Hunt Point Retrievers

   The Hunt Point Retrieve section of the BWWGS are endeavouring to put on for its members and those interested in the various HPR breeds a varying calendar of events. We cater for all the breeds in the group. We are not breed specific. The breeds include the following; Bracco Italiano, Brittany, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, German Longhaired Pointer, Korthals Griffon, Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Italian Spinone, Large Munsterlander, and Weimaraner (longhaired and shorthaired, but all the same breed).

   For those who have not heard of this group of dogs, they are all continental gundogs that were imported into this country in the second half of the last century and are expected to do three elements of work. They are very versatile and in the main are used as rough shooting dogs and can adapt their pace to suit different terrains such as woodland, moor and marshland, but some are better suited to specific ground than others as their breeding, size, structure and movement dictates. Some of their ancestors were bred to hunt wild boar and deer but today’s dogs are expected to work on fur and feather. They are also popular with falconers and deerstalkers.

   Our calendar of events cover Field Trials and Gundog Working Tests, carried out under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations, Spring Pointing Tests, Grouse Pointing Tests, Field Trial Training, Water Training, and initial Gundog Training (2nd Tuesday afternoon in the month) for puppies, beginners, novice, dogs and handlers. Our aim is to enjoy our dogs and to see them doing naturally what they were bred to do.

FIELD TRIALS   2009/2010
Entry forms for these trials are available off our forms page just Click Here

Field Trial 1, NOVICE STAKE FOR ANY VARIETY OF H.P.R. OCTOBER 2009   (max 12 runners)
Date   Friday 16th October 2009,   Meet at 8.45AM for a 9.00AM start
Venue   Hamptworth Estate, Wiltshire
Judges   Mr J Field (A Panel) and Mr R Davies (NP2956)
Entries   Members £20      Non Members £30
Closing Date for Entries   Wednesday 7th October 2009
Draw   Friday 9th October 2009

Field Trial 2, OPEN STAKE FOR ANY VARIETY OF H.P.R. DECEMBER 2009   (max 12 runners)
Date   Monday 7th of December 2009,   Meet at 8.45AM for a 9.00AM start
Venue   Alvington, Glos
Judges   Mr T Russell (A1476) and Mr T Horsefield (A2147)
Entries   Members £20      Non Members £30
Closing Date for Entries   Saturday 28th November 2009
Draw   Monday 30th November 2009
Awards   Metford Plate to 1st Place