| Come on, Mom, people are watching. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:10:35 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Come on, Mom, people are watching. |
| Billy and Dune. Dune's a brand new Master Hunter. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:10:41 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Billy and Dune. Dune's a brand new Master Hunter. |
| Congratulatiions, Billy. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:10:46 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Congratulatiions, Billy. |
| Waiting for the judges. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:10:50 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Waiting for the judges. |
| Breakaway |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:10:53 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Breakaway |
| The line forms early for the club's annual pig roast. Hot out of the grill. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:10:58 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: The line forms early for the club's annual pig roast. Hot out of the grill. |
| Red is busy turning it into a meal for handlers, judges, gunners, owners, guests... and (who are we kidding) at least a couple of dogs. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:03 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Red is busy turning it into a meal for handlers, judges, gunners, owners, guests... and (who are we kidding) at least a couple of dogs. |
| The morning's braces having run, two handlers take their Weims into the Junior field to train a bit on some leftover quail. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:07 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: The morning's braces having run, two handlers take their Weims into the Junior field to train a bit on some leftover quail. |
| Out of lean field lines, this young lady never stopped moving. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:10 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Out of lean field lines, this young lady never stopped moving. |
| Her temporary bracemate stuck more to the middle of the field, and was making lots of finds. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:14 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Her temporary bracemate stuck more to the middle of the field, and was making lots of finds. |
| Nice, solid points (and the patience to tolerate the photographer stomping around). |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:17 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Nice, solid points (and the patience to tolerate the photographer stomping around). |
| At the end of a day's hunt tests, the woods are full of quail. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:22 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: At the end of a day's hunt tests, the woods are full of quail. |
| And, she's found one. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:27 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: And, she's found one. |
| Moving out from the woods to see what her bracemate is up to. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:31 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Moving out from the woods to see what her bracemate is up to. |
| And trotting past the other handler, who is indicting that his dog (just off camera) is on point. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:35 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: And trotting past the other handler, who is indicting that his dog (just off camera) is on point. |
| The bird's a flushed-up find that has settled into some thick cover. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:39 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: The bird's a flushed-up find that has settled into some thick cover. |
| He's presenting a nice visible profile... |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:42 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: He's presenting a nice visible profile... |
| ... which allows the other handler to help his dog learn to back. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:48 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: ... which allows the other handler to help his dog learn to back. |
| That bird's gone, and it's more quartering through that same patch. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:50 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: That bird's gone, and it's more quartering through that same patch. |
| Bang! He puts the brakes on, just a few yards off, with another find. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:54 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Bang! He puts the brakes on, just a few yards off, with another find. |
| A harder scene for another dog to honor, as those grey coats quickly disappear into the cover. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:11:58 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: A harder scene for another dog to honor, as those grey coats quickly disappear into the cover. |
| Working close to her man. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:01 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Working close to her man. |
| Those are blanks in that shotgun, by the way. Just to help make some noise when the birds flush. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:05 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Those are blanks in that shotgun, by the way. Just to help make some noise when the birds flush. |
| Off comes the lead for a young German Shorthair's chance to get in some first-hand bird encounters on leftovers in the Senior field. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:08 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Off comes the lead for a young German Shorthair's chance to get in some first-hand bird encounters on leftovers in the Senior field. |
| Still a little unsure, she's working her way back to her handler. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:12 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Still a little unsure, she's working her way back to her handler. |
| She likes her people, and stays a bit close while getting the lay of the land. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:17 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: She likes her people, and stays a bit close while getting the lay of the land. |
| That tale will be up more tomorrow. Stay tuned! |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:20 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: That tale will be up more tomorrow. Stay tuned! |
| The second morning of the test. Billy's got a lot less to worry about, with Dune having finished his Master the day before. Today, Dune can feel the difference. He also ran as a By Dog for another contender. Here, it's a word with the judges before breaking away. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:22 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: The second morning of the test. Billy's got a lot less to worry about, with Dune having finished his Master the day before. Today, Dune can feel the difference. He also ran as a By Dog for another contender. Here, it's a word with the judges before breaking away. |
| A frosty, early morning Pennsylvania field in October. The air is very still - which means that bird scent is still holding close. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:24 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: A frosty, early morning Pennsylvania field in October. The air is very still - which means that bird scent is still holding close. |
| The judges and gunners march closer to the gallery to see if a dog that's acting birdy has himself a find. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:29 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: The judges and gunners march closer to the gallery to see if a dog that's acting birdy has himself a find. |
| A Vizsla has located a runaway in the woodline. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:33 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: A Vizsla has located a runaway in the woodline. |
| A gunner makes the tough decision to shoot a bird a little closer than he'd like, in order to prevent a difficult retrieve out of the woods. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:38 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: A gunner makes the tough decision to shoot a bird a little closer than he'd like, in order to prevent a difficult retrieve out of the woods. |
| The judges are comparing their notes, and the gunners talk over their own issues. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:41 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: The judges are comparing their notes, and the gunners talk over their own issues. |
| Waiting on the line, this Vizsla has a remarkably cool headed while waiting on the judges. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:46 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Waiting on the line, this Vizsla has a remarkably cool headed while waiting on the judges. |
| The bracemate - a Pointer - is also gathering his thoughts. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:50 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: The bracemate - a Pointer - is also gathering his thoughts. |
| If this were the line waiting for a Junior test, things would be a little more chaotic. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:54 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: If this were the line waiting for a Junior test, things would be a little more chaotic. |
| Here comes the judge. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:56 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Here comes the judge. |
| Rough the Pointer, on a chukar retrieve. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:59 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Rough the Pointer, on a chukar retrieve. |
| Sight pointing a walking quail. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:04 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Sight pointing a walking quail. |
| Leaping into the cover - a good sign of prey drive. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:07 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Leaping into the cover - a good sign of prey drive. |
| Rough is quite pleased with himself. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:10 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Rough is quite pleased with himself. |
| Making a quick line back to his handler. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:12 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Making a quick line back to his handler. |
| Back for a second morning of post-test field romping. She's looking more bold than the day before. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:15 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Back for a second morning of post-test field romping. She's looking more bold than the day before. |
| Watching her owner wade into some cover. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:18 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Watching her owner wade into some cover. |
| Now we're talking. She's carefully putting some pressure on Mr. Bob White, who's out for a stroll. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:21 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Now we're talking. She's carefully putting some pressure on Mr. Bob White, who's out for a stroll. |
| When people say that quail flush 'explosively,' this is what they mean. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:23 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: When people say that quail flush 'explosively,' this is what they mean. |
| She's got a very soft mouth, and is bringing the quail in to show dad. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:26 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: She's got a very soft mouth, and is bringing the quail in to show dad. |
| Woops - it got loose. She's allowed to run it down so that she can build her birdiness. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:28 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Woops - it got loose. She's allowed to run it down so that she can build her birdiness. |
| Good girl! |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:31 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Good girl! |
| Give. In the end, that's what it's all about. |
 Date:Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:13:34 GMT Album Category:root Click here to view album containing this image. Tags: Description: Give. In the end, that's what it's all about. |
