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Utility Gundog Ability Tests are designed to evaluate, recognise, and award dogs that conform to the minimum standards of conformation, performance, and temperament.
All registered Utility gundogs are eligible to compete.
There are two levels of competition, Novice & Open.
How long have Utility Gundog Ability Tests been in Australia?
These events have been approved in Australia since 2009.
What natural instinct do Utility Gundog Ability Tests bring out?
Dogs are required to complete a conformation examination, and pass tests involving obedience, retrieving, trailing (tracking), and field work.
What States/Territories is Utility Gundog Ability Tests in?
All States and Territories in Australia are eligible to conduct these trials.
How many Utility Gundog Ability Tests clubs are there in Australia?
Currently there are no clubs that conduct these trials or offer training classes.
Why get into Utility Gundog Ability Tests?
Utility Gundog Ability Tests are designed to evaluate the overall standard, hunting ability and temperament of Utility gundogs.
Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for the preservation of purebred dogs through ethical breeding.
It champions the highest standard of animal welfare through education and fostering dog-loving communities.
Internationally recognised and established in 1958 as the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC),
the organisation promotes responsible dog ownership; maintains the ORCHID* heritable canine diseases database;
funds research into canine diseases; and supports state and territory-based member bodies.
Dogs Australia promotes breed conformation shows and community sports for dogs that fulfil a breed’s natural instincts.
