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2025 National Retriever Championship Blog

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

6th Series Test Dogs

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

The first test dog to the line for this series was Earl with handler John Higgins .... 

Across the field

Left of the 1st bale

Several whistles to get right of the 2nd bale - had problems in the slot between the 2 bales and could not make forward progress - finally got past the bale and showed the gallery where the bird was


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

The next test dog to the line for this series was Whimsey with handler Betsy Broyd .... 

Through the draw and left of the bale

1 whistle into the dip

1 out of the dip

1 more before bale 2

1 up the hill

1 at the road and she got her bird


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