Junior Earthdog

The primary purpose of the earthdog is to go to ground in pursuit of predatory quarry, either bolt or draw the quarry, or alert the hunter where to dig by holding and baying the quarry in one location. This test is designed to help evaluate these natural abilities. This class is open to all eligible dogs that have not qualified in a Senior or Master Earthdog test. To be awarded the JE title, a dog must qualify in the Junior Earthdog class at two tests under two different Judges.

The tunnel consists of a 30 foot tunnel with three 90 degree turns. The tunnel has an entrance at one end, and a quarry area at the other end. The den has no additional entrance, exits nor dead ends. The entrance is readily visible. A 10 foot scent line leads to the entrance from the release point.


The dog is released 10 feet from the den entrance and has 30 seconds to reach the quarry from the time the dog is released. The dog must stay with the quarry once it has been reached, but has 30 seconds to begin working. The dog must work the quarry continuously for 60 seconds.


The dog is removed by way of opening at the quarry end by handler.

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