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Gundogs
Lurchers: the best dog for rabbiting
Lurchers are not a breed as such but a ‘variety of types’ arrived at either by accident or design for a given use.
GRCN test at Crathorn
The first working test of the Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria was held at Crathorn Estate by kind permission of Lord Crathorne, headkeeper Peter Hugill and David Dugdale.
Bucks URC at Mayridge Farm
The Bucks Area of the United Retriever Club held their summer open test at Mayridge Farm, Englefield Estate.
West of England LRC at South Over shoot
The West of England Labrador Retriever Club held a novice working test at South Over shoot, Frampton, Dorset.
When should you move gundogs on to live game?
Gundogs: I've been training my gundog with dummes until now.
A gundog’s dinner
Getting your dog’s diet right can reduce the risk of injury and enhance its performance in the field — vet Harvey Carruthers provides a diet plan
Kintbury Gundog Club’s Spring Working Test
The Kintbury Gundog Club held their annual spring working test for a.v. spaniels at the West Woodhay estate, by kind permission of Harry Henderson and keeper David Barton.
Bucks URC open test at Cookshall Farm
The Bucks Area of the United Retriever Club held an open working test at Cookshall Farm, West Wycombe by kind permission of Mr. K. Finking.
How do I treat my gundog’s broken toenails?
What is the best way to deal with my Labrador’s broken toe nails? Whenever I let my dog’s get too long, they split and crack.
How do I get my labrador retrieving again?
Labrador retrieving: I need to get my labrador retrieving to a higher standard.
Strathmore Gundog Club open Ess stake
Strathmore Gundog Club held their open qualifying stake for English springer spaniels at the beautiful Airlie estate in the heart of the Angus glens.
Chiltern Gundog Society novice cocker trial
The Chiltern Gundog Society held a novice cocker spaniel trial at Pump Farm Shoot, Bucks, by kind permission of R. Mash and the Pump Farm Syndicate.
Moray Firth English springer spaniel stakes
The Moray Firth Spaniel and Retriever Club held their open English springer spaniel trial at Glenferness, with a novice stake held the next day at Tomatin.
West Lancs Gundogs a.v. spaniel test
West Lancs Gundogs, Lancashire recently held a novice any variety spaniel test.
Gwynedd Spaniel Club open cocker at Hales
The Gwynedd Spaniel Club held their open cocker spaniel trial at the Hales estate in Shropshire, by kind invitation of Mr R. Hall.
Making the most of the field trial season
FTCh Wendearose Hector of Riversway is pictured with some of this season’s trophys.
What do hip scores mean for gundogs?
I have seen dogs advertised with 'hips 7, eyes 5'. What do these figures mean?
Arfon Working Gundog Club’s first ESS open
The Arfon Working Gundog Club held its first open English springer spaniel trial at Glasfryn Estate, Gwynedd by kind permission of Gwilym Jones.
Who should be judging field trials?
Judging field trials: Amid growing concern over the consistency of judging field trials Jeremy Hunt wonders if it’s time for a new structure?