Not every dog or handler has the drive or tenacity to stick with what it takes to qualify for the Master National. Six annual required AKC Master Hunt passes do not come easy. It doesn’t matter what region of the country you run hunt tests.

Every fall, accomplished Master Hunter Chessies will attempt to walk up to the line in six demanding series. Perfection isn’t necessary, but a consistent performance against the Master standard is paramount. As the days wear on, the dogs begin to unravel.  Photographs or diagrams often fail to truly depict all the factors in the series. Those who finish and presented a silver plate have endured the Master Hunt test gauntlet and worthy of praise.

GOOD LUCK BROWN DOGS!