National Retriever Championship Blog


2025 National Retriever Championship Blog

Sunday, November 9, 2025

END OF DAY

Testing Has Concluded for the Day at 4:58 pm (ET)

We will resume the 2nd Series on Monday morning

A Single Test Dog will run at 6:45 am

First Running Dog (#59) at 7:00 am


Have a great night everyone!

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

Chris and Ty came to the line at 4:51 pm

F -  He made such quick work of this flyer!

Island - Out to the island and back in with his bird.

MR - Out on a line towards the bird - started angling left - went over the point and back into the pond and out very wide left - angled down the shore to the fall area and got his bird.






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

Rex and Ronald came to the line at 4:45 pm

F -  Smack!

Island - Great Job!

MR - Across the field - over the point and out in front of the holding blind - quickly on to his bird.




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

Rex and Ronald came to the line at 4:40 pm

F -  Quick recovery of his bird.

Island - Over the mound and on to his bird.

MR - His line out took him just right of the island - he swam on to the far point - crossed it and re-entered the water and then climbed up the bank into the trees - quickly turned back and came out of the timbers to run down and get his bird.







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

Evie and Bente came to the line at 4:32 pm

F -  Evie had a tight hunt and came back with her bird.

MR - She went out just right of the island and continues to swim - she crossed to the far side - came out at the base of the point on the far side - climbed the bank and made a pass through the woods coming out behind the gunners - drops down and gets the Middle Retired bird.

Island - Over to the left side for the mound and onto the island to dig out her island bird.




Photos

 

Chris Ledford - a pro, clearly stressed out, waiting to get to the holding blind

Game Stewart committee working hard!

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

Brook and Edward came to the line at 4:23 pm

F -  Direct line to the bird.

Island - Beautiful line to the island - quickly scooped up the bird.

MR -  Into the water on a hard left angle -  up into the trees and then down to the fall area and got her bird.


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

Yeti and Chris came to the line at 4:16 pm

F -  Smack!

Island - Over the mound - up on the point - a quick turn to the right and got it!

MR -  Out across the field into the pond - good angle to the right across the point - back into the water - drove straight up the hill -  looped left and scooped it up.





 

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

Slam and Jim came to the line at 4:08 pm

F -  Got his bird!

MR - Slam went right of the island and swam to the point instead - crossed it and drove the hill - ran along the hillside to scoop up the Middle Retired bird.

Island -  Overran the area - went as far as the far shore and was handled back to the island bird.





 

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

Ryan and Lauren came to the line at 3:59 pm

F -  Quick recovery of her bird.

Island - Over the mound and made a big splash - she arrived at the island and got her bird.

MR -  Into the pond and went along the point - crossing over the tip - got to the far side on a very good position - out of the water - climbed to be near the gunners blind - over and to the bird.



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

Amp and JD came to the line at 3:54 pm

F -  Smack!

Island - Down to the shore - quick drag back - stop - then he was on to the bird.

MR - In to the pond - angled left across the point and out on the far shore - up into the trees - around the blind and out to his bird.


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

Wilma and Mark came to the line at 3:47 pm

F -  Quick!

Island - Over the mound - into the pond - got it!

MR - Into the pond with a left angle - over the point but still fading left - got out and went up the hill - back staying in front of the blind and out to her bird.



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

Vette and Isaac came to the line at 3:30 pm

F -  Good bird

Island - Vette got across the mound to the island and grabs his bird.

MR -  His line brought him on a line right of the island and parallel to the point - landed straight  across on  the far point. He ran it catching the corner of the water and driving the hill - ran to the timber and then over to the bird.


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

Peaches and Chad came back to the line at 3:22 pm for their rerun

F - Smack!

Island - Over the very right side of the mound - out to the island and to her bird.

MR - Out just right of the island - across on an angle to the point - brief hunt on the point - came to the pond on the left and had to handle to this bird.




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

Crony and Kenny came to the line at 3:14 pm

F -  Bam! Got it!

Island - Over the right side of the mound - out to the island and back quickly with his bird.

MR -  Across the flat - into the pond - sharp left angle towards the point - ran most of the way to the far side - right down the field - behind the blind and out to his bird.


Photos

 Fun in the Tech Pond with Colton Curtis, Banks Boyett and LJ Marmes. The National Kids.




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

Tor and Marcy came to the line at 3:07 pm

F - Quick recovery of his flyer!

Island - Into the pond and grabbed her bird off the island!

MR -  Running across the base of the point - jumped in to swim across along the left side of another island - swam across to exit the pond just below the bird. She drove the hill and got her bird.


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

Scarlett and Ty came to the line at 2:59 pm

F -  A few turns and she was on her bird

Island - Across the mound and into the pond - she is back out with the bird.

MR -  Through the water and across the far point - she re-enters the pond - climbs the hillside and on to her bird.



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

Blue and Rich came to the line at 2:49 pm

F -  Great mark!

Island - Down to the shore and made a few passes - into the pond wide left and onto the point - dove for the far shore and started to run for the Middle Retired bird on the shore - handler stopped him and worked to handle him back to the bird - exhausted many whistles - but he finally came back with the bird.

MR -  Excellent line across the pond and straight to the bird.





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

Lottie and Al came to the line at 2:44 pm

F -  Smack!

Island - Over the mound - out tot he bird and straight back with it!

MR - Right of the hay bale - over the end of the point - squared up over the point - came off the point and back into the water - ran the far field to the bird.


ANNOUNCEMENT

 All Dogs after #74 are released for the day! 

No-Bird 40. FC-AFC TRULINE’S PEACHES & CREAM, “Peaches, “YLF, Chad Hansen

Peaches and Chad came to the line at 2:39 pm and had a no bird, they will be back after 6 dogs


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

Dock and Alan came to the line at 2:32 pm

F -  Got it!

Island - Over the middle of the mound - into the water and on to the bird.

MR - Swimming along the point - he swam across to the other point - back into the water and landed left of the retired guns - came up to the left - around the backside and into the area of the fall.





 

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

Harvey and Jason came to the line at 2:22 pm

F -  Excellent line!

MR - Out wide right - passed the tip of the island but kept going to the base of the point - quickly out - ran the far field in front of the blind and then out to the bird.

Island - Over the mound - over the point - went deep - turned a few loops very deep - came back down the fence line - popped - was handled back to the island bird.





 

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

Ivy and Craig came to the line at 2:15 pm

F -  Smack!

Island - Direct line to the island and the bird!

MR - Across the flat - across the pond and over the point - out of the water - a loop and scoop! Perfect!





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

Rumor and Marc came to the line at 2:09 pm

F -  Back in with the bird! - And She was ready to go for the next one!

Island - Nice line - got it!

MR - Entered the water wide left - pulled hard right - then came back to cross the point - climbed the far shore and moved over to locate her bird.


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

Faith and Bruce came to the line at 2:00 pm

F -  Nice bird!

Island - Good line to the bird - into the pond and back out with her bird.

MR - Down to the waters edge - entered right of the point - swam across - hits an island and came off to re-enter the water - carrying this line directly to the bird. Well done!


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

Luna and Seth came to the line at 1:55 pm

F -  Quick recovery of her flyer!

Island - Out and back in with her bird quickly.

MR - Across the field - into the pond and out on the far bank - turned right -  ran in front of the blind and then out to the bird.


 

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

Navy and Jerry came to the line at 1:47 pm

F -  A few turns in the area and he got it!

Island - Out on a wide line - took a hard right and went down the point to the island and his bird.

MR - Across the point - into the pond and swam to the far side and got his bird.







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

Beezie and Cindie came to the line at 1:41 pm

F -  No problem!

Island - Nice mark on the island bird!

MR -  Into the water - paralleling the shore of the point - pulled a little to the right - but the wind is not going to push this little girl!  Crossed to the far point - swam to the shore and up and out to get her bird.


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

Deuce and Alex came to the line at 1:34 pm

F -  Quick recovery!

Island - Did well on this bird - up and over the mound - crossed to the island and right to the bird.

MR - Entered the water - paralleled along the point to the far point on the other side - Across the point and back into the water - landing on the far shore in good shape to get out and grab his bird.


 

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

Hustle and Rocky came to the line at 1:28 pm

F -  Smack!

Island - Brought this bird back before you could even see him go! Perfect!

MR - Across the land - went a long way - entered the pond on line with the flyer gunners - swam across and turned left and scooped up his bird.






 

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

Louie and Ty came to the line at 1:18 pm

F -  Direct line to his bird.

Island - Over the top of the mound - hunted the near side - into the pond - out onto the far side - hunting wide left and then the holding blind -back to the pond - hunted hard and he got it!

MR -  Out into the pond - angled towards the base of the point - out - in - out and deep left of the blind - ran past the blind to get his bird.





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

Kish and JD came to the line at 1:10 pm

F -  Very good!

Island - Good line over the mound - a little left but she corrected before entering the water. Nice job.

MR -  Nice line across the point on the near shore - entered the water to swim across the pond coming out at the perfect point to drive up and grab her bird!


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

Ravin and Matt came to the line at 1:02 pm

F -  Nice Job!

Island - Good line to the water - a quick back and forth at the shore line and then jumped in the pond - pulled left for an extended hunt around the end of the pond - came back to the area - popped - went through her hunt pattern again - Dog was picked up



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

Flash and Loran came to the line at 12:48 pm

F -  Straight to the bird.

Island - Flew out - straight to the back side and then back in with his bird.

MR - Across the field and into the pond - angled towards the far point - over the point with a right lean back into the pond - out right of the blind and straight to the bird.