October 14, 2005
AKC Field Trials
Field trials are designed to test a dogs hunting skills, from tracking to finding small game, such as rabbits and birds. Each breed was designed to hunt a different quarry, with a different set of skills. The American Kennel Club sanctions six types of field trials, depending on the breed of dog: Basset Hounds, Beagles, Dachshunds, pointing breeds, retrievers, and spaniels.
Below are some field trial events taking place this weekend throughout the country. Contact each club for more information.
ILLINOIS
Madison Area Dachshund Club
Northern Illinois Beagle Grounds, Roscoe, Ill.
Info: Larry Gohlke, (920) 293-4724; gohlke@centurytel.net
Dachshund Field Trial
INDIANA
Cincinnati English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Club
Farmland Conservation Club , Farmland, Ind.
Info: Steve Gorrell, (937) 322-8513; angie3130@juno.com
Spaniel Field Trial
Wabash Valley Beagle Club
Central Indiana Beagle Club Grounds, Cloverdale, Ind.
Info: Paul Coulter, (317) 729-5420; cpc@lightbound.com
Beagle Field Trial (Small Pack)
MAINE
Salmon Falls River Beagle Club
Clubgrounds , Lebanon, Maine
Info: Christine J. Barcomb, (207) 752-2842; cleo1999@comcast.net
Beagle Field Trial (Large Pack)
MICHIGAN
Lansing German Shorthaired Pointer Club
Ionia Recreation Area, Ionia, Mich.
Info: Mrs. Kay Szost, (616) 899-9300; dkszost@iserv.net
Pointing Breed Field Trial
NEW JERSEY
Berkshire Valley Basset Hound Club
Delsea Beagle Club, Elmer, N.J.
Info: Fred J. Atwater, (732) 787-2471; bayshorebh@aol.com
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