Pat’s Perspective
8th Series
We have 9 dogs left in the 8th
series. This test will play a huge roll
in deciding this year’s National Amateur Champion. The front runners have about been cut in
half. The right hand retired gun has
proven to be the downfall of many. It
has been strategically placed in a little saddle about half way up the
hill. There is a small square pond and a
patch cover that diverts the dog’s route.
This is a very well placed bird.
I have witnessed some incredible displays of problem solving on this
mark. After 35 years of watching the
greatest retrievers in the world, I never get tired of seeing them sort out a
complicated mark. This is one of those
scenarios. As a thunderstorm was bearing
down on us, I watched Wayne Carey and Jack crush the test under very difficult
conditions. Wayne is the gentleman I
interviewed earlier. He is running his
1st national. Their dream story
continues. We have dealt with rain,
sleet, wind and lightning on this test.
It has taken its toll on everyone involved. We are getting ready to move to the 9th
series. The home stretch is in
view. We will keep you posted as things
unfold …
