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• Sep 1, 2023 - Southwestern Championship & Derby
  For the first time since 2019, the Southwestern Championship and Derby are being held, as always, on the Johnson Ranch in Trail City, South Dakota. This is the only All-Age Prairie Championship this year. The Derby kicked off August 31…
• Aug 8, 2023 - 2023 Hall of Fame Nominations - Updated Weekly
  Pictured above are the 2022 inductees: David Johnson, Fred Rayl, Miller's Happy Jack, Just Irresistible. Read more on the 2022 inductees on page 2 of the December UKC Field Newsletter Nominations received as of 8/8/23. Nominations are…
• Aug 1, 2023 - UKC Field - August 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Jul 28, 2023 - Black Ash Grouse Trial Club
  The Black Ash Grouse trial is scheduled to run Saturday, August 5. The ad on page 52 of the August print issue lists the drawing time as 7:30 p.m.; this is incorrect. It will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 2, at the home of Russ…
• Jul 1, 2023 - Purina Event Sponsorship Program
  Purina and the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America are excited to announce a new program that will provide field trial support DIRECTLY to member clubs. The new Purina Event Sponsorship Program will launch in time for the 2023-2024 field…
• Jul 1, 2023 - UKC Field - July 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Jun 1, 2023 - UKC Field - June 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• May 4, 2023 - Region 2 (AFTCA) Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship
  The Region 2 (AFTCA) Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship is scheduled to begin May 11 in Houtzdale, Pa. Please be advised that the drawing has been changed to Tuesday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m., at the chairman's home. Please see the…
• May 1, 2023 - UKC Field - May 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Apr 19, 2023 - Mid-States Walking Shooting Dog Championship
  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mid-States Walking Shooting Dog Championship, slated to begin on April 26, has been canceled.
• Apr 17, 2023 - National Brittany Open Grouse Championship Association
  The National Brittany Open Grouse Championship Association's spring trial featuring the Jack Pyler Memorial Open Derby Classic will begin April 29 at the Gladwin Field Trial Area in Meredith, Mich. This is a Purina Points trial. See the…
• Apr 10, 2023 - Theresa Patterson
  Retired professional trainer, Randy Patterson, reported that his wife, Theresa, has been diagnosed with advanced stage Lung Cancer. She'll begin treatments soon and would welcome prayers and support from all their friends throughout the…
• Apr 5, 2023 - Dairyland Bird Dog Club
  Due to snow, the Dairyland Bird Dog Club trial has been rescheduled for May 20-21. The drawing will be held Wednesday, May 17, at 6:00 P.M., at the home of Adam DeLude. Please see the calendar for updated particulars.
• Apr 1, 2023 - Region 19 (AFTCA) Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship & Companion Stakes
  Due to the weather and condition of the grounds, the Region 19 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship will be moved to the Eau Claire County Forest, northeast of Augusta, Wis., on April 14-16. Please see the ad for particulars. …
• Apr 1, 2023 - UKC Field - April 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Mar 31, 2023 - Indiana Open Shooting Dog Championship
  The Indiana Open Shooting Dog is advertised to begin no earlier than April 8. Due to the Egyptian Open Shooting Dog Championship concluding early, there is a possibility that the trial will start on April 7. Please see the calendar ad for…
• Mar 21, 2023 - Qualifications for 2024 National Championship
  The 2023 renewal of the National Field Trial Championship is in the books. Miller's Blindsider, a pointer male owned by Nick Berrong of Maryville, Tenn., and handled by Jamie Daniels, was crowned the winner. Looking ahead, "Qualifications"…
• Mar 20, 2023 - Atlantic Sportsman's Club
  Due to snow cover and muddy roads, the Atlantic Sportsman's Club trial scheduled to begin on March 25 has been canceled.
• Mar 20, 2023 - Big Sky Open Shooting Dog Championship
  Due to a conflict, Austin Turley cannot judge the Big Sky Open Shooting Dog Championship. He will be replaced by Brandy Gilmore of Bigfork, Mont.
• Mar 20, 2023 - North Carolina Open Quail Championship
  Due to illness, Ray Joye is unable to judge the North Carolina Open Quail Championship slated to begin today at Hoffman. Joining Steve Mills will now be Larry Cox. We wish Ray good health.
• Mar 17, 2023 - Minnesota Grouse Dog Association
  Due to weather and ground conditions, the Minnesota Grouse Dog trial scheduled to begin on March 31 has been canceled.
• Mar 16, 2023 - NBHA Midwest Regional Championship
  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the NBHA Midwest Regional Championship has been rescheduled and relocated. The trial will now begin Thursday, March 23, at the Whetstone Conservation Area in Williamsburg, Mo. Only dogs that were previously…
• Mar 16, 2023 - Nevada Bird Dog Club
  The Nevada Bird Dog Club has canceled the Kelly's Rebel Maggie Classic and associated trials scheduled for March 24-26. The field trial grounds and parking area are saturated from the long winter and are unusable.
• Mar 16, 2023 - Region 11 Amateur All-Age & California Open Championships
  Due to washed-out roads, the Region 11 Amateur All-Age and California Championships have been rescheduled. The Region 11 Amateur All-Age Championship will begin at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 8, followed by the Danny Pritchard Derby. The…
• Mar 2, 2023 - Region 17 (AFTCA) Amateur All-Age Championship
  The Region 17 (AFTCA) Amateur All-Age Championship, scheduled to begin today, March 2, has been postponed. A new date is to be determined. Please check the calendar for updates.
• Mar 1, 2023 - UKC Field - March 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Feb 22, 2023 - Michigan Open Classics
  The Michigan Open Shooting Dog Championship Club will host the Michigan Open Derby Classic on Tuesday, April 18, at the Ionia grounds, following the Region 13 Amateur All-Age Championship hosted by the Farmer Sportsmen's Field Trial Club. …
• Feb 10, 2023 - "U.K.C. is just three little letters..."
  Did you know? UKC was founded on February 10, 1898 by then 23-year-old Chauncey Z. Bennett. The UKC 125th anniversary is here. We are proud to celebrate this milestone achievement! UKC shouldered its way onto the scene in the late…
• Feb 1, 2023 - UKC Field - February 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Jan 31, 2023 - National Open Shooting Dog Championship
  The National Open Shooting Dog Championship began on January 30, with 64 dogs competing. Elton Bray replaced Judge Mike Jackson, who withdrew due to illness before the breakaway. Elton joins advertised judges Johnathan Burch and Squire…
• Jan 12, 2023 - Mississippi Open Shooting Dog Championship
  Due to a trial conflict, the advertised judges for the Mississippi Open Shooting Dog Championship have been replaced. Daniel Bolden of Holly Springs, Miss., and Gary McKibben of Hernando, Miss., have accepted the assignment. The trial…
• Jan 12, 2023 - Sandlapper Field Trial Club
  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sandlapper trial scheduled to begin on January 12 has been postponed until January 26. The drawing will be held Tuesday, January 24, at 6:00 p.m., at the home of Dr. Billy McCathern. Judges will be…
• Jan 11, 2023 - Pelican Open All-Age Qualifying Trial
  The Pelican Open All-Age has been rescheduled to begin within 24 hours of the conclusion of the Southern Championship, starting approximately January 27, 2023, at Hendrix Farm in Holly Springs, Miss. Judges will be Daniel Bolden, of Holly…
• Jan 11, 2023 - USCSDA Robert E. Lee Shooting Dog Classic
  Jeff Smith of Chase City, Va., will be replacing advertised judge Jim Jones in the USCSDA Robert E. Lee Shooting Dog Classic. The trial is scheduled to begin on January 30 in Boydton, Va. Please take a look at the calendar ad for…
• Jan 4, 2023 - Region 6 (AFTCA) Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship
  Due to low entry numbers, the Region 6 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship scheduled to begin on January 7 has been postponed. Stake Manager Ronnie Rogers will work towards a rescheduled date at Percy Priest.
• Jan 2, 2023 - Region 16 (AFTCA) Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
  Johnny Atkinson cannot judge the Region 16 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship scheduled to begin Thursday, January 12, in Bronwood, Ga. Jeff Gibbons of Deatsville, Ala., will now join Ray Joye. Please see the calendar ad for trial details.
• Jan 1, 2023 - UKC Field - January 2023
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Dec 30, 2022 - Region 11 (AFTCA) Amateur Shooting Dog Championship & Derby
  Due to continuing rainstorms, the Region 11 (AFTCA) Amateur Shooting Dog Championship and Derby scheduled to start January 7 have been postponed until February 18-19. Please check the calendar at a later date for updated particulars.
• Dec 28, 2022 - Tennessee Open Shooting Dog Championship
  Please be advised that the Tennessee Open Shooting Dog Championship will now begin Thursday, January 19. Entries will close Monday, January 9, with the drawing at 7:00 P.M., at the home of Secretary Ken Blackman. Please see the website…
• Dec 27, 2022 - Mississippi Open Shooting Dog & Southern Championships
  Due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a date change for the Mississippi Open Shooting Dog and Southern Championships. The Mississippi will start on January 13, and the Southern will begin on January 23. Both trials will be held…
• Dec 27, 2022 - Nevada Bird Dog Club
  The Nevada Bird Dog Club's December trial has been rescheduled for March 25-26, 2023. This year, open stakes have been added and will begin March 24, 8:00 a.m., at the Red Rock Grounds in Reno, Nev. Trial particulars for both events may be…
• Dec 15, 2022 - Hobart Ames Memorial Classic
  Due to health issues, advertised judges Tom Milam and Ed Tillson will not be able to judge the Hobart Ames Memorial Classic. Replacing them will be Scott Johnson of Winfield, Kan., and Richard Beaver of Wichita Falls, Texas. The trial…
• Dec 8, 2022 - Alabama Region of SBHA
  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the December 9-11 trial has been postponed until February. Once new dates have been confirmed, they will be listed on the calendar.
• Dec 5, 2022 - Buck-Tuck Qualifier
  Due to a scheduling conflict, the Buck-Tuck Qualifier will now start Monday, December 19. The drawing will be held on Saturday, December 17, 6:00 P.M., at the home of Betty Shearouse. For particulars, please see the updated ad on the…
• Dec 5, 2022 - Razorback Open Shooting Dog Classic
  Lynn Oxendine is unable to judge the Razorback Classic scheduled to follow the Arkansas Open Shooting Dog Championship. Harold Woodward of Vilonia, Ark., will take his place. Please see the calendar ad for trial particulars.
• Dec 1, 2022 - UKC Field - December 2022
  Welcome to the newest issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Dec 1, 2022 - Volunteer State Field Trial Club
  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Volunteer State trial scheduled for December 2 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• Nov 28, 2022 - Bama Quail Classic
  The Bama Quail Classic drawing scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 P.M., has been moved to a different location. We will now draw at 1459 Auburn Rd., Notasulga, AL 36866. Contact Bill Goodwin at (334) 467-5100 for information.
• Nov 16, 2022 - American Quail Classic
  Due to unforeseen circumstances at work, Mr. Donnie Duckworth will not be able to judge the American Quail Classic Open All-Age and Open Derby trial hosted by the Clarksville Pointer & Setter Club. Mr. Perry Lacy has graciously agreed to…
• Nov 15, 2022 - November Field Trial Obituaries
  Dog Name: Sleepless In Sacremento May 5, 2013 - November 20,2022 Submitted by Sheldon Twer The daughter of Super Express Nash Begone by I B Ironhorse, like a good percentage of the great ones' development, didn't come without its…
• Nov 1, 2022 - UKC Field - November 2022
  Welcome to the tenth issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Oct 25, 2022 - Georgia Field Trial Association
  I am pleased to announce judges and dates for the upcoming 2023 Georgia Championships & Classic sponsored by Georgia Field Trial Association. George Kimbrell, Fort Mill, S.C., and Hoss Early, Richlands, N.C., will be judging the Georgia…
• Oct 12, 2022 - Dixie Open Shooting Dog Classic
  The Dixie Open Shooting Dog Classic is scheduled to begin October 31 in Union Springs, Ala. Roger Key, of Beauregard, Ala., will be replacing judge Tony Reynolds, joining Alan Atkins of Phenix City, Ala.
• Oct 12, 2022 - Region 5 (AFTCA) Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
  Advertised judge Bob Thompson is unable to complete his assignment. Jason Reed of Tuttle, Okla., will replace him in the judicial seat, joining Kevin White of Choctaw, Okla. Entries warrant a start date of Friday, October 14.
• Oct 11, 2022 - AFTCA
  The AFTCA Board of Trustees has reinstated amateur status for Charles Morton of Thomasville, Ga.
• Oct 6, 2022 - UKC Announces Refreshed Product Registration Line & Extended Phone Hours
  Watch the Announcement from UKC Director of Customer Service Taylor Armstrong To best serve you, effective October 10, 2022, we now offer permanently extended Customer Service hours for customers to reach us via phone and chat. Customers…
• Oct 5, 2022 - ABHA National Championship
  The ABHA National Championship held at the Robert E. Talbot Wildlife Conservation Area in Mt. Vernon, Mo., will now begin Thursday, October 20, due to a large entry. The drawing will take place Monday, October 17, at 6:00 P.M. (EST), at the…
• Oct 1, 2022 - UKC Field - October 2022
  Welcome to the ninth issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Sep 30, 2022 - Duplin County Field Trial Club
  The Duplin County trial scheduled to begin October 1 in Warsaw, N.C., has been postponed due to rain from Hurricane Ian. The trial will now be held October 8-9 with the drawing on Friday, October 7, at 6:00 P.M. Please see the Calendar…
• Sep 28, 2022 - Cockade Bird Dog Club
  The Cockade Bird Dog Club has canceled its October 7-8 trial in South Hill, Va.
• Sep 27, 2022 - AFTCA
  The AFTCA Board of Trustees has reinstated Thomas Pastula's amateur status as of September 21, 2022.
• Sep 19, 2022 - Judge Change
  Due to a health issue, Jeff Wallace will not be able to judge the National Amateur Prairie Chicken Shooting Dog Championship. Jarrett Bell of Troy, Mo., will take his place, joining Larry Smith. The trial begins Friday, September 23, in…
• Sep 1, 2022 - North American Woodcock Futurity
  Due to a higher than expected number of entries in the North American Woodcock Championship to date, we find it necessary to postpone the North American Woodcock Futurity. A new date and location will be announced when determined. The…
• Sep 1, 2022 - UKC Field - September 2022
  Welcome to the eighth issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Aug 25, 2022 - Southwestern Championship
  The Southwestern Championship slated to begin August 31 in Trail City, S.D., has been cancelled due to extreme drought and fear of more fires. The landowners of the Johnson Ranches feel this is the safest thing to do. While we are all…
• Aug 19, 2022 - In Memoriam
  Remembering those who have passed DR. WILLIAM JOSEPH MADDOX July 11, 1944 - July 30, 2022 Dr. Joe Maddox Has Passed -Submitted by Darron Hendley Undoubtedly the most beloved veterinarian in and around Troy, Alabama, peacefully succumbed…
• Aug 5, 2022 - Updated Hall of Fame Nominations
  Submitted by peers in the field trial community. Nominations received as of 8/5/22. As of this date, nominations are now closed. For questions regarding the UKC Field Newsletter, email Gina Smith at gsmith@ukcdogs.com ***Ballots and…
• Aug 3, 2022 - Association of Michigan Field Trial Clubs Annual Meeting and Awards
  Article emailed to Dinora Wellmann, submitted by David A. Fletcher Article received on July 27, 2022 Sunday, July 10, historic Alibi Hall on the Gladwin Field Trial Area grounds was the site of the Annual Meeting, Yearly awards program…
• Aug 2, 2022 - Trainer Reports
  In this column, hear all about conditions around the country and up-and-coming dogs. Think of it as a notebook shared among the field trial community. August 2022 Date posted: 8/2/22 Location: Pennsylvania Robert Ecker/Midnight Kennel…
• Aug 1, 2022 - UKC Field - August 2022
  Welcome to the seventh issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door! …
• Jul 19, 2022 - Introducing: The New UKC Vice President Team
  The appointment of former Director of National Events, Nicole Sedlecky, to UKC Vice President. The appointment of former Director of Business Operations, Sara Prudden, to UKC Vice President. Todd Kellam remains as a UKC Vice President.…
• Jul 1, 2022 - UKC Field - July 2022
  Welcome to the sixth issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and the sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door…
• Jun 3, 2022 - Qualifying Events
  The following notice was submitted by Heather Klinck, Secretary for the National Open Shooting Dog Championship. The 2023 National Open Shooting Dog Championship will begin Monday, January 30, 2023. As per the Annual Meeting of the…
• Jun 1, 2022 - UKC Field - June 2022
  Welcome to the fifth issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and the sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door…
• May 21, 2022 - Now Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
  It's that time of year again. Hall of Fame nominations for those deserving dogs and personalities are open. To make a nomination, email Dinora at dwellmann@ukcdogs.com The Field Trial Hall of Fame was initiated in 1954, and since that time…
• May 20, 2022 - Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America (AFTCA) Top Handler Award
  Handling his four derbies to seven different club derby events Rodney Shoemaker of Kearney Kansas accumulated an impressive 355 total topping all amateur handlers during the just concluded amateur season. Further reading and the top…
• May 19, 2022 - 2021-2022 Awards Season Winners
  We have reached the conclusion of a rousing competition year, with the points season ending on April 30, 2022. Below are the 2021-2022 season award winners for each category. (Photo submission for winning dogs mentioned but not pictured…
• May 18, 2022 - Region 8 Correction
  Page 18 of the May issue of UKC Field carried the Region 8 Amateur All-Age Championship results where Game Rebel was inadvertently listed as the winner. Game Heir was named Champion of this year's running. Our apologies to owner and…
• May 1, 2022 - UKC Field - May 2022
  Welcome to the fourth issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and the sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your…
• Apr 26, 2022 - Announcing the 2022 ASCFTC Annual Meeting
  The 2022 ASCFTC Annual Meeting will be held on May 20 and 21. Friday night (May 20) we will be hosting a Social in memory of Mr. Charles Young from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Mid Carolina Club house in Camden, SC. Finger food, desert, and soft…
• Apr 25, 2022 - Mid-Coast Maine Field Trial Club
  The Mid-Coast Maine trial is scheduled to start April 30. The drawing was originally scheduled for Sunday, April 24, but due to certain circumstances the entries and drawing will be moved to Wednesday, April 27, 8:00 p.m. If you have any…
• Apr 20, 2022 - AFTCA Top Amateur Handler
  With less than two weeks to the official end of the Top Amateur Handler season the contest is extremely tight. Only trials by member clubs that begin on or before April 30, 2022, will be counted in this season's calculations. Please have…
• Apr 15, 2022 - Region 1 (AFTCA) Amateur All-Age Championship
  There is a judge change for the upcoming Region 1 Amateur All-Age Championship. John Stolgitis of Ashaway, R.I., will now be joined by Doug Ray of Waynesboro, Ga. This last leg of the New England's "Spring Fling" Triple Header is scheduled…
• Apr 11, 2022 - Judge Change
  There is a judge change for the upcoming Region 13 Amateur All-Age Championship. Blake Rizzo of Ortonville, Mich., will now be joining Marc McKinley of Conklin, Mich. The trial is scheduled to begin Saturday, April 23, in Ionia, Mich.
• Apr 1, 2022 - UKC Field - April 2022
  Welcome to the third issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and the sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, which you can now get delivered right to your door…
• Mar 30, 2022 - Qualifications for 2023 National Championship
  The 2022 renewal of the National Field Trial Championship is in the books. Lester's Shockwave, pointer male owned by Tommy and Bonnie Hamilton of Springfield, Ky., and handled by Gary Lester, was crowned winner. Looking ahead, …
• Mar 25, 2022 - Subscribe Today!
  Get UKC Field the newsletter delivered to your door each month. Here's how: Subscribe online through the UKC store But remember: if you had a paid log-in on the older version of the American Field website before it changed to the new look…
• Mar 24, 2022 - Available Now - UKC Field Newsletter - In Print!
  Available through the UKC online store platform, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter, which is to be offered in print and digitally. Get a 1-year subscription of 12 printed newsletters for $29.95. In the all-new monthly newsletter,…
• Mar 23, 2022 - Welcome To The New Look!
  You are now on the new official American Field website. Please explore and reach out with any questions if there's something you are having a tough time locating. You will notice a new look while still having much of the same capability…
• Mar 22, 2022 - Oil Capital Field Trial Association
  Due to numerous extenuating circumstances we are regretfully having to cancel the Oil Capital Field Trial at the McFarlin-Ingersoll Ranch, in Inola, scheduled for March 25-27, 2022.
• Mar 17, 2022 - Judge Change
  Sean Melvin has had to withdraw from his judging assignment. Replacing him, and joining John Outlaw, will be Ashby Morgan of Hudgins, Va. The trial is scheduled to begin April 8 at the Joe King and Sons Ranch in Winnett, Mont.
• Mar 16, 2022 - Judge Change
  Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have a judge change for the Egyptian Open Shooting Dog Championship. Jim Crayne will be replaced by Mike Jackson of Battle Ground, Ind., who now joins Chris Sellers of Selmer, Tenn. The trial begins…
• Mar 15, 2022 - Middle Atlantic Open Shooting Dog Championship
  The Middle Atlantic will not run the Open Shooting Dog Championship this Spring due to problems coming up with a workable date, and other circumstances. We will revisit running the Championship in the Fall.
• Mar 10, 2022 - Requirements for Field Trial Recognition
  Minimum Standards All clubs hosting trials where placements may qualify a dog for championship competition are to publicize that trial with a suitable announcement advertisement showing the following particulars: date & place of trial,…
• Mar 9, 2022 - UKC/American Field Staff In The Field
  One of our highest priorities at United Kennel Club since the American Field acquisition has been to get out to some events and meet the American Field customer base and learn as much as we can about the great sport of pointing dog field…
• Mar 7, 2022 - Changes To Heartland Open All-Age and Open Derby
  The Heartland Open All-Age (one-hour) and Heartland Open Derby (45 minutes) were previously scheduled to start Thursday, March 10, at Gentry, Mo. Current snow and projected weather conditions for this week will affect both with changes of…
• Mar 7, 2022 - Quick Update Concerning U. S. Amateur Derby Invitational
  This summary is of the four Derbies from each Region that have points enough as of the writing to qualify to the 2022 U.S. Amateur Derby Invitational. By no means is this final or official until the points deadline on March 13! Here is…
• Mar 1, 2022 - National Championship 2022
  The Winners' Circle. In foreground Korry Reinhart poses the 2022 National Champion Lester's Shockwave. Sometimes the last is the best. That was the case when Lester's Shockwave ran as a bye dog in the last brace of the 2022 National.…
• Mar 1, 2022 - UKC Field - March 2022
  Welcome to the second issue of UKC Field, UKC's newest publication, embracing the tradition and the sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials! We hope you're enjoying this new publication from UKC, and we'll have full subscription details soon so…
• Feb 8, 2022 - UKC Field - February 2022
  Welcome to UKC Field, a Field Trial Newsletter by UKC! You are reading the first issue, released digitally as a complimentary publication. In the coming months, subscribe to have it delivered to your door! If you continue to prefer to…
• Feb 1, 2022 - Quick Chat with Domenick Muoio
  Hello again, everyone. I am Domenick Muoio, the UKC Hunt Test and Field Trial Program Manager. My role here with the United Kennel Club began in December 2021 and involves overseeing and managing our Hunting Retriever, Upland Hunting,…
• Dec 17, 2021 - Mailing Address Change for UKC/American Field/Field Dog Stud Book
  We are now a few months into the historic acquisition of American Field by United Kennel Club (UKC). Our teams have merged and are working well, and now a next step in this process is the handling and processing of all mailed items. The…
• Dec 15, 2021 - Pointing Dog Field Trial GPS Announcement
  Effective January 1, 2022, the UKC Pointing Dog Program will permit the use of GPS recovery collars at all UKC licensed pointing dog field trials per the discretion of the host club. If a club elects to allow participants to use GPS…
• Dec 13, 2021 - Domenick Muoio Joins UKC Team
  We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our newest team member, Domenick Muoio! Domenick's role as the UKC Field Trial & Hunt Test Program Manager means he'll be attending events across the country and helping to manage how they operate,…
• Nov 30, 2021 - UKC On-Hand for Quail Championship Invitational in Kentucky
  This past weekend, UKC Vice President Todd Kellam was on-hand for the 2021 Quail Championship Invitational, hosted by the West Kentucky Field Trial Club, in Paducah, Kentucky. Congratulations go out to winner Ch. Touch's Fire Away, owned…
• Sep 2, 2021 - UKC & American Field: Your Questions Answered
  On September 1, 2021, UKC announced the acquisition of American Field and the Field Dog Stud Book. When that news was made public, we received so many excellent follow-up questions. To all American Field/Field Dog Stud Book registrants and…
• Sep 1, 2021 - UKC Announces Acquisition of American Field Publishing Company
  United Kennel Club (UKC ), today announced the acquisition of American Field Publishing Company, including Field Dog Stud Book, specializing in upland field trials for pointing dogs and field trial breeding records. The acquisition is…

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