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Tenth Series 

The Tenth Series was run off another hill overlooking a panoramic view of water and land with many factors of terrain and water throughout. Fifteen dogs made it to the Tenth Series out of the 89 that started. A total of 93 had been qualified to run. To be qualified for a National a dog has to win an Open and get two additional points in the year since the prior National.

The Tenth had two flyers and two retired stations.  The first bird down was on the left, thrown right, and retired.  The next mark was a flyer.  The second retired mark was through several pieces of water and just beyond a dike near cat tails.  The last bird down was the flyer to the right. 

Workers getting ready at the right retired station. 
Holding blinds for the retired were exceptionally
well camouflaged by the grounds crew.

The test dogs were brought to line patriotically decorated. 
“I am proud to be an American” music played as they came to line.
They were AFC Suncrest Rock’N Roll handled by Arnie Erwin 
And AFC Fire N Ice’s Whistlin Dixie handled by Michael Palazzolo

Co-Chair Marshal Gary Ahlgren talking to Official Announcer Dean Ellis. During part of the Tenth there was drizzle coming down. The sound system had been purchased for the National Clubs by The Nestle Purina Pet Care Center. To the left behind them the Official National Photographer, Ken Andrews, is taking pictures of each Finalist on line.

Mike on line in the Tenth with Patton. Larry Wharton, judge, is signaling for the birds.  Looking carefully, the gun stations can be seen in the distance.

Pre-National Training Information | First, Second, and Third Series
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Series | Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Series
Tenth Series | Finalists and Winner | Celebration | Intro Page