Levels of Competition
There are 3 levels of competition, and an entry level temperament test in the sport of French Ring. Each dog must successfully complete the BREVET temperament test with at least 80% of the possible points, and at least 80% in each protection exercise. Once the dog has successfully completed their Brevet, then they are eligible to start competing in the levels of French Ring. The levels of French Ring are called Ring I, Ring II, and Ring III, with Ring III being the highest level. To obtain the title of each level, a dog must successfully pass 2 tests under 2 separate judges with at least 80% of the possible points. Once they have done that, they may move up to the next level, or they may choose to remain at that same level and continue to compete. The exercises and points for each category are as follows:
| Exercise | Points |
|---|---|
| Brevet | |
| Heel on Leash | 4 |
| Heel off Leash with Muzzle | 8 |
| Long Down (1 minute) | 10 |
| Food Refusal (2 pieces) | 10 |
| Defence of Handler | 30 |
| Face Attack | 30 |
| TOTAL | /100 |
NOTE
A passing score requires 80 out of 100 points, plus must achieve 80% each protection exercise.
| Exercise | Points |
|---|---|
| Ring I | |
| Hurdle/Broad/Palisade | 12 |
| Heel on Leash | 4 |
| Heel off Leash with Muzzle | 8 |
| Long Down (1 minute) | 10 |
| Food Refusal (4 pieces) | 10 |
| Thrown Retrieve | 4 |
| Change of Positions | 20 |
| Defence of Handler | 30 |
| Face Attack | 30 |
| Attack with Gun | 30 |
| Flee Attack | 30 |
| General Outlook | 12 |
| TOTAL | /200 |
NOTE
A passing score requires 160 out of 200 points.
The maximum and minimum jump heights for Ring I are as follows:
– Hurdle (0.9/1.0m);
– Broad jump (3.0m/3.5m);
– Palisade (1.7/1.9m)
| Exercise | Points |
|---|---|
| Ring II (requires 240 out of 300 points) | |
| Hurdle | 16 |
| Broad | 12 |
| Palisade | 10 |
| Heel on Leash | 4 |
| Heel off Leash with Muzzle | 8 |
| Long Down (1 minute) | 10 |
| Food Refusal (4 pieces, 6 on field) | 10 |
| Thrown Retrieve | 4 |
| Seen Retrieve | 8 |
| Change of Positions | 20 |
| Defence of Handler | 30 |
| Face Attack | 30 |
| Attack with Gun | 30 |
| Flee Attack | 30 |
| Search & Escort | 40 |
| General Outlook | 28 |
| TOTAL | /300 |
NOTE
A passing score requires 240 out of 300 points.
The maximum and minimum jump heights for Ring II are as follows:
– Hurdle (0.9/1.1m);
– Broad jump (3.0m/3.5m);
– Palisade (1.7/1.8m)
| Exercise | Points |
|---|---|
| Ring III (requires 320 out of 400 points) | |
| Hurdle | 20 |
| Broad | 20 |
| Palisade | 20 |
| Heel on Leash | 4 |
| Heel off Leash with Muzzle | 8 |
| Long Down (1 minute) | 10 |
| Food Refusal (4 pieces, 6 on field) | 10 |
| Thrown Retrieve | 4 |
| Seen Retrieve | 8 |
| Unseen Retrieve | 8 |
| Change of Positions | 20 |
| Send Away | 12 |
| Defence of Handler | 30 |
| Face Attack | 30 |
| Attack with Gun | 30 |
| Flee Attack | 30 |
| Search & Escort | 40 |
| Stopped Attack | 20 |
| Object Guard | 30 |
| General Outlook | 36 |
| TOTAL | /400 |
NOTE
A passing score requires 320 out of 400 points.
The maximum and minimum jump heights for Ring III are as follows:
– Hurdle (0.9/1.2m);
– Broad jump (3.0m/4.5m);
– Palisade (1.7/2.3m)