74. FC-AFC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX, “Flex,” BLM, Johnny Armstrong

FC-AFC Flawless Execution - FLEX, "Flex," BLM

DOB: 5/6/14

Sire: FC-AFC Cropper's Get Sum

Dam: FC-AFC Black Magic's Return To Lender

Breeders: Wendy Buckler & Karen & Newt Cropper 

Owners: Johnny & Kathy, Elberton, GA

Handler: Johnny Armstrong

Flawless Execution - Flex FC-AFC

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Flex and Johnny came to the line at 11:10 am

F – Excellent Mark!

LR – Through the brushy cover and across to the cover that was holding the bird and he got it!

B – Early whistle to adjust his initial line out and he lined the balance of the blind.

73. FC BEN’S POPPY LEE, “Poppy,” BLF, Jim Beck

FC Ben's Poppy Lee, "Poppy," BLF

DOB: 1/1/16 

Sire: FC Rock River Benjamin

Dam: Magic's Tricks Wizzy

Breeder: David Aul 

Owner: David Aul, Arlington Heights, IL

Handler: Jim Beck

Ben's Poppy Lee FC

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Poppy and Jim came to the line at 11:05 am

F – Stepped on it!

LR – Straight to the cover and his bird!

B – 1st whistle at the tree - came back towards the line, 2nd whistle and she went right and evened out her line, a 1 or 2 more whistles to the end.

72. FC REDGATE’S COALFIRED YETI, “Yeti,” BLF, Chris Ledford

FC Redgate's Coalfired Yeti, "Yeti," BLF

DOB: 4/5/18

Sire: FC-AFC Watermarks PF Coal-Fired And Cookin

Dam: Riparian Summer Breeze

Breeder: Nona Bauer

Owner: Mark Medford, Memphis, TN

Handler: Chris Ledford

Redgate's Coalfired Yeti FC

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Yeti and Chris came to the line at 11:00 am

F – Very nice!

LR – Excellent line in to the cover and his bird!

B – 1st and 2nd whistle in the middle, 1 more at the end.

71. FC WESTBAY’S NEXT OF KIN, “Briar,” BLM, Tony Flowers

FC Westbay's Next Of Kin, "Briar," BLM

DOB: 5/31/16

Sire: Le Coup De Grace QA2

Dam: Geg's No Cavity Carmel

Breeder: Grace Godwin

Owner: Hank Culp, New London, NC

Handler: Tony Flowers

FC Westbay's Next Of Kin

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Briar and Tony came to the line at 10:58 am

F – Excellent Mark!

LR – Ran deep for a large loop that brought him back to the brush pile and over to the bird.

B – 1 whistle left about midway, 1 more whistle left nearly to the bird and he is on it!

70. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S SWEET GEORGIA PEACH QA2, “Peaches,” BLF, Andrew Curtis

FC-AFC Heartbeat's Sweet Georgia Peach QA2, "Peaches," BLF

DOB: 4/9/15

Sire: FC-AFC Calculated Risk

Dam: AFC Cropper's Good & Plenty

Breeders: Bruce & Betty Hall

Owner: Julie Kobach, Mondovi, WI

Handler: Andrew Curtis

QA2 Heartbeat's Sweet Georia Peach FC-AFC

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Peaches and Andrew came to the line at 10:54 am

F – Very good!

LR – Nice line out - ran deep, but quickly recovered and went to her bird.

B – 1 whistle right took her nearly all the way to the blind, a quick check down and she had it.

69. FC-AFC J & C’S ANOTHER ROUND IN THE CHAMBER, “Bullet,” BLM, Joseph Couey

FC-AFC J & C's Another Round In The Chamber, "Bullet," BLM

DOB: 10/2/14

Sire: NAFC FC Mulligan Off The Rainy "T"

Dam: Long Crossing Sky's Making The Grade

Breeders: Mary & Sergio Castineyra

Owners: Joseph & Cathy Couey, Bloomer, WI

Handler: Joseph Couey

J & C's Another Round In The Chamber FC-AFC

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Bullet and Joseph came to the line at 10:50 am

F – Straight to the fall area and the bird

LR – Wide right going out and turned back left - missed it - back to the cover area and got it!

B – Check down whistle at the end.

68. FC TEKA’S HONKER HUNK-A-LOU QA2, “Louie,” YLM, Ty Rorem

FC Teka's Honker Hunk-A-Lou QA2, "Louie," YLM

DOB: 3/23/16

Sire: FC-AFC Gunstock's Topshelf Snap Decision

Dam: Romeo's Amazing Grace MH

Breeder: Douglas Lewis

Owner: Steven Kurlansky, Lyme, CT

Handler: Ty Rorem

QA2-MH Teka's Honker Hunk-a-lou FC

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Louie and Ty came to the line at 10:45 am

F – Straight to the fall area, made a quick turn and scooped up his bird!

LR – Out between the blind and the mound - went left to the far side of the mound and then back right past the blind and mound and then out to his bird.

B – 1st whistle just past the tree - next whistle in the middle and carried this towards the blind - 1 more whistle at the end.

67. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN QA2, “Wilma,” CLF, Mark Huffman

FC-AFC Will The Circle Be Unbroken QA2, "Wilma," CLF

DOB: 2/14/19

Sire: FC-AFC Its All Over Now Baby Blue

Dam: High Mileage Prairie Princess

Breeders: David & Martha Kress

Owner: Mark Huffman, Tupelo, MS

Handler: Mark Huffman

FC-AFC Will The Circle Be Unbroken QA2

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Wilma and Mark came to the line at 10:39 am

F – Excellent!

LR – Another perfect mark!

B – 1 whistle right in the early portion - 1 more to go right midway, and another whistle right at the end to get her bird.

Re-Run 63. FC-AFC RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street

FC-AFC Razor's Priceless Cutting Edge, "Allie," BLF

DOB: 4/21/17

Sire: FC Sweetie's Easy Rider

Dam: Razor's Da Cuttin Edge SH

Breeder: Scott Anderson

Owners: Lynn & Robert Kimball, Willow, AK

Handler: Hunter Street

Razor's Priceless Cutting Edge FC-AFC

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Allie and Hunter came back to the line at 10:36 am for their Re-Run

F – Very good bird.

LR – Nice line out - a couple steps deep but quickly recovered and came back and got her bird.

B – Nearly at the end and had a couple whistles to move her right to get her bird.

Re-Run 62. FC INDI GO’S NATTY QA2, “Natty,” BLF, Al Arthur

FC Indi Go's Natty QA2, "Natty, " BLF

DOB: 11/27/17 

Sire: AFC Goldstar Steadfast Nathan

Dam: FC-AFC Indi Go Girl UD

Breeders: Darlene & Thomas Houlihan

Owner: Bob Johnston, Winter Park, FL

Handler: Al Arthur 

QA2 Indi Go's Natty FC

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Natty and Al came back to the line at 10:32 am for their Re-Run

F – Straight to the fall area and the bird!

LR – Almost to the fall area, but turned left to circle the mound and brush pile and then came back right and into the bird.

B – Up close whistle - 1 more in the middle and she carried this cast to the end.

Rerun 61. FC-AFC EXECUTION SOUTHERN STYLE - LETHAL, “Lethal,” BLM, Jason Baker

FC-AFC Execution Southern Style - Lethal, "Lethal," BLM

DOB: 7/30/16

Sire: FC-AFC Flawless Execution - FLEX

Dam: NC Southern Belle Midnight Ruger MH

Breeder: Joseph Hatzopoulos 

Owners: Johnny & Kathy Armstrong, Elberton, GA

Handler: Jason Baker

Execution Southern Style - Lethal FC-AFC

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Lethal and Jason came back to the line at 10:28 am

F – Smack!

LR – Up to the mound and turned left over to the blind, back right and out to the bird

B – Quick whistle up the front and 2 more in the middle - carried this line to the blind.

66. FC BAYOU-STAR SNOW MOON, “Luna,” BLF, Danny Farmer

FC Bayou-Star Snow Moon, "Luna," BLF

DOB: 11/5/17

Sire: FC-AFC Gunstock's Topshelf Snap Decision

Dam: Sonshine's Dottie West **

Breeder: Lisa Farmer

Owner: Lance Flowers, Derby, KS

Handler: Danny Farmer

QA2 Bayou-star Snow Moon FC

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Luna and Danny came to the line at 10:24 am

F – Went deep and quickly back to the fall - a look in the area and then she had her bird.

LR – Very nice mark!

B – 2 whistles near the end for a well controlled blind.

65. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” BLF, Lauren Hays

FC-AFC Bayou Teche Express, "Ryan, " BLF
DOB: 9/27/17

Sire: FC-AFC Bayou Teche Eye On The Ball

Dam: Riverhills 2nd Chance Avery ***

Breeder: John Cejka

Owner: Lauren Hays and Glen Curtis, Round Rock, TX

Handler: Lauren Hays 

Bayou Teche Express FC-AFC

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Ryan and Lauren came to the line at 10:19 am

F – Very good!

LR – Came into the area of the fall cutting between the gun station and the brush pile, swung right and she was on her bird!

B – Lined almost the entire length of the blind - 1 whistle right and she had it

64. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S GOT THAT ITCH AGAIN, “Ivy,” BLF, Craig Crook

FC-AFC Seaside's Got That Itch Again, "Ivy," BLF

DOB: 11/11/17

Sire: FC-AFC JJ Of Red Rock

Dam: Seaside's Warrior Princess *** QA2

Breeders: Frank & Rita Jones

Owners: Kevin & Raina Cauley, Thomasville, GA

Handler: Craig Crook

Seaside's Got That Itch Again FC-AFC

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Ivy and Craig came to the line at 10:15 am

F – Quickly got his flyer.

LR – Out to the mound and right to the bird!

B – 1st whistle just past the tree, 1 more half way out and she carried this line to her bird.

No-Bird 63. FC-AFC RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street

Allie and Hunter came to the line at 10:14 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs.

No-Bird 62. FC INDI GO’S NATTY QA2, “Natty,” BLF, Al Arthur

Natty and Al came to the line and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs.

No-Bird 61. FC-AFC EXECUTION SOUTHERN STYLE - LETHAL, “Lethal,” BLM, Jason Baker

Lethal and Jason came to the line and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs

Handle 60. FC FLYWAY’S THE SAY HEY KID QA2, “Willie,” BLM, Luann Pleasant

FC Flyway's The Say Hey Kid QA2, "Willie," BLM

DOB: 11/6/17

Sire: FC-AFC Sundog's Maximum Pursuit

Dam: Flyway's Iron Lady

Breeder: Don Graves

Owner: Don Graves, Ronan, MT

Hander: Luann Pleasant

QA2 Flyway's The Say Hey Kid FC-AFC

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Willie and Luann came to the line at 10:06 am

F – Out to the area and quickly got his bird.

LR – Went out right of the bird - heading deep - handled back to the bird, but got caught up short and then worked his way back to the bird.

B – 1st whistle short, next whistle and he carried this cast to the bird.

59. SKOOKUM THOR, “Thor,” BLM, Tim Milligan

Skookum Thor, "Thor," BLM

DOB: 12/1/19

Sire: FC-AFC Waluke Stryder

Dam: Skookum Creek's Another Chapter MH

Breeders: Tim & Julie Higgins

Owner: Gordon Wistrom, Healdsburg, CA

Handler: Tim Milligan

Skookum Thor FC

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Thor and Tim came to the line at 10:02 am

F – Straight to it!

LR – Chalk line to the bird!

B – Line it! Nice Job!

58. FC NDC FINE LINE’S OUT OF THIS WORLD, “Bruno,” BLM, Rick Stawski

FC NDC Fine Line's Out Of This World, "Bruno," BLM

DOB: 10/15/20

Sire: FC Carl With A K

Dam: Dixon's Moonstone Over Haley's Comet QA2

Breeder: Kip Dixon

Owner: Sylvia Lewelling, Buda, TX

Handler: Rick Stawski

Fine Line's Out Of This World NDC-FC

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Bruno and Rick came to the line at 9:58 am

F – Very good bird!

LR – Arrived wide left, but came around the brush pile and located the bird.

B – 1 whistle right midway, then 2 more whistles left and he was on the bird.

Re-Run 53. FLEX’S JUST ONE MORE TRAVELING TRACE QA2, “Trace,” BLM, Hunter Street

Flex's Just One More Traveling Trace QA2, "Trace," BLM

DOB: 4/28/20

Sire: FC-AFC Flawless Execution - FLEX

Dam: Sutton's White Lightning

Breeders: Karin & Zach Taylor 

Owner: Jeffrey Henderson, Mount Olive, NC

Handler: Hunter Street

QA2 Flex's Just One More Traveling Trace

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Trace and Hunter came back to the line at 9:53 am for a Rerun

F – Very nice recovery of his Flyer!

LR – Excellent bird!

B – 2 whistles mid way for a well controlled blind.

57. FC CLOONEY’S SEASIDE APOSTLE, “Creed,” BLM, Kenny Trott

FC Clooney's Seaside Apostle, "Creed," BLM

DOB: 11/23/19

Sire: FC-AFC Seaside's Gorgeous George

Dam: Seaside's California Chrome

Breeders: Frank & Rita Jones

Owners: Michael Robicheaux and Derek Smith, Breaux Bridge, LA 

Handler: Kenny Trott

Clooney's Seaside Apostle FC

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Creed and Kenny came to the line at 9:48 am

F – Started his hunt short and left of the fall area, got deep of the bird to hunt some more - covered a good size area and then located the bird.

LR – Nice!

B – 1 whistle and he got it!

56. FC OUTBACK’S RISING STAR, “Champ,” BLM, Steve Yozamp

FC Outback's Rising Star, "Champ," BLM

DOB: 5/21/16

Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse

Dam: Three River's A New Beginning

Breeders: Michael & Melanie Peters

Owners: Robert Zylla and Steve Yozamp, St. Cloud, MN

Handler: Steve Yozamp

Outback's Rising Star FC

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Champ and Steve came to the line at 9:44 am

F – Scooped up his bird!

LR – Out between the gun and flyer guns - came back to the left side of the blind and then worked his way back right to locate his bird.

B – 1st whistle about 1/2 way out - carried this all the way to the bird.

Re-run 51. FC TROUBLESOME BEWARE THE HORSE, “Trojan,” BLM, Dave Smith

FC Troublesome Beware The Horse, "Trojan," BLM

DOB: 2/17/17

Sire: FC Sweetie's Easy Rider

Dam: Troublesome Fowl Fantasies

Breeders: John Broucek & Chad Clagg

Owner: Mark Medford, Memphis, TN

Handler: Dave Smith

Troublesome Beware The Horse FC

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Trojan and Dave came back to the line at 9:39 am for their Re-run

F – Tight turn in the area and he snagged his bird!

LR – Out to the fall area - a quick turn and he got it!

B – 1 whistle early - 1 at the end and he got it!

Handle 55. FC-AFC HOCKLEY CREEK’S SWITCH HITTER, “Mickey,” BLM, Robby Bickley

FC-AFC Hockley Creek's Switch Hitter, "Mickey," BLM

DOB: 8/29/13

Sire: NAFC-FC Texas Troubador

Dam: FC-AFC Dance Hall Gal

Breeders: Joe O'Brien & James Roberts

Owner: Robby Bickley, Gainesville, TX

Handler: Robby Bickley

Hockley Creek's Switch Hitter FC-AFC

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Mickey and Robby came to the line for the last time at 9:20 am

F – Straight to the fall area - a few tight turns and he got it!

LR – Out between the gunners hide and the mound, turned left away from the bird and hunted very wide left - handled to his bird on this mark.

B – 1st whistle just past the tree - next 2 whistles in the middle and he carried this cast all the way to the end and got his bird.

After Mickey ran the test, it was followed by a Ceremony for Mickey.  This is the last time this team will be on the mat – Mickey is officially retired! Robby Bickley was accompanied by his wife after Mickey completed the test. Mickey had an amazing career with 345 All-Age Points, a couple times being the #1 dog in the country and has been entered in National Open and Amateur events since 2017.

Have a wonderful retirement Mickey, you deserve it!

Handle 54. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S TANGLED UP IN BLUE, “Dylan,” BLM, Samantha Thompson

FC-AFC High Peak's Tangled Up In Blue, "Dylan," BLM

DOB: 4/25/17

Sire: FC-AFC Tucquan's Ode To Sweetness

Dam: Twin Pine's Black Coffee

Breeders: Carol Lewis & Jeffrey Edwards

Owner: Samantha Thompson and Justin Aimone, Stroudsburg, PA

Handler: Samantha Thompson

High Peak's Tangled Up In Blue FC-AFC

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Dylan and Samantha came to the line at 9:10 am

F –  Excellent!

LR – Pretty line to the area but broke down early and turned left to hunt wide left and had to be handled to this bird.

B – Good blind!

No-Bird 53. FLEX’S JUST ONE MORE TRAVELING TRACE QA2, “Trace,” BLM, Hunter Street

Trace and Hunter came to the line at 9:08 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs

Handle 52. FC TIOGA APPLE IDOG, “Ti,” BLM, Edward Forry, “Lynn Manus

FC Tioga Apple Idog, "Ti," BLM

DOB: 5/26/17

Sire: FC-AFC Tucked Away At River's Edge

Dam: Francalia's Forbidden Fruit QA2

Breeder: Denise Page

Owners: Lynn & Andy Manus, Clayton, DE

Handler: Edward Forry

Tioga Apple Idog FC

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Ti and Ed came to the line at 9:03 am

F – Live bird - great catch!

LR – Veered left at the mound, wide left of the gunners - hunted the area on line to the blind, had to be handled with multiple whistles

B – Lined the blind!

Re-Run 47. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S TURBULENCE, “Evie,” BLF, Bente Kongsore

FC-AFC Marshwind's Turbulence, "Evie," BLF

DOB: 4/10/18

Sire: Marshwind's Eddy

Dam: Marshwind's Stormy Weather

Breeder: Bente Kongsore 

Owner: Bente Kongsore, Creswell, OR

Handler: Bente Kongsore

Marshwind's Turbulence FC-AFC

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Evie and Bente came back to the line at 8:59 am for their rerun

F – Straight to the fall area and quickly found her bird

LR – Smack!

B – Quick whistle up front  - carried this line 1/2 way out - 2 more whistles in the middle and she was on to the bird.

No-Bird 51. FC TROUBLESOME BEWARE THE HORSE, “Trojan,” BLM, Dave Smith

Trojan and Dave came to the line at 8:56 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs.

Handle Re-Run 45. STONERIDGE LIFE OF RILEY MH QA2, “Riley,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Stoneridge Life Of Riley MH QA2, "Riley," BLM

DOB: 5/2/18

Sire: Troublesome Highseas Makin House Calls MH

Dam: Stoneridge Rock N Roll Hoochie Koo MH33 MNR

Breeders: Matt & Katie Griffiths

Owner: Charles LeFevre, Peachtree City, GA

Handler: Andrew Curtis

QA2-MH Stoneridge Life Of Riley HRCH

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Riley and Andrew came back to the line at 8:50 am for their Rerun

F – Very nice bird!

LR – Hunted deep and wide left - had to be handled to this bird.

B – 2 whistles early to adjust his line, 1 more midway and 1 last whistle to put him on the bird.

Handle 50. FC ROCK CREEK MAC, “Max,” BLM, Ty Rorem

FC Rock Creek Mac, "Max," BLM

DOB: 11/17/19

Sire: FC Sweetie's Easy Rider

Dam: Texas Southern Belle III

Breeders: Steve & Judy Blythe

Owner: Larry Vaske, Worthingtonm, MN

Handler: Ty Rorem

Rock Creek Mac FC

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Max and Ty came to the line at 8:43 am

F – A couple quick checks on the way out and then he scooped up his bird

LR – Good initial line out but he cut left at the brush, hunted deep and wide left, hunted in front of the brush – had an extensive hunt and had to be handled to this bird.

B – Nice blind - 1 whistle at the end and he had his bird.

49. FC KANGA’S KRYPTONITE COCKTAIL, “Kanga,” BLF, Danny Farmer

FC Kanga's Kryptonite Cocktail, "Kanga," BLF

DOB: 2/18/17

Sire: FC-AFC Wood River's Franchise

Dam: FC-AFC Contrails Sky Queen

Breeder: Dave Opseth

Owner: Orvin Kiser, Stuarts Draft, VA

Handler: Danny Farmer

Kanga's Kryptonite Cocktail FC

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Kanga and Danny came to the line at 8:38 am

F – Hunted hard left of the bird, but she got it!

LR – Out right of the mound - turned left behind - came back right and to her bird.

B – 1st whistle about 1/2 way out - straight to the blind.

48. SUNDOG’S BORN TO CRUISE, “Trip,” BLM, JD Babb

Sundog's Born To Cruise, "Trip, BLM

DOB: 5/7/18

Sire: FC-AFC Tru's Little Cruiser

Dam: Working's Locked N Loaded

Breeder: Joanne Fitzpatrick

Owners: Paula & Corrie Elmes, North Pole, AK

Handler: JD Babb

Sundog's Born To Cruise

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Trip and JD came to the line at 8:34 am

F – Straight to his bird!

LR – Excellent Line!

B – 4 whistles and he had his bird.

No-Bird 47. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S TURBULENCE, “Evie,” BLF, Bente Kongsore

Evie and Bente came to the line at 8:32 am and received a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs.

46. FC-AFC CROCS MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE, “Diggs,” BLM, Jim Beck

FC-AFC Crocs Minneapolis Miracle, "Diggs," BLM

DOB: 11/11/19

Sire: NAFC-FC Steadfast's Bachelor Special

Dam: Behrend's Pearl Haggard

Breeder: Eric Behrend

Owner: Shane Olean and Jeremy Tims, Sioux Falls, SD

Handler: Jim Beck

Crocs Minneapolis Miracle FC-AFC

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Diggs and Jim came to the line at 8:29 am

F – Good job on his flyer!

LR – Excellent mark!

B – 1 whistle 3/4 of the way out for a cast that took him right to his bird!

No-Bird 45. STONERIDGE LIFE OF RILEY MH QA2, “Riley,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Riley and Andrew came to the line at 8:19 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs

44. FC-AFC DR DANY MD, “Dany,” BLF, Jake Fredericks

FC-AFC Dr Dany MD, "Dany," BLF

DOB: 3/10/19 

Sire: FC-AFC B. Bumble

Dam: FC-AFC Good Luck Charlie III

Breeders: Richard & Charlotte Kaiser 

Owners: Dick & Charlotte Kaiser, Hazel Green, AL

Handler: Jake Fredericks

Dr Dany MD FC-AFC

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Dany and Jake came to the line at 8:15 am

F – Out to the fall area and quick found her bird.

LR – Straight to it!

B – Beautiful line out - 1st and only whistle just left of the bird and she got it!

43. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Kenny Trott or Marcy Wright

FC-AFC High Desert Morning, "Glory," BLF

DOB: 2/16/14

Sire: FC Maple Ridge's Sooner Boomer

Dam: Watermark's High Desert Storm

Breeders: Ed & Laurie Neilson

Owners: Ed & Laurie Neilson, Fruita, CO

Handler: Kenny Trott

High Desert Morning FC-AFC

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Glory and Kenny came to the line at 8:10 am

F – Her flyer dropped with a flutter - she maintained a good line with a couple curly cues at the end to quickly locate her bird.

LR – Entered the area behind the guns for a quick look, worked right and then she was on to her bird.

B – An early whistle to move right, 2 more mid way, 1 more to put her on the bird.

Re-Run 37. FC-AFC SEASIDES TROUBLESOME FOWL PURSUITS QA2, “Percy,” BLM, John Broucek

FC-AFC Seasides Troublesome Fowl Pursuits QA2, "Percy," BLM

DOB: 3/31/17

Sire: FC-AFC Seaside's Gorgeous George

Dam: Seaside's California Chrome

Breeder: Frank & Rita Jones

Owner: John Broucek, Kingston, TN

Handler: John Broucek

QA2 Seasides Troublesome Fowl Pursuits FC-AFC

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Percy and John came back to the line at 8:06 am

F – Hunted the cover a bit and then he was on to his bird.

LR – Good line to the area, cut left for a couple loops and then moved right to scoop up his bird.

B – Lined the blind!

42. WOOD DALE’S DAUGHTER OF BIG AL, “Sadie,” YLF, Seth Steenburgen

Wood Dale's Daughter Of Big Al, "Sadie," YLF

DOB: 6/11/18

Sire: Big Alfonse Capone Of Mo-Kan

Dam: Wood Dale's My Daddys Name Is Bocephus

Breeders: Robert & Barbara Hayden

Owners: Robert & Barbara Hayden, Sedalia, MO

Handler: Seth Steenburgen

Wood Dale's Daughter Of Big Al

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Sadie and Seth came to the line at 8:00 am

F – Stopped and started her hunt short, back and left and then right until she located her bird.

LR – Out left of the brush pile - turned right and got her bird.

B – A quick whistle up front and then 2 more just past the tree -  carried this line out and had 1 additional whistle and she had her bird.

41. FC-AFC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” BLM, Hunter Street

FC-AFC Pleasant River King Eider, "King," BLM

DOB: 2/18/17

Sire: FC-AFC Wood River's Franchise

Dam: FC-AFC Contrails Sky Queen

Breeder: David Opseth

Owner: Anne Marshall, Addison, ME

Handler: Hunter Street

Pleasant River King Eider FC-AFC

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King and Hunter came to the line at 7:55 am

F – Hunted left of the bird and back towards the guns - back left and then right until he found his bird.

LR – Out to the fall area and then to his bird!

B – 1st whistle about 1/2 way out - another a little farther and then a check down at the end.

**Conditions Report**

 The wind in our face is picking up feathers - this is causing the dogs to start their hunts short.

40. FC FORD’S FASTEST SMALL BLOCK, “Willie,” BLM, Amie Henninger

FC Ford's Fastest Small Block, "Willie," BLM

DOB: 4/11/16

Sire: FC Sweetie's Easy Rider

Dam: Suffield Super Slam

Breeder: Bruce Sampson

Owner: Dani Morton, Los Gatos, CA

Handler: Amie Henninger

Ford's Fastest Small Block FC

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Willie and Amie came to the line at 7:49 am

F – Very nice mark!

LR – Great recovery of this bird!

B – 1 whistle to move Willie more right and he got his bird.

39. FC PVS FRANK THE TANK, “Frank,” BLM, Craig Crook

FC PVS Frank The Tank, "Frank," BLM

DOB: 3/22/15

Sire: FC-AFC Weezer Retreezer

Dam: FC-AFC Luby And Whitewaters Pirates Jewel

Breeder: Lydia Fekula

Owner: Lydia Fekula, Delafield, WI

Handler: Craig Crook

Pvs Frank The Tank FC

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Frank and Craig came to the line at 7:46 am

F – Frank made quick work out of a long flyer!

LR – Perfect!

B – Entered the area wide left, he was handled to adjust his line right and then was on his bird.

38. LAIRD’S CYNFUL SEASIDE DREAM, “Lottie,” BLF, Al Arthur

Laird's Cynful Seaside Dream, "Lottie," BLF
DOB: 11/23/19

Sire: FC-AFC Seaside's Gorgeous George

Dam: Seaside's California Chrome

Breeders: Frank & Rita Jones

Owner: Chris Parkinson and Cynthia Young, Anderson, SC

Handler: Al Arthur

Laird's Cynful Seaside Dream

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Lottie and Al came to the line at 7:41 am

F – Under the arc, she took a loop and then quickly went out to the bird.

LR – Out left of the mound and left of the blind, she hunted wide left - worked her way back to the fall area and then the bird.

B – 1st whistle 1/2 way out and then a check down at the bird.

No-Bird 37. FC-AFC SEASIDES TROUBLESOME FOWL PURSUITS QA2, “Percy,” BLM, John Broucek

Percy and John came to the line at 7:38 am and had a No-Bird. They will be back after 5 dogs.

36. FC DICKENS’ MIGHTY TIGER, “Jeaux,” BLM, Jason Baker

FC Dickens' Mighty Tiger, "Jeaux," BLM
DOB: 11/9/19 

Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse

Dam: R&A's Swift Song MH QA2

Breeder: Rip & Allison Shively

Owner: Misty & Jeff Dickens, Bogalusa, LA

Handler: Jason Baker

QA2 Dickens' Mighty Tiger FC

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Jeaux and Jason came to the line at 7:35 am

F –  Hunted a bit left of the fall, he moved right in a hunt pattern to located his bird.

LR – Excellent mark!

B – 2 whistles early to move right, 2 more whistles mid way to adjust right and get his bird.

35. FC-AFC FREERIDIN RHD QA2, “Bosch,” YLM, Mark Smith

FC-AFC Freeridin RHD QA2, "Bosch," YLM

DOB: 4/10/16

Sire: NAFC-FC Cody Cut A Lean Grade

Dam: Ruff Rivers Rudys Over N Under MH

Breeder: Jason Roessner

Owner: Theodore Shih, Golden, CO

Handler: Mark Smith

QA2 Freeridin Rhd FC-AFC

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Bosch and Mark came to the line at 7:29 am

F – Out to the area, his tail crackin' and he got his bird

LR – Around the base of cover and right to his bird

B – Up and out of the depression and left - a whistle to move him right, had a bit of ping pong at the end but he got the bird.

34. FC-AFC HOORAY FOR HENRY, “Henry,” BLM, Marion Carey

FC-AFC Hooray For Henry, "Henry," BLM

DOB: 11/29/17

Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse

Dam: Poplar Forest One Lump Or Two

Breeder: Van Qualls

Owner: Marion Carey, Lacey, WA

Handler: Marion Carey

Hooray For Henry FC-AFC

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Henry and Marion came to the line at 7:22 am

F – Out under the arc and established a hunt - turned both left and right - got deep of the guns and expanded his hunt too close to the left retired, but moved back to the fall area and got his bird.

LR – Drilled it!

B – 2 whistles by the 1st tree - carried the line to the bird with a check down and he got it.

33. FC-AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson

FC-AFC Ridgecrest's Impious, "Imp," BLF
DOB: 7/18/19

Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse

Dam: FC-AFC Ridgecrest's No Rhyme Or Reason

Breeder: Betsy Broyd

Owner: Judy Rasmuson, Madison, FL

Handler: Judy Rasmuson

Ridgecrest's Impious FC-AFC

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Imp and Judy came to the line at 7:17 am

F – Long bird - started her hunt short, worked back and forth and then out to the bird.

LR – Nice line towards the blind, turned right for a loop and then left of the blind for a turn - back to the fall area and her bird.

B – A quick whistle up front, 1 more and this sent her all the way with a check down at the bird.

32. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Ty Rorem

FC-AFC Razor's Buckshot, "Shooter," BLM

DOB: 4/21/17

Sire: FC Sweetie's Easy Rider

Dam: Razor's Da Cuttin Edge SH WCI

Breeder: Scott Anderson

Owner: Larry Vaske, Worthington, MN

Handler: Ty Rorem

Razor's Buckshot FC-AFC

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Shooter and Ty came to the line at 7:12 am

F – Into the cover and drove right to the bird.

LR – Nice line to this bird!

B – Good momentum - 1 whistle for a minor adjustment nearly at the end - he made a slight move to grab his bird.

Pick-up 31. FC-AFC BLACK LABS MATTER II, “Brody,” BLM, John Schneider

FC-AFC Black Labs Matter II, "Brody," BLM

DOB: 12/16/16

Sire: Deuce On The Looselll MH

Dam: Windogs Ya Bet Cha JH

Breeder: Rick Winnie

Owner: John Schneider, Sheboygan Falls, WI

Handler: John Schneider

Black Labs Matter II FC-AFC

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Brody and John came to the line at 7:06 am

F – Nice Mark

LR – Good initial line to the area, but he turned and went left, and established a hunt left and behind the gunners ... dog had to be picked  up.

1st & 2nd Series – Land Double and Blind

Welcome to Day One of the 2024 National Retriever Championship! 97 dog/handler teams will start this morning, after having traveled from all over the US to compete in the 84th Annual National Open!

Our first series brings us to “the 145” property of Roger and Kay Fuller, in Lincoln, TX.

It is currently 65 degrees, with clear skies and an 11 mph North wind. It is forecasted to be sunny all day and reach 76 degrees.


Series 1 and 2
Land Double and Land Blind

The mat faces NW, on a small mound overlooking a field dotted with trees and thick cover patches.

Bird #1 is a dead Rooster Pheasant, thrown left to right, landing 225 yards from the line. The gun station retires as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. We’ll refer to this bird as LF for Left Retired.

Bird #2 is a Rooster Pheasant Flyer, shot left to right, landing 125 yards from the mat. We’ll refer to this bird F for Flyer.

Blind: Once the handler picks up the memory bird, a duck is planted 205 yards from the mat. The handler moves 8 yards to the right to prepare for the blind.

The line to the blind takes the dog across rolling terrain, slides to the left of a haybale and through several patches of thick cover.

This test is taking approximately 5 minutes per dog to complete.

1st & 2nd 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 6:50 am

Flyer – This Flyer was high with a slow fall - landed in front of the dead tree - Boogie went out and hunted the fall area and found her flyer

Left Retired – Excellent Job locating her bird on this one

Blind – This blind has an orange ribbon or stake – 4 whistles and she got it.

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 6:50 am

Flyer – Out to the Fall Area for a hunt

Left Retired – Out through the cover and to the bird

Blind – 1 whistle half way out and then 1 more to the bird

Good Morning!

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to the 2024 National Retriever Championship! This year marks the 84th Running of this Premier National Event!

This morning we are kicking off the event at the 1st and 2nd series test location. The test dogs will be running at 7:00 am, then we will be ready to start! This morning it is currently 60 degrees here in Lincoln, TX at the test location, with an expected high around 77. Conditions are clear with sunny skies this morning. We will update you with changing conditions as the day goes on. For now, stay tuned as we prepare to begin the 1st and 2nd Series of the National Open!

97 Dogs will Start this 1st and 2nd Series. (no scratches to report at this time)

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Congratulations to everyone that has qualified to be here, and Good Luck to all the teams this morning!

Series 1 and 2 Sponsor – Watermark Veterinary Hospital

Checking out the 1st and 2nd Series

Test dog handlers and Judges

Cocktail Party

 Cocktail Party

Following the Retriever Advisory Committee meeting and the NRC Annual Meeting, the Lion's Den was beautifully transformed into a cocktail party. The hostess committee provided a delightful selection of food and drinks, creating the perfect atmosphere for everyone to unwind before the start of tomorrow's events.

2024 NRC Annual Meeting

Welcome to the 84th National Retriever Championship

Opening Ceremonies

Location: Lion’s Den, Giddings, TX

Meeting Start: 2:12 pm
Led by: John Caire

John Caire opened the meeting by welcoming participants, volunteers, and attendees to Giddings, TX. He recognized the judges and setup crew, commending their hard work in preparing fair and challenging tests for the championship.

Honorary Test Dog

• Requirements: Must be a previous National Champion.
• Selection: NFC AFC Foxx was chosen as this year’s honorary test dog; however, he passed away last month. John extended condolences to Lauren Hays and her family.

Veteran Recognition
In honor of Veteran’s Day, John invited all veterans in attendance to stand and be recognized.


Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer

• Pledge: Led by John Broucek.
• Prayer: Led by Laura Parrott.

Trial Dedication

John introduced Mike Kammerer, a dedicated retriever community member with nine FCs and/or AFCs, founder of the Bluebonnet Retriever Club, and host of multiple National events on his property. His contributions at both local and National levels were celebrated.


Club Officer Introductions

• President: Mark Menzies
• Vice President: Mark Medford
• Directors: Kirk Neisbitt, Wayne Stupka
• Secretary/Treasurer: Tom Vaughn

The board members were thanked for their service.


AKC Representative
Russ Reavis was introduced as the on-site AKC Representative for the event.


Secretary Report (Tom Vaughn)

New Clubs

• East Feliciana Retriever Club
• First State of Delaware Retriever Club
• Lacrosse Amateur Retriever Club

Returning Clubs

• Coastal Bend Retriever Club
• Northwest Iowa Retriever Club

Tom discussed electronic improvements to the club dues process made by Mike Crowe, resulting in earlier dues collection and increased contributions to the worker’s party fund. He also acknowledged a donation from the Central Arkansas Retriever Club that was not listed in the event catalog. A motion to accept the Secretary’s report was made and approved.

Financial Report

Tom reported that year-to-date financial statements were shared, and all tax documents were filed and current. Contributions have been made to the AKC Canine Health Fund, the Hall of Fame, and the AKC Humane Fund to assist families with pets. A motion to accept the Financial Report was made and approved.

Roll Call

Conducted by: Tom Vaughn
Quorum: Reached

Sponsor Recognition
Presented by: Gwen Jones

Gwen thanked sponsors for their contributions, including hats, tents, and other materials:

• Purina – Ray Voigt and Mike Botts
• Avery Sporting Dog – David Carrington
• Garmin – Missy Lemois
• Kent Ammunition

Landowner Recognition

Landowners were called to the front to receive gifts in appreciation for providing over 1,000 acres for the event:

• Roger and Kay Fuller
• John and Laura Parrott
• Becky Eckett
• Brian Watson

Roger Fuller receiving his award

John Parrott receiving his award

Becky Eckett receiving her award

Retriever Hall of Fame Update
Presented by: Mark Medford

Mark provided financial updates for transparency:

• Total Revenue: $250,000
• 21 breeds are represented by 21 board members
• Endowments: $2.5 million, with up to 5% ($125,000) withdrawn annually, matched by public donations
• The retriever-specific endowment within this fund totals almost $1 million

Current Project: The Hall of Fame building (35+ years old) requires major roof repairs.

New inductees into the Retriever Hall of Fame will be announced on Sunday.


New Land Grants
Following the PRTA Land Grants, the NRC announced it will provide up to $10,000 annually for National Grounds improvements, available by application.


PRTA Update
Presented by: Becky Eckett

Becky thanked the event’s generous sponsors and explained that PRTA trials fund land grants. In 2024, six field trials were hosted, with seven trials and one test planned for 2025. To date, PRTA has awarded $135,000 in land grants and $15,000 to worker’s parties and $5,000 to the Retriever Hall of Fame. Nine new land grant applications will be reviewed this week, with future applications available online.

2023 Grant Recipients

• Wisconsin Amateur Retriever Club
• River King Retriever Club
• Oregon Retriever Club
• Idaho Retriever Club
• Steve Furgeson Memorial Grounds

Announcers Recognition
John Caire thanked Alex Washburn and Kathy McGinn for their years of dedicated service as event announcers.

2023 National Champion Recognition
Presented by: Ray Voigt, Purina

Ray presented a portrait to the owners and trainer of the 2023 National Champion, ’23 NFC-AFC Freeriddin Rikki Tikki Tavi:

• Owners: Tyler and Naomi Evans, Don and Kathy Fregelette
• Trainers Handler: Kenny and Marcy Wright
• Handler: Marcy Wright

Ray Voigt presenting painting of winner 2023 NFC-AFC Tavi

Ray Voigt

Tavi

Series Sponsorships

A new option this year, Series Sponsorships, allowed for each series to be individually sponsored. All supporters were thanked for their generosity.

2025 Event Preview
Presented by: Bert Windham

The 2025 NRC will be held in Leesburg and Americus, GA, on the following grounds:

• Pine Tree Farms (Bruce Hall)
• Beaver Run (Tom and Barbara Strickland)
• Fox Hollow (Wayne and Terri Curtis)
• Property of Jack and Lorraine Unbehaum
• Property of Bill and Pat Barstow

Bert also announced the 2025 Judging Panel:

• Joel Harris
• Mitch Patterson
• Missy Bell

Honoring the 2024 NRC Judges
Presented by: Wayne Stupka

Wayne presented pintail sculptures to the 2024 judges in appreciation of their service:

• Steve Kompf
• Bert Windham
• Terry Rotschafer

Acknowledgment of John Caire

Wayne Stupka presented John Caire with a gift, thanking him for his years of dedicated service.


Trial Details
Presented by: Chief Marshal Robby Bickley

Test Dogs

• BLM: Pinch Hitter With The Secret Sauce (Handler: Michelle Visel)
• BLF: AFC Bayou-Star Boogie Woogie (Handler: Suzanne Caire)

Schedule

• First Test Dog: 6:30 am
• First Running Dog: 7:00 am
• Rotation: Every 24 dogs
• Gun Changes and Line Viewing: Every 25 dogs

No Bird Policy

• First No Bird: Wait 5 dogs, run 6th
• Second No Bird: Wait 10 dogs, run 11th
• Third No Bird: Move to the end of the running order

Series 1 & 2

• Location: Rogers 145 (Test Area #3 in the Training Book) at 2187 County Rd 109, Lincoln, TX
• Details: Land Double and Land Blind using rooster pheasants on the marks and a duck on the blind.
• Caravan: Leaving from Walmart parking lot at 5:30 am for the first 10 running dogs.

Giddings Welcome
Presented by: Roger Fuller

Roger, a 35-year resident, welcomed everyone to Giddings and highlighted the 8,000 acres within a 50-mile radius dedicated to dog training. Mayor Joel Lopez joined him to welcome attendees and thank them for supporting local businesses.

Starting Dog
Selected by: 2023 NFC-AFC Freeridin Rikki Tikki Tavi, "Tavi" and Marcy Wright

"Tavi" will select the bumper with the starting #

Selecting the starting Bumper ... #31 Will Start the First Series!

Dog #31, John Schneider with FC-AFC Black Labs Matter II, will start the 1st series. 

The rotation sequence is: 31, 55, 79, 6.


Bitch Check

Location: In the parking lot immediately after the meeting

Motion to Adjourn at 3:40 pm