{"id":2528,"date":"2026-08-18T15:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net\/?page_id=2528"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:29:47","slug":"2026-test-results","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net\/index.php\/2026-test-results\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Test Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A.V. Spaniel Novice Working K.C. Test \u2013 Saturday 12<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong> September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Club were very privileged to be invited to hold our last Kennel Club Working Spaniel Test of the year on a new Shoot in the heart of the Dorset countryside. It was a beautiful sunny day, but cool enough for the spaniels to work through the wonderful Estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cover crop was excellent hunting ground for the spaniels, with plenty of scent as the birds had only been pushed out in the early morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Spaniel had their run on fresh ground, there was no going backwards and forwards over the same area. With birds being pushed out, as the spaniels had their noses to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks to Sarah Harvey & Gill Hooper for welcoming the club onto their lovely shooting ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appreciation given to Martin Ashman & Steve Blake for judging all 20 entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you also to our Stewards, Dummy Throwers and Helpers, without which we could not run the Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian Stevens, Joanna Murphy, Ray Titchener, Lynne Bramwell and Bryn Parker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are also grateful to our generous sponsors, Skinnes Dog Foods and Gamekeepers Goods for their lovely prizes for the Award Winners.  Milly from Milys  Photography took some great shots of the dogs in action, photos are on Facebook Group Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result<\/td>Name<\/td>Dog<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> & Best Cocker<\/td>Carla Nieuwenhuizen<\/td>Hondonvale Tan Lightening \u2013 WCS Dog<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/td>Steve Langdon<\/td>Tufftyke Taz –  ESS Bitch<\/td><\/tr>
3rd<\/td>Perc Fleet<\/td>Beesfit Morston Pound \u2013 ESS Dog<\/td><\/tr>
4th<\/td>Grania Quinn<\/td>Pondbank Daisy \u2013 ESS Bitch<\/td><\/tr>
Best Minority Breed<\/td>Sarah Harvey<\/td>Gracedieu Sherbert -Clumber Dog<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Debbie Hobbs<\/td>Cranevalley Amber \u2013 ESS Bitch<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Heidi Malcolm-Day<\/td>Sourmash Spotless of Craiwarn \u2013 WCS Bitch<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Harry Godden<\/td>Vesta Linguina \u2013 ESS Bitch<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Louise Bone<\/td>Lillyshire Nimbus \u2013 ESS Dog<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Results Any Variety Spaniel Puppy Class\u2013 Spring Test 5<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong> May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By kind permission of The Ashmore Estate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

K.C. Rules & Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judges: Lara Sorisi & Ian Stevens NP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppy Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result<\/td>Name<\/td>
<\/td>		Dog<\/td><\/tr>
1st & Best Hunting Dog<\/sup><\/td>Karen Fleet<\/td>ESS Dog<\/td>Beesfit Brown of Farleymount<\/td><\/tr>
2nd <\/sup><\/td>Ruby Walter<\/td>ESS Dog<\/td>Keynepark Cemunnos<\/td><\/tr>
3rd<\/sup><\/td>Amelia Garett<\/td>ESS Bitch<\/td>Countryways Evelyn<\/td><\/tr>
4th<\/sup><\/td>Caden Thomas<\/td>WCS Dog<\/td>Hunwai Beni<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Sophie Edwards<\/td>WCS Dog<\/td>Poolgreen Peanut<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Ruth Ball<\/td>ESS Bitch<\/td>Keynepark Circe<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Paul Matthews<\/td>ESS Bitch<\/td>Kendleshire Hermonie<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 COM                                       Tom Sheppard               ESS Dog                                 Churail Coba of Beanhill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Results Novice Class \u2013 Any Variety Spaniel – Spring Test 2nd May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ashmore Estate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judges: Ray Titchener & Rob Singleton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novice Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result<\/td>Name<\/td>
<\/td>		Dog<\/td><\/tr>
1st <\/sup><\/td>Jemma Cottle<\/td>ESS Bitch<\/td>Lunaquinn Burwash Rose of Thornisle<\/td><\/tr>
2nd <\/sup><\/td>Damien Fitchett<\/td>ESS Bitch<\/td>Beesfit Toodle Pip<\/td><\/tr>
3rd<\/sup><\/td>Seren Taylor<\/td>ESS Bitch<\/td>Bizzys Babe<\/td><\/tr>
4th<\/sup><\/td>Jo Hewison<\/td>WCS Dog<\/td>Casblaidd Hopsack<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Ruby Walter<\/td>ESS Dog<\/td>Pippenmore Red Flame<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Claire Bithrey<\/td>ESS Dog<\/td>Corbinsbere Brigadier Soulsmoor<\/td><\/tr>
COM<\/td>Steve Langdon<\/td>ESS Bitch<\/td>Tufftyke Taz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to the Judges who were so patient with new and young competitors, explaining how the Test would be held and ensuring all spaniels had a fair run.  Scenting conditions were excellent in the cool woodland amongst the carpets of bluebells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much appreciation to all the Helpers\/Dummy Throwers & Stewards: Rod, Owen, Martin, Lynne, Helen, Michael, Joanne & Rosie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks to Kieron Yeo for taking lots of  fabulous Photos. Please contact Kieron if you would like copies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had a lot of spaniels to get through as the classes were full and could not have got through a busy day without our Team of  able & willing volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was very rewarding to see first time competitors gaining awards in their first K.C. Working Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you also to our generous sponsors, Skinners Dog Foods & Gamekeepers Goods for their lovely gundog gifts & prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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