1st & 2nd Series Test Dogs

Warren-Hill’s Celtic Quest, “Brannagh,” LF
Owners: Peggy and Brian Knowles
Handler: Peggy Knowles

First test dog to the line was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 7:20 am

Flyer – Dog sent for the flyer but came right back - then was sent for the bird under the arc where she looped and was to the bird.

Left Retired – Lined behind the bird, then a short area hunt to the bird.

Blind – 6 whistles - dog line was to the right, 6 left casts, then the dog was back in the trees, called back in and then back in the trees again, behind the planter, they came out to help the dog.

Female Test Dog Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles

Honga’s Over and Under Beretta QA2, “Rett,” LM
Owner: Deborah Gardner
Handler: Deborah Gardner

Next up was Rett and handler Deborah Gardner ... Rett came to the line at 7:28 am

Flyer – Beautiful flyer, short area hunt.

Left Retired – Stayed in front of the gun station and quickly got his bird.

Blind – Problem casting into the wind ... then the dog took a straight line to the tree, was picked up and asked to start over. Did a very nice blind on the rerun.

NOTE: Handlers are told they can move up or laterally in the mowed area in front of the mat.

Male Test Dog Rett with handler Deborah Gardner

Honorary Test Dog was #91 FC-AFC Doc's Mesa Boogie, "Mesa," LF

Owner/Handler: William Smith

Next up was honorary test dog Mesa and handler William Smith ... Mesa came to the line at 7:48 am

Flyer – She caught a live one with a standing ovation from the gallery! She Just Retired! Congratulations Mesa!!