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TCGDC AKC Pointing Hunt Test 13th/14th Dec 2025 ent:perfdog
AKC Pointing Hunt Test approved 13th &14th Dec 2025 open for entries on Perfdog hosted by TCGDC
Held at QHF Ranch
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AKC Spaniel Hunting Test Date
COMING SOON
Dates to be determined
Please email TCGDC2023@gmail.com for more information
Checks
Treasure coast gun dog club
c/o Elizabeth Scherer
PO box 1476
Vero Beach FL
32961
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You & your dog - Breed
More details on our Calendar below
The AKC Spaniel Hunting Test Program
You will find information on Spaniel Hunt Test on Hunt Test Secretary Site below
About Treasure Coast Gun Dog Club
Where We Are
Treasure Coast Gun Dog Club works out of QHF, Quail Hunting Florida. QHF is a private ranch for members and guests. Situated in the heart of Florida’s wild country in a secluded area of Martin county, within a 45 minute drive of Palm Beach International Airport. Our 1350 acre habitat is comprised of cow pastures, live oaks, native grasses, pine flatwoods, sabal palms and marshes offering a wide range of sporting opportunities. Veteran guides, versatile bird dogs and fully equipped off road vehicles supply the perfect hunting environment.
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TCGD Club Address: 8300 SW Martin Hwy, Palm City, FL 34990
TCGDC
Treasure Coast Gun Dog Club offers a variety of amenities at QHF to ensure your dog has a great time. The objective of the TCGDC is to promote upland and retriever gun dog training, upland and retriever breeds, conduct upland AKC hunt tests and field trial tests. We are here to promote positive training methods which prepares dogs for versatility on any game terrain.
Working towards:
Gun & Gunfire ~ Pigeon Work ~ Water Retrieving
Live Quail/Pheasant/Ducks
Working with all breeds, beginner to advanced.
Email Us at mail TCGDC2023@gmail.com
AKC & UKC
Wednesday Informal Retrieving Training Group
For QHF Members, Wednesday mornings, AKC and UKC retrieving hunt test training coordinated by Jane Craig, for more information contact her at TCGDC2023@gmail.com. (Quail Hunting Florida)
For TCGDC members the first Wednesday of each month will be open for you to join a training session with the retrieving group.
AKC Registration
Why must you register with AKC (American Kennel Club)
FSS Breed: A list of pure bred dog breeds that are currently recognized by AKC.
Foreign AKC Registration: Who Should use foreign registration?
A hunting dog must be registered with the AKC to participate in a hunt test (which verifies its lineage and pedigree) because the AKC sets the standardized rules and guidelines for the tests, ensuring a consistent evaluation of a dog's hunting abilities across different regions and competitions, allowing for a fair comparison between dogs
A hunting dog must be registered with the AKC to participate in a hunt test (which verifies its lineage and pedigree) because the AKC sets the standardized rules and guidelines for the tests, ensuring a consistent evaluation of a dog's hunting abilities across different regions and competitions, allowing for a fair comparison between dogs based on an established criteria: essentially, it provides a recognized standard for judging a hunting dog's performance.
Multiple levels: hunt tests are usually divided into levels. Junior Hunters, Senior Hunter, Master Hunter, allowing dogs to progress through increasing difficulty as their abilities develop.
Breed specific requirements: AKC also takes into account breed characteristics when designing hunt tests, ensuring that each breed is evaluated based on its natural hunting abilities.
Click here for eligible breeds for
Click here for Open Registration
Foreign AKC Registration: Who Should use foreign registration?
FSS Breed: A list of pure bred dog breeds that are currently recognized by AKC.
Foreign AKC Registration: Who Should use foreign registration?
Online foreign registration allows you to submit an online application for a dog born in a foreign country.
A foreign born dog is eligible for registration with the AKC provided that it meets the eligibility requirements outlined by the AKC.
For the complete requirements for eligibility, please visit the special registry service page.
What
Online foreign registration allows you to submit an online application for a dog born in a foreign country.
A foreign born dog is eligible for registration with the AKC provided that it meets the eligibility requirements outlined by the AKC.
For the complete requirements for eligibility, please visit the special registry service page.
What do I need before I begin? Have the following ready to upload with your online application. These will need to be submitted to the AKC for review.
- Pedigree
- Upload legible copy of complete original unrestricted foreign three generation certified pedigree from the registry in the dog's country of birth. (export pedigree if the dog has been imported to the US)
- Please go on foreign registration button below for more info.
FSS Breed: A list of pure bred dog breeds that are currently recognized by AKC.
FSS Breed: A list of pure bred dog breeds that are currently recognized by AKC.
FSS Breed: A list of pure bred dog breeds that are currently recognized by AKC.
Explanation
FSS Breed domestic registries refers to a list of purebred dog breeds that are currently not fully recognized by the AKC but are allowed to be recorded within the AKC's (foundation stock service) FSS Program.
Which allows breeders to maintain pedigree records for these breeds while they work towards full AKC recognition.
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Explanation
FSS Breed domestic registries refers to a list of purebred dog breeds that are currently not fully recognized by the AKC but are allowed to be recorded within the AKC's (foundation stock service) FSS Program.
Which allows breeders to maintain pedigree records for these breeds while they work towards full AKC recognition.
For more information click button below.
Click here for FSS Info
Florida Palmetto Chapter of NAVHDA
FSS Breed: A list of pure bred dog breeds that are currently recognized by AKC.
FSS Breed: A list of pure bred dog breeds that are currently recognized by AKC.
Hello Palmetto Chapter!
Click Here for the Calendar of NAVHDA events.
Dates for upcoming events at QHF Ranch are on calendar.
NAVHDA stands for North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.
Promoting and improving versatile hunting dogs - breeds that can both point and retrieve game on land and water.
Evaluating dogs natural abilities
Hello Palmetto Chapter!
Click Here for the Calendar of NAVHDA events.
Dates for upcoming events at QHF Ranch are on calendar.
NAVHDA stands for North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.
Promoting and improving versatile hunting dogs - breeds that can both point and retrieve game on land and water.
Evaluating dogs natural abilities and trained skills.
Founded in 1969, versatile breeds include: German Shorthaired Pointer, Wiredhaired Pointer, Griffon, Pudelpointer Vizsla, Weimaraner and others.
Testing Levels
(NA) Natural Abilities for dogs under 16 months, evaluating innate skills like tracking, pointing, and water affinity.
(UPT) Utility Preparatory Test is a mid level test to assess intermediate training.
(UT) Utility Test is an advanced test for fully trained dogs.
(Invitational) the highest level test, by invitation only, evaluating top performing utility dogs.
Brian Maloney, President of the TCGDC
Treasure Coast Gun Dog Club
Treasure Coast Gun Dog Club is a community of dog enthusiasts dedicated to the training and enjoyment of gun dogs. We host events, workshops, and activities focused on responsible dog ownership, obedience training, and hunting dog skills. Whether you're an experienced handler or a new dog owner, our club provides a welcoming environment to connect with like-minded individuals and help your canine companion reach their full potential.
For more information on training contact Brian Maloney at TCGDC2023@gmail.com.
TCGDC Board Officers
Brian Maloney President
Dakota Sexton Vice President
Dakota Sexton Vice President
Dakota Sexton Vice President
Dakota Sexton Vice President
Dakota Sexton Vice President
Helen Pare Secretary
Dakota Sexton Vice President
Elizabeth Scherer Treasurer
Elizabeth Scherer Treasurer
Dakota Sexton Vice President
Elizabeth Scherer Treasurer
Board Members
Guillermo Flores Jr. | Jane Craig | Tom Delasantro Bob Cummings | Cyndy Porter | Matthew Taylor
Upcoming Events
Fun TCGDC Events & Practice Days
Click Calendar Link for Training & Events.
- Hunt Test Practices Coming Soon.
- Flushing Dogs Practice Coming soon.
Fetch Practices for QHF or TCGDC members
Scroll down for more info.
Upcoming Flushing Practice!
Flushing Dogs
What does a flushing dog do?
With so many bird dogs, retrievers, and versatile dogs in the field, flushing dogs are sometimes overlooked.
Flushing dogs excel at finding birds and putting them in the air.
Flushing involves using noise, movement, or dogs to cause game to become nervous and leave cover.
Flushing breeds include: Springer spaniels, Cocker spaniels, and Boykin spaniels. Retrievers and some Labradors are now being used to flush game.
TCGDC are going to run practice days for flushing dogs. Focusing on a dog that can 'quarter' in range.
Finding birds, flushing birds, hunting style, shotgun range, retrieve and place command.
Pointing Breed Hunt Test Practice
Pointing Breed Hunting tests are non-competitive pass/fail tests which assess each dog independently based attributes such as display of desire, boldness, independence, speed with a useful pattern of running across difficult or confusing scent patterns to pinpoint the location of birds. Other categories judges will score are; bird finding ability, pointing, trainability and in Senior and Master tests – Retrieving and Honoring. The teamwork between dog and handler is essential.
Participating in pointing breed hunt tests is a great way to let dogs experience what they were bred to do and enjoy what comes naturally.
TCGDC are going to run practice days for pointing dogs. Working on "quartering" pattern, searching for birds in a bird field, running in pairs, called braces. And running courses that are designed to mimic hunting conditions.
Working on: bird finding, pointing, trainability, retrieving, honoring and teamwork.
Upcoming Fetch Practices!
Fetch Practice
Have you been training your bird dog to retrieve?
Do you play fetch in the yard with your dog?
Have you been begging your dog to return a stolen shoe?
If you are interested in finding out more or would like to try it out, the Treasure Coast Gun Dog Club will be offering upcoming training days.
Click here for Training Practice Calendar.
Contact Jane Craig at TCGDC2023@gmail.com.
More Info on Fetch
You might be interested in showing off your dog in a new fun sport called AKC Fetch. Click on link for more information on the AKC Family Dog Program.
AKC Fetch is a pass-fail noncompetitive test. The four levels of titles (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Retriever) assess the ability of the dog to retrieve. In the Advanced and Retriever levels, the dog must respond correctly to signals. There is also a memory component in Advanced and Retriever because a retrieving bumper or ball is dropped (or thrown) behind a blind where it cannot be seen.
For each of the four titles, the dog must pass the test twice under two different approved AKC Fetch judges.
Dogs who are at least 6 months of age are eligible to take the AKC Fetch test as long as they are registered or enrolled with AKC and have an AKC, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number.