TEST STANDARD

UKC/HRC Clubs will conduct hunting tests consistent with an actual day’s hunt afield. In all hunting tests, hunting retrievers in all categories will not compete against each other for placements, but instead will run and be judged against a set test standard.

CLOTHING

Judges, Hunt Marshals, Gunners, Bird Boys and Handlers must wear hunting clothes. Hunting clothes worn must be harmonious with the hunting environment, such as camo in waterfowl and dove hunting, white clothing if snow goose hunting. Gallery and spectators should not be in white or light colored attire that might interfere with the dog’s performance.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Hunting retrievers will be disqualified for fighting or attacking Handlers, participants, spectators, Judges or UKC/HRC Officers or other dogs. Handlers will be asked to leave the test grounds, resulting in disqualification for both the Handler and the hunting retriever if the Handler interferes with the test, Judges, Hunt Marshal, Gunners, Bird Boys, UKC/HRC Officials, or any other participants. Physical abuse of a hunting retriever will result in the immediate disqualification of both the Handler and the hunting retriever. Mishandling of firearms will result in immediate disqualification of both the Handler and the hunting retriever; a disqualified Handler’s other entered dogs may be handled by someone else. All persons at the Hunt (including Handlers, Judges, spectators, Club members, visitors, etc.) are expected to display good manners, practice gun safety and show sportsmanlike conduct. Violation of UKC’s drug and alcohol policy will result in an immediate disqualification. See UKC Policy of Drinking and Illegal Drug Violations on page 67 for more information.