Tuesday, October 10, 2023

39. Coolwaters Seaside Swamp Foxx, “Vixen,” BLF, Marc Patton

Entry Questionnaire

Owner Name: Rita and Frank Jones

Dog Full Name: Coolwater’s Seaside Swamp Foxx

When did you begin competing in Field Trials?

Frank began in the early ‘80’s and then took a hiatus until 2000 after our kids had all gone off to college.

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?

A competitive personality and love of Labradors, paired with desire to meet like-minded enthusiasts.

Who are your training partners at home?

Wayne and Tracy Jensen, Kelley and Randy Hall, John Broucek, Dave Knight, David Goff and Hal Bogard.

What is the origin of your dog’s name?

Her Sire is NFC-AFC Foxx and her dam is FC-AFC Ripple

Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.

Like her mother, Ripple, Vixen was slower to mature. However, she continued to progress and then caught up with her peers showing good promise.

You and your dog have made it through nine series of the National Derby Championship. You are about to come to the line for the 10th series with a chance to win the 2023 National Derby Champion. What song and artist would you want to hear playing as the two of you come to the line?

"I’m here for the Party!"


Vixen and Marc came to the line ...

Down the hill and into the pond – angled across towards the guns, made a hard right to the cover and got her bird!