Monday, October 10, 2022

28. White Oak Captain Hook, “Cappy,” BLM, John Lynch

White Oak Captain Hook "Cappy"
Lab Male -- 1/1/2021
Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse
Dam: AFC Watermarks What You Mean To Me
Breeder: Stacy Rick & Brad Knight
Owner: Martin Kirby, Pinckneyville, IL
Handler: John Lynch



John and Cappy came to the line at 11:43 am

F – Between the cedars and bales and pinned it!

L – Around the left of the mound, behind the guns, hunted the left side of the cedars, got to the right side, went in and got it!


Questionnaire
Owner Name: Martin Kirby

Dog Name: Cappy

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 
1984

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 
I wanted to make a better hunting dog.

Who are your training partners at home? 
Brad and Stacy Knight, Gerry and Jackie Brenner, Jackie McKay and Mitch and Linda Patterson.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 
Our grandson chose the name.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.
Cappy picked me. When looking at the whole litter, I was sitting on my the floor and Cappy just came over and crawled in my lap – the choice was made.

You and your dog have survived nine series of the National Derby Championship. You are about to come to the line for the 10th series with a chance to be crowned the 2022 National Derby Champion. What song and artist would you want to hear playing as the two of you come to the line? 
“Fight Song” by Rachel Platten