PerfDog catalogs are an acceptable method for reporting Hunt Test results to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Since 2018, clubs have successfully used PerfDog catalogs for this purpose without any issues reported by the AKC.
Important Record Keeping:
While PerfDog catalogs are accepted, it's crucial to maintain thorough records for your event. We recommend one of the following:
Retain Event Scorecards: Keep the original scorecards completed during your Hunt Test.
Transfer Scores to AKC Scoresheet: Manually transfer the scores from the scorecards to the official AKC scoresheet provided in your AKC event packet.
PerfDog's Future Score-Saving Feature:
Currently, PerfDog's Results section allows you to mark dogs as "passing." We understand the need for more detailed score recording. We plan to develop a feature that will enable you to save individual scores within PerfDog in the future.
In Summary:
PerfDog catalogs are an approved method for AKC Hunt Test result reporting.
Maintain detailed score records using scorecards or the AKC scoresheet.
For Reference:
Section 17 of the "Regulations for AKC® Hunting Tests for Pointing Breeds”:
Section 17. Catalogs. An Official Catalog may be provided for a licensed or member club Hunting Test. The Official Catalog, if prepared, must be printed, or typed and shall conform to the official size of not less than 5 1 ⁄2" x 8 1 ⁄2", but not to exceed 8 1 ⁄2" x 11”.
The Official Catalog shall list all dogs entered in each Test ( Junior, Senior and Master) in the order in which the dogs were drawn with all identifying information called for on the entry form (at least, but not limited to full name of dog, registration number, breed, date of birth and name of owner and handler, if different from owner).
The Official Catalog shall state the name of the Hunting Test giving club, the date and location of the event and shall state whether the Hunting Test is “Licensed by the American Kennel Club’’ or held by an “AKC Member Club.’’
The following certifications must appear in the Official Catalog following the last dog listed in each test:
JUDGES CERTIFICATION
I certify that ____________ dogs received Qualifying scores in this Hunting Test and that the above information identifying these dogs was entered prior to my signing this page.
Judge’s Signature Judge’s Signature
HUNTING TEST SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATION
I certify that the Judges have verified the above information and signed this page. Number of dogs entered______________. Total Starters____________. Total number of Qualifying scores_________________.
Date Signature of Hunting Test Secretary
Following completion of judging in each Test, the Hunting Test Secretary shall mark the Official Catalog with the word “Qualifying” next to the names of all dogs that received Qualifying scores. The Judges shall then certify the accuracy of the marked awards, and both the Hunting Test Secretary and the Judges shall complete their appropriate certifications.
If a club chooses not to prepare an Official Catalog (conforming to the official size of not less than 5 1 ⁄2" x 8 1 ⁄2" but not to exceed 81 ⁄2" x 11"), it must utilize the standard AKC Official Judges book for Hunting Tests which will be automatically supplied to the Hunting Test Secretary following approval of premium list copy. When a club chooses this option, it may prepare a catalog, but the catalog need not conform to the size and content requirements stated above.
Only official AKC titles may appear in catalogs or running orders. For a complete list of AKC titles and abbreviations, please see: www.akc.org/events/titles.cfm.