Notice to All Retriever Hunt Test Clubs
A special Board Meeting was held May 7, 2024, where the Board carried a motion from the Retriever Hunt Test Council regarding the National Master Hunt Test stake. Please note this is an exception to the rule, no updates will be made to the rule book at this time.
We would appreciate your assistance to ensure that all clubs, and exhibitors, are made aware that for 2024 & 2025, qualifying dogs from both the American Kennel Club (AKC) National and Amateur National may be included in the CKC National Master Hunt Test.
A copy of the motion is below for your reference.
MOTION
THAT, an exception be made to the Hunt Test Rules & Regulations for Retrievers, Barbet, Irish Water Spaniels & Poodles, Chapter 10, National Master Hunt Test Stake, Section 10.2, Qualifications, Subsection 10.2.2 (e), for the years 2024 and 2025 as follows:
10 NATIONAL MASTER HUNT TEST STAKE
10.2 Qualifications
10.2.2 Entry in the National Master Hunt Test stake shall include the following:
Any dog with a CKC Master Hunter title who has successfully completed 2 CKC Master Hunter passes at Hunt Tests hosted by clubs in good standing of the Canadian National Master Retriever Club, during the period from the closing date of the previous National Master Hunt Test Stake to the closing date of the upcoming National Master Hunt Test Stake.
Any dog with an AKC Master Hunter title who has successfully completed 2 CKC Master Hunter passes at Hunt Tests hosted by clubs in good standing of the Canadian National Master Retriever Club, during the period from the closing date of the previous National Master Hunt Test Stake to the closing date of the upcoming National Master Hunt Test Stake.
Any dog with a CKC Grand Master Hunter title.
Any dog that qualified in the most recent National Master Hunt Test Stake.
AMEND:
Any dog that qualified in the most recent AKC Master National Hunt Test, or the most recent AKC Amateur Master National Hunt Test (Master Amateur Invitational)