9th 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 11:25 am

F – Down the incline and up the far side - moving through the mowed strips of cover  - gunners step out to help Whimsey locate the bird

MR – Going out left of the retired gun - she goes to the fall area and grabs her bird

RR – Left of the telephone pole - works through the area and runs deep - runs along the tree line and is handled to this bird

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 11:36 am

F –  Drives in under the arc - looks for a bit and then swings left to grab his bird

MR – Lined out past the right telephone pole  - a little loop short and then drove on - went deep - was handled back to the bird

RR –  Out to the area and Got it