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Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Combs' & Smith's Smokey

We believe that Smokey is one of the best combination winner/reproducers the Black and Tan breed has ever seen and we would like to use this space to pay our respect to a truly GREAT dog.

 

 

Lizzy, on 3/29/06, with a coon

Smokey's hunt record speaks for itself.  Scroll down the page for a partial list of his wins.  

Smokey's reproducing record is phenomenal.  .  Smokey spent several years on UKC's Historical Reproducer's List and was on it, at its beginning.  His reproducing percentage is well above most B&T studs even now when people have access to PAD numbers and Top Reproducers Lists.  Smokey was a direct son of Sowder's Ruby, who is among the breed's top few reproducing females.  Sowder's Ruby produced 5 Nt. Ch.'s and 5 Gr. Nt. Ch.'s and is also on UKC's Historical Reproducer's List. 


I want to point out that I had nothing to do with Smokey's success, never hunted with him, never owned a hair on him, or any of his ancestors.  The men that deserve most of the credit for Smokey are: Charlie Combs, Hargus Smith, Clair Chenoweth, and Jim Magill.  While I have not hunted with Smokey, personally, I have hunted with several of his descendants.  I have found them to have the characteristics that I like in a hound: quick strike, plenty of speed from tailgate to tree and accurate, stay-put TREEDOGS, and they REPRODUCE.

 

 

                         Nt. Ch. Voyles Gentleman Jim
               Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Umpher's Ragin' Black Hoss
                         'PR' Umpher's Black Cindy
     'PR' Dix River Hammering Hank
                         Gr. Ch. Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Umpher's TN Rambler
               'PR' Osborne's Big Creek Kate
                         Nt. Ch. 'PR' Big Creek Sue
Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR'  Combs' and Smith's Smokey
                         'PR' Oliver's Starlight Jude
               Nt. Ch. 'PR' Sowder's Jay Jay
                         'PR' State Line Raggedy Ann
     'PR' Sowder's Ruby
                         'PR' Gossetts Bearpaw
               'PR' Sowder's Big Lady
                         'PR' Gossetts Mona

 Among his major hunt wins, Smokey placed 2nd at the 1988 UKC World Hunt.  Below are some pics and info. from that event.

 

 

As a hunt winner, here are some of Smokey's wins:
1987-Autumn Oaks, High Scoring B&T Male
1988-UKC Reserve World Champion, 2nd Place, High Scoring B&T
1988-Purina Nite Hunt Coonhound of the Year Award, High Scoring B&T
1990-Bluetick Grand National Reunion, Gr. Nt. Ch. winner
1990-UKC World Championship, High Scoring B&T Male
1990-Purina Nite Hunt Coonhound of the Year Award, High Scoring B&T
Over 15 Major, Purina Points wins between 1987 and 1992

As a reproducer of winners, here are a few of his offspring and some of their wins:

Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Chenoweth's Smokey II (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Goodlett's Sugar)
Emery Back – Willard, OH
1991-Purina Nite Hunt Coonhound of the Year Award, High Scoring B&T
1992-Purina Nite Hunt Coonhound of the Year Award, High Scoring B&T
1992-Autumn Oaks, National Gr. Nt. Ch. B&T
1994-Purina Nite Hunt Coonhound of the Year Overall Award
Over 35 Major, Purina Points wins between 1991 and 1994

Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Johnny's Jammin' Jewel (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Goodlett's Sugar)
Tommy Little, Jr./Tommy Little – Stamping Ground, KY
1993-B&T Days, 2nd Place Gr. Nt. Ch., Queen of Hunt
1993-Autumn Oaks, National Gr. Nt. Ch. B&T
1993-Purina Nite Hunt Coonhound of the Year Award, High Scoring B&T
Over 8 Major, Purina Points wins between 1991 and 1993

Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Chenoweth's Smokey III (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Goodlett's Sugar)
Galen Reece – Sawyer, KS
1995-Purina Nite Hunt Coonhound of the Year Award, High Scoring B&T
1998-B&T Days, 1st Place Gr. Nt. Ch., King of Hunt

Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Justus River Valley Annie(Smokey x Ch. ‘PR’ Hooper's Ridge Sally)
Don Justus – Vinton, OH
1996-Autumn Oaks, National Gr. Nt. Ch. B&T
1997-Autumn Oaks, National Gr. Nt. Ch. B&T

Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Smokey's Easy Flo (Smokey x ‘PR’ Queen's Fancy Nancy)
Tom Evans – Marysville, OH
1995-First ever UKC Grand Slam, Semifinalist

Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Smokey's Knight Ramblin Joe (Smokey x Ch. Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Lampman's Ramblin Angie)
Albert Mross – Weiner, AR
1993-Ontario Walker Days, 1st Place Reg.
1993-Canadian Redbone Days, 1st Place Reg.
1993-Canadian B&T Days, 1st Place Reg.

Gr. Nt. Ch. Gr. Ch. 'PR' Late Nite’s WVA Dan (Smokey x ‘PR’ North Mt. Get Black Anie)
Thomas A. Moorehead – Worthington, WV

Gr. Nt. Ch. 'PR' West Virginia Jack (Smokey x Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Thompson’s Lucy)
Jim Magill & Don Beckner – Clarksburg, WV
1994-UKC World Championship, 13th Place, High Scoring B&T Male

Nt. Ch. 'PR' West Virginia Jim (Smokey x ‘PR’ Minks' KY River Queen)
Gregory W. Kemp – Galax, VA
1990-VA State, 5th place
1991-English Days, 1st Place Reg.

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Markham's Black Smokey (Smokey x Ch. Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Scaggs’ Black Queen)
Bill or Joyce Markham – What Cheer, IA
1992-B&T Sectional, 1st Place and King of Hunt

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Moonlite Magic Smokin Hoss (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Moonlite Magic Trash)
Mike Brueggen – Arcadia, WI
1996-B&T Days, 10th Place Reg.
1997-B&T Days, 1st Place Reg.
1997-UKC World Championship, 20th Place, High Scoring B&T Male

Ch. Nt. Ch. 'PR' Lovers Lane Ramblin Moon (Smokey x Ch. Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Lampman's Ramblin Angie)
Mike Watson/Cathy Watson – Bloomville, OH
PKC Champion

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Amazing Grace Ragdy Andy (Smokey x Ch. Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Lampman's Ramblin Angie)
Angelo T. Jones – Detroit, MI

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Matthews Rolling Thunder (Smokey x Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Chenoweth’s Jill)
Ray Matthews – Brantford Ont. Can.

Nt. Ch. Gr. Ch. 'PR' Freeman’s Southern Smoke (Smokey x ‘PR’ Smith’s Hammering Hanna)
Clint Freeman – Hartsville, SC

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Smokin Hawk (Smokey x Ch. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Adkins’ Black Mandy)
John Ax – Lexington, VA

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Timber Talking Black Fly (Smokey x Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Timber Talking Black Lacy)
Shawn Phillips & Mark Metzgar – Salem, OH

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Licking River Kemo (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Licking River Bear)
Darrin Ramsey – Brooksville, KY

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Layton’s Smokin Brandy (Smokey x ‘PR’ North Mt. Get Black Anie)
David W. Layton – Franklin, WV

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Lampman’s Ramblin Angel (Smokey x Ch. Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Lampman's Ramblin Angie)
James L. Tolliver – Jackson, OH

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Snuffy’s Old Zackery (Smokey x ‘PR’ Brown’s Black Abby)
Jeff Pate – Louvale, GA

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Watts’ Tuf Tillie (Smokey x ‘PR’ Brown’s Black Abby)
David Watts – Horseshoe Run, WV

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Coen’s Black Sue II (Smokey x Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Coen’s Black Sue)
Eugene Thompson – Purcellville, VA

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Gordon’s Black Bee (Smokey x Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Coen’s Black Sue)
John Barker – Capon WV

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Eads’ Jenny (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Miller & Phipps’ Sis)
Jack Balthrop – Springfield, TN

Nt. Ch. Gr. Ch. 'PR' Metzgar’s Pretty Girl (Smokey x ‘PR’ Dye’s Fannie)
Sam Phelps – Williamston, NC

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Gordon’s Black Daisy (Smokey x ‘PR’ Dye’s Fannie)
Mack D. Gordon/Phillip Peacemaker – Slanesville, WV

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Acord’s General Patton (Smokey x ‘PR’ Tiny Queen)
Michael J. Kassos – Warren, OH

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Long Creek Smoken Toby (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Durst’s Mountain Dew)
Michael Anthony Nation – Calhoun, GA

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Licking R. Sunrise Misty (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Durst’s Mountain Dew)
Robert Bertram/David Crawford – Brooksville, KY

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Newell’s Tree Jammin Ace (Smokey x Nt. Ch. Ch. ‘PR’ Gannon’s Black Molly)
Paul L. Newell – Addison, NY

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Blessing’s Hooper Ann (Smokey x Ch. ‘PR’ Hooper's Ridge Sally)
Charles L. Blessing – Leon, WV

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Davis’ Tree Smokin Dan (Smokey x Gr. Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Thompson’s Lucy)
Jarrett C. Davis – Spraggs, PA

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Bassett’s Cry Baby (Smokey x Nt. Ch. Gr. Ch. ‘PR’ Playmate Ebony Lace)
Jackie R. Highley/Margaret R. Highley – Sardis, OH

Nt. Ch. 'PR' White’s Black River Sue (Smokey x Nt. Ch. Ch. ‘PR’ Smokin Miss Amy)
Dana A. White – Sullivan, OH

Nt. Ch. 'PR' Jay’s Black Hammer (Smokey x Nt. Ch. ‘PR’ Elliott’s Pat Benatar)
Jason Mcfadden & Larry D. Elliott – Fredericksburg, OH