Grouse Pointing Test at Alston

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Fred Alcock in category Field Events

The above test took place on Sunday 27th July. The judges were M Canham and S Robson.
The day was dry, sunny and very warm with a variable breeze. There appeared to be plenty of grouse with some large covey’s being seen.
On the day there were 11 Juniors and 7 Adults taking part with 5 juniors and 3 adults being graded, with one junior achieving a Very Good grading, well done.

Results and Gradings
Juniors
Grade: Very Good
Barleyarch Kenco at Drysika - GSP Dog, Handler; A Drysdale
Grade: Good
Tarkanya Spikeys Splendour - LM Bitch, Handler; K Saynor
Deepthatch Odeuska - GSP Bitch, Handler; L Keate
Heathermark Chaos at Eshaldwell -GSP Dog, Handler; S Allerton
Castlepoint Nefertiti at Aurichalcum - GSP Bitch, Handler; C Sellin

Adults
Grade: Good
Alkindia Sieglinda - GSP Bitch, Handler; L Keate
Kenmilquin Fraven - GWP Bitch, Handler; J Hay
Stubblemere Harlequin at Jhebron - GSP Bitch Handler; R Hall

A report for the test should appear in the next issue of Scent (Autumn2008)