Callbacks to the 5th Series

61 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 81 and 83.

10 dogs dropped: 9, 15, 22, 23, 27, 37, 46, 76, 77 and 79

**The 5th Series start dog will be #83**

NOTES: 

5th Series will be located at the Property: Duck Central

6 am the Caravan leaves from Safeway

7:15 am first Test Dog

4th Series Recap

Monday, November 13, 2023

4th Series – Water Blind

71 Dogs Started this Series. 

We kicked off the Series Monday late morning with running the test dogs at 9:54 am. The first test dog to run was "Zeiss" with handler Jane Patopea, and then next up was "Brandy" with handler Missy Bell, giving the teams a preview of this Water Blind. 

The first running dog for this test was #61 FC PVS Frank The Tank, “Frank,” with handler Craig Crook at 10:15 am.

The weather this afternoon had mostly cloudy overcast skies and temps in the mid 50's with little to no wind, and bits of sun peeking in throughout the day.

Here is how things turned out for the 4th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (0): 
Handles (0): 
Double Handles (0): 
Pick-Ups (2): 9 – 37
Break (0):

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #60 FC Reno Hightower, “Reno” with Handler Alex Drent. They completed the test this afternoon at 4:56 pm.

There were 71 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 6 hours 39 minutes, which averages out to be a little more than 5.5 minutes per dog. 

The 4th Series is officially in the books! We will be moving on to the 5th Series tomorrow. Callbacks to come!

4th Series Complete

 **Series 4 was completed and in the books at 4:56 pm **

NOTES:

• Callbacks will be posted later this evening
• The caravan to the 5th Series will leave from Safeway tomorrow morning at 6:00 am.
• We will be at Property Duck Central for the 5th.
• Test dog and running dog times will be announced with the callbacks later tonight.

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

Reno and Alex came to the line at 4:51 pm

1 whistle at the mound

3 to the water

3 in the water to the point

3 to get back into the water

3 more to get to land on the far side

and 3 final whistles to get to his bird.

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

Mugs and Kenny came to the line at 4:45 pm

4 whistles to the water

2 to the point

1 off the point

Several whistles in the water

2 whistles to the bird

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

Zoey and Ty came to the line at 4:41 pm

Excellent initial line

1 whistle into the channel

2 from the channel to the point

2 off the point back into the channel

2 in the channel to the far shore

1 on land to the bird.

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

Allie and Hunter came to the line at 4:34 pm

3 whistles to the channel

1 to the point

2 off the point into the channel

3 in the channel

1 on land and a check down. 

Well done.

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

Deacon and Tim came to the line at 4:28 pm

1 whistle at the mound

2 to the water

2 in the water

2 to the point and back into the water

2 in the water

2 on land to the bird

Nice Job.

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

Mickey and Robby came to the line at 4:21 pm

1 whistle at the mound

2 in the water

2 in the water to the point

2 to get off the point

4 whistles into the water

3 final whistles to the bird

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

Luna and Danny came to the line at 4:15 pm

3 whistles to adjust the initial line that carried her across the channel

1 on the point

1 off the point

3 in the water

2 on land to the bird

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

Poppy and Jim came to the line at 4:11 pm

1 whistle at the mound

1 into the water

1 to get on the point

2 to get back into the water

4 while in the water

1 to the bird for a Great job.

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

Peanut and Andy came to the line at 4:05 pm

Lined past the mound
3 whistles to the water
3 to get on the point
1 off the point
2 in the water
3 more whistles to the bird.

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

Army and Sylvia came to the line at 4:00 pm

1 quick whistle by the shed

2 to the water and across it

2 off the point and into the channel

3 in the channel

3 out but army missed the area

Multiple whistles to get to the bird

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

Champ and Steve came to the line at 3:57 pm

1 whistle at the mound

3 to the water

3 in the water

2 on the land point

1 back in the water

and 2 more to the bird.

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

Madduxx and Craig came to the line at 3:49 pm

5 whistles before the water

2 in the water to the point

2 to get off the point

2 in the water

2 on land to the bird. Nice.

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

Twink and Jerry came to the line at 3:45 pm

1 whistle at the mound

Multiple whistles to get to the water

1 whistle to get to the land point

Multiple whistles to get in the water again

Then on land over to the bird.

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

Flex and Johnny came to the line at 3:39 pm

Lined past the mound
2 whistles to the water
1 whistle to the point
1 to get back into the water
2 in the water
3 to his bird.

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

Doc and Al came to the line at 3:36 pm

2 whistles to the channel
1 to cross it
3 off the point
1 in the water but came back up on the right shoreline
1 whistle to get back in the channel that carried him out on the left shore
1 more whistle to the bird.

Gun Change

**Gun Change 3:33 pm – 3:36 pm**

A Couple Scrapbook Photos from the 4th:

Tom Vaughn and Julie Cole

 

Andy Kahn

The Judges

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

Willie and Luann came to the line at 3:30 pm

1 whistle after the shed
1 after the cove
1 into the channel
1 across the channel and onto the point
3 off the land and into the channel
2 in the channel and out at the end
2 final whistles for a nice end

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

Glory and Kenny came to the line at 3:23 pm

Lined past the mound
4 whistles to get into the water
1 in the water
1 on land and to get back in
4 more in the water
1 whistle on the land and right over to her bird!

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

Otis and Clint came to the line at 3:18 pm

1 whistle at the mound
4 to get to the water
1 in the water and up on the point
2 more to get back in the water
Multiple whistles in the channel
A few more to the bird.

39. SNEAK ATTACK FOR A HOSTILE TAKEOVER QA2, “Raider,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Raider and Ty came to the line at 3:12 pm

3 whistles into the channel that carried him nicely to the point
1 whistle on the point and
2 to get off the point
4 in the channel
2 up on the land and Raider takes that cast back to the water but is quickly handled back to the bird.

Pick-up 37. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S POMPANO JACK, “Jack,” BLM, Phil Heye

Jack and Phil came to the line at 3:08 pm

6 whistles to get into the channel
and Jack crossed to the first point and stays on land until after the second point
3 whistles to get off the point into the water
2 in the channel and back on the right shore
Several whistles and the dog was picked up

35. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, Danny Farmer

Willow and Danny came to the line at 3:01 pm

1 whistle on the mound
4 to get into the water
2 in the water to the point
2 off the point and back into the water
3 in the water and then right to the bird!

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

Ivy and Craig came to the line at 2:56 pm

Lined into the water
1 whistle in the water to get on the point
1 to get back in the water from the point
2 to the land
3 to the bird. Beautiful blind.

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

Slam and Jim came to the line at 2:50 pm

Good initial line

2 whistles in the water

1 in the water and to the point

1 off the point

4 to go down the channel and out

4 more to get to the bird.

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

Deuce and Alex came to the line at 2:45 pm

1 whistle near the shed

2 more to enter the channel and angle across

3 to go up on point

2 off the point

4 in the channel

3 out of the water and to the bird.

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

Sue and Andrew came to the line at 2:40 pm

1 whistle at the mound

1 into the water

2 to the point

1 off the point

2 while in the water

2 on land over to the bird

Nice job!

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

Dozer and Alvin came to the line at 2:35 pm

Lined past the mound

3 whistles to get into the water

3 while in the water

Out onto the land

Multiple whistles to get back into the channel

3 in the second water

1 right to the bird, Nice ending

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

Lethal and Jason came to the line at 2:31 pm

Good Momentum and held the initial line, but started pulling left

3 whistles to the water

1 across the water

1 off the point back into the water

4 in the channel and out

3 more whistles to the bird

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

Cricket and Alex came to the line at 2:26 pm

Excellent momentum

Held her initial line for a good ways

1 whistle into the water

3 on to the point

1 off

3 in the water

4 whistles to the end

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

Floyd and Amie came to the line at 2:21 pm

1 whistle before the mound

2 whistles to get into the water

2 in the water

2 on the point and back into the water

4 to get up on the land

1 more to the bird

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

Faith and Bruce came to the line at 2:15 pm

1 whistle at the mound

4 to the water

2 to the point

3 to get into the water

Multiple whistles in the water

2 quick whistles on land to her bird.

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

Jammer and Kenny came to the line at 2:09 pm

Great momentum

3 whistles and he is in the channel

1 in the water to the land point

1 off the point and nicely centered in the channel

3 to the shore

4 to the end

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

Ptar and Doreen came to the line at 2:04 pm

1 quick whistle by the shed to adjust the line

2 more in the water to get him across

2 to get off the point

4 more to land  but he ends up left of the bird and moves on

Multiple whistles to get the bird.

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

Journey and Craig came to the line at 1:57 pm

Lined past the mound

3 to the water

Exited the water way left

Back in the water over to the point with multiple whistles

Several whistles in the second water to get to the land and then to the bird.

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

Lager and Jerry came to the line at 1:49 pm

1 whistle at the mound

4 to the water

3 to the land point

2 to get back into the water

Multiple whistles in the water and to the bird.

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

Ozzie and Hunter came to the line ...

Great momentum out

4 whistles to the channel

2 through the water to the point

2 off the point

3 on to the shore

Ozzie jumped back in the channel, took two more whistles to reset and get to the bird.

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

Trucker and Al came to the line at 1:36 pm

Multiple whistles to get into the water

2 in the water and on point

1 to get back in the water

4 down the channel

A couple final whistles to the bird.

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

Driver and Ty came to the line at 1:31 pm

Early whistles by the shed

2 into the channel

2 off the point

3 to keep centered in the channel

3 to the bird after he landed on water

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

George and Clint came to the line at 1:26 pm

1 whistle at the mound

4 to get into the water

1 in the water to get on the land

1 to get back into the water

Multiple whistles in the water to get to the land

A couple of whistles right at the bird and he has it!

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

Breeze and Andy came to the line at 1:31 pm

Good momentum out

2 whistles to the water

she veered a little left going in

2 whistles in the water and up on to the point

3 to get off the point

multiple in the channel and to a nice end

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

 Crook and AJ came to the line at 1:14 pm

2 whistles to the mound

Multiple whistles to get into the water

3 to the point

1 to get off the point into the water

1 in the channel

Multiple whistles to get to his bird.

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

Cabo and Danny came to the line at 1:07 pm

4 whistles carried him to the water

4 to the point

2 off the point and down the channel

2 whistles to the end

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

Madge and Jim came to the line at 1:00 pm

2 whistles to the mound

Multiple whistles to the water

1 in the water to get onto the point

1 to get off the point

3 whistles in the water

2 whistles to the bird.

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

Torq and Isaac came to the line at 12:53 pm

Good momentum

Torq is in the water before his first whistle

then another whistle and he is on the point

1 off the point and he carries this line a good portion of the channel

2 along the shoreline and on the bird. Well done.

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

Violet and Seth came to the line ...

2 whistles to the water

1 on the point

1 back into  the channel and nicely down the channel

1 to get out and another back in

A few whistles at the end

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

Thor and Tim came to the line at 12:35 pm

1 whistle to correct his line

2 whistles to the channel

3 whistles  off the point and down the channel

2 more to the bird

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

2 whistles before the mound

Multiple whistles to the water ...

... dog had to be picked up ...

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

Huck and Alex came to the line at 12:28 pm

1 whistle early

1 to the water and across the channel and onto the point

1 off the point

4 near the end of the channel to get lined up and out of the water 

2 on land to the bird for a very nice blind.

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

Tru and Mark came to the line at 12:23 pm

1 whistle on the mound

3 to get into the water

2 to get on the land point

1 to get back in the water

multiple whistles in the water

a few more to get to the end and her bird. Nice.

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

Tux and Jack came to the line ...

4 whistles before the water

1 in the water to get on point

3 on point to get back in the water

4 in the channel

2 at the end for a nice job

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

Mickey and Andrew came to the line at 12:14 pm

1 whistle to get to the mound

4 to get into the water

3 to get on the land point

  he got back into the water nicely without any whistles

3 to get back on land after swimming the channel

2 final whistles to the bird. Nice job!

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

Fleurt and Hunter came to the line at 12:07 pm

2 early whistles to the shed and to adjust the line

2 to get to the channel

3 to the shore

3 off the point

a few more to get through and out of the channel

3 to the end

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

Dara and Lynn came to the line at 12:02 pm

1 whistle before the mound

  caught the heel of the mound

3 whistles to the water

3 whistles to the land

1 whistle to get back in the water

4 more while in the channel

3 whistles at the end for a nice blind.

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

Smarty and Kenny came to the line at 11:57 am

2 whistles to adjust her initial line out

1 to the water

2 to the point

1 off the point, but she scalloped the shore

1 more to get off the land into the water

3 to adjust the line in the water and get out

3 final whistles to the bird.

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

Max and Ty came to the line at 11:53 am

Caught the heel of the mound

1 whistle to get into the water

4 to get onto the land point

1 to get into the water again

Multiple whistles in the water

3 at the end for a very nice ending

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

Charlie and Danny came to the line at 11:46 am

 5 whistles to the channel

1 across the channel to the point

1 off the point

4 in the channel

3 to the end but he missed it

Multiple whistles to get his bird

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

Margie and Wayne came to the line at 11:40 am

1 whistle on the mound

2 to get to the water

1 in the water

1 to get back in the water

Multiple whistles to get to the land

A few more whistles and she had her bird.

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

Lulu and Phil came to the line ...

2 whistles to adjust her initial line

2 to get into the channel

4 to the shore and off

multiple whistles in the channel

once she landed she had multiple more whistles at the end to bring her to the bird.

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

Burke and Rick came to the line at 11:27 am

3 whistles to the mound

2 to get to the water

1 into the water

2 to get back in the water

4 to get up on the land

Multiple whistles to the bird.

Hall of Fame Announcement

 

 2023 Retriever Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement

People:
Richard Dallesasse
Billy Sargenti

Dogs:
NAFC-FC Texas Troubador, "Tubb", Owned by Martha & John F. Russell, Jr.

NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse, "Mickey", Owned by Charlie Hines

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

Abe and Randi came to the line at 11:21 am

5 whistles to get past the cove and into the channel

4 to the far shore

4 off the point and into the channel again

3 while in the channel

Multiple whistles at the end as he was left and deep, and was brought back to find his bird.

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

Beezie and Lauren came to the line at 11:13 am

5 whistles to the water and across to point

4 off the point

3 to get her down the channel

2 to keep her centered

1 over to the land and then

Multiple whistles as she got deep of the blind, but she is worked back to the bird.

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

Wagz and Jerry came to the line at 11:08 am

1 whistle to adjust his initial line

1 in the channel and up on the point

  off the point and down the channel

Multiple whistles in the channel near the end

3 out and back to the bird.