Callbacks to the 5th

**Test 4 was completed and in the books today at 3:11 pm**

Callbacks to the 5th Series:
All Dogs Are Called back to the 5th

81 dogs were called back: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 and 99.

0 dogs dropped

Dog #27 will start the 5th Series ...  

Instructions for the 5th –

• Test dogs will run at 6:15 am
• Go to the Clubhouse and follow the signs for the 5th Series location

4th Series Recap

Monday November 14, 2022

4th Series – Water Blind

81 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs: Test Dogs started out the 4th Series 10:35 am, beginning with "Steel," and then "Gretta," giving the competitors a quick overview of what to expect in this Water Blind series.

Start: The Series officially kicked off with the first running dog #1 FC-AFC MIDWAY’S AVENTADOR, “Jenny,” BLF with handler Tim Milligan at 10:51 am this morning.

Conditions: The weather was mostly clear and sunny all day, with temps starting in the 30s and getting up into the mid 40's. It was a brisk day with a slight breeze going W at or below 6mph.

Finish: Our last running dog for the day, and for Series 4 was dog #99 FC M&T’S MAESTRO’S TANGLED UP IN NOTES QA2, “Rayna,” BLF, with handler Craig Crook. They came to the line Monday afternoon at 3:09 pm and the test was concluded at 3:11 pm. 

81 dogs were sent from the line today in this series, taking approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes in total, with the average running time to be about 3 minutes per dog. It was a fast moving series!

The 4th Series is officially in the books! Callbacks will be coming shortly and we will start the 5th Series Tuesday Morning!

 

99. FC M&T’S MAESTRO’S TANGLED UP IN NOTES QA2, “Rayna,” BLF, Craig Crook

Craig and Rayna came to the line at 3:09 pm

Over the mound and she was on her way

1 whistle and that carried her all the way to the far shore

2 more whistles to the bird

98. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S SWEET GEORGIA PEACH, “Peaches,” BLF, Andrew Curtis

Andrew and Peaches came to the line at 3:06 pm

Over the mound

3 whistles before the pond

1 in the pond

1 to get through the gap

2 more to the bird

97. NFC-AFC I’M YOUR SEARCH ENGINE, “Google,” BLM, Alan Pleasant

Alan and Google came to the line at 3:04 pm

Over the mound

3 whistles before the pond

1 in the pond

2 to get through the gap

3 more to get to the bird

96. FC-AFC GREENWOOD CREEK’S RANGER DANGER, “Ranger,” BLM, Douglas Haymans

Douglas and Ranger came to the line at 3:03 pm

Around the base of the mound

2 whistles to the water

2 more to the far shore and then to the bird

 

 

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

Mark and Deacon came to the line at 3:01 pm

Over the mound and out into the pond in 2 whistles

Carried that to the far shore

2 whistles through the keyhole and on to the bird

 

 

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

Ty and Driver came to the line at 2:56 pm

Over the edge of the mound

2 whistles in the field before the pond

1 through the gap

2 to get to the bird

 

 

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

Jason and Lethal came to the line at 2:53 pm

1st whistle just before the pond

1 in the pond

1 through the gap

1 at the bird

 

 

92. FC-AFC BLACKWATER DEXTER, “Dexter,” BLM, Clint Avant

Clint and Dexter came to the line...

Around the base of the mound

3 whistles to the water

2 more in the water

5 more to get to the bird

 

 

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

Danny and Chester came to the line at 2:48 pm

Over the mound

2 whistles to the water

2 through the water

2 more to get to the bird

 

 

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

Kenny and Jammer came to the line at 2:44 pm

Carried his initial line over the mound and across the field

1st whistle in the pond

1 more to get through the gap

1 to the bird with a check down

 

 

88. FC SEASIDE’S MOJO MOXY, “Boots,” BLF, Craig Crook

Craig and Boots came to the line at 2:41 pm

Over the mound and across the field

1st whistle in the pond

1 more to get through the gap

2 to get to the bird

 

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

Hunter and Bella came to the line at 2:39 pm

3 whistles to the water

2 out of the water to the gap

5 more to the bird – she came across the top of the mound to get her bird

86. FC OLD TOWNS ROUGH COUNTRY HAMMER DOWN QA2, “Trucker,” BLM, Bill Bailey

Bill and Trucker came to the line at 2:36 pm

Over the mound

3 whistles to the water

3 whistles to the far mound

a check down and on the bird

84. FC-AFC WOOD RIVER’S PERFECT PASS, “Lonzo,” BLM, AJ Quintero

AJ and Lonzo came to the line at 2:34 pm

Over the mound and into the field

1 whistle in the field

1 in the pond

1 through the gap

1 at the bird

83. FRANKLIN’S 29 DEGREES TRUE NORTH, “Frank,” YLM, Rob Erhardt

Rob and Frank came to the line at 2:31 pm

Over the mound

3 whistles before the pond

2 to get through the gap

1 more at the bird

81. FC-AFC LAIRD’S CYNFUL SEASIDE GAMBLE, “Betty,” BLF, Chris Parkinson

Chris and Betty came to the line at 2:25 pm

Over the mound

3 whistles to the water

3 more through the water

3 more whistles to get to the end

80. FC SWEETIE’S LITTLE DASH-A-RUE QA2, “Dash,” BLF, Alex Drent

Alex and Dash came to the line at 2:23 pm

Over the mound

1st whistle to adjust line

2 more to the water

2 to get out of the water

6 whistles to get to the bird

79. TIOGA APPLE IDOG QAA, “Ti,” BLM, Edward Forry

Ed and Ti came to the line at 2:21 pm

Over the mound

2 whistles to get into the pond

Carried this line through the pond and the gap

2 more to get to his bird

**Gun Change**

 Final Gun Change 2:12 pm

78. FC-AFC GLENHOMA’S SOGGY BOTTOMS MILDRED, “Millie,” BLF, Tim Milligan

Tim and Millie came to the line at 2:18 pm

Over the mound

1st whistle in the field – carried this line across the pond

2 more whistles to get through the gap

1 final whistle at the bid

77. FC JS’S GET YOUR RUSH ON, “Rush,” BLM, Craig Crook

Craig and Rush came to the line at 2:07 pm

Around the base of the mound

2 whistles to the water

5 whistles through the water

multiple whistles to the end

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

Andrew and Mickey came to the line at 2:04 pm

Around the base of the mound

1 whistle to get to the pond

2 more in the water

3 whistles to get to the end

75. FC CREW’S SPLINTERED TIMBER, “Timber,” BLM, Jerry Patopea

Jerry and Timber came to the line at 2:05 pm

Over the mound and out into the field

1st whistle before the pond and he carried this line to the far shore

3 more whistles through the gap – wide right

A few more whistles to get to the bird over the mound

74. FC KANGA’S KRYPTONITE COCKTAIL, “Kanga,” BLF, Danny Farmer

Danny and Kanga came to the line at 2:02 pm

Across the left end of the mound

1st whistle at the pond

1 through the gap and then up and around the mound

2 to get to the bird

73. FC BDS BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE, “Rain,” BLF, Hunter Street

Hunter and Rain came to the line at 1:59 pm

Over the mound

2 whistles to the water

this carried her through the water

3 final whistles to the end

72. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” BLF, Chris Ledford

Chris and Tru came to the line at 1:56 pm

Around the base of the mound

2 whistles and handle to the water

2 whistles in the water

multiple whistles to move right and then a few more to the bird

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

Al and Doc came to the line at 1:52 pm

Over the mound he had 4 whistles before the pond

hard time stopping in the water

3 whistles to get through the gap

1 final whistle at the bird

68. FC WOODLAKE’S MAINE SPICE, “Woody,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Ty and Woody came to the line at 1:49 pm

Over the mound and across the field

2 whistles at the edge of the pond

3 more to get through the gap

1 final whistle at the bird

 

 

67. FC-AFC FIREWEED’S THE KING OF COOL, “McQueen,” CBRM, Linda Harger

Linda and McQueen came to the line ...

Over the mound

3 whistles to the pond

2 more in the water

Multiple whistles to move him left and to the bird

 

 

66. FC-AFC TAMARACK’S LONG RIDER, “Cole,” BLM, David Furin

David and Cole came to the line  ...

Over the mound

3 whistles to the water

4 to go through the water

5 to get to the mound area

Cole slips around the back and comes up over the middle of the mound and to the bird

64. FC SEASIDE’S LL COOL J, JR, “Cool J,” BLM, Craig Crook

Craig and Cool J came to the line at 1:40 pm

Over the mound and into the pond before the 1st whistle

1 whistle in the pond

1 through the gap

1 at the bird

 

 

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

Isaac and Torq came to the line at 1:37 pm

Over left 1/4 of the mound

1 whistle to the pond

2 in the pond

2 through the gap

2 more and a check down at the bird

62. FC-AFC CAJUN NIGHTMARES ROUGAROUX, “Boo,” BLF, JD Babb

JD and Boo came to the line at 1:35 pm

Nice line over the mound

2 whistles to the water

4 in the water

3 more to the bird

61. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Bert Windham

Bert and Zeke came to the line at 1:31 pm

Took a little edge off the mound
1 whistle into the pond
2 in the water
5 whistles to get moved to the left side of the mound and on to the bird.

 

 

60. FC SDK’S MODERATION IS FOR COWARDS, “Kikr,” BLM, Jim Beck

Jim and Kikr came to the line at 1:26 pm

Over the mound

5 whistles to the pond

1 whistle in the pond

4 more and a check down from the gap to the bird

 

 

59. FC-AFC CK’S TOPEND STARWARS, “Luke,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and Luke came to the line at 1:23 pm

Over the left side of the mound

2 whistles before the pond

3 whistles through the gap

2 to the bird

58. FC BLACK SHAMROCK’S WOODY, “Wood,” BLM, Al Arthur

Al and Wood came to the line at 1:22 pm

Over the mound and then the 1st whistle to adjust the line

1 more to the water that carried him through and out

3 more to move left and got behind the mound

A few more whistles and he was on the bird

56. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR ALL JAZZED UP, “Ella,” BLF, Suzan Caire

Suzan and Ella came to the line at 1:19 pm

Nice line over the mound

1 quick whistle to adjust her line

2 more into the water

1 more on the far shore

4 whistles for good control and to the bird

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

Johnny and Flex came to the line at 1:13 pm

Over the left side of the mound

Carried this line to the pond

2 whistles in the pond

and that carried him out to the mound

2 more whistles and a check down at the bird

 

 

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

Steve and Champ came to the line at 1:11 pm

Clipped the left corner of the mound and carried this initial line

across the flat area and across the pond

2 whistles to get through the gap

3 more to get to the bird

 

 

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

Luann and Willie came to the line at 1:02 pm

Carried his initial line over the mound and into the pond

1 whistle in the pond

2 whistles from the pond through the gap

3 more whistles and a check down to the bird

**Gun Change**

 Gun Change at 1:05 pm

52. FC-AFC-CAFC BAYPOINTS THOUSAND FATHOM EDGE, “Ouuks,” BLM, Kylie Vandebrake

Kylie and Ouuks came to the line ...

Over the left side of the mound

4 whistles to move into the water

3 more to move left

2 to the right to then he got behind the mound

a couple final whistles to get back around to where the bird was

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

AJ and Faith came to the line ...

Good line out 

1 whistle to the water

1 to get out of the pond

2 more to move left and get her bird

 

 

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

Jerry and Lager came to the line at 12:51 pm

Over the top of the mound

2 whistles to the pond

2 in the pond and that carried him through the gap

4 additional whistles to the bird

 

 

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

Craig and Madduxx came to the line at 12:49 pm

Out over the left side of the mound

2 whistles before the pond

Carried him all the way through the gap

3 more to the bird

 

 

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

Alex and Ripley came to the line at 12:47 pm

Over the edge
1 whistle to adjust entry to the water
1 whistle out the water
1 more to move left in front of the mound and he was on the bird

 

 

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

Danny and Willow came to the line at 12:43 pm

Over the left side of the mound

2 or 3 whistles before the pond

2 whistles in the pond

1 through the gap

2 more and a check down at the bird

 

 

46. FC TUCQUAN’S TAKIN’ THE RYSK, “Rysk,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and Rysk came to the line at 12:40 pm

Over the left side of the mound

1st whistle at the pond

1 whistle in the pond

2 through the gap

1 final whistle at the bird

 

 

45. FC-AFC RIVERWATCH GETS A LIMIT, “Limit,” BLM, Mark Medford

Mark and Limit came to the line at 12:38 pm

1st whistle came near the shore

this carried him across the water

4 whistles to move out of cover and move him right and onto the bird

 

 

44. FC-AFC SILVERTIP SECRET WEAPON, “Lazer,” BLM, Rob Erhardt

Rob and Lazer came to the line at 12:34 pm

2 whistles after the mound to adjust for water

1 out of the water

1 to move right 

2 more to get to the bird

41. FC-AFC LOUISIANA BLACK MAGIC SPELL, “Hex,” BLM, Tim Milligan

Tim and Hex came to the line at 12:30 pm

Over the left side of the mound

3 whistles to the pond

2 in the pond

1 through the gap

2 or 3 more to get to the bird after going over the mound

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

Marcy and Tavi came to the line at 12:26 pm

Left of the mound

3 whistles before the pond

1 through the gap

2 quick casts to the bird

 

 

38. FC TOP GUN OAKLEY’S INZAYNITY, “Zayne,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Ty and Zayne came to the line at 12:21 pm

1st whistle at the waters edge

3 in the water

2 more to move onto the bird

 

 

39. FC CAMELOT’S ON THE EDGE OF SIN, “Brook,” BLF, Edward Forry

Ed and Brook came to the line at 12:24 pm

Nice line over the mound

2 whistles to adjust for water entry

1 in the water

2 to adjust her to the right

2 more to move left and onto the bird

37. FC-AFC BLACK LABS MATTER II, “Brody,” BLM, John Schneider

John and Brody came to the line at 12:18 pm

 Over the left side of the mound
3 whistles before the pond
This carried him from the pond through the gap
1 whistle at the mound
1 at the bird

 

 

36. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” BLF, Lauren Hays

Lauren and Ryan came to the line at 12:15 pm

3 whistles past the mound before the pond

3 in the pond

1 past the gap

1 on the mound to the bird

 

 

35. H FORD 11, “Deuce,” BLM, Alex Drent

Alex and Deuce came to the line at 12:12 pm

4 whistles to work out a good entry to the water

Carried this line to the cedars

3 to move him to the left side of the mound and the bird

34. FC-AFC MIDNIGHT TRAINS TEXAS RANGER, “Deets,” BLM, Chris Ledford

Chris and Deets came to the line at 12:09 am

4 whistles to get the line to enter the water

1 more to move out of the water

2 to the mound

1 more to move to the left side of the mound and to the bird

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

 Craig and Buzz came to the line at 12:08 pm

Carried his line over the mound to the edge of the pond

1 whistle carried him to the gap

2 through the gap

1 at the mound

and 1 more to the bird

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

 Jim and Slam came to the line at 12:05 pm

Carried his line through to the edge of the pond

1 whistle to get into the water

1 in the pond

2 to go through the gap – carried all the way to the bird

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

 Danny and Luna came to the line at 12:02 pm

1 whistle after the mound

That carried her to the water

1 whistle in the water to push through the old area of the fall

1 more whistle to move forward to the mound and her bird

**Gun Change**

 Gun Change at 11:58 am

29. RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street

Hunter and Allie came to the line at 11:56 am

A quick whistle after the mound

1 more to the water

1 to move past the old fall area

2 to drive back and she darts left

3 more whistles and she was back to the bird

28. FC SLIDERS CLOSE CALL AT THE PLATE, “Safe,” BLM, Al Arthur

Al and Safe came to the line at 11:52 am

Over the side of the mound

Carried this line through the pond

1st whistle to get through the gap

1 more to the bird

 

 

27. FC-AFC WINDY CITY’S LONE RANGER, “Ranger,” BLM, Charlie Hines

 Charlie and Ranger came to the line at 11:49 am

Left of the mound

1 whistle before the pond

1 in the pond

1 carried him through the gap

2 more to the mound and the bird

25. FC SEMPER MT HOOD MACI, “Maci,” GF, Jerry Patopea

Jerry and Maci came to the line at 11:46 am

Nice initial line took himOver the mound and into the water - Exited the water

3 whistles in the field and from the cedars to the bird.

 

 

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

 Malcolm and Poncho came to the line at 11:43 am

3 whistles after the mound to adjust for water entry

2 more to move out of the water

4 to progress to the mound with 

multiple additional whistles to the bird

Cocktail Party – SCRAPBOOK 1

E N J O Y …

Jackie McKay & Marty Kirby

Mark Menzies, Laura & Alvin Hatcher

Barbara Haith, John Russell, Terri & Wayne Curtis

Darin Collins, DVM AKC-CHF, Tom Vaughn and Mitch Patterson

Becky Eckett, Pam Wulf, Gwen Jones, Sue Reynolds and Suzan Caire

Kenny Trott & Marcy Wright

Chris Parkinson & Cynthia Young

Ed Forry and Fred Rohrer

Debbi & Brooks Gibson

Mary Gem and Tina Styan

22. FC-AFC CANE CREEK’S WICKED RIVER, “River,” BLF, Jimmie Darnell

Jimmie and River came to the line at 11:40 am

Lined over the mound

3 whistles to the pond

2 through the gap

1 to the mound

1 to the bird

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

Lynn and Dara came to the line at 11:37 am

Carried the line over the mound

1 whistle into the pond

1 whistle while in the pond

1 whistle through the gap

2 more and a come-in for the bird.

20. FC-AFC LOCK FIVE’S TANGLED UP IN BLUE, “Tango,” BLF, Chris Ledford

Chris and Tango came to the line at 11:35 am

2 whistles into the water

4 whistles to cast out of the water and lunging water at the edge

5 whistles to move to the proper area of the mound

where Tango quickly scooped up his bird

18. SHOTGUN RIDER OF FAITH, “Tim,” BLM, JD Babb

JD and Tim came to the line at 11:32 am

1 whistle to adjust his line

Carried that into the pond and to the far shore

1 whistle to get out of the water

2 more to the mound

and a check down whistle at the end

16. FC YIPPEE KAI YEA MCBUNN, “Kai,” BLF, Dave Smith

Dave and Kai came to the line at 11:28 am

She stayed left of the mound with her initial line

3 whistles in the flat area before the pond

1 through the gap

1 at the mound

multiple quick come-in whistles to get her from the back side of the mound to the bird.

15. FC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Amie and Floyd came to the line at 11:25 am

Initial line took him over the mound

1 whistle before the pond

2 more in the pond

1 at the base of the mound to the bird

 

 

14. FC ROBBER’S MS MUDDY PAWS, “Rain,” BLF, Rob Erhardt

Rob and Rain came to the line at 11:21 am

Initial line carried him to the pond

1 whistle to get into the water

5 more from the water to the blind

13. FC VIEWMARK’S GENE GENE THE SHOOTIN’ MACHINE, “Colt,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Danny and Colt came to the line at 11:18 am

Over the mound

4 whistles to line up to enter the water

2 through the water

6 more to get him to the mound and moved right and to the bird

12. FC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Andrew and Raymond came to the line at 11:15 am

His initial line carried him over the mound

3 whistles to the pond

1 in the pond to go left

This carried him to the front base of the mound 

1 more whistle put him on the bird.

 

 

10. FC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and King came to the line at 11:12 am

Over the mound

3 whistles on the way to the pond

2 to get through the gap or keyhole

3 and a final check down to finish

9. DOCHENO ORIGINAL FORD, “Duke,” BLM, Alex Drent

Alex and Duke came to the line at 11:08 am

1 Whistle right off the mound

1 more after to get into the water

He got hung up near the old fall area

2 whistles to push past that area

4 whistles to the end to get his bird.

8. FC-AFC SHORELINE’S PRESS ON REGARDLESS, “Clyde,” BLM, Edward Forry

Ed and Clyde came to the line at 11:05 am

Clyde took his initial line halfway to the water before he needed a couple whistles to adjust the line

He carried this to the cedars area where he took a few more whistles to get to the correct area of the mound and the bird.

6. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” BLM, Al Arthur

Al and Blue came to the line at 11:03 am

Carried his initial line over the mound

1 whistle right before the pond

1 through the key hole (the old fall area and a cedar tree)

2 or 3 when he slipped behind the mound to get the bird

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

Breck and Drake came to the line at 10:59 am

1 whistle after the mound to adjust the line

1 in the pond to go right

1 at the old fall to go right

1 at the 1st tree to go left

1 on the mound to get his bird.

4. FC-AFC BUCK N MAXWELL, “Max,” YLM, Jerry Patopea

Jerry and Max came to the line at 10:56 am

1 whistle just after the mound to adjust the initial line, another 4 whistles to get into the water, 1 in the water to set him up for the exit, 3 more to traverse the field, coming in a little left of the mound, he got the bird.

 

 

1. FC-AFC MIDWAY’S AVENTADOR, “Jenny,” BLF, Tim Milligan

Tim and Jenny came to the line at 10:51 am

1 whistle after the mound and she carried a great line through the water and out – 1 more whistle to move her to the mound, 3 to move around the mound and on to the bird.

 

 

4th Series Test Dogs

Test Dogs:

FC Armo’s Cold Water Running Strong, “Steel,” LM

Owner: Joe James and Sarah Shelton-James
Handler: Joe James

First up ...  Joe and Steel came to the line at 10:35 am

Sluice ...

Steel went over to the left side, one whistle to adjust, 1 whistle to get into the water, made a zig zag and multiple whistles to get through the key hold and then 2 more whistles at the mound.

AFC Step On It Margaret – “Gretta,” LF
Owned and Handled: 

Mark Jenson

Next was Mark and Gretta came to the line at 10:40 am

1st whistle to get over to the left side, 3 more whistles in the the middle, 1 in the water, 2 just out of the water and 2 more to adjust her line to the bird.

 

This test should take the dogs approximately 3 - 3.5 minutes to complete.

4th Series – Water Blind

Test 4 – Water Blind

We're here at the same field as the 3rd Series. The bird crates have been left out and the line that was on top of the mound has been moved down and to the left side of the back of the mound.

The field is void of morning shadows and the sun is shining bright. Multiple evergreens have been placed near where the blind is at 265 yards out. The first part of the blind will include taking a left off the mound just after launch. The dog progresses to the water where a sluice has been fired from what had been the Third Series middle mark. The dog must drive on to the open field where cover is higher on the left and thinner on the right. The dog will head to the mound mat that has multiple cedars placed left, middle and right. The dog will need to go a bit to the left side of the mound to retrieve his hen mallard.

The working dog is called to the line.

The Sluice goes as soon as you hit the mat.

Gunners will stay out. And handlers may climb the mound to handle the dog.

This test is taking approximately 3 minutes per dog. 

 

Water Blind – 265 yards

Close up of the end of the blind

Sketch of the 4th Series by Jean Wu