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our POINTING DOG field tests

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Our pointing dog field tests
are open to all the pointing breeds.
The tests measure the dogs on their ability to quarter the field
to find game birds, and to then hold its place while the bird is flushed and shot.
The dog then on command retrieves the downed bird.

our next test is being planned for september 2022.


Categories tested at our tests:
Field Dog Excellent CH
Field Dog Excellent
Field Dog advanced
field dog
field dog junior


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The tests are open to all recognized pointing breeds and
​are held under the rules of the Canadian Kennel Club.

ckc field test rules

What Happens at our Pointing Dog Field Tests?

There are five categories that each dog can be entered in: Field Dog Junior, Field Dog, Field Dog Advanced, Field Dog Excellent and Field Dog Excellent CH. The categories are set by the Canadian Kennel Club which sanctions our test. Each level is increasingly difficult and has to be passed three times by the dog for it to be awarded a title by the CKC.

The dogs are evaluated by a CKC-approved judge who walks with the dog and handler throughout the course. Depending on the category entered each dog is evaluated by the judge on its desire to hunt, style of running and pace, range, pattern, control, pointing  and reaction to shot. At the senior levels the dogs might run in pairs and the requirements might include retrieving on land or water and backing another dog.
 
Birds (we generally use chukar) are ‘planted’ in the bird field so each dog can find one or two on each run. 

 We hope that you will find our tests fun. We always have a great group of people and dogs who attend.



The photos below are from our Fall 2018 Field Test held at Ruffwood Game Farm
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At the end of the test some of us gathered together for a group photo. Just look at the variety of breeds: Pointer, Brittany, Vizsla, Weimaraner, Blue Picardy and German Short-Haired Pointer. (There is even a Boykin Spaniel puppy thrown in for good meaure!)
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  • The Brittany Spaniel
  • 2022 Fall Field Test
  • Our Field Tests
  • Our Fun Day
  • 2020 Winter Get-Together
  • Our Training Seminars
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  • About Us