GSPA Grouse Pointing Tests - 2008
Posted on March 30, 2008 by Maureen Nixon in category Field Events
Grouse Pointing Test 2008 Schedule and Entry Form (word)
27th July 2008 - Grouse Pointing Test - Alston, Cumbria
The Judges are: Mr M Canham and Mr S Robson
Entries close on 22nd July 2008. The meeting point is at Henderson’s Garage in Alston.
There will be two sections.
- JUNIOR - For dogs over 6 months of age and under two years of age on 1st January 2008. To be judged on Grouse. Ground Game to be judged for steadiness only.
- ADULT - For dogs over two years of age on 1st January 2008. To be judged on Grouse, with all other game to be judged for steadiness only
Dogs will be assessed at the end of the day, and those considered worthy will be graded either EXCELLENT, VERY GOOD or GOOD.
Dogs will be run singly into wind for a minimum of ten minutes. The first minute will be discounted to allow the dog to settle down. Priority will be given to game finding.
Natural working ability will come before steadiness. NO game will be shot and therefore retrieving will not be tested. No dog will be eliminated unless out of control.
ENTRY & FEES to Maureen Nixon - £7.50 Members £10.00 Non-Member
Schedule and entry form available here | download as MS Word | download as .pdf |