Spring Test Day
AV Spaniel Puppy & Novice
Saturday 2nd May 2026
Dorset Working Spaniel Club ID 350
| Venue: | The Ashmore Estate, Nr Shaftesbury SP5 5AF By Kind Invitation of The Ashmore Estate & Keeper |
| Date: | Saturday 2nd May 2026 |
| Judges: | Lara Sorisi NP – Puppy Ray Titchener B3672 & Rob Singleton NP – Novice |
| Start time: | 9.00am arrival 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 & COMs & Trophies including Special Puppy Trophy |
| Closing Date: | Saturday 18th April |
| Test Secretaries: | Ian Stevens & Karen Anderson |
| Entries: | £11 per dog (members) £16 per dog (non -members). *A maximum of 18 entries per stake, should we be oversubscribed a draw will take place and priority given to members. Entry forms can be downloaded from our website: https://www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net/index.php/electronic-test-entry-form Email to: test_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net or sent electronically via the website: www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net with BACS payment. |
| Directions: | Emailed out once the running order is confirmed |
| Rules & Regulations | 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. |
Please remember to renew your membership if you have not done so already for the 2026/2027 season.
We look forward to receiving your entries and seeing you on the day!
Thank you as always to our wonderful sponsors: Skinner’s and Gamekeepers Goods
Contact the Test Secretary by this Form please for any General Test Enquiry.