As it Should Be...

... Dog #26, Pike, was bypassed in the rotation last evening by just a few dogs. He has an injury, and since the test was carrying over into a second day, and since it was questionable whether he would run Sunday night anyway, the request was made that perhaps he could run in the morning. It was evident that his foot might benefit from the extra rest. If he had to run Sunday night, he would be scratched.

A Field Trial Committee meeting was held and a veterinarian examined the injury. The extra time in recovery might benefit the dog, and the FTC determined that the right thing to do was to give this dog the respect he had earned throughout his lifetime... the request was granted, and this dog would be first dog to run on the new day.

He's on line now, and is bringing in his flyer as I type. And now, he's taking the water for his retired bird. Good luck, Pike... You're a grand old dog.

Just trying to grab a photo in pouring rain--this is a big, strapping, good looking dog