Deep South Brittany Championship Association

2000 Free-For-All Champion

By Kent D. Patterson

Hi Scor Jac D Ruffian (Hank) - Ben Lorenson

Both dogs ( Hank - Lorenson & Winchester of Hanging Jaze (Chester) - Ackerman) were away from the hill above the Coldwater Recreation Area. At 5, Ben's hat was in the air with Hank standing in the middle of a wild covey that exploded in all directions as Ben walked in front. He displayed excellent manners in a tough situation. Across Cooley Road, we had both handlers and dogs with Chester showing nicely at the end of a dove field and Hank coming from right to left. At 20, Chester was seen across a hill to the left, as cloud cover began to move in and the temperature cooled somewhat. At 25, Hank and Chester were together at "Capps Crossing" and watered at 32. At 43, Chester had a brief absence with Hank making a big cast down to the left. At 54, both handlers were looking for dogs. As the judge said "pick'em up", Hank was pointed out well to the front across Three Notch Road with Jerry Kendrick going up to handle the dog in Ben's absence. Bo pointed out Chester on a hill far to the left.

At the Coldwater Recreation Clubhouse, Hi-Scor Jac-D Ruffian was named champion of the inaugural running of the Deep South Brittany Free-For All Championship. This seasoned veteran is well known to the brittany community as a tough competitor that consistently rises to the occasion. The fact that he was the top qualifier and returned to win the championship series is a testimony to his tenacity and heart.

Runner-up went to Dave Walker and Chubasco for an excellent performance from a stylish, young dog that did an excellent job of handling terrain unlike any found in the western states where he is primarily campaigned.

A final thanks to all the participants, organizers, and canine contestants for a memorable championship that has everyone eagerly awaiting its renewal next spring…….on a cool, crisp morning.

Munson, FL. Feb. 10-14, 2000
Judges: Wade Major and Randy Cohron
Deep South Brittany Free-For-All Championship
45 minute qualifying heat/One hour Championship heat
36 Entries

Hi Scor Jac-D Ruffian

Champion:
Hi-Scor Jac-D Ruffian
1368257; Brittany male; by Markar's Jac's A Dan D X Countess Ruffian of JMR. Jerry and Diana Kendrick, owners; Ben Lorenson, handler.

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