National Retriever Championship Blog


2024 National Retriever Championship Blog

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

6th Series Test Dogs

AFC Bayou-Star Boogie Woogie, “Boogie,” BLF

Owner: Suzan Caire
Handler: Suzan Caire


First test dog to the line was Boogle with handler Suzan Caire .... Boogie came to the line at 7:10 am

Flyer – Quick recovery of her flyer

Right Retired – Out across the water, numerous loops around the blind - she got her bird.

Left Retired – In the water - she was handled to the bull rush to get the bird.

Long – Going out right and hunted deep right behind the guns - she was handled on this mark to the bird and she was back in with her pheasant.

7:23 am She moved to the honor mat




Pinch Hitter With The Secret Sauce, “Jake,” BLM
Owner: Michelle Visel
Handler: Michelle Visel


2nd Test Dog up was Jake and handler Michelle Visel ... Jake came to the line at 7:28 am

Flyer – Very good flyer

Left Retired – Over the dam and into the pond - across the point where the gunners threw from - he worked around the edge with the bull rushes and located his bird.

Right Retired – Similar line to the flyer - he was handled when he exited the water - numerous whistles while the handler tried to maneuver him through and get a visual through the trees to the bird.

Long – Up the hill - he located the gun station - worked the area around the gunners and he was handled to the bird. (Handling with this cover will be challenging)


This test was taking the test dogs 13-16 minutes to complete

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