Rules and Regulations “Form follows function,” as the saying goes, and a written standard for each breed describes the appearance of a dog built to perform well at the job it was bred to do. Conformation Judges make their choices according to their understanding and interpre...
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2/15/2014 5:15:43 PM
Rules and Regulations Traditionally, Earthdogs went to ground after rats and other small rodents, as well as larger game such as fox or badger, and either faced out their prey or chased them from their lairs. Earthdog tests, open to Dachshunds and small terriers, offer si...
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2/15/2014 5:17:51 PM
Rules and Regulations The role of the flushing spaniel is to locate game, flush it out for the hunter to shoot, mark the location where the bird falls, and then retrieve the bird to hand. Spaniel tests and trials require the dog to carry out these tasks with enthusiasm and s...
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2/15/2014 5:18:00 PM
Rules and Regulations Pointing trials and tests are open to all the pointing breeds, including Brittany Spaniels. The working pointer energetically quarters the field to find game, but instead of flushing it into the air as a spaniel would do, he freezes in position to ‘poin...
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2/15/2014 5:18:27 PM
Rules and Regulations Retrievers, Poodles and Irish Water Spaniels may compete in retriever field trials, while retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, Barbets and Poodles may enter hunt and working certificate tests. Dogs are tested both on their ability to mark the location of d...
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2/15/2014 5:18:35 PM
Rules and Regulations At Beagle trials, hounds run in braces (pairs) or packs, pursuing rabbits or hares. They must use their keen noses to locate the game, then trail it enthusiastically, giving ‘tongue’ so their handlers know where they are and are able to follow. Similar ...
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2/15/2014 5:18:42 PM
Rules and Regulations Sighthounds were developed to chase and kill live game such as hare, deer or wolves, so if you appreciate speed, you will want to check out the sport of lure coursing. These swift-running hounds are released singly, in braces or in trios, to chase an ar...
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2/15/2014 5:18:53 PM
Rules and Regulations Dogs have been used for centuries to gather and herd all kinds of livestock – the large number and variety of herding and droving breeds in existence today attest to the importance of their work. Herding tests and trials, open to all breeds, require ...
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2/15/2014 5:19:02 PM
Rules and Regulations Obedience trials were designed to test the dog’s suitability as a good companion. Basic tests include heeling (on and off lead), Sit, Stand, Stay and coming when called. At more advanced levels, dogs are asked to jump, retrieve, respond to signals, and ...
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2/15/2014 5:19:13 PM
Rules and Regulations CKC Rally is a companion sport to CKC Obedience. Both events require teamwork between dog and handler, along with similar performance skills. Rally provides an excellent introduction to all CKC companion performance events for dogs and handlers. The chi...
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2/15/2014 5:19:55 PM
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