34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came to the line at 2:13 pm

F – Nice Job!

LL – Across the field, into the pond, over the middle of the point, out on the far left of the pond at the cedars, way out of the picture, very way out, but she worked it out and got her bird.

34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came to the line ...

L – Ran the left side of the road, moved to the right back left to her bird

R – Nice line under the arc, quick turn from deep and got it!

34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came to the line at 9:30 am

R – Went way deep under the arc, hunted back down to the bird quickly.

LL – Into the left side of the pond, angled right across the field, 1 loop under the arc and right into the cover to retrieve her bird.

34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came to the line at 3:25 pm

Through the pond, up the hill and straight to the bird

Rerun 34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Crane's Oom Poppa Mow Mow "Elvira"
Lab Female -- 10/18/2020
Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse
Dam: Whiskey Hill's Halle B Good MH
Breeder: Chris Norton
Owner: Jacob Crane, Satsuma, AL
Handler: Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came back to the line for a rerun at 12:32 pm

F – Through the bales and straight to the bird!

L – Wide right but came back to the cedars and got it!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Jacob Crane

Dog Name: Elvira

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

Down East Hunting Retriever Club on August 12, 2022 was the first field trial I had a dog compete in.

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

I have been training and running AKC and UKC hunt tests for the past six years. When I got Elvira, I decided I wanted to go the field trial route. Thanks to my trainer, Mike Bassett, I am now hooked!

Who are your training partners at home? 

Mike Bassett, Preston Stapleton, Clint Skipper and Nick Sutton.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Was jamming out to the Oak Ridge Boy’s song Elvira. Always liked when the bass singer, Richard Sturbin sang “oom poppa mow mow”

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

Although she is full throttle when it’s time to work, she loves to lay on the couch and burrow her head in your armpit.

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? 

“Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys

No-Bird 34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came to the line at 12:07 pm and had a No-Bird on the flyer

They will come back after 5 dogs