WINNERS OF THE GRAND NATIONAL GROUSE CHAMPIONSHIP
1943 CAVIAR, pointer dog, by Wautauga Joe ex Gi Gi. C.R. Barton and J.S. Applegate, owners; J.S. Applegate, handler.
1944 HALL’S BLACK ROCKET, setter dog, by Sam L’s Skyrocket ex Gay Sandra. A.A. Hall, owner; Gene Galloway, handler.
1945 No winner declared
1946 BURTON’S FLEETFOOT GINGER, setter dog, by Chester Valley Dick ex Susie Beret. Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Burton, owners; Roy Strickland, handler.
1947 THE TEXAS TRAVELER, pointer dog, by The Texas Ranger ex Dixieland Girl. Dr. A.L. Zilak, owner and handler.
Runner Up: HALL’S BLACK ROCKET, setter dog, by Sam L’s Skyrocket – Gay Sandra, Mrs. A.A. Hall, owner; Gene Galloway, handler.
1948 No winner declared.
1949 SAM L’S SKYHIGH, setter dog, by Equity ex Skyrocket’s Star-poise. Sam R. Light, owner; Larry Tuttle, handler.
Runner Up: CONTENDER SPUNKY DELIGHT, pointer female, by Joe Contender – Spunky Creek Ella, Henry Berol, owner, M. Seminatore, handler.
1950 SAM L’S SKYHIGH, setter dog, by Equity ex Skyrocket’s Star-poise. Sam R. Light, owner; Larry Tuttle, handler.
1951 TREBOR’S DUCHESS, setter bitch, by Skyrocket’s Flash Light ex Conewango Lady. Leonard Sasso, owner; W.A. Hugus, handler.
1952 MISTRESS PRETTYBONES, pointer bitch, by Garrison Hill Bom-bardier ex Tick Tomee. Dr. J.H. Powers, owner and handler.
1953 PUCKETY VILLAGE BOY, pointer dog, by Garrison Hill Bom-bardier ex Triple Cities Whirlwind. E.D. McKean, owner; Gene Galloway, handler.
1954 TYSON’S SKYHILLS FLASH, pointer dog, ty Tyson ex Ariel Spunky Girl. R.F. Papa, owner; Carl Beattie, handler.
Runner Up: TANCANHOOSEN HUNTER, pointer dog, by Tancanhoosen Brook – Tich Thomee; L.F. Bissell, owner, Carl Beattie, handler.
1955 RETINA, setter bitch, by Retinoscope ex Fiesta Flo. John M. Hadaway, owner; Luther Smith, handler.
1956 RETINA, setter bitch, by Retinoscope ex Fiesta Flo. John M. Hadaway, owner; Luther Smith, handler.
Runner Up: LARRAY, pointer dog, by The Texas Traveler – Oakland Village Babe; Dr. A.L. Ziliak, owner and handler.
1957 Title withheld.
1958 VIGOROUS, pointer dog, by Frank’s Boy Doc ex Hunt’s Lexington Judy. F.C. Ash, owner; Luther Smith, handler.
1959 DOC’S GIRL SIS, pointer bitch, by Franks Boy Doc ex Hunt’s Lexington Judy. F.C. Ash, owner; Luther Smith, handler.
1960 SAM L’S REBEL, setter dog, by Eugene Crockett II ex Tennessee Peerless Lou. Sam Light, owner; Rich Tuttle, handler.
1961 SAM L’S REBEL, setter dog, by Eugene Crockett II ex Tennessee Peerless Lou. Sam Light, owner; Rich Tuttle, handler.
1962 ELHEW LUCY BROWN, pointer bitch, by Elhew Zeus ex Elhew Abbygirl. R.C. Shear, owner; Rich Tuttle, handler.
1963 ORCHARD VALLEY MELODY, setter bitch, by Orchard Valley Skylight ex Fiesta Flo. R.P. Habgood, owner; Luther Smith, handler.
1965 BRENDA WAHOO, pointer bitch, by Anna Monroe’s Pete ex Tyson’s Gay Tune. Alan Bartholomew, owner and handler.
Runner Up: SAM L’S NABOB, setter dog, by Sam L’s Rebel ex Sam L’s Electra; Sam Light, owner, Rich Tuttle, handler.
1966 HUSSY, setter bitch, by Skyhigh’s Bucky ex Marshall’s Gold Dust. K.E. Undercoffer, owner; A.I. Undercoffer, handler.
1967 ELHEW HOLLY, pointer bitch, by Elhew Speculator ex Elhew Grouse Queen. R.G. Wehle & R.C. Shear, owners; R.C. Shear, handler.
1968 ELHEW HOLLY, pointer bitch, by Elhew Speculator ex Elhew Grouse Queen. R.G. Wehle & R.C. Shear, owners; R.C. Shear, handler.
Runner Up: SAM L’S SEQUOIA, setter dog, by Sam L’s Rebel Nabob ex Collinswood Lucky. Sam Light, owner; Rich Tuttle, handler.
1969 GHOST TRAIN, setter dog, by Samson Montcalm ex Fruchey’s Ladybug. Wayne Fruchey, owner and handler.
1970 GROUSE RIDGE WILL, setter dog, by Grouse Ridge John ex Grouse Ridge Betty. Dr. T.M. Flanagan, owner and handler.
1971 Placement withheld.
1972 PLEASANT VALLEY LIZ, setter bitch, by Sam L’s Sequoia ex Cams Susan Delight. Dr. J.E. Stiteler, owner and handler.
1973 PLEASANT VALLEY LIZ, setter bitch, by Sam L’s Sequoia ex Cam’s Susan Delight. Dr. J.E. Stiteler, owner and handler.
1974 ELHEW FLYING DUTCHMAN, pointer dog, by Elhew Knickerbocker ex Elhew Patricia. R.G. Wehle & R.C. Shear, owners; R.C. Shear, handler.
1975 JETRAIN, setter dog, by Ghost Train ex Rockybelle. T.A. Novak, owner and handler.
Runner Up: PLEASANT VALLEY CLYDE, setter dog, by Sam L’s Sequoia ex Diane; Dr. J.E. Stiteler, owner and handler.
1976 PLEASANT VALLEY CLYDE, setter dog, by Sam L’s Sequois ex Diane. Dr. J.E. Stiteler, owner and handler.
1977 TEABERRY, setter dog, by Grouse Ridge Will ex Witchazel. Dr. R.L. Hughes, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner Up: WYOLA JUPITER, pointer male, by Bold Action ex January, Dr. Ray Guliani, owner and handler.
1978 GHOST’S STAR, setter bitch, by Ghost Train ex Hy Kaliber Tiny. Terry Shermoe, owner; Bryant Shermoe, handler.
Runner Up: PLEASANT VALLEY MANDY, setter female, by Pleasant Valley Clyde ex Pleasant Valley Liz, Dr. J.E. Stiteler, owner and handler.
1979 PLEASANT VALLEY CLYDE, setter dog, by Sam L’s Sequoia ex Diane. Dr. J.E. Stiteler, owner and handler.
Runner Up: KUMARI ELHEW SUZIE, pointer female, by Our Dirty Herb ex Raj Kumari, V.J. Christopherson, owner and handler.
1980 LOU’S ASTRO ACCELERATOR, pointer dog, by Fast Astro Boy ex Elhew Mary Lou. Jean Cousins, owner; Dave Grubb, handler.
Runner Up: POLICE WOMAN, pointer female, by Bonafide ex Dog Gone Samantha; Allan McKinney, owner and handler.
1981 HEARTBREAKER, setter bitch, by The Pat Finder ex Grouse Ridge Foxy. E.E. Homuth, owner; Jim Tande, handler.
Runner Up: PLEASANT VALLEY MANDY, setter female, by Pleasant Valley Clyde ex Pleasant Valley Liz; Dr. JE Stiteler, o and h.
1982 THE SPORTSMAN’S BRIAR, setter dog, by Sam L’s Meteor ex Ms. Jetrain. R.E. Stewart, owner and handler.
Runner Up: LITTLE JOHN BOY, pointer male, by Elhew Sampson ex Cotillon. M.L. Kimball, owner, Dave Grubb, handler.
1983 ANDY’S SAFARI SAMI, setter bitch, by Fascia’s Nicky ex Au Train Bogey. Betty Eaton, owner; Andy Eaton, handler.
1984 STOKELY’S DIABLO JAKE, setter dog, by Lone Gone Stokley ex Diablo’s Crete. Larry Clement, owner; Jim Tande, handler.
Runner Up: DECATHLON MAN, setter male, by School Boy Jim ex Ghost’s Star. Terry & Bryant Shermoe, owners; Dave Grubb, handler.
1985 PENELOPE, pointer bitch, by Guard Rail ex Sheriann. Rex Roof, owner; Dave Grubb, handler.
Runner Up: TIP TOP MOLLIE, setter female, by Long Gone Stokely ex Tonka’s Lady Fair. Dr. Frank Gilley & Pat Labree, owners; Pat Labree, handler.
1986 SPRING GARDEN KEEPER, setter bitch, by Crockett’s Bojangles ex Heather of Lochiel. J.R. LeClair, owner, Jim Tande, handler.
Runner Up: NORTH ISLAND SAMANTHA, setter female, by Stokely’s Diablo Jake ex Heartbreaker. Dean Holm, owner & handler.
1987 HONEY B, setter bitch, by Progress Bud ex Elizabeth B. Carrolyn L. Broderick, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
1988 SKYLINE PATTY, setter bitch, by Stokely’s Diablo Jake ex Heartbreaker. James C. Rogers, owner; Jim Tande, handler.
1989 NORTHERN ALIBI, setter dog, by Ghost Train Delight ex The Class Train. David L. Dugan, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
1990 GROVER, setter dog, by Pat’s Blazer Banjo ex Spring Garden Keeper. Jack LeClair & Colin Earvin, owners; Dave Hughes, handler.
1991 LOLETA, pointer bitch, by Hunting Hills Riff ex Grouse Patch Lady. Lance Bressler, owner and handler.
Runner Up: AUTUMN THUNDER, pointer female, by Guard Rail ex Scottie’s Dottie. Jack Harang, owner; Scott Chafee, handler.
1992 STILLMEADOW’S JIM, setter dog, by Stokely’s Diablo Jake ex Hacoda Rosie. Dr. James Wierman, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner Up: CRACKER JACK TRAIN, setter dog, by Pioneer Train Jake ex Sorrell’s Delight. Jack Harang, owner; Scott Chaffee, handler.
1993 CRYSTAL LIGHT, setter bitch, by The Performer ex Crystal Gail. R.C. Weyer, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner Up: STAR’S MISTY GHOST, setter female, by Wire ex Buffalo Run Katie. Rob Frame, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
1994 GROUSE RIDGE STORM, setter dog, by Grouse Ridge Been ex Grouse Ridge Sushi. Tom Turturro, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner Up: JET’S AIMEE, setter female, by Pioneer Train Jake ex Classic Doll. Jack Harang, owner; Scott Chaffee, handler.
1995 PAUCEK’S TOMMYKNOCKER, setter dog, by Paucek’s Fauntleroy ex Tobruk. Kellie Fogg, owner and handler.
Runner Up: THUNDERSTRUCK, setter female, by Pioneer Train Jake ex Tomoka’s Katie Girl. Tim Perschke, owner; Dave Hughes handler.
1996 ELHEW AUTUMN WHISPER, pointer bitch, by Elhew Mr. McGoo ex Elhew Calamity Ann. Dr. David Calcagni, owner and handler.
Runner Up: KALAMITY SEEKAH, setter female, by Stokely’s Diablo Ace ex Stone Still Jessie. J. Harang, owner; S. Chaffee, handler.
1997 BODY GUARD, setter male, by Northern Alibi ex Metero’s Express. R. Brenneman & B. Watts, owners; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner Up: THUNDERSTRUCK, setter female, by Pioneer Train Jake ex Tomoka’s Katie Girl. T. Perschke, owner and handler.
1998 ELHEW AUTUMN WHISPERER, pointer female, by Elhew Mr. McGoo ex Elhew Calamity Ann. Dr. David Calcagni, owner & handler.
1999 SENECA’S AUTUMN REIGN, setter female, by Stillmeadow’s Jim ex Levi’s Little Jill. Matt Mentz, owner & handler.
Runner Up: GHOST TRAIN BELL, setter female, by Ghost TrainFirestorm ex Miz Nips. Ghost Train Kennel, owners; Wayne Fruchey, handler.
2000 HOLY SMOKE, pointer male, by Elhew Autumn Gold x Movelle’sGypsy. Warren Sims, owner; Al Ladd, handler.
Runner Up: CHIP’S SUPER CHUNK, setter male, by Grouse Ridge Storm ex Chip’s Diablo Ott. Steve & Ginny Chiappini, owners; Dave Hughes, handler.
2001 BEAVER MEADOW BETTE, pointer female, by Blackletter ex Flattery. Paul Horchen, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner Up: WYCOFF RUN SALLY, setter female, by Wrong Way x Wycoff Run Megan. Dave Bogle, owner & handler.
2002 MOVELLE’S GYPSY, pointer female, by Elhew Destroyer ex Y Not Katie. Gerald Movelle, owner & handler.
2003 HARD DRIVING BEV, pointer female, by Jeb’s V D ex Beaver Meadow McGee. Joe McCarl, owner & handler.
Runner Up: CAN’T GO WRONG, setter male, by Wrong Way ex Blue Rock Patches. Aidas Raudonis, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
2004 CRACKLIN TAIL SPEED, setter male, by Stillmeadow’s Jim ex Grouse Ridge Ginnie. J. M. Cooper, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner Up: BEAVER MEADOW BENJAMIN, pointer male, by Jeb’s V D ex Beaver Meadow Bette. J.W. Stolgitis, owner & handler.
2005 CENTERFOLD NELL, setter female, by McClellan ex Centerfold Rose. Dr. H.J. Holmes, owner & handler.
Runner Up: BLUE STREAK, setter female, by Spring Garden Tollway ex Finder’s Keeper. Jerry Kolter, owner & handler.
2006 HARD DRIVING BEV, pointer female, by Jeb’s V D x Beaver Meadow McGee. J.A. McCarl, owner & handler.
Runner Up: SPRINGFIELD’S ORVIS, setter male, by Long Gone George ex Magie’s Stokely Belle. David D’Huster, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
2007 WILD APPLE JACK, pointer male, by Wynot Ace x Elhew Liebotschamer. Craig Doherty, owner & handler.
Runner Up: GROUSE RIDGE DIGIT, setter female, by Grouse Ridge Reroy ex Grouse Ridge Jugs. Grouse Ridge Kennels, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
2008 AUTUMN MOON, pointer male, by Wynot Ace ex Elhew Liebotschaner, Jack Harang, owner; Scott Chaffee, handler.
Runner Up: STOKELY’S GINGER B, setter female, by Stokely’s Al B ex Stokely’s Jaga B. Tony Bly, owner, Marc Forman, handler.
2009 FULL TILT, setter female, by Pennstar ex Sober Run Serena. Richard Brenneman, owner; Dave Hughes, handler
Runner Up: LONG GONE MADISON, setter female, by Grouse Ridge Reroy ex Long Gone Agnes. Arthur D. Hyde, III, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
2010 CHASEHILL MOLLY, pointer female, by Beaver Meadow Benjamin ex Innoway. John Stolgitis, owner and handler
Runner Up: LONG GONE MADISON, setter female, by Grouse Ridge Reroy ex Long Gone Agnes. Arthur D. Hyde, III, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
2011 TERHAAR’S ELVIS, setter male, by Long Gone George ex Grouse Ridge Maxima. Dave Terhaar, owner and handler
Runner Up: QUAIL TRAP SADIE, setter female, by Emmy’s Apple Jack ex Quail Trap Kate. Dave Hawk, owner; Scott Chafee, handler.
2012 CHIP’S UNCLE BUZZIE, setter male, by Needlepoint’s Bigbad Jon ex Chip’s D D. Steve & Ginny Chiappini, owners; Marc Forman, handler.
Runner-Up: CAS TINY, pointer female by Calico’s Thrillogy ex Cas Sleep Walker. Jim Castagna, owner; Robert Ecker, handler.
2013 MOSS MEADOW TRAVELER, setter male, by Taz ex Wycoff Run Sally. Ken Moss, owner; Scott Chaffee, handler.
Runner-Up: CHASEHILL LITTLE BUD, pointer male, by Beaver Valley Benjamin ex Inno Way. John Stolgitis, owner and handler.
2014 LONG GONE BUCKWHEAT, setter male, by Long Gone Murphy ex Long Gone Daisey. Lloyd Murray, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner-Up: TERHAAR’S ROGUE, setter female, by The Insider ex Grouse Ridge Paris. Dave Terhaar, owner and handler
2015 FULL BLAST, setter male, by Pennstar ex Walnut Hill’s Cracklin Patch. Bob & Janet Watts and Dick & Helen Brenneman, owner; Dave Hughes, handler.
Runner-Up: BUD OF PINEY WOODS, pointer male, by Chasehill Little Bud ex Racey Kate. Rich Warters, owner; Robert Ecker, handler
2016 DADDY’S LITTLE BOY BUTCH, pointer male, by Chasehill Little Bud—Richfield Stella. Paul Scott, owner, John Stolgitis, handler.
Runner-Up—DOUBLE DEUCE MOLLY, pointer female, by Cover Charge— Double Deuce Casey. Doug McMillen, owner, Dave Hughes, handler.
2017 CALL ME MAGGIE, setter female, by Lilleyhill’s Secret Stash—Call Me Kate. Craig Merlington, owner and handler.
Runner-Up—PONDEROSA MAC, setter male, by Jetwood—Copper Mountain Pepsi. Steve C. Snyder, owner; Scott Chaffee, handler.
2018 Ponderosa Mac, setter male, owned by Steve Snyder and handled by Scott Chaffee.
2019 TITANIUM’S HAMMER, pointer male, by Dateline Black List—Hifive’s Wrangler. Robert Leet, owner; Bruce Minard, handler.
Runner-Up—PANOLA BACON, pointer male, by Daddy’s Little Boy Butch—Richfield Rose. Mac Stidham, owner; John Stolgitis, handler.
2020 Double Deuce Zeke, pointer male, handled by Dave Hughes and owned by Doug McMillen.
Runner-Up Out of the Shadows, setter female, handled by Bob Wheelock and owned by Bob and Diane Wheelock.
2021 Ponderosa Mac, setter male, owned by Steven C Snyder of Ellendale, Minnesota and is handled by Scott Chaffee.
2022 Springbrook Maximus, pointer male, owned and handled by Russell Oglivie.
2023 Ralphy’s Chasehill Rip, pointer male, owned by Brian Ralph and handled by John Stolgitis.
Runner-Up Over The Hill Merry, pointer female, owned and handled by Rod Lein.