The Field TrialsSummer Newsletter 2019

The Kennel Club Gundog Working TestsAnne Heading

It was probably inevitable after two years when we enjoyed warm, sunny weather for the tests, that waterproofs were much to the fore this year. The Working Party congregated on Monday morning to start preparing the site for the week’s events and by the end of the day everyone had had a good soaking, and the following day was much the same, although there was a slight improvement as the week progressed.

Unfortunately, publicity for the Training Day and for the Working Tests had been limited. Consequently, only two entries were received for the Young Handler competition and regrettably it was decided to cancel it. Applications for all the breed training days were much lower than in previous years when they had all been over-subscribed. The Norwegian and Swedish team members and supporters all joined the Retriever training group as late entries which was fortunate as we had invited four trainers instead of the usual two. However, despite our misgivings, all the training sessions appear to have been very well received and much enjoyed by the handlers and by the trainers. No complaints but lots of happy faces!

Twelve countries competed for the Kennel Club’s International Challenge Trophy, the highest number of teams since the competition began in 2011. We were delighted to welcome Austria for the first time and Norway after a five year absence and it was particularly pleasing at the end of the competition when Austria expressed the wish to come back next year. The increased number of competitors inevitably resulted in the tests taking longer to complete, particularly with the walk-up on the first day; nevertheless, we finished in good time on day two. A delighted Irish team completed their hat trick by taking the trophy for the third year in succession and team member, Declan Boyle’s dog FTCh Miller Macduff was top dog for the second year running. Germany was runner-up and the UK team was third, exactly the same result as last year.

The Working Tests for Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs continue to be very popular and attract good entries. With the exception of the HPR Open, all the tests over the weekend were run with full cards. There were one or two competitors who were new to working tests and it was a joy to witness the delight and disbelief on the face of the lady who won the Novice Spaniel test who was running in her first test. Similarly, the lady who won the Novice Retriever test - although she has been a regular competitor in this test - was quite overcome! The standard in the Novice Retriever test this year was markedly improved from 2018. Great was the delight, too, of the lady who came first and second in the HPR Open test.

During the five days we were pleased to welcome Will Delamore and Yvette Moore from our generous sponsor Skinner’s Petfoods, Wilson Young, Steve Croxford and Maurice Cooke, all members of the Kennel Club Board, Steve Dean, Chairman of the KC Charitable Trust, Caroline Kisko, KC Secretary

and Kevin McGuirk, the KC Chief Financial Officer who all took a great interest in the events. Steve Dean and Maurice Cooke are regular attendees who are always happy to get involved and help with the tests.

The KC Working Tests and International Challenge continue to be highly popular and successful events thanks in very large measure to the immense input of all the members of the Working Party and the army of helpers – stewards, dummy throwers, caterers, etc. - who so willingly give their time to ensure that everything runs like clockwork.

International Retriever Team ChallengeAlan Rees (2348)

International awards

After our walk over on the Wednesday afternoon - John Yarwood, the course designer, and his helpers had set out a very challenging series of tests - well balanced to test the International dogs to their full capability, whilst challenging the handlers as well.

On the first day I judged at the simulated drive, then a double mark, the first was on a difficult line past the corner of a wood over a small wall and through a long length of unseen terrain, the second was slightly longer out to the right of the first mark but again quite difficult. Dogs struggled on this exercise, as my marks showed, with only the very best dogs and handlers meeting the standard. This was an exercise set up well, challenging and I would have loved to run my dog over the exercise.

The second day I judged a static test - there was a low difficult mark thrown from behind rhododendrons followed by a shot to an unseen retrieve some 50 metres on from the mark. Again the test was set up to test dogs and handlers and only one maximum score was achieved over the test. Some dogs showed resistance to cross the fast running stream for the mark.

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Anne Heading greets all the handlers in the morning © Andrew Charlesworth

The Duchess of Devonshire receives a gift from the Kennel Club © Andrew Charlesworth

Open Retriever winner Lee Jackson © Andrew Charlesworth

Open Spaniel winner Mrs D Mould © Andrew Charlesworth

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As an overall comment for the International event I thought the standard was slightly down on the past years. The ground used and tests set were fair but challenging, the best I’ve seen for some years, and all teams enjoyed the challenge.

International Retriever Team Test Results

1st – Ireland

Burrendale Rambler, handled by Tony O’Hare Shimmavale Jasmine of Drumnamoe, handled by John Barr Highwalk Galway, handled Tonny Rodger FTCh Miller McDuff, handled by Declan Boyle

2nd – Germany

Favourite Fellow Earl, handled by Alf Schulz Huels’ Hunters Indigo River, handled by Yvonne Korradi Crossers Ace, handled by Ralf Janik Deep Imact Beam Me Up Scotti, handled by Ursula Scholz

3rd – United Kingdom

Southebys Choice of Wedgnock, handled by Steve Richardson Aneeterbeg Neville, handled by Tadhg Kelly Misty Longa, handled by George Buchan Stauntonvale Buckwheat of Llangynior, handled by Nigel Probert

4th – France

Fendawood Earlybird, handled by Laurent Balédent Liverycroft Apache Gold, handled by Bruno Julien Astraglen Goliath, handled by Brahim Bouzid Fenhart Clyde, handled by Sarah Inglis-Laubie

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Kathryn Mansfield Governance and Education Executive

Debbie DeucharSenior Manager – Governance and Education

It only seems like five minutes ago since we were writing the Spring Field Trials newsletter but yet here we are with the summer edition. This newsletter is jam-packed full of reports, photos and results from the Kennel Club Gundog Working Tests held at Chatsworth House by gracious permission of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and kindly sponsored by Skinner’s. We had a rather damp year this year, although the weather did improve slightly, however that didn’t stop competitors turning up and making the event a tremendous success. Thank you to all the volunteers who assist with making this event possible.

Kennel Club staff Kate Broers and Charlotte McNamara attended the Game Fair at Hatfield House at the end of July. The Kennel Club has partnered with Weatherbys to launch CombiBreed™ health tests packages, a simplified process for canine genetic health testing to benefit both dog breeders and owners. The packages involve using a single cheek swab to check a dog’s DNA, with results automatically registered on the dog’s record on the Kennel Club health tests results finder.

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More information can be found by visiting; www.thekennelclub.org.uk/combibreed

The Kennel Club would also like to thank the display handlers, Rory Major, Roy Ellershaw and Adrian Slater. Adrian also managed to find the time to compete in the home nations test and achieved the best hunting Spaniel, for the second year running and helped the England team to victory.

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The Irish team winning the International Team Test

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Novice and Open Spaniel Gundog Working TestsAdrian Slater (2364)

Another successful and well organised event by the Kennel Club on one of the best grounds in the UK for hosting Tests.

The Novice Spaniel event consisted of a hunt up with each Judge, one Judge watching the mark and the other Judge watching the blind. Then all 20 dogs were taken to the lake for the water test, which consisted of a mark with a shot.

The Open Spaniel test took place on the Sunday, which was again a hunt up with both judges, one judge having a blind in front and the other judge having a mark with a distraction thrown out on the dogs return. All 20 dogs were then taken for the water test where two dogs competed at the same time.

The top eight dogs in the afternoon did three further tests and the winners were then selected.

Judges Ian Bogacki and Adrian Slater

Novice Spaniel Gundog Working Test Results

1st Roanlodge Dallas, Cocker Spaniel handled by L Morgan

2nd Clevlow High Five, English Springer Spaniel handled by K Warman

3rd Chesterford Bee Jones, English Springer Spaniel handled by Mr G R Bee

4th Dakotagun Shaw, Cocker Spaniel handled by Mr P Mcgregor

CoM Roxberg Kate’s Twister Tilly at Shirebrook, English Springer Spaniel handled by Mrs K Jeffrey

CoM Woodmagic Willet, Cocker Spaniel handled by Mrs M J Stubbs

CoM Purlodge Lilac Time, English Springer Spaniel handled by Mr R G Goodspeed

Open Spaniel Gundog Working Test Results

1st Marketgate Marble, English Springer Spaniel handed by Mrs D Mould

2nd Rushymoor Rasta, English Springer Spaniel handled by Mr N Howe

3rd Kentixen Shawnee of Musspring, English Springer Spaniel handled by Mrs S E Musselwhite

4th Marshwood Flora, English Springer Spaniel handled by Mr M A Cos

Novice Retriever Gundog Working TestMike Larkin (3043)

What a beautiful venue, I must thank Anne Heading, Chairman and Katie Broers Field Trial Secretary for the invitation to judge for the Kennel Club, at the Chatsworth Estate.

The tests were set by John Yarwood with the help of Jamie Bettinson. They made fantastic use of the ground. The tests were very practical, and Jamie did a wonderful job running the line on the walk up.

We were down to two dogs for the run off for first place, and Shirley Carew with her dog Mitforton Queensberry Of Cavers owned and bred by herself received a score of 20/20, sadly the 2nd dog failed, so 1st place was decided. My co judges were David Brown and Steve Cullis.

Steve Cullis (2759)

Rain had been forecast but in the end the weather was kind and the day thankfully remained dry. In the morning I judged a walked-up test together with Mike Larkin, which was held in a large undulating field of grass and reeds. Thanks to the organisation of Jamie Bettinson and his team of helpers the exercise ran like clockwork. Each competing dog and handler had four retrieves which tested marking ability and handling across the sometimes tricky ground but well within the standard expected for a novice test. In the afternoon there was a static test consisting of a marked retrieve up a wooded bank into bracken, followed by a blind retrieve down a track to the right of where we were standing. All the dogs succeeded on this exercise and seemed to enjoy the variety of terrain, particularly hunting through the bracken for the mark. It was very nice to see a number of new handlers taking part and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves whatever the outcome for their dogs.

Novice Retriever winner Ms S Carew & Maurice Cooke, Kennel Club Board member

Novice Retriever Gundog Working Test Results

1st Mitforton Queensberry of Cavers, handled by Ms S Carew

2nd Stauntonvale Lemon Possett, handled by Mrs L J Hill

3rd Upperaughton Blackberry, handled by Mr Arthur Telfair

4th Glenfia Hero, handled by Ms C E Wood

CoM Bromleywood Cinnamon, handled Mr S North

CoM Allerthorpe Lady in Pink, handled Mr P M White

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Novice and Open Hunt, Point and Retrieve Gundog Working TestsPhil Pearson (2160) and Val O Keeffe (2330)

Novice Test

We had rather damp weather this year, however the weather was mostly kind to all the competitors, with cloud cover on the first day and light rain in the afternoon, we saw a good standard overall. The dogs were asked to pick a variety of retrieves from a straight seen, to blinds with a shot fired. Most retrieves were brought to hand, the most experienced handlers used the terrain well. We asked the dogs to quarter the field set aside for hunting into the wind, however the wind did not cooperate, gusting one minute and dying the next! Along with swirling around and changing direction. This made it very difficult for the novices. A seen retrieve into water with no shot fired finished the tests for the day. The top two dogs only had one mark separating them, the other competitors did really well but overall the winning dog /handler partnership of Mr John Bennett with Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Tweed Mull deserved his placing.

John Bennett, Novice HPR winner, with the Duchess of Devonshire

Open Test

On the second day the tests were set to a higher standard and, as expected, we saw some good working partnerships. The sun made an appearance briefly in the afternoon, but at least it stayed dry throughout the day. As in the novice test, retrieving, we had seen, blinds with shot fired and distraction dummies thrown. All dogs that completed the tests had retrieved to hand. For the hunting test we tried to work dogs into the wind in the field allocated to us, most dogs worked the wind well with little interference from the handlers.

The water test consisted of a blind retrieve over water, no shot was fired, this proved difficult for a few handlers, mostly due to a group of ducklings deciding to inspect proceedings during most of the test. We had to stop in order to shoo the ducklings away while the dogs went across the open stretch of water. The winning dog /handler partnership of Suzi Burton with Weimaraner Trubon Grafyte Treve was clearly well out in front of the other dogs. The handler also came in second place with her other Weimaraner Northern Arrows Merry Maus Von Trubon.

Both Val and I would like to thank the Kennel Club for inviting us to judge at this prestigious event, and to Eddie Kania and his team of volunteers for ferrying us around and throwing dummies during the day’s events.

Novice Hunt, Point and Retrieve Gundog Working Test Results

1st Tweed Mull, Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla handled by Mr John Bennett

2nd SHCh Tournesol Iagan, Brittany handled by Mr J and Mrs N J Wordsworth

3rd Feldhund Hot Shot, Weimaraner handled by Dr M.S Pusey

4th Fassfields Silver Lining, Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla handled by Ms H Gray

Open Hunt, Point and Retrieve Gundog Working Test Results

1st Trubon Grafyte Treve, Weimaraner handled by Ms S E Burton

2nd Nothern Arrows Merry Maus Von Trubon, Weimaraner handled by Ms S E Burton

3rd Aytee Juniper, German Shorthaired Pointer handled by Mrs Hustler

4th Ladyhawke Perdita, German Shorthaired Pointer handled by L Holmes

CoM Sh Ch Crumpsbrook Bayleaf Von Rulander, Large Munsterlander handled by Miss K & Mr M Lloyd & Smith

CoM Sirilta Solitaire, German Shorthaired Pointer handled by Mr & Mrs Davison

CoM Merle Haffard, German Wirehaired Pointer handled by Mr G Saint

CoM Penidasher Lucky Lad, German Shorthaired Pointer handled by Mr N R Boden

CoM Moorrunner Isla at Gilleyfield, German Wirehaired Pointer handled by L Holmes

Open Retriever Gundog Working TestPhil Allen (3)

Firstly I would like to thank the Kennel Club for inviting me to judge such a prestigious event. On the first day I had a double retrieve with a mark over uneven ground, followed by a blind through a gateway in a wall. With a side wind that proved very awkward for the dogs.

On the second day I had a mark over a fence in a wood, followed by a blind against a fallen tree about 100 metres into the wood, this caused problems for the handler’s if they lost sight of their dogs. Most of the dogs managed these exercises, some better than others.

Open Retriever Gundog Working Test Results

1st Laggenhill Dawn of Blackgrass, handled by Mr L Jackson

2nd Shadeoak Major, handled by Mr C Pilkington

3rd Ftch Hawksrigg Balgaire Of Meonvalley, handled by Ms S J W Miles

4th Maderablanca Amarillo, handled by Mr S Le Voi

CoM Helnorall Magnum, handled by Mr R Smallman

CoM Fendawood Harold, handled by Mr Latham

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ReportThe Kennel Club Pointer & Any Variety Setter Field Trial – Novice, All Aged and Open StakesHeld at Six Mile Bottom, Nr Newmarket, Cambridgeshire by kind permission of Mr R Clarke on 12 and 13 April 2019.

Judges Mr A W Young (A1790) Mr O Koppitsch (NP3795)

Despite being a mid-April day the weather was cooler than anticipated with a fairly stiff breeze, both of which made the scenting conditions very difficult. The Novice and All Aged Stakes unfortunately concluded with no awards being given as the dogs had struggled with the conditions. The partridge were not sitting very tightly and an abundance of hares frequently lead the less experienced dogs astray!

The open stake really tested the dogs with several finding the lure of the bolting hares irresistible, and others not using the wind as effectively as they could have. Those dogs and handlers in the placings had worked hard for their awards and all were well deserved.

Novice No awards

All-Aged No Awards

Open Stake awards

1st FTCh Koram Mick (Pointer dog) owned by Ms M Jacques

2nd Windhovering Alder (Pointer dog) owned by Mr T D Hall

3rd Dunroon Ginger Pickle (Irish Setter bitch) owned by Mrs S Jales

Supervision of dogs - Guidance for Retriever and Spaniel Trials under the Four Judge SystemRegulation J(A)4.(e)Regulations do not stand alone, but must often be read in conjunction with others. Regulation J(A)4.(e) reads “Handlers should be instructed where to try from and be given reasonable directions as to where game fell. If the dogs tried fail to complete the retrieve the Judges should search the area of the fall... “Notice that it says ‘the Judges’ and not ‘all the Judges’. Why does this matter? Well, judges have an obligation to keep a watchful eye on dogs under them yet, in walked-up retriever trials especially, we invariably see all three (in a three judge trial) or four judges leave the line unattended as they stride out to search the area of a fall. Would it not be better if one of them remained behind to keep the line in view? It goes without saying that the first obligation is the ethical one which is to recover dead or wounded game as expeditiously as possible. But this is one of those situations, perhaps, where a balance has to be struck between obligations which are surely entirely compatible.

Reissued from Field Trials Newsletter Spring 2013, written by the late Graham Cox.

Retriever regulation – Official InterpretationThe Field Trials Committee has noted a number of specific Regulations relating to Retriever trials and the varied interpretation by Judges to these Regulations. In the interest of consistency and fairness to competitors, the Field Trials Committee require Judges to interpret these Regulations in the following ways.

These are as follows:

Order of sending: Dogs in line should be sent in order, even where this results in a dog being given consecutive retrieves. A new dog coming into line would not be sent for the next retrieve.

Re-filling the line: In the interest of simplicity, the line should be filled numerically from right to left. In the event that 3 or 4 dogs go out in a Four Judge Trial the line should be filled numerically from the right. The only exception to this is, when only one dog remains in the line on the left side, then the lowest numbered dog coming into the line would come in to back up that dog.

Odds and evens judging: For the sake of simplicity, each Judge should try the dogs on his or her own side, with two in line and two in close proximity on the lead. Dogs from one side must not be brought across to the other side. The odds and evens system should not be used ‘on a whim’ but should only be used where there are compelling reasons to do so. Where a trial is being judged on the odds and evens system, the point at which the trial may revert to normal procedure would depend on circumstances applying at the time and would be at the discretion of the Judges. However, it must not be before completion of the second round.

Excessive or noisy handling: Judges should not impose their own style of handling on to the handler, or impose any penalties due to the competitor’s style of handling, unless the handling is in breach of the J Regulations. Handlers should have the freedom to use such commands as they see fit, and to use items such as handkerchiefs, should they wish to do so.

Subsequent round dogs: In respect of the point at which dogs that are already through to the next round should be brought into line, to back up dogs already in the line, there should always be a back-up dog. For example, if there are two first round dogs left, two second round dogs should be brought in to back them up. However, it is general practice to run down to only one dog at the end of 2nd round, before bringing in 3rd round dogs as back up. Guidance will be issued to this effect.

Cross retrieving: The use of cross retrieving is discretionary and should be based on the best use of game.

Water Certificate: There is no necessity for a dog to have completed a retrieve from water in order to be granted a Water Certificate, but it must have been observed to enter water readily and to swim to the satisfaction of the Judges. A Judge may withhold a Water Certificate where a dog has committed an eliminating fault during the test. However, another attempt may be made on another occasion.

Unforeseen circumstances: When a Judge is unable to complete a trial, the first principle in such circumstances is to finish the trial. The Kennel Club should be contacted immediately (or as soon as it is practical) by telephone by the host Society, to advise the circumstances, and a full report submitted after the trial. The matter will be referred to the Field Trials Committee who will ratify the results, if appropriate (see article in Field Trial Newsletter winter 2018 edition).

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Clubs and Societies are reminded of the necessity to keep their health and safety policies under constant review. A detailed risk assessment should be in place for each individual trial which takes into account the specific circumstances and how any risks may be mitigated. A generalised risk assessment form may be used as a basis, but it must be adapted for each specific trial. The Kennel Club provides a standard template for this purpose, which can be found on the website https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/1160533/generic-risk-assessment-for-field-trials.pdf

Code of Good Shooting PracticeThe Field Trials Committee would like to advise Field Trial secretaries, judges and competitors that the guidance on the Code of Good Shooting Practice has been updated. The updated version can be found on the website https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/1160536/code-of-good-shooting-practice.pdf. It should be noted that the guidance includes grounds used for training days as well as Field Trials, and that competitors and judges should not participate in training days on grounds that do not comply with the Code.

Some queries have arisen in relation to the Code and specifically about partridge call birds being kept in pens once the shooting season has commenced. The Kennel Club has sought guidance from the steering committee which oversees the Code and they have replied as follows:

“The release of birds is included within the Code - primarily under section 7, which in the opening sentence advises: “Under normal circumstances, all birds should be released before the start of their shooting season. Shooting must not commence until the birds are mature and fully adapted to the wild – a minimum of one month from release. Birds must never be released to replenish or replace any birds already released and shot in that season. Partridge release pens should be removed before shooting begins”.

We think this is clear enough but as the Code does not specifically say you cannot use call birds once the season has commenced, some might argue that if these birds are in a pen that is not meant for release and the birds are never going to be released, then this would be okay. However, such action would raise a number of questions such as why it needed to be done (a potential indicator of unacceptable bad practice such as ‘topping up’) and also raise the very serious issue of welfare.

Therefore, for the avoidance of doubt we would advise that the use of call birds once shooting has commenced would not be in compliance with the Code.

The Code does recognise that there could be circumstances whereby a shoot might not be able to remove a partridge release pen - due to poor weather and ground conditions, for example - but this would be the exception and in such instances the shoot in question should make it clearly obvious that such pens are not in use such as dismantling the pen or, at the very least, removing nets and other infrastructure.

We are extremely grateful to the Kennel Club and the Field Trials Committee for supporting the Code and its values to promote high standards for the long-term good of both shooting and working gundogs.”

Further information can be obtained by contacting; The Secretary, Code of Good Shooting Practice, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HL. Tel: 01244 573 019 Email: secretary@codeofgoodshootingpractice.org.uk

Amendments to the Field Trial J RegulationsThe Field Trials Committee recommended approval of the following amendments to the J Regulations. These have been approved by the Board and are effective 1 January 2020:

Regulation J7: TO: A dog must, at the time of entry for a Trial, be registered on the Kennel Club Breed Register or have recorded an Authority to Compete (ATC) Number as required by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations in the owner’s name (or registration of transfer applied for). In the case of joint registered owners the full name of every registered owner must be given…

(Insertion in bold)

New Regulation J5.b.(1)(ii): TO: A statement reminding competitors that dogs must be registered on the Kennel Club Breed Register or have recorded an Authority to Compete (ATC) Number to be eligible to compete in a field trial.

(Insertion in bold. Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered)

Kennel Club Field Trial Panel Judges ListThe following judges have been added to the official panels of Field Trial Judges:

RETRIEVERS “A” Mr B Barker (2456) Mr K Broomfield (2214) Mr L Hartis (3244) Mr A Meldrum (2314) Mr R Worrall (3032)

RETRIEVERS “B” Mr P Abbs (3395) Mrs P Cullis (2704) Mr T Forgie (3448) Mrs L Robertson (3666) Mr T Rodgers (3033) Mrs J White (2823)

SPANIELS “A” Mr A Hopkins-Young (3297) Mr N Powell (3488) Mr J Semmens (2703)

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SPANIELS “B” Mr W Drummond (3718)

Mr R Gorman (3335)

Mr C Hasson (3392)

Mr J Keegan (2858)

Mr J O’Connor (3663)

Mr J Toon (3547)

Mr P Williams (3707)

HPRs “A” Mr R Chellumbrun (3493)

Mrs A Jones (3075)

Mr S Pleasance (3364)

HPRs “B” Mrs C Kimberley (3622)

POINTERS & SETTERS “A” Mr J Naylor (2530)

We regret to report the death of the following judges: Mr A J R Jones (75) (A Panel Retrievers), Mr D Probert (2739) (A Panel Retrievers) and Mr Russell (2765) (A Panel Spaniel) judge and Field Trial Secretary for the Spaniel Club.

We regret to advise of the retirement of the following judges who are thanked for their many years of service: Mr J Halstead (51) (A Panel Retrievers) and Mr E A Martin (1994) (A Panel Spaniels).

Working Gundog CertificateCongratulations to the following handlers and their dogs who achieved the Working Gundog Certificate on dummies.

Artemis Shadow (Spaniel (English Springer)) Miss A Rowley

Broomsward Armani (Retriever (Flat Coated) Mrs K Bargh

Califern Diablo (Retriever (Labrador)) Miss J Yeoman

Casblaidd Island in the Sky (Retriever (Flat Coated)) Mrs C Hewison

Cleyhill Charger (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs S Anneley

Cockroost Pine (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr B Richards

Greenfox Ash (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs P Rogers

Hillfarm Nero (Retriever (Labrador)) Miss E Thomas

Ingdalehowl Athena (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs J Mayes

Lowsommer Blacksmiths Rose (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs E Woods

Moonwater Griogair Gill (Retriever (Golden)) Mr P Owen

Piacente Modica (Italian Spinone) Mrs M Partridge

Rollenwood Moycullan (German Shorthaired Pointer) Mr M Limb

Texacali Catfish Retriever (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs N Cambrook

Wickmoor Bramble (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs J Mayes

Congratulations to the following handler and her dog which achieved the Working Gundog Certificate on game.

Rokko Vom Flörbach (Large Munsterlander) Mrs J Lane

Application for Permission to Hold Field TrialsSocieties wishing to register their views on the following application should do so in writing, stating their reasons for supporting or objecting to the application. The application will be considered by the Field Trials Committee on the 18 September 2019 and therefore responses must be with the Kennel Club by 30 August 2019.

Burns and Becks Gundog Club 1 Day Open AV Retriever Stake (from 2020 season)

Approved Applications for Permission to Hold Field TrialsHunt Point & Retrieve Gundog Association All-Aged AV HPR Stake

Kent Surrey and Sussex Labrador Retriever Club Two day Open AV Retriever Stake

Lancashire and Merseyside Field Trial Society Open AV Spaniel (except Spaniel [Cocker]) Stake

Usk Valley Working Gundog Club Novice Spaniel (Cocker) Stake

Usk Valley Working Gundog Club Novice AV HPR Stake

Approved Application to hold a Show Gundog Working Certificate DayHunt Point and Retrieve Gundog Association

Harry HardwickeThe Kennel Club was sad to learn of the passing of Harry Hardwicke who passed away on Saturday 19 May. Harry gave so much to the Spaniel world, competing in and judging field trials. Harry was a member of the Field Trials Sub-Committee between 1984 and 2000 and Chairman between 1992 and 1999. He was also Chairman of the Spaniel Club, organising the Spaniel Championships for many years, but maybe his greatest legacy was the formation of the Three Shires Spaniel Meet of which he was Chairman and President. He had for many years been part of the Midland spaniel get together competing in the internationals organised by the late Peter Moxon and had represented England at the CLA Game Fair for many years. When he helped to form the Three Shires Spaniel Meet he felt he was putting something back into the Spaniel world, and in 1972 he brought together a group of people to form the Club which still continues more than forty years later.

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Introducing

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walked up trialling and training for Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs. The estate offers both

Pheasant and Partridge shooting and the varied terrain offers opportunities for all breeds of

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