DRK Test

Time Thursday 09:00–15:30 Check-in & Briefing from 08:00

Held at Enebærodde Located 9 km from Hasmark Transport can be arranged by the committee upon request for those who are unable to get there on their own.

Access Participation open for Red Group Spectators welcome

Trial Manager Ole Buhl-Westermann

Judges Debutant → Helle Dissing Beginner → Stine Bach Novice Cold Game → Stine Bach and one additional judge (to be announced)

Participation is open in DRK-Debutant Test, DRK-Beginner Test and DRK-Novice Cold Game Test.

At Curly World Seminar 2026, an official retrieving test will be held in cooperation with the Danish Retriever Club (DRK).

The tests are qualifying assessments of the individual dog’s hunting abilities, obedience, trainability, and temperament.

Foreign dogs may compete at the same level at which they have been awarded prizes in their home country. If the trials are not comparable, the Field Trial Committee will assess the qualification.
Documentation of achieved results must be sent to: bmj@d-r-klub.dk.

Test Format

• Conducted as a walk‑up, where judges and handlers move forward in line with shooters and throwers.
• The test simulates a hunting situation in which the line advances through the terrain. When shots are fired, the line normally pauses to observe whether game has been “shot” and must be retrieved.

DRK-Debutant Test

A test for the inexperienced dog, where one dog is tested at a time.

Eligibility

• Minimum 10 months old on the day of the test.
• Passed the Qualifying Obedience Tests or equivalent approved obedience test.

Test Setup

• Heelwork: 75–100 metres.
• Linework to a marked position: Dummy is placed visibly; the dog is sent approx. 20–25 metres back.
• Single marking: Two single marks are thrown; approx. 20–25 metres.
• Directed retrieve: Dummy is placed and the dog is sent; approx. 20–25 metres.

No water work is included. 500 g canvas dummies are used.

DRK-Beginner Test

Two dogs participate and are partially tested together.

Eligibility

Minimum 14 months old on the day of the test, and one of the following:

• Excellent in the DRK-Debutant Test.
• 1st prize in Field Trial B Beginner class (Markprøve B Begynder).
• Equivalent foreign result.

Test Setup

• Walk-up: Two single marks – one in front and one behind the line, alternating sides.
• Blind: Dummy is placed with a shot, approx. 30 metres.
• Drive: Two dogs sit at a distance; marking and search in the same overall area, approx. 30 metres.
• Water retrieve: Single mark on water.

Water work is included. 500 g canvas dummies are used.

DRK-Novice Cold Game Test

Four dogs participate and are partially tested together.

Eligibility

Minimum 20 months old on the day of the test, and one of the following:

• Excellent in the DRK-Beginner Test.
• 1st prize in the Introduction Test (Introduktionsprøve).
• 1st prize in Field Trial B Beginner class (Markprøve B Begynder).
• Equivalent foreign result.

If the dog is under 20 months of age, it must have obtained:

• 2 × Excellent in the DRK-Beginner Test.
• 2 × 1st prize in Field Trial B Beginner class (Markprøve B Begynder).
• Equivalent foreign results.

Test Setup

• Walk-up: Paired walk-up; two marks per dog (in front of and behind the line), approx. 50 metres.
• Blind: Dummy is placed with a shot, approx. 50 metres.
• Drive and follow‑up retrieve: Four dogs observe a drive; marking and search in the same overall area, approx. 25–30 metres.
• Water retrieve: Four dogs off lead; single mark on water, 40–50 metres.

Cold game is used in this class.

Terrain

The test area will be the Enebær Odde peninsula, located 9 km from Hasmark Strand Camping. We have been granted exclusive access to this fantastic hunting area, which is surrounded by sea and fjord.

General Regulations

• Each dog may only be tested once per day, but may enter on multiple days.
• Treats are not permitted during the test.
• Handlers may assist their dogs if their cues are reliable, to ensure an efficient retrieve.
• Loud handling of the dog is not allowed.
• The handler may not physically handle or touch the dog during the test.
• The handler may not carry a stick, whip or any other object.

• Doping: Dogs must not be under medication that sedates or stimulates behavior or performance.
• Bitches in heat: Not allowed to participate or be present in the test area.
• Illness/injury: Dogs showing signs of illness, lameness, or visible pregnancy may not participate.
• Bitches with puppies under 8 weeks old: Not allowed to participate.
• Neutered males: May participate with a veterinary certificate confirming two normally developed testicles prior to castration.
• Chemically castrated males: Only permitted if a voluntary breeding ban is registered on DKK’s Hundeweb.
• Cryptorchid males: May participate with veterinary certification and documentation of registered cryptorchid status and breeding ban on DKK’s Hundeweb.

Entry

• Foreign participants (handler and owner) must be members of an FCI-recognized kennel club.
• Dogs must be registered with an FCI-recognized kennel club.
• Dogs must be vaccinated according to current Danish Kennel Club (DKK) regulations, including rabies vaccination. Documentation must be presented upon request.

The DRK Test is official. Entries must be made via Hundeweb (Ref. number: 111-26021).
More information about entry can be found under the “Registration” tab in the menu above.