Hunt tests are set up to
simulate a day of hunting. Therefore shotguns firing blanks
are used and the dogs retrieve dead birds. In the Hunt test,
the dog is measured against a standard and not against the
other dogs.
There are 4 levels of titles; Junior
hunter, Senior hunter, Master and Grand Master hunter. With
the exception of Grand Master hunter, the dogs may be entered
into any of the divisions, and it is not necessary to complete
all tests in order.
Junior
Hunter
At this level the dog is
allowed to be brought to the line on leash and may be hand
steadied. The dog will be required to make two land retrieves
under 75 yards and 2 water retrieves under 75 yards. Upon
completion of 3 successful tests the dog will be awarded its
Junior Hunter title.
Senior
hunter
In this test the dog must be
brought to the line without a leash or collar and must be
steady at the line, without touching or talking by the
handler. Also at this level the dog will be required to do
honors ( which is sitting at heal as another dog is sent ). To
successfully complete this test the dog will be required to do
one land double, one water double, one land blind, one water
blind, as well as a demonstrate quartering. To earn the Senior
Hunter title you must complete 5 tests or if your dog has
already received his Junior Hunter, he must only have
completed 4 tests.
Master
Hunter
In this test the
dog will be required to complete multiple land and water marks
under moderate to heavy cover As well as land and water blinds
the dog will also be required to demonstrate quartering and be
steady to flushing. To earn its Master Hunter title the
dog must complete 6 tests or 5 if it has its Senior
Hunter title.
