Retriever Field Trials for Hunters

There is a new retriever field trial game on the scene. It is aimed at the 1.2 million gundogs employed in the US to retrieve the waterfowl and upland gamebirds downed by their hunter/owners. This field trial is conducted entirely on actual shooting of flying birds in two basic scenarios where each dog's test is different and is determined by where the bird falls. These trials realistically test and evaluate the three essential behaviors of gundogs:

1. Good manners in a high distraction environment - In a field trial the dog may have to sit quietly while 15 or 20 ducks are shot passing over. He may have to continue to sit quietly while 3 or 4 other dogs retrieve prior to his turn.
2. Find the bird wherever it lands.
3. Handle quickly and efficiently away from close obvious dead birds and go after the long unseen (by the dog) fall of a crippled bird and track it down.

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Now Accepting Registration

The American GunDog Club is now accepting membership registrations through our payment processor Sommerrock. To register a dog or a litter, please click here.
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Judging Criteria Released

The American GunDog Club is proud to release its judging criteria for all trials. These judging criteria are all important behaviors for a gundog. Any dog that excels in these behaviors will be a pleasant and valuable hunting companion. More importantly, that dog will be a valuable conservation agent, by collecting many crippled birds that might otherwise be lost. Full Story>