48. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer.” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

Alvin and Dozer came to the line at 2:19 pm

1 whistle up top

1 more half way down

1 close to the shore

1 in the pond

1 at the bird

47. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOJO MOXY, “Boots,” BLF, Kathy Vignos

Kathy and Boots came to the line at 2:16 pm

Quick initial whistle gave a nice line down to the pond 

1 more to get across

3 more at the bird

46. AFC RIVERWOOD’S WINDY BLU, “Blu,” BLF, Mark Giese

Mark and Blue came to the line at 2:14 pm

2 quick whistles to start

1 more and this carried her to the pond

1 more in the pond

1 at the bird

45. FC-AFC HUNTER’S CHOICE XX, “Archie,” BLM, L. William Goldstein MD

William and Archie came to the line at 2:11 pm

1 quick whistle to adjust his line

Carried this to the pond

1 whistle in the pond

1 more to the bird

44. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” BLF, Rick Wilke

Rick and Izzy came to the line at 2:08 pm

Initial line to the near shore

1st whistle carried to the far shore

4 more and she found the bird planter

2 more to the bird

43. FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” YLF, Chad Griffin

Chad and Dara came to the line at 2:05 pm

Quick whistle to adjust line carried half way down the hill and into the pond

1 whistle on the far shore

2 more at the end

Retriever News Hats

 

**Gun Change**

 Gun Change at 2:02 pm

42. FC THE DARK WEB, “Hacker,” BLM, Sue Westlake

Sue and Hacker came to the line at 1:59 pm

Great initial line

1st whistle just before the pond

1 on the far shore

2 more at the bird

41. FC-AFC HR ESPRIT’S GRADE A PEARL, “Pearl,” BLF, Gary Metzger

Gary and Pearl came to the line at 1:56 pm

3 Quick whistles up front

2 more 3/4 of the way down

2 more in the pond

And a final check down to get the bird

40. FC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Mark Medford

Mark and Sue came to the line at 1:54 pm

1st 2 whistles up close to adjust the line going out

Carried this down and across the pond and to the bush

1 whistle to the bird at the end

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

John and Brody came to the line at 1:51 pm

 Initial line down and into the water

1st whistle at the bush

38. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S CRADLE ROBBER - OMG QA2, “Crook,” BLM, Mike Griffin

Mike and Crook came to the line at 1:48 pm

1 quick whistle up front

2 more in the middle

Carried this line into the pond

1 in the water

1 on the far shore

1 at the bird

37. FC-AFC 3R’S MISTER T’S TOMMY, “Timmy,” BLM, Bradley LaFave

Bradley and Timmy came to the line at 1:45 pm

1st whistle half way down to the pond

another quick whistle carried into the pond

1 whistle in the pond 

1 more at the bird

36. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Larry Vaske

Larry and Shooter came to the line at 1:43 pm

Initial line almost to the pond

2 whistles to adjust and carried that across the pond

3 more to the bird

34. FC THE TIN MAN, “Tor,” BLM, Naomi Evans

Naomi and Tor came to the line at 1:40 pm

1st whistle to move the line right

Carried this all the way into the pond and across it, out to the bush

1 whistle at the end

33. CNFC-AFC-CAFC BAYPOINT THANKSGIVING DREAM, “Cooper,” BLM, Bernard Landry

Bernard and Cooper came to the line at 1:38 pm

1st whistle almost to the pond

2 more on the far side of the pond

1 more at the bird

32. PUNCH IT MILDRED, “Millie,” BLF, Mark Jenson

Mark and Millie came to the line at 1:35 pm

5 quick whistles

2 more followed but he wouldn't take the cast and missed most of the water

Several more to the bird 

31. AFC INDIGO’S HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, “Catch,” BLM, Joanna Lewis

Joanna and Catch came to the line at 1:32 pm

1st whistle short

2 more at the pond

carried the line into the water and across

1 more check down at the bush

30. AFC BAYOU-STAR BOOGIE WOOGIE, “Boogie,” BLF, Sylvia McClure

Sylvia and Boogie came to the line at 1:29 pm

1st whistle and 2nd for the line adjustment

Carried this into the pond

1 more in the water and to the bird

1 check down whistle at the end

29. AFC TRUMARC’S MAGNIFICENT FRANCHISE, “Rex,” BLM, Ronald Aronoff

Ron and Rex came to the line at 1:27 pm

2 whistles up front

2 more soon after - dog was very fast!

carried the line into the pond and all the way to the bird

1 check down at the end

28. AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays

 Lauren and Koufaxx came to the line at 1:24 pm

Initial line into the pond

1st whistle right in the water

2 more at the bird with a toot toot at the end

27. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Ed Neilson

Ed and Glory came to the line at 1:20 pm

1st whistle up front

next a little farther down

3rd carried her into the pond

came out wide right

1 to correct the line

2 on the far side to the bird

25. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” BLM, Joel Earls

Joel and Torq came to the line ...

Carried his line down to the water and across

1st whistle for direction on the far side of the pond 

1 more at the bid

 

24. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S GOT THAT ITCH AGAIN, “Ivy,” BLF, Kevin Cauley

Kevin and Ivy came to the line at 1:15 pm

1st whistle half way to the pond

Carried this line into the pond and across

2 whistles right at the end

23. HYFLYER’S PLAYING WITH FIRE, “Sparky,” BLF, Randy Spangler

Randy and Sparky came to the line at 1:12 pm

Initial line almost to the pond

2 quick whistles carried him to the far side on the pond

2 more for direction to the bush

Quite a few to find the bird at the end

21. FC-AFC WOOD RIVER’S PERFECT PASS, “Lonzo,” BLM, Bill Fruehling

Bill and Lonzo came to the line at 1:08 pm

Initial line half way to the pond

1 whistle that carried him to the far side

2 more to get the bird

20. HIGH PEAK’S MVP, “Kobe,” BLM, Samantha Thompson

Sammy and Kobe came to the line ...

1st whistle up front followed by 2 more pretty quickly

Carried this line into the pond

2 more on the far shore

2 to the bird with a check down

19. FC-AFC YIPPEE KAI YEA MCBUNN, “Kai,” BLF, Steve Roegiers

Steve and Kai came to the line at 1:00 pm

2 whistles half way down to the water

1 just before she got in

1 as she got out wide left

3 or more right at the bush to get the bird

17. FC-AFC BAYOU MAGIC’S FANNIE QUIGLEY QA2, “Fannie,” BLF, Frank Price

Frank and Fannie came to the line at 12:57 pm

2 up front whistles for direction shift

1 half way down to the water

2 more before the pond

1 as she got out of the water

2 more to get the bird

16. AFC BIG RIVER CHARLIE II, “Charlie,” BLM, Jim Rickoff

Jim and Charlie came to the line at 12:54 pm

2 whistles early

2 just before he got in for direction change

1 as he got out of the water

1 more and a check down at the bird

15. FC-AFC SUSITNA’S SUMMER SOLSTICE MH QA2, “Sunny,” YLM, Michael Black

Michael and Sunny came to the line ...

Initial line down the bank and through the pond

1 whistle just before he got out

1 more as he was getting out of the water

1 more and a check down at the bird

Photo Op

 

Cade Marshalling the Porta Potty - And doing a fine job!

14. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S SMARTY JONES, “Smarty,” BLF, Derek Smith

Derek and Smarty came to the line at 12:48 pm

2 very quick whistles up front

3 more before the pond

1 in the pond

4 to get the bird

13. FC-AFC DR DANY MD, “Dany,” BLF, Dick Kaiser

Dick and Dany came to the line at 12:46 pm

1st whistle just before the pond

1 in the pond

Several on the far side of the pond around the bank and the bush to get the bird

12. JAGGER’S RUFF-N-READY ROADTRIP QA2, “Jagger,” CLM, Jeff Deelstra

Jeff and Jagger came to the line at 12:44 pm

1 quick whistle up close

1 before the water with a verbal "back"

1 in the pond

2 more to get the bird

11. RIDGECREST’S JUST FOR A LARK QA2, “Whimsy,” BLF, Betsy Broyd

Betsy and Whimsy came to the line at 12:41 pm

1 whistle up close for her line 

1 at the very edge of the pond

1 more to get the bird

10. FC-AFC JS’S JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH QA2, “Jack,” BLM, Chad Worsell

Chad and Jack came to the line at 12:38 pm

Initial line into the pond on the right

1 whistle to change direction

3 more to the bird

9. AFC-CFC-CAFC JOY CREEK’S NORTHERN LIGHT QA2, “Magic,” BLF, Bob Louiseau

Bob and Magic came to the line at 12:35 pm

Carried his initial line into the pond and across

1st whistle at the bush

Quite a few more to get to the correct bush and the bird

8. FC-AFC TIPPECANOE’S SHEAMUS, “Amos,” BLM, George Wamsley

George and Amos came to the line at 12:34 pm

Initial line brought him down to the pond and across

1st whistle at the far shore on the right - going wide

1 more put him on to the bird

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

Mark and Deacon came to the line at 12:31 pm

Initial line took him to the water and across the pond

1st whistle at the bush and bird!

6. BAYOU TECHE COMMERCE COMET, “Mick,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

Alvin and Mick came to the line at 12:29 pm

1 whistle upfront for his line

He carried this into the pond and across

1 more on the far shore

2 to the bird

5. AFC TUBB’S GREATEST HIT, “Walker,” BLM, George Francis

George and Walker came to the line at 12:26 pm

2 whistles on this side of the pond

2 on the edge for direction

1 in the water

2 more before the bush and the bird

3. FC-AFC MOONSHINE’S WHITEWATER RIVER, “Whiskey,” BLM, Mary Bixby

Mary and Whiskey came to the line at 12:23 pm

1 whistle for direction on this side of the water

1 just over the lip getting in the pond

1 before the bush

And a check down at the bird

2. YOU STOLE MY HEART MAGGIE MAE, “Maggie,” BLF, Kyle Broussard

Kyle and Maggie came to the line ...

1 whistle on this side of the pond for her line

1 in the pond

a final check down whistle at the bird

1. NAFC-FC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” BLM, Bert Windham

Bert and Raymond came to the line at 12:18 pm

1 before he got in the water to move back left

2 more to get to the bird

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

Malcolm and Poncho came to the line ...

2 whistles before the pond

1 quick one as he got out

2 more to the fall area

Slipped 2 more to the bird

97. AFC HUNTLEIGH’S QUINTESSA, “Tessa,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers

Bruce and Tessa came to the line at 12:13 pm

Excellent initial line - 1st whistle before she got in the water

Swam towards the bird

2 whistles on the far shore and she got it

4th Series Test Dogs

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

First up was Rett and handler Deborah Gardner ... Rett came to the line at 11:58 am

2 whistles early for a right cast
1 more got him almost to the water
1 with a pop
3 more on the far bank
A couple more at the bird

This test took Rett 3 minutes to complete.

Warren-Hill’s Celtic Quest, “Brannagh,” LF

Owners: Peggy and Brian Knowles
Handler: Peggy Knowles

Our second test dog was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 12:02 pm

2 quick whistles up front for a right cast

2 in the middle for the right

1 at the tall grass

1 on the far shore

A couple more at the bird

This test took Brannagh 3 minutes to complete.

Series 4 – Water Blind

SERIES 4
Water Blind

Welcome to the 4th Series of the National Amateur Retriever Championship! We are still at the Knowles property in Clinton, ME.

It is currently 70 degrees and cloudy.

Series 4 is a Water Blind.

A hen mallard is placed 190 yards from the line. Handlers will kick their dogs off from the same location as the 3rd Series’ honor mat. The running mat faces southeast and there is a 9 mph crosswind, with frequent 15 mph gusts.

The line to this blind requires the dog to clip a piece of thick cover before angling into a second piece of cover. 140 yards from the running mat, the dog enters the water, angling toward the far shoreline. Once out of the water, the dog must carry the line 10 more yards where the bird is placed at the base of a brushy tree.

This test is taking approximately 3 minutes to complete.

Callbacks to the 4th Series

84 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 and 98.

13 dogs dropped: 4, 18, 26, 35, 63, 75, 82, 84, 85, 99, 100, 101 and 103

Dog #97 will start the 4th series.

3rd Series Recap

 Sunday, June 16 – Monday, June 17, 2024

3rd Series – Water Triple with an Honor

97 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs started out this series on Sunday at 7:15 am, beginning with "Rett" then "Brannagh." This gave the competitors a good idea of what they might expect for this Water Triple. There was a single test dog "Brannagh" on Monday morning at 6:51 am as well.

Our first running dog #76 SOUTHWINDZ MIDNIGHT BREES QA2, “Brees,” with handler Matt Miller came to the line at 7:59 am on Sunday.

The weather on both days was mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 70s.

Here is how things turned out for the 3rd Series …
No-Bird / Re-Run (6): 80 – 96 – 1 – 28 – 49 – 57
Handles (7): 84 – 93 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 48 – 58
Double Handles (1): 35

Pick-Ups (10): 82 – 85 – 99 – 100 – 101 – 103 – 18 – 26 – 63 – 75 

Scratches (0): 

Our last running dog for Series 3 was dog #75 FC-AFC SHORELINE’S PRESS ON REGARDLESS, “Clyde,” with handler Linda Berkeley-Weiss. They completed the test at 11:27 am.

97 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 16 hours and 2 minutes, which averages out to be just about 10 minutes per dog. 

We will move on to the 4th Series after callbacks! 

3rd Series – Test Complete

Test Ended. Series 3 was completed and in the books at 11:27 am.

**Callbacks to come**

Pick-Up 75. FC-AFC SHORELINE’S PRESS ON REGARDLESS, “Clyde,” BLM, Linda Berkeley-Weiss

Linda and Clyde came to the line at 11:19 am

F – Straight as an arrow to the bird!

MR – Out around the small pond on the right - went to the right side of the tree with the blind and then quickly moved left to the cattails and his bird.

RR – Very wide left line out - was not able to be handled to the bird.

Dog was picked up.

74. JAYBAR CAPTAIN MACOMO, “Captain,” BLM, Jerry Younglove

Jerry and Captain came to the line at 11:13 am

F – Straight to the bird!

MR – Straight to the cattails and in to get his bird!

RR – Line out went wide right - into the tall grasses and then back left for a large loop under the arc and he got his bird.

73. NEWCAM GUINNESS, “Guinness,” BLM, Steve Patterson

Steve and Guiness came to the line at 11:05 am

F – Out behind the guns - came right to the fall area and quickly located his bird.

MR – Just right of the small pond to the front of the blind - around and through the cattails and came out with his bird.

RR – Into the pond - out to the fall area and he scooped up his bird!

72. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” BLF, Mark Medford

 Mark and Tru came to the line at 10:57 am

F – Straight to the bird.

MR – A few loops in front of the cattails and to the right, then over to the cattails and got her bird.

RR – A straight line to the fall area, turned right and scooped up her bird!

71. FC CROCS MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE, “Diggs,” BLM, Shane Olean

 Shane and Digs came to the line at 10:48 am

F – Came in under the arc and turned right and directly to his bird

MR – Started to hunt short - made 2 big turns including a toe in the pond - straightened out and went directly to the cattails and his bird.

RR – Through the 1st piece of water and over the point - back in the water and out - hunted the area around the blind and deep left - came to the correct side and worked it out to get his bird.

70. FC-AFC MIDNIGHT TRAINS TEXAS RANGER, “Deets,” BLM, Cade Gentry

Cade and Deets came to the line at 10:41 am

F – Line brought him under the arc near the guns and then immediately over to the bird.

MR – Line was by the left side of the cattails - he went just past the cattails - turned around and went in to retrieve his bird.

RR – Line out was wide left of the blind, but he went over to the fall area and to the bird.

69. FC-AFC CARRONADE’S EGGPLANT PATSY, “Patsy,” BLF, Steve Roegiers

Steve and Patsy came to the line at 10:34 am

F – Beautiful high bird - dog went straight to it!

MR – Broke down at the small pond area and started hunting short - moved on to the cattails and quickly found her bird.

RR – Swam on a nice line towards the bird - Drove across the field directly to the fall area and then her bird.

68. FC ROCK CREEK MAC, “Max,” BLM, Larry Vaske

Larry and Max came to the line...

F – Came in front of the guns and went over to his bird. Got it!

MR –  1 loop behind the cattails, then a few loops right and in front of the blind, then over to the cattails again and he got it!

RR –  Line was wide right in the tall grass, over to the fall area and he located his bird.

67. FC-AFC FIELD OF DREAMS WHATS ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT, “Buzz,” BLM, Jeffrey Schuett

Jeff and Buzz came to the line at 10:17 am

F – Smack!

MR – Skirted the small pond and was a little wide left but drove in towards the tree - went in to the cattails and quickly came back out with his bird.

RR – Into the pond - stayed right - drove the cover, made a loop to the left of the bird and then he got it.

66. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Leigh Windham

Leigh and Zeke came to the line at 10:11 am

F – Straight to the bird.

MR – Straight line to the right edge of the cattails - went right in and grabbed his bird!

RR – Line went under the arc - he went right over to the bird and scooped it up!

**Conditions Update**

 The wind has picked up and the temperature is now up to 58 degrees.

65. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Bobby Lee

Bobby and Jammer came to the line at 9:59 am

F – Up behind the guns into the heavy cover - extended hunt before he came out and got his bird.

MR – Out into the cattails and got it!

RR – Went left of the blind - out of sight and then came in from the right and got it.

64. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S AMERICAN SNIPER, “Kyle,” BLM, Justin Aimone

Justin and Kyle came to the line at 9:50 am

F – A few loops behind the gunners, then under the arc, then back behind the guns for a few more loops and then over to the bird.

MR – Line was just left of the cattails, turned right and into the cattails to get his bird.

RR – Several loops from the blind left and right, and then he got his bird.

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Pick-Up 63. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN QA2, “Wilma,” CLF, Mark Huffman

Mark and Wilma came to the line at 9:41 am

F – Very short flyer - Excellent job!

MR – Dog became fixated on something off to the left and refused to handle - gunners came out to help ...

Dog was picked up.

Re-run 57. NFC-AFC BAYOU TECHE SWING FOR THE FENCE, “Foxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays

 Lauren and Foxx came to the line at 9:30 am

F – Straight to his bird.

MR – Looped wide right in front of the tree and made 1 circle in front and then over to the cattails and his bird. 

RR – Angled left across the field towards the blind - stayed just in front and worked right - missed it - back to the blind and out again, hunted the area and then went deep of the blind again - back to the right and then he got it worked out and got his bird.

62. FC-AFC SEASIDES TROUBLESOME FOWL PURSUITS QA2, “Percy,” BLM, John Broucek

John and Percy came to the line at 9:21 am

F – Great line and straight to the bird.

MR – Line right of the cattails - 1 large loop to the right and then straight back to the cattails and got his bird.

RR – Line went out under the arc near the blind - turned right and went straight for the bird.

61. AFC MUDDY WATERS RUN DEEP, “Muddy,” BLF, Jeffery Talley

Jeff and Muddy came to the line at 9:13 am

F – Right to the spot!

MR – In to the small pond - went to the tree with a hard right away from the bird - a very quick stop and she came back to the left side and promptly scooped up her bird.

RR – Drilled it!

**Gun Change**

 Gun Change at 9:00 am

60. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka

George and Trudy came to the line at 8:52 am

F – Straight up to the flyer!

MR – Good line to the cattails and then right in to get the bird!

RR – Good line out - a few loops under the arc and then tot he bird.

59. FC-AFC HIGH MILEAGE PRAIRIE SOCIETY, “Fancy,” BLF, David Kress

David and Fancy came to the line at 8:43 am

F – To the gunners and behind for a turn - then out to her bird.

MR – Into the pond and out to the tree and blind - around the tree and then hunted in front - over to the cattails and in for her bird.

RR – Swam the pond at an angle on line to the bird - straight to the fall area - made a few tight turns and she got it.

Handle 58. AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson

 Judy and Imp came to the line at 8:35 am

F – Straight to it!

MR – Line out was left and she kept going up the hill towards the flyer area - she was immediately handled with several whistles to the bird.

RR – Line was just left of the blind, looped around and then went straight to the bird.

No-bird 57. NFC-AFC BAYOU TECHE SWING FOR THE FENCE, “Foxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays

Lauren and Foxx came to the line and had a No-bird on the Flyer, they will be back after 5.

Re-run 49. AFC GRIDIRON CREEK’S FOLLOW YOUR ARROW, “Kacey,” BLF, Doyle Simons

Doyle and Kacey came back to the line for a re-run...

F – Out to the fall area - a few turns right and she got her bird.

MR – Excellent!

RR – In to the pond - around the back of the blind and out to the fall area and the bird.

56. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” BLM, Mike Crow

Mike and Blue came to the line at 8:16 am

F – Very long flyer - went to the area in front of the gunners - turned right and worked his way out to the bird.

MR – Into the small pond on an excellent line - came in under the arc - around the back and into the cattails and got his bird.

RR – Ran towards the blind - turned right and came in from the right side to grab the bird.

55. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S ISSHEIT, “Zoey,” BLF, Chad Worsell

Chad and Zoey came to the line at 8:07 am

F – Straight to it!

MR – Line was slightly right and took 1 loop right - then back to the cattails and she got the bird.

RR – Line went under the arc - turned right and went straight to the bird.

53. AFC CITORI’S AGENT SLOANE, “Jack,” BLF, Michael Moore

Michael and Jack came to the line at 7:58 am

F – Perfect line to the bird!

MR – Went to the tree and blind around it - came into the cattails from the back and came back out with her bird!

RR – Huge splash into the pond - angled across to the blind - turned right and stepped on the bird.

52. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, John Larkin

John and Willow came to the line at 7:50 am

F – Good line to the fall area -  a loop right and left and then she got her bird.

MR – Line was slightly to the right of the cattails - she turned left and went to the cattails upon arrival and went in to grab her bird.

RR – Good line under the arc - 1 loop past the blind and then over to the bird.

50. FC-AFC ATLASTA PRAYER, “Faith,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers

Bruce and Faith came to the line at 7:42 am

F – Very good flyer and an excellent job!

MR – Went straight to the path of the bird boys - turned around into the cattails and got her bird.

RR – In to the pond - a few turns out on the far side of the blind and then she quickly located her bird.

No-bird 49. AFC GRIDIRON CREEK’S FOLLOW YOUR ARROW, “Kacey,” BLF, Doyle Simons

Doyle and Kacey came to the line at 7:40 am and had a No-bird on the Flyer, they will be back after 5.

Handle 48. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer.” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

Alvin and Dozer came to the line at 7:27 am

F – Out to the gunners and hunted left and right using his nose but still had a hunt in a tight area to come up with the bird.

MR – Very short throw - went to the pond area - turned around and headed home - whistle blew and he was handled - had some trouble but he got it.

RR – In to the pond - across the point - exited and took a hard left angle towards the blind - came out of the draw and was almost on top of the bird. Nice.

47. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOJO MOXY, “Boots,” BLF, Kathy Vignos

Kathy and Boots came to the line at 7:21 am

F – Good line to the fall area - made a few small turns and she got her bird.

MR – Line was wide right, a few large loops right of the blind/bush, then over to the cattails and in to get her bird.

RR – Good line close to the blind - looped around the blind and straight over to the bird.

46. AFC RIVERWOOD’S WINDY BLU, “Blu,” BLF, Mark Giese

Mark and Blue came to the line at 7:13 am

F – Direct line to the base of the hill - started an angle to the right and quickly found the duck.

MR – Right of the small pond and straight to the tree and the blind - angled left into the cattails and got her bird.

RR – Entered the pond - got out and angled left straight to her bird!

**Conditions**

It is 56 degrees and cloudy. Early this morning there was no wind, but now there is a slight 4mph breeze out of the south.

45. FC-AFC HUNTER’S CHOICE XX, “Archie,” BLM, L. William Goldstein MD

William and Archie came to the line at 7:03 am

F – Out to the flyer area - had a brief hunt left and right of the guns and got his bird quickly.

MR – Swam the pond - came to the cattails on the left - turning right behind the cattails and went straight for his bird.

RR – Angled across the pond with a hard left behind the blind and established a hunt - worked his way right and out to his bird.

3rd Series Test Dogs - Day 2

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

Our single test dog to the line today was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 6:51 am

Flyer – Hunted the area to get her flapping duck.

Middle Retired – Nice line - bent right and made a loop on the right side of the tree - she came back and went into the cattails for her bird.

Right Retired – Went out and had a hunt behind the guns - then moved out and worked her way to the bird.

Good Morning! – Day 3

Good morning from Day 3 of the National Amateur Retriever Championship!

This morning we’ve returned to the Knowles’ property to run the remaining 29 dogs on the 3rd Series Water Triple.

Currently, it is a cool 57 degrees, cloudy, with a steady 5 mph south wind. It’s been drizzling for the last hour, but it’s expected to stop soon. Today it is expected to remain cloudy and reach 74 degrees. 

We have a single test dog this morning, and then we will begin running the remainder of the 3rd Series directly after.

Yesterday, this test proved to be quite tough. Let’s see if today’s change in weather conditions brings different results.

Best of Luck to All!

**End of Day**

Test 3 - Day 2 Closed at 7:37 pm

• Dog #45 will start Monday morning
• 1 Single Test Dog at 6:50 am
• 1st Running Dog at 7:00 am (#45)

Good Night Everyone!

44. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” BLF, Rick Wilke

Rick and Izzy came to the line at 7:29 pm

F – Straight up the field and out to her bird.

MR – Out to the tree - left behind the cattails and then straight to her bird.

RR – Through the pond - across the field and hunted left of the blind, back around the blind and then out to the bird.

Bye-Dog at 7:37 pm