10th Series - Gun Change - Update/Conditions

Our day started clear and has remained sunny to keep lighting conditions the same. Wins is picking up out of the north but the surface of the water remains glass like. We have had two no birds and completed three dogs in the first hour and a half.

8th Series – Update & Conditions – Gun Change

We have just finished the gun change and everybody has cleared the line. The next running dog is #63 – Nitro.

The cloud cover continues to keep lighting conditions similar to the conditions at the start. The temperature is nearing 60 degrees and winds are NW about 6 mph.

We are averaging a little over 4 dogs per hour. This test is a demanding and challenging for the handler and dog alike. There have been multiple dogs handled and the terrain makes handling quite tricky as dogs get behind the berms and water obstacles. 

6th & 7th Sereis - Land / Water Blind - Conditions & Update

After approximately five hours, 35 dogs have run the two blinds and competed the 6th and 7th series. There are 19 dogs who have yet to run.

We have been told by the Chief Marshal that these series area ll that will be done today.

Currently it is 79 degrees and the wind is now slightly NW at about 2 mph. The sun is bright and almost directly overhead and the ponds gleam in the middle of this beautiful field.

Conditions - 5th Series - Update

We have 7 dogs to run. The temps are at a high of 93 degrees. Working dogs have enjoyed a trip through the water on there way out and back to the birds. Winds are picking up at 9 mph out of the NNE. Make hitting the pheasant on the flyers a little tricky. Shadows are also beginning to cover the area of the fall on the flyer.

Fifth Series – Conditions – Updates

We are about 10:15 am, and 13 dogs have run the Fifth Series that we started at 7:52 am. We appear to be running approximately 6 - 7 dogs per hour.

With the flyer station being across the road, we are having traffic breaks to allow for the dog trucks and spectators to enter and leave the grounds for this test site.

The sun is beginning to warm things up a bit. The current temperature is 74 degrees with a high of 91 today! The wind is light at this time and it is coming from the east.

The dog work has been similar with one handle so far.

4th Series – Conditions

We are now approaching 5:30 pm here at the fourth series. The sun has kept the clouds away. The temps have been warm all day and currently 85 degrees. There are sounds of thunder in the distance. Shadows are beginning to come across the end of the blind area. At this point it does not appear to be causing any distraction to the handlers. It would seem the working dogs are going faster than the judges thought and we will finish earlier today than thought.

Day Three – Finishing 3rd Series – Conditions

As Series 3 continues this morning the conditions are not unlike they were when the series began yesterday morning. The wind remains calm coming from the north, northwest. The sun is out and a few scattered clouds dot the blue sky. The two retired gun stations are in shadow and the flyer station is already sunlit. The handlers running series 3 this morning are gathering at the line and the test dog is on the line at 6:42 am.

You can review the official test description at the tab on the top of the blog …

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3rd Series Gun Change & Trial and Condition Updates

Gun Change - 12:55 pm - the next gun change is after dog 99
 
The trial has been running for approximately five and one half hours. We have gone through 35 dogs. It is a beautiful bright day but as expected the winds have come up. Starting the day the wind came out of the north at 5 mph to where it is 15 mph with gusts. The wind is having a impact on the dog work.

The throwers and gunners have been doing a great job hitting their marks and keeping things rolling along. There is discussion as to weather they will finish tonight as there is a dinner for this years Double Header winners at the Kahn's guest home starting at 7:30 pm.

Series Three Test Update and Conditions

We are having a sunny day at the National. The temperatures will continue to rise accordingly. Although it is a very comfortable 65 degrees, tent tops have been put up over all the holding blinds to allow for shade except for the final one next to the judges tent top. The wind was very light earlier this morning at 4 mph, from the north. Now as thermals come off the surrounding terrain, the wind seems to be shifting north to north east. The winds are likely to pick up a bit more as the day goes on.

Series 3 – Conditions

With the test underway, the conditions are beautiful. The temperature is 58 degrees with the sun shining in a near cloudless sky. The wind is mild at 4 mph and is coming from the north. Humidity is 79%, but is not really noticeable. It’s a great day in Roseburg!

Good Morning – Day 2

Good Morning from the 2018 National Amateur Retriever Club Championship.

We are starting our Day Two of competition on the beautiful Andy Kahn ranch. This morning Series Three is a Land/Water Triple with Two Retired and an Honor.

It is 6:40 am and the temperature is a nice 52 degrees with the sun shining with very slight breeze coming from SSE at 1 mph.

The Retriever News team is getting you the test description and the test dogs are about to start running.

Good Luck everybody and stay tuned for the test description.

1st Series - Final Gun Change and Conditions

The final gun change happened at 3:29 pm after the dog #3 finish. The remainder of the handlers came up and viewed the line. Our next dog to run is #4. We have 17 total dogs left to run.

The sun is out, so the temps have warmed considerably. Winds are still out of the north and has picked up a bit.

Recap - Conditions

We started this morning at 7:55 am. There has been two Gun Changes; one at 9:30, the second at 11:30 and 51 dogs have run. There has been 4 no birds, which all of already had their re-run at this point. We have 45 more dogs to run, and the judges stated we will finish this series today. We have been told the next gun change will be at dog #82 and the final at #3.

Lighting continues to be muted as the clouds are still in the process of clearing. It has kept it cool for the dogs with the conditions similar to how the trial started. The wind is still predominantly out of the north at an average of 15 mph. 

1st Series - Second Gun Change - Conditions

We had our second gun change at 11:30 am after dog #62 completed. The next running dog is going to be a rerun with dog #49.

Lighting somewhat brighten as clouds begin to break up. Winds have picked up and vary from more westerly to more northerly. The judges have wrapped their canopy to block some of the wind.

The hillside where the flyer lands has become littered with feathers and making for a larger hunt area at times.

1st Series - First Gun Change - Conditions

Our first gun change was at 9:38 am after dog #40 Mully completed his run.

The sun is trying to break the cloud cover that has been present all morning. The next 25 handlers were able to view the line.

Next dog up is #41 Foxx.

Rebird - Conditions Update

We had a rebird at 8:43 am. So far the dog work is consistent and very good. The conditions have generally remained the same from this morning but the light wind has seemed to pick up a little.

Opening Day at 2018 National Amateur Retriever Club

It's opening day of the 2018 National Amateur Retriever Championship. The skies are over cast this morning with a light north wind. The temperatures are this morning, in the 50's with a cloud cover. It appears the clouds will linger with hopes of keeping the lighting conditions the same throughout the day.

The field is basically open, freshly hayed with bales disbursed throughout. The far end of the field inclines sharply to a tree line.

Today's test a Double and a Blind. We will be bringing you the test description shortly.