Hunt tests and titles · AKC Retriever
AKC Retriever Hunting Tests
Junior Hunter.
Singles-level marking on land and water, the young retriever proving desire, nose, and delivery.
Who can run
AKC registered (ILP/PAL eligible).
What the dog has to do
4 qualifying scores.
How it is scored
Abilities scored 0-10. Qualifying = minimum 5 average in each ability, overall average 7.0+. A zero from two judges on the same ability ends the qualifying score.
Source: AKC Retriever rulebook (PDF), verified July 2026. KENAI restates nothing the rulebook does not say; the rulebook governs. AKC Retriever website
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