The Master Tapestry of the Shorthair: Unveiling the Powerhouse Pedigree of Flying R Kennels
In the world of competitive bird dogs, a truly magnificent animal is never an accident. It is the architectural culmination of decades of disciplined choices, rigorous field pressure, and the intentional blending of historic bloodlines. While the individual performance of a dog in the field brings immediate thrill, the true “shine” of any great champion belongs to the generations of titans standing silently behind them in the pedigree.
At Flying R Kennels, operated by Randy Yancey, this deep-rooted genetic reality is on full display. The kennel’s current success is anchored by two foundational engines: the exceptionally biddable Pistol Annie (Retired) and the striking, all-black stud Midnight Turbo. To look at these two dogs is to admire fine athletes; to look behind them is to witness the convergence of the most celebrated dynasties in German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) history.
By shifting the spotlight from the immediate present to the legendary sires, grandsires, and great-grandsires on both sides of the sheet, we uncover the true blueprint that allows Flying R Kennels to consistently produce elite field trial competitors and premier family hunting companions.
The Sire Line: The Odyssey Dynasty and the Precision of Cool J. Cale
On the paternal side of the Flying R blueprint sits Midnight Turbo, an incredibly handsome, all-black stud dog whose most immediate visual appeal is his ability to throw highly sought-after coat variations. When paired with the right dam, Turbo consistently produces the striking, increasingly popular black roans, bold black-and-whites, and classic white-bodied pups with black heads.
Yet, the physical beauty and coloring that Turbo imparts to his puppies are merely the outward wrapping of an explosive genetic engine inherited from his ancestral line, which traces directly through Doc (Doc Remington Ranch Doc in the Field)—a formidable regional competitor—straight into the heart of the world-renowned Odyssey Kennel.
Originating with deep roots overseas before establishing their American base in Maryville, Missouri, just north of St. Louis, Odyssey Kennel, founded by Chuck Parietti, has produced over a dozen Dual Champions and multiple National Field Champions. Standing as a central titan in this lineage is Turbo’s grandsire, the incredible DC/NAGDC Odyssey’s Cool J. Cale (“Callen”).
Callen was the definition of a dual-purpose master—a rare Dual Champion (DC) who possessed both the flawless structural conformation to dominate the show ring and the relentless, fiery determination to win the National Amateur Gun Dog Championship (NAGDC) in the field. Callen was famous among judges for “slamming” his points with breathtaking intensity and style, an innate trait of slamming into cover that he locked into the family tree.
[NGDC/GFC/AFC Odyssey’s Perfect Traveler] (Charlie)
[DC/NAGDC Odyssey’s Cool J. Cale] (Callen)
[HOF/BISS/DC/AFC Odyssey’s Sam St. Max]
[Doc Remington Ranch Doc in the Field]
[Midnight Turbo] (Flying R Kennels Stud)
The brilliance of Cool J. Cale, however, was itself handed down by an even greater field legend: his sire, NGDC/GFC/AFC Odyssey’s Perfect Traveler (“Charlie”). Charlie enjoyed an astonishing 11-year winning career on the national field trial circuit, culminating in his status as a National Gun Dog Champion and the first GSP Dual Champion to achieve the rank of Dual Grand Field Champion (GFC) in both walking and horseback stakes.
Going back even further, Charlie was the direct son of Hall of Fame inductee BISS/DC/AFC Odyssey’s Sam St. Max (“Sam”), meaning that Midnight Turbo’s paternal line represents a continuous, unbroken chain of the most elite, bird-finding genetics ever cultivated in North America. When Turbo throws a pup with an exceptional nose and an instinctive drive to punch deep into heavy cover, it is the spirit of Charlie, Callen, and Sam St. Max coming to life.
The Dam Line: The Microchip Engine and the Legacy of Scotty
While the paternal side of Flying R Kennels provides raw, explosive bird-hunting power and flawless structural beauty, the maternal side supplies the critical balance of intense stamina and legendary biddability. This side is anchored by Pistol Annie, a premium female born on February 2, 2017. Annie’s genetic real estate was so instantly recognizable as a puppy that she was selected as the coveted “pick of the litter” auction dog at a local Quail Unlimited banquet in 2017, commanding a premium price before being acquired by Randy Yancy in August of 2020. Annie’s brilliance is a direct reflection of her sire, Beam Me Up Scotty, and her immortal grandsire, Crosswinds Microchip.
The story of the modern versatile GSP cannot be written without Crosswinds Microchip. Microchip was a prepotent sire of historical proportions, meaning his genes were so dominant that they reliably overrode lesser traits in any bloodline he was crossed with. He was famous for siring an army of champions, including the legendary 6X NSTRA Champion Crosswinds Rawhide Kaiser.
Through this exact same lineage came Annie’s father, Beam Me Up Scotty, who was owned, trained, and campaigned to his own NSTRA Championships by Larry Mize out of Kentucky. Scotty was revered across the Kentucky Region for his machine-like stamina and his absolute cooperativeness with his handler. Scotty took the raw, national-level drive of the Microchip line and refined it into a smooth-handling package that could run the grueling multi-hour field trial circuits without ever losing his head or ignoring his whistle.
[Crosswinds Microchip] (Foundational Sire)
[CH Beam Me Up Scotty] (Handled by Larry Mize)
[Crosswinds Indiana Jones]
[Pistol Annie] (Flying R Kennels Matriarch)
The Ultimate Convergence: The Flying R Kennels Standard
The true genius of the program detailed at flyingrkennels.com is not found in any single dog, but in the masterful way Randy Yancey brought these two distinct genetic empires together. By pairing Pistol Annie—the direct granddaughter of the biddable, smooth-handling NSTRA king Crosswinds Microchip—with Midnight Turbo—the scion of the explosive, bird-slamming Odyssey Kennel Dual Champions—Flying R Kennels created a perfect genetic harmony.
The Breeding Blueprint: By crossing the biddable, high-stamina tracking of the Microchip/Scotty line with the intense bird-sense and structural perfection of the Charlie/Callen/Odyssey line, the resulting litters inherit the ultimate “off-switch.” They possess the fiery drive required to dominate a weekend trial, yet maintain the calm, affectionate, and stable mindsets that make them beloved family house pets.
This multi-generational depth ensures that a Flying R puppy isn’t just a beautiful animal but is a finely tuned hunting machine backed by nearly half a century of Hall of Fame inductees, National Field Champions, and legendary dual-ring victors. The shine belongs to the masters of the past, preserved perfectly for the hunters of the future.
References
- Historical Pedigree Registries of Odyssey Kennels (Maryville, MO)
- National Shoot-to-Retrieve Association (NSTRA) Champion Records & Kentucky Region Archives
- American Kennel Club (AKC) & National German Shorthaired Pointer Association (NGSPA) Dual Champion Historical Records
- flyingrkennels.com
