Championship. Mark your calendars, nominate your litters and participate in this mega event.

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Please go to the Futurity Downloadable Forms page and access the historical records of the NBHA Futurity, and Jerry Kilgore Puppy Classic files. Futurity Co-director Bruce Mercer has completed the review and recording as initially started by Jerry Kilgore, followed by Bobby Taylor. To date, we now have records from the 1985 inception to current 2016 running.

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The NBHA Futurity held its annual trial on March 28th and 29th at Whetstone Wildlife Management Area in Williamsburg Missouri. Emerging as the winner was Handsome pointer female Hog Hill Katie for her proud owner Timothy Cavanaugh. Katie was expertly handled by Garry Malzone. Taking second was Shokamo, setter male handled by Bobby Taylor. Third went to Indian Creek Spanish Fly handled by Garry Malzone for owner Angelo Markopoulos. Fourth place went to Jim Wirths and his handsome pointer male, Mcilhenny. Judging the Futurity was Chuck Davis of Madrid, IA and Dr. John Niebrueggee of Kirksville, MO.

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Chuck Davis of Madrid, IA and Dr. John Niebrueggee of Kirksville, MO named Carpenters Island Girl, setter female, first in the 2014 running of the NBHA Jerry D. Kilgore puppy classic. Maggie is owned by Carpenter Kennels and was capably handled by veteran, Larry Carpenter. The classic drew 14 youngsters and was held on March 29th at Whetstone Wildlife Management area in Williamsburg, MO. Taking second was Texas Free Mason, Setter female, handled by Garry Malzone for owner Kevin Klein. Western’s Emma Sue took third for owner/handler Kevin Western. Taking fourth was Gauge, Setter Male, owned and handled by Ralph Niemeyer.

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The NBHA Futurity was highly competitive with some very strong performances in the 30 minute first series. Six Derbies were called back with two placed on standby for the one hour finals.

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A flashy group of 14 puppies were run in the Jerry D. Kilgore Puppy Classic. After the 30 minute braces, judges Chuck Davis of Madrid, IA and Charlie Beeler of Lancaster, MO who presided for all the stakes had the following winners:

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Jerry D. Kilgore NBHA Puppy Classic Picture: Front Row: Jerry Raynor with Hardrayn Hotrod, Brent Johnson with Casey’s Carolina Blue, Gary Malzone with Indian Creek Savannah, and Larry Wade with Decoy Lake’s Smoke.

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