The purpose of the Working Certificate (WC) and Working Certificate Excellent (WCX) Tests are to encourage the development of the Golden Retriever’s natural hunting and retrieving abilities.
These Tests are designed to demonstrate the natural abilities of a retriever as stated in the AKC Retriever Advisory Committee Supplement:
- accurate marking and memory of falls,
- intelligence,
- attention,
- style,
- good nose,
- perseverance,
- desire and
- trainability.
The Working Certificate consists of simple land and water tests using upland birds, such as pheasants and waterfowl, such as ducks.
The Working Certificate Excellent Test is designed to demonstrate the dog’s development in training beyond the Working Certificate to a higher level.