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| The Junior Earthdog Test's primary purpose is
to demonstrate that the dog will pursue quarry to ground, hold it at bay and alert the
hunter where to dig, or to bolt it. 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 shall have 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. Working: Dog must work within 12 inches from the quarry continuously for 60 seconds. The dog is removed by way of opening at the quarry end by handler. |
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<= | Entering a Junior tunnel |
| The 9" X 9" tunnel is approximately 30 feet in total length with 3 90 degree turns. The turns may be arranged in any manner; the diagram below is an example of one layout. |
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