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01-12-2008, 06:19 PM
There have been a few questions regarding hunting dogs lately. I thought this would be a good link for people that may be interested in watching a retriever field trial or a hunt test in BC to see what the 2 games are all about.
Both trials and hunt tests have evolved to simulate hunting conditions. Hunt Tests are much less formal and simulate actual hunting scenarios much better than Field Trials. Field Trials (arguably) require much more refined retriever work. To participate in this game requires both a good dog and consistent training.
My love of waterfowling really got me involved with both these games in the mid 90's. To see a well trained retriever do his job and do it with style and enthusiasm is something absolutely remarkable.
I highly recommend anyone that is interested in seeing retrievers do what they were bred to do go out and see what these events are all about.
You can also meet many avid dog trainers and breeders that can hook you up with some good local breeders that will help find a retriever should you be in the market for a new pup.
This is not a "show"...these dogs are not bred for confirmation....these dogs are bred for field work.
hope to see you out at one of these events!
For those of you on the lower mainland, the first field trial is the BC Gun Dog Club in April. The first Hunt Test is in April.
link:www.nrcc-canada.com
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Both trials and hunt tests have evolved to simulate hunting conditions. Hunt Tests are much less formal and simulate actual hunting scenarios much better than Field Trials. Field Trials (arguably) require much more refined retriever work. To participate in this game requires both a good dog and consistent training.
My love of waterfowling really got me involved with both these games in the mid 90's. To see a well trained retriever do his job and do it with style and enthusiasm is something absolutely remarkable.
I highly recommend anyone that is interested in seeing retrievers do what they were bred to do go out and see what these events are all about.
You can also meet many avid dog trainers and breeders that can hook you up with some good local breeders that will help find a retriever should you be in the market for a new pup.
This is not a "show"...these dogs are not bred for confirmation....these dogs are bred for field work.
hope to see you out at one of these events!
For those of you on the lower mainland, the first field trial is the BC Gun Dog Club in April. The first Hunt Test is in April.
link:www.nrcc-canada.com
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