HUNT TEST RULES & REGULATIONS
For Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels & Standard Poodles
10. NATIONAL MASTER HUNT TEST STAKE
10.1. Guidelines
10.1.1 The National Master Hunt Test stake shall be for dogs, which, by reason of qualifications previously made, qualify under special rules subject to approval by the Board.
10.1.2 This stake shall be run not more than once in any calendar year by a club formed for this purpose and duly accredited by the CKC.
10.1.3 At the conclusion of the stake, the Hunt Test Chair will name all of the dogs that received a qualifying score.
10.2 Qualifications
10.2.1 All dogs entered in the National Master Hunt Test Stake must have, or be eligible for, a CKC registration number, an Event Registration Number (ERN) or a Miscellaneous Certification Number (MCN).
10.2.2 Entry in the National Master Hunt Test stake shall include the following:
(a) Dogs with a CKC Master Hunter title that have received two qualifying scores in CKC Owner/Handler Master Hunt Tests and/or Master Hunt Tests in the current year or in the previous year after the closing date for the previous National Master Hunt Test Stake.
(b) Dogs with a CKC Grand Master Hunter title.
10.3 Entries
10.3.1 The Hunt Test Secretary of the organization hosting the stake shall make entry information available to the owners of all qualified dogs.
10.3.2 Proof that the dog is qualified according to the conditions laid down in these regulations must accompany the entry form.
10.3.3 Entries will close ten days before the start of the National Master Hunt Test stake. The draw to determine running order will be held at that time.
10.3.4 Dogs which qualify at a test held within 7 days of the National Master Hunt Test stake's closing date for entries would be eligible to enter the National Master Hunt Test stake held the following year provided the dog was not entered in the current year.
10.3.5 Entry forms shall include the following:
(a) Information regarding the stake
(b) Qualifications for entry
(c) Entry and other fees
(d) Date of Closing of entries
(e) Name and full address of person to whom entries are to be sent
(f) Date of test
(g) Exact location with map
(h) Names of approved judges
(i) Prizes offered
(j) Club name(s) and date(s) that the two required qualifying owner Handler Master Hunt Test and/or Master Hunt Test scores were obtained.
10.3.6 Owners are to be advised that entries received after close will not be accepted.
10.4 Specifics
10.4.1 The National Master Hunt Test stake shall consist of the following:
(a) Two series of multiple land marks
(b) Two series of multiple water marks
(c) A minimum of two blinds and a maximum of three blinds on land
(d) A minimum of two blinds and a maximum of three blinds on water
(e) An upland test
(f) An honour on land and an honour on water
10.4.2 The word multiple means more than one, although triple marks are encouraged.
10.4.3 Every effort should be made to provide a realistic upland test. To this end, it is strongly encouraged that clubs use live birds and wild flushes at this test.
10.4.4 A controlled break is allowed on the flush
10.4.5 Situations must simulate natural and realistic hunting conditions and scenarios at all times. The National Master Hunt Test stake must capture the realism of hunting as much as possible.
10.4.6 Natural hazards, obstacles, hunting equipment and implements should be utilized extensively.
10.4.7 A numerical system of rotation will be utilized and administered by the Hunt Test Marshal and shall be set out in the Premium List. No dog shall run first more than once.
10.4.8 Handlers must shoulder or carry an empty shotgun or a reasonable facsimile on all marking tests.
10.4.9 All federal, provincial and local regulations pertaining to the handling of and use of birds and firearms must be strictly adhered to.
10.4.10 Except where such hunt test rules and regulations are inconsistent with any part of this section, the Hunt Test Rules, Regulations and Requirements adopted by the CKC for a Master Hunt test shall apply to this stake.
10.4.11 Judges should bear in mind that this is a National event and the requirements and rules pertaining to Hunt Tests should be strictly applied and the tests designed so as to maintain the high standard expected of dogs participating in this event.
10.5 Organization and Field Committee
10.5.1 The host club staging the stake shall name a Hunt Test Committee of 3 persons to deal with any complaints. The Hunt Test Marshal shall be chair of the committee and shall only vote in the event of a tie.
10.6 Judges
10.6.1 The number of judges at the National Master Hunt Test stake will be three.
10.6.2 Each judge must have qualified a dog at least 5 times in CKC Master Hunt Tests and/or CKC Owner Handler Master Hunt Tests and must have judged at least 6 CKC or AKC Master Hunt Test stakes.
10.6.3 The National Master Hunt Test Club will choose and appoint the judges until such time as a fair and equal system of representation can be made from participating in CKC Hunt Test Clubs.
10.7 Ribbons
10.7.1 A distinctive red and white rosette with the CKC logo shall be given to all dogs that qualify at the National Master Hunt Test stake.
10.8 National Master Hunter Title
10.8.1 Dogs that qualify at the National Master Hunt Test stake will be awarded the title National Master Hunter and shall be entitled to place the letters NMH before its name.
10.9 End of Stake
10.9.1 The Hunt Test Secretary shall, within 21 days of the completion of the National Master Hunt Test stake, forward to the CKC the following:
(a) The official catalogue marked to indicate qualifying and non-qualifying dogs, signed and certified by the judges and the Hunt Test Secretary
(b) Entry forms for all qualifying dogs
(c) All recording and listing fees set by the CKC
Also - changes to Section 8 as follows
8. QUALIFYING SCORES, AWARDING OF TITLES
8.7 National Master Hunter Title (NMH)
8.7.1 In order to be recorded as a National Master Hunter, the dog must be registered with the CKC or have an Event Registration Number (ERN), or a Performance Event Number (PEN) or if listed in the miscellaneous list a Miscellaneous Certification Number (MCN) and must have qualified at a National Master Hunt Test stake .
8.7.2 Upon completion of these requirements, a CKC National Master Hunter (NMH) certificate will be issued to the owner and the dog will be identified as a National Master Hunter in all official CKC records by the prefix title NMH. "