The United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) held Retriever Working Tests for Puppies on 2nd June 2019 at Welbeck, Nottinghamshire by kind permission of Mr W Parente and the Estate. The judges were Paul Birkbeck and Janet Allsop. The prizes were sponsored by Alpha The Food of Champions.
The Puppy tests comprised five exercises, One test stressed basic obedience, with the dog at heel through a gated pen. This was followed by a send back for a simple retrieve. Next was a marked retrieve in grass and cow parsley. This was followed by a blind down a vehicle track, simulating a shot rabbit. Test 5 was a mark on water.
Puppy Awards.
1. Wolfthistle Mr Miracle FCR D : Andy Sweeney, (H=Sue Rogers)
2. Moscargrange Danielle GR B : S& A Crookes (H=Steve Crookes)
CoM. Ingdalehall Athena Lab B : Jane Mayes