Shooting UK

From guns and gundogs to the latest shooting news; the complete online network for the British shooting community.

Spaniels at Burnt Platt Wood

Spaniels at Burnt Platt Wood

The puppy winners, from left: Jacqui Ward, Eric Smith and Alison Cotton. Photograph by Sandy Pond-Jones.


By Geoff Ford

Monday, 29 June 2009

The Chiltern Gundog Society held a spaniel working test at Burnt Platt Wood, Oxon, by kind permission of Richard Butler-Creag.

The test took place in beech woods and pines on a very warm and sunny day. The ground was thick with dead bracken and bramble, new shoots and bluebells just appearing.

Judges Ben Randall and Steve Russell were charged with judging 50 dogs that were running in puppy, novice and open classes.

Every dog was tested for steadiness and hunting ability, with shots and two retrieves.

chiltern gundog society novice winners

The novice winners, from left: Ron Henry, Maureen Smith, Lawrence Dewis and Alison Cotton. Photograph by Sandy Pond-Jones.

RESULTS
Open
1 S. Quinn with Simonseat Swift

2 John Keegan with Shot to Fame in Geordieland

3 Alison Cotton with Grouseseeker Bailey

4 Sharon Groves with Glencush Flush

CoM Jane Campton with Trederwen Nant Wechan

Novice
1 Maureen Smith with Balisla Mac

2 Alison Cotton with Jeremiah Jake

3 Ron Henry with Gold Seabright of Bucks

4 Lawrence Dewis with Recent Rocket of Cundriebrook

Puppy
1 Eric Smith with Nederscot Eirwen

2 Alison Cotton with Cundriebrook Lightning

=3 Jacqui Ward with Breezybrook Wonky

=3 Jacqui Ward with Henocto Dreamboat of Breezybrook


CompPrevious
Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?

Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?

Last year my freezer broke down and I switched to ...

CompNext
Can I change the way my gundog holds game?

Can I change the way my gundog holds game?

He used to have a habit of picking-up dummies at t...


Gundogs Training

What qualities should gundog puppies have?

What qualities should gundog puppies have?

How can I tell if my gundog puppy is shy or just independent?... Read more


More in Gundogs Training...


Gundogs Events

First time double success at Langford Grove

First time double success at Langford Grove

The Essex Area of the United Retriever Club held a special puppy/novic... Read more


More in Gundogs Events...


Gundogs Health

What's the best way to get my gun dog to eat her food?

What's the best way to get my gun dog to eat her food?

My young bitch is a very fussy eater. I have tried several brands of d... Read more


More in Gundogs Health...



Comments

Shooting Gazette Magazine

What's in this issue?

A GLORIOUS READ - From grouse to guns, the very best in driven shooting

Subscribe to magazine

Pay only £31.99 for a one year subscription to Shooting Gazette, subscribe today!


Latest articles

Shooting Gazette at the Game Fair

Shooting Gazette at the Game Fair

Visit our stand for superb subscription offers and more... Read more


Shotgun certificate up for renewal?

Shotgun certificate up for renewal?

There's an app for that... Read more


More in Latest articles...


Subscribe to Shooting Gazette

Shooting Gazette Magazine

Pay only £31.99 for a one year subscription to Shooting Gazette, subscribe today!