Rules & Regulations
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The Pacific Vizsla Futurity (PVF) will be held in the spring and the grounds will be in the Pacific Time Zone of the Continental Western United States.
Only properly nominated dogs will run in the PVF and must be registered with either AKC or FDSB.
There is NO Qualifying on the Line (QOL) requirement to run in this event.
The course will be a 30-minute single course with no bird field. Birds will be released on the course. Horseback handling is permitted. Dogs may be called back for any reason at the discretion of the judges. Dogs will be run in braces as drawn. The drawing will be a public drawing the evening before the event. If a brace mate is not present to run, the other dog will run alone.
Bitches in season are eligible to compete and will be run last.
The PVF will be judged using derby requirements: all placed dogs must point staunchly.
All placements must be awarded.
Ten to 20 birds will be released before the first brace and three birds will be released before each addition brace.
Handlers handling from horseback must use their horse strictly as a conveyance, keeping the horse in a walk at all times. All handlers must seek permission from the marshal or judges before leaving the directed route. Infractions of handling procedures can, if repeated, be grounds for disqualification. The pace of handlers will be set by the judges. The handler may designate a scout. The scout may be used at the judge’s discretion.
If the handler or the dog flushes a bird after a point, a shot must be fired from a .22 cal. or larger gun.
The PVF committee will select the judges. Two judges will judge.
If any dispute arises at the PVF, the PVF committee will have sole jurisdiction.
Judging emphasis is to be placed on dogs that demonstrate a keen desire to hunt, are bold and independent, have a fast yet attractive style of running, and demonstrate intelligence in seeking objectives. Dogs should point staunchly and may be called back for a point. Dogs are not required to be steady to wing and/or shot, and no additional consideration is to be given a steady dog performance over a dog that demonstrates a strong desire to hunt and a staunch point.
No Training is allowed on the grounds three weeks prior to the Futurity. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. No refunds will be given.
The Pacific Vizsla Futurity was established for the purpose of encouraging breeders of Vizslas to breed for the highest field standards, and to offer the owners of these well bred dogs a venue to showcase their dog’s abilities and potential as a high class field dog and breeding prospect. A substantial cash prize awarded to both the owners and the breeders of the winning dogs is intended as an incentive for practicing these high breeding standards.
Nomination forms are available for the asking: Pacific Vizsla Futurity, Ken Kuivenhoven,
When a litter is nominated for the PVF, a certificate for each pup will be sent to the breeder to give to the pup’s new owner.
Qualification Requirements
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2010 Qualification and
Nomination Requirements
Please see attached page (also available under Forms) - For
2011 Qualification Requirements
Please see attached page (also available under Forms) - For
2012 Qualification Requirements
Please see attached page (also available under Forms)