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Field Trials

Rules  *  Titles  *  Stakes  *  Events  *  Links

 
  • American Kennel Club Regulations - www.akc.org
  • Field Trial Titles -
        FC -- Field Champion (must earn 10 points from Open Stake or win National Retriever Club trial)
        AFC -- Amateur Field Champion (must earn 15 points from Amateur Stake or 10 points from Open Stake handled by an amateur or win National Amateur Retriever Club trial) 
        NFC -- National Field Champion (winner of National Retriever Club stake)
        NAFC -- National Amateur Field Champion (winner of National Amateur Retriever Club stake)
  • Field Trial Stakes (or classes) -
        Derby -- for dogs two years and under (marks only, no blinds)
        Qualifying -- for dogs of any age that have not won more than two first or second place ribbons in qualifying stake, a dog that has placed first or second in qualifying is termed "all age qualified" and is eligible to enter limited stakes.
        Amateur -- a champion or major stake in which the dogs that place can earn points towards their AFC title, dogs must be handled by an amateur handler.
        Open -- a champion or major stake in which the dogs that place can earn points towards their FC title, and, if handled by an amateur, towards their AFC title.
  • For Events, see the event calendar on the AKC web page at: www.akc.org
  • Field Trial Links:
      

        Retriever Field Trial Home Page
        www.working-retriever.com/retriever-trials/
        Working Retriever Central
        www.working-retriever.com
        Retriever Field Trial News
        www.working-retriever.com
        Retrievers Online Magazine
        www.retrieversonline.com