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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Test Dogs - 9th Series
Hockley Creek's Cyclone, “Cy,” BLM
Owner: Robby Bickley
Handler: Robby Bickley
First test dog up for the 9th Series test was Cy and handler Robby Bickley ... Cy came to the line at 3:20 pm
L (Left) - Cy went through the pond - didn't drive the hill quite far enough but he does get to the area and to the bird
R (Right) - Exited the pond and ran parallel to the shore to locate his bird.
Livin Tha Dream’s Truth, “Tru,” BLF
Owner: Glen Dudley
Handler: Don Fregelettte
Next test dog up was Tru with handler Don Fregelette.... Tru came to the line at 3:25 pm
Owner: Glen Dudley
Handler: Don Fregelettte
Next test dog up was Tru with handler Don Fregelette.... Tru came to the line at 3:25 pm
L (Left) - Out through the pond and up the hill to the area of the fall - hunts deep and left of the gunners - came back around quartering her way to the bird.
R (Right) - Angled across the pond and exited in the area to scoop up her bird.
This test is taking approximately 5-7 minutes per dog to complete.
9th Series Test Description
9th Series – Water Double
The 9th Series is located at the Middle Lakes Field again. The mat moved from test 8 to test 9 to now be placed up on the top of the hill where the flyer previously landed in test 8. It is facing Northeast. This is a terraced hillside rising up from the 2nd pond.
Bird # 1 has gunners stationed just beside a cedar tree close to the edge of the pond. The gunners will shoot and then throw the bird from left to right landing angled back, close to the water in some light cover. This bird will land approximately 150 yards from the mat. (We will refer to this mark as R for Right)
Bird # 2 is a Dead Drake. These gunners are located at the top of the hill across the pond, and will throw the drake left to right angled atop a terrace on a wide open hillside. The bird will land approximately 200 yards from the mat. (We will refer to this mark as L for Left)
This test is taking approximately 5-7 minutes per dog to complete.
**NOTE** After running the test dogs it was decided that the Bird #1 gun that goes off first will be moved to be semi-retired. The gunners will sit down in the shade after they throw. They will be located behind a small group of trees, but can be seen through the trees from the mat.
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Callbacks to the 9th Series
20 dogs were called back: 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 43, 44, 49, 50, 51, 55, 57 and 58.
5 dogs dropped: 11, 12, 18, 36 and 54
Dog #33 will start this Series
Test Complete - 8th Series
Test Ended. Series 8 was completed and in the books at 2:46 pm.
**Callbacks will be posted here on the blog shortly**
Pick-up RERUN 54. HICKORY STICK BOSTON, “Boss,” BLM, Joan Fine
Boss and Joan came back to the line at 2:44 pm for a rerun
LF - Straight up the hill and drilled it!
R - Down the hill and into the pond - but went back to the flyer - dog is picked up
10. PAIRADOC’S BACK IN THE GAME, “Ray,” BLM, Tracey Jensen
Ray and Tracey came to the line at 2:36 pm
LF - Very nice!
R - Exited the pond at the base of the point - rand parallel to the shore - drove the hill after swimming the 2nd pond - made a couple passes and he had the bird!
9. CALLBACK’S CASTLE OF HOCKLEY CREEK, “Beckett,” BLF, Wade Cashion
Beckett and Wade came to the line at 2:30 pm
LF - Perfect bird!
R - Enters the fall area under the arc - a couple passes and he found the bird!
RERUN 54. HICKORY STICK BOSTON, “Boss,” BLM, Joan Fine
Boss and Joan came back to the line for a rerun and had a 2nd No-Bird, they will be back at the end
8. HOLYOKE’S CARBON COPY ON THE BAYOU, “Quinn,” BLF, Reid Jones
Quinn and Reid came to the line at 2:19 pm
LF - Came in just left of his bird - went past it and then made a quick turn and got it
R - Under the cedar on this side - crossed the pond - low on the right side of the hill - on through the 2nd pond and then straight up the hill to the bird
7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson
Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 2:13 pm
LF - Good line up the hill - right to the bird
R - Landing at the base of the point on the far side - quickly runs parallel to the shoreline- up the dam on the upper pond - crossed the pond and then drove the far shore - out behind the gunners - does a loop and moves left for another pass - came around the backside of the brush pile and then around to front to find the bird
2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen
Hank and Wayne came to the line at 2:01 pm
LF - Very nice bird!
R - Headed into the 1st pond right of the cedar - swam past the point and to the dam of the upper pond - out of the water he drove the hill - looped around the brush pile and got it!
58. KANNENBERG’S INDY BE STROKIN, “Indy,” BLM, Louis West
Indy and Louis came to the line at 1:54 pm
LF - Up the hill with a moderate loop and he got it
R - Took a low line getting out of the water on the point - went on an extra nice line to the bird from there!
57. BEAVER CREEK RETRIEVERS SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME, “Callie,” BLF, Travis Echelberry
Callie and Travis came to the line at 1:47 pm
LF - Down the hill and up on the right side of the bird - a quick turn and she got it!
R - Took a good line out over the hill and into the 2nd pond - up the hill and hooked the gunners - straight to the bird
55. RISING STARS KAOTIC IDEA, “Tripp,” BLM, Joe Howard
Tripp and Joe came to the line at 1:41 pm
LF - Nice line - he went up the hill for a couple quick loops and then he was on his bird
R - Across the 1st pond - landed at the base of the point - ran parallel to the shoreline - drove the 2nd pond dame to cross that water - climbed the hill making a nice correction on his line as he went - leaning into the breeze - he scooped up his bird.
No-Bird 54. HICKORY STICK BOSTON, “Boss,” BLM, Joan Fine
Boss and Joan came to the line and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 6 running dogs
51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion
Chop and Wade came to the line at 1:32 pm
LF - Down the hill and across a sliver of water - up the hill and straight to the bird
R - Down the hill again and into pond 1 - out on the hill - staying low on the edge until he crossed to the 2nd pond - up the hill and straight to the bird
50. MARDI GRAS THIS IS HOW LEGENDS ARE MADE, “Legend,” BLF, Carol Lowe
Legend and Carol came to the line at 1:24 pm
LF - Very nice!
R - Into the pond - crossed the low side of the hill - into the 2nd pond - up the hill and straight to the bird!
49. PAIRADOC’S WHO’S THE WIZARD, “Tommy,” BLM, Wayne Jensen
Tommy and Wayne came to the line at 1:18 pm
LF - Leaving the line from Wayne's left he raced down the hill - splashed into the water - ran the hillside and went right to his bird!
R - Wayne gave him a moment to lock in and then he was sent - swimming strong across the first pond - he crossed over the point - re-entered the pond and then exited - drove the upper pond dam to cross it - went up the hill and headed right to the bird again. Well done.
Announcement
** Announcement from the Chief Marshal**
We are considering time ...
IF we finish the 8th Series at 2:45 pm or sooner we will go to the 9th Series today.
If this Series runs past 3:15 pm or later – the 9th Series will be tomorrow.
44. PUBLIC ENEMY’S DEEP SEA PREADATOR, “Orca,” BLM, Chad Radt
Orca and Chad came to the line at 1:11 pm
LF - Went a little left and then straight up to his bird!
R - Low line over the hill - into the 2nd pond - then a straight line to the bird!
43. ARIAS GIGI, “G,” BLF, Caleb Brown
G and Caleb came to the line at 1:05 pm
LF - Out to the fall area and hunted hard but stayed tight to the fall - got it
R - Over the hill and into the 2nd pond - out and up the hill - just left of the bird - turned right and nailed it!
Pick-up 36. TITAN’S PLACE’S MNEMOSYNE, “Nemo,” BLF, Lucas Loewenhagen
Nemo and Lucas came to the line at 12:58 pm
LF - Launching from the line he splashed into the 1st pond and then drove the hill - went to the area and established a hunt with multiple passes on the hillside
Dog is picked up
35. JC’S GOD OF THUNDER, “Thor,” BLM, Michael Cotten
Thor and Michael came to the line at 12:45 pm
LF - Leaving his handlers side on the right - he crossed the water -charged up the hill and quickly grabbed his bird
R - He exited the 1st pond and went across the point to continue swimming parallel to the shore - at the base of the upper dam he climbed and caught a corner of the pond - drove the hill arriving behind the gunners - circled behind the brush pile and located his bird
33. WIGHT’S FEAR THE DARK, “Nyx,” BLF, Tracy Wight
Nyx and Tracy came to the line at 12:38 pm
LF - Smack!
R - Into the pond - out and over the base of the hill - into the 2nd pond - up the hill - 1 loop before the brush pile - circled the pile and she got it!
29. WBF’S PRIMA DONNA, “Prima,” CLF, Wade Cashion
Prima and Wade came to the line at 12:23 pm
LF - Running out from Wade's left side - Prima made quick work of getting her bird
R - Looking positive she crossed the 1st pond and got out in a good spot for a straight line to the next pond - nice drive up the hill to pass in front of the gunners - a quick look right and then left to the brush pile and she had her bird!
RERUN 11. ZIPLINE’S TECHNICAL KNOX OUT, “Knox,” BLM, Joe Howard
Knox and Joe came back to the line at 12:26 pm for their rerun
LF - Launching from Joe's right side - Knox went out across the water and up the hill for a quick recovery of his bird
R - Knox landed across the pond at the base of the point - ran parallel to the shoreline and entered the 2nd pond - out and pulled up the hill - got deep of the guns on the right and then headed left for multiple loops around the brush pile to find his bird
25. LOUIE OF REDWILLOW, “Louie,” YLM, Naomi Evans
Louie and Naomi came to the line at 12:08 pm
LF - Great line to the fall area - tight turns and he got it!
R - Great line down and across the pond - stayed low across the hill by the shoreline - a few steps on the land bridge - into the 2nd pond and out straight to the bird!
21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson
Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 12:00 pm
LF - Into a sliver of water and out wide right and deep for a hunt - moved back up the hill to the fall area and then to the bird
R - Into the 1st pond - up along the shore - took a piece of the land bridge and then jumped into the water - took a straight line to the brush pile - a quick turn a little deep and then back for the bird
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