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Dogo Argentino Club of America Hunting Test Regulations:
General Regulations
Section 1 Dog/Bitch must be registered DACA, and beginning January 2008, they’ll need
to also be Micro chipped.
Section 2 Dog/Bitch, where applicable, may be hunted alone or with the aid of one other
dog (may be a Cur dog, or another Dogo. It if is a 2 Dogo team, both may be scored, if it
is a Dogo and Cur dog team, ONLY the Dogo may be scored.
Section 3 Titles are given as follows:
• (HTT) Hunting Temperment Tested-tested in an enclosure on a adult boar in front of he judge and held long enough for the hog to be legged and thrown.
• (IHD) Intermediate Hunting Dog- Must Scent, and catch an adult boar with or
with out the aid of another dog. Dogo must hold the boar until the boar can be
legged and thrown.
• (HD) Hunting Dog- Must Scent, and catch a 175# or greater boar without the aid
of another dog. Dogo must hold the boar until the boar can be legged and thrown.
If done in an enclosure, enclosure must be 20 acres or larger.
• (AHD) Advanced Hunting Dog- Dog must hunt as part of a pack of dogs,
including one or more dog of the same sex on at least 5 hunts, where on each hunt
an adult wild hog was caught weighing 175lbs or more. The dog needs to actively
contribute to finding and catching the hog. If hunt takes place in a fenced
enclosure, enclosure must be at least 300 acres in size. No more than 2 of the 5
hunts can occur on one property Must occur under at least 2 different DACA
hunting Judges.
• (GRCH HD) Grand Champion Hunting Dogo- This is awarded to Dogos once
they complete their AHD title, as well as achieve a CH title in the conformation
ring.
Section 4 No bitches in season. No bitches in season will be allowed on the grounds, as this would present an unfair distraction to the other dogs.
Section 5 Training Runs. You may participate in a practice (not for oints) run. However if you participate in a training run, you’ll have to wait a full 2 hours before you may make a certified run under a DACA Judge for points or titles. Judges Judges Eligibility Any hunter, in good standing with the DACA, and familiar with the rules and regulations as well as scoring system, may submit their information to the DACA BOD to become a judge for hunt testing. The potential judges must have extensive hunting background and experience in hunting with the Dogo Argentino breed in particular. A judge may not judge any entry that he/she or his immediate family owns or has owned. (Immediate family: Spouse, Sibling, Parent or child.) It is recommended, but not required that there be at least 2 sets of judges present for the hunting test day, if several dogs are to be tested in one day, as the judge will be covering a lot of ground, and will likely require breaks. The club shall appoint a Hunting Test Secretary. The Hunting Test Secretary is responsible for tallying points, keeping the dogs records, and certifying the Judges signatures on each judging sheet.
Qualifying Scores
Section 1 The word “test” is being used instead of “Trial” for the simple reason that this is a test of the dogs individual performance being measured against a definitive standard, rather than against the performance of others dogs being tested.
Section 2 One qualifying score at each level is required for the issuance and advancement to the next title.
Section 3 All scored categories will be scored on a scale of 1-10, a minimum of not less than 5 (when both judges score cards are averaged) on each category of abilities listed on the scorecard in order to qualify.
Section 4 Any participant or gallery members, exhibiting poor sportsmanship may be removed from the test/trial and no points will be given for participation.
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Purpose of the test
Section 1 The purpose of the Hunting Test is to afford an opportunity for a
person to demonstrate a Dogo Argentino’s ability to perform in a manner
consistent with the demands of actual hunting conditions. Testing in this
manner is to gauge the Dogos natural hunting ability and desirable
qualities that indicate its ability to effectively and efficiently perform the
breeds intended purpose of a large game hunter. HTT-shows the dogs
willingness to engage the boar, IHD-shows the dogs ability to work as
within a pack, HD-shows the dogs ability to hunt alone, and finally
AHD-shows the Dogo is a hunter.
Section 2 The Hunting Tests must be held at locations that have ample game, and have a natural and realistic representation of actual hunting environments. (Ex. Natural trees, brush, and undergrowth and land of the specified size for each test.
Section 3 Quarry. The Hunting test areas will be stocked with at least 2 adult wild boar.
These hogs will not have their teeth blunted or cut as you would find them in any natural
hunting environment.
Section 4 Time. After 30 minutes of hunting in the test area, if the dogs show no sign of
scenting or searching for the quarry, they may be taken out of the test area with a NQ
(Non Qualifying) score given. IF the dogs are on game before the end of their time, the
judges will leave them down until they have completed their evaluation of the Dogos
ability to find, and catch the quarry. (If the owners of the dog would like to try again,
they may, after a 2-hour wait)
Section 5 Protective Gear. The dogs participating in the hunting test may wear protective
gear, such as “cut vests” and “cut collars,” however they are not required to do so, and
whether the dog is protected or unprotected is the sole responsibility of the owner and
will no in any be considered in the scoring process. (Neither the DACA, nor any of the
officials or owner of the land the test is being held on, will be held responsible for any
injury, loss or death of any dogs or persons, as a result of participating in or observing
these tests. Enter at your own risk. By being present to participate in or observe these
events you agree to take sole responsibility for yourself and any dogs or children you
may bring with you.
Section 6 Marshals. The Hunting Test Committee may appoint one or more Marshals.
The marshals will assist the judges in carrying out instructions, controlling the gallery,
and assisting with the caught hog. All Marshals shall carry a “Break Stick” for quick and
efficient removal of the dog from the caught hog. Marshals may carry 2 way radios to
keep in contact with the judge during the trial, in the event that the Judge is delayed in
getting to the catch.
Section 7 Gallery. The area, in which participants and family members await their turn in
the test, will be called the “Gallery.” All Dogs in the gallery must be kept quiet, so as not
to disrupt the dogs working in the test area. Any disruptive dogs may be ordered from the
gallery until required for judging. All persons in the Gallery are required to be quiet
during the test, and should exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. No persons, upon
exiting the testing area, may make any remarks, nor give any information, which might
effect the actions of persons handling dogs, as this may give someone an unfair
advantage. (Ex. Statements that indicate where the game was hiding.) Any person so
offending may be expelled from the testing grounds on order of the judges.
Section 8 Handlers. Owners may assign knowledgeable handlers to enter the pen with
their dog, for owners wishing to have their Dogo participate in the hunting test, but are
unable to or don’t wish to handle themselves.
Once the Dogo(s) enter the hunting field in all levels other than the HTT (Hunting
Temperment Test) the handlers may speak or whistle to his dog but not lead the dog on a
leash, nor guide the dog. It should be apparent that the dog is hunting, not being led to
game by its master.
In addition to the owner(s) or in absence of the owner(s) the handlers, in the hunting test
area, there will be 2 judges, and at least one marshal. This is to aid in the quick and
efficient handling of the hog when the dog catches hold to minimize injury to the dog or
the hogs.
In the event that more than one dog will be in the hunting test area at one time, the dogs
must be properly identified to the judges via identifying vest, collar or Number applied to
the dogs coat.
The judge’s scorecards will note the identifying number, collar, or vest, as well as the
dogs name and owner’s name.
No owner or handler shall have any right to question or refuse to follow the Judge’s
orders.
Section 9 Scorecards and Control Sheets. The hunting test committee will supply each
judge with a scorecard for every dog entered under the judges, before the dog enters the
Test area.
The Hunting Test Secretary shall have charge of the scorecards, and shall be responsible
for receiving the completed scorecards, tallying and averaging the scores between the two
judges to acquire the final score, completing and posting the scores on the control sheet.
Marshals shall deliver the score sheet to the secretary.
In order to receive a “Qualifying Score,” the Dogo must have an “official Score,” of 5 or
above in each category.
The Control Sheet shall be available for public inspection before, during and after the
Hunting test.
Test Requirements and Instructions for Judges
The evaluation of Dogs abilities can never be precise; it’s not an exact science. However
the primary purpose of the Dogo Argentino is to hunt, and control large game, such as
wild boar and puma, so that their master can make the kill as quickly and as efficiently as
possible.
Judges must keep in mind that he/she is estimating numerically, a defined set of
categories of hunting ability, not judging the dog in relation to the performances or merits
of the other dogs entered.
The Judge observes and records how and to what degree the hunting abilities of the Dog
have met or fallen short of the established standard. This is done by giving a numerical
score of 0-10, with 10 being performed fully, and 0 being did not perform at all, for each
hunting ability listed on the scorecard.
There will be occasions when some aspect of ability is viewed differently and when the
judges might not agree on a specific numerical value. Judges grade independently of each
other, but must agree on having seen enough of the dogs performance to score him in all
categories.
In the event of a disagreement over Scoring, the Judges will consult with each other, and
the owner/handler of the dog and make a ruling.
Judges rulings are final
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Section 1 General Requirements and Instructions.
(a) Any Dogo, while under judgment in the hunting test field, that attacks another
dog, cannot receive a qualifying score. (The judges will make the decision to let
the dog run again in 2 hours, or DQ him for the day.)
(b) Decision not to award a Qualifying score must be the consensus of the judges.
(EX. If one judge awards a dog the highest possible marks and the other awards
the dog the lowest or a non-qualifying mark, they would then need to discuss
what was seen, to arrive at a more accurate number, which would either qualify or
disqualify the dog in that area on the score card.)
Section 2 Standard and Test Requirements: The judges of a stake must score the Dog on
the basis of the following categories of hunting ability.
1) Ability to locate, either with or without the aid of a cur dog (Depending
on the level of achievement the dog is going out for.) the quarry. The dogs
should search in an industrious manner, and not be distracted overly much
by other non-quarry animals. And the dog should show eagerness to
explore regardless of discomfort of the terrain and vegetation. Hunters and
or Judges may use tracking systems on their dogs to help the judge locate
the catch as quickly as possible so he/she is better able to evaluate/judge
the hunt.
2) Ability to actively pursue and engage the quarry, with eagerness,
regardless of hazard or discomfort present.
3) Ability to catch, and stay caught without un-needed re-positioning, for
long enough for the owner/handler and judges or Marshals to arrive at the
scene of the catch, and for the hog to be legged and thrown, and the dog to
be removed from the hog. (Break sticks or any other humane method of
removing the dog from the hog shall be allowed.)
4) Adaptability Did the dog exhibit that it was attempting to find the quarry,
or was it simply running about aimlessly, waiting for the other dog to find
the quarry? Dogs that do not attempt to find the quarry should be severely
penalized.
5) Confidence/Independence. If the dog does not willingly leave the
masters side, and instead walks alongside the master until the other dog
locates the quarry, this is to be severely penalized. And in the Single dog
levels, this would be a DQ.
6) Determination. Determination is that quality that causes a dog to succeed
against severe odds. A determined dog has a purpose in mind and will
overcome any obstacles that may often frustrate other dogs. (EX. When a
dog is tossed aside by a boar, and the boar runs off while the dog recovers
from being flung, does the dog get up, lick it’s wounds/remove stickers or
thorns and then begin pursuit? Or does the dog spring back up and
instantly regain the pursuit without regard to thorns, stickers, etc.) A Dog
that returns to its master for re-assurance, after having been flung or tossed
aside, is to be severely penalized.
*The DACA Reserves the right to modify these requirements as the need arises. Any
modified versions would replace the old version and would be available on the dogo.org
site.