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!