Chukar Challenge Master

Spaniels - Hosted by ABDA

SPANIELS

Sat, Jul 27, 2024

9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday - Training Fields, LLC
Sunday - Robertson Field
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Contact Bud Rice: 907-440-2676
[email protected]

The Chukar Challenge is a fun, competitive event for all pointing breeds.

Master / Sunday

The July Chukar Challenge Master Class on Sunday is for the Pointing Dogs. Dogs are run in braces under the following scoring rules:

Braces will be 30 minutes each. 5 birds will be planted for each brace. A maximum of 8 braces will be run. Braces and running order will be drawn at random 5 days prior to the event and posted on website.

FIND – Scores 20 points per bird pointed. The point must be held for 5 seconds. The dog is expected to be steady to wing, shot, and fall. Quiet reinforcement of the dog is permitted, i.e. low volume “Good whoa”. Giving a forceful command results in a 10 point deduction. If a dog “breaks”, traps, or flushes the bird, no points will be awarded for the find.

RETRIEVE – 15 points will be awarded for each full retrieve, 5 points for partial retrieve. Delivery must be made to within 1 step of the handler. Backward or lateral movement is allowed with no deduction. Partial delivery equals the handler taking more than one step or the dog refusing to “give/drop” bird on command. No points will be awarded of the dog fails to deliver, runs off with, “mangles”, buries, refuses, etc., the retrieve.

BACKING – 20 points will be awarded for each back, if no command is given. 5 points will be awarded if the dog backs with a single command. Quiet reinforcement is permitted, after the back has been established. To receive full points the honor must be held through the retrieve. A dog that breaks, to continue hunting, before the retrieve is completed will be awarded 5 points only. A backing dog that interferes with a retrieving dog (tries to steal the bird) will receive no points for the back. The retrieving dog will receive full points for an interfered-with retrieve.

Other – physically retraining/collaring a dog is not permitted (no check chords). An e-collar may be used (including activated point mode) for training purposes with a 15 point deduction. Braces are run for full 30 minutes. No points for shells remaining. A “bumped” bird may be worked only after a 2 minute rest/delay has been completed. If a find occurs immediately prior to time expiring, the dogs will be given 2 minutes to complete their work (through the retrieve). If the work sequence is not completed within the 2 minutes, no points will be awarded. A designated gunner may be used. Participants in Master event should watch the AKC Gunner Safety video. This is especially important for the Master event because there would be two dogs, 2 handlers/gunners, and 2 judges per brace, much like in an AKC hunt test.

Fees & Info

The activity fee for each run per person with a dog is $120. This includes three chukars.
Entries are limited to 20 dogs for Classic and 16 dogs for Master.
Participants are limited to entering 2 dogs per day.
If time allows on the day of the event, a second non-placement run may be purchased on site (cash or check only) with priority going in order of the initial online registration date and time.
The first run is the qualifying run for placement purposes.
PLEASE BRING WATER FOR YOUR DOGS!
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH! We will have tents, tables, and chairs for people to gather at the ABDA trailer near Field 2 of Training Fields, LLC.
PLEASE PAY ONLINE using a card or PayPal. If you don’t have a PayPal account, there’s an option at the bottom of the payment screen to use a credit or debit card.
Participants in all events should watch the AKC Gunner Safety video.
Blaze orange vest / shirt AND hat must be worn in the field. Eye protection is mandatory, and hearing protection is recommended.
Download the Chukar Challenge Rules & Scoresheet: CLICK HERE

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I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above.

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs.

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree o hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog.

Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons.

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