Information – Field Trials
What is an AKC Pointing Breed Field Trial?
AKC Field Trials are designed for hunting breeds to compete against each other. Trials give dog owners and trainers a way to stimulate the athleticism, stamina, courage, and instinct of their dogs. There are categories for Field Trials. German Shorthaired Pointers compete in Pointing Breed Field Trials. Some trials allow handlers to compete while handling from horseback and others are considered walking only trials.
Pointing breeds for AKC trials include Brittany Spaniels, Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Red & White Setters, Irish Setters, Vizslas, Spinone Italiano, Weimaraners, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons and Wirehaired Vizslas.
In a field trial the dogs compete against each other in the stake for placements and AKC points toward Field Champion or Amateur Field Champion awards.
The German Shorthaired Point Club of Atlanta hosts Field Trials several times a year. Entries are generally open to all eligible pointing breeds.
Information – Hunt Tests
What is an AKC Hunt Test?
A Pointing Breed Hunt test are a pass/fail skill test judging each individual dog again a standard and attributes like desire, independence, locating birds, as well as advanced skills in Senior and Master tests like Retrieving and Honoring. Teamwork between handler and dog is crucial.
There are more pointing breeds eligible for eligible for Hunt Tests nd include Brittany, English Setters, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Gordon Settersm, Irish Red & White Setters,Irish Setters, Pointers, Spinone Italiano, Vizslas, Weimaraners, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Wirehaired Vizsla, Bracco Italiano, Braque du Bourbonnais, Braque Francais Pyrenean, Drentsche Patrijshond (Drent), French Spaniel, German Longhaired Pointer, Portuguese Pointer, Pudelpointer, Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer, Small Munsterlander Pointer and Stabyhoun
The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Atlanta occssionally hosts Hunt Tests as interest warants
Upcoming Field Events
January 18-21 - AKC POINTING BREED FIELD TRIAL
4 DAY EVENT.
LOCATION: Savage Creek Plantation, Dry Creek, Georgia
This trial is open to all eligible pointing breeds. This trial will allow Horseback Handling. Walking handlers are allowed and will be paired with other walkers if available.
PREMIUM:
Savage Creek Field Trial Premium
FEBRUARY 22-25 - AKC POINTING BREED FIELD TRIAL
4 DAY EVENT.
LOCATION: AG Plantation
This trial is open to all eligible pointing breeds. This trial will allow Horseback Handling. Walking handlers are allowed and will be paired with other walkers if available.
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