Monday, October 9, 2023

1st Series Recap

 Monday, October 9, 2023

1st Series – Land Single with a Rooster Pheasant Flyer

52 Dog Teams Began this Series

After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series this morning at 7:35 am, beginning with "Stinker" and then "Pup Pup" giving the dog teams a look at this first test.

The first running dog for this test was #Mind The Gap, “Kew,” BLF handled by Joey Smith 
 at 7:57 am.


The weather this morning had temps in the mid 40's with clear skies and very light breeze.

This was a Pretty Smooth Series! 
Here is how things turned out for the 1st Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (5): 25 – 34 – 35 – 36 – 52
Handles (0): 
Double Handles (0): 
Pick-Ups (0): 
Scratches (1): 33

Our last running dog for this series with a Rerun for dog #34 Heartbeat's Nutella, “Hazel” with Handler Cary Hunkel. They completed the test this morning at 10:21 am.


There were 52 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking almost exactly 2 hours and 24 minutes, which averages out to be a little bit more than 2 minutes per dog. 

The 1st Series is officially in the books ... on to the 2nd!!!