5th Series Test Dogs

AFC Ridgecrest's Just For A Lark, “Whimsey,” BLF
Owner: Betsy Broyd
Handler: Betsy Broyd

The first test dog to the line for this series was Whimsey with handler Betsy Broyd .... Whimsey came to the line at 9:57 am

LF - Whimsey went deep for an extended hunt -  gunners stepped forward to bring Whimsey to the bird

LR - Out to the area - turned left - recovered and went left to get her bird

RR - Excellent Mark

RF - Very Nice Flyer

Green River Floyd's Boy Earl, “Earl,” YLM
Owner: John Higgins
Handler: John Higgins

The next test dog to the line for this series was Earl with handler John Higgins .... Earl came to the line at 10:06 am

LF - Earl hunted right and deep - gunners came out to help

LR - 2/3 of the way out, Earl cut left and back over to the live guns - the retired gunner stepped out to help

RR - Went way right and was handled to this bird.

RF -  Checked down about half way there - moved on but needed to get help on this one in the end.

Test dog one

Test dog two