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dog or bitch in the United States, The only restriction on contestants for ~ the title being that they must have previously placed first, second, third or fourth during the calendar year, in a Trial for the
breed in this country where championship points are awarded, It is the purpose
of this Trial to determine the best Springer
of the year under the usual and customary trial procedures» but «covering more trial days and more series per
dog, in order that consist ant, outstanding,
dog work over the
entire trial may be demonstrated and the element
of luck
eliminated as nearly as possible in the final judging
of all contestants, Thus no trick or unusual tests WIll be allowed and the
dogs will be tested in a manner approximating a rough days, shoot adjoining water as closely as is possible with planted game, There will be a minimum
of five land series and two water series and the winning and placing
dogs will be required to complete all series to receive an award, The trophy for the best amateur handler in the trials will be awarded only in the event that the recipient is able = to complete all series required
of the winning and placing
dogs.