8th Series Recap

Friday, November 17, 2023

8th Series – Water Blind

30 Dogs Started the 8th Series.

We began this morning with running the test dogs starting at 7:28 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 look at this tough Water Blind test.

The first running dog was #63 NFC-AFC Bayou Teche Swing For The Fence, “Foxx,” with handler Lauren Hays at 7:56 am.

The weather this morning was mostly cloudy overcast skies, a light drizzle and temps in the upper 40's.  

This was another fast-moving test ....

Here is how things turned out for the 8th Series…

Less than 5 whistles: 3 dogs

5-10 Whistles: 13 dogs

10+ Whistles: 13 dogs
Pick-Ups (1): #2
Break (0):

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #61 FC PV'S Frank The Tank, “Frank,” with handler Craig Crook. They finished the test and the Series was completed at 10:29 am.

There were 30 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 2 hours and 33 minutes, which averages out to be just more than 5 minutes per dog. 

The 8th Series is officially in the books! We will be moving on to the 9th Series.

Callbacks to come!

8th Series Test Complete

**Series 8 was completed and in the books at 10:29 am**

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

Frank and Craig came to the line at 10:24 am

2 whistles before the road

1 into the water

3 whistles while in the water

1 up the hill to the bird

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

Zoey and Ty came to the line at 10:17 am

1 whistle to the road

3 through the water and Zoey lined it out of the water to the bird! Great Job!

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

Peanut and Andrew came to the line at 10:14 am

2 whistles to the road

2 whistles through the water

3 whistles to the end

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

Champ and Steve came to the line ...

2 whistles and he tucked left around the hillside
1 whistle for a good recovery
4 whistles in the water
2 whistles up for a good end

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

Madduxx and Craig came to the line...

2 whistles off the road
3 whistles in the water
4 more up the hill to the blind

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

Flex and Johnny came to the line at 9:57 am

2 whistles to the road

4 whistles in the water

some handler confusion on the blind marker, but the dog got the bird

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

Doc and Al came to the line at 9:53 am

2 whistles on the road

1 to the water

2 through the water

2 up and out to the bird

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

Raider and Ty came to the line at 9:49 am

2 early whistles and then another 2 to pass the road

2 down the hill

working the line to the bird took about 6 whistles

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

Ivy and Craig came to the line at 9:44 am

Ivy is high on the slope and she takes 3 whistles to the road

2 in the water

and 5 more whistles up the hill to her bird

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

Deuce and Alex came to the line at 9:40 am

2 whistles to the road

2 to the water

Multiple in the water and out

4 more whistles to go up the hill to the blind

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

Dozer and Alvin came to the line...

4 whistles to the road
2 to adjust his line
Multiple whistles in the water
Nice exit from the water but pulled left
4 whistles up and on to the bird

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

Lethal and Jason came to the line at 9:30 am

3 whistles to the road

A Big splash into the water

3 whistles to exit

3 more up the hill to the bird.

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

Floyd and Amie came to the line at 9:26 am

2 whistles to the road

A Couple whistles in the water

And he lined it from the water to the bird!

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

Faith and Bruce came to the line ...

3 whistles down
A nice big splash into both bodies of water!
4 whistles in the middle
3 more up the hill to the blind

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

Jammer and Kenny came to the line at 9:14 am

4 whistles to the road

3 in and through the water

4 whistles up the exit corridor and to the blind.

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

Lager and Jerry came to the line at 9:10 am

2 whistles before the road

4 through the water

Multiple casts trying to move left

and bring him to the bird.

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

Ozzie and Hunter came to the line at 9:05 am

1 whistle to the road
1 down the hill
3 in the water
3 out 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 9:00 am

3 whistles to the road

2 into the water

3 in the water

3 more whistles to the end