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EURO CHALLENGE RESULTS

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Results of The Euro Challenge 2026 which took place over two days at The Game Fair, held at Ragley Hall Warwickshire on 24 – 26 July. The competition is for teams of three retrievers – one labrador, one golden retriever and one other retriever breed. Six teams took part with five running a flatcoated retriever. After two days of intense competition in a very challenging environment the results were: 1st Belgium 2nd Netherlands 3rd Great Britain 4th Eire 5th Germany 6th Switzerland Top Scoring Flatcoated Retriever and awarded The Flatcoated Retriever Society Salver: Ursula von Felten from Switzerland with Ayokas…

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Shirley Radburn National Working Tests Report

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The 2026 Shirley Radburn National Working Tests for Novice and Open Flatcoated Retrievers took place on 31st May at Tythe Barn in Worcestershire by kind permission of Mr Jeff Byrd. Our judges were Tim Brain, Laura Marsh, Robert Fisher and Morton Redpath and we are grateful to each of them for generously giving up their time to judge for us. Some challenging tests were set for the dogs, making great use of the ground available, which included a lake, grassy rides between orchard trees, hedges, ditches and banks of cover. The weather was warm (but thankfully not as hot as…

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Walked Up on Field Trial Lines Competitive Training Day – on 20th September 2026

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Walked Up on Field Trial Lines Competitive Training Day – on 20th September 2026, the Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club, in conjunction with the Southern Area of the Flatcoated Retriever Society, will hold a Competitive Walked Up on Field Trial Lines Training Day, near Westerham, Kent. Please see the schedule below. The day is suitable for those of good Novice standard and will be non competitive in the morning and competitive in the afternoon. WUOFTL Schedule 2026…

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Report of the Inter Area team Challenge 2026 and link to Earthdog Photography photos

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The Inter Area Team Challenge took place on Sunday 17th May 2026 at The Willows, Standlake, Oxfordshire.  We were lucky with the weather which was sunny intervals and not too hot for the dogs.  Thank you to all the helpers without which these events cannot take place.  This event is probably the hardest because we are running Open, Novice and Special Puppy or ND/NH in the teams and so you do not have people helping in the morning and running their dog in the afternoon.  So a special thanks to Louise, Carolyn and Nicola who agreed not to put themselves…

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STOP PRESS! Walked up live game training on 2nd and 11th September 2026 near Woodbridge, Suffolk.

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STOP PRESS Due to popular demand a second live game training day has been added on 2nd September. This forthcoming shooting season the Society will be running walked up live game training on 2nd and 11th September 2026near Woodbridge, Suffolk. Both training days will be suitable for novice and open dogs but the dogs MUST have prior experience of picking game, and no known eliminating faults (squeaking, hard mouth etc). The cost will be £110 per dog/handler/day, payable to the FCRS. (The cost of this training would be eligible for the Society’s Live Game Training Subsidy, which could be reclaimed…

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FCRS Southern Area breed specific working tests for Flatcoated and Golden Retrievers

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On 25th April the FCRS Southern Area held breed specific working tests for Flatcoated and Golden Retrievers on the Penshurst Estate in Kent, by kind permission of the landowners Lord and Lady de L’Isle. Our judges Chris Marshall and Dick Pettett set four interesting and challenging tests for Special puppies, NDNH, Novices and Open dogs, each of which was based upon a shooting scenario. Although we had a smaller entry than we had hoped for the judges reassured our competitors that they were competing against the tests, not each other and that any awards would be made to worthy winners….

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**Training day on Water with Walked Up Training**

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**Wessex Area Test and Training Organisers Jane and Keith Manley will be running a Training day on Water with Walked Up Training** Date: Sunday 5th July Venue: Avon Tyrrell Estate, near Christchurch, Dorset. (Further details will be given on registration of interest). Abilities: All abilities but must already have some experience in water.  Numbers: up to 12 handlers. Handlers may only work one dog at a time but there will be the opportunity to change dogs at midday. Cost: £20/ handler payable on the day. For more details and to book a place please contact Jane Manley: jandkmanley@hotmail.co.uk    While this…

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Flatcoated Retriever Midland Area Working Gundog Test

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The Midland Area held their Special Puppy, NDND, Novice and Open Tests on Saturday 11th April 2026 at Byrds Retreat, Harvington by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Bob Byrd.  Generously sponsored by Skinners Pet Food LTD. The weather was perfect during the morning, although the dogs were running into a strong wind on Test 2. The afternoon competitors endured a short sharp storm but conditions remained good. The Judges were Mr Tim Brain (3226) Mrs Sandra Onens (NP), Mrs Helen Chatterton (NP) and Mr David Godding (NP). Paul Egginton was Chief Steward. Entries were, in the morning 7 Special…

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THE EURO CHALLENGE at The Game Fair, Ragley Hall, 24-26 July 2026

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We have been approached by Huw Jones regarding the THE EURO CHALLENGE at The Game Fair, Ragley Hall, 24-26 July 2026 If you have a flatcoated retriever of open or good novice standard please consider attending the selection day for this competition. Entry form available by email from Huw  – huwh@aol.com GB Euro Challenge team selection Saturday April the 18th Venue Miserden Estate, Stroud, Gloucestershire (The exact postcode/what3word will be given to all of those entered) The team will consist of the following 1 x Labrador Retriver 1 x Golden Retriever 1 x of the following Retriever Breeds Flatcoated, Chesapeake,…

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The Inter Area Team Challenge

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The Inter Area Team Challenge for 2026 will be held on Sunday 17th May at The Willows, Standlake, Oxfordshire, by kind permission of Vivienne Gatter.  If you are interested in taking part, please contact your local Area Gundog Working Test and Training organiser.  Further details about the day can be found here….

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Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme training dates for 2026 (On Dummies)

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What are you hoping to achieve with your Flatcoat this spring and summer? Would you like to strengthen your relationship with your dog and improve his/her Control, Obedience, Hunting and Retrieving? Then the WFRDP has something for you and your flatcoat. This spring and summer the Society will be running training for each of the Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme levels on dummies. If this interests you, please click one of the links below to take you to the booking form for the appropriate level.  Foundation Level and Level 1 Foundation Level and Level 1 training days will be held…

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Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme awards top accolade

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In the 2025/26 shooting season the Flatcoated Retriever Society launched its WFRDP game training pathway, to sit alongside the WFRDP training on dummies that has been running since 2024. We are delighted to announce that at the very end of the season we were able to make our very first Level 4 award.  Congratulations go to Jane Gould and her home bred bitch Etti (Halangydown Tean) who worked towards this ward consistently all season, undertaking live game training in a variety of different shoots. If you would like to know more about what Jane and Etti have achieved please take…

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Changes to the definition of Novice Dog Novice Handler Working Tests

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We have been advised by the Royal Kennel Club that there are to be changes to the definition of Novice Dog Novice Handler Working Tests in the RKC JRegs. NDNH tests are to become a RKC Classified test. (They have previously been unclassified). The new regulation takes effect on the 2nd February 2026 and reads as follows: Regulation J(G)2.b(4) TO: NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER.  Confined to dog and handler who have not gained any award in a field trial or classified GWT or won a Novice Dog/Novice Handler test. (Effectivew from 2nd February 2026) The update was announced in the Winter…

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Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme Level 3A award

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The FCRS are delighted to have awarded the first of its Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme Level 3A awards this shooting season. Many congratulations to Anne Kitchen and Clara (Selloana Callisto Nymph) who having previously gained their WFRDP Level 1, 2B and 3B together, have been working towards their 3A award on live game this season. Anne and Clara’s award was made following live game training days. Together Anne and Clara picked freshly shot partridge, pheasant and duck and picked wounded pheasant. Clara demonstrated tender delivery to hand and Anne showed that she is familiar with how to check game….

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News of WFRDP game training

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As part of the WFRDP we were fortunate enough to run a live shoot day at North Wheatley courtesy of Helen Fox. A hardy band of handlers started the day with light drizzle in the air, which fortunately cleared as the day went on. All dogs sat the first drive, where plenty of birds were presented over the guns, which was a credit to the keeper Paul. The guns shot well and there were plenty of birds on the ground for us to work with. The guns moved onto the next drive and we were fortunate enough to have time…

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Shooting Dog Certificate on Wednesday 26th November

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The Flatcoated Retriever Society held a Shooting Dog Certificate on Wednesday 26th November on the Beech Estate in East Sussex by kind permission of Harry Wills and family. The Gamekeeper Judy Hempstead, Cuvana Gundogs, welcomed Panel judge Chris Marshall, and assessors Dick Pettett and Reece Merry. The day started off dry, cold and frosty before turning bright and sunny. The guns shot well over some challenging birds and provided the handlers with lots of retrieving options including water retrieves, hunting in woods and runners. There were 7 handlers with 5 passes as follows: SDC(A) Helen Fox with CH Blacktoft Dancing…

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Walked Up on Field Trial Lines competitive training day held on 21/9/25

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On the 21st September 2025 the Flatcoated Retriever Society and the Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club and jointly held a Competitive Training Day, Walked Up on Field Trial Lines at Dry Hill, Chipstead, by kind permission of Jacky Burden. We had a full card with one unavoidable withdrawal on the day. In total there were nine Flatcoats, three golden retrievers and one Irish Water Spaniel. (We also had one Labrador retriever join us for the morning’s training). The day was fine and bright with a light wind. Warm enough in the sunshine but ideal conditions for the dogs. The ground was…

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KC WGC report held 14/09/25

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On 14/9/25 the FCRS jointly with the Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club held a Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate training and assessment day at Rickneys Dog Training Centre in Hertfordshire. 18 dogs were entered (7 flatcoats and 11 golden retrievers). The trainers and assessors were Phil Allen, Jim Gale and Sarah Young. The aim of the Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate is to provide credible proof that a handler and dog are a competent partnership and ready for the shooting field. Nobody “fails” the assessment, although dogs may be assessed as “not yet ready”. The dogs are tested for Control,…

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Central Area Special Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler and Veteran Working Tests Report 2025.

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The tests were held at the Willows, Standlake, Oxfordshire on Sunday 7 September 2025. It was certainly eventful. I tore the ligaments in my ankle and fractured my foot 3 days before the test and was hobbling around in a rigid boot and crutches but my amazing team of helpers rallied round and made the day run smoothly. It was our last test so we wanted it to happen. So thank you to all my helpers – Nicola Radtke who arrived very early to unpack my car and then acted as Chief Steward for the morning. Nicola Stonor who ran…

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The Euro Challenge at the Game Fair 2025

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Each year teams from across Europe compete for the coveted Euro Challenge Trophy, showcasing the skills of both gundogs and their handlers.  In 2025 seven European teams of three competed over the two days, the first extremely hot!  Each team features three dogs – a Labrador, a Golden Retriever, and one other registered retriever breed.  This year there were Flatcoats, Chesapeakes, and Nova Scotia Duck Tollers, all required to complete a series of tests in a simulated shooting environment. The overall results for the Euro Challenge were 1st Italy 2nd Belgium 3rd Eire 4th Netherlands 5th Great Britain 6th Switzerland…

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FCRS Southern Area breed specific working tests for Flatcoated and Golden Retrievers

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On 21st June, first day of summer and the hottest day of the year so far, the FCRS Southern Area held breed specific working tests for Flatcoated and Golden Retrievers on the Penshurst Estate in Kent, by kind permission of the landowners Lord and Lady de L’Isle. Our judges were Di Stevens, Kelvin Nettleingham, Liz Barnes and James Brindley. The judges set four interesting and challenging tests for our Puppies, NDNH, Novices and Open dogs, each of which was based upon a shooting scenario and each with two retrieves. Puppy and Novice ran in the morning and NDNH and Open…

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2025 Shirley Radburn National Working Tests Report and Results

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The 2025 Shirley Radburn National Working Tests for Novice and Open Flatcoated Retrievers took place on 31st May at Batsford Arboretum in Gloucestershire by kind permission of Lord and Lady Dulverton. Our judges were Phil Bruton, Kate Smith, Ricky Maloney and Jenifer Thomas and we are grateful to each of them for generously giving up their time to judge for us. Graham Clelland was Chief Steward for the day, kindly enabling me to run my own dog. For various reasons entry numbers were lower than anticipated this year with just 13 running in Novice (after three unavoidable withdrawals) and 12…

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The FCRS Central Area Working Test Report – 18th May 25

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On Sunday 18 May 2025 The FCRS Central Area held Novice and Open Working Tests at the Willows, Standlake, Oxon. The Judges were Vanessa King (B3609), Charlotte Wilkinson (NP5013), Lucy Mixture and Peter Leyden. The dogs competed over four tests.  Test 1 was a 2 dog walk up judged by Charlotte with each dog having two marked retrieves.  Test 2 was judged by Lucy and was a mark on water followed by a blind on land.  Test 3 was judged by Vanessa and was a blind retrieve with no shot after first honouring a mark with shot which was retrieved…

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