Section 1. Junior Hunting Test.
A Junior hunting dog must show a keen desire to hunt, be bold and

independent, have a fast, yet attractive, manner of hunting, and

demonstrate not only intelligence in seeking objectives, but also the

ability to find game. A Junior hunting dog must establish point, but no

additional credit shall be given for steadiness to wing and shot. If the

handler is within reasonable gun range of a bird which has been flushed

after a point, a blank cartridge must be fired by the handler. Junior

hunting dogs must hold point until the handler gets within normal

gunshot range. Junior hunting dogs must also show reasonable obedience

to their handler's commands.

Section 2. Senior Hunting Test.
A Senior hunting dog must show all of the attributes of a Junior hunting

dog. In addition, the dog must be steady to wing and must remain in

position until the shot or they are released. A Senior hunting dog must

retrieve. Whenever it encounters its bracemate on point, it must honor. A

dog that steals its bracemate's point cannot receive a Qualifying score.

Section 3. Master Hunting Test.
A Master hunting dog must give a finished performance and demonstrate

clearly that it deserves to be qualified as such. This is the complete

hunting companion that any hunter would be proud to own. It must be

under its handler's control at all times, and handle kindly, with an

absolute minimum of noise and hacking by the handler. A Master

hunting dog must show a keen desire to hunt, must have a bold and

attractive manner of running, and must demonstrate not only

intelligence in seeking objectives, but also the ability to find game. The

dog must hunt for its handler at all times at a range suitable for a handler

on foot, and should show or check in front of its handler frequently. It

must cover adequate ground but never range out-of-sight for a length of

time that would detract from its usefulness as a practical hunting

companion. The dog must locate game, must point staunchly, and must be

steady to wing and shot on all birds and if it breaks, it cannot receive a

Qualifying score. Intelligent use of the wind and terrain in locating game,

accurate nose, and intensity on point are essential. Whenever it

encounters its bracemate on point, it must honor. A dog that steals its

bracemate's point cannot receive a Qualifying score.

A Master hunting dog must positively demonstrate its steadiness to wing

and shot. The handler shall not command or signal the dog to retrieve

until positive steadiness has been demonstrated. The dog must retrieve

promptly, tenderly and absolutely to hand.