Dr. Harold Holmes

Pictured above is Doc Holmes working Hightone Star just before the 1969 Grand National Grouse Championship.

  • When did you attend your first field trial?Spring 1968
  • Where? Holly Rec. Area Holly,MI
  • What dog did you earn your first placement with? Hightone Star ESF, 3rd Open Puppy in the spring of 1968
  • What Dog did you win you first Championship placement with? Our Dirty Donna EPF. Co-owned with Bob Adcock. Bob handled her to two wins of the Region 4 Championship.
  • When?1975-1976
  • Which Championship?Region 4 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship .
  • What was the most impressive Field Trial performance you have ever seen (someone else's dog)? Ghost Train 1969 Grand National Grouse Championship. Chip's Diablo Ott MI Woodcock Ch. (mid 90's) She pointed two grouse, didn't win the Championship lost it in a second series.
  • What was the most impressive Field Trial performance you have ever seen (you owned or handled)? Centerfold Rose, 2000 Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Invitational. 7 perfect finds in 3 days.
  • What person or persons were most influencial in your field trial career?John Hadaway, Bob Hadcock and Wayne Fruchey.
  • How many Championships have you won?2 co-owned 2 sole owner and 1 runner up.
  • How many different champions have you owned or handled? 2 Champions and 1 runner up Ch.