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Spaniel Hunting Tests

Eligible Breeds

All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Spaniel Hunting Tests:

AKC Recognized Breeds

  • Airedales (starting 7/1/09)
  • American Water Spaniels
  • Boykin Spaniels
  • Clumber Spaniels
  • Cocker Spaniels
  • Curly-Coated Retriever (starting 1/1/12)
  • English Cocker Spaniels
  • English Springer Spaniels
  • Field Spaniels
  • Flat-Coated Retriever (starting 1/1/12)
  • Irish Water Spaniels (starting 3/1/11)
  • Sussex Spaniels
  • Welsh Springer Spaniels
  • Dogs of these breeds recorded with the Purebred Alternative Listing Program/Indefinite Listing Privilege (PAL/ILP) or dogs with Conditional registration are eligible to participate.
  • Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to participate.
  • Bitches in season are not eligible to participate, nor are they allowed on the grounds.
  • Dogs with Limited Registration are eligible to participate.