Quick story. Several years ago I was duck hunting with a buddy with my Golden Abby. In came a mallard flying. My buddy pulled up using hevi-shot and made a passing shot as the duck was flying directly over us. Distance maybe 15 yards. Just as he fired the duck flew above the tree canopy and we lost sight. Heard the thud behind us and my Golden was gone. Came back with the duck in its mouth with a missing head and brought it to my hand. Blood was still spewing out as she brought it to hand. After I took the bird from her mouth she took off again. 30 seconds later she returned with the ducks head in her mouth. She was one amazing retriever. Miss her every day as she passed about 2 months ago at the age of 14.
