Updated 07.07.21
RETRIEVERS
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2021
AV Retriever Trials
Schedule and Standing Instructions: Click here Entry form: Click here Code of Best Practice for Retriever FT Competitors: Click here Risk Assessment: Click here
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Before entering a Field Trial please familiarize yourself with Kennel Club J Rules and Regulations for Field Trials, the BWWGS Standing Instructions and our Risk Assessment.
Some members are still not paying the correct amount of subs; this is now £10. Please check your standing order which should be paid on the 1st March annually. Only fully paid up members will be given preference in our trial draws.
WORKING TEST RESULTS 2021
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On 21st August 2021 Bristol and West Working Gundog Society held its Novice and Open Walked-up Tests (on field trial lines) at Rissington Road by kind invitation of Tim and Charlotte Earnshaw. Our Judges were Craig Perry, Clare Baker, Charlotte Wilkinson and Debbie Polley. Chief Steward was Lauire Pittaway and Lucy Mixture was our Dog Steward. Karen McCarthy ran the line and dummy throwers. I have to express my thanks and admiration for 2 top-quality tests overseen by our team of Judges and Stewards. 100% positive feedback from competitors. We could not have done it without the valuable help of Aileen Jones, Linda Carse, Gail Keyte, Steve Lax, Jules Morgan, Dave Miller, Chris Ryder, Betsy and Pete Bradford and Nicky Godding. You are all intrepid stalwarts and my sincere thanks go to you all.
Kindly sponsored by Skinners Pet foods |
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Novice
1st Bellspaddle Tarrasman Of Smithsteads, Judith Dunckley
2nd Ffynongain Ella, Lucy Bevan
3rd Kaliture Burdock, Julian Price
4th Sorrelcott Las Vegas, Helen Goodwin
COM Breckmarsh Adalee, Tucker Munday
Hawksthorn Explorer, Lisa Harris
Breckmarsh Emeric, Cherry Smith
Jobeshill Ruaha Of Hassycott, Julia Redpath
1st Bellspaddle Tarrasman Of Smithsteads, Judith Dunckley
2nd Ffynongain Ella, Lucy Bevan
3rd Kaliture Burdock, Julian Price
4th Sorrelcott Las Vegas, Helen Goodwin
COM Breckmarsh Adalee, Tucker Munday
Hawksthorn Explorer, Lisa Harris
Breckmarsh Emeric, Cherry Smith
Jobeshill Ruaha Of Hassycott, Julia Redpath
Open
1st Cynhinfa Allie Of Mynydddu, Josh Griffiths
2nd Maderablanca , Amarillo S Le Voi
3rd Mekoro Shot Marker Of Waterford, Jayne Coley
4th Nobsquinton Nettle, Claire Raymond
COM Bearbrace Gloveian, Ian Glover
Dealminster Drew Of Hassycott, Morton Redpath
Artistryn Bingo At Maddistream, Gill Awty
1st Cynhinfa Allie Of Mynydddu, Josh Griffiths
2nd Maderablanca , Amarillo S Le Voi
3rd Mekoro Shot Marker Of Waterford, Jayne Coley
4th Nobsquinton Nettle, Claire Raymond
COM Bearbrace Gloveian, Ian Glover
Dealminster Drew Of Hassycott, Morton Redpath
Artistryn Bingo At Maddistream, Gill Awty
Training:
Nothing arranged at present
Nothing arranged at present
RETRIEVERS |
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There are eight breeds classified by the Kennel Club as Retrievers: Chesapeake Bay; Curly Coated; Flat Coated; Golden; Irish Water Spaniel, Labrador and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. Many are still active in Working Tests and the Field Trials, but, Labradors are by far the most numerous and successful. The Golden Retriever is next and the Flat Coated Retriever is sadly rarely seen in Open Trials these days. With their air scenting ability and excellent noses, Flatcoats were once the main stay of the shooting field and I have seen them work very well in Sweden where they shoot mostly in the forest where the breed has been developed for this purpose and is still very popular.
Golden Retrievers originated in Scotland. Bred by the Earl of Tweedmouth at Guisachan, they are still favoured by some gamekeepers in Scotland. Like the Flatcoat, they also have this clever air scenting ability and in certain conditions will find game more easily than the Labrador.
However it is the Labrador with its shorter coat and easy temperament that has become the most common shooting companion. These were originally bred by the Duke of Buccleuch from dogs brought over from Newfoundland by French fishermen. The breed was called Labrador because there was already a breed called Newfoundland.
It was perhaps poignant that the last 3 day Retriever Championship was held at Drumlanrig Castle on the Queensbury Estate, seat of the Dukes of Buccleuch, in Dec.2015, as it was here that the first Three Day Retriever Championship was held many years ago. The original Buccleuch Labrador line had died out but the present Duke, very fortunately for us, is a great supporter of our sport and has therefore commissioned David Lisset to breed back as closely as possible to the original line. David now runs several dogs with the Buccleuch affix.
The Bristol & West Working Gundog Club runs three Trials a year: A Qualifying Two Day Open and two Novice Trials. We have also run Novice and Puppy Working Tests as these seem to be where the greatest demand for Tests is.
For further information about anything relating to retriever breeding, training or competing, please contact our Field Trial Secretary or any member of the Retriever Committee.
Golden Retrievers originated in Scotland. Bred by the Earl of Tweedmouth at Guisachan, they are still favoured by some gamekeepers in Scotland. Like the Flatcoat, they also have this clever air scenting ability and in certain conditions will find game more easily than the Labrador.
However it is the Labrador with its shorter coat and easy temperament that has become the most common shooting companion. These were originally bred by the Duke of Buccleuch from dogs brought over from Newfoundland by French fishermen. The breed was called Labrador because there was already a breed called Newfoundland.
It was perhaps poignant that the last 3 day Retriever Championship was held at Drumlanrig Castle on the Queensbury Estate, seat of the Dukes of Buccleuch, in Dec.2015, as it was here that the first Three Day Retriever Championship was held many years ago. The original Buccleuch Labrador line had died out but the present Duke, very fortunately for us, is a great supporter of our sport and has therefore commissioned David Lisset to breed back as closely as possible to the original line. David now runs several dogs with the Buccleuch affix.
The Bristol & West Working Gundog Club runs three Trials a year: A Qualifying Two Day Open and two Novice Trials. We have also run Novice and Puppy Working Tests as these seem to be where the greatest demand for Tests is.
For further information about anything relating to retriever breeding, training or competing, please contact our Field Trial Secretary or any member of the Retriever Committee.