FIND SCORE
Scoring Range for Finds is 0 - 100
(scoring begins when the dog makes game)
PLUS FACTORS
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Exceptional Style
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Remains steady regardless of interference
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Extreme intensity
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Hard, slam point
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Remains high and intent during
long, difficult flush attempt -
Good game location
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Works scent intelligently
MINUS FACTORS
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Flagging (tail 'wagging'
during point) -
Lack of intensity
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Creeping (taking slow steps
toward game) -
Low tail
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Down in front (high head, high
tailis preferable) -
Laying down
Scoring Range for Retrieve is 0 - 100
RETRIEVE SCORE
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Quick location of downed bird
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Quick pick up
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Blind retrieve (dog did not see the bird
go down, but trusts handler's direction toward it) -
Snappy return to handler
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Easy release to handler
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Exceptional retrieves such as water or
an extra long retrieve
PLUS FACTORS
MINUS FACTORS
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Trouble locating bird
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Slow pick up
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Hard mouth
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Indirect return
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Unwilling release
Scoring Range for Obedience is 0 - 100
Obedience Score
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Displays immediate response to
handler's commands -
Consistantly responds to handler
PLUS FACTORS
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Failure to respond to handler
MINUS FACTORS
Ground Coverage
Scoring Range for Ground Coverage is
0 - 100
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Quick and thorough search for birds
such as quartering -
Sharp, classy movements
PLUS FACTORS
MINUS FACTORS
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Pottering with ground scent
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Running and not actually hunting, such as head racing
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Not covering the ground thoroughly
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Spending time out of bounds
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Lack of enthusiasm
BACKING SCORE
Scoring Range for Back is 0 - 75
(scoring begins when backing dog has the opportunity to see pointing dog)
PLUS FACTORS
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Backs immediately upon seeing
pointing dog -
Dog is intent with good style
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Remains intent until handler reaches
dog to control him while pointing dog completes his retrieve
MINUS FACTORS
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Lacks intensity
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Flags (wags or moves tail), lays down, has low tail or is low in front
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Looks at handler rather than at
pointing dog.