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Pointing Breed Field Trials

Eligible Breeds

All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Pointing Breed Field Trials:

AKC Recognized Breeds
  • Brittanys
  • Pointers
  • English Setters
  • German Shorthaired Pointers
  • German Wirehaired Pointers
  • Gordon Setters
  • Irish Red & White Setters (Effective 1/1/09) (click for breed article)
  • Irish Setters
  • Spinone Italiano
  • Vizslas
  • Weimaraners
  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
  • Dogs of these breeds recorded with the Purebred Alternative Listing Program/Indefinite Listing Privilege (PAL/ILP) are not eligible to participate.
  • Dogs of these breeds with Conditional registration are not eligible to participate.
  • Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to participate.
  • Bitches in season are allowed at the club's discretion.
  • Dogs with Limited Registration are eligible to participate.