Test 8 – Water Blind – Teal Pond
The mat is facing southeast with a mound directly in front. It's about 33 degrees with a 12 mph NW wind.
The line to the water is between two large trees, through a thin strip of cover, then through a winding pond with two long points of land that are on the line, and the second point has been scented. The blind is planted on the far shore by a small cedar tree, 285 yards from the mat.
The handlers are on their own, sending from the mat with instructions to shoulder the first point and get all four feet on the second point.
This test is looks to be taking approximately 6-7 minutes to complete this blind.
"SKIM IT" "HIT IT!" "GET IT!"
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| Eighth Series – Water Blind – 285 yards |
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| You can see the second Test Dog getting the bird on the far shore in this close-up |
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| The view from the top of the mound |
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| Sketch of the Eighth Series by Jean Wu |
