OGWPC 2009 Hunt Test
May 2
We had a beautiful day for a Hunt Test down on Sauvie Island.  Our slate was full with 34 dogs entered.  We had almost a full compliment of AKC pointing breeds (2 GSPs, 5 Wirehairs, 11 Vizslas, 6 Brittanys, 2 Weimaraners, 4 Irish Setters, 1 English Setter, 1 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, 1 Pointer, and 1 Spinone.)  I think we were only missing a Gordon Setter.   Along with the dogs testing, we got to meet a rescue GWP, Jeff, and his owners, Matt and Kelly, who came out to watch.
Our judges were Wayne Yamashita and Karen Niffinegger, with Wayne's wife, Kim, riding along to apprentice.  The success rate was high.   Twelve of the 18 JH entries passed, 2 of the 8 SHs passed and 4 of the 8 MHs passed.  Notable dogs were Larry's one year old GWP, Leif, who passed his first Senior leg at his very first Hunt Test; and Gigi, the three legged Vizsla, who finished her Senior title.
Much thanks go to the club members that worked hard in preparation and putting on the Hunt Test:  Kathy for being the secretary, Mary for lunch, Lynn & Gary for planting birds, and Ray, Tom and Gary for gunning.  Thanks also to our judges, Wayne & Karen.
GWP Qualifiers:

JH -- Smuggler's Kalmiopsis (Kali) owned by George and Suasn Boehlert of Siletz Finished her junior title
SH -- Leif Shark Tooth Baughman (Leif) owned by Larry Baughman of Mulino  
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