Written by: Christine Carter

Cairns and their owners will really dig the newest in AKC terrier events: Earthdog Tests! The Cairn, along with his fellow low-legged terriers and the ubiquitous Dachshund, can now add new letters to his name, Namely, JE, SE, and ME. These new titles, effective July 1994.

The Junior Earthdog (JE) Test is strictly meant to measure the dog's pursuit of quarry; it is solely a test for instinct. The JE quality in two AKC licensed or member club tests under two different judges to earn his JE title.

The intermediate level test is the Senior Earthdog (SE). Again, a 30-foot den with three 90-degree angels is used. This test is more complex than the JE because the 10-foot den contains a scented false den and a false exit within the 30-foot den length. To earn the SE title, a dog must qualify in the SE Test at three AKC licensed or member club tests under two different judges.

The Master Earthdog (ME) title is the most difficult to earn. The den is still 30 feet long with three 90-degree angels but it contains an obstacle and constriction, which cause some special maneuvering by the dog as it moves toward the quarry. Dogs running the ME Test are worked two at a time; one dog (the "bye dog") is staked appoxemately 10 feet from the den entrance while the other dog works the quarry. Once the first dog completes work, he becomes the "bye" dog and the second dog takes his turn. To qualify for the ME title, a dog must qualify in the ME Test at four AKC licensed or member club tests under two different judges.

AKC EARTHDOG TEST RULES & REGULATIONS

Please access the AKC This tell you all the rules and regulations for putting on an ED Test, setting up den designs, qualifying performances, etc.

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