Field Trials
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| The purpose of a
field trial is to as closely as possible simulate a day of hunting by having the dogs
complete a series of retrieves using shotguns firing blanks and dead birds. During
the trial dogs compete against other dogs with a similar level of training until there is
a winner |
Junior
or Derby
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| This is the
Beginners level where dogs are under 2 years of age, they will be expected to be able to
complete both single and double retrieves on both land and water. a single retrieve is
where one bird is thrown and retrieved a double is where 2 birds are thrown and retrieved
in opposite order forcing the dog to remember the location of the first bird. Dogs are
allowed to be brought to the line (starting position ) on a leash |
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| Qualifying
This is open to all dogs who have not won the maximum number
of wins in this stake. The dog will be expected to demonstrate its mastery of singles and
doubles. Triples and blinds will also be added to the tests. Blinds are where a bird is
placed before the dog is brought to the line . The dog is then sent to retrieve the bird
using whistle and hand signals to guide it . At this level the dog is brought to the line
without a leash or collar |
| Amateur
Open
This is open to all dogs with amateur handlers . At this
level the dog will have mastered all types of retrieves and will also be required to sit
at heel while another dog completes a retrieve |
Open
This class is open to all dogs and handlers both amateur and
professional the tests are the same as above |
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