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Gundogs
August training session & test with GRCN
The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria will be holding a training session and an a.v. retriever working test during August.
Golden tests with Vale of York WGRC
The Vale of York Working Golden Retriever Club have held two working tests so far this year.
Reeves dog kennel and run systems
Since Reeves first launched dog kennel and run systems, they have been active in developing new and innovative products which have evolved to produce outstanding quality animal housing with an excellent reputation.
First time double success at Langford Grove
The Essex Area of the United Retriever Club held a special puppy/novice test at Langford Grove with the kind permission of Mr and Mrs Cant.
Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?
In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.
Spaniels at Burnt Platt Wood
The Chiltern Gundog Society held a spaniel working test at Burnt Platt Wood, Oxon, by kind permission of Richard Butler-Creag.
Can I change the way my gundog holds game?
I've noticed that my young gundog is finding it difficult to balance game he was retrieving especially when the birds were still alive.
A comprehensive test at Shirebrook
The North Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held an open working test for a.v. retriever at Shirebrook Country Park, by kind permission of Nottinghamshire County Council and Forest Enterprise.
Golden day at Hetton Lyons Country Park
The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria held an a.v. novice/open working test at Hetton Lyons Country Park on a glorious sunny day.
Why is my gundog so possessive?
He is reluctant to release freshly shot birds and his grip gets tighter. Dummies are no problem. I've tried to be firm and gentle but it's not working.
BASC at St. Osyth Priory
The annual BASC North East Essex gundog test took place at St. Osyth Priory, with grateful thanks to John Sait and Frank Walker for all their hard work in setting it up.
Anglesey spring working test
The Anglesey Retriever Club held its annual spring working test at Penmon Priory, Beaumaris, Anglesey, by kind invitation of Sir Richard Williams Bulkeley.
Should I allow my gundog be used at stud?
Will my gundog change in temperament if used at stud and what should I charge?
From Windsor to Little Marlow with Bucks URC
The Bucks Area of the United Retriever Club held open, intermediate and veteran tests recently.
URC novice & veteran tests at Nettleton Woods
The Lincolnshire Area of the United Retriever Club held novice and veteran working tests at Nettleton Woods, Caistor, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Gibbons.
A great start at Cleeves Farm
The United Retriever Club Hants and South West held their first working test of 2009 at Cleeves Farm, Chilmark.
Russian Dancer wins at Pophleys
The Chiltern Gundog Society held a novice cocker spaniel trial at Pophleys estate, Kingston Blount, by kind permission of Stuart Mcintosh and Angie Murrey.
Midland Retrievers at Bretby
The Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held an open cold game test on the Bretby Estate near Burton on Trent by kind permission of Mr R. Perkins.
Marshland trial for spaniels
The Chiltern Gundog Society held a novice a.v. spaniel trial at Culham Estate, Oxfordshire.