Ratings
Standard
The following
ratings are offered by the Weimaraner Club of America to its members:
Schedule
of Points
NOVICE
SHOOTING DOG
OBJECTIVE:
The
purpose of this classification is to determine whether young or inexperienced
dogs have field and hunting aptitude.
- Range
and Performance
- The
dog must have the desire to hunt and the ability to range out to a practical
hunting distance. He is not required to work in a systematic manner.
- Point
and Shot
- Dogs
to be run in braces.
- Dogs
must point (flash point accepted) and a .22 blank (no crimps) will be
fired by handler on bird contact.
-
Gun shy dog cannot pass.
-
Catching or chasing will not be penalized.
- Birds
should be planted in manner that will guarantee bird contact and allow
visibility of the dog for the judges (Novice Dog only).
- Dogs
are to be run on a pass-fail basis, and must pass in all the following categories
to qualify:
- Desire
to hunt.
-
Boldness.
-
Initiative and search.
-
Point.
-
Reasonable obedience to handlers commands.
-
Gun shy dogs cannot pass.
SHOOTING
DOG
OBJECTIVE:
Establish that a dog of any age has definite hunting ability,
bird sense, and show some field training.
- Range
and Performance
- The
work should compare with a derby retrieving trial.
- Point
and Shot
- Dogs
to be run in braces and must show a keen desire to hunt, be bold and
independent, have a fast yet attractive style of running, and demonstrate
not only intelligence in seeking objectives, but also ability to find
game.
- Shooting
dogs must point and must not flush birds before the handler makes an
honest effort to flush bird, if the dog breaks and catches or flushes
the bird,this will be deemed an acceptable performance. If the bird
flushes wild due to no fault of the dog, the judges may allow the dog
to re-demonstrate pointing ability. Also see .
- Dog
need not be steady to wing and shot.
- A
dog encountering its bracemate on point must honor. Failure of a dog
to honor when it sees its bracemate on point must be penalized, and
a dog that steals its bracemate's point shall be disqualified. Dog may
be held after establishing an honor.
- A
.20 gauge shotgun or larger will be used for retrieves.
- Dog
interfered with on point will be allowed to re-demonstrate ability.
- Retrieve
- The
dog must make a direct retrieve of the bird. Delivery to hand is
not required but the bird must be brought to within reach of the
handler. Serious hard mouthing can disqualify a dog, if the bird
is examined and found seriously damaged by both judges.
- Dogs
are run a pass-fail basis and must pass all of the following categories
to qualify:
- Keen
desire to hunt
- Boldness
and independence
- Cover
ground quickly in an attractive style
- Seek
Objectives
- Locate
and point game
- Retrieve
- Reasonable
obedience to handlers commands
- Gun
shy dogs cannot pass
Shooting
Dog Excellent
Objective:
This is the top award offered under the field ratings and dogs qualifying
must be finished, fully broken bird dogs.
- Range
and Performance
- Their
field work should show the class and style expected of top Weimaraners.
As some of these dogs may be field trail dogs, their range may vary
between All Age Dogs and Gun Dogs. Each dog should be judged accordingly
and on an individual basis, with neither being penalized as long as
they remain under the control of the handler.
- Point
and Shot
- Dogs
shall be run in braces. The stake shall be a retrieving stake , with
all the manners associated with that type of stake.
- The
dog must find a bird and establish a staunch point.
- A
dog encountering its bracemate on point must honor. Failure of a dog
to honor when it sees its bracemate on point must be penalized, and
a dog that steals its bracemate's point shall be disqualified. Honoring
dog cannot be physically restrained.
- A
reasonable move of a dog to mark a bird flushed after point is acceptable,
but this shall not excuse a break or a delayed chase. Dog may be collared
out of the are if applicable to the situation.
- a
.20 gauge shotgun or larger will be used for retrieves.
- Retrieve
- The
dog must make a direct retrieve of the bird. Delivery to the hand
is required. Serious hard mouthing can disqualify the dog, if the
bird is examined and found seriously damaged by both judges.
- Dogs
must have a class and stylish performance to pass.
Novice
Retrieving Dog
Objective:
Perform both land and water retrieve of a single dead bird.
- Land
Retrieve
- Dog
is required to retrieve a single dead bird on land
-
a shot will be fired.
- Retrieve
shall be a minimum of 20 yards, but shall not exceed 40 yards.
- Water
Retrieve
- Dog
is required to retrieve a single dead bird in the water
-
a shot will be fired
- Retrieve
shall be a minimum swim of 20 yards. At judges discretion, a bird drifting
more than 40 yards from shore may be declared "out of bounds"
and be re-thrown. See .
- Scoring
- All
scoring is on a pass/fail basis according to the official result forms.
- Procedures
- A
circle of rope, hose, or other material is to be laid out with a radius
of six(6) feet (diameter of twelve(12) feet) clearly defining boundaries.
Circle must come no closer than three(3) feet from water's edge.
- Handler
must remain within the circle until the retrieve is completed.
- Dog
must deliver bird to circle.
- No
dog may be sent to retrieve until the bird has hit the ground/water
and handler has been directed to send dog by judges.
- Steadiness
on line is not required and dog may be restrained by:
- holding
dog
- holding
collar
- both
holding dog and collar
- leashing
dog
- Disqualification
- Hardmouthing
( both judges must declare bird unfit)
- Excessive
delay of over two(2) minutes to enter water.
- Lose
interest, wanders around aimlessly, or up and down waters edge.
- Refuses
handlers commands to handle, over six(6) times.
- Lift
their leg on every bush, etc.
Retrieving
Dog
Objective:
Perform multiple land and water retrieves.
- Land
Retrieve
- The
dog is required to retrieve a wide spaced (approximately 60 degree angle)
double with the first fall at approximately 50 yards and the second
fall approximately (but not less than) 20 yards
- one
bird will be shot
- Caliber
of gun shall be .20 gauge or larger or .22 caliber blank.
- Water
Retrieve
- The
dog is required to retrieve a wide spaced (approximately 60 degree angle)
double through eight(8) decoys, with the falls being at distances of
approximately 50 yards on the first fall through decoy, and 20 yards
on the second fall.
- Dog
must enter the water promptly.
- Scoring
- All
scoring is on a pass/fail basis according to the official result forms.
- Procedures
- A
circle of rope, hose, or other material is to be laid out with a radius
of six (6) feet (twelve (12) foot diameter) clearly defining boundaries.
- Circle
must come no closer than three(3) feet from water's edge.
- Handler
must remain within the circle until all retrieves are completed.
- Dog
must retrieve to hand.
- No
dog may be sent to retrieve until the last bird has hit the ground/water
and the handler has been directed to send dog by judges.
- The
dog shall be steady on the line (controlled break allowed). Touch to
release permitted, but restraint is not permitted. Controlled break
means "Voice and/or hand signal may be used to stop dog, however,
do must have all four feet inside the circle to be defined as being
under control".
- Disqualifications
- Hardmouthing
(both judges must declare bird as unfit).
- Excessive
delay of over two(2) minutes to enter or reenter the water.
- Loses
inters, wanders around aimlessly, or up and down water's edge.
- Refuses
handler commands to handle, over five(5) times.
- Lift
their leg on every bush, etc.
- Performance
so bad, judge would not take dog hunting.
Retrieving
Dog Excellent
Objective:
demonstrate dog can give a finished performance, showing both class and style
while competing.
- Land
Retrieve
- Dog
is required to retrieve to hand a widely spaced (approximately 60 degrees)
double with the first fall at approximately 60 yards and the second
fall at approximately 30 yards
- One
bird will be shot.
- Water
Retrieve
- Dog
is required to retrieve to hand, a triple, first fall to be at 40 yards
to one side, second fall to be a minimum of 60 yards through decoys,
third fall 20 yards to left.
- Eight
(8) decoys to be placed between 30 and 60 yards in water.
- Dog
must enter and reenter water without hesitation. Delays to be penalized,
and excessive delays disqualified.
- Blind
Water Retrieve
- The
dog is required to be brought to the line without seeing the fall.
- The
handler is to be advised of the location of the bird
- Dog
is required to retrieve to hand, at a range of approximately 50 yards,
through eight(8) decoys.
- No
shot will be fired for this test.
- To
be completed after triple water retrieves.
- Dog
must enter and reenter water without hesitation. Delays to be penalized,
and excessive delays disqualified.
- Procedures
- A
circle of rope, hose, or other material is to be laid out with a radius
of six (6) feet (twelve (12) foot diameter) clearly defining boundaries
- Dog
will brought to and into circle off leash and under control.
- Handler
may elect to have dog stand, sit or be downed, but the original position
must be maintained for each individual series.
- A
reasonable move of the dog to mark the fall of a bird is acceptable,
but no other movement of the dog is allowed. Controlled break is not
allowed.
- No
dog may be sent to retrieve until the last bird has hit the ground/water
and handler has been directed to send dog by judges.
- Dog
must enter water immediately with eagerness.
- Scoring
- All
scoring is on a pass/fail basis according to official result forms.
- Disqualifications
- Lack
of absolute steadiness on line
- Hardmouthing
( both judges must declare the bird unfit)
- Handler
must not move from circle
- Excessive
delay entering or reentering the water over two (2) minutes
- Handler
cannot touch dog except tap to release
- Loses
interest, wanders around aimlessly, or up and down water's edge
- Refuse
handler commands to handle, over four(4) times
- Lift
their leg on every bush, etc.
Versatile
Rating Standards
Schedule
of Points
Bench
| Bench Champion |
4 |
Five Bench Points |
2 |
| Ten Bench Points |
3 |
Bench Pointed |
1 |
Obedience
| Obedience Trial Champion. |
5 |
|
|
| UDX |
4 |
CDX |
2 |
| UD |
3 |
CD |
1 |
Hunting/Shooting
| Field Champion |
5 |
Master Hunter |
4 |
| Senior Hunter |
3 |
SDX |
3 |
| 1st All Age/Gun Dog Retrieving Stake |
3 |
Junior Hunter |
2 |
| SD |
2 |
Four Field Points |
2 |
| NSD |
1 |
One Field Point |
1 |
Retrieving
Tracking
Agility
| MX |
4 |
MXJ |
4 |
| AX |
3 |
AXK |
3 |
| OA |
2 |
OAJ |
2 |
| NA |
1 |
NAJ |
1 |
Title
Abbreviations
Versatile
Objective:
recognize dogs accomplished in multiple categories.
- Six
(6) versatile points minimum total
- Six
(6) points must be obtained from at least three(3) of the six(6) groups.
- Points
are not accumulative in any one group, e.g., a UD entitles a dog to three(3)
points - the CD and CDX cannot be counted toward the total points.
Versatile
Excellent
Objective:
recognizes dogs that are masters in multiple categories.
- Nine
(9) versatile points minimum total
- Nine
(9) points must be obtained from at least three(3) of the six(6) groups.
Must include Bench Champion, Field Champion, or Obedience
Champion.
- Points
are not accumulative in any one group.
Title
Abbreviations
UDX
- Utility
Dog Excellent
UD - Utility Dog
CDX - Companion
Dog Excellent
CD
- Companion Dog
SDX - Shooting
Dog Excellent
SD - Shooting Dog
NSD - Novice
Shooting Dog
RDX - Retrieving Dog Excellent
RD - Retrieving Dog
NRD - Novice Retrieving Dog
CT - Champion Tracker
VST - Variable Surface Tracker
TDX - Tracking Dog Excellent
TD - Tracking Dog
MX - Master Agility Excellent
MXJ - Master Agility Jumpers
AX - Agility Excellent
AXJ - Agility Excellent Jumpers
OA - Open Agility
OAJ - Open Agility Jumpers
NA - Novice Agility
NAJ - Novice Agility Jumpers
