Tests and Trials

How can I get involved in field trials?

I have an 18-month-old cocker spaniel, which I work, and I am considering going to a field trial with a view to spectating and, at a later stage, taking part myself. I live in Lancaster — could you tell me what I need to do to get involved? Read more

Will a poor gundog test affect my Working Gundog Certificate?

I am considering trying for my Working Gundog Certificate (WGC) at Chatsworth in a novice working test. If I get a low score on a test, will that mean a fail for the WGC as well? Read more

How can I find out more about the rules of field trials?

Gundog training: Test & Trials: I am new to gundog competitions; how can I find out more about the rules of field trials? Read more

Why was a dog put out in the last Cocker Spaniel Championship?

Gundog training: Tests and trials: At the last Cocker Spaniel Championship, three dogs pegged live birds in succession, but only the last one was put out. Why would that have been? Read more

Do show-winning spaniels ever compete successfully in trials?

Gundog training test & trials: Do show-winning English springers ever compete successfully in trials? Read more

Are all breeds expected to work at the same speed?

Gundog training: Will an Italian spinone or a munsterlander be expected to work with the same speed as a German shorthaired pointer in a field trial? Read more

If 1st place gets disqualified, will 2nd place become winner?

Gundog training: Tests & trials: If a dog that wins a trial subsequently gets disqualified, will the dog in second place automatically become the winner? Read more

Should a spaniel always immediately drop when it flushes a bird?

Gundog training: Should a spaniel always immediately drop when it flushes a bird? Read more

Cocker spaniel field trials results

Cocker spaniels: The last Kennel Club field trials of 2012 were held by the Kennel Club in Norfolk. Read more

Results of Kennel Club cocker spaniel Field Trials

Results of Kennel Club cocker spaniel Field Trials: The Kennel Club held its final two field trials of 2012 in Norfolk recently, with the Novice Cocker Spaniel Field Trial at Castle Rising, King’s Lynn, and the Open Cocker Spaniel Field Trial at Congham, King’s Lynn. Read more