Hunt tests and titles · AKC Pointing
AKC Pointing Breed Hunting Tests
Master Hunter.
The finished pointing dog, judged to the highest hunting-test standard. Supersedes all prior hunting-test titles on the record.
Who can run
AKC registered. GWP and Spinone water-test requirement as at Senior. No lower title is required to enter.
What the dog has to do
6 qualifying scores, or 5 if the dog is a recorded SH. Beyond: MHA (5 legs at 8.0), MH Lifetime Achievement (MH# at 12+ passes).
How it is scored
Same six categories 0-10, judged to the Master standard: minimum 5 every category, average 7.0+.
The subjects, and the numbers
| Subject | Scale | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting | 0–10 · min 5 | Overall average must be 7.0 or better |
| Bird-finding Ability | 0–10 · min 5 | Overall average must be 7.0 or better |
| Pointing | 0–10 · min 5 | Overall average must be 7.0 or better |
| Trainability | 0–10 · min 5 | Overall average must be 7.0 or better |
| Retrieving | 0–10 · min 5 | Overall average must be 7.0 or better |
| Honoring | 0–10 · min 5 | Overall average must be 7.0 or better |
Source: AKC Pointing rulebook (PDF), verified July 2026. KENAI restates nothing the rulebook does not say; the rulebook governs. AKC Pointing website
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