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2023 National Retriever Championship Blog

Sunday, November 12, 2023

3rd Series – End of Day

 **Our last running dog for today was dog #34. Ivy and Craig completed the test at 4:53 pm**

We will return to complete the 3rd Series on Monday morning. 

They will run 1 test dog in the morning at 7:15 am.

Dog #35 will run at 7:30 am

There will not be any partial callbacks this evening.

Any further Instructions will be posted on the blog as soon as we have them.

 Have a great night!

34. FC SEASIDE’S GOT THAT ITCH AGAIN, “Ivy,” BLF, Craig Crook

Ivy and Craig came to the line at 4:48 pm

F – A few loops and she got her bird!

RR – Right to her bird!

MR – Perfect Mark!


33. FC RAIN’S BASES LOADED, GRAND SLAM, “Slam,” BLM, Jim Beck

Slam and Jim came to the line at 4:42 pm

F – Very good!

RR – Perfect Mark!

MR – Loop at the base of the tree, but quickly drove on up the hill and got his bird!


32. FC H FORD 11, “Deuce,” BLM, Alex Drent

Deuce and Alex came to the line at 4:36 pm

F – Good Flyer

RR – Deuce was right to it and grabbed his bird.

MR – He crossed the water and drove the hill, running left of the gunners, then across the top of the hill and to his bird.

 

31. FC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Sue and Andrew came to the line at 4:28 pm

F – Directly to his bird!

RR – Nailed it again!

MR – Went out left of the holding blind, uphill and to her bird.


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

Dozer and Alvin came to the line at 4:23 pm

F – Right to it!

RR – Nice line to his bird!

MR – Wide left and a quick loop to his bird.


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Handle 29. WAXLAKES DIME PIECE, “Jolene,” BLF, Chris Ledford

Jolene and Chris came to the line at 4:15 pm

F – A Quick loop to the bird.

RR – A little deep left and then drove deeper and had to be handled to the bird.

MR – Wide left up the hill, then down to the bird.


Rerun 23. NAFC-FC BRISTOL’S NORTH SLOPE PTARMIGAN, “Ptar,” BLM, Doreen Comrie-Bristol

Ptar and Doreen came back to the line at 4:11 pm

F – Quick recovery of his bird.

RR – Across the water and to the bird.

MR – Squared across the water and moved quickly toward the bird. A loop midway up the hill and then he drove the hill to get the bird.


28. FC-AFC EXECUTION SOUTHERN STYLE - LETHAL, “Lethal,” BLM, Jason Baker

Lethal and Jason came to the line at 4:05 pm

F – Lethal made quick work of this bird!

RR – He went out and crossed over the channel, made a couple tight loops and got his bird.

MR – Beautiful mark!


27. FC-AFC COOLWATER’S SOUNDS OF SUMMER, “Cricket,” BLF, Alex Washburn

Cricket and Alex came to the line at 3:56 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR – A couple of loops and onto the bird!

MR – A nice drive up the hill and right to her bird.


26. NFC-CNFC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Floyd and Amie came to the line at 3:48 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR – Directly to the bird again!

MR – A quick loop to the bird, very nice line!


25. FC-AFC ATLASTA PRAYER, “Faith,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers

Faith and Bruce came to the line at 3:41 pm

F – Very good!

RR – Crossed the channel into the area, made a couple tight loops and was on to the bird.

MR – Out just left of the holding blind, A loop and she was on to the bird.


24. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Kenny Trott

Jammer and Kenny came to the line at 3:31 pm

F – Good flyer.

RR – Came across at just the right point to swim over and grab his bird.

MR – Couple loops below the gunners, then up behind and he bends to grab the bird.


No-Bird 23. NAFC-FC BRISTOL’S NORTH SLOPE PTARMIGAN, “Ptar,” BLM, Doreen Comrie-Bristol

Ptar and Doreen came to the line at 3:29 pm and got a No-Bird on the flyer... they will be back after 5...


22. FC-AFC BAYPOINT’S DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’, “Journey,” BLF, Craig Crook

Journey and Craig came to the line at 3:21 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR – A quick loop right to the bird!

MR – Behind the guns, made a few loops and worked to the bird.


21. FC BLACK LAGER ELEVEN, “Lager,” BLM, Jerry Patopea

Lager and Jerry came to the line at 3:15 pm

F – Very good!

RR – Lager went right to it and got his bird.

MR – Whew! That was a mark! Lazer line right up the hill directly to his bird!


20. FC ZIPLINE’S JAMESON O’GRADY, “Ozzie,” BLM, Hunter Street

Ozzie and Hunter came to the line at 3:08 pm

F – Good Flyer!

RR – Through the water and into the slot to the bird.

MR – Ozzie made a few passes deep and left of the guns, then he worked his way over to the bird.


19. FC OLD TOWNS ROUGH COUNTRY HAMMER DOWN QA2, “Trucker,” BLM, Al Arthur

Trucker and Al came to the line at 3:03 pm

F – Direct to the bird!

RR – Right to his bird again!

MR – Wide left, made a couple of loops quickly and then located his bird.

18. FC 3R’S DRIVE ME TO THE BLUE RIBBON ROAD, “Driver,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Driver and Ty came to the line at 2:54 pm

F – Pinned it!

RR – Perfect!

MR – Came into the area from the far left corner of the field, making some turns and then came along below the gunners, pulled up the hill and grabbed his bird.

17. FC BOURGEOIS’ OUISIE, NOW I’M GETTING MY TURN AT BAT, “George,” BLM, Clint Avant

George and Clint came to the line at 2:47 pm

F – Good mark!

RR – Strong line and a nice mark.

MR – Nice line to this mark also!

16. FC-AFC CREEK ROBBERS SANTA ANA WINDS, “Breeze,” BLF, Andy Kahn

Breeze and Andy came to the line at 2:38 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR – Went out deep right, hunting deep behind the bird, but she found it!

MR – Beautiful mark in front of the guns, she went right to her bird.

Handle 15. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S CRADLE ROBBER - OMG QA2, “Crook,” BLM, AJ Quintero

Crook and AJ came to the line at 2:32 pm

F – Directly to his bird.

RR – Deep right of the bird and needed to be handled to get the bird.

MR – Left of the holding blind and a little deep, hooking right to the bird.

14. FC LONEWILLOW’S SOME BEACH, “Cabo,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Cabo and Danny came to the line at 2:26 pm

F – Nice mark!

RR – Came across the water and exited at the right spot to grab his bird!

MR – Came in in front of the guns and went right to the bird.

13. FC BEAVER CREEK’S MAGIC WHITE LIGHTNING, “Madge,” YLF, Jim Beck

Madge and Jim came to the line at 2:19 pm

F – Very good mark

MR – Across the water and straight up the hill to her bird.

RR – Nice mark! Good marks all around.

12. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” BLM, Isaac Langerud

Torq and Isaac came to the line at 2:15 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR – Directly to the bird!

MR – Behind the guns and directly to the bird.

Gun Change

** Gun Change at 2:05 pm – 2:15 pm **

11. BENCALIE’S ULTRA VIOLET, “Violet,” BLF, Seth Steenburgen

Violet and Seth came to the line at 1:57 pm

F –  Pinned it!

RR – Had a significant hunt on the point, and then finally crossed at the end of the water to grab her bird.

MR – Established a dedicated hunt at the base of the hill, made a few passes and then moved up the hill to grab her bird.

10. SKOOKUM THOR, “Thor,” BLM, Tim Milligan

Thor and Tim came to the line at 1:50 pm

F – Still alive the bird went back to the gunners, but Thor didn't care and he went right to his bird and grabbed it up.

RR – Quick hunt to the bird.

MR – Just behind the guns right to the bird.

9. FC-AFC FIELD OF DREAMS WHATS ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT, “Buzz,” BLM, Craig Crook

Buzz and Craig came to the line at 1:44 pm

F – Right to the bird

RR – Perfect line to this bird!

MR – Wide left and deep and the right over to the bird.

8. FC TYG’s YOURS TRULY HUCK FINN, “Huck,” BLM, Alex Drent

Huck and Alex came to the line at 1:37 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR – A couple loops, and then right to the bird.

MR – Tight hunt behind the guns, looping right to the bird.

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7. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” BLF, Mark Medford

Tru and Mark came to the line at 1:31 pm

F – Snatched the bird up and quickly came back to the line for more!

RR – Nice mark!

MR – Pretty special, nice bird!

6. FC-AFC LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, “Tux,” BLM, Jack Gwaltney, III

Tux and Jack came to the line at 1:24 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR – Right to the bird again!

MR – Left of the guns and then directly to his bird.

Rerun 83. VINWOOD’S CHARLIE, “Charlie,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Charlie and Danny came back to the line at 1:19 pm

F – Very good!

RR – Perfect exit point to grab the bird and head back!

MR – Charlie drove up the hill and came in from the left, to scoop his bird!

5. FC SEASIDE’S WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE, “Mickey,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Mickey and Andrew came to the line at 1:12 pm

F – Quick hunt to grab his bird.

RR – Right to the area with a quick hunt to the bird.

MR – Wide left and then to the bird.

4. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Hunter Street

Fleurt and Hunter came to the line at 1:06 pm

F – Quick hunt and she got it.

RR – Right to the bird!

MR –  Drove left and deep behind the guns, came right along the timber and then down to the bird.

3. FC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” YLF, Lynn Troy

Dara and Lynn came to the line at 1:00 pm

F – Right to the bird

RR – Right to the bird again!

MR – Went out left of the blind, then looped over to find her bird.

2. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S SMARTY JONES, “Smarty,” BLF, Kenny Trott

Smarty and Kenny came to the line at 12:53 pm

F – Very Nice!

RR – Smarty veered a little left of the bird, but she took the slot through the cover and got her bird.

MR – Up the back side of the gunners, took a loop high and left and then came back to the area ad grabbed her bird.

1. FC ROCK CREEK MAC, “Max,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Max and Ty came to the line at 12:47 pm

F – Pinned it!

RR – Hammered it!

MR – Great energy! He climbed the hill and arrived left of the gunners. She moved around the gunners to located her bird.

No-Bird 83. VINWOOD’S CHARLIE, “Charlie,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Charlie and Danny came to the line and had a No-Bird on the flyer, they will be back in 5


Handle 82. FC-AFC ELI’S BIG CHIEF, “Chief,” YLM, Heather Pfluger

Chief and Heather came to the line at 12:40 pm

F – Nice Flyer!

RR – Running along the shoreline, he did not want to cross the water and needed to be handled to this bird.

MR – Got the bird!

81. FC-AFC MR. LEE’S MAGNIFICENT MISS MARGIE, “Margie,” BLF, Wayne Stupka

Margie and Wayne came to the line at 12:31 pm

F – Pinned it!

RR – Nice line out, through the cover to get her bird.

MR – Got the bird!

Handle 80. BLYTHE FERRY’S CAMBER ANGLE, “Camber,” BLF, Hunter Street

Camber and Hunter came to the line at 12:24 pm

F – Looped behind the gunners in the young trees, she came out of the loop and moved over to her bird.

RR – Landed a little left, ran through the slot but missed it, stayed in the area and came up with her bird.

MR – Hunted deep back to the timber area, looked back at her handler and was handled to this bird.

Rerun 75. FC PIRATE’S SCALLYWAG, “Wagz,” BLM, Jerry Patopea

Wagz and Jerry came back to the line at 12:20 pm

F – Right to the bird!

RR –  Right to the bird again!

MR – Wide left, hunted deep and then located his bird.

79. FC-AFC LUNATIK FRINGE, “Lulu,” BLF, Phil Heye

Lulu and Phil came to the line at 12:07 pm

F – Pinned it!

RR – Hunted the right shore, got in the water and then got out, crossed over and located her bird

MR – Hunted at the bottom of the hill near the decoys, then drove up the hill left of the guns and worked over and down to the bird.

Rerun 73. FC-AFC GUNSTOCK’S WIN CHESTER, “Chester,” YLM, Danny Farmer

Chester and Danny came back to the line at 11:58 am

F – Right to the bird

RR – Nice angle across the water, just wide left over to the bird.

MR – Just left of the gunners, then right and over to located his bird.

78. FC DIXON’S BRICKHOUSE BURKE, “Burke,” BLM, Rick Stawski

Burke and Rick came to the line at 11:51 am

F – A little left, but he looped right to it

RR – Wide right line, drove to the end of the field and into the woods, out of sight, then crossed the water and back to the bird.

MR – Drove up the hill slightly right of the guns, looped back to the bird and got it.

77. FC-AFC HIGH ROAD ABE, “Abe,” BLM, Randi Johannis

Abe and Randi came to the line at 11:46 am

F – Right to the bird.

RR – A few loops on the way to the bird, then right to it.

MR – Beautiful job to this bird!

76. WHITEWATER WONDER WOMAN, “Beezie,” BLF, Lauren Little

Beezie and Cindie came to the line at 11:38 am

F – Right to the bird!

RR – Re entered the water early, squared the channel and went left and deep, reentered the water again, came in and out to the bird.

MR – Exited the channel early, wide left going up the hill deep, hunted high on the hill then worked to the right and located her bird.

No-Bird 75. FC PIRATE’S SCALLYWAG, “Wagz,” BLM, Jerry Patopea

Wagz and Jerry came to the line and had a No-Bird on the flyer, they will be back after 5


74. SEASIDE’S DOUBLE BARREL BOURBON ON THE ROCKS, “Ice,” BLM, Craig Crook

Ice and Craig came to the line at 11:30 am

F – Long flyer, and he went right to the bird!

RR – A few loops and then over to his bird.

MR – Wide left, drove the hill deep and recovered, and then he located his bird.

No-Bird 73. FC-AFC GUNSTOCK’S WIN CHESTER, “Chester,” YLM, Danny Farmer

Chester and Danny came to the line and had a No Bird, they will be back after 5...


72. FC CALIE’S ARCHIBALD, “Archie,” BLM, Jim Beck

Archie and Jim came to the line at 11:21 am

F – Very nice mark!

RR – Landed a little short, a couple tight loops and he moved through the cover to the bird.

MR – Drove the hill deep and left. Made a loop and came around the top of the hill to grab his bird.

71. FC-AFC TUCQUAN’S BEAUTY BEHIND THE MADNESS, “Bella,” BLF, Hunter Street

Hunter and Bella came to the line at 11:14 am

F – Right to the bird

RR – A few loops and he got his bird!

MR – Wide left and then right to the bird.

70. FC-AFC SHE SELLS SEASHELLS BY THE SEASIDE, “Shelly,” BLF, Al Arthur

Shelly and Al came to the line at 11:08 am

F – Pinned the flyer!

RR – Coming in at a nice angle, moved right into the mark for a great job!

MR – Perfect!

69. FC-AFC FREERIDIN RIKKI TIKKI TAVI, “Tavi,” BLF, Marcy Wright

Tavi and Marcy came to the line at 11:02 am

F – Right to the bird

RR – Nice job right to the bird.

MR – Wide left, bending right to the bird.

Pick-Up 67. AFC COOLWATER’S THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN, “Wizard,” BLM, Alex Washburn

Wizard and Alex came to the line at 10:53 am

F – Pinned his flyer!

RR – Squared the channel but moved down to the far point with purpose, came out to cross at the right spot to recover his bird.

MR – Hunted wide right, established a hunt deep and right and was handled and then picked up.

66. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Shooter and Ty came to the line at 10:36 am

F – Nice bird!

RR – Made a few loops on the point and then he crossed the water to find his bird.

MR – Shooter arrived at the far side, pulled up the hill and arrived under the arc and found the bird.

Handle 64. J.S.’S GAME ON, “Gio,” BLM, Clint Avant

Gio and Clint came to the line at 10:29 am

F – Pinned the bird!

RR – Gio established a significant hunt at the base of the hill, and then finally worked his way up the hill and found the bird.

MR – Came out left of the fall area and kept driving, hunted deep left into the timber area and needed to be handled to the bird.

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

Foxx and Lauren came to the line at 10:22 am

F – Very good!

RR – Good mark. Squared out a little early but picks out the slot through the brush to find his bird.

MR – Great line! A couple loops at the end and he found his bird.

62. FC-AFC GIDDY UP GO II, “Giddy,” BLF, Jason Baker

Giddy and Jason came to the line at 10:10 am

F – Got the bird!

RR – Across the water and a few loops at the base of the hill, she then drove the hill and located her bird.

MR – Across the water and she got her bird!

61. FC PVS FRANK THE TANK, “Frank,” BLM, Craig Crook

Frank and Craig came to the line at 10:03 am

F – Pinned it!

RR – Across the water and through the brush to grab her bird.

MR – Got across the water and then out in a good spot, started to put it into overdrive but suddenly stopped for a loop at the base. He moved on and continued up the hill to the bird.

60. FC RENO HIGHTOWER, “Reno,” BLM, Alex Drent

Reno and Alex came to the line at 9:57 am

F – Very good!

RR – Squared across the water, came out a little shy of the fall, made a couple loops tight and then cut through the brush and onto his bird.

MR – Nice momentum, driving the hill to his bird.

Handle 59. FC-AFC KID’S SIR DRAKE OF MILE MARKER SIX, “Drake,” BLM, Cynthia Howard

Drake and Cynthia came to the line at 9:48 am

F – Drake gets his bird.

RR – Angling across the water, Drake is a little early but he comes around the brush to get his bird.

MR – Drake hangs up at the base of the hill, loops back and forth and drives the hill and works to the bird.




Photos from the 3rd Series






58. FC-AFC RMR’S WON’T BE STUMPED, “Mugs,” BLM, Kenny Trott

Mugs and Kenny came to the line at 9:42 am

F – Good Flyer

RR – Nice line! He splashed across the water, landing a little short, but he quickly went right and was on his bird.

MR – Mugs started a hunt pattern at the base of the hill, then climbed up the hill for another loop and came up with his bird.

57. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S ISSHEIT, “Zoey,” BLF, Ty Rorem

Zoey and Ty came to the line at 9:35 am

F – Right to the bird!

RR – Taking her time to identify the bird, Zoey locked in and does a nice job retrieving.

MR – Driving the hill she came up left of the blind and bends right to get her bird.

56. FC-AFC A RIVERS BREEZE BRINGS US FAITH, “Faith,” BLF, AJ Quintero

Faith and AJ came to the line at 9:27 am

F – A quick bend and she had her bird.

RR – Comes out a little early causing faith to come around the brush and grab her bird.

MR – Across the water and she drove the hill, arrived left and came around to locate her bird.

55. FC-AFC RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street

Allie and Hunter came to the line at 9:31 am

F – Made quick work of the flyer.

RR – Ally makes a couple loops on point and then crossed over to grab her bird.

MR – She climbed the hill to the left, bent to the right and then was on the bird.

Views from the Retired Gun Stations

 




54. FC-AFC BULLET’S ORDAINED DEVIL DODGER, “Deacon,” BLM, Tim Milligan

Deacon and Tim came to the line at 9:14 am

F – Deacon hunted the pines behind the gunners, after a couple loops he was out of the pines and moved to the correct side and located his bird.

RR – Very good mark!

MR – Very nice, drove the hill and scooped up his bird!

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

Mickey and Robby came to the line at 9:06 am

F – Mickey is ready to go! He is out on a good line and turns to grab his bird.

RR – He arrived at the far shore and came in a little left of the gunners, made a deep loops and worked it out to locate his bird.

MR – Very good! Drove the hill and was right to the bird.


Rerun 47. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Craig Crook

Madduxx and Craig came back to the line at 8:59 am 

F – Quick work on this bird!

RR – Pinned it!

MR – Another perfect bird! Wow!

Handle 52. FC BAYOU-STAR SNOW MOON, “Luna,” BLF, Danny Farmer

Luna and Danny came to the line at 8:50 am

F – Coming in behind the guns she bends and comes up with her duck.

RR – Luna made a few loops on the land and then crossed the channel to locate her bird.

MR – Across the water and she drove to the far shore. Hung up a the base of the hill with a couple loops, stopped to look at her handler, and she was handled to this bird.


51. FC BEN’S POPPY LEE, “Poppy,” BLF, Jim Beck

Poppy and Jim came to the line at 8:43 am

F – Good Recovery.

MR – Big splash into the channel, out and then drove the hill for a perfect mark.

RR – Nice line to the area, a couple tight loops and she had her bird.


50. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S GEORGIA PEANUT, “Peanut,” BLF, Andrew Curtis

Peanut and Andrew came to the line at 8:34 am

F – Nice bird.

MR – Drove the hill and made a couple loops before grabbing her bird.

RR – Peanut came out deep and established a hunt deep along the trees but she worked her way to the area and was able to located her bird.


49. FC-AFC TRUMARC’S WEST POINT, “Army,” BLM, Sylvia McClure

Army and Sylvia came to the line at 8:28 am

F – Just missed it but turned for a quick loop and got it on the 2nd try!

RR – Beached a little bit early after crossing the channel on the last piece of water. He made a loop right and went over to find his bird.

MR – Army drove wide left and started to head towards the tree area, but he came back down the hill and made a loop at the bottom and then drove the hill and located his bird.

 

48. FC OUTBACK’S RISING STAR, “Champ,” BLM, Steve Yozamp

Champ and Steve came to the line at 8:23 am

F – Good Bird.

RR – Squared across the channel, corrected his line a bit towards the bird as he went, crossed the channel and scooped his bird.

MR – Started up left of the gunners and came down the hill a bit more, drove the hill arriving on the correct side and found his bird.


No-Bird 47. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Craig Crook

Madduxx and Craig came to the line at 8:22 am and had a No-Bird on the Flyer.. they will be back in 5 dogs...


46. FC-AFC BUCK N FIRE FLY, “Twink,” YLF, Jerry Patopea

Twink and Jerry came to the line at 8:16 am

F – Nice Flyer!

RR – Squared out a little early from the channel, came around on land and got her bird.

MR – Drive the hill, made a quick loops and she had it!

45. FC-AFC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX, “Flex,” BLM, Johnny Armstrong

Flex and Johnny came to the line at 8:10 am

F – No problem with grabbing his flyer!

RR – Great line out and a good job locating the bird.

MR – Very nice mark!

44. FC-AFC DOCTOR CABERNET JUST IN CASE, “Doc,” BLM, Al Arthur

Doc and Al came to the line at 8:03 am

F – A couple tight looks and he was on the bird.

RR – Nice angle across the channel, exited in a good area and located his bird quickly.

MR – Nice line climbing the hillside, arrived left of the gunners but quickly corrected himself and snagged his bird.

Handle 43. FC LIVE OAKS QUEEN OF THE HIVE, “Gynny,” YLF, Lynn Troy

Gynny and Lynn came to the line at 7:xx am

F – Very Good!

RR – Nice line through the channel, made little loops in the area and she got her bird.

MR – Crossed the channel, and ran wide right. She ended up near the timber line, worked around the end of the channel to the correct side and established a hunt, but then went back to the right and was handled to the bird.

42. FC FLYWAY’S THE SAY HEY KID QA2, “Willie,” BLM, Luann Pleasant

Willie and Luann came to the line at 7:47 am

F – Nice Bird!

RR – Squared out of the channel and into the fall area. A tight couple of turns and he has his duck!

MR – Crossed the channel and came out with a great line to climb the hill. He made a couple loops in the area and found his bird.

41. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Kenny Trott

Glory and Kenny came to the line at 7:40 am

F – Nice recovery!

RR – Out across the water, angled through the channel to the other side. On the far shore she located her duck and snatched it up!

MR – Nice angle across the channel, she crossed and then climbed the hill, stopping a little high, but she returned down the hill just a bit to find her bird!


Handle 40. FC BLACKFOOT’S SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY, “Otis,” YLM, Clint Avant

Otis and Clint came to the line at 7:31 am

F – Otis climbed the hill and makes a couple passes in the timber right of the gunners, then he turns and quickly grabs his drake!

RR – Crossed the channel and Otis began to hunt and needed to be handled to this bird.

MR – Clint takes his time to let Otis lock in on this mark before sending him. Otis went out and returned with his bird in short order.


3rd Series Test Dogs

Brandon Crawford MH, “Brandy” LF
Owner: Missy Bell, Novato, CA
Handler: Missy Bell


The 1st test dog to the line for the 3rd Series was Brandy with handler Missy Bell
Brandy came to the line at 7:07 am

Flyer – Good Recovery!

Middle Retired – Angled entry into the channel, then she pulled out left of the tree and began to hunt the base of the hill. She was handled up the hill to find her retired mark.

Right Retired – She entered the channel and then she was back out on the far  shore, across the land and re-entered the channel crossing it again and exiting the far side, making a couple loops on the shore and she located her bird.

This test took Brandy approximately 7 minutes to complete




Zeiss III, “Zeiss” LM
Owner: Rich and Jodi Charrier, Nampa, ID
Handler: Jane Patopea


The second test dog came that came to the line to run the 3rd Series was Zeiss and handler Jane Patopea
Zeiss came to the line at 7:15 am.

Flyer – Quick recovery of his duck flyer!

Right Retired – Squared out across the channel, ran across the land and re-entered the channel, across to land again and located the bird.

Middle Retired – He entered the channel at a nice angle, crossing it and arriving at the far shore. A quick loop at the base of the hill and then he drove up the hill and found his duck.

This test took Zeiss about 5 minutes to complete 



3rd Series Test Description

3rd Series  –  Land/Water Triple 

We are at Goose Hollow, in Monroe, Oregon.

The mat is facing north, overlooking a hayfield with a winding channel. It is currently 43 degrees and overcast, with a 12-mph wind blowing over the handler’s right shoulder.

The birds are being thrown Middle, Right, Left.

Bird #1 is a dead drake mallard, thrown Left to Right 202 yards from the mat. The line to this bird requires the dog to angle into and down a channel. When the dog exits the channel, they must navigate several goose decoys and then push up a steep hill. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent. We will refer to this bird as MR for Middle Retired.

Bird #2 is a dead hen mallard, thrown Left to Right 160 yards from the mat. The bird lands behind a small piece of cover. The line to this bird requires the dog to cross a channel, push across a wide point and then angle back into the channel, cross it and find their bird near the shore. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent. We will refer to this bird as RR for Right Retired.

Bird #3 is a Drake Mallard Flyer. It is shot Right to Left 165 yds from the mat. The line to this bird requires the dog to cross a shallow ditch and angle up a rolling hill. We will refer to this bird as F for Flyer.

This test is taking approximately 6-7 minutes per dog.










Good Morning! - Day 2

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to day #2 of the 2023 National Retriever Championship! This morning we are set to begin the 3rd series which is a Land/Water Triple. Test Dogs are finishing up now and then we will be ready to begin with our first running dog #40. 

This morning has been another cool start to the day and is currently 43 degrees and cloudy here in Creswell. The expected high temperature will be about 58 degrees, with a light wind up to 7mph. Rain isn't predicted until later this evening here, so fingers crossed we will stay dry today!

Good Luck to the teams called back to the 3rd Series Today!

Checking out the 3rd Series