Callbacks to the 2nd Series

96 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91 92, 93, 94, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 and 109.

3 dogs scratched: 12,  67 and 75.

10 dogs dropped: 14, 24, 43, 48, 78, 87, 95, 96, 98 and 100.

Dog #91 Will Start the 2nd Series

Instructions for Sunday:

6:45 am Test Dogs

7:00 am 1st Running Dog

Test Location: Same Test Location as the 1st Series – 1458 GA-308, Smithville, GA

Come in the North Gate of Pine Tree.

Good Night Everyone!

PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT ROTATION:

Rotation will be 64, 91, 9, 36

1st Series Recap

 Saturday, November 8, 2025

1st Series – Land Double with a Retired Gun and a Flyer

106 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs started out this series on Saturday morning at 7:02 am, beginning with "Whimsey," handled by Betsy Broyd.and then "Earl," handled by John Higgins.

The first running dog of this series was #64 FC-AFC COOLWATER’S COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, “Trump,” with handler Alex Washburn. They came to the line at 7:43 am.

The weather to start this series was 66 degrees with dreary/cloudy skies and a light breeze.

Here is how things turned out for the 1st Series …
No-Bird / Re-Run (6): 13 – 14 – 42 – 49(x2) – 77 – 92
Handles (16): 4 – 10 – 17 – 19 – 24 – 27 – 28 – 30 – 43 – 45 – 54 – 61 – 97 – 99 – 103 – 109
Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (7): 14 – 78 – 87 – 95 – 96 – 98 – 100

Scratches (3): 12 – 67 – 75

Our last running dog for this Series was a rerun for dog #49. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN, “Wilma," with handler Mark Huffman. They completed the test at 4:48 pm.

106 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 9 hours and 5 minutes, which averages out to be just over 5 minutes per dog. 

We will be moving on to the 2nd Series Tomorrow! Callbacks to come - we will post them on the blog as soon as we have them! 

Have a great night everyone!

1st Series – Test Complete

Test Ended.  Series 1 was completed and in the books at 4:48 pm.

**Callbacks to come this evening**

They will be posted on the blog

Series 2 will be located on the same grounds as the 1st Series

Rerun 49. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN, “Wilma, “CLF, Mark Huffman

FC-AFC Will The Circle Be Unbroken QA2

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Wilma and Mark came back to the line at 4:43 pm for their 2nd rerun

F (Flyer) -  Wilma finally got her Rooster Flyer! Well done!

LR (Left Retired) - She went directly to the bird. Very nice end of the day!

 

63. FC OGF MATTY ROBERTS MH QA2, “Matty,” BLF, Tim Milligan

FC Ogf Matty Roberts QA2-MH

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Matty and Tim came to the line at 4:37 pm

F (Flyer) -  Matty entered the area under the arc - she drove a little deep and left - but quickly pulled right to loop back and scoop up her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - She committed to a tight hunt near the RG - she extended her hunt right to include the fall area and was able to locate her bird.

62. FC COPPERTOP FOUR WAYS TO SUNDAY, “Sunday,” BLM, Al Arthur

FC Coppertop Four Ways To Sunday

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Sunday and Al came to the line at 4:32 pm

F (Flyer) -  Beautiful Job!

LR (Left Retired) -  Over the middle of the mound and then down the left side and hunted wide left and back to the area in front of the blind - very extended hunt - but he got it.

 

Handle 61. FC WESTBAY’S NEXT OF KIN, “Briar,” BLM, Tony Flowers

FC Westbay's Next Of Kin

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Briar and Tony came to the line at 4:26 pm

F (Flyer) -  Ran out deep under the arc - worked the area left and right before finding his bird

LR (Left Retired) -  Great line under the arc - turned left instead of right and went deep and then into the area by the trees - headed back deep - handled back to the bird with multiple whistles

 

Conditions Change

Wind is now at the Handlers Back 

60. FC-AFC WHITEWATER’S KLONDIKE GOLDRUSH -DAWSON, “Dawson,” BLM, Bill Barstow

FC-AFC Whitewater's Klondike Goldrush-dawson

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Dawson and Bill came to the line at 4:23 pm

F (Flyer) -  Doesn't get much better than this job! Stepped on it!

LR (Left Retired) -  Out to the area - a loop left and then a couple tight loops right and he had his bird!

 

59. FC SEASIDE’S LL COOL J, JR, “Cool J,” BLM, Craig Crook

FC Seaside's Ll Cool J, Jr

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Cool J and Craig came to the line at 4:18 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out to the area and he does a loop under the arc and then over to where the bird landed and got it!

LR (Left Retired) -  Entered the area under the arc and went left towards the gunners - a quick loop and extended out right to include the bird and he found it!

58. FC DISCOVERING NEW LANDS, “Chris,” BLM, Ty Rorem

FC Discovering New Lands

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Chris and Ty came to the line at 4:13 pm

F (Flyer) -  Excellent line  - came in just left of the fall -  a quick turn and he got it!

LR (Left Retired) - Over the mound in front of the blind - hunted the bales in the middle - but he had not gone quite far enough for this extra long bird - but he worked it out and got it! Nice!

 

57. FC-AFC HIGH ROAD ABE, “Abe,” BLM, Randi Johannis

FC-AFC High Road Abe

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Abe and Randi came to the line at 4:09 pm

F (Flyer) -  Very short bird - one loop to the right and came back for the bird and got it

LR (Left Retired) - Over the right side of the mound - out to the hay bales - a few turns and then moved right and got the bird.

 

56. FC-AFC TRUMARC’S MAGNIFICENT FRANCHISE, “Rex,” BLM, Ronald Aronoff

FC-AFC Trumarc's Magnificent Franchise

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Rex and Ronald came to the line at 4:06 pm

F (Flyer) -  Very long bird - out under the arc - got a little deep - made a big loop to the right and got his bird.

LR (Left Retired) -  Drove right out to the area - just past the bale - made a quick turn and scooped up his bird!

 

55. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S TURBULENCE, “Evie,” BLF, Bente Kongsore

FC-AFC Marshwind's Turbulence

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Evie and Bente came to the line at 4:00 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out to the area of the fall - had a loop and located her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Going left of the bale after the terrace- she got to the area - entered under the arc - turned left and made a pass - then a small hunt right and she got her bird.

 

No-Bird Rerun49. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN, “Wilma, “CLF, Mark Huffman

Wilma and Mark came back to the line at 4:35 pm for a rerun and had another No-Bird, they will be back

Handle 54. FC CAMELOT’S ON THE EDGE OF SIN, “Brook,” BLF, Edward Forry

FC Camelot's On The Edge Of Sin

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Brook and Edward came to the line at 3:53 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out to the fall area and hunted it up quickly

LR (Left Retired) - Came in left of the hay bale and missed - headed towards the flyer guns - a quick whistle put her on the bird.

 

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

FC Redgate's Coalfired Yeti

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Yeti and Chris came to the line at 3:49 pm

F (Flyer) -  Came in left of the fall and went a little deep - turned back down for a few quick passes - expanded her hunt and she got it!

LR (Left Retired) - Beautiful line - came in just left of the bale - made a quick turn and drilled it!

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52. FC RAIN’S BASES LOADED, GRAND SLAM, “Slam,” BLM, Jim Beck

FC Rain's Bases Loaded, Grand Slam

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Slam and Jim came to the line at 3:45 pm

F (Flyer) -  Good line - a loop to get his bearings and he was onto the bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Perfect!

 

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

FC-AFC Bayou Teche Express

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Ryan and Lauren came to the line at 3:40 pm

F (Flyer) -  Ryan drove the hill - had a quick loop and came up with her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Right in to the bird!

50. FC SLR’s OVERCHARGED, “Amp,” BLM, JD Babb

FC Slr's Overcharged QA2

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Amp and JD came to the line at 3:36 pm

F (Flyer) -  Right wing up - out under the arc - turned right and straight to the bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Out under the arc - a little deep - turned right and then a few steps back in put him on the bird.

 

No-Bird 49. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN, “Wilma, “CLF, Mark Huffman

Wilma and Mark came to the line at 3:36 pm and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 6 running dogs

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

FC-AFC Flawless Execution - Flex

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FLEX and Johnny came to the line at 3:29 pm

LR (Left Retired) -   Flex went to the area of the fall for the Flyer - Large loops put him out of that fall area and into the Left Retired area and he got it

F (Flyer) - Hunted a little deeper and well right - went deeper still - but came back in and worked it out to locate his bird.

 

Rerun 42. FC-AFC STR8 2 THE BIRD, “Blue,” BLM, Rich Pingatore

FC-AFC Str8 2 The Bird

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Blue and Rich came back to the line at 3:25 pm for a rerun

F (Flyer) -  Quick recovery of this bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Out under the arc -  he initiated a hunt - pulled left and then returned right - zig zagged to the bird.

 

47. FC 4 PAWS STINGRAY, “Vette,” BLM, Isaac Langerud

FC 4 Paws Stingray

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Vette and Isaac came to the line at 3:20 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out under the arc of the bird - turned right and worked across the field and then started back left and he got it.

LR (Left Retired) - Over the right end of the mound - close to the fall area and got it.

 

46. AFC KC’S PARTNER IN CRIME CRONY QA2, “Crony,” BLM, Kenny Cox

AFC Kc's Partner In Crime Crony QA2

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Crony and Kenny came to the line at 3:16 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out and under the arc - turned right and went directly to the bird

LR (Left Retired) - Over the left end of the mound in front of the holding blind - worked out to get his bird.

 

Handle 45. FC-AFC THE TIN MAN, “Tor,” BLM, Marcy Wright

FC-AFC The Tin Man

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Tor and Marcy came to the line at 3:12 pm

F (Flyer) -  Good line to the area - just the right time and he put the brake on and turned to dig out his rooster

LR (Left Retired) - Entered the area closer to the RG's station - made a couple loops - drove further right - missed the bird area and headed towards the flyer area  and deep - he was handled to this bird.

 

44. FC MONTERREY FARMS SOUTHERN CHARM QA2, “Scarlett,” BLF, Ty Rorem

FC Monterrey Farms Southern Charm QA2

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Scarlett and Ty came to the line at 3:08 pm

F (Flyer) - Arrived  just under the arc, she checked down and then pulled right and was on her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Very nice line to the bird!

 

Handle 43. FC VINWOOD’S MAD DOG MATTIS, “Mattis,” YLM, Danny Farmer

FC Vinwood's Mad Dog Mattis

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Mattis and Danny came to the line at 2:58 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out in front of the flyer station and quickly got his bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Over the middle of the mound - behind the blind and out of sight - only caught a glimpse of him every so often - came out where he could be seen/handled and was handled to this bird.

 

No-Bird 42. FC-AFC STR8 2 THE BIRD, “Blue,” BLM, Rich Pingatore

Blue and Rich came to the line at 2:55 pm and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 6 running dogs

41. FC-AFC LAIRD’S CYNFUL SEASIDE DREAM, “Lottie,” BLF, Al Arthur

FC-AFC Laird's Cynful Seaside Dream

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Lottie and Al came to the line at 2:51 pm

F (Flyer) -  Lottie is ready to go! She gets reheeled and launched! Out to the area with a small hunt at the end and she quickly pulled out the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Lottie got to the area  and begins a very deliberate hunt pattern and retrieved her bird.

 

40. FC-AFC TRULINE’S PEACHES & CREAM, “Peaches, “YLF, Chad Hansen

FC-AFC Truline's Peaches & Cream

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Peaches and Chad came to the line at 2:47 pm

F (Flyer) -  Got to the area of the fall and had a very tight zig zag pattern and came up with her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Into the area under the arc of the fall - she turned left to go deep of the gunners and then back around and over to the bird.

 

39. FC SWEETHALLS POCKETFUL OF SAFE MOORINGS, “Dock,” YLM, Alan Pleasant

FC Sweethalls Pocketful Of Safe Moorings

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Dock and Alan came to the line at 2:35 pm

F (Flyer) -  Drove up in front of the guns - bird is wide right - he hunted the area from the guns out until he got the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Straight line to the fall area and got! Great job!

 

38. FC SEASIDE’S REST OF THE STORY, “Harvey,” BLM, Jason Baker

FC Seaside's Rest Of The Story

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Harvey and Jason came to the line at 2:31 pm

F (Flyer) -  Very Nice!

LR (Left Retired) - Drove right of the fall almost past the flyer guns - turned and came back to get his bird.

 

Conditions Report

Conditions have changed to have wonderful lighting on the field and the wind is almost blowing into their face. 80 degrees - feels like 83 degrees. 

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

FC-AFC Seaside's Got That Itch Again

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Ivy and Craig came to the line at 2:29 pm

F (Flyer) -  Excellent bird!

LR (Left Retired) -  Perfect bird - right on it!

 

36. FC B&B’S GOSSIP GIRL, “Rumor,” BLF, Marc Patton

FC B & B's Gossip Girl

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Rumor and Marc came to the line at 2:25 pm

F (Flyer) -  Stepped on it! Can't do better than that!

LR (Left Retired) - Beautiful line out - went deep but Rumor figured it out and quickly put on the brakes to return to the fall and got her bird.

 

35. FC-AFC ATLASTA PRAYER, “Faith,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers

FC-AFC Atlasta Prayer

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Faith and Bruce came to the line at 2:22 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out under the arc - turned right and worked her way to a long bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Straight to the fall area and went just a little deep - a quick turn and back to her bird. Very nice.

 

34. FC KCR’S GODDESS OF THE MOON, “Luna,” BLF, Seth Steenburgen

FC Kcr's Goddess Of The Moon

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Luna and Seth came to the line at 2:17 pm

F (Flyer) - Had a hunt but worked it out quickly and got her bird. 

LR (Left Retired) - Nice job - quickly to the bird.

 

33. FC BUCK N NAVIGATOR, “Navy,” YLM, Jerry Patopea

FC Buck N Navigator

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Navy and Jerry came to the line at 2:12 pm

F (Flyer) -  Very good recovery of his flyer

LR (Left Retired) - Taking a wide left approach to the bird, did a loop over the mound -  a couple loops between the mound and the RG - working to the far right bale and he came up with his bird.

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32. FC-AFC WHITEWATER WONDER WOMAN, “Beezie,” BLF, Cindie Little

FC-AFC Whitewater Wonder Woman MH

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Beezie and Cindie came to the line at 2:09 pm

F (Flyer) -  Very nice bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Perfect mark!

 

31. FC-AFC H FORD 11, “Deuce,” BLM, Alex Drent

FC-AFC H Ford 11

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Deuce and Alex came to the line at 2:03 pm

F (Flyer) -  Nice job!

LR (Left Retired) - Came in behind the mound - hunted the area and he got it!

Handle 30. FC ROCKY’S IN THE PARK HOMER, “Hustle,” BLM, Rocky Pinell

FC Rocky's In The Park Homer

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Hustle and Rocky came to the line at 1:58 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out under the arc - got a little deep - 2 quick loops and he moved in and right to the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Hunted - got close to the flyer guns - a quick whistle brought him back to his bird.

 

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

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

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Louie and Ty came to the line at 1:58 pm

F (Flyer) -  Nice job on this mark!

LR (Left Retired) - Aver the middle of the mound and around to the backside of the RG holding blind - right to the bird

 

Handle 28. FC CHUGACH’S JJ’S TOPSAIL TIKISHLA, “Kish,” CBRF, JD Babb

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Kish and JD came to the line at 1:54 pm

F (Flyer) -  Very nice recovery of her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Over the middle of the mound and left of the gunners - had to be handled to this bird.

 

Handle 27. FC-AFC SOUTHWINDZ WORTH RAVING ABOUT QA2, “Ravin,” BLF, Matt Miller

FC-AFC Southwindz Worth Raving About QA2

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Ravin and Matt came to the line at 1:48 pm

F (Flyer) -  Hunt covered quite a bit of ground for a very short flyer but she got it!

LR (Left Retired) - Handled to this bird.

 

26. FC LL’s ROLLING THUNDER WITH LIGHTNING, “Flash,” YLM, Loran Marmes IV

FC Ll's Rolling Thunder With Lightning

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Flash and Loran came to the line at 1:43 pm

F (Flyer) -  Long bird - hunted deep and left of the fall area for a good while - but continually worked right and then he got it!

LR (Left Retired) - Very nice!

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25. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Leigh Windham

FC-AFC Beaver Run's Zig Zag Zeke

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Zeke and Leigh came to the line at 1:40 pm

F (Flyer) -  To the area - a tight controlled hunt followed briefly and then he had his bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Very nice mark!

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Handle 24. FC-AFC EIDER OF MOOSE MOUNTAIN MH QA2, “Eider,” BLF, Dave McGuire

FC-AFC Eider Of Moose Mountain QA2-MH

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Eider and Dave came to the line at 1:33 pm

F (Flyer) -  Out to the fall area - kept in the area - she was certain it was there! - Finally she digs it out of the cover and locates the bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Returned to the fall area of the flyer and had to be handled out to the retired gun.

 

23. FC OLD TOWNS ROUGH COUNTRY HAMMER DOWN QA2, “Trucker,” BLM, Al Arthur

FC Old Towns Rough Country Hammer Down QA2

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Trucker and Al came to the line at 1:30 pm

F (Flyer) -  Straight to this deep bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Excellent line - went a little deep and quickly turned and worked his way straight to the bird!

 

Handle 22. FC-AFC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” BLM, Alan Pleasant

FC-AFC Pleasant River King Eider

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King and Alan came to the line at 1:23 pm

F (Flyer) -  Extended hunt but got it

LR (Left Retired) - Had a big hunt and had to handle to get him back to the bird.

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