National Open Championship – Daily Update
Callbacks are now set for the Fourth Series, with 37 dogs advancing in the competition.
16 dogs will run under Judge Dominique Savoie
21 dogs will run under Judge Rick Shively
Competition will resume tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. on Property #4, beginning exactly where the third series concluded.
Following completion of the fourth series, the field will then move on to the Water Series. The water location will be announced on-site at the conclusion of Series 4.
Lunch will be served on Property #4 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
We wish all handlers and dogs continued success as the Championship field narrows and the competition intensifies.
National Open Championship (NOC) – Daily Update 3rd Series
Third series callbacks are underway today as the field moves to Property #4 for continued competition.
A total of 45 dogs have been called back to the third series:
23 dogs under Judge Dominique Savoy
22 dogs under Judge Rick Shively
The judges had planned a lunch break from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. While the exact restart time has not yet been confirmed, we anticipate the third series will begin around 2:00 p.m., or possibly slightly earlier.
We extend our very best wishes to all handlers and dogs as we move closer to determining our next National Open Champion. The quality of work and depth of competition continue to be exceptional.
Weather Update – Pretty Prairie, Kansas (This Afternoon)
Conditions this afternoon are favorable for competition, with:
Temperatures in the low 60s°F
Mostly sunny skies
Light winds and dry conditions
Overall, it should be a comfortable afternoon on the grounds for dogs, handlers, judges, and spectators alike.
4th Series Callbacks
