2019 DOGS Series is Co-Sanctioned with National Upland Classic Series NUCS
**Co-Sanctioned Events - Points earned in both NUCS & DOGS Series for Each Event Placings**
*All Events listed will be ran under NUCS Format/Rules (unless otherwise specified)
All dogs must be registered with the National Kennel Club in order to Hunt in an Upland Classic Event
*All Events listed will be ran under NUCS Format/Rules (unless otherwise specified)
All dogs must be registered with the National Kennel Club in order to Hunt in an Upland Classic Event
Content of the game
The Dakota Outdoor Gundog Series (D.O.G.S.) is an off season, hunting competition for upland bird dogs which can gain them the recognition they deserve.
It’s an excellent way to show off your dog’s talents along with your shooting skills in a friendly, competitive atmosphere.
A set number of birds (usually chukars, others are quail and pheasants) are planted in each 10 to 15 acre field. The goal of this timed event is for the dog to hunt, point or flush, then retrieve to hand. Points are awarded for flushes, points, retrieves, birds bagged, unused shells, as well as minutes remaining. Awards & prizes are given to the top 3 places in most Divisions.
General Rules of Competition
DOG of the Year ~ Divisions & Classes:
"The DOG of the Year" is awarded the best 3 out of 4 scores in each Division for the Series Year.
Scores are determined by placing at events.
Big Dog Singles Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player & one (1) Dog Division has a four (4) bird set to be harvested with a twelve (12) minute time limit. The Player is allowed eight (8) shells & awarded points for unused shells. This Division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards & payback to the top 3 places per class.
Doubles Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This two (2) Players & one (1) Dog Division has a five (5) bird set to be harvested with a fifteen (15) minute time limit. Both Players are allowed ten (10) shells & are awarded points for unused shells. This Division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards & payback to the top 3 places per class.
Puppy Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Players & one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten (10) minute time limit for any dog under 24 months as of January 1st of the D.O.G.S. competing season. The Player is allowed six (6) shells & awarded points for unused shells. This division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards to the top 3 places per class but no payback.
Masters Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Players and one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten (10) minute time limit. The Player is allowed six (6) shells and awarded points for unused shells. This Division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards & payback to the top 3 places. Ages 55 years & older.
Amateurs Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player & one (1) Dog Division has a four (4) bird set to be harvested with a twelve (12) minute time limit. The Player is allowed eight (8) shells & awarded points for unused shells. This competition is for “the beginner” who would like try it out at a lower cost per run. Includes awards to the top 3 places but no payback.
Ladies Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player and one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten (10) minute time limit. The Player is allowed six (6) shells and awarded points for unused shells. Includes awards to the top 3 places but no payback.
Youth Division ~ (Must have gun safety certificate) - Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player and one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten(10) minute time limit. The Player is allowed six (6) shells and awarded points for unused shells. Includes awards to the top 3 places but no payback. Ages 12 to 17 years old.
Each Division is separated into Pointer & Flusher Classes. The top 3 places in both Pointer & Flusher Classes per Division receive payback, awards, & points accumulated toward the “Dog of the Year” except Amateur, Puppy, Lady and Youth Divisions, which have no pay back.
Pointer Class must establish a solid 3 second point before the Player can flush and shoot the bird. After the shot, the Player cannot move and the Dog must retrieve to the Player. If the Player takes a step or more after the shot, he or she is only granted a partial retrieve.
Flusher Class must hunt and flush the birds. They also must retrieve to the Player after the shot. They are allowed to “trap” or catch the birds.
It’s an excellent way to show off your dog’s talents along with your shooting skills in a friendly, competitive atmosphere.
A set number of birds (usually chukars, others are quail and pheasants) are planted in each 10 to 15 acre field. The goal of this timed event is for the dog to hunt, point or flush, then retrieve to hand. Points are awarded for flushes, points, retrieves, birds bagged, unused shells, as well as minutes remaining. Awards & prizes are given to the top 3 places in most Divisions.
General Rules of Competition
- They leave the gate at a brisk pace without running.
- Their dogs find birds in-bounds.
- Flushing breeds flush birds.
- Pointing breeds point birds for at least 3 seconds until the hunter gently forces the bird to take flight.
- They shoot birds with clean shots.
- Their dogs fully retrieve birds back to where the shot was taken.
- They call time with the allotted number of birds and when the last bird is in hand, and the dog is in control.
- They immediately leash their dog and leave the field.
DOG of the Year ~ Divisions & Classes:
"The DOG of the Year" is awarded the best 3 out of 4 scores in each Division for the Series Year.
Scores are determined by placing at events.
Big Dog Singles Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player & one (1) Dog Division has a four (4) bird set to be harvested with a twelve (12) minute time limit. The Player is allowed eight (8) shells & awarded points for unused shells. This Division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards & payback to the top 3 places per class.
Doubles Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This two (2) Players & one (1) Dog Division has a five (5) bird set to be harvested with a fifteen (15) minute time limit. Both Players are allowed ten (10) shells & are awarded points for unused shells. This Division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards & payback to the top 3 places per class.
Puppy Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Players & one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten (10) minute time limit for any dog under 24 months as of January 1st of the D.O.G.S. competing season. The Player is allowed six (6) shells & awarded points for unused shells. This division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards to the top 3 places per class but no payback.
Masters Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Players and one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten (10) minute time limit. The Player is allowed six (6) shells and awarded points for unused shells. This Division includes two (2) separate Classes, Flusher & Pointer. Includes awards & payback to the top 3 places. Ages 55 years & older.
Amateurs Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player & one (1) Dog Division has a four (4) bird set to be harvested with a twelve (12) minute time limit. The Player is allowed eight (8) shells & awarded points for unused shells. This competition is for “the beginner” who would like try it out at a lower cost per run. Includes awards to the top 3 places but no payback.
Ladies Division ~ Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player and one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten (10) minute time limit. The Player is allowed six (6) shells and awarded points for unused shells. Includes awards to the top 3 places but no payback.
Youth Division ~ (Must have gun safety certificate) - Flusher & Pointer Classes
This one (1) Player and one (1) Dog Division has a three (3) bird set to be harvested with a ten(10) minute time limit. The Player is allowed six (6) shells and awarded points for unused shells. Includes awards to the top 3 places but no payback. Ages 12 to 17 years old.
Each Division is separated into Pointer & Flusher Classes. The top 3 places in both Pointer & Flusher Classes per Division receive payback, awards, & points accumulated toward the “Dog of the Year” except Amateur, Puppy, Lady and Youth Divisions, which have no pay back.
Pointer Class must establish a solid 3 second point before the Player can flush and shoot the bird. After the shot, the Player cannot move and the Dog must retrieve to the Player. If the Player takes a step or more after the shot, he or she is only granted a partial retrieve.
Flusher Class must hunt and flush the birds. They also must retrieve to the Player after the shot. They are allowed to “trap” or catch the birds.
Scoring System
Accumulating Points are earned as follows:
1st place: Receives twenty five (25) points. 2nd place: Receives twenty (20) points. 3rd place: Receives fifteen (15) points. 4th place: Receives ten (10) points. 5th place: Receives nine (9) points. 6th place: Receives eight (8) points. 7th place: Receives seven (7) points. Qualifying Points: These points are calculated based on the number of dogs competing in each Division & each class & awarded based on the order of each Dog's placement. Therefore a Dog will receive one (1) qualifying point for each Dog it beats out. For Example: 20 dogs are entered in your Division: 1st place: Receives nineteen (19) qualifying points 2nd place: Receives eighteen (18) qualifying points 3rd place: Receives seventeen (17) qualifying points and so on to: 19th place: Receives one (1) qualifying point |
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D.O.G.S. mission is to uphold a respectful image dedicated to its competitors, spectators, and their beloved four legged hunting companions. While carrying on the time honored tradition of upland hunting that everyone in our great country deserves.