Rocky Mountain Chapter

Český Fousek enthusiasts who live and hunt throughout the mountains and plains of the West comprise the Rocky Mountain Chapter. Current clusters of members reside in Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and California. Our Český Fouseks probably see more sharptails and huns than most, however this is also chukar, pheasant, blue grouse, ruffed grouse, and sage grouse country. Plus, spring creeks and prairie marshes offer some fine waterfowl opportunities.

Test Events

Coming to a test is a great way to see a Cesky Fousek in action, learn about our breeding and testing program, and determine if you would like to get a dog and become part of the action. Visitors are welcome to attend. If you are already a member, please consider attending and volunteering! Over the past several years, we’ve held our field tests in late March at the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area near Twin Falls, ID. See the Rocky Mountain Test page for details:

Rocky Mountain Test page

Fall testing is typically done in the adjoining Northwest Chapter at the end of August or early September.

Test Location: Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area, Wendell, Idaho

Testing: March 28 -29, 2026 -Testing begins at 8:00 AM SHARP

Test Entries close: February 28th. Late Entries will only be accepted if space is available.

Do you anticipate testing a dog? please note the following:

Dogs are eligible for the Natural Ability Test from the age of 6 months up until and including the day they reach 16 months of age. Dogs over age may be entered for evaluation only. Dogs are eligible for the intermediate Hunting Dog Test from 12 to 36 months of age. Dogs over 18 months of age are eligible for the Utility Field Test. Versitile hunting dogs other than Cesky Fouseks are eligible and welcome for all tests. Test rulebooks are available online at:

Test Chair: Grant Richie
Phone: 509-301-6422
Email: grant.minam@gmail.com

Applications and Payments: Please submit your test entries by February 28th. You may email the completed entry forms and a copy of your dog’s up-to-date Rabies and Parvo DHP/L vaccinations to zeb.breuckman@gmail.com. Please pay the entry fees by making out a check to “RM Chapter of CFNA” and mailing the check to:

Zeb Breuckman, Rocky Mountain chapter CFNA, 430 E Lincoln St., Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: 262-210-1285
Email: zeb.breuckman@gmail.com

**ALL DOGS AT THE TEST SITE MUST HAVE PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING VACCINATIONS: RABIES, PARVO/DHP/L

Test Fees:

NATURAL ABILITY TEST – $ 100.00 Entry Fee*
INTERMEDIATE TEST – $150.00 Entry Fee*
UTILITY FIELD TEST -$200.00 Entry Fee*

*If you are not a member of CFNA, an additional fee of $10.00 will be charged.

Lodging: Towne Place Suites, 175 Avenida Del Rio, Twin Falls, ID 83301 Book your group rate for CFNA Dog Group

Either book your room through the above link or call the front desk and tell them your with the CFNA Dog Group.

REMEMBER MOTEL ETIQUETTE: Do not leave your dog alone in motel room unless you are ABSOUTELY certain it will be quiet. (If dog is left alone in motel room, it should always be in a crate.)

Meals: Lunches will be available on test days for a cost $TBD/person. Dinner and auction will be held at the hotel conference room.

PLEASE REMEMBER – Cars kill dogs. Keep your dog on a leash at all times when in the vicinity of a road or driveway. Do not rely on a well-trained dog.

PLEASE NOTE: CFNA & Chapter are not responsible for injuries to persons or dogs at the test site. Field and water conditions may contain hidden objects that could cause injury as in any hunting activity.

Exposure/Training Days

Sometime during the summer, one of our Bozeman, MT families has been most gracious in hosting an exposure/training day. This is a fun event oriented towards the puppies in the region. There are two training objectives:

Ensure the young dogs get excited over birds, including exposing them to deep enough water so that they must swim.
Expose both dogs and their owners to the elements of the Český Fousek North America (CFNA) testing program.

The remainder of the day is filled with talk of what went well, what could be improved upon for the next exposure/training day, training questions/ideas, wonderful canines, and of possible Fall hunting plans. We conclude the day with a pot-luck barbecue. It’s a great time with members always pitching in with the work of prepping the property, locating birds to purchase, planting birds, providing guidance to new puppy owners, cooking something for the barbecue, and anything else that needs doing.

For specific test information on the testing program, including rule-books, go to the Progeny Testing section of the website. page. For Rocky Mountain test details: