Working Tests

SEGS run a number of Gundog Working Tests during the Summer months for Puppies, Novice and Open standard dogs with each one testing the level of training of the dogs.

 These popular Tests are set up to replicate, in so far as is possible, the type of situation which dog and handler may experience on a typical shooting day, although no live game is used.

 

ONLY CURRENT SEGS MEMBERS CAN ENTER OUR TESTS

 

ENTRY FOR WORKING TESTS WILL BE VIA THE WEBSITE

LATE ENTRIES will be accepted after the draw date if the Test is undersubscribed but please note these will only be accepted as email entries and the entry fee will be double, ie £20 or £30

 ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER – no cheques or money will be accepted on the day

 UNLESS SPECIFIED TESTS HAVE UNLIMITED ENTRY although second dogs may not be allowed where entries are of a significant number

 If a competitor is running two dogs an appointed individual must be willing to hold their additional dog – other competitors should not be used for this purpose and it is not the responsibility of SEGS to provide a deputy handler

 All SEGS Working Tests are run under the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations

 ENTRY FEE FOR ALL WORKING TESTS - £15

except OPEN WORKING TEST run on Field Trial Lines - £15

 

DEFINITIONS OF GUNDOG WORKING TESTS

PUPPY – Dogs less than eighteen months of age on the date of the Test.

NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER (Unclassified) – Neither Dog nor Handler to have won ANY award at a Field Trial including a CoM or 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in an Open GWT or 1st in ANY Test.

NOVICE – Dogs which have not gained a place or CoM at a Field Trial, been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Open GWT or 1st in a Novice GWT.

INTERMEDIATE (Unclassified) – Dogs which have not gained a place or CoM at a Field Trial, been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Open GWT or 1st in an Intermediate GWT.

 OPEN – Open to all dogs although preference may be given to dogs which have gained a place or CoM at a Field Trial, been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Open GWT or 1st in a Novice GWT.

 

For further information please contact

Hon. Working Test Secretary – Cathy Brooks

Tel: 07739 872237