Author: Simon Stewart

Dorset Working Spaniel Club ID 350

(To be held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations “J”)

By Kind Invitation of The Macdonald -Smith Family

Venue:                         Bloxworth Estate, Wareham, Dorset

Date:                            Sunday 1^st September 2024

Judges:                        TBC

Timings:                      Puppy/Novice 9am for 9.30am start. Open 1pm for 1.30pm

Stake:                          Puppy, Novice and Open. Puppy under 18months old on the date of test,

                                     Novice spaniels not to have been placed 1^st in a Novice Test, or to have won an award in a Field Trial including com.

Awards:                 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and COMs.

Fees:                    £11 per dog (members) £16 per dog (non members) a maximum of 18 dogs per stake. If over subscribed a draw will take place with priority given to fully paid up members. Closing Date 18^th August 2024

Entries:          Entry Forms can be downloaded from our website, sent via post or emailed to the Test secretary or sent Electronically with B.A.C.S payment.

The Bloxworth Estate boasts beautiful countryside, vast woodlands and scenic ponds ideal ground for spaniels! We are extremely grateful to the Macdonald-Smith family for granting DWSC permission to run Septembers Working Test on their Estate.

Directions will be sent out with the runnng order.  Any questions please email Test Secretary Tracy Corbin : test_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net . All details can be found on DWSCs website www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

All tests are held under Kennel Club and Dorset Working Spaniel Club rules and regulations for Gundog Working Tests. The Society and Bloxworth Estate accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to persons or property however occasioned. Dogs must be exercised in designated areas only. No bitches in season. In case of hot weather no dogs are to be left unattended in cars. Please clear up after your dogs and take home. N.B The D.W.S.Cs Insurance does not cover non-members at events, therefore, non-members must have their own adequate insurance.

	Name	Dog
1st	Nina Pennell	Corbinsbere Fianchetto CB
2nd	Suzanne Millet	Moon Maeve ESS B
3rd	Graham Ball	Queen of Rio ESS B
4th	Kathy Cleary	Newpixs Magic ESS B
COM	Helen Smith	Bramble of Byrmbleton ESS D
COM	Stacy Ellard	Eevaspleodar Peggy CB
COM	Del Bower	Thistlecrack Diamond of Briarsgem CB

Water Assessment Non K.C. Event

Sunday 23^rd June 2024 Held at Hursley Park Nr Romsey

Judges: Ray Titchener, Julie Etherington & Michael Lydford

	Name	Dog
1st	Nina Pennell	Corbinsbere Fianchetto CB
2nd	Suzanne Millet	Moon Maeve ESS B
3rd	Graham Ball	Queen of Rio ESS B
4th	Kathy Cleary	Newpixs Magic ESS B
COM	Helen Smith	Bramble of Byrmbleton ESS D
COM	Stacy Ellard	Eevaspleodar Peggy CB
COM	Del Bower	Thistlecrack Diamond of Briarsgem CB

Timed Water Challenge

Lynda Levett

Pitrock Lancelot

A great fun filled sunny Sunday, with Spaniels & handlers getting a bit damp!  In the morning the Spaniels & handlers practiced on the ponds with Judges on hand for training tips and advice.  Followed by a delicious picnic for all supplied by Joan Titchener. In the afternoon handlers & spaniels completed 6 Water Test, one of which was a Timed Water Challenge.  A big thank you to the Judges and Helpers.  Also, thanks given to Skinners Dog Food & Gamekeepers Goods for their generous sponsorship, with lots of useful gundog training aids and shields handed out to the Winners.

 Sunday 23rd June 2024

Dorset Working Spaniel Club ID 350

Non KC Event 

Venue:                         By Kind Permission of Hursley Park Estate, Hursley, Winchester

Date:                            Sunday 23^rd June 2024

Trainers/Judges:       Ray Titchener, Julie Etherington and Tracy Corbin

Timings:                      9am for 9.30am start

DWSC’s Summer Fun Water Training and Test Day, held on Hursley Estate. This is a Non KC event aiming towards the Novice dog, members and non members welcome. Warm up tasks in the morning with the trainers, ensuring all dogs are achieving in the water –  followed by The Water Test in the afternoon. Refreshments and Lunch provided by the club.

Awards:                 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and COMs

All spaniel breeds welcome, whether KC or Non KC! A maximum of 25 entries, should we be over subscribed a draw will take place and priority given to members. Entry forms can be downloaded from our website and emailed to the Test Secretary. Please pay on the day, £20 per entry. Directions will be sent out with confirmation of booking. Closing date 15^th June.

Any Questions please email:test_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net  All details are on: www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net 

All Events are held under Dorset Working Spaniel Club Rules & Regulations. The Society accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to persons or property however occasioned.  Dogs should be exercised in designated areas only.  No bitches in season.  In case of hot weather, no dogs left unattended in cars. Please clear up after your dogs.  N.B. The D.W.S.C.`S Insurance does not cover non- members at Events, therefore, non-members must have their own adequate insurance.                                                   

Look Forward to seeing you on the day!

Many Thanks

Tracy Corbin 

DWSC Working Test Secretary

By kind permission of Lord & Lady Seymour

Puppy – Judges: Paul Burr N/P & Paddy Williams AP3707

Result	Name	Dog
1st	Rod Thompson	Mallora Belle
2nd & Guns Choice	Paul Nimms	Glynvale Teddy
3rd	Morwenna |McNally	Redwates Tara Tornado
4th	Ian Adamson	Corbinsbere Beatnik Billy
COM	Lindsey Corbin	Corbinsbere Scrumpy Jack
COM	Louisa Spearing	Caileanosla Happy Daze
COM	Steve Viveash	Corbinsbere Maison Sassy

Novice – Judges:) Andy Faulkner AP3747 & Russ Woodyard N/P

Result	Name	Dog
1st & Guns Choice	Damien Fitchett	Penwills Estrella
2nd	Holly Veryard	Summerbash Dopey Dora
3rd	Julie Etherington	Wiltonsprings Pemarick
4th	Claire Bithrey	Corbinsbere Brigadier for Soulsmoor
COM	Katy Bower	Tomojito Tilly
COM	Kim Barnes	Mooncourt Blackjack
COM	Becky Hawkins	Maesydderwen Bourbon
Best Cocker	Kim Barnes	Mooncourt Blackjack

Open – Judges: Paul Burr N/P & Andy Faulkner A3747

Result	Name	Dog
1st	Howard Feltham	Penwills Fawn
2nd	Morwenna McNally	Wiscombe Muscat
3rd	Lynn Redman	Sherbet Dip of Craigscourt
4th	Kim Barnes	Rookmarsh Cardhu of Mooncourt
COM	Del Bower	Thistlecrack Diamond of Briarsgem
COM	Chris Roberts	Belleverwood Sunshine
COM & Guns Choice	Julie Etherington	Centrewalk Salsa

Congratulations to all those in the awards.  A successful day on new ground with a mixture of woodland cover to put the spaniels (and handlers) through their paces. A full card across Puppy, Novice & Open meant for a long day for our Judges, Paddy Williams, Andy Faulkner, Mark Burr & Russ Woodward.  We are hugely grateful and on behalf of the club and competitors, thank you for giving up your day to judge for us.

A big thank you to our sponsors Skinners & Gamekeepers Goods, for all your support and generosity.  The prizes truly are quite amazing!

A massive thank you must go to all our helpers on the day, you did a fantastic job and without your support these days are unable to happen.

Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire

By Kind Invitation of Lord and Lady Seymour 

AV Spaniel Puppy/Novice & Open

To be Held under Kennel Club Rules I.D. No: 350

Judges: Paddy Williams (A) Andrew Faulkner (A) Mark Burr (NP)

Puppy/Novice Meet at 9am for a prompt 9.30am start. Open meet 12.30pm for 13.00 start

Puppy: Under 18 months on the date of the test.

Novice: Spaniels not to have been placed 1^st in a Working Test, or to have won an award in a Field Trial inc. C.O.M.

Fees:  £11 per dog (members) £16 per dog (non-members) If oversubscribed a draw will take place with priority given to fully paid up members. Closing date Saturday 6^th April

A maximum of 18 dogs per Stake – if Classes are oversubscribed a draw will take place & preference will be given to members. Entry forms can be downloaded from our website & emailed to the Test Secretary or sent Electronically with B.A.C.S payment.

Directions will be sent out with the running order. Test Secretary: Tracy Corbin.  Any Questions email: test_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net All details on: www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

Memberships subs were due on 1^st March 2024. £10 Single £15 Joint plus £5 rejoining fee.

All tests are held under Kennel Club & Dorset Working Spaniel Club rules & Regulations for Gundog Working Tests.  The Society accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to persons or property however occasioned.  Dogs should be exercised in designated areas only.  No bitches in season.  In case of hot weather, no dogs left unattended in cars. Please clear up after your dogs.  N.B. The D.W.S.C.`S Insurance does not cover non- members at Events, therefore, non-members must have their own adequate insurance.

By kind permission of Lord Henry Digby & Keeper Paul Marsh

Judges: Ray Titchener & Jud Lascelles

Field Trial Secretary: Martin Ashman

1st & Guns Choice	Paddy Williams	C B	Taffswell Ruby
2nd	Jeremy Davies	C B	Misselchalke Green Mamba of Dolbrenin
3rd	John Heeley	C B	Endowood Indiana

Well done to all competitors, this was challenging Trial for the little Cockers.  Heavy rain from the previous night and during the day made the birds reluctant to flush.  The pheasants were tucking in tight, with the heavy rain making it difficult for the dogs to pick up the scent.  Only 3 cockers finished with a run off between Paddy Williams and Jeremy Davies for 1^st place.  Well done Paddy and Ruby.  Thank you to the Judges, Guns, and Helpers. Also, to Keeper Paul Marsh for welcoming the Club to the ground once again.  Much is given appreciation to Skinners Dog Foods and Gamekeepers Goods for their continued Sponsorship.   

Minterne Estate – Dorset

By kind permission of Lord Henry Digby

Keeper & Steward of the Beat: Paul Marsh

Judges: Margaret Cox (A3130) & Alice Wise (B3368)

1st	Jeremy Davies	ESS B	Cudannsa Skye of Dolbrenin
2nd	Simon Jones	ESS D	Bucklawren Bonus
3rd & Guns Choice	Nicki Hunter	ESS D	Churail Challenge of Pursely
4th	Mike |Hoskins	ESS B	Hollydrive Nina of Halwinryston
COMS	John Cook	ESS B	Eastbourne Lass
	John Cook	ESS D	Syncerus Savon of Flintwood
	Jonathan Nightingale	ESS D	Leahanie Zeus
	Dave Hodgson	ESS D	Saxonvale Sam

Thank you to the Judges and all the helper`s, also to the Guns, who shot very well for the Spaniels. An exciting 3 dog run off between Simon Jones, Jeremy Davies, and Nicki Hunter, all the dogs hunted well, a difficult decision for the Judges. There were lots of pheasants to test the Spaniels steadiness on making a challenging Field Trial. Well done to all the competitors the ground was quite wet and boggy in place, so everyone did well to manage to stay upright! Much appreciation to Skinners Dog Food and Gamekeepers Goods for their generous sponsorship. Congratulation to Jeremy Davies who will be judging at the 2024 Cocker Championships.

By kind permission of The Woodbury Shooting Syndicate

Judges: Mr. Lee Cooper (A3417) & Mr. Matthew Brown (N/P)

1st	Misslechalke Pit Viper	WC B	Nick Gregory
2nd	Dunnbrigg Chatternag	ESS B	Karen Pinker
COMs	Jumping Jim Llynfi Valley	ESS D	Arwyn Pritchard
	Dashbrook Monsoon	ESS B	Steve Bolton
Guns Choice	Flintwood Jessica	ESS B	John Cook

Lovely mixed ground of Woods and Cover Crop, providing lots of birds on a warm day.  

Well done to all the competitors for turning out and a big thank you to our Judges, helpers and of course the Woodbury Shooting Syndicate & Keeper for hosting us.

Finally, as always, thank you to our sponsors Skinners Pet Foods for their continuing support.

A.V. Spaniel Gundog Working Test

Hursley Park Estate Nr Romsey

Sunday 17^th Sept 2023

Novice non K.C. Judges Ray Titchener & Mr Steve Brankin

Result	Name	Dog/Bitch
1st &- Best Hunting Spaniel	Martin Ashman	Breckmarsh Kala – WC B
2nd	Ian Stevens	Bucklawren Linnet – ESS B
3rd	Hollie Louse	Lillywalter Lady Pippa – WC B
COM	Del Bower	Thistlecrack Diamond – WC B
COM	Stacie Ellard	Eevaspeodar Pegg – WC B
COM	Martin Ashman	Breckmarsh King – ESS D

Result	Name	Dog/Bitch
1st & Best Hunting	Martin Ashman	River Ash – ESS D
2nd	Damien Fitchett	Beesfit Ash – ESS D
3rd	Del Bower	Thistlecrack Diamond of Briersgem – WC B
COM	Paul Matt	Quick Flash Jennifer – ESS B
COM	Grace Shelley	Perija Rhintulloch Behag of Lillywater – WC B
COM	Ian Adamson	Whipwinders Ebble Flo- WC B
COM	Martin Ashman	Breckmarsh Twist – WC B

Judges: Ray Titchener B3672 & Julie Etherington N/P. 

By kind permission of Mr Geoff Spencer.

Results	Name	Dog/Bitch
1st	Damien Fitchett	Beesfit Ash
2nd	Hollie Veryard Vince	Summerbash Dopey Dora
3rd	Karen Fleet	Misselchalke Speyburn
4th	Tony Brown	Penwills Yana
C.O.M.	Lynne Bramwell	Quarrywell Rosefinch
C.O.M.	Graham Ball	Queen of Rio
C.O.M.	Stacie Ellard	Eevaspleodar Peggy
C.O.M.	Paul Matt	Quick Flash Jennifer
Best Working Cocker	Karen Fleet	Misselchalke Speyburn
Best Hunting Spaniel	Claire Bithrey	Bere Stream Babbler to Soulsmoor

A great day out and a big well done to all in the awards.  Thank you to Geoff Spencer for generously hosting our Annual Spring Working Test run under K.C. Regulations.

Also to our wonderful Judges who give so much of their time in support of these days.

Much appreciation to Ian Stevens and Simon Hudson for their hard work in organising the day. The Novice Class proved to be very popular with entries.  Many thanks to all who helped with the Test, well done Team D.W.S.C.