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Two Field Tests
Two Grade Five Field Test passes
are required. Each must take place at a
different site, on a different day, and under a
different judge.
Each test will offer the
opportunity for the candidate to complete at least
two of the above three components.
Once you have successfully
completed your first test, you will need to
ensure that the second test you enter, includes any
missing component from the first test.
Each field test day will specify the components
included within it.
The Retrieves
Each test will include four blind
retrieves and four marked retrieves including a
double mark. Retrieves set will vary according
to topography and terrain of the test site.
Blind retrieves may be up to 120 yards long,
marked retrieves up to 180 yards long, depending on
the terrain.
Dogs will be expected to retrieve
over obstacles and from (and from beyond),
challenging cover.
Nearing the end of the journey
The dog that has earned the title
'advanced retriever' will have
demonstrated his ability to complete challenging
retrieves of both dummies and cold game, on land and
on water. He will also have demonstrated his
ability to work calmly and efficiently alongside
other dogs, in different locations and to the
satisfaction of two different retriever experts.
The advanced retriever and his handler are nearing
the end of their training journey and about to begin
a new exciting adventure of working together in the
shooting field. One final test remains.
Grade Five
paves the way for the final ‘Master’ award which
will test the fully trained retriever under field
conditions and is scheduled for release in time for
the next shooting season.
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