Callbacks to the 5th Series

82 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82, 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 105, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113 and 114

6 dogs dropped: 9, 21, 64, 72, 84 and 116.

Dog #45 will start the 5th series.

The 5th series will be a Land Quad at Retriever Land - Test Site 1. 

Test Dogs will start running at 6:30 am, and the 1st running dog will be at 7:00 am. 

*Note - there is a large pond on the way to the line. Feel free to get your dogs wet to keep them cool.

Directions to Test Site 5: North or South on Back Road. 

South on Back Road from Polson – Turn Left on Pablo West Rd., Go 1 mile and turn left on Stasso Rd. At the sign turn Left into Retriever Land.

North on Back Road from Round Butte Rd. – Turn Right on Pablo West Rd., Go 1 mile and Turn Left on Stasso Rd. At the sign turn Left into Retriever Land.

Have a good night everyone - See you at the 5th!

 

4th Series Recap

Monday, June 19, 2023

4th Series – Water Blind

88 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs started out the Series at 11:30 am, beginning with "Buddy" and then "Milli" giving the competitors a look at this fast moving water blind.

The first running dog for this test was #22 FC-AFC TIPPECANOE’S COSMIC JOURNEY, “Trek,” with handler George Wamsley at 11:40 am.

The weather at the start of the series was in the upper 50’s with partly cloudy skies and a light variable wind.

Here is how things turned out for the 4th Series…

Pick-Ups (1): 64

Our last running dog for this series was dog #21 FC-AFC SEASIDE LULA BLUE, “Lula,” with handler Kathy Vignos. They completed the test and series 4 was in the books at 4:46 pm.

There were 88 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking a total of almost exactly 5 hours to complete, which averages out to be a little more than minutes per dog. 

Test 4 is in the books ... On to the 5th Series!

4th Series Complete

  Series 4 was completed and in the books at 4:46 pm.

**Callbacks to come shortly**

21. FC-AFC SEASIDE LULA BLUE, “Lula,” LF, Kathy Vignos

2 whistles to the bush

6 more to try to get her into the water

1 whistle back to get her to the bird

20. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S CRADLE ROBBER - OMG QA2, “Crook,” LM, Mike Griffin

 4 whistles to get to the bush

1 whistle to the water

2 whistles in the water

1 more on land to the bird

19. BLACKWATER ICE & FIRE QA2, “Ember,” LF, Cathy Forsyth

2 whistles to the bush and in the water

5 whistles in the water

2 more on land to the bird

Video

Pat Burns with David Carrington

18. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S GOT CAFFEINE, “Buzz,” LM, Justin Aimone

 4 whistles to the bush

1 to stop and get into the pond

1 in the pond

1 on the bank and carried him to the bird

1 more to stop at the bird

17. AFC SALTY PAWS WILLIE MAKE IT, “Willie,” LM, Loren Morehouse

 3 whistles to the bush

1 to get in

2 to slide down the bank and skimmed the edge of the water

2 more whistles to the bird

15. FC-AFC 3R’S MISTER T’S TOMMY, “Timmy,” LM, Brad LaFave

1 quick whistle

then 5 more to the bush

stopped to check out

POP

3 more whistles in the water for direction

1 more from the pond to the bird

14. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S SWEET GEORGIA PEACH, “Peaches,” LF, Julie Kobach

5 whistles to the bush after being wide left

2 more missed in the water

2 on land to the bird

12. AFC COLONIAL’S WE WILL ROCK YOU, “Rocky,” LM, Michael Coutu

 2 whistles from the mat to the bush

9 casts to get into the pond

3 more to get to the road from the pond

several more to get to the blind

10. FC-AFC HIGH MILEAGE PRAIRIE SOCIETY, “Fancy,” LF, David Kress

4 whistles from the mat to the pond

2 in the pond

a couple at the end to the bird

9. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S OSKAR, “Oskar,” LM, Bente Kongsore

2 whistles tight to the bush

1 more carried him through the water

1 more close to the end

8. HOORAY FOR HENRY, “Henry,” LM, Marion Carey

2 whistles near the bush and into the water

then he carried his line to the blind

7. RP’S HEART OF DIXIE, “Dixie,” LF, Randy Price

3 whistles on land to the water

2 more on land to get to the bird

6. FC-AFC SILVER STAR’S WATCH’EM LIKE A HAWK, “Hawk,” LM, Scott Leonescu

2 whistles to the bush

a few more whistles on land to the end 

and 1 final whistle to the bird

5. AFC ELI’S BIG CHIEF, “Chief,” LM, Heather Pfluger

 2 whistles to the bush

1 to get in the water and cast forward

1 more to the end - very nice!

4. FC-AFC DOC’S MESA BOOGIE, “Mesa,” LF, William Smith

1 whistle before the bush

3 at the bush and the pond

3 in the water

1 as she got out and 1 more to the bird

3. CFC-CAFC BAYPOINT THANKSGIVING DREAM, “Cooper,” LM, Bernard Landry

Fast start with a good initial line heading out

multiple whistles to get to the blind

2. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” LF, Mark Medford

2 whistles to the bush and into the water

She carried this line all the way to her bird

1. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer,” LM, Alvin Hatcher

 4 whistles to the bush and into the water

1 more in the water

and 2 on land to the bird

116. FC TOP GUN OAKLEY’S INZAYNITY, “Zayne,” LM, John Haight

2 whistles half way to the bush

3 whistles to get to the bush

3 more to try to get the dog into the water

2 whistles past the pond on land to the bird

114. BIG SKY’S LIVING THE DREAM QA2, “Tana,” LF, Karen Young

 4 whistles past the bush to get into the water

3 in the pond

1 on the road

and 1 more past the road to the bird

113. AFC HIGH PEAK’S TANGLED UP IN BLUE, “Dylan,” LM, Samantha Thompson

1 whistle to the bush and past it

1 to get into the pond

a few more to the bird

112. FC-AFC WIGHT’S THE DARK SIDE, “Vader,” LM, Tracy Wight

1 whistle to the bush

1 past the bush to get in the water

1 in the pond and he carried the line to the road

several whistles to get the blind

111. AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” LM, Lauren Hays

1 whistle half way to the bush

1 whistle at the bush and into the water

3 whistles on land to the bird 

110. FC YIPPY KAI YAY, “Kai,” LF, John Stracka

 2 whistles on land to the bush and she got into the water on her own

she carried this line all the way

1 more whistle at the end to get the bird

108. FC-AFC TALL OAKS RAGS TO RUFUS, “Rufus,” LM, Phil Heye

 4 whistles to bush and water

1 whistle in the water and then he carried this line to the bird!

105. BLUE OYSTER RUSH. QA2 MH, “Rush,” LM, Pamela King

3 whistles to the bush

1 to get into the pond just past the bush

2 in the pond for direction changes

1 on the road and he carried this to the blind

1 at the blind

101. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S SMARTY JONES, “Smarty,” LF, Derek Smith

1st whistle half way to the bush

2nd whistle to get her next to the bush

1 more just past the bush

2 more in the pond 

and 1 final whistle out by the blind

100. AFC CITORI’S AGENT SLOANE, “Jack,” LF, Michael Moore

2 whistles to the bush

2 to get into the pond

1 in the pond for direction

1 more on the road and a final whistle at the blind

99. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” LM, Bobby Lee

3 whistles to the bush

1 more to get into the water

1 while in the water

2 more on land to the bird

98. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” LF, Rick Wilke

 2 whistles to the bush

1 whistle into the water and she carried this to the end

97. LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, “Tux,” LM, Jack Gwaltney III

 2 whistles to the bush

1 into the water

1 in the water

and 1 more whistle on land to the bird

**Announcement**

Today will conclude with the 4th series water blind. 

The 5th series will start tomorrow, it will be a Land Quad at Retriever Land - Test Site 1. 

Test Dogs will start running at 6:30 am, and the 1st running dog will be at 7:00 am. 

More instructions will be provided on how to access the east side of the property. 

*Note - there is a large pond on the way to the line. Feel free to get your dogs wet to keep them cool.

More instructions to come later tonight!

Masterclass Video with Karl Gunzer and Ray Voigt

Check out the recording of last night's Purina Masterclass!

Preparing for a National: Game Day Adjustments

Pat Burns, Karl Gunzer and Ray Voigt

Making game day adjustments during a trial (or National!) requires keen awareness and a well-thought-out plan. We'll discuss strategies we’ve used to prepare both dogs and handlers to achieve ultimate success. With over 60 Nationals of experience between us, we will talk about what has worked and what hasn’t in the minutes leading up to our sport's greatest challenge.

96. FC-AFC SEASIDES SMOKIN JOE, “Frazier,” LM, Monte French

3 whistles to the bush

1 to get in the pond and he carried this way down the pond

1 more cast that took him to the road

1 final cast to the bird

95. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” LM, Mike Crow

1 whistle to get past the bush

1 to the edge of the pond

1 towards the end of the pond

1 final whistle to carry him to the bird

94. RIVERWOOD’S RED, SHAQ AND BLU QA2, “Red,” LF, Mark Giese

2 whistles to the bush

1 more to get into the pond

she carried this line to the end

2 more whistles to the bird

93. HARDCORE TROUBADOR, “Earl,” LM, John Russell

 2 whistles to the bush

1 more to get into the water

2 in the water

and 1 more on land to the bird

90. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S AMERICAN SNIPER, “Kyle,” LM, Justin Aimone

3 whistles to the bush

2 more to get into the water and he carried this line 

2 more on land

89. FC-AFC COAL DELIVERY’S BLACK BETTY, “Betty,” LF, Alvin Hatcher

 1 whistle about half way to the bush

1 at the bush

1 more to get into the water

3 on land to the bird

88. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” LM, Bert Windham

4 whistles to the bush and cast into the pond

1 for a direction change

carried this line all the way to the bird!

87. FC-AFC BLACKWATER DEXTER, “Dexter,” LM, Dale Willard

 4 whistles to the bush

1 to stop and cast into the pond

2 in the pond for the direction to the bird

1 more on the road to the bird

86. FC-AFC CREEK ROBBERS SANTA ANA WINDS, “Breeze,” LF, Andy Kahn

2 whistles and 1 pop to get into the pond

Several more whistles but she kept going to the bird and got it!

84. FC-AFC RIVERWATCH GETS A LIMIT, “Limit,” LM, Mark Medford

1 whistle near the bush

3 whistles to try to get in the water

1 whistle on land to the bird

83. AFC-CFC-CAFC DUCKWATERS WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS MH, “Dancer,” LF, Chris Brandl

1 whistle near the bush

1 whistle to get in the water

1 whistle in water

2 whistles on land to the bird

82. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” LF, Lauren Hays

 Great line into the water

1 whistle in the water

2 whistles on land to the bird

Gun Change

 **Gun Change at 2:15 pm**

81. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” LM, Joel Earls

1 whistle past the bush

1 to get in the pond

1 to the end of the pond

and carried this line all the way to his bird

78. KID’S NAVIGATOR, “Gator,” LM, Cynthia Howard

4 whistles to get to the bush

2 more to get into the pond

he carried this line to the end of the pond

1 whistle to the road

1 more to the blind

77. FC-AFC PINETREE’S PARTY GIRL, “Snookie,” LF, Delma Hazzard

1 whistle to get to the bush

2 whistles to get into the pond

1 just as he got out

1 more right at the bird

Photos

 

Fred Kampo and John Goettl

Sport Vet Van

76. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” LM, Jamie Woodson

1 whistle half way to the bush

1 at the bush

2 more to get into the water

and 1 more whistle on land to the bird

74. TIME WILL TELL, “Willy,” LM, John Lash

 2 whistles half way to bush

1 more at the bush

3 to get in the water and he carried this all the way to the bird

2 more at the end

73. FC-AFC EXECUTION SOUTHERN STYLE - LETHAL, “Lethal,” LM, Johnny Armstrong

2 whistles half way to the bush

1 more at the bush and into the water all the way to the bird!

72. AFC ANGELS ENVY, “Whiskey,” LF, Rich Pingatore

 4 whistles to get her parallel to the bush

multiple casts, but she kept dry to the end

71. AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” LF, John Stracka

 3 whistles and she got to the bush quickly!

Next cast was after she ran to get into the water, and she carried that to get out and all the way to the end and her bird!

70. FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, “Blitz,” LM, James Street

2 whistles to get to the bush

1 whistle to get in to the end of the pond

2 more and he got the bird

69. SCANDIA VALLEYS FIELD OF DREAMS, “Brody,” LM, David Furin

1 whistle half way to the bush

1 at the bush

1 to get in the water

1 more in the water

1 at the end to get his bird

68. TECHE’S BAYOU KAT, “Kate,” LF, Wayne Stupka

1 whistle half way to the bush

1 at the bush

1 into the water

1 to get out

1 at the end on land

67. AFC BENTWATER’S PERFECT STORM, “Hailee,” LF, Steve Helgoth

 1 whistle half way to the bush

1 whistle at the bush

1 more to get into the water

1 whistle at the end of the blind to get the bird

66. FC-AFC-CAFC WINDCRESTRPMLEGEND OF THE PAST, “Poncho,” LM, Jim Dorobek

3 whistles down to the bush, carried this into the pond

1 whistle in the pond and carried that line to the end and up to the blind

1 whistle at the bird

65. DC AFC FIREWEED’S THE KING OF COOL, “McQueen,” CBRM, Linda Harger

Lined down to the bush

2 whistles to get in and go all the way

1 more whistle at the bird

Pick-up 64. FC-AFC TIPPECANOE’S SHEAMUS, “Amos,” LM, George Wamsley

Picked up

62. FC-AFC COOLWATER’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT, “Ripley,” LM, Alex Washburn

 5 whistles on the land

4 more to get into the water (he was going left)

2 more whistles on land to the bird

59. FC-AFC AJTOP HARDWOODS COSMIC DREAM GIRL, “Lexie,” LF, Ken Sacco

3 whistles on land and to the water

1 whistle in the water

1 whistle on land to the bird

58. FC-AFC KID’S SIR DRAKE OF MILE MARKER SIX, “Drake,” LM, Breck Howard

 2 whistles half way to the bush

1 whistle before the water and carried this line all the way to the end

57. AFC BEAVER RUNS COOLHAND LUKE, “Luke,” LM, Bert Windham

 3 whistles to the bush

1 whistle to get in the pond

1 or 2 more and he had his bird.

56. FC-AFC WAGZU’S SUNSUITE STANDING OVATION MH, “Bravo,” GM, Debbie Tandoc

1 whistle half way to the bush

2 more to go by the bush

POP

2 more to the shimmy down the shore

2 more to the blind

55. DOT’S BABY SUGAR RAY, “Ray,” LM, Mark Burke

6 whistles to the bush

2 more to get in the water

2 more to get to the end of the blind

53. FC-AFC WOOD RIVER’S PERFECT PASS, “Lonzo,” LM, Bill Fruehling

1 whistle just before the bush and carried this line to the end of the pond

1 at the end of the water to the blind

2 or 3 at the end to get the bird

52. FC-AFC J & C’s ANOTHER ROUND IN THE CHAMBER, “Bullet,” LM, Joseph Couey

2 whistles to get part way to the bush

1 more to get in the water

3 more whistles on land to get the bird

51. AFC TUBB’S GREATEST HIT, “Walker,” LM, George Francis

4 whistles on land to get into the water

3 more in the water

and 2 more on land to the bird

50. NFC-AFC BAYOU TECHE SWING FOR THE FENCE, “Foxx,” LM, Lauren Hays

1 whistle at the front of the bush

1 at the back of the bush to get in the water

this carried him all the way to the end and the bird

49. HOT LIPS HOULIHAN QA2, “Houli,” LF, Delana Potter-Meiers

3 whistles to get past the bush

1 whistle and got in the water

1 whistle in the pond

2 more to the blind

46. AFC CACHE LA POUDRE J.J. JOHNSTON, “J.J.,” LM, John Goettl

 Carried the initial line half way to the bush

1 whistle carried almost to the bush

1 whistle and he went wide left 

a quick whistle to correct

skimmed into the pond, carried this line to the end

1 more to get the bird at the end

45. FC-AFC HOCKLEY CREEK’S SWITCH HITTER, “Mickey” LM, Robby Bickley

 2 whistles on land before the bush

2 whistles to get into the water past the entry point

1 more whistle to the bird

44. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S GEORGIA PEANUT, “Peanut,” LF, Julie Kobach

 2 whistles before the bush

1 to get into the water

1 more in the water and took this line all the way to the blind

43. AFC RIVERWOOD’S WINDY BLU, “Blu,” LF, Mark Giese

 1 whistle at the edge of the water

1 whistle at the end of the pond

3 whistles on land

1 more whistle at the end

42. FC-AFC TAMARACK’S LONG RIDER, “Cole,” LM, David Furin

 1st whistle 3/4 to the bush

1 whistle to get in the water and carried this all the way to the end!

41. NAFC-FC BRISTOL’S NORTH SLOPE PTARMIGAN, “Ptar,” LM, Doreen Comrie-Bristol

 1st whistle 3/4 way to the bush

1 whistle to get into the water

2 whistles to the bird from the pond

39. FC-AFC BD NORTH SHORE’S INSTANT RAIN GEAR QA2, “Poncho” LM, Malcolm Haith

1st whistle at the bush

3 or 4 more to try for the pond and he splashed quickly by the shore

1 more whistle to the blind

38. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD’S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, “Deacon,” LM, Mark Medford

1 whistle to get in the water

1 whistle in the water

and 1 more whistle on land to the bird

37. FC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” LM, Anne Marshall

1 whistle to stay left

1 whistle in the water

1 more whistle on the land to the bird

36. AFC IZZY GITTIN’ BIZZY, “Izzy,” LF, Jim Horneck

2 whistles near the bush to stay left and then into the water

1 whistle on land to get to the bird

35. AFC LAGUNA CREEK’S FIRST MATE, “Sailor,” LM, Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson

1st whistle just before the bush, and this was carried way out into the pond

2 whistles in the pond that were not heard

1 after the exit from the pond and carried this line to the blind

34. FC-AFC LOUISIANA BLACK MAGIC SPELL, “Hex,” LM, Brian Rolling

 3 whistles to go past the bush and get in the pond

1 in the pond

1 check down at the end

31. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” LM, Leigh Windham

1st whistle half way to the bush

3 more to the bush

1 past the bush to get into the pond

1 to adjust the line in the pond

1 more out of the pond to get a line to the blind

30. FC-AFC SMOKY MOUNTAIN’S MIDNIGHT RIDER, “Ike,” LM, Greg Seddon

1 whistle early

1 more half way to the bush

1 to get into the water

1 in the water

1 more on land to the bird

28. FC-AFC TROUBLESOME FOWL DELIVERY, “Dealer,” LM, Dale Nevitt

1 whistle half way to the bush

3 more to stay left and get into the water

1 more whistle to the bird on land

27. AFC WIGHT’S BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, “Molly,” LF, Tracy Wight

1 whistle half way to the water

A few more to stay left of the bush and get in the water

1 whistle in the water

and 1 whistle on land to the bird

25. THE BIG BRAVE, “Chief,” LM, Dennis Pugh

1st whistle half way out to the tree

2 more to get to the tree

2 more to get in the water and he carried this line all the way to the blind

24. AFC SALTY PAWS NELL, “Nell,” LF, Judy Rasmuson

1st whistle half way to the bush

2nd one to get into the water - very nice!

this carried her line all the way to the blind

1 check down at the end 

22. FC-AFC TIPPECANOE’S COSMIC JOURNEY, “Trek,” LM, George Wamsley

1st whistle was at the bush

2 whistles to get in but refused

1 more to try and he got into the back part of the water

Finished the blind nicely and got his bird.

4th Series Test Dogs

FC-AFC Duso’s Not Fade Away, “Buddy” GM
Owner: John Robinson, Kalispell, MT

Handler: John Robinson

3 whistles on land staying left of the bush

3 whistles in the water

4 whistles on land to the bird.

FC-AFC Glenhoma’s Soggy Bottoms Mildred, “Milli” LF
Owners: The Davis Family, Owasso, OK
Handler: Seth Kelly

4 whistles on land staying left fo the bush

2 whistles in the water

1 whistle on land to the bird

4th Series - Water Blind

Series 4 – Water Blind

We're here at the same field as the 3rd Series. The bird crates have been left out, and there is one visible blind planter sitting next to the crates. The running mat has been moved 5 yds to the right. 

It is 57 degrees, partly cloudy skies, and there is a slight, and variable wind. 

The blind is 262 yds long. 

The initial line to the blind brings the dogs through the same swale they crossed in the 3rd series. The water entry point is 150 yds from the mat. There is good visibility of the dog at the entry point. 

The swim is approximately 50 yds, and the bird is approximately 60 yds from the water’s exit. 

This test is taking approximately 2-3 minutes per dog.

Callbacks to the 4th Series

88 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 105, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 and 116.

16 dogs dropped: 11, 13, 23, 26, 29, 32, 40, 48, 54, 60, 61, 103, 104, 106, 107 and 109.

Dog #22 will start the 4th series.

3rd Series Recap

Sun. - Mon., June 18-19, 2023

3rd Series – Land and Water Triple with an Honor

104 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs started out the Series on Sunday at 6:37 am, beginning with "Buddy" and then "Milli" giving the competitors a look at what challenges the 3rd Series has in store! (Monday morning a single test dog ran to show if there were any conditions changed)

The first running dog for this test was #116. FC TOP GUN OAKLEY’S INZAYNITY, “Zayne,” with handler John Haight at 7:11 am Sunday morning.

The weather at the start of the series was in the low 50’s with light rain and then partly sunny skies for most of the remainder and only a light wind.

Here is how things turned out for the 3rd Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (11): 20 – 32 – 48 – 50 – 58(x2) – 59 – 67 – 74 – 93 – 104 
Handles (37): 1 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 9 – 11 – 13 – 14 – 15 – 17 – 22 – 26 – 27 – 28 – 29 – 30 – 32 – 35 – 40 – 41 – 42 – 43 – 44 – 48 – 51 – 53 – 59 – 60 – 66 – 67 – 72 – 90 – 93 – 94 – 103 –106 – 109

Double Handles (1): 23 
Pick-Ups (4): 61 – 104 – 107 – 109

Scratches (0): 

Our last running dog for this series was dog #93 HARDCORE TROUBADOR, “Earl,” with handler John Russell. They completed the test and series 3 was in the books at 10:35 am.

There were 104 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of about 14 hours and 15, which averages out to be just over 8 minutes per dog. 

On to the 4th Series!

Announcement

The 4th Series will be a Single Water Blind, held in the same location as the 3rd Series. Callbacks to the 4th and test description coming soon! 

3rd Series Complete

 Series 3 was completed and in the books at 10:35 am.

**Callbacks to come shortly!**

Rerun Handle 93. HARDCORE TROUBADOR, “Earl,” LM, John Russell

Earl and John came to the line at 10:28 am

F – Out to the area and quickly got his bird.

Ret. Bridge – Ran to the right point and a giant dive into the water, back to the right point and hunted again, to the left point and got it!

Ret. Island – Straight to the island, but he missed his bird! Got on the far shore and had to handle back to the bird.

114. BIG SKY’S LIVING THE DREAM QA2, “Tana,” LF, Karen Young

Tana and Karen came to the line ...

F – Out under the arc, and then left to the bird.

Ret. Bridge – Took a left line out, went part way into the water, the right back to the bird.

Ret. Island – Straight to the bird

113. AFC HIGH PEAK’S TANGLED UP IN BLUE, “Dylan,” LM, Samantha Thompson

Dylan and Samantha came to the line at 10:18 am

F – Straight to the bird.

Ret. Bridge – Swam the channel and got out to the left and went straight to the bird!

Ret. Island – Across the field to just left of the blind, went left and right on the shore, then turned and went to the island and his bird.

112. FC-AFC WIGHT’S THE DARK SIDE, “Vader,” LM, Tracy Wight

Vader and Tracy came to the line at 10:10 am

F – Smack!

Ret. Bridge – Busted into the channel and swam to the area between points, went right, checked out the tulles and then back to the left side and she got it!

Ret. Island – Out to the island from the area between the blind and the island. Nice!

111. AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” LM, Lauren Hays

Koufaxx and Lauren came to the line at 10:05 am

F – Straight to his bird!

Ret. Bridge – 3 loops on the point and then into the water to his bird!

Ret. Island – A loop on the land and then into the water and swam to the island and got his bird for a nice job!

Rerun Pick-Up 104. COPPERTOP REPEAT AFTER ME, “Echo,” LF, Josie Ottman

Echo and Josie came back to the line at 9:54 am

F – Hunted deep and wide, but worked it out.

Ret. Bridge – Into the end of the channel, out in the tulles on the right, a small hunt then crossed the bird.

Ret. Island – Out under the arc, went deep and was handled, but had to be picked up.

110. FC YIPPY KAI YAY, “Kai,” LF, John Stracka

Kai and John came to the line at 9:47 am

F – Straight to the bird!

Ret. Bridge – Straight to the bird from the left

Ret. Island – Hunted right and on the mound past the pond, but came back to the island and she got it! Nice job!

Pick-up 109. AFC R&A’S TAP DANCER, “Katie,” LF, Rip Shively

Katie and Rip came to the line at 9:35 am

F – Hunted back side of the flyer, got on the mound behind the island bird, worked way back to the bird.

Ret. Bridge – Out to the right hand point and hunted hard, crossed the channel to the left point and her bird.

Ret. Island – Straight to the island, but she missed it, and had to handle back to the bird, but had to be picked up per the judges.

108. FC-AFC TALL OAKS RAGS TO RUFUS, “Rufus,” LM, Phil Heye

Rufus and Phil came to the line at 9:30 am

F – Straight to it!

Ret. Bridge – Took a left line straight to the bird!

Ret. Island – Line was right of the blind, a couple loops on land and then in the water to the island and his bird!

Pick-up 107. AFC GET BACK, “Loretta,” CBRF, Bill Burks

Loretta and Bill came to the line at 9:19 am

F – Nice job!

Ret. Bridge – Into the channel and got out on the right, hunted the tulles, back into he water to the left shore and got her bird!

Ret. Island – Headed out way right, had to be handled and then picked up.

Handle 106. FC-AFC LUNATIK FRINGE, “Lulu,” LF, Kyle Broussard

Lulu and Kyle came to the line ...

F – Out to the area and quickly found her bird

Ret. Bridge – Hunted the point and blind briefly and then across to the bird.

Ret. Island – Swam left of the island up the mound, and was immediately handled with a few whistles to get her to the island and the bird.

105. BLUE OYSTER RUSH. QA2 MH, “Rush,” LM, Pamela King

Rush and Pamela came to the line at 9:04 am

F – Missed it on his first pass, long loop right and then back left and he got the bird.

Ret. Bridge –  Huge splash, and swam straight to the bird!

Ret. Island – Into the water under the arc, turned left to the island and directly to his bird!

Nobird 104. COPPERTOP REPEAT AFTER ME, “Echo,” LF, Josie Ottman

Echo and Josie came to the line at 8:59 am and had a no bird on the flyer, they will be back after 6 running dogs ...

Gun Change

 Last gun change of the 3rd Series

Handle 103. FC-AFC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX, “Flex,” LM, Johnny Armstrong

FLEX and Johnny came to the line at 8:38 am

F – Right to the area and he got his bird!

Ret. Bridge – One loop on the point and then back in the water to the bird.

Ret. Island – Line out to behind the blind, handled with a few whistles on land before the water, Flex went out of sight for a little while, then another whistle got him to his bird.

101. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S SMARTY JONES, “Smarty,” LF, Derek Smith

Smarty and Derek came to the line at 8:34 am

F – Smack!

Ret. Bridge – Into the channel, and out on the left shore, straight to the tulles and her bird!

Ret. Island – Out left of the blind, hunted near the shore, then out to the island and she got her bird for a nice job!

100. AFC CITORI’S AGENT SLOANE, “Jack,” LF, Michael Moore

Jack and Michael came to the line at 8:28 am

F – Out to the fall area and straight to the bird

Ret. Bridge – Into the channel out on the right side, hunted the tulles hard, after the hunt she went back into the channel crossed to the left side and his bird.

Ret. Island – Drove straight to this bird! Nice job!

99. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” LM, Bobby Lee

Jammer and Bobby came to the line at 8:21 am

F – Jammer made a quick retriever of his flyer!

Ret. Bridge – Great line out to the area, a couple small loops before he got his bird.

Ret. Island – Line out under the arc, then 1 loop left and right past the blind, then straight to the island and the bird.

98. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” LF, Rick Wilke

Izzy and Rick came to the line...

F – Out to the flyer area, had a small hunt and she got it!

Ret. Bridge – Barreled into the water! Swam to the left shore and directly to her bird.

Ret. Island – Just inside of the blind, turned left and straight to the island and her bird. Nice job!

97. LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, “Tux,” LM, Jack Gwaltney III

Tux and Jack came to the line at 8:07 am

F – Absolutely Stepped on it!

Ret. Bridge – Dove into the pond, touched right then the left bank for the quickest route to his bird. Great job!

Ret. Island – Straight down the field, made a huge splash and swam to the far side and hunted almost into the flyer area, back to the blind and worked it out to get to the island and his bird.

96. FC-AFC SEASIDES SMOKIN JOE, “Frazier,” LM, Monte French

Frazier and Monte came to the line at 8:00 am

F – Had 4 or 5 loops in the area to get the bird

Ret. Bridge – 1 Loop on the point, back into the water and back on point for a couple loops, then back to the water and over to his bird.

Ret. Island – Quickly to the island and the bird!

95. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” LM, Mike Crow

Blue and Mike came to the line at 7:53 am

F –  Out under the arc, turned left and worked his way out to the bird.

Ret. Bridge – Into the channel, out on the right side, hunted the tulles, then out to the decoys, but worked it out and got his bird.

Ret. Island – Out across the field right of the blind - crossed and hunted left to right, worked back to the island, got into the pond, over to the island and got his bird!

Handle 94. RIVERWOOD’S RED, SHAQ AND BLU QA2, “Red,” LF, Mark Giese

Red and Mark came to the line ...

F – Out under the arc, a few loops and she got her bird.

Ret. Bridge – Hunted the point for several loops and then back to the water, back to hunt the point and blind area again. Expanded her hunt farther right and in for several more loops, then got in the water over to the bird.

Ret. Island – Great line to the island, but kept going and was handled back to the island and the bird.

Nobird 93. HARDCORE TROUBADOR, “Earl,” LM, John Russell

Earl and John came to the line at 7:37 am and received a no bird on the live flyer which was walking around, handler recalled dog which had already been sent. They will come back after 6 running dogs.

Handle 90. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S AMERICAN SNIPER, “Kyle,” LM, Justin Aimone

Kyle and Justin came to the line at 7:27 am

F – Out under the arc, a couple small loops and he had his bird.

Ret. Bridge – Through the water and up on the point, a few loops between the blind and the gunners spot, then back into the water and up on the point again, another short hunt and he worked it out to go over the water to get his bird.

Ret. Island – Into the water behind the blind, he came up on land and was handled, he came in with a couple loops in the front shore, then into the water and the island and then he got his bird.

89. FC-AFC COAL DELIVERY’S BLACK BETTY, “Betty,” LF, Alvin Hatcher

Betty and Alvin came to the line at 7:21 am

F – Hunted in a tight area and got her bird!

Ret. Bridge – Entered the end of the channel, swam the left side and directly to her bird.

Ret. Island – Out under the arc, turned right out of sight and back left deep on the mound behind the island, came in to the island and got her bird.

88. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” LM, Bert Windham

Raymond and Bert came to the line at 7:14 am

F – A couple large loops and slightly deep behind the guns and then on to his bird.

Ret. Island – A couple small loops and the right to the island and the bird!

Ret. Bridge – Out through the water to the bridge, then a couple loops on the bridge, came back to the water and to the point, and then back into the water and over to find his bird.

87. FC-AFC BLACKWATER DEXTER, “Dexter,” LM, Dale Willard

Dexter and Dale came to the line at 7:06 am

F – Out to the fall area and quickly got his bird.

Ret. Bridge – Down to the waters edge, took a right down the point to the end - hunted 2 big tulle piles, then into the pond and checked the decoys and out onto the left point and he had his bird.

Ret. Island – Out across the field to the holding blind, a few quick passes then out to the island and his bird!

3rd Series Photo

 

Photo this morning at the 3rd Series

86. FC-AFC CREEK ROBBERS SANTA ANA WINDS, “Breeze,” LF, Andy Kahn

Breeze and Andy came to the line at 6:57 am

F – She went out under the arc, had a few loops and got her bird!

Ret. Bridge – Out to the point, hunted the point between the blind and the gunners spot, then into the water and to the bird.

Ret. Island – Went to under the arc, turned left and went to the island and the bird.

3rd Series Test Dog - Day 2

FC-AFC Glenhoma’s Soggy Bottoms Mildred, “Milli” LF

Owners: The Davis Family, Owasso, OK
Handler: Seth Kelly

The single test dog to the line this morning was Milli with handler Seth Kelly .... 

Milli came to the line at 6:37 am

Ret. Island – She started a hunt short of the bird, and got a quick handle to get on correct line and get her bird.

Ret. Bridge – Out to the point and hunted on the right, then moved across the channel to the left point of the land and got her bird.

F – Wide right line going out, back-sided the guns and hunted the wrong side, then when deep before working it out and getting her bird.

3rd Series - Day 2

 Good Morning! Today we are starting out back at the 3RD SERIES to finish running the 26 dogs that still need to run this test. 

This is the first morning of the 2023 NARC that has started without rain!  It is about 41 degrees here this morning with a light 5mph SSE winds. We will run one test dog and then begin with the first running dog #86 soon!

There will be one gun change in the remainder of this series after dog #103.

We are looking forward to a great day of some awesome dog work!

The National Bison Range here in Montana