Tuesday, October 10, 2023

43. Watermark’s Chevalier, “Chev,” BLM, Michael Wills

Entry Questionnaire

Owner Name: Michael Wills, Leslie Wills, Steve Weyel, and Vicki Weyel

Dog Full Name: Watermark's Chevalier (Chev)

When did you begin competing in Field Trials?

Off and on for approximately twenty years.

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?

Love of retrievers and thrill of competition.

Who are your training partners at home?

Leslie Wills, Bill Hillmann, Mary Tatum, Creg Jones, Gayla Jones, and Judy Juhl.

What is the origin of your dog’s name?

A courteous and gallant canine, from the Watermark kennel.

Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.

Bill Hillmann is one of our training partners. When Chev hears Bill's voice while I am watching training videos, he runs into the room to watch with me.

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?

"Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood


Chev and Michael came to the line at 8:26 am

Down the hill, cut the corner of the pond, swam across and then up and under the arc, over to the cover and he got his bird.