2005 National Quail Championship

The National Vizsla Association National Quail Classic was held on the Union County Bird Dog Ranch south and west of Thayer, Iowa. Ten dogs competed for the winner's circle. The winner and runner-up of the event were braced together. The winner being Hawk's Pappomatic (Ochs)and the Runner-Up being named Jazzmin (Tomczak). Pappy began the brace with a strong and forward but irregular pattern. At 10, Ochs elected to water early going into a known pheasant hideout. At 20, Pappy was found standing with all in order on a large covey. At 25, Pappy encountered a running pheasant and the bird flushed wild downwind with all in order. At 32, Pappy again located a covey and handled the find with the style and enthusiasm typical of a high, class bird dog. At 43, Pappy located a large covey while going down a feed strip. The covey was scattered and the gallery was given the opportunity to see approximately 15 birds rise. Ochs rode hard to get there and was rewarded by finding Pappy standing tall. Ochs elected to flush instead of taking the stop to flush and another covey rise of about 15 birds ensued. At 50, Pappy and bracemate were working game in the same area. The other handler elected to continue working game while Ochs collared Pappy and took him on. Pappy finished strong and forward.