Pine Straw Blackhawk gets 2nd place in open puppy!

On Saturday, January 22, 2011, Pine Straw Blackhawk placed 2nd in the Open Puppy stake at the NBHA Northeast Regional Championship Trial. Hawk surprised us with a huge run, outracing a much older pointer pup and staying far to the front for most of the twenty minutes. This is the first placement for Katie's pups and we couldn't be happier. Smudge had a great race, but was constantly molested by his brace mate, which prevented him from covering the ground in his usual style. Jamie Fountain of Oconee Kennels helped prepare the pups for puppy trials by introducing them to horses for us. Thanks to Jamie as always.

Pinestraw Black Hawk earns first two legs of Junior Hunter

Pinestraw Black Hawk earned two legs of his junior hunter at an AKC hunt test recently. Hawk had multiple finds and held his points until the flush on every bird. He was complimented by the judges and had a fun time. Hawk ranged well, as far as any dog that ran, and his first point on both days was over 100 yards out. We are proud of the big boy.