The success of the Gundog Working Test hosted by the Kennel Club last weekend has shown that the sport is more popular than ever among gundog owners.
 
Owners and their dogs attended the four day event at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. Owners took part in several tests, including the Young Handler and International Team Test as well as the Novice and Open HPR, Retriever and Spaniel Tests.
 
Seven international teams took part, with around 300 dogs competing throughout the four days.
 
The main event sponsor was Judges Choice, with Sporting Saint sponsoring the Working Test and Lintran sponsoring the Young Handlers Test. Awards were presented by the Duchess of Devonshire along with Anne Heading, the Chairman of the Working Party.
 
The results were as follows:
 
Young Handler Gundog Working Test
 
FIRST (also won Best Hunting and Best Water Dog)
Dog: Shalloakwest Sydnie Of Mullenscote (English Springer Spaniel)
Handled by J Thatcher
 
SECOND
Dog: Consgrove Sherwood (Labrador Retriever)
Handled by R Chattaway
 
THIRD (also won Best Marking Dog)
Dog: Consgrove Harry (Labrador Retriever)
Handled by R Chattaway
 
FOURTH
Dog: Lowforge Gem of Camusericht (Labrador Retriever)
Handled by C Kerfoot
 
Certificate Of Merit:
Dog: Brookchater Flyn of Staindrop (Labrador Retriever)
Handled by J Trotter

International Retriever Team Test
 
FIRST - Great Britain
Vamp Pipsissewa (Golden Retriever) owned by Mr Fisher
Lowforge Aragon of Leacaz (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr Hartis
Terminane Aisling of Shimnavale (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr R Johnston
Rimouski Caley Oakstan (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr Payne MBE
 
SECOND - Sweden
Justlike Black Wasp (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr Lindstrom
Justlike Albireos Edgar Davids (Labrador Retriever) owned by Miss Ahlgren
Sej(J)Ch/Sej(A)Ch Streamlight’s Fancy Choice (Labrador Retriever) Owned By Mrs Thunander
Sej(J)Ch/Sej(A)Ch Jaktyrans Blixt Gordon (Labrador Retriever) owned by Ms Sommarin
 
THIRD - Ireland
Burren Injector (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr O’Hare
Apache Joe (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr Hughes
Copperbirch Solo (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr Black
Doohooma Lad (Labrador Retriever) owned by Mr Diamond
 
Novice HPR Gundog Working Test
 
FIRST
Dog: Galilean Moon (Hungarian Vizsla)
Owned by M Grobelny
 
SECOND
Dog: Arany’s Evi (German Longhaired Pointer)
Owned by Wilks & Moss
 
THIRD
Dog: Kerride Henry (Hungarian Wireharied Vizsla)
Owned by A Blackledge
 
FOURTH
Dog: Warrendown Atom (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Owned by A Hoyle
 
Certificates of Merit:
Dog: Blamtrinever Dancing Queen (Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla)
Owned by M Johnson
 
Dog: Madcap Purple Finch (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Owned by R Fairbrother
 
Novice Retriever Gundog Working Test
 
FIRST
Dog: Dykesmarsh Englander (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by S Kitson & P Barrett
 
SECOND:
Dog: Anna Perenna of Oakshot (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by J Brocklesby
 
THIRD:
Dog: Willowwyck Baxter (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by J Mee
 
Certificates of Merit:
Dog: Labdom Mull of Minstead (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by I White
 
Dog: Tayfordwoods Saruman (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by W Glue
 
Novice Spaniel Gundog Working Test
 
FIRST
Dog: Budbrooke Bernie (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by J. Close
 
SECOND
Dog: Colcourt Sparky of Boundarymoor (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by N Powell
 
THIRD
Dog: Marshwood Rhona of Carkees (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by M Cox
 
FOURTH
Dog: Parlez Matador (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by  M Leigh
 
Certificates of Merit:
Dog: Spitfire Sortie (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by J W Iliffe & Prof S P Allison
 
Dog: Fleet Fellow (Cocker Spaniel)
Owned by Mr M Hazell-Smith
 
Dog: Samsir’s Union Jack (Cocker Spaniel)
Owned by A Waterhouse
 
Open HPR Gundog Working Test
 
FIRST
Dog: EElyrags Manhattan (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Owned by: L Loveridge
 
SECOND
Dog: Swifthouse Crusader (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Owned by J Hurley
 
THIRD
Dog: Andsal Y Not of Romanriver (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Owned by A Waterhouse
 
FOURTH
Dog: Seehof Finhesse (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Owned by J Hurley
 
Certificate of Merit:
Dog: Blythebeck Elixir (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Owned by Miss E Carter
 
Open Retriever Gundog Working Test
 
FIRST
Dog: Astraglen Hail (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by S Richardson
 
SECOND
Dog: FT Ch Garronpoint Rye of Lincswolds (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by R King
 
THIRD
Dog: Rimrock Hurricane (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by A Latham
 
FOURTH
Dog: FT Ch Blackfoot Scout of Minstead (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by I White
 
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT
Dog: FT Labdom Lewis of Minstead (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by  I White
 
Dog: Tayfordwoods Gryffindor (Labrador Retriever)
Owned by I Ford
 
Open Spaniel Gundog Working Test
 
FIRST & Highest Placed English Springer Spaniel
Dog: Shalloakwest Stag (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by A Ross
 
SECOND
Dog: Millie of Grifinwell (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by D & S Brooks
 
THIRD & Highest Placed Cocker Spaniel
Dog: Mallowdale Trouble (Cocker Spaniel)
Owned by K Dimiler
 
FOURTH
Dog: Boundarymoor Tangled Gorse (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by N Powell
 
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Dog: Tagkai Terran of Hepthorne (English Springer Spaniel)
Owned by  Mr D Moore
 
Debbie Deuchar, Working Dog Activities Manager said: “Everyone did tremendously well and it’s encouraging to see so many people taking part in the sport. This competition is a great way for dogs and owners to demonstrate their skills and develop their experiences in the world of Gundog training.”
                                                
If you are interested in finding out more information about Gundog Working Tests or entering next years event, contact Debbie Deuchar, 020 7518 1013 or visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk
 
 
Ends
13 June 2012
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