Comparison of WC, WCX, and Junior Hunting Tests
| WC | WCX | JH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Lead | Yes | No | Yes |
| Touch the Dog | May gently guide by the collar | No | Gently restrain by the collar |
| Talk while dog is working | No | No | Yes, softly |
| Handle to mark | No | No | Yes, 1 series only |
| Honor | No | Yes | No |
| Cover Types | Light to Moderate | Moderate | Light to Heavy |
| Length of Marks | Land: 40 - 50 yds Water: 25 - 30 yds | Land: 60 - 100 yds Water: 45 - 60 yds | Land: 30 - 100 yds Water: 30 - 100 yds |
| Decoys | No | Yes | Yes, land &/or water |
| Flyers (live birds) | Land - Yes, judges option | Yes | Yes |
| Hold Shotgun | No | No | No |
| Walk-ups | No | No | No |
| Hidden Gunners | No | No | Yes |
| Clothing - Handler | Light colored | Light colored | Camouflage or dark |
| Passes needed for title | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Minimum # of series per test | 1 Land Double 2 Water Singles | 1 Land Triple 1 Water Double | 2 Land Singles 2 Water Singles |
| Recast | Yes, if confusion | Yes, if confusion | Yes, if confusion |
| Retrieve to hand | No | Yes | Yes |
| Use of a “Winger” | No | Yes | Yes |