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judges checklist

Retriever Field Trial Judging Fundamentals and Checklist
Judging retriever field trials has always been challenging ... 

Most judges take their assignments seriously and do the best they can under the circumstances. Entry size, competition, weather, changing conditions, grounds, mechanics, time, test design and evaluation are factors which affect the success of all judging assignments. Given all these factors and the resultant variation in judging trials, there has always been much discussion about how to improve judging. A variety of solutions have been offered but it is clear the issues are complex and there is no simple solution. 

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Download the Judges Checklist
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Classification of Faults Sheet

A quick reference tool to know what the judges are looking for when referring to faults, or to use as a Judges reference to the list of faults and their severity

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Download Classification of Faults Sheet
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Large Version of the AKC Rule Book Now AvailablE!

We currently have an 8.5 x 11 version of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Retrievers booklet available to download for FREE just click the button below!
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If you would like to purchase a copy of the printed booklet and have it mailed to you, we have made that option available as well, while supplies last.
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