AKC Water Test, 8/11, Colliers Mills NJ

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AKC Water Test, 8/11, Colliers Mills NJ

Post by fuzznut » Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:08 pm

The Delaware Valley German wirehaired pointer Club
(American Kennel Club licensed)
Colliers Mills WMA New Egypt NJ
Event #2013151904
Sunday August 11, 2013
Water Test open to all AKC pointing breeds

This Water Test is held under the Rules and Procedures of the
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

Bitches in season may compete in this water test
This test is open to all AKC pointing breeds

MAIL ADVANCE ENTRIES WITH CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO:
DVGWPC, Pete Paduch 151 Gumaer Falls Road, Wurtsboro, NY 12790
peterpaduch@frontiernet.net

Email entries will be accepted but no dog will tested until entry form and payment is received by the Test Secretary


ENTRIES WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Saturday, August 10, 2013
With the Field Trial Secretary at 151 Gumaer Falls Road, Wurtsboro, NY 12790

DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) Sunday
August 11, 2013
At Colliers Mills WMA, New Egypt NJ.


JUDGES AND STAKES TO BE JUDGED
Tom Jarnich 20 -28 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11105
Charles Kissinger 547 Bellevue Ave., Penndel, PA 19047
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AKC Water Test, 8/11, Colliers Mills NJ

Post by Gooseman07 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:30 pm

What stakes are being judged? When will in-season bitches run, last?

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Re: AKC Water Test, 8/11, Colliers Mills NJ

Post by fuzznut » Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:07 pm

it's a water test, that's it..... bitches in season will be tested following all other dogs.
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Post by Gooseman07 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:40 am

My understanding is there are different levels sort of like senior hunter and master hunter for the water. I guess I should have been more clear in my question. I think it's like RD, RDX, etc. One is just retrieving and the other is retrieving advanced, I have to look back to be 100%sure.

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Re: AKC Water Test, 8/11, Colliers Mills NJ

Post by fuzznut » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:14 am

For some pointing breeds, a water test is needed to complete different titles for AKC.
GWP's and Weims need to pass a test to complete their FC and AFC title.
GWP's need to pass to complete their SH and MH title. Spins maybe?

The test is a fairly simple and basic retrieve of a game bird from water. In this test, there is only one level. Here is what to expect

The dog shall retrieve a dead game bird or pigeon from the water after a swim of about 20 yards to the bird. A blank pistol shall be fired while the bird is in the air. The handler shall stand (6) six feet from the water and the dog may be restrained by holding its collar. The dog must demonstrate its willingness to enter the water, to swim, and to retrieve, at the direction of its handler without being touched or intimidated. The dog shall retrieve the bird to within two steps of the handler. The handler may give multiple commands. However, at some point the Judges must conclude the dog is unwilling to enter the water and the dog shall fail. Style shall not be considered. The dogs shall not be placed, but shall either pass or fail. The Judges shall certify on the judging sheets the particulars of each dog that passed the test. The “stand-alone” test will not count against the number of annual field trials/hunting tests that a club is allowed to hold.

The test is looking for a dog that has a love of water, a willingness to swim and to retrieve a bird for its owner.

There are also retriever water tests, and some GSP clubs are running their own water ratings. Those are different, and do have different levels I believe. But if you have a GWP... this is an official AKC test to complete the above titles.

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Post by Gooseman07 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:32 pm

Ok, thanks for the explanation. I have actually never understood the whole AKC pointer retrieving stake. I have a GSP that loves water and retrieving!! I am hoping to work towards a senior hunter next year in the retriever game. Thank you!!!

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