10th Series Recap

Friday, October 13, 2023

10th Series – Water Double with a Flyer

20 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the this test was set up and ready to go this afternoon, Test Dogs began the Series at 2:31 pm, beginning with "Stinker," then next up was "Pup Pup." After a slight modification to the test was made by the Judges, we had a 3rd test dog, "Chipper," run as well. This gave the dog teams a nice preview of this beautiful 10th Series test!

The first running dog kicked off the 10th Series test at 3:17 pm with #51 Beaver Creek Shadows Hunter, “Jaeger,” BLM, handled by Bill Bailey.

The weather this afternoon was 68 degrees, and sunny, as the skies had cleared up from this morning but there was still a decent breeze coming in at 17 mph SW.

This was a smooth Series with not much to report on here! 

This is how things turned out for the 10th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 18
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (0): 

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #50 Heartbeat’s Heaven Scent Tommy Girl, “Tommy,” BLF, with handler Julie Kobach. The test was completed this afternoon at 5:30 pm.

There were 20 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 1 hour and 13 minutes, which averages out to be just over 6.5 minutes per dog running time. 

The 10th Series is officially completed and in the books! 

This also concludes the 2023 National Retriever Derby Championship! 

Next we will find out who the Finalists are and who the Winner is!

9th Series Recap

Friday, October 13, 2023

9th Series – Land Double with Rooster Pheasants

20 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the second version of this test was ready to go late morning, Test Dogs began the Series at 11:31 am, beginning with "Stinker" and then next up was "Pup Pup" giving the dog teams a nice preview of this 9th Series test.

The first running dog kicked off the 9th Series test at 11:45 am with #37 High Mileage Hone A Fancy Saber, “Edge,” BLF handled by Paul Young.

The weather early this afternoon was 65 degrees, overcast with occasional light rain and a 13 mph SW wind.

This was a smooth Series with not much to report on here! Here is how things turned out for the 9th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (0): 
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (0): 

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #35 Dealers Choice VIII, “Rip,” BLM with handler Bill Goldstein. The test was completed this afternoon at 12:59 pm.

There were 20 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 1 hour and 14 minutes, which averages out to be just under 4 minutes per dog running time. 

The 9th Series is officially completed and in the books! We are waiting for callbacks and then will be moving into the 10th Series next!

8th Series Recap

Friday, October 13, 2023

8th Series – Land Single with a Drake Mallard

22 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was ready to go this morning, Test Dogs began the Series at 7:38 am, beginning with "Stinker" and then next up was "Pup Pup" giving the dog teams a nice preview of the 8th test this morning.

The first running dog kicked off the 8th Series test at 7:59 am. It was #50 Heartbeat's Heaven Scent Tommy Girl, “Tommy,” BLF handled by Julie Kobach.

The weather this morning was cloudy and drizzly with a temp of 60 degrees, and a light wind at 13 mph.

This was a quick Series! Here is how things turned out for the 8th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (0): 
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (2): 5 – 28

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #49 Ridgecrest's Fin and Tonic, “Fin,” BLM with handler Marcy Wright. The test was completed this morning at 8:57 am.

There were 22 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 59 minutes, which averages out to be just over 2.5 minutes per dog running time. 

The 8th Series is officially completed and in the books! We will be moving into the 9th Series shortly.

7th Series Recap

Thursday, October 12, 2023

7th Series – Water Double with Hen and Drake Mallards

30 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was ready to go this morning, Test Dogs began the Series at 8:01 am, beginning with "Pup Pup" and then next up was "Stinker" giving the dog teams a nice preview of the 7th test.

The first running dog kicked off the 7th Series test at 8:29 am. It was #35 Dealers Choice VIII, “Rip,” BLM handled by Bill Goldstein.

The weather this morning was clear with a temp of 59 degrees, and as the morning has progressed, it has gotten up to around 78 degrees and windy conditions at about 17 mph.

This was a very smooth Series! Here is how things turned out for the 7th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (0): 
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (0): 

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #34 Heartbeat's Nutella, “Hazel,” BLF with handler Cary Hunkel. The test was completed this afternoon at 1:27 pm.

There were 30 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 4 hours and 58 minutes, which averages out to be almost 10 minutes per dog running time. 

The 7th Series is officially completed and in the books! We will be moving into the 8th Series shortly. The Callbacks are just in and will be announced next!

6th Series Recap

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

6th Series – Water Double

38 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was ready to go, Test Dogs began the Series at 12:13 pm, beginning with "Pup Pup" and then next up was "Stinker" giving the dog teams a look at the 6th Series test.

The first running dog kicked off the 6th Series test at 12:58 pm. It was #23 Beytco's Freight Line, “Ziggy,” BLM handled by Scott Bollman.

The weather this afternoon got up to 80 degrees and clear skies, and a 13-15 mph wind.

Here is how things turned out for the 6th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (0): 
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (1): 1

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #22 Hyflyer's Take Em To The Train Station, “Rip,” BLM with handler John Lynch. The test was completed this afternoon at 5:29 pm.

There were 38 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 4 hours and 31 minutes, which averages out to be just over 7 minutes per dog running time. 

The 6th Series is officially completed and in the books! We will be at the 7th Series Thursday morning. The Callbacks will be coming up ... Stay Tuned!

5th Series Recap

 Wednesday, October 11, 2023

5th Series – Land Double

45 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was set up this morning, Test Dogs began the Series at 7:32 am, beginning with "Stinker" and then next up was "Pup Pup" giving the dog teams a look at what the 5th Series Land Double would have in store!

The first running dog kicked off the 5th Series test at 7:58 am. It was #14 Twister's Lollie Dollie, “Lollie,” BLF handled by Paul Sletten.

The weather this morning started us at 55 degrees and clear skies, with temps expected to go up to around 80 degrees this afternoon.

Here is how things turned out for the 5th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (4): 6 – 7 – 13 – 43
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (6): 9 – 16 – 17 – 24 – 41 – 53

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was a rerun for dog #13 Trulines Harder Than A Sixteen Penny, “Nails,” with handler Andrew Jackson. The test was completed this morning at 11:23 am.

There were 45 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 3 hours and 25 minutes, which averages out to be just over 4 minutes per dog. 

The 5th Series is officially completed and in the books! We will be on to the 6th Series Next with Callbacks coming up ... Stay Tuned!

4th Series Recap

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

4th Series – Water Double

49 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series late this morning at 11:18 am, beginning with "Stinker" and then next up was "Pup Pup" giving the dog teams a look at the 4th Series Water Double.

The first running dog kicked off the 4th Series test at 11:38 am. It was #49 Ridgecrest's Fin And Tonic, “Fin,” BLM handled by Marcy Wright.

The weather this afternoon warmed up to a Sunny 73 degrees with clear skies and very little wind.

Here is how things turned out for the 4th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (2): 17 – 21
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (2): 44 – 47

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was a rerun for dog #47 High-Tech Commander N Chief, “Chief,” with handler Reid Jones. The test was completed this afternoon at 5:02 pm.

There were 49 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking almost exactly 5 hours and 24 minutes, which averages out to be just under 6.5 minutes per dog. 

The 4th Series is officially completed and in the books! We will be on to the 5th Series tomorrow morning, have a great night everyone! Don't forget to attend the Workers Party this evening!

3rd Series Recap

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

3rd Series – Water Single

49 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series this morning at 7:35 am, beginning with "Pup Pup" and then next up was "Stinker" giving the dog teams a look at this 3rd Series test.

The first running dog kicked off the 3rd Series test at 7:58 am. It was #34 Heartbeat's Nutella, “Hazel,” BLF handled by Cary Hunkel.

The weather this morning was crisp and cool to start with clear skies and very little wind.

This was another Smooth Series! 

Here is how things turned out for the 3rd Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 24
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (0): 

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was a rerun for dog #24 QTK Lighing The Fields On Fire, “Blaze” with Handler Robbie Kntson. They completed the test this Morning at 10:44 am.

There were 49 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking almost exactly 2 hours and 47 minutes, which averages out to be a little bit less than 3.5 minutes per dog. 

The 3rd Series is officially in the books and we will be on to the 4th Series soon!!!

2nd Series Recap

Monday, October 9, 2023

2nd Series – Land Double with Rooster Pheasants

52 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series this morning at 10:56 am, beginning with "Pup Pup" and then next up was "Stinker" giving the dog teams a look at this 2nd test.

The first running dog kicked off the 2nd Series test at 11:12 am. It was #20 Rooster Tail Talley Ho, “Tally,” BLF handled by Nick Freckley.

The weather this afternoon got into the 50's with clear skies and a NNE Wind at about 12-15 mph.

This was a Pretty Smooth Series! 

Here is how things turned out for the 2nd Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 27
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (3): 8 – 26 – 48

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #19 C & N's Queen Of The Teche, “Ibe” with Handler Paul Sletten. They completed the test this afternoon at 2:28 pm.

There were 52 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking almost exactly 3 hours and 16 minutes, which averages out to be a little bit less than 4 minutes per dog. 

The 2nd Series is officially in the books and we will be on to the 3rd Series next!!!

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 #6 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!!!