2026 Pat Saunders Memorial Fun Run in Ohio
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:30 AM
Where: Lake Hill Hunt Club, 2440 State Route 257 S, Ostrander, OH 43061
Limited Entries: First come first served, Running spot is not reserved until registration form and fee are submitted.
Non-Member Cost: $60 per entry
There will be 2 divisions: Advanced and Novice. The trial will consist of a timed upland hunt of 2 chukar (provided) and a water retrieve. Each element will have its own score card and the dogs with the highest combined scores will be the winners of each division. Gunners will be available.
Dogs will be judged and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive a commemorative ribbon.
Running order of each will be determined by random number generator.
Upland Hunt:
Novice dogs should demonstrate willingness to hunt, ability to find birds, and teamwork with the handler. Novice dogs are not required to be steady and do not have to have a finished retrieve.
Advanced dogs should demonstrate the same abilities but at an ADVANCED level. Advanced dogs are required to be steady to wing. Shot birds must be retrieved and delivered to hand to retrieve the maximum score.
Waterfowl Hunt:
Novice dogs will be required to retrieve 2 single marks. Novice dogs are not required to be line steady and collar may be held until bird hits the water. Birds will need to be retrieved within several steps of handler.
Advanced dogs are required to retrieve a double mark. (2 birds thrown in sequential order). Advanced dogs are required to be line steady and birds must be delivered to hand.
This is a fun event, designed to get owners of Pudelpointers together to see other dogs and enjoy socializing. Event participation is open to all. You do not have to be a NAPS member to participate though we encourage you to join and get involved. Spectators are welcome. This will be an excellent opportunity for those interested in the breed to see several dogs and meet owners and breeders alike.
Items to bring for you and your dog: Water, bowl, leash, tie out or crate, chairs and snacks. Please treat this like a NAVHDA test/training day. We will not tolerate dogs left to free run. Please be respectful of others and their dogs.
Lunch will be available for an estimated cost of $12 per person.
For more information please contact Andrew Hopkins (614) 296-7883 or Jeff George at (740) 485-0207
Travel & Lodging Information
The nearest International Airport is the John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, OH. Most of the nearest hotels are in Delaware, OH. There are also several AirBNBs in the Delaware, OH area. There are several RV parks nearby. The Delaware State Park Campground is a favorite.