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Clyde Gott	Feb 18 2009, 11:54 PM
Administrator Posts: 691 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 16, 2007	Consistent vs. Constant http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/RF2404.pdf GENERAL PROCEDURES GOVERNING BEAGLE FIELD TRIALS PROCEDURE 5. STANDARD FOR JUDGING 5-B Definitions—Desirable Qualities Page 27 Accuracy in trailing is the ability to keep consistent control of the trail while making the best possible progress. An accurate trailing hound will show a marked tendency to follow the trail with a minimum of weaving on and off, and will display an aptness to turn with the trail and to determine direction of game travel in a positive manner. Define consistent: reliable: able to maintain a particular standard or repeat a particular task with minimal variation Define constant: not changing or varying: remaining the same and not varying with change in other things Have you ever heard someone say the rule book describes a “perfect hound?” Does it now? Does the hound described in “accuracy in trailing” appear to be perfect to you? “We” mustn’t get consistent control confused with constant control…there is a difference. If “we” don’t allow for a minimal of variation in “control of the trail” then we are destine to repeat the history that led to the “walkie talkies”. But…”we” mustn’t allow the pendulum to swing to far in the other direction. How do you define a “minimal variation”? It’s obvious that we see various variations in regards to “consistent control”…thus the reason for “knowing your judges”. But lest we forget… 5-A FOREWORD (1) The Beagle is a trailing hound whose purpose is to find game, to pursue it in an energetic and decisive manner, and to show a determination to account for it. SMALL PACK OPTION 8-K Judges are to consider that the Beagle is primarily a hunting hound and that its object is first to find game and second to drive it in an energetic and decisive manner and show an animated desire to overtake it. …energetic and decisive can be a beautiful thing. Thanks for reading… P.S. - notice above it says, hounds should, "...follow the trail with a minimum of weaving on and off". Questions: Does that mean some or a little weaving is permissible?
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