The Winner of the 2024
National Amateur Retriever Club Championship is …
#77. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL
“Fleurt”
Owned by Mark & Sussie Menzies
Handled by Mark Menzies
Congratulations Mark and Fleurt!!
Saturday, June 22, 2024
The 2024 NARC Finalists are ...
Congratulations to the 2024 NARC Finalists!
Owned by: Bert & Leigh Windham
Handled by: Bert Windham
Owned by: Chad Worsell and Jay Lucas
Handled by: Chad Worsell
Owned by: Ed & Laurie Neilson
Handled by: Ed Neilson
Owned by: Lauren Hays
Handled by: Lauren Hays
Owned by: Chad Griffin
Handled by: Chad Griffin
Owned by: Rick Wilke
Handled by: Rick Wilke
Owned by: Millie Kahla and John Larkin
Handled by: John Larkin
Owned by: George & Sue Metka
Handled by: George Metka
Owned by: Bobby Lee
Handled by: Bobby Lee
Owned by Bert & Leigh Windham
Handled by: Leigh Windham
Owned by: Mark & Sussie Menzies
Handled by: Mark Menzies
Owned by: Fred & Susan Kampo and Bradley LaFave
Handled by: Bradley LaFave
Owned by: Jamie & Bill Woodson
Handled by: Jamie Woodson
Owned by: Sarah Love and Joel Harris
Handled by Sarah Love
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Saturday, June 22th
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10th Series Recap
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10th Series – Water Triple
14 Dogs Were Called Back to run this Series
After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series this afternoon at 12:02 pm, beginning with "Brannagh" and then "Rett." Brannagh's test run was for a Water Quad test. This was changed to a Water Triple test, which is what Rett ran.
The first running dog for the 10th test was #77 FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” with handler Mark Menzies at 1:03 pm.
The weather this afternoon had temps reaching into the mid to upper 60's with cloudy skies and light winds at around 5 mph.
Here is how things turned out for the 10th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (0): 0The first running dog for the 10th test was #77 FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” with handler Mark Menzies at 1:03 pm.
The weather this afternoon had temps reaching into the mid to upper 60's with cloudy skies and light winds at around 5 mph.
Here is how things turned out for the 10th Series…
Handles (3): 27 – 65 – 96
Double Handles (0):
Pick-Ups (0):
Scratches (0):
Our last running dog for this series, and this National event was #66 FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” with handler Leigh Windham. They completed the test this afternoon at 6:00 pm.
There were 14 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking 4 hours and 57 minutes, which averages out to a little more than 21 minutes per dog.
The 10th Series was officially in the books at 6:00 pm ... we will find out who the Winner of the 2024 National Amateur is very soon!
There were 14 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking 4 hours and 57 minutes, which averages out to a little more than 21 minutes per dog.
The 10th Series was officially in the books at 6:00 pm ... we will find out who the Winner of the 2024 National Amateur is very soon!
10th Series – Test Complete
Series 10 was completed and in the books at 6:00 pm
** The Finalists and the Winner Will be Announced Shortly**
66. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Leigh Windham
FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke”
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FC-AFC Beaver Runs Zig Zag Zeke, "Zeke"DOB: 5/10/15
Black Lab Male
Sire: FC-AFC Indian Height's Getaway
Dam: Kerry Around A Duk Dawg MH QA2
Breeder: Jim Houldridge
Owners: Tom Strickland, and Bert & Leigh Windham, Albany, GA
Handler: Leigh Windham
Leigh and Zeke came to the line at 5:44 pm
RF – Straight to the fall area and 1 loop got the bird!
MR – Great line to the bird - straight to it!
LR – Bird landed early - he went out wide right of the bird then ran the entire way right to the bird!
Handle 65. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Bobby Lee
FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer”
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FC-AFC Jimaviche's Hollandaise Jammer, "Jammer"DOB: 4/10/15
Black Lab Male
Sire: FC-AFC Trumarc's Hollandaise
Dam: Double K's Easy Drivin' Night Hog
Breeder: Douglas Graham
Owner: Bobby Lee, Diboll, TX
Handler: Bobby Lee
Bobby and Jammer came to the line at 5:23 pm
RF – Right out to the fall area and straight to his bird!
MR – On a nice line and turned right when he saw the flyer guns where he had just been - was handled to this bird.
LR – Swam and kept looking back over his shoulder - got out on the far shore - tentative but smoked the mark!
60. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
FC-AFC Dry Creeks Tru Blu, "Trudy"
DOB: 12/7/18
Black Lab Female
Sire: FC-AFC Seaside's Gorgeous George
Dam: FC-AFC Contrails Sky Queen
Breeder: David Opseth
Owners: George & Susan Metka, Schwenksville, PA
Handler: George Metka
DOB: 12/7/18
Black Lab Female
Sire: FC-AFC Seaside's Gorgeous George
Dam: FC-AFC Contrails Sky Queen
Breeder: David Opseth
Owners: George & Susan Metka, Schwenksville, PA
Handler: George Metka
George and Trudy came to the line at 5:03 pm
RF – Good line to the arc - a few large loops from the gunners to the fall area and got the bird
MR – Line out was wide right in the water - took a hard right to the land - wide right of the blind - a couple loops on land and went to the bird.
LR – Straight line through the water and up to the bird!
5:22 pm completed - 19 minute test time
52. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, John Larkin
FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow”
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FC Meadow Woods Whispering Willow, "Willow"DOB: 10/24/14
Yellow Lab Female
Sire: AFC Meadow Woods Lawman
Dam: FC-AFC 1Lil Whiskey Girl
Breeder: Judy Despanes
Owners: Millie Kahla and John Larkin, Port Bolivar, TX
Handler: John Larkin
John and Willow came to the line at 4:42 pm
RF – Out to the fall area but hunted just right of the actual fall - and she worked her way to the bird
MR – Swam straight towards the bird and got in heavy cover and almost immediately got back into the pond with her bird!
LR – On her way out crossing the 1st point - swam in a perfect line - when she got to the other side she made a few turns left and right between the shore and the bird - got it!
44. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” BLF, Rick Wilke
FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy”
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FC-AFC Drake's Bay Izzy, "Izzy"DOB: 10/1/15
Black Lab Female
Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse
Dam: FC-AFC Thieves Satin Breeze
Breeders: William & Kristina Tidd
Owner: Rick Wilke, Amherst Junction, WI
Handler: Rick Wilke
Rick and Izzy came to the line at 4:23 pm
RF – Good line out and got her bird without a hunt!
MR – Good line to the end of the cattails - went in and came out with the bird!
LR – Good line out, then hunted back and forth short of the tress for several loops - she worked it out and got her bird.
Rick and Izzy came to the line at 4:23 pm
RF – Good line out and got her bird without a hunt!
MR – Good line to the end of the cattails - went in and came out with the bird!
LR – Good line out, then hunted back and forth short of the tress for several loops - she worked it out and got her bird.
4:41 pm completed - 18 minute test time
43. FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” YLF, Chad Griffin
FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara”
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FC-AFC Still Water's Truth Or Dara, "Dara"DOB: 11/2/16
Yellow Lab Female
Sire: FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble
Dam: CFC-CAFC Pilkingtons Perspicacity
Breeer: Chad Griffin
Owner: Chad Griffin, Leesburg, GA
Handler: Chad Griffin
Chad and Dara came to the line at 4:03 pm
RF – She went out and swam along the right end of the pond - exited and headed straight to the bird.
MR – Taking a wide right line out - kind of between the gunners and the fall area - but she adjusted herself and absolutely Smacked It!
LR – Came out wide right, but adjusted her line - hunted as she moved left and located her bird.
28. AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays
AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx”
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AFC Bayou Teche Perfect Game, "Koufaxx"DOB: 5/15/18
Black Lab Male
Sire: NFC-AFC Bayou Teche Swing For The Fence
Dam: FC-AFC Wight's Goddess Of Victory MH
Breeder: Tracy Wight
Owner: Lauren Hays, Round Rock, TX
Handler: Lauren Hays
Lauren and Koufaxx came to the line at 3:46 pm
F – Straight to it!
MR – Went to the point where the throwers were - ran right around and go the bird (his bird landed in the water)
LR – Line was wide right, near the middle cattails - he started a hunt up near the trees and made a couple large loops left and right and then over to the bird
4:01 pm completed - 15 minute test time (shortest of the day!)
Handle 27. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Ed Neilson
FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory”
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FC-AFC High Desert Morning, "Glory"DOB: 2/16/14
Black Lab Female
Sire: FC Maple Ridge's Sooner Boomer
Dam: Watermark's High Desert Storm
Breeders: Ed & Laurie Neilson
Owners: Ed & Laurie Neilson, Fruita, CO
Handler: Ed Neilson
Ed and Glory came to the line at 3:10 pm
RF – Had an area hunt - but she got it
MR – Nice line across the pond - turned right when she got out instead of left and it put her away from the bird and she kept going - she was handled back to this bird
LR – Great line swimming across the pond - turned right and went to the tree line - turned back left and moved down to the bird.
10. FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack,” BLM, Chad Worsell
FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack”
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FC-AFC JS's Jumpin' Jack Flash QA2, "Jack"
FC-AFC JS's Jumpin' Jack Flash QA2, "Jack"
DOB: 11/25/17
Black Lab Male
Sire: FC-AFC Flawless Execution - FLEX
Dam: Fen's Doubleshot Espresso QA2
Breeders: Scott & Jill Higgins
Owners: Chad Worsell and Jay Lucas, Dryden, NY
Handler: Chad Worsell
Chad and Jack came to the line at 2:50 pm
F – Out to the fall area - 2 big loops and he got it!
MR – Came in left of the tall weeds - circled behind and then straight to the bird!
LR – Nice line! Brought him to the far shore - he drove a little right of the tree line and then quickly moved back left to his bird.
Chad and Jack came to the line at 2:50 pm
F – Out to the fall area - 2 big loops and he got it!
MR – Came in left of the tall weeds - circled behind and then straight to the bird!
LR – Nice line! Brought him to the far shore - he drove a little right of the tree line and then quickly moved back left to his bird.
1. NAFC-FC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” BLM, Bert Windham
NAFC-FC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond”
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NAFC-FC Beaver Runs Raymond For Sheriff, "Raymond"DOB: 11/2/16
Black Lab Male
Sire: FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble
Dam: CFC-CAFC Pilkingtons Perspicacity
Breeder: Chad Griffin
Owners: Leigh & Bert Windham, Leesburg, GA
Handler: Bert Windham
Bert and Raymond came to the line at 2:27 pm
Bert and Raymond came to the line at 2:27 pm
RF – Straight to the bird!
MR – Slightly wide left line to the fall area and ran into the cattails and came back out with his bird!
LR – Line took him in the water and he hit the beach wide left - then took one large loop left and headed right over to the bird!
2:49 pm completed - 22 minute test time
Handle 96. FC-AFC RMR’S WON’T BE STUMPED, “Mugs,” BLM, Sarah Love
FC-AFC RMR’S WON’T BE STUMPED, “Mugs”
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DOB: 2/6/18
Black Lab Male
Sire: FC Road Warriors Dieter Brock
Dam: Ridgeline's River Rider Hijinks ***
Breeder: Sarah Love
Owners: Sarah Love and Joel Harris, Yampa, CO
Handler: Sarah Love
Sarah and Mugs came to the line at 2:04 pm
Sarah and Mugs came to the line at 2:04 pm
RF – Into the right corner he crossed the pond the pond - then out across the field towards the bird - and straight to it!
MR – Went out a little wide right but worked his way back left to the bird - which was almost on shore as it was a slightly shorter throw
LR – Nice line as he moved across the pond (passage ways are starting to form through the lily pads) On the far shore he started a hunt early - back and forth closer to the bank - way short of the tree line bird - he had to be handled to this bird.
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88. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Jamie Woodson
FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx”
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DOB: 5/8/17
Black Lab Male
Sire: NFC-AFC Bayou Teche Swing For The Fence
Dam: My Rock's Hallelujah To The Lord
Breeders: Pam & Dale Wilson, Sr.
Owners: Jamie & Bill Woodson, Lebanon, TN
Handler: Jamie Woodson
Jamie and Maddux came to the line at 1:43 pm
Jamie and Maddux came to the line at 1:43 pm
RF – Straight to the bird!
MR – Straight to the bird!
LR – Line in the water past the fall area - several large loops left and right and the then to his bird.
2:03 pm completed - 20 minute test time
86. FC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S TOM TOM, “Drummer,” BLM, Bradley LaFave
FC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S TOM TOM, “Drummer”
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DOB: 4/7/18
Black Lab Male
Sire: FC-AFC 3R's Mister Cross Your T's
Dam: Candlewoods Judging Miss Conduct
Breeder: Mary Howley
Owners: Fred & Susan Kampo and Bradley LaFave, Oshkosh WI
Handler: Bradley LaFave
Bradley and Drummer came to the line at 1:25 pm
Bradley and Drummer came to the line at 1:25 pm
RF – Into 3 different pieces of water on the way to the bird - hunted wide left and then back for his bird.
MR – Very nice line across the pond and out into the field to retrieve this bird.
LR – Angled across the pond on a very nice line - out on the far shore with some zig zag moves - he worked left down the field and to the bird.
1:41 pm completed - 16 minute test time
77. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Mark Menzies
FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt”
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DOB: 12/13/16
Black Lab Female
Sire: FC Fargo II
Dam: FC Delpond's Pretty In Pink
Breeder: Mark Menzies
Owners: Mark & Sussie Menzies, Charlotte, NC
Handler: Mark Menzies
Mark and Fleurt came to the line at 1:03 pm
RF – Good line under the arc, then hunted the area - several loops from the guns to the fall area and then she got the bird
MR – Line started wide right but she curved in directly to the fall area - had a couple small area loops to get the bird
LR – Line was wide right through the water and then hunted on land several large loops covering the entire area from behind the blind to the fall area, and she got it!
1:24 pm completed - 21 minute test time
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10th Series Test Dogs
Warren-Hill’s Celtic Quest, “Brannagh,” LF
Owners: Peggy and Brian Knowles
Handler: Peggy Knowles
First test dog up was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 12:02 pm
Owners: Peggy and Brian Knowles
Handler: Peggy Knowles
First test dog up was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 12:02 pm
Duck Flyer (DF) - Can not find in the water due to heavy vegetation - had to handle to the bird
Rooster Flyer (RF) - Could not find this one - guns came out to help
Rooster Flyer (RF) - Could not find this one - guns came out to help
Right Retired (RR) - Good job!
Long Retired (LR) - Good job - left guns were out
This test took Brannagh about 28 minutes to complete.
NOTE: The Test was changed to a Triple after the 1st Test Dog ran the test.
Owner: Deborah Gardner
Handler: Deborah Gardner
Next test dog up was Rett and handler Deborah Gardner ... Rett came to the line at 12:33 pm
Right Flyer (RF) - Came in left of the guns and around to establish a hunt and he got it!
Middle Retired (MR) - (This is thrown across s small cove of water Right to Left) Rett went out to the long point - swam back and forth and was handled over the point and back to his bird.
Handler: Deborah Gardner
Next test dog up was Rett and handler Deborah Gardner ... Rett came to the line at 12:33 pm
Right Flyer (RF) - Came in left of the guns and around to establish a hunt and he got it!
Middle Retired (MR) - (This is thrown across s small cove of water Right to Left) Rett went out to the long point - swam back and forth and was handled over the point and back to his bird.
Long Retired (LR) - Swam way too deep and the guns cam out and the dog was handled back to this bird
This test took Rett about 19 minutes to complete.
10th Series - Water Triple
Series 10
Water Triple
The running mat faces East, overlooking a large pond. The pond features several fingers around the perimeter and is filled with patches of vegetation.
This water triple is thrown Left, Middle, Right.
Bird # 1 is a drake mallard, thrown right to left, landing 375 yards from the line. The line to this bird carries the dog through the first piece of water, angles over a point, and back into the water for a long swim to the far side. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the last bird down. (We refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired.)
Bird # 2 is a drake mallard, thrown right to left, landing 185 yards from the line. The bird is thrown across the corner of the inlet, into heavy cover. The line to this bird carries the dog through the first piece of water, over the point, and across the corner of the pond. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the last bird down. (We will call this bird MR for Middle Retired.)
Bird # 3 is a rooster flyer, shot right to left, landing 250 yards from the mat. The line to this bird carries the dog down the shoreline with several re-entries. (We will call this bird RF for Right Flyer.)
This test is taking approximately minutes 18 minutes to complete.
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Water Triple
The running mat faces East, overlooking a large pond. The pond features several fingers around the perimeter and is filled with patches of vegetation.
This water triple is thrown Left, Middle, Right.
Bird # 1 is a drake mallard, thrown right to left, landing 375 yards from the line. The line to this bird carries the dog through the first piece of water, angles over a point, and back into the water for a long swim to the far side. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the last bird down. (We refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired.)
Bird # 2 is a drake mallard, thrown right to left, landing 185 yards from the line. The bird is thrown across the corner of the inlet, into heavy cover. The line to this bird carries the dog through the first piece of water, over the point, and across the corner of the pond. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the last bird down. (We will call this bird MR for Middle Retired.)
Bird # 3 is a rooster flyer, shot right to left, landing 250 yards from the mat. The line to this bird carries the dog down the shoreline with several re-entries. (We will call this bird RF for Right Flyer.)
This test is taking approximately minutes 18 minutes to complete.
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Fun Facts for the Dogs Going into the 10th Series
Coming in Clean
8 dogs
Coming in with a Previous Handle
6 dogs
Sex
8 male dogs
6 female dogs
Color/Breed
12 Black Labs
2 Yellow Labs
Youngest Dog
#60. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF
DOB 12/7/2018
Owned by George and Sue Metka
Handled by George Metka
Oldest Dog
#27. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF
DOB 2/16/2014
Owned by Ed & Laurie Neilson
Handled by Ed Neilson
8 dogs
1. NAFC-FC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” BLM, Bert Windham
43. FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” YLF, Chad Griffin
52. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, John Larkin
60. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
65. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Bobby Lee
66. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Leigh Windham
77. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Mark Menzies
88. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Jamie Woodson
Coming in with a Previous Handle
6 dogs
10. FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack,” BLM, Chad Worsell
27. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Ed Neilson
28. AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays
44. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” BLF, Rick Wilke
86. FC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S TOM TOM, “Drummer,” BLM, Bradley LaFave96. FC-AFC RMR’S WON’T BE STUMPED, “Mugs,” BLM, Sarah Love
Sex
8 male dogs
6 female dogs
Color/Breed
12 Black Labs
2 Yellow Labs
Youngest Dog
#60. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF
DOB 12/7/2018
Owned by George and Sue Metka
Handled by George Metka
Oldest Dog
#27. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF
DOB 2/16/2014
Owned by Ed & Laurie Neilson
Handled by Ed Neilson
Birth Year Stats
4 with birthdays in 2018
2 with birthdays in 2017
3 with birthdays in 2016
3 with birthdays in 2015
2 with birthdays in 2014
Siblings
Same Sire & Dam:
Sire: FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble
Dam: CFC-CAFC Pilkingtons Perspicacity
Dog #1 NAFC-FC Beaver Runs Raymond For Sheriff
DOB 11/2/2016
Owned by Leigh & Bert Windham, Leesburg, GA
Handled by Bert Windham
Dog #43 FC-AFC Still Water's Truth Or Dara
DOB 11/2/2016
Owned by Chad Griffin, Leesburg, GA
Handled by Chad Griffin
Same Sire:
Sire: NFC-AFC Bayou Teche Swing For The Fence
Dog #28 AFC Bayou Teche Perfect Game, "Koufaxx" (Dam: FC-AFC Wight's Goddess Of Victory MH)
2 with birthdays in 2017
3 with birthdays in 2016
3 with birthdays in 2015
2 with birthdays in 2014
Siblings
Same Sire & Dam:
Sire: FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble
Dam: CFC-CAFC Pilkingtons Perspicacity
Dog #1 NAFC-FC Beaver Runs Raymond For Sheriff
DOB 11/2/2016
Owned by Leigh & Bert Windham, Leesburg, GA
Handled by Bert Windham
Dog #43 FC-AFC Still Water's Truth Or Dara
DOB 11/2/2016
Owned by Chad Griffin, Leesburg, GA
Handled by Chad Griffin
Same Sire:
Sire: NFC-AFC Bayou Teche Swing For The Fence
Dog #28 AFC Bayou Teche Perfect Game, "Koufaxx" (Dam: FC-AFC Wight's Goddess Of Victory MH)
DOB 5/15/2018
Owned by Lauren Hays, Round Rock, TX
Handled by Lauren Hays
Dog #88 FC-AFC Bayou Teche Paint The Black, "Madduxx" (Dam: My Rock's Hallelujah To The Lord)
DOB 5/8/2017
Owned by Jamie & Bill Woodson, Lebanon, TN
Handled by Jamie Woodson
Owned by Lauren Hays, Round Rock, TX
Handled by Lauren Hays
Dog #88 FC-AFC Bayou Teche Paint The Black, "Madduxx" (Dam: My Rock's Hallelujah To The Lord)
DOB 5/8/2017
Owned by Jamie & Bill Woodson, Lebanon, TN
Handled by Jamie Woodson
Callbacks to the 10th Series
14 dogs were called back: 1, 10, 27, 28, 43, 44, 52, 60, 65, 66, 77, 86, 88 and 96.
2 dogs dropped: 61 and 81.Dog #77 will start the 10th Series
9th Series Recap
Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 22, 2024
9th Series – Land Triple
16 Dogs Started this Series
Test Dogs started out this series on Saturday morning at 8:26 am, beginning with "Rett" and then "Brannagh."The first running dog of this series was #43 FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” with handler Chad Griffin. They came to the line at 8:51 am.
The weather to start this series was 62 degrees with overcast/cloudy skies and a light rain.
Here is how things turned out for the 9th Series …
No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 10
Handles (3): 61 – 81 – 96
Double Handles (0):
Here is how things turned out for the 9th Series …
No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 10
Handles (3): 61 – 81 – 96
Double Handles (0):
Pick-Ups (0):
Scratches (0):
Our last running dog for this Series was a re-run for dog #10 FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack,” with handler Chad Worsell. They completed the test at 10:46 am.
Our last running dog for this Series was a re-run for dog #10 FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack,” with handler Chad Worsell. They completed the test at 10:46 am.
16 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 1 hour and 54 minutes, which averages out to be about 7 minutes per dog.
We are moving on to the 10th Series !
9th Series – Test Complete
Test Ended. Series 9 was completed and in the books at 10:46 am.
**Callbacks Up Shortly**
Re-run 10. FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack,” BLM, Chad Worsell
Chad and Jack came back to the line at 10:40 am for their re-run
F – Through the pond - direct line to his bird!
LR – Right to the area and missed it! Made a wide loop right and up the hill - then back to the tree line and his bird
MR – Out to the fall area and worked it out to get his bird.
28. AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays
Lauren and Koufaxx came to the line at 10:33 am
F – Right to the fall area and the bird
LR – Straight to the bird, turned his body around and got it
MR – Good line out - a few loops back and forth along the tree line and then he located his bird
27. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Ed Neilson
Ed and Glory came to the line at 10:27 am
F – Went to the fall area and had several small loops in the area and then got the bird
LR – Good line between the blind and the bird and then straight to the bird
MR – Ran up to the trees and ran the tree line to the bird
No-bird 10. FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack,” BLM, Chad Worsell
No bird - will be back at the end ...
1. NAFC-FC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” BLM, Bert Windham
Bert and Raymond came to the line at 10:15 am
F – Straight to his bird!
LR – Came in on top of it!
MR – Wide right of the blind - had a short hunt and he got it!
Handle 96. FC-AFC RMR’S WON’T BE STUMPED, “Mugs,” BLM, Sarah Love
Sarah and Mugs came to the line at 10:07 am
F – Straight through the water and to the bird
LR – Line took him down the middle, then over to the right to the tree line near the blind and a few loops along the tree line and he got the bird
MR – Headed right of the fall area and was handled with several whistles to this bird
88. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Jamie Woodson
Jamie and Madduxx came to the line at 10:01 am
F – Line was slightly right of the fall area - a couple loops to the right and he was back to the bird
LR – Straight to the fall area - turned left and scooped up his bird
MR – A couple loops left and back to the tree line and the bird
86. FC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S TOM TOM, “Drummer,” BLM, Bradley LaFave
Bradley and Drummer came to the line at 9:55 am
F – Got into a piece of the pond on out to his bird and got it
LR – Ran just past it on the right - a quick turn and he was on the bird
MR – Up the hill to the area of the blind - hunted left along the tree line and got it
Handle 81. FC-AFC TRUMARC’S WEST POINT, “Army,” BLM, Sylvia McClure
Sylvia and Army came to the line at 9:46 am
F – Through the water - 2 large loops and got her bird
LR – Came in just past the bird - a tight turn and he was on it
MR – Excellent line up the field - missed by just a little on the left! Took the tree line back towards the Left Mark - had to handle to this bird
77. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Mark Menzies
Mark and Fleurt came to the line at 9:41 am
F – Straight through the water and to the bird
LR – Straight to it!
MR – Line right to the fall area - 1 small loop and she got the bird
66. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Leigh Windham
Leigh and Zeke came to the line at 9:94 am
F – A few loops in the fall area and he had the bird
LR – Good line out - 1 quick loop left just past the trees and immediately back to his bird
MR – Line was wide left and deep (then out of sight for the blog team) but got the bird soon after
65. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Bobby Lee
Bobby and Jammer came to the line at 9:28 am
F – Ran around the small piece of water and straight to the bird
LR – Passed the bird for a loop deep right and came back down the tree line and got it
MR – Wide right going up the hill to tree line worked straight to the bird
Handle 61. AFC MUDDY WATERS RUN DEEP, “Muddy,” BLF, Jeffery Talley
Jeff and Muddy came to the line at 9:16 am
F – In to the pond and out to the fall area - a tight hunt and she got it!
LR – Smacked it!
MR – Very wide right going up the field - hunting way outside of the area just deep of the flyer guns - had to be handled back up the field and left to locate the bird
60. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
George and Trudy came to the line at 9:10 am
F – Straight through the water and to her bird
LR – Line out went wide left - a couple loops short left and right, then over to the tree line - up and back a couple times to get the bird
MR – Line took her to the blind - a loop at the blind and then a loop past the bird and then back to the bird
52. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, John Larkin
John and Willow came to the line at 9:05 am
F – Straight to the fall area - turned and scooped up her bird
LR – Straight to the fall area again, one small loop to the right and then straight to the bird
MR – Ran to the trees and straight up to the bird
44. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” BLF, Rick Wilke
Rick and Izzy came to the line at 8:58 am
F – Short flyer - she went across the field to the fall area and the bird
LR – Great line - almost there and she turned hard right for a big loop - back to the left tree line and the bird
MR – Out to the gunners blind - hunted right of the fall area and continued to hunt on the left before finding his bird
43. FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” YLF, Chad Griffin
Chad and Dara came to the line at 8:51 am
F – Out towards the pond - swerved left and moved out to her bird - nice!
LR – Broke down short for a loop in the field - left to the tree line - worked her way up the tree line to the bird
MR – A little wide right to the tree line moved deep left and she got it
9th Series Test Dogs
Honga’s Over and Under Beretta QA2, “Rett,” LM
Owner: Deborah Gardner
Handler: Deborah Gardner
First test dog up for this series was Rett and handler Deborah Gardner ... Rett came to the line at 8:26 am
Flyer - Went to the fall area and got the bird
Left Retired - Drove past the bird and hunted deep right left for several loops - came back and got the bird
Middle Retired - A few loops past and left and back to the bird
Warren-Hill’s Celtic Quest, “Brannagh,” LF
Owners: Peggy and Brian Knowles
Handler: Peggy Knowles
Next test dog up was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 8:32 am
Flyer - Went to the area and got the bird
Left Retired - Small hunt and got to the bird
Middle Retired - Hunting the tree line - came back and got the bird
This test is taking approximately 6-7 minutes per dog to complete.
Owner: Deborah Gardner
Handler: Deborah Gardner
First test dog up for this series was Rett and handler Deborah Gardner ... Rett came to the line at 8:26 am
Flyer - Went to the fall area and got the bird
Left Retired - Drove past the bird and hunted deep right left for several loops - came back and got the bird
Middle Retired - A few loops past and left and back to the bird
Warren-Hill’s Celtic Quest, “Brannagh,” LF
Owners: Peggy and Brian Knowles
Handler: Peggy Knowles
Next test dog up was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 8:32 am
Flyer - Went to the area and got the bird
Left Retired - Small hunt and got to the bird
Middle Retired - Hunting the tree line - came back and got the bird
This test is taking approximately 6-7 minutes per dog to complete.
9th Series – Land Triple
Welcome to the final day of the 2024 National Amateur Retriever Championship!
This morning, after finishing the 8th Series, we moved to the Mosher property to start the 9th series.
It is currently 62 degrees, overcast, with light rain. We have a light 4 mph Southeast wind.
Series 9
Land Triple
The mat faces North, on the side hill of a field that slopes left to right. The field is dotted with several short bushy trees.
Bird #1 is a rooster pheasant, thrown up the hill, right to left. It lands just on the backside of a hill near the tree line, 270 yards from the line. There are several bushy trees and a couple rolling hills for the dog to negotiate on way to this bird. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. (We will refer to this bird as MR as Middle Retired.)
Bird #2 is a hen pheasant, thrown left to right, landing 209 yards from the line. The line to this bird requires the dog to hold the side hill, before getting the bird near the tree line. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. (We will refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired.)
Bird #3 is a drake mallard flyer, shot left to right, landing 150 yards from the line. The line to this bird clips the left corner of a pothole pond. (We will refer to this bird as F for Flyer.)
This test takes approximately 6 minutes per dog.
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This morning, after finishing the 8th Series, we moved to the Mosher property to start the 9th series.
It is currently 62 degrees, overcast, with light rain. We have a light 4 mph Southeast wind.
Series 9
Land Triple
The mat faces North, on the side hill of a field that slopes left to right. The field is dotted with several short bushy trees.
Bird #1 is a rooster pheasant, thrown up the hill, right to left. It lands just on the backside of a hill near the tree line, 270 yards from the line. There are several bushy trees and a couple rolling hills for the dog to negotiate on way to this bird. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. (We will refer to this bird as MR as Middle Retired.)
Bird #2 is a hen pheasant, thrown left to right, landing 209 yards from the line. The line to this bird requires the dog to hold the side hill, before getting the bird near the tree line. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. (We will refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired.)
Bird #3 is a drake mallard flyer, shot left to right, landing 150 yards from the line. The line to this bird clips the left corner of a pothole pond. (We will refer to this bird as F for Flyer.)
This test takes approximately 6 minutes per dog.
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