Vancouver Island Pointing Dog Club
Field Trials and Tests
Canadian Kennel Club Field Test Descriptions
The purpose of field dog tests for pointing breeds is to encourage the development and use of those natural abilities for the pointing dogs were originally bred. The tests are non-competitive and are intended only to assess the performance of the pointing dog in accordance with a standard.
There are three levels of Field Dog:
Field Dog Junior (FDJ)
A Field Dog Junior is a dog that has not reached the training level of a field dog. this is an entry level test for dogs of any age that have limited field experience. At this level, dogs can be expected to show some immaturity in range, pace, pattern and style.
Field Dog (FD)
A Field Dog must show a keen desire to hunt. This dog should exhibit continuous work by casting to objectives independently and quickly, hunting without continual encouragement of the handler. A Field Dog will be scored in the following areas; desire to hunt, style of running, pace, range, pattern,control, pointing, reaction to shot, retrieve on land.
Field Dog Excellence (FDX)
A Field Dog Excellence must demonstrate excellent manners, the dog must show a bold attractive style of running, continuous working, be steady to wing and shot, back another dog, and retrieve on land and through water. A Field Dog Excellence will be scored in the following areas; desire to hunt, style of running & pattern, pace & range, control, pointing, Steady to wing and shot, retrieve on land, backing and retrieve from water.
