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Elite Pointing Trials: Precision & Poise
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Term describing dog's effective field of scent or sight
  • 2. Immovable canine posture signaling game presence
  • 3. Small upland bird sought for pointing performances
  • 4. Extent and efficiency of area searched by dog
  • 5. Characteristic stance showing quarry's location without disturbance
  • 8. Y-shaped fork in leads or field trial directions
  • 9. Method to clear trial field of competing scents beforehand
  • 13. Subtle wind-carried scent path a dog detects
  • 15. Shooter whose marksmanship complements dog’s pointing
Down
  • 6. White strip marking a dog's face, aiding identification
  • 7. Competitive event testing dogs over natural terrain
  • 10. Helper who startles game into flight during trials
  • 11. Person directing dog’s movements and retrieving commands
  • 12. Training aid simulating game bird for pointing practice
  • 14. Vocal behavior more common in hounds, rarely in pointers
  • 16. Untamed area where many classic trials historically held
  • 17. Essential skill to bring back downed quarry in style

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