Category: General

(All stakes to be held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations ‘J’)

Competitors how to enter 

• PAPER ENTRIES TO BE SENT TO THE FIELD TRIAL SECRETARY Julie Etherington at
• Wilton, Kilmeston Road, Kilmeston Alresford Hampshire SO24 0NJ  Separate form and cheque for each Dog entered per trial please payable to: Dorset Working Spaniel Club
• Entry Fees for Members £40 Novice and Open Trials – Non-Members £60 for all Trials
• Entries into the Draw will not be accepted without payment by cheque or bacs on line
• Details of the Trial meeting place and time will be sent out with the Draw
• Draws will be emailed or sent in the post if an SAE is provided

Stake 1 – 16 Dog Open Cocker    Friday 17^th October 2025

Venue:  Woodbury Estate Nr Exeter

Judges: Simon Blackman A3409 and Claire Starkey B3834

Closing date for entries: 3rd October 2025

Prize: Bronze Cocker Spaniel Trophy and Guns Choice gift

Stake 2 – 16 Dog Novice A/V    Wednesday 26^th November 2025                                

Venue: Savernake Forest Wiltshire

Judges: David Sowerby A2999 and Steve Brankin B3758    

Closing Date for Entries: 12^th November 2025

Prize: The Sunstar Perpetual Trophy and Guns Choice ‘Nunney Salver’

Stake 3 – 16 Dog Novice Cocker Spaniel     Friday 19^th December 2025

 Venue:  Tufton Farm, Whitchurch Hampshire

Judges:  James Luxford A3440 and Craig Killpack NP3565                 

Closing Date for Entries: 5^th December 2025

Prize: Cocker Spaniel Trophy and Guns Choice

Stake 4 – 16 Dog Open AV (except Cocker) Spaniel   Monday 22nd December 2025

Venue: Woodbury Estate near Exeter

Judges: Terri Siwek A3772 and Ray Titchener B3672

Closing Date for Entries: 8^th December 2025

Prize: Bronze Spaniel Trophy and Guns Choice Tascroft Shield

Stake 5 – 16 Dog Novice ESS    Saturday 17^th January 2026

Venue: Seaton Shoot Near Lyme Regis

Judges: Dave Raynor A2771 and Jon West NP4122

Closing date: 3^rd January 2026

Prize: Trophy + Guns Choice

Conditions of Entry

1. We do accept e-mail entries, late entries received after the closing date will be added to the reserve list.  Visit www.dorsertworkingspanielclub.net  to download an entry form. 

2. To receive notification of the result of the draw and directions a self-addressed envelope must be enclosed with application (please write clearly). If you would rather have these details emailed to you please ensure there is a legible email address on your entry form

3. DWSC members have priority in the draw.  

4. Please ensure that all trial entries are clearly marked with the stake number and the competitor’s name entering.  All entries must be complete and correct. 

5. Regulation J6F applies to withdrawal

6. All trial draws will take place at the home of the FT Secretary at 7.30 pm on the closing date

7. Please send separate cheques for all entries, or if paying by bacs payment must be made before or on the 7^th day after draw has taken place.

8. Please ensure that the correct entry form is used and that it is completed legibly and correctly. 

Rules and Regulations

1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club Licensed Field Trials must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B. 

2. The DWSC may reserve to itself the right to refuse any entry. 

3. Should a dog be drawn to run in a Stake and then withdraw for any reason the Owner may run a substitute dog in its place provided the substitute dog has gained the required qualification for preference in the draw at the date of the draw; details of substitute dog(s) MUST have been included on the entry form for that stake and MUST be clearly marked as Substitute. 

Substitutions will only be allowed up until 5 days before the trial date.

4. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the event can be made.  All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the competitor. 

5. If entries or nominations exceed the number of permitted runners, the right to compete in a Trial shall be decided by ballot. 

6. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club. 

7. No modification may be made to the schedule after publication except by permission of the Kennel Club, followed by advertisement in appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries. 

8. Judges at a Trial are prohibited from entering a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership. 

9. DOGS IN CARS ON HOT DAYS 

  Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog.  If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. 

10. WELFARE OF DOGS 

  Any competitor whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars, or prong collars, is not permitted at any field trial licenced by the Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue or within the precincts of the trial.

11. Videography and photography will only be permitted with the express permission of the Chief Steward and the host. 

Definition of Stakes

OPEN – A stake in which dogs have the opportunity of gaining a qualification towards the title of Field Trial Champion (K Regulations refer) and towards entry in the Championship or Champion Stake for its breed; in which entry is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds except that such stakes may not be confined to Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel (English Springer) and Spaniel (Cocker). It may be limited to a prescribed number of runners (J4 refers), in which case these shall be decided by a draw conducted in accordance with Regulation J7 i so that preference is given to previous performance

NOVICE – A Stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a place, or places which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open Stakes

Please check our website   we will put any alterations on it

www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

ALL PAPER ENTRIES MUST BE SENT TO Julie Etherington

Thank you to Skinners Dog Food & game keepers goods for supporting our trials and our sport

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AV Spaniel Puppy and Novice  

 Sunday 31^st August 2025

Venue:                         The Bloxworth Estate, Wareham, Dorset. By kind Invitation of The Macdonald Smith Family

Date:                            Sunday 31^st August 2025

Judges:	Margaret Cox  (A3130), Tom Ballinger (NP) and Damien Fitchett (NP)
Timings:	9am for 9.30am start Puppy/Novice
Stake :	Novice Spaniels not to have been placed 1st in a Novice Working Test, or to have won an award in a Field Trial inc. C.O.M. Puppy Under 18 months on the date of the test.
Awards:	1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and COMs

*A maximum of 20 entries for novice stake, should we be over subscribed a draw will take place and priority given to members. £11 per dog (members) £16 per dog (non members). 

Closing Date: Monday 25^th August 2025

Directions will be emailed out with the running order. Full details will be on our website within the next few days….

DWSC Look Forward to seeing you on the day!    

Sunday 29^TH  June 2025 Held at Hursley Park Nr Romsey

Judges: Ray Titchener, Julie Etherington & Damien Fitchett

	Name	Dog
1st	Graham Ball	Queen of Rio
2nd	Lynda Levett	Pitrock Lancelot
3rd	Helen Noakes	Balderlowe Forest Forge
4th	Tom Gray	Cranemeadow Painted Lady
COM	Kathy Cleary	Newpix Magic
COM	Steve Phillips	Beesfit Woodcock
COM COM	Rosemary King Carla Nieuwenhuizen	Craigscourt Jupiter Hondonvale Tan Lightening

Thank you to our sponsors Skinners and Gamekeepers Goods for your continued support of our events. We are very grateful.

A Fantastic day with a great atmosphere.  A big thank you to Ray and Julie for running the day, the Water Day is always very popular with members. Also thank you to Damien Fitchett for stepping in as a Judge at short notice.

As always much appreciation to Joan Titchener for providing the wonderful picnic, enjoyed by all. A massive thank you to all our helpers and committee members without you these days just couldn’t take place.

  AV Spaniel FUN Water Training and Test Day

 Sunday 29th June 2025

Non KC Event 

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

Date:                            Sunday 29th June 2025

Trainers/Judges:       Ray Titchener and Julie Etherington

Timings:                      9am for 9.30am start

DWSC’s Summer Fun Water Training/Test Day and Picnic, 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. Picnic Lunch and Refresments 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 20 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 22^nd 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.                                                   

We Look Forward to seeing you on the day!

Many Thanks

Tracy Corbin 

DWSC Working Test Secretary

(K.C. Rules & Regulations)

By kind permission of Lord & Lady Seymour

Puppy – Judges: Martin AshmanA2193 & Tom Ballinger N/P

Result	Name	Dog
1st & Best Hunting Dog	Damien Fitchett	Beesfit Toodle Pip
2nd	Shane Pannell	Carlengeo Ada
3rd	Hollie Veryard	Warrior Murray @ Hiiewag
4th	Lynn Redman	Poppymore Scout
COM	Stacey Ellard	Winkles Best View
COM	Rod Thompson	Shellspoon Lady Marmalade
COM	John Bartlett	Craigscourt Jupiter

Puppy Winners

Novice – Judges: Alice Wise A3368 & Keelan Dudbridge N/P

Result	Name	Dog
1st & Best Hunting & Best Cocker	Allan Bell Moore	Valeshot Seascape of Bjallaheida
2nd	Lynn Redman	Spinnchettie Teeter
3rd	Ian Adamson	Corbinsbere Beatnik Billy
4th	Ella Wilks	Beesfit Grouse
COM	Katy Bower	Tomojito Tilly
COM	Stacey Ellard	Eevaspleodar Peggy

Novice Winners

Open – Judges: Martin Ashman, Tom Ballinger, Alice Wise & Keelan Dudbridge

Result	Name	Dog
1st & Best Hunting Dog	Rob Singleton	Tascroft Puzzler
2nd	Ian Stevens	Bucklawren Linnet
3rd	Howard Feltham	Penwills Fawn
4th	Rob Singleton	Foxholesfarm Fern
COM	Peter Amor	Courtgwynne Tyronne
COM	Graham Ball	Queen of Rio
COM	Steve Langdon	Tuffytyke Taz

A fantastic day, we were very lucky with the weather, the sun was out with a gentle breeze. Novice and Puppy Tests ran in the morning, the Open Test ran in the afternoon.  The ground offered good cover for the spaniels, with bracken, rhododendrons, and light bramble.

A big thank you to our sponsors: Skinners, Gamekeepers Goods and Lindsey’s Leather Lanyards & Leads, for your generous support of our events.

Thank you to our Judges, Committee members and to all our invaluable helpers for giving up your day, with you these days just could not happen. Thank you to Lindsey for taking such great photos throughout the day.

It was great to see so many smiley faces enjoying the day, that is what it is all about!

(All stakes to be held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations ‘J’)

Competitors how to enter 

• PAPER ENTRIES ONLY TO BE SENT TO THE FIELD TRIAL SECRETARY
• Separate form and cheque for each Dog entered per trial please payable to: Dorset Working Spaniel Club Text Martin Ashman 07774208270
• Entry Fees for Members £40 Novice and Open Trials – Non-Members £60 for all Trials
• Entries into the Draw will not be accepted without payment
• Details of the Trial meeting place and time will be sent out with the Draw
• Draws will be emailed or sent in the post if an SAE is provided

Stake 1 – 16 Dog Novice Cocker    Friday 4^th October 2024

Venue:  Blannicombe Estate near Honiton

Judges: Margaret Cox A3130 and Dave Hodgson NP3815

Closing date for entries: 18^TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Prize: Novice Cocker Shield and Guns Choice ‘Wood Boy’s Salver’

Stake 2 – 16 Dog Novice ESS    Thursday 10^th October 2024                                

Venue:  Blannicombe Estate near Honiton

Judges:   Wesley Thomas A2889 and Keelan Dudbridge NP    

Closing Date for Entries: 23^RD SEPTEMBER 2024

Prize: The Sunstar Perpetual Trophy and Guns Choice ‘Nunney Salver’

Stake 3 – 16 Dog Open Cocker Spaniel     Saturday 19^th October 2024

 Venue:     Woodbury Estate near Exeter

Judges:     Martin Ashman A2193 and Alice Wise B3368                    

Closing Date for Entries: 3^RD OCTOBER 2024

Prize:  Bronze Cocker Spaniel Trophy

Stake 4 – 16 Dog Open AV (except Cocker) Spaniel   Monday 30^th December 2024

Venue: Woodbury Estate near Exeter

Judges: Nick Gregory A3007 and Bob Lowe B3817

Closing Date for Entries: 12^TH DECEMBER 2024

Prize: Bronze Spaniel Trophy     

Conditions of Entry

1. We do not accept e-mail entries, late entries received after the closing date or telephone entries.  Visit www.dorsertworkingspanielclub.net  to download an entry form. 

2. To receive notification of the result of the draw and directions a self-addressed envelope must be enclosed with application (please write clearly). If you would rather have these details emailed to you please ensure there is a legible email address on your entry form

3. DWSC members have priority in the draw.  

4. Please ensure that all trial entries are clearly marked with the stake number and the competitor’s name entering.  All entries must be complete and correct. 

5. Regulation J6F applies to withdrawal

6. All trial draws will take place at the home of the FT Secretary at 7.30 pm on the closing date

7. Please send separate cheques for all entries. 

8. Please ensure that the correct entry form is used and that it is completed legibly and correctly. 

Rules and Regulations

1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club Licensed Field Trials must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B. 

2. The DWSC may reserve to itself the right to refuse any entry. 

3. Should a dog be drawn to run in a Stake and then withdraw for any reason the Owner may run a substitute dog in its place provided the substitute dog has gained the required qualification for preference in the draw at the date of the draw; details of substitute dog(s) MUST have been included on the entry form for that stake and MUST be clearly marked as Substitute. 

Substitutions will only be allowed up until 5 days before the trial date.

4. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the event can be made.  All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the competitor. 

5. If entries or nominations exceed the number of permitted runners, the right to compete in a Trial shall be decided by ballot. 

6. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club. 

7. No modification may be made to the schedule after publication except by permission of the Kennel Club, followed by advertisement in appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries. 

8. Judges at a Trial are prohibited from entering a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership. 

9. DOGS IN CARS ON HOT DAYS 

  Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog.  If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. 

10. WELFARE OF DOGS 

  Any competitor whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars, or prong collars, is not permitted at any field trial licenced by the Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue or within the precincts of the trial.

11. Videography and photography will only be permitted with the express permission of the Chief Steward and the host. 

Definition of Stakes

OPEN – A stake in which dogs have the opportunity of gaining a qualification towards the title of Field Trial Champion (K Regulations refer) and towards entry in the Championship or Champion Stake for its breed; in which entry is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds except that such stakes may not be confined to Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel (English Springer) and Spaniel (Cocker). It may be limited to a prescribed number of runners (J4 refers), in which case these shall be decided by a draw conducted in accordance with Regulation J7 i so that preference is given to previous performance

NOVICE – A Stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a place, or places which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open Stakes

By Kind Permission of The Macdonald-Smith Family

Results

Puppy – Judges: Geoff Shore N/P  & Michael Lydford N/P

Result		Name		Dog
1st       & Best Hunting Spaniel		Ella Wilks		Beesfit Grouse
2nd		Louisa Spearing		Caileanosla Happy Daze
3rd		Viveanne Wells		Iscahay Moriah
4th		Damien Fitchett		Beesfit Toodle Pip
COM		Stephen Viveash		Corbinsbere Maison Sassy
COM		Ian Adamson		Corbinsbere Beatnik Billy
COM		Paul Matt		Hobleyfurze Nutmeg
COM	John Bartlett		Crispico Nightingale

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Novice – Judges: Ray Titchener B3672 & Julie Etherington N/P

Result	Name	Dog
1st & Best Hunting Spaniel	Steven Blake	Haredown Teddy of Bryarpoynt
2nd	Graham Ball	Queen of Rio
3rd	Simon Fry	Kentwone Orange Fire
4th	Katy Bower	Tomoijito Tilly
COM	Steve Langdown	Tuffyke Taz
COM	Lynda Levett	Pitrock Lancelot
COM	Paul Nimms	Glynvale Teddy

Thank you to Judges Ray Tichener, Julie Etherington, Geoff Shore and Michael Lydford, the Committee and helpers who all ensured the day ran successfully, what a Team!

Thank you to Lindsey for all your support and for taking photos on the day.

A huge thank you to the Macdonald-Smith Family for allowing us to hold the test day on their beautiful Estate, perfect spaniel ground with woodland cover and bracken.

A big thank you to our sponsors, Skinners Dog Food and Gamekeepers Goods, who support our events and who donate so generously, we are so grateful, thank you.  

Many very happy award winners!

A great day and thank you to all of you for entering, such a wonderful day with a lovely atmosphere. AND still lots of smiles through the thunderstorms!!

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