Working Tests 2026

AV Retriever Walk Up in Roots on the 30th August at Treguddick, Launceston by kind from Mr Mark Thomas and Family

WDWGC AV Retriever Walk Up in Roots was held today at Treguddick, Launceston by kind from Mr Mark Thomas and Family.

Thank you to the judges Matt Gould and Nigel Sheppard and to all the helpers that gave up their time to support the club. You are invaluable and we can't run the days without.

The results are as follows

1st Robin Gray and his lab dog Binneybottom Bullfrog Blue at Grayspeed

2nd Lee Burdett and his lab bitch Hintonbreeze Glenco Grouse

3rs Lee Burdett and his lab bitch Hintonbreeze Cote D'azur

After a run off for 4th place: 4th Louise Latham and her lab bitch Zennawood Olive

COM Kate Opie and her lab bitch Studebaker Dodge

COM Victoria Pitcher and her lab bitch Ashport Plum of Mowbarton

Congratulations to all those in the awards and thank you to Skinners and Gamekeepers Goods for their continual support.

Puppy, Novice Dog Novice Handler & Veteran on Saturday 1st August at Chillaton by kind permission of Roger & Maureen Jennings

WDWGC held its Puppy, Novice Dog Novice Handler & Veteran on Saturday 1st August at Chillaton by kind permission of Roger & Maureen Jennings

Thank you to the judges Zena Churchward, Jess Latham and Louise Latham and to Roger & Maureen for allowing the club to use their beautiful grounds and organising the BBQ at the end of the day.

A big thank you to all the helpers who made the day possible throwing dummies, placing blinds and making sure everyone got to where they needed to be.

The results were as follows:

Puppy

After a run off for 1st place

1st Keith Sandercock and his lab dog Clearstream Grindle Brook at Treranch

2nd Chris Stone and his lab bitch Clearstream River Erme

3rd Jenny Ellis and her lab bitch Phoebe's Inspiration

4th Adrian Dimmick and his lab bitch Fetchacur Thrush of Kitleylawn

Novice Dog Novice Handler

1st Harriet Robbins and her lab bitch Burdock Lumi

2nd Grant Smith and his lab dog Wellsummer Ventura

Veteran

After a run of for first place

1st Michelle Cox and her lab bitch Bellesbank Bonkers

2nd Jill Philp and her lab dog Tybesta Ares

3rd Helen Ingram and her lab bitch Tungston Tally

Many congratulations to all those in the awards and thank you to Skinners for their continued support with vouchers

AV Novice Retriever Working Test Sunday 31st May 2026 held at Brentor by kind permission from Mr & Mrs Kivell.

Thank you to the judges, Sally Ashby, Karen Handley, Laurie Pittaway and Helen Ford and to all the helpers that gave up their time to make the day run. We really can't do it without you. Huge thanks to Deborah Kivell for allowing us to use her fantastic ground.

The results were as follows,

1st Mary-Jane Opie - Veeight Atlas

2nd Michelle Cox -

Bellesbank Monkey Puzzle

3rd Jeanne Burnett - Kenzduo Mulberry

COM Steve Ashby –

Swiftlys Cricket at Tunnelwood

COM Julie Adams - Exmoorvale forest

COM Linda Whereat - Rimrock Moonshine

Well done to all in the awards and thank you to the sponsors, Skinners and Gamekeepers Goods for providing vouchers.

AV Spaniel Tests 25th April 2026 held at Sholford Farm by kind permission of Julia and John Griffiths the results as follows.

PUPPY:

1^st Joe Booth - Nossewej Dragonstorm

2^nd Tracy Corbin - Corinsbere Cheeky Monkey

NOVICE.

1^st Margaret Cox - Borrikanni Mallet Of Carkees

2^nd Megan Jones - Abewysg Aelwen

3^rd Joe Booth - Nossewej Dragonstorm

4^th Morwenna McNally - Woodabudge Xander

COM David Whittaker - Briairbank Secret

COM Nicola Chapman - Stockingford Dolores

COM Steve Langdon -Tufftyke TAZ

ND/NH

Adrienne Kennedy - Mabel

OPEN

1^st Daniel Sutor - Cleestangates Shade of Windybriars

2^nd Karen Fleet - Mendips Cover of Farleymount

3^rd John Griffiths - Breckmarsh Noah

4^th Morwenna McNally - Wilscombe Muscat

COM Margaret Cox - Borrikanni Maple of Carkees

COM Katya Tune - Little Ewan

Thank you to the judges Alice Wise, Emily Harvey and Victoria Usher and all the helpers without their help the day wouldn’t run. My thanks go to all the entrants who I hope had a challenging and enjoyable day.

AV Open Retriever Working Test Sunday 19th April 2026 held at Ellacott Barton by kind permission from Will Dodd and Hilary Fraser

Thank you to our judges, Judy Rainey, Lee Burdett and Jess Latham and to the helpers Rob, Harry, Matt, Chris, Ruth, Kim and John Fraser for organising the lovely ground. The day couldn't have gone better without all your continued help and support.

After a run off for first place the results are:

1st Studebaker Dodge owned and handled by Kate Opie

2nd Studebaker Dee Type owned and handled by Mary-Jane Opie

3rd Ashport Plum of Mowbarton owned and handled by Victoria Pitcher

4th Greyhill Valour own by Helen Stevenson and handled by Zena Churchward

Congratulations to all those in the awards.