8th Series Test Dogs

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

First test dog up was Rett and handler Deborah Gardner ... Rett came to the line at 12:49 pm

Right Flyer (RF) - Down the hill - into the water - climbed up by guns - hunted deep left and right and he got it

Left Retired Island (LR) - Down into the channel - across land then the road bridge to where the guns were in the woods - entered water - worked it out to the island and found it.

Middle Retired (MR) - Down and out across - had to have the guns out to help - Dog picked up.

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 1:03 pm

Right Flyer (RF) - Short hunt and she got the bird.

Left Retired Island (LR) - After a lengthy hunt the guns came out to help the dog - Pick up

Middle Retired (MR) - Handled the dog to the area on this mark but the guns had to come out to help -pick up.

This test is taking approximately 10-12 minutes per dog to complete.