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Well before the first run of the day, and before the sun had cooked off the morning fog, this pair gets in a peaceful stroll.
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Spinone In The Mist
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On the Master course
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Steady to flush!
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A little conversation on the retrieve.
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Hunting through some dewy cover.
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A judge reviews the course with two handlers on the line…
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… and breaking away from the line.
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A relaxed handler lets her Spinone work in that relaxing Spinone way.
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A brace converges on the bird field.
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The day's intrepid gunners.
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A pair makes a comfortable pace in the Senior bird field.
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On point.
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Retrieving a quail.
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This dog was sent on a challenging blind retrieve from behind a hedgerow. As he hunts dead, he stops to get his nose as high as possible, searching the breeze for a bit of the downed bird's scent.
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Only breeching shotguns (side-by-sides or over/unders) are used by gunners at AKC hunt tests. Whether up close in conversation, or at 100 yards, all can see when a gun is breeched and safe. This gentleman's well-used over/under shows as much character as its owner.
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Judges, handlers, and a brace of Junior Hunter dogs watch for the field to clear before heading out.
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It's not uncommon to see a bell hanging from the collar. It helps the handler locate a dog working in dense cover, and when it suddenly stops ringing, there's usually a point to consider.
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At the judges' discretion, a handler might be asked to grab and throw a non-flying (say, wet) bird for a flush. Alas, sometimes it's harder for the dog to stay steady once he's seen his master handle the bird.
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Even a bit winded and back on the lead, he's entirely focused on his bracemate's activities.
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Hot and happy.
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During a break in the testing action, the Spinone Olympics included several mysterious events, including this crop-circle-ish activity, set to music.
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Not every participant was willing to sit quickly in his or her rope circle when the music stopped.
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And we have a winner, it seems. By a nose.
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This guy has a two-woman pit crew helping him keep his cool before the treacherous Hot Dog Retrieving event.
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Only 18 months old! Perhaps his name should be 'Placido'? Such a thoughtful fellow, amidst all of the event excitement.
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Devotion.
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The Spinone Club of America definitely gets credit for having a classy seal, and it's seen on many a vest and jacket during the events.
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Two youngsters, acting quite Junior-ish, break away for the run on the Junior Hunter course.
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All business, now.
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Another fine pair wait their turn. It's the calm before…
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… the Launch.
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In hot pursuit of one Mr. Bob White.
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The run is over, and it's a chance to thank the judge as he writes up his scores.
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Done with bringing down birds for the Senior and Master tests earlier in the morning, a gunner sets out on the Junior course with his own dog.
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Another peaceful moment waiting for a go at the Junior course. Good boy, Roman - you're next.
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Things on the Junior course aren't usually quite as … methodical.
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Working hard to turn up one of the few Junior field birds that hadn't coveyed up to the hedgerow.
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Roman working into the wind.
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