About Our Club

We are here to support our membership, their dogs, and their passions.

Our Story

Discover Our Journey So Far

Our club is meant for those who are passionate about upland bird hunting, walking field trials, cover dog trials, red setters, and pointing dogs in general
This club is open to all who hunt upland birds with their dogs, participate in field trials, and strive to further the sports of bird hunting and field trialing for those who handle their dogs from foot. Our members participate in quail trials, cover dog trials, Shoot To Retrieve trials, and upland game bird hunting with their dogs.

How Do We Operate?

Our club believes that networking and communicating with fellow walking bird dog enthusiasts is highly valuable to promoting our sport. Your membership in the club supports the publication of our quarterly newsletter, as well as supporting an online presence, and contributing to the goals of offering field trial opportunities.

What Do We Receive?

Membership in the ARSBDC includes a subscription to “Bird Dog Tales”, a quarterly publication of the club. With four issues each year (spring, summer, fall, winter), Bird Dog Tales is complete with great bird hunting stories, dogs and puppies for sale, field trial reports and awards, tips from pros, bird dog merchandise advertising, and much more.

The ARSBDC plans to sponsor a walking field trial event, with the goal of offering an open, all-breed championship. It is our preference that a future championship will be conducted on wild birds.

Where are we located?

Members are scattered throughout the United States, and likewise for club officers. Our annual membership meeting, as well as our Board of Directors meetings, all have the option of meeting virtually.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results. From creative visionaries to meticulous strategists, we work seamlessly together to meet and exceed our clients\’ expectations.

Al Fazenbaker

President

Andy Weik

Vice President

Deb Fazenbaker

Secretary/Editor

Jeremy Estep

Treasurer

Leonard Artigliere

General Counsel

Garth Sellen

At Large Member

ARSBDC Dog of the Year Awards

The ARSBDC Dog of the Year Awards are presented to foster fair and equitable competition among walking dogs, including both red setters and other pointing dog breeds. The ARSBDC offers three Awards in each of two categories: all-breed and red setter (restricted breed). For each category, there shall be an award presented in Puppy, Derby, and broke (Shooting Dog or All Age) stakes. Competition for the awards begins on July 1 of each year and concludes on June 30 of the following year.

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Dog of the Year Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our Dog of the Year awards:

How does a dog qualify to run in a field trial or stake?

Dogs must be properly qualified to compete in a specific stake. The responsibility for confirming a dog’s qualification rests with the field trial or stake manager overseeing

Who verifies placements from field trials?

All placements are officially verified by publication in the UKC Field, which serves as the recognized record for trial results.

Who is responsible for submitting placements to the ARSBDC?

It is the owner’s responsibility to submit placements to the ARSBDC. This remains true even if someone else, such as a handler, runs the dog during the trial.

What is the deadline for reporting placements?

Owners must ensure that all placements are reported to the ARSBDC within 30 days of the event. Failure to report within this timeframe may result in the placement not being recorded.

When are annual awards announced?

Awards are typically announced on or about August 1, approximately 30 days after the conclusion of the yearly competition cycle.