Monday, October 10, 2022

45. Leitner Farms Home Run Hitter JH, “Babe,” YLF, James Hard

Leitner Farms Home Run Hitter JH "Babe"
Lab Female -- 11/5/2020
Sire: FC-AFC Hockley Creek's Switch Hitter
Dam: AFC Izzy Gittin' Bizzy
Breeder: Jim Horneck
Owner: James Hard & William Leitner, Madisonville, TX
Handler: James Hard

James and Babe came to the line at 12:56 pm

F – Out to the fall area for a tight hunt, then onto her bird

L – Over the mound, right of the cedars, tucked left into the trees, missed it and came out, back into the trees and she got it!


Questionnaire
Owner Name: William & Julie Leitner and James Hard 

Dog Name: Babe

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 
1996

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 
My training partner was running field trials and I decided competition builds character in you and your dog.

Who are your training partners at home? 
Mike Judas and James Hard.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 
It is based on her parent’s names.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.
She knows she is a competitive Labrador, but secretly she wants to be a lap dog.

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? 
“Centerfield” by John Fogerty