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	This page describes CKC titles, what they stand for and what a Brittany is required to accomplish to achieve a title. This information is complied from the published CKC documents.



FIELD TRIALS Open Puppy Open Derby Shooting Dog All-Age Limited Shooting Dog Limited All-Age		FIELD DOG TESTS Field Dog Junior Field Dog Field Dog Excellence


	Field Dog Tests evaluate a dog's hunting abilities on different elements of pointing, retrieving, obeying commands and running. The dog's ability to perform is judged against a standard of perfection established by the CKC Regulations. Dogs must receive Qualifying Scores and passing each segment of a test to pass. A dog must pass three tests to achieve titles of Field Dog Junior (FDJ), Field Dog (FD) and Field Dog Excellence (FDX).

	FIELD DOG TESTS Field Dog Junior A Junior hunting dog must show a keen desire to hunt, be bold and independent, have a fast, yet attractive, manner of hunting, and demonstrate not only intelligence in seeking objectives, but also the ability to find game. A Junior hunting dog must establish point, but no additional credit shall be given for steadiness to wing and shot. If the handler is within reasonable gun range of a bird which has been flushed after a point, a blank cartridge must be fired by the handler. Junior hunting dogs must hold point until the handler gets within normal gunshot range. Junior hunting dogs must also show reasonable obedience to their handler's commands. Field Dog Test For this title the hunting dog must show all of the attributes of a Junior hunting dog. In addition, the dog must be steady to wing and must remain in position until the shot or they are released. The dog must retrieve. Field Dog Excellence Test For this test the hunting dog must give a finished performance and demonstrate clearly that it deserves to be qualified as such. This is the complete hunting companion that any hunter would be proud to own. It must be under its handler's control at all times, and handle kindly, with an absolute minimum of noise and hacking by the handler. A Field Dog of Excellence must show a keen desire to hunt, must have a bold and attractive manner of running, and must demonstrate not only intelligence in seeking objectives, but also the ability to find game. The dog must hunt for its handler at all times at a range suitable for a handler on foot, and should show or check in front of its handler frequently. It must cover adequate ground but never range out-of-sight for a length of time that would detract from its usefulness as a practical hunting companion. The dog must locate game, must point staunchly, and must be steady to wing and shot on all birds and if it breaks, it cannot receive a Qualifying score. Intelligent use of the wind and terrain in locating game, accurate nose, and intensity on point are essential. A Field Dog of Excellence must positively demonstrate its steadiness to wing and shot. The handler shall not command or signal the dog to retrieve until positive steadiness has been demonstrated. The dog must retrieve promptly, tenderly and absolutely to hand.

	Field Trials offer practical demonstrations of a dog's ability to perform the functions for which it was bred. In Field Trials, the dogs compete against each other for placements and points toward their championships. Successful dogs earn an FT title in front of their names on CKC records. A dog must earn a ten points in at least three Trials from three different judges and one must be a major win. A maximum of two of those points can come from wins in Open Puppy. And, a maximum of two of those points can come from wins in Open Derby.

	FIELD TRIALS Open Puppy For all CKC registered sporting breed dogs which are not over 18 months of age on the first day of the trial. Puppies must show desire to hunt, desire to get out and search for scent, obvious scenting ability, and initiative in covering ground and in searching likely cover. Puppies are not expected to point but should flash point or otherwise indicate the presence of game if the opportunity is presented. Puppies should show reasonable obedience to their handlers' commands. Puppies are to be judged on their future promise high class Derby Dogs. Game will not be killed in a Puppy Stake. Blanks will not be fired in a Puppy Stake unless so specified in the premium list, in which case every dog that makes game contact shall be fired over if the handler is within reasonable gun range. At least 15 minutes and not more than 30 minutes shall be allowed for each heat. Open Derby For all CKC registered sporting breed dogs which are not over 27 months of age on the first day of the trial. Derby dogs must show a keen disire to hunt, be bold and independent, have a fast yet coordinated style of running, and demonstrate not only intelligence in seeking objectives but also the ability to find game. Derbies must point, but steadiness to wing and shot are not required. Should birds be flushed after a point, by handler or dog within reasonable gun range from the handler, a shot must be fired, Lack of opportunity for firing over a Derby dog on point shall not constitute reason for non-placement when it has had game contact in acceptable Derby manner. Prior to making the final placing, judges must arrange to have all dogs under consideration fired over if a natural opportunity has not occurred. Derbies are to be judged on the promise as either future Shooting Dogs or All-Age Dogs. At least 20 minutes and not more than 30 minutes shall be allowed for each brace. Shooting Dog For all CKC registered sporting breed dogs which are 6 months of age and older on the first day of the trial. A shooting dog must show a keen desire to hunt, have a bold and attractive style of running, and demonstrate not only intelligence in quartering and in seeking objectives but also the ability to find game. The shooting dog must hunt for its handler at all times at a range suitable for handlers on foot and should show or check in front of the handler frequently. It must cover adequate ground but never range out of sight for a length of time that would detract from its usefulness as a practical shooting dog. The dog must locate game, must point staunchly and must be steady to wing and shot. When the brace mate has established point it should hold back, preferably on sight, but if not then on command. Intelligent use of the wind and terrain in locating game, accurate nose, style and intensity on point, are highly desirable. Intensity is a most desirable characteristic in a pointing dog and is, therefore, far more important than the position of the head and tail, though style adds to an otherwise good performance. The dog should automatically relocate game that moves out, but may be encouraged to relocate by its; handler. The dog should have a finished performance and should be under its handler's control at all times A Shooting dog should handle well with a minimum of oise or hacking by the handler. No Shooting dog shall be placed which has not had bird contact and has not been shot over. At least 30 minutes shall be allowed for each heat. All-Age Dog An All-Age dog shall demonstrate all of the same qualities as a Shooting dog as defined in the foregoing, except that it must hunt with greater speed and at a much greater range if the terrain permits, with greater degree of independence, and covering the course in a forward moving pattern so as to locate any game on the course. It should respond to handling but should show an indication of using its own judgement in negitiating the course to find birds and should not wait for the handler to direct it as to where to go. Style and intensity on point are essential and must be steady to wing and shot. Al All-Age dog will not be placed that has not had bird contact and has not been shot over. At least 30 minutes shall be allowed for each heat. Limited Shooting Dog For all CKC registered sporting breed dogs which are 6 months of age and older on the first day of trial which have won first place in an Open Derby Stake or which have placed first, second, third or fourth in any Shooting Dog Stake. A field trial-giving club may give an Amateur Limited Shooting Dog Stake in which placements that qualify a dog that have been acquired in Amateur Stakes only. When a club elects the latter option, the stake must be advertised in the premium list and additional advertising may be done. Limited All-Age Dog For all CKC registered sporting breed dogs which are 6 months of age and older on the first day of trial which have won first place in an Open Derby Stake or which have placed first, second, third or fourth in any All-Age Stake. A field trial-giving club may give an Amateur Limited All-Age Stake in which placements that qualify a dog that have been acquired in Amateur Stakes only. When a club elects the latter option, the stake must be advertised as such in the premium list and any additional advertising that may be done.