Chukar Challenge 2026

Date:  Saturday, January 24, 2026

4 Chukars, 15-minute timed event

2 Divisions: Flushing and Pointing

Cost:  $110 per dog; $25 non-refundable deposit per entry

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*One dog can only run one time; Handlers may enter more than one dog

All entries must register by Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Running order will be done on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Prizes for first 3 places in each division

Teams will be judged on 4 categories:

1. Flushing/pointing   2. Bagged birds    3. Retrieve    4. Shells remaining

*Also, will receive 1 extra point per 1 minute under time limit.

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Rules for pointing division:

1. Pointing dogs will be given 10 points for each find.

2. Dogs will be scored 10 points for a full retrieve, and 5 points for a partial retrieve.

3. Ten points for each bagged bird.

4. Each handler will take 8 shells into the field and will score an extra 5-points for every shell not used.

5. Dog must hold point for at least 5 seconds.

6. There will be a 10-point deduction for a pointing dog that traps a bird. Handler must relinquish one shell.

7. CHAMPIONSHIP CALL-BACK​​​​​​   Pointing & Flushing Divisons

 

  POINTING DIVISION CALL BACK RULES

1. For the pointing division, there will be three pointing fields limited to 15 runs each.

2. The top two dogs/handlers from each field will compete again in the championship run-off once all the preliminary runs are complete.

3. 3 Chukars, 15-minute time limit.

4. Run orders will be established via blind draw.

5. Call-back competitors will run in a neutral field that has not been utilized at all during the event until the championship.

6. The top 3 placements from this run-off will receive prizes.

 

Rules for Flushing division:

1. Flushing dogs will be given 10 points for each flush.

2. Dogs will be scored 10 points for a full retrieve, and 5 points for a partial retrieve.

3. Ten points for each bagged bird.  

4. For a trapped bird in the flushing division, all points will be awarded. handler must relinquish one shell.

5. Each handler will take 8 shells into the field and will score an extra 5 points for each shell not used.

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*There will be no point deductions for any incidences which threaten the safety of the judges, handlers, or dogs.  ***All handlers may use electric collars.

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*To receive all points on a full retrieve, handler may only take one step, while keeping one foot planted on the ground; no laying down or using any object to retrieve a bird back to the handler.

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Bring out your dogs and have a good time!

Please contact us at 717-266-6324 or 717-891-8228.  You can also email us at bigrbirdranch@gmail.com

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Dog Handler___________________________________________________

Division_______________________________________________________

Email_________________________________________________________

Phone Number_________________________________________________

# of Dogs Entered_______________________________________________

 

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*Mail checks to Big R Bird Ranch, 1550 Copenhaffer Road, Dover, PA 17315

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