[Tommy Wallace]

the title rankings go? I notice the ranking of the NFC NAFC FC AFC etc. on the board recently & was wondering how the SRS testing would rank among these.

I know they do not give you a FC at front or MH at the end, but does being the SRS Crown Champ mean anything other than CASH?

They seem to be putting some tuff test on.

 

[Chris Rosier]

Would definitely mean something to me.

I think the SRS is showing you who the most versatile dogs are with the way they mix up their series between field trial and hunt test setups. Not to mention all the different things they do with remote sends and things of that nature.

 

[Tommy Wallace]

Would definitely mean something to me.

I think the SRS is showing you who the most versatile dogs are with the way they mix up their series between field trial and hunt test setups. Not to mention all the different things they do with remote sends and things of that nature.

Yeah, I have been to a few & it is exactly what you are saying. I like it. Not to mention the advertisement the Pro's get by winning it. They got to love that. The upcoming trainers can become big quick just thanks to TV.
Looking at it from a business view, you would think it would just get bigger. The dog view I like it too. I would like to try it. If I can get my dog there. It would take years to get a dog ready for that kind of testing.
Would like to know I had the dog that finished those test as a Crown Champ

I do understand too that a NFC is a

(NFC)

 

[Tommy Wallace]

Oh, and did I mention they pay CASH

 

[Raymond Little]

It's a made for TV infomercial, no more or less. And, SRS is not a title even remotely close to NFC.

 

[Chris Rosier]

It's a made for TV infomercial, no more or less. And, SRS is not a title even remotely close to NFC.

As with most things it will soon pass to only be a memory or go bankrupt.................or both...............!

Two more of those "my game is the only game" guys huh? Real intelligent.

BTW, R Little, who said that a SRS title was comparable to a NFC? I musta missed that.....

 

[Howard N]

BTW, R Little, who said that a SRS title was comparable to a NFC? I musta missed that.....

I notice the ranking of the NFC NAFC FC AFC etc. on the board recently & was wondering how the SRS testing would rank among these.

Someone wanted to know how they compared. R Little gave his opinion which is about the same as mine.

 

[Chris Rosier]

Not arguing, just stating my opinion. Which obviously hit a little too close to home for a couple of you.

 

[WALDMAN79]

Isn't Srs And Bdc Kinda Like Nascar, Sponsor Driven? But Who Cares? It's Huntin' Dogs On Tv! I Would Like To Know If Srs Caved To Public Opinion And Use The Avery Atb And Dokkens Before That Over "real" Birds Or If That Too Is Sponsor Driven? I Only Say That Because If It Isn't Because Of Sponsors, I'm Surprised That The Other Field Trial And Hunt Test Clubs Haven't Been Leaned On By The Animal Rights Yahoos Since The Tv Trials Do.

 

[JeffLusk]

From what I've seen, a lot of the marks are kinda chicken S***. I have seen a couple meaty marks, but nothing compared to what it takes to become an FC AFC NFC NAFC. I still find it to be a pretty cool game. I can't say that it has any credibility to me in a pedigree, but I've never ran one nor watched one. Having run trials, and hunt tests I can specifically enjoy and value the significance each has. From the looks its all the way from a Started retriever mark if not less up to some qualifying marks. I havenn't see a solid AA test on tv though.

 

[M&K's Retrievers]

It's a made for TV infomercial, no more or less. And, SRS is not a title even remotely close to NFC.

As with most things it will soon pass to only be a memory or go bankrupt.................or both...............!

Someone wanted to know how they compared. R Little gave his opinion which is about the same as mine.

I wasn't aware that SRS gave a rat's arse about what you AKC Prima Donnas thought about their game. As far as I know SRS has never had anything bad to say about AKC. I guess you think UKC sucks as well. Why can't you just accept that it is another venue? Not necessarily a better game just a different game. Dogs that can compete at a high level in any of these events should be proud.

Lighten up regards,

 

[Ken Guthrie]

Nothing like a good SRS thread to wake up the crowd.

 

[Gordy Weigel]

would care.

Heck there are winners that still have not been paid.........

Unfair to post a statement like that without supplying some proof.

 

[HuntinDawg]

I wasn't aware that SRS gave a rat's arse about what you AKC Prima Donnas thought about their game. As far as I know SRS has never had anything bad to say about AKC. I guess you think UKC sucks as well. Why can't you just accept that it is another venue? Not necessarily a better game just a different game. Dogs that can compete at a high level in any of these events should be proud.

Lighten up regards,

Well the original poster asked the question...and since there is no clear cut/black and white answer to how to rank an SRS "title" among titles from other venues, all you are going to get is opinions. You seem awful touchy about the opinions of others about a made for TV game. If my dog won the SRS crown or an SRS regional event I would be proud, but I would by no means compare it to FC/AFC much less NFC or NAFC.

 

[Lonny Taylor]

Never have ran a SRS but personally know many of the handler/trainers that run it. As I understand it is a whole different game. i give credit to those that have succeeded at it because they had to work hard at it to win. I am always amused by the threads that start comparing the two different venues. No one can despute that it is harder to achieve the FC/AFC title. But that being said I definately would not consider it a bad thing for a dog to have succeeded at the SRS level when I am looking at pedigrees. Any title on a dog is a good thing.

regards,

LT

 

[Mark Sehon]

Handling test = SRS

 

[K G]

Unfair to post a statement like that without supplying some proof.

Some folks will let you know with the "tone" of their statements how interested they REALLY are in backing up their claims.

Well the original poster asked the question...and since there is no clear cut/black and white answer to how to rank an SRS "title" among titles from other venues, all you are going to get is opinions. You seem awful touchy about the opinions of others about a made for TV game. If my dog won the SRS crown or an SRS regional event I would be proud, but I would by no means compare it to FC/AFC much less NFC or NAFC.

As Ken opined, seems to be a trait amongst the pro-SRS'ers.

It's a made-for-TV venue. Period. End of story. If you care to get educated about SRS and the discussions that have been had here rather than thinking you're the first one who ever brought it up, type in "SRS" in the search box and have a ball. Hope you've got enough RAM to handle it! ;-)

k g

 

[Raymond Little]

Two more of those "my game is the only game" guys huh? Real intelligent.

BTW, R Little, who said that a SRS title was comparable to a NFC? I musta missed that.....

Question was asked where SRS ranked compared to FC,AFC,ECT and I answered and you got all bunched up

Might need to reread the original post to figure that one out buddy. SRS is a venue created for certain Hunt Test Pros to showcase their talents on TV and make money for the "Promoter", and get a "Cult" like following in order to keep the $$$$$$$$ rolling in. Don't be ashamed, everybody needs to be somebody, even on the internet.;-)

 

[Chris Rosier]

Bur Oak, please edit your post. I DID NOT make that statement and your post makes it appear as though I did.

JTS made that statement and I also question the validity of it.

 

[Chris Rosier]

Question was asked where SRS ranked compared to FC,AFC,ECT and I answered and you got all bunched up

Might need to reread the original post to figure that one out buddy. SRS is a venue created for certain Hunt Test Pros to showcase their talents on TV and make money for the "Promoter", and get a "Cult" like following in order to keep the $$$$$$$$ rolling in. Don't be ashamed, everybody needs to be somebody, even on the internet.;-)

Little, I think you're confused, Im not bunched up. Just trying to have a dicsussion that it seems like you really want to turn into an argument. The OP asked where it ranked, nobody was or is of the opinion that it is even close to a FC/AFC and certainly not a NFC or NAFC. I scrolled back through and still dont see a post where anybody claimed it was in that same realm. I gave my opinion that I thought highly of it because it shows a lot of versatility in a dog, plain and simple. Thats my opinion, if it upsets you, thats your problem.

Have a good one