American Bird Dog Classic

Southern National Championship

The 4th Annual American Bird Dog Classic Southern National Championship was held at Breezy Knoll Farm on March 31 & April 1, 2023. In excess of $7,500 in cash and prizes was awarded for the championship weekend.


A very special thank you to our sponsors:


Dr. Tim’s Premium All Natural Pet Foods

-40 lb bag of Dr. Tim’s Athletic Blend Glacier Formula Dry Dog Food for each dog entered

www.drtims.com

(906) 249-8486


NorthStar Plastics

-certificate for dog box

www.northstarplasticsinc.com

(888) 399-3771


Southern State Life Insurance Company

-cash prizes


Red Haw Supply

-jackets and caps for each handler

www.redhawsupply.com

(419) 651-4242


Colored Pencil Artwork by Kate Hall

-2023 Calendars for top 3 placements & Bird Dog Cigar soaps for each handler

https://katehallart.webnode.page


Thank you to our judges, Scott Townsend and Terrence Bailiff and to our field marshall/bird planter, Dion Bliss.


On Friday 36 dogs competed in Round 1. Friday’s winners were:

1st place - Joe with Clay Hall

2nd place - Scout with Nick Massey

3rd place - Mick with Jeff Gamble


The top 16 dogs advanced to Saturday. On Saturday, all rounds were a beat your bracemate format. Saturday’s competition began with round 2 consisting of 8 braces & 16 dogs, followed by round 3 with 4 braces & 8 dogs, then round 4 with 2 braces & 4 dogs, and finishing with a 5th round of two final dogs competing.

Congratulations to the final six 2023 American Bird Dog Classic Southern National Championship Winners!


Winner - Johnny with Sheri Gamble handler, Jeff Gamble owner

1st Runner Up - Mick with Jeff Gamble handler/owner

2nd Runner Up - George with Don Milligan handler, Bill Finchum owner

3rd Runner Up - Joe with Clay Hall handler/owner

4th Runner Up - Hope with Jim Rouse handler, Don Milligan owner

5th Runner Up - Bubba with Larry Mize handler/owner


Thank you to all participants and spectators for a great championship weekend! We hope everyone has a great summer, and we’ll see you back to start a new season of ABC trials this fall!

Smith's Shadow Oak Johnny - 2023 American Bird Dog Classic Southern National Championship Winner!
Special thanks to our field marshall/bird planter, Dion Bliss, and to our judges, Scott Townsend and Terrence Bailiff!
Handlers in the blind for the final hour.
2023 Championship Winners: 1st Johnny with Sheri Gamble, 2nd Mick with Jeff Gamble, 3rd George with Don Milligan, 4th Joe with Clay Hall, 5th Hope with Jim Rouse, and 6th Bubba with Larry Mize
Johnny on point with Mick backing in the final hour.
Mick on point in the final hour.