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* * * * * * * * * The New AKC Hunt Test 2008 Changes to the Game Why? Inconsistent standards between areas Complaints of low performance standards Quality of judging complaints As an event, the hunt test is 20 years old and in need of standards review Restatement of Purpose “The purpose of the Pointing Breed Hunting Test program is to afford an opportunity for a person to demonstrate a dog’s ability to perform the task for which they were originally bred. Testing gauges the dog’s natural hunting ability and training against these standards of performance – Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter and Master Hunter. “ Major Areas of Change Judge’s qualifications Back course requirements Performance standards Call back clarifications Tracking collars allowed Other changes Judge’s Qualifications Apprentice Judge Must attend AKC Hunt Test Seminar Must handle a dog to at least 1 qualifying leg at the level to be judged or higher Judge’s Qualifications Approved Judge Apprentice twice at the level to be judged or higher Pass written test Handle a dog to 3 qualifying legs at that level or higher Field Trial judges exempt from 3 qualifying legs but must apprentice pass test Judge’s Qualifications Maintain Eligibility By 12/31/09 Attend seminar OR pass written test within past 5 years Example – my last seminar date is 2002 so I’m outside the 5 year limit (Larry Sandusky) Judge’s Qualifications Judges at each level must have a combined record of having judged at least 8 previous tests Must have 4 assignments at the same level of higher Back Course Back course must be planted consistently throughout all levels ATV’s may be used to plant back course, but may not be used in bird field Performance Standards All Levels – Junior, Senior, Master AKC Field Rep may be in bird field 5 minute rule at the start line No training collars of any kind, including: Collars with prongs Electronic collars Head collars Muzzles Performance Standards All Levels – Junior, Senior, Master New Hunting