Working Test

CWGS run a number of Working Tests during the Summer
months for Puppies, Novice and Open standard dogs with
each one testing the level of training of the dogs.

These popular Tests are set up to replicate, in so far as is
possible, the type of situation which dog and handler may experience
on a typical shooting day, although no live game is used.

Novice Working Test
Sunday 8th April 2007
Chiddingfold, Surrey
by kind permission of Mr Ezio Venturi
Judges – Mr Derick Buckland, Mrs Carol Buckland, Mr Mark Lucas
and Mrs Pauline Lucas

1st – Mr Ken Green’s ‘Hoffbank Mr Chips’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The Popes Oak Novice Cup

2nd – Mr Russell Pagett’s ‘Whitesmith Ash’ (Lab dog)
3rd – Mr Nick Bewsey’s ‘Roundcopse Grenadier’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The Alvadore Challenge Cup for the Best Handler
4th – Mrs Gwen Butcher’s ‘Yettolley Maple’ (Lab dog)
CoM – Mrs Wendy Harrison’s ‘Chalvington Alice’ (Lab bitch)
CoM – Miss Hilly Hoar’s ‘Kirbyhall Wagtail’ (Lab bitch)


Pictured left to right – Hilly Hoar, Derick Buckland (Judge), Nick Bewsey,
Pauline Lucas (Judge), Ken Green, Russell Pagett, Mark Lucas (Judge), Gwen Butcher,
Carol Buckland (Judge), Wendy Harrison and Ezio Venturi

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Special Unclassified Puppy Working Test
Saturday 12th May 2007
Wharf Cottages, Balcombe, West Sussex
by kind permission of Mr Simon Greenwood
and Mr and Mrs J. R. Greenwood
Judges – Mr Nigel Sheppard and Ms Gill Yates

1st – Mr Robert Willatts’ ‘Gowran Indigo Extra’ (Flatcoat Ret dog)
Winner of The E. V. Tomalin Challenge Tankard

2nd – Mrs Gwen Butcher’s ‘Yettolley Maple’ (Lab dog)
3rd – Miss Hilly Hoar’s ‘Kirbyhall Wagtail’ (Lab bitch)
4th – Mrs Marianna Morris-Worrall’s ‘Oakvalley Black Rose’ (Lab bitch)
CoM – Mrs Kim Jinks’ ‘Jinkster Kobanga’ (Lab bitch)
CoM – Mr Rob Smallman’s ‘Miss Summer Breeze’ (Lab bitch)
Winner of The Wadeshot Trophy
(for Best Puppy aged 15 months or younger at date of the Test)


Pictured left to right – Kim Jinks, Marianna Morris-Worrall, Rob Smallman,
Gwen Butcher, Sue Brothers (Working Test Secretary), Robert Willatts,
Mrs J. R. Greenwood, Hilly Hoar, Nigel Sheppard (Judge) and Gill Yates (Judge)

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Novice & Open Working/Water Tests
Sunday 10th June 2007
Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex
by kind permission of the Earl and Countess De La Warr
Judges – Mrs Diana Harrison, Mr Nick Coates, Mr Mark Lucas
and Mr Robert Worrall

OPEN
1st – Mr Daniel Higgs’ ‘Pechasi Dancer’ (Lab bitch)
Winner of The George Williams Salver

2nd – Mrs Lindsey Davies’ ‘Wendearose Dime’ (Lab dog)
3rd – Mr Phil Botting’s ‘Wadeshot Fir’ (Lab dog)
4th – Mrs Lindsey Davies’ ‘Hatchfield Callum’ (Lab dog)
CoM – Mr Ray Hardie’s ‘Gospelash Victor’ (Golden Ret dog)
CoM – Mrs Helena Sully’s ‘Braidenvale Speiran of Quabrook’ (Lab dog)


Pictured left to right – Ray Hardie, Nick Coates (Judge), Lindsey Davies,
Diana Harrison (Judge), Daniel Higgs, Mark Lucas (Judge), Phil Botting,
Robert Worrall (Judge) and Helena Sully

NOVICE
1st – Mrs Gwen Butcher’s ‘Yettolley Maple’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The Bonnybridge Trophy

2nd – Mr Russell Pagett’s ‘Whitesmith Ash’ (Lab dog)
3rd – Mr Rob Smallman’s ‘Miss Summer Breeze’ (Lab bitch)
4th – Mr John Dawson’s ‘Blue Banaza’ (Lab dog)
CoM – Mrs Dawn Powell’s ‘Tommy Walsh’ (Golden Ret dog)
CoM – Mrs Trudy Williams’ ‘Hatchfield Biscuit’ (Lab bitch)


Pictured left to right – Rob Smallman, Nick Coates (Judge), John Dawson,
Diana Harrison (Judge), Russell Pagett, Gwen Butcher, Mark Lucas (Judge),
Robert Worrall (Judge) and Dawn Powell

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Midsummer Working Test
IN AID OF THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE
Saturday 30th June 2007
Cinder Hill, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Rory Clarke
Judges – Mr Keith Broomfield, Mr Paul Jennings, Mrs Barbara Kuen,
Mr Tony Turner and Mr Gary Vidler

MIDSUMMER WORKING TEST RESULTS

Open Working Test run on Field Trial Lines
Saturday 14th July 2007
Isenhurst Estate, Cross-in-Hand, East Sussex
by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Clive Nickols
Judges – Mrs Robin Wise, Mrs Gilly Nickols, Mr Ron Jeffery
and Mr Kelvin Nettleingham

1st – Miss Clare Wood’s ‘Olivertash Brave of Hatchfield’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The H. L. Curtis Memorial Challenge Cup

2nd – Mrs Helena Sully’s ‘Braidenvale Speiran of Quabrook’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The Joan Appleton Challenge Trophy
3rd – Mrs Penny Allanson-Bailey’s ‘Kenmilfore of Storm’ (Lab bitch)
4th – Mrs Helena Sully’s ‘Quabrook Tay’ (Lab bitch)
CoM – Mrs Lindsey Davies’ ‘Wendearose Dime’ (Lab dog)
CoM – Mr Nick Potts’ ‘Wadeshot Honey’ (Lab bitch)


Pictured left to right – Nick Potts, Lindsey Davies, Gilly Nickols (Judge),
Helena Sully, Ron Jeffery (Judge), Clare Wood, Kelvin Nettleingham (Judge),
Penny Allanson-Bailey and Robin Wise (Judge)

MORE PHOTOS OF THE OPEN WORKING TEST

Novice Working Test run on Field Trial Lines
Saturday 18th August 2007
Popes Oak Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex
by kind permission of Mrs Sheila Chessell
Judges – Mrs Joy Venturi-Rose, Mr Roger Wade, Mr Kieran Smith
and Mrs Gwen Butcher

1st – Mrs Jane Tydeman’s ‘Roundcopse Quince’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The Challenge Trophy

2nd – Mrs Sue Cradock’s ‘Hobhearn Sandpiper’ (Lab dog)
3rd – Mrs Gay Kennedy’s ‘Bumblyn Frea’ (Flatcoat Ret bitch)
4th – Mr David Horne’s ‘Craighorn Ruby’ (Lab bitch)

Mrs Beth Rayner’s ‘Hobhearn Comet’ (Lab bitch)
Winner of The Margerywing Challenge Cup for the highest placed Puppy


Pictured left to right – Joy Venturi-Rose (Judge), Gay Kennedy,
Roger Wade (Judge), Jane Tydeman, David Horne, Kieran Smith (Judge),
Sue Cradock, Beth Rayner and Gwen Butcher (Judge)