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94. FC-AFC DEALERS CHOICE VIII, “Rip,” BLM, Bill Goldstein or Al Arthur

FC-AFC Dealers Choice VIII

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Rip and Bill came to the line at 10:22 am

F (Flyer) -  Out to the area  - in front of the guns - a quick turn - moved out to the right and he got his bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Hunted very very deep - moved fast!  Covered a lot of ground before coming back in and locating the bird.

93. FC-AFC 3R’S MISTER T’S TOMMY, “Timmy,” BLM, Dave Smith

FC-AFC 3r;s Mister T's Tommy

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Timmy and Dave came to the line at 10:18 am

F (Flyer) -  Out in front of the guns - went deep - a few short turns and quickly snagged his bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Came in left of the fall area where the guns had stood - hunted left and right between the bird and the holding blind - never left - and he got it!

 

No-bird 92. PRINCETONS STEEL MAGNOLIA, “Ouisa,” BLF, Al Arthur

 Ouisa and Al came to the line at 10:15 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 6 running dogs

91. NAFC-FC LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, “Tux,” BLM, Jack Gwaltney, III

NAFC-FC Labrador Springs Black Tie Affair

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Tux and Jack came to the line at 10:01 am

F (Flyer) -  Out to the area  - made a pass and moved right to find his long flyer

LR (Left Retired) - Jack works with Tux to get him to commit to the area and then he is launched! Out to the area and made a couple loops and he got his bird.

 

90. FC THIEVEN COUNTRY GRAMMAR, “Nelly,” BLF, Mark Smith

FC Thieven Country Grammar

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Nelly and Mark came to the line at 9:58 am

F (Flyer) -  Very nice line to the fall area and the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Wide left going out over the left side of the mound - set up a brief hunt behind the blind - worked across the fall area and then out to the bird.

 

89. NAFC-FC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Alan Pleasant

NAFC-FC Bayou-star Fleurty Girl

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Fleurt and Alan came to the line at 9:53 am

F (Flyer) -  Long bird! Started her hunt under the arc in front of the guns - moved deep and hunted - moved wide and right to locate the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Stayed in front of the guns - hunted left and right back to the blind - then out to the bird. Got it.

 

Info

 There will be a Rebird, Line View and Gun Change after Dog #91

88. FC-AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson

FC-AFC Ridgecrest's Impious

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Imp and Judy came to the line at 9:47 am

F (Flyer) -  A couple tight passes in the area of the fall and she located her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Hunted the area with expanding loops - but she located the bird after multiple passes

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Pick-Up 87. FC BAYOU TECHE AMERICAN PASTIME, “Ruston,” BLM, Travis Echelberry

FC Bayou Teche American Pastime QA2

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Ruston and Travis came to the line at 9:41 am

F (Flyer) -  He arrived in the area - made a couple loops and got his bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Went out and got way deep - handled attempted to handle the dog - the dog was picked up

 

86. FC TUBB’S SOUTHERN SONG MH, “Dixie,” BLF, Erik Thompson

FC Tubb's Southern Song MH

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Dixie and Erik came to the line at 9:33 am

F (Flyer) -  Out to the area in front of the guns to start her hunt - covered a lot of ground before finally finding her rooster.

LR (Left Retired) - After an extended hunt she got her bird.

 

85. FC-AFC SOUTHWINDZ MIDNIGHT BREES QA2, “Brees,” BLF, Matt Miller

FC-AFC Southwindz Midnight Brees QA2

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Brees and Matt came to the line at 9:27 am

F (Flyer) -  Out to the fall area - a few very quick and tight turns and she got it!

LR (Left Retired) - Over the mound - behind the blind for a hunt in this area - moved the hunt right and missed it - got deep and then worked her way back to the bird.

 

Conditions Report

The Light in the area has improved  - but the air continues to hold moisture and provide a murky back drop to the test.

84. FC-AFC CLOONEY’S SEASIDE APOSTLE, “Creed,” BLM, Kenny Trott

FC-AFC Clooney's Seaside Apostle

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Creed and Kenny came to the line at 9:19 am

F (Flyer) -  Good line to the area - established a hunt with multiple loops -  a couple passes took him wide left but he came back to the area and the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - His line took him wide left - looping behind the guns - hunted for a bit in the area of the fall - shifted left a couple loops - then back to the area to work out his bird.

 

83. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Ty Rorem

FC-AFC Razor's Buckshot

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Shooter and Ty came to the line at 9:14 am

F (Flyer) -  Shooter settled in and Ty called for the bird - Shooter was sent to the area - made a zig zag at the bird and he was on it!

LR (Left Retired) - Out to the area - a short hunt and worked around the holding blind - established an area hunt and located his bird.

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Rerun 77. FC-AFC GONNA BEE DANGEROUS, “Bee,” BLF, JD Babb

FC-AFC Gonna Bee Dangerous

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Bee and JD came back to the line at 9:09 am for their ReRun

F (Flyer) -  Very Nice!

LR (Left Retired) - Out to the area and got it!

82. FC STONERIDGE LIFE OF RILEY MH QA2, “Riley,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

FC-HRCH Stoneridge Life Of Riley QA2-MH

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Riley and Andrew came to the line at 9:05 am

F (Flyer) -  Hunted deep - worked back and got his bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Over the top of the mound - turned right to the fall area and missed it - hunted under the arc - expanded the hunt - worked it out and got it.

 

81. FC-AFC RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street

FC-AFC Razor's Priceless Cutting Edge

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Allie and Hunter came to the line at 8:59 am

F (Flyer) -  Allie arrived to the area and initiated a hunt - she committed to the area but covered the area thoroughly before locating the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Drove to the area on a wide left line - got behind the holding blind - and worked her way right and to the bird.

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80. FC-AFC FIELD OF DREAMS WHATS ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT, “Buzz,” BLM, Craig Crook

FC-AFC Field Of Dreams Whats All The Buzz About

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Buzz and Craig came to the line at 8:55 am

F (Flyer) -  He stretched his neck to watch the birds! Headed out and straight to the bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Nice line to the area  - cut left and hunted under the arc - worked out the bird with some effort.

 

79. AFC SASSEVILLE’S DEUCES WILD, “Deuce,” BLM, Randy Spangler

AFC Sasseville's Deuces Wild

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Deuce and Randy came to the line at 8:49 am

F (Flyer) -  Out under the arc - started a hunt left of the fall - a few turns and he worked it out and got his bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Over the mound - circled behind the guns - a few loops - a little deep under the arc - extended his hunt between the bird and the guns - got it!

 

Pick-up 78. HEART ON FIRE, “Stealer,” YLM, Jerry Patopea

Heart On Fire

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Stealer and Jerry came to the line at 8:45 am

F (Flyer) -  Out to the field and returned without a bird ... 

Dog is a pick-up

 

NoBird 77. FC-AFC GONNA BEE DANGEROUS, “Bee,” BLF, JD Babb

Bee and JD came to the line at 8:43 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 6 running dogs

76. FC-AFC VIEWMARK’S GENE GENE THE SHOOTIN’ MACHINE, “Colt,” BLM, Danny Farmer

FC-AFC Viewmark's Gene Gene The Shootin' Machine

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Colt and Danny came to the line at 8:40 am

F (Flyer) -  Out to the area - quickly cut left and then quickly back and scooped up his bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Out and entered the area under the arc - turned right at the perfect moment and grabbed the bird.

74. FC-AFC HRK LEXINGTON, “Lexi,” BLF, Marcy Wright

FC-AFC Hrk Lexington

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Lexi and Marcy came to the line at 8:33 am

F (Flyer) -  Came in under the arc - started her hunt - took a few turns and worked it out and got it.

LR (Left Retired) - Out to where the guns had stood - turned left and quickly came back right to her bird.

73. FC DAC’S LAST ASSET, “Tessa,” BLF, Bart Peterson

FC Dac's Last Asset

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Tessa and Bart came to the line at 8:27 am

F (Flyer) -  Straight to the fall area and quickly got her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Out to the right side of the mound - in front of the blind - extended hunt and then she got it.

72. FC-AFC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Mark Medford

FC-AFC Days End Boy Name Sue QA2

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Sue and Mark came to the line at 8:20am

F (Flyer) -  Sue drove out and established an extended hunt - but he got it!

LR (Left Retired) - His line carried him to the left - came in right of the gunners and established a hunt - brought him under the arc - short and then to the area of the bird and got it.

71. FC-AFC OCTOBER SKY’S SWEET BABY BEAUREGARD, “Beau,” YLM, Chad Worsell

FC-AFC October Sky's Sweet Baby Beauregard QA2-QFTR

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Beau and Chad came to the line at 8:14 am

F (Flyer) -  Out to the area - started to hunt left of the fall - expanded his hunt right and located the bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Drove out to make a couple passes short - hunted the area - and got it!

70. FC CLADDAGH’S BLEACHER GIRL, “Murphy,” BLF, Lynn Troy

FC Claddagh's Bleacher Girl

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Murphy and Lynn came to the line at 8:07 am

F (Flyer) -  Straight to the fall area and quickly got her bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Over the right side of the mound - had an extended hunt  - got it!

69. FC TOPLINES EVERLASTING ROCK QA2, “Rocky,” BLM, Marc Patton

FC Toplines Everlasting Rock QA2

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Rocky and Marc came to the line at 8:04 am

F (Flyer) -  Across the field - in front of the guns - out to the area and started his hunt - made a big loop and got his bird!

LR (Left Retired) - Came in under the arc - hunted the fall area - left and right and he got it.

Info

 1st Rebird will be after Dog #74. No viewing the line.

68. FC RUNS LIKE A DEERE QA2, “Diesel,” BLM, Jason Baker

FC Runs Like A Deere QA2

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Diesel and Jason came to the line at 7:58 am

F (Flyer) -  Diesel angled out to the flyer - initiated a tight hunt in the fall area and he got his bird.

LR (Left Retired) - Arrived in the area of the fall - a slight right and he had his bird.

66. FC OUTBACK’S RISING STAR, “Champ,” BLM, Steve Yozamp

FC Outback's Rising Star

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Champ and Steve came to the line at 7:55 am

F (Flyer) -  Champ angled across the first terrace and then drove to his bird. Nice job.

LR (Left Retired) - Cutting through the heavy moisture in the air, he made a beautiful line to this bird.

65. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, Alan Pleasant

FC-AFC Dry Creeks Tru Blu

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Trudy and Alan came to the line at 7:50 am

F (Flyer) -  Out into the area between both gun stations - worked deeper and right and found her flyer

LR (Left Retired) - Out under the arc of the throw - hunted tight and got her bird

Photos

 

 Bubba Joiner and Danny Farmer in his 45th national open! more than anyone else in history

Watching the first test

64. FC-AFC COOLWATER’S COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, “Trump,” BLM, Alex Washburn

FC-AFC Coolwater's Commander-in-chief

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Trump and Alex came to the line at 7:43 am

F (Flyer) -  Left of the bale - right of the gunners to the fall area - where he had 2 tight turns and then scooped up his flyer

LR (Left Retired) - Wide left going out over the mound - hunted deep and left - then worked his way back in to the fall area and the bird.

67. NAFC-FC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” BLM, Bert Windham

FC-AFC Beaver Run's Zig Zag Zeke

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Raymond and Bert came to the line as an Honorary Test Dog (they are a scratch in the rotation)

This is a Celebration of his amazing career!

F (Flyer) -  Very Nice!

1st 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 was Whimsey with handler Betsy .... Whimsey came to the line at 7:02 am

Flyer (F) -  Nice line to the area of the fall - she initiated a hunt and was able to recover her bird

Left Retired (LR) - She went out and got deep of the area and was handled back to get the bird

Green River Floyd's Boy Earl, “Earl,” YLM

Owner: John Higgins
Handler: John Higgins

The next test dog to the line was Earl with handler John .... Earl came to the line at 7:15 am

Flyer (F) -  Good recovery of his bird

Left Retired (LR) - Arrived left as he drove out to the bird - puts up a hunt short of the hay bale holding the gunners - works the area and then drives to the bird and got it

1st Series Test Description

1st Series Test Description

1458 GA-308, Smithville, GA

Land Double with 1 Retired Gun and a Flyer

We arrived in the dark today with workers going in every direction! It is warm and foggy with a shower on the way. It is currently 66 degrees with mist and temps expected to go up to 80 degrees.

The mat for this test sits on the side of a hill facing Northeast. The dog and handler are looking out across a large rolling field with slight undulations. Hay bales are scattered around. There is a mound slightly left of the retired gunners.

The order of the birds will be as follows:

Bird #1 is the dead rooster located at 210 yards from the mat. The gunners come out from a well brushed blind on the right side. They shoot and then throw to the right, with the bird landing to the right of a large bale that is hip pocket to the flyer guns. (We will refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired)

Bird #2 is a rooster flyer. This gun station is located 225 yards out and to the right of the retired gun station. The gunners come out and throw the bird, then shoot left to right. This bird lands a little deep and right of the gunners. (We will refer to this bird as F for Flyer)

This test is taking approximately 5 minutes to complete per dog.

Dog #64 Starts this Series

View from the line

Good Morning – Day 1

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to the 2025 National Open Retriever Championship! 

This morning we are kicking off the event at the 1st series test location. We have heard the National Anthem, test dogs are running and we will soon be ready for our first running dog of this event! 

This morning has started out rather dreary and cloudy with temps currently at about 65 degrees with a light drizzle. The expected high for today is 80 degrees this afternoon. Rainy and cloudy conditions are likely to persist this afternoon with showers possible on and off. We will update you with changing conditions as the day goes on. For now, stay tuned as we prepare to begin the 85th running of the National Retriever Championship!

116 Dogs Qualified for this event. 109 Dogs Entered. (3 dogs have Scratched: 12, 67, 75)

106 Dogs will Start this 1st Series. 

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