The Kennel Club’s 150th Anniversary Gundog Working Test was held from Wednesday 14 to Sunday 18 June at the spectacular Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire. The event which was kindly sponsored by Skinner's was a great success with expertly set tests which replicated scenarios found in the shooting field to challenge the dogs and handlers.
We would like to thank our hosts Sir William Bromley-Davenport and Mr & Mrs Bromely-Daveport, whom we were delighted to welcome for the prize giving ceremony.
Thank you to the judges who gave their time and expertise to judge the dogs over the course of the four days, their knowledge and understanding of the dog work was exemplary.
The winners from all the events are as follows:
Open Retriever – Mr S Le Voi with Labrador Retriever Maderablanca AmarilloNovice Retriever – Mr R T N Brain with Labrador Retriever Klato Isaac of Flypatch
Open Spaniel – Mrs Thatcher with ESS Fuselea Harriett
Novice Spaniel – Ms H Clarkson & Mr M Tibbetts’ Cocker Spaniel Osterlow Summer Rose handled by Ms Clarkson
Open HPR – Mrs E Carter with German Wirehaired Pointer Bareve Best Foot Forward
Novice HPR – Mr I Mcclellan with Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Woodend Flyer at Calondraig
International Retriever Team Event
Top Team – United Kingdom captained by Billy Lundy
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Nigel Probert and Stauntonvale Buckwheat of Llangynidr
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Oliver Bell and Eelburn Flavius of Ballygillen
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David Latham and FTCh Fendawood Harold
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George Buchan FTCh Fendawood Pioneer of Springfell
Top Dog – George Buchan and Labrador Retriever FTCh Fendawood Pioneer of Springfell
Kennel Club 150th Anniversary Special Event
Top Team – Scotland
Top Dog – Darryl Elliot with German Shorthaired Pointer Islasbraw Ash
For the full results and score sheets from each of the tests please see the Results 2023 tab below
Results 2023
Timetable of events
Wednesday 14 June 2023
The Kennel Club’s 150th Anniversary Special Test Event (invitation only)
Thursday 15 and Friday 16 June 2023
International Retriever team event
This is a two day event where teams of four from countries across Europe, including team GB, compete for the prestigious Kennel Club International Retriever Team Challenge Cup. This event is firmly established in the calendar attracting teams from over 12 countries. Spectators are most welcome.
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June 2023
Gundog working tests
The Kennel Club's gundog working tests are held in high regard by competitors for the varied and challenging nature of the tests. Together with the superb surroundings and terrain offered by the Capesthorne setting, it is easy to understand the attraction for the very best handlers and dogs in the country to prove themselves. With nearly 200 dogs comprising Retrievers, Spaniels and HPR breeds competing over the two days of competition, this is the landmark event of the calendar.
How to enter the tests
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June 2023
Judges: Mrs Sylvia Cox (A2230) Mr Rob Gould (A3235)
- Read the schedule for the GWT Novice & Open HPR
- Click here to view the Novice entry form
- Click here to view the Open entry form
Gundog Working Test Novice & Open Spaniel
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June 2023
Judges: Mr Neale Satchwell (A3270) Mrs Natalie Cannon (B3742)
- Read the schedule for the GWT Novice & Open Spaniel
- Click here to view the Novice entry form
- Click here to view the Open entry form
Gundog Working Test Novice & Open Retrievers
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June 2023
Judges (Novice): Mr David Brown (A3357) Mr James Bailey (B3250) Mr Neil Appleton (B3759)
Judges (Open): Mr David Jackson (A1881) Mrs Barbara Kuen (A2579) Mr Barry Taylor (A1633) Mr Mark Polley (B3220) Mrs Liz Taylor (B3536)
Camping information
You can camp or bring a caravan, but you need to fill out a camping form. Further details are tbc and will be released shortly.