Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club

09/07/2026

Enter your pointing Goblins in SPBC Halloween AKC Hunt Test! 👻

SPBC is once again offering a MHX Test, along with our traditional HUNT Tests.

Friday, October 30th Both Series of the MHX test will be run.

Saturday and Sunday, October 31st & November 1st will be the traditional test and again offering doubles for all levels.

Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity! *Test entries close on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 at 6pm! Please enter through Bird Dog Stakes.

07/11/2026

RAFFLE TIME — Let’s Build Our New Clubhouse!

We’re kicking off the Sandhills Quail Habitat Foundation Building Campaign with a raffle featuring a beautiful Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III, Over-and-under • 20-gauge • 26” barrel, really elegant (~$3,500 value). Every ticket and donation helps us build a new clubhouse — a place to gather, share stories, and strengthen our community. Thank you for supporting our future!

Tickets are $100 each. Max tickets to be sold are 100.
👉 Enter the raffle at https://sandhillspointingbreedsclub.org/foundation/
❗Must be legally eligible to own a firearm. Check your state regulations.❗

👉To find out more or provide a tax-deductible donation see:
https://sandhillspointingbreedsclub.org/foundation/

👉 Details: www.beretta.com/en-us/product/687-silver-pigeon-iii-FA0072?srsltid=AfmBOorv8bOWMttX_mgCdlHx7eNxvXTnwvbistPT-PfPF_Fm35RPIkRe

07/10/2026

Congratulations Bj Parsons!

HUGE Smiles from Festivity BJs Setters- Monty went BOS in today’s specialty with Jolene going BOB! And shout out to Marcy Borelli whose Tatum scored a major with BOW!!!! Go ESCC!

07/08/2026

We lost more than a building the day we said goodbye to the old clubhouse. We lost our meeting place — where stories were shared, laughter echoed, and memories made. It’s time to rebuild a lasting home for this community: a low-maintenance, all-metal clubhouse. We have something rare and special here. Only a few clubs like ours in the USA own (or long-term lease) their property.

The Sandhills Quail Habitat Foundation (our 501(c)(3) partner that owns the property) has generously contributed $30,000, leaving us to raise $45,000 from donations between July and December 2026 to complete construction by Spring 2027. Let’s protect and strengthen that legacy together.

👉 To find out more or provide a tax-deductible donation see: https://sandhillspointingbreedsclub.org/foundation/

07/03/2026

Wishing all SPBC members, their families, dogs, and friends a safe, joyful, and memorable 4th of July. Thank you to the Contreras-Woodley family and their dog, Archer, for this fabulous display along the road — 50 flags flying proud! As we celebrate our country today, we’re also grateful for the community of handlers, trainers, and dog lovers who make SPBC what it is. Here’s to liberty, loyalty, our land, and lots of birds in the future. God bless America and our bird dogs🐕‍🦺🇺🇸

06/30/2026

Heads up, hunting community.

This petition aims to ban all hunting with dogs (no distinction for upland, deer, or waterfowl dogs) and fi****ms in the Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Lands — and sets the stage to remove firearm hunting from all surrounding Falls Lake Game Lands.
The community of hunters with dog keep losing public land for safe dog work.
Consider submitting your comments by July 14 and speak up for our hunting and dog rights.
Share with your crew!




https://www.ncwildlife.gov/hunting/regulations/proposed-regulations/permanent-butner-falls-game-land-rule-change-rulemaking-petition?fbclid=IwdGRleASnPb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeH_zLANqj7WQNvWyj1d3dtvo9rpB_IIWXMym4D-vTRxo9NzVcZhvuXUyjKn0_aem_VpbJeWt0bVEOJurOjjvsvw

06/11/2026

📍Sign-in sheets have a new home📍
We've moved them to the new red, white & blue station attached to the telephone pole for easier access during events and training days.

Sign in, and then, join the fun - whether you're running dogs, helping with setup, or just here to cheer everyone on!

06/09/2026

Did you know our training fields are home to longleaf pines still bearing the “catface” scars from the old turpentine industry? These markings tell the story of a once-thriving naval era, when resin was vital for shipbuilding and Southern commerce.

These resilient giants are a special part of the SPBC heritage that makes our club grounds so unique. Next time you’re training your bird dogs, take a moment to appreciate the living history around you.

05/23/2026

Our recent Living With Your Bird Dog Workshop reminded us all that great field work starts at home. Leash walking without pulling, standing still on command, waiting for the release, coming when called, and impulse control — these are the foundations that make everything else (including bird work) smoother and more enjoyable. We spent the morning with Gretchen Chapman Stephenson turning chaos into calm and giving handlers practical skills they can practice in the yard, on walks, and in training sessions. Shoutout to all the dedicated handlers and their awesome dogs who joined us!

Want more workshops like this? Let us know in the comments what topics you’d like to see next!

05/16/2026

Way to go Scandal & Cindi Saylor🎉
When Scandal and Cindi hit the field… they come home with ribbons! This past March, this ribbon-winning duo earned 3rd Place at the Slate River Bird Dog Club Walking Amateur Gun Dog Stake. Congratulations!