Hunt Test Age

Texrab · Post by **Texrab** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:27 am

What is a good age to enter a pup in a hunt test? I know it depends on the dog but what is the youngest some of you have seen in a junior hunt test? How about the oldest dog in a junior hunt test?

gundogguru · Post by **gundogguru** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:00 am

the dog has to be over 6 months of age.

gundogguru · Post by **gundogguru** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:01 am

I judged an Irish setter that was 11 years old running in junior.

snips · Post by **snips** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:36 am

I ran my pup the weekend she turned 6 mo a couple of weeks ago. But I knew she was ready.

honeyrun · Post by **honeyrun** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:22 am

Sara had her JH before she was 7 months old.

I try to get them thru their JH prior to doing much formal training.

Post by **ezzy333** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:59 pm

I agree with Honeyrun since i don't believe in training for natural ability tests. And that is what a JH is. Also see no benefit in trying to get the SH or MH titles young. After the JH take your time and enjoy.

Ezzy

Post by **Ayres** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:31 pm

A pup has to be 6 months, a dog is never too old. Have fun!