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STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE FOR
THE ABC FUTURITIES
The ABC Futurities, Field and Show are run under the rules of the American Brittany
Club Futurity Program, and shall be judged on the Standard of Performance adopted by
the ABC Board of Directors.
THE JUDGING OF THE ABC FIELD FUTURITY
ABC Futurity Field stakes (All‐Age and Gun Dog) are run under the rules of the American
Brittany Club Futurity Program and sanctioned by the American Field. There should be
four money placements awarded in each stake. Braces should be 30 minutes, and it is
at the judges’ discretion if a second series or callbacks are needed. Placements should
be awarded to the “Best Dogs” in the stake. Finding birds on the course should be a
primary objective, however as these field events are conducted under rules of the ABC
Futurity, a placement without bird work on the course is permissible. The five minute
out of judgment rule does not, and the judges are so advised. The decisions of the
judges shall be final in all matters relating to the field trial performance of all the dogs.
ALL‐ AGE (Optional Horseback)
All‐Age futurity dogs shall be judged as to their potential for developing into Champion
All Age Brittanys. The All‐Age dog is a free spirit and fills up all the available country
(plus a little more) in a bold and sometimes reckless manner, yet ultimately
acknowledges the control exerted by his handler and courses to the front in such a
pattern as to maintain periodic suitable contact with the handler. The judges should
examine the total performance of the dog with range being kept foremost in mind.
Range is the essential ingredient of an All‐Age dog and it should take precedence over
and not be compromised for a shorter performance no matter how immaculate the bird
work of the latter. The dog must respond to the handler but shall not be penalized for
being more independent than an adult dog. A dog that handles at the extreme edges of
the course shall be preferred over one that needs a scout to keep him on course, but
both shall be preferred over a dog that does not have sufficient range for an All‐Age
dog. The All‐Age dog shall hunt the forward limits of the course with intelligence,
eagerness, and desire with the obvious intention of finding birds. When birds are
located, the dog should point birds staunchly and with style. No extra credit shall be
given for steadiness to wing and shot, but they shall be judged for their intelligence in
finding and pointing birds in an unfinished All‐Age manner.
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