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Wrong bird picked
A real-world gundog field trial example showing how the Kennel Club J Regulations apply. Learn how judges use the rules when dogs make mistakes or show exceptional work.
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Tag: gundog judging
gundog judging
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When a Dog Is Eye-Wiped — What Happens Next?
We explore what happens when a gundog is eye-wiped in a field trial. A clear breakdown of how the Kennel Club J Regulations apply to this crucial judging decision.
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Vocal on a Line — Is It Elimination or Just a Mark Down?
We explore what happens when a gundog vocalises during a retrieve. When does noise become an eliminating fault, and when is it just poor style?
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Refusing a Blind — When Does It Become Elimination?
We explore what happens when a gundog refuses a blind retrieve in a field trial. When is it elimination, and when is it just poor performance?
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Dog Interferes with Another Retrieve — The Eliminating Fault
We explore what happens when a gundog interferes with another dog's retrieve. Why is this an eliminating fault under the Kennel Club regulations?
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