West Dartmoor Gundog Club

Welcome to the West Dartmoor Gundog Club website. Here you can find all the information you'll need about the club, working tests and field trials.

If you would like to renew your membership or apply to become a member of the club click here.

About

The club was formed initially in April 1963 on a purely informal basis by a group of local enthusiasts. Membership and interest grew until the present Club was officially formed and established with Kennel Club approval in December 1965.

Aims Of The Club

To encourage and assist owners in training their dogs for work in the shooting field.

To help preserve and maintain the natural instincts of the various gundog breeds.

The Club holds open qualifying and novice field trials for both retrievers and spaniels, and a novice and open pointer and setter trial. Working tests and training classes are also held at varying venues within the area. It is emphasised at this point that gundog training is entirely distinct from obedience training, apart from one or two basic principles. The Club occasionally organises various social events during the year.

Membership is open to all those interested in working gundogs and prospective members are invited to sign up for training sessions with the club..

To join us please find the membership application form by clicking here                

Please also join us on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wdwgc