Gally Gap Farm, Westow, YorkBy kind permission of the Stephenson and Wardle families. Judges Philippa Williams, Eden Parish, Paul Stogden and Andrew Coates. Veteran Result 2nd Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd. SDC KCWGC SGWC FCR Bitch DOB 1st May 2013Sire Maddistream Indigo Jack at CasblaiddDam Mystical Eclipse of Donascimento Congratulations Caroline & Ripple…
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Vacant Committee Positions
The Hon Secretary and Hon Working Test Secretary Officer vacancies on the General Committee have now been filled and the following two people have been co opted on to the Committee. Roz Bellamy is the new Hon Secretary and Sarah Young is the new Hon Working Test Secretary. Their contact details can be found in the relevant sections of the web site….
Utility Gundog Society Herts Beds and Bucks Novice Working Test Any Variety Retriever on 10th April 2022
Out of 30 competitors, 4th was awarded to Casblaidd Chizel, owned and handled by Jacqui Crew….
FCRS CH Show 03 04 2022
Full Results Listing, please follow link below: FULL RESULTS.pdf Dog Critiques – Judge Sandra Stevenson.pdf Bitches Critiques – Judge Viv Bowen.pdf…
Flatcoated Retriever Society
45th Breed Championship Show Sunday 3rd April 2022 The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. It was lovely to see so many flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. The raffle made a profit of £255 and has already been forwarded to the Kennel Club in aid of Dogs in Ukraine, so thank you for all those who donated prizes. Thank you to the judges Mrs V Bowen, Miss S Stevenson and Mrs P Lynott and of course the stewards and…
Trophy Winners 2021
The following trophies were awarded at the AGM on 27th March 2022. Congratulations to all. Becky Trophy Miss S Stevenson’s – Sh Ch Plainfires The Captain of My Heart Is Steelriver (IMP CHE) ShCEx Riverside Cup Mrs H Ford’s – Percuil Dasher Hallbent Trophy Miss S Stevenson’s – Blacktoft Caress of Steelriver JW Drum Goblet Mrs S May’s – Ronevorg Dark Angel of Lussac JW Pewcroft Trophy Mrs H Ford’s – Percuil Dasher Kysheemy Obedience Trophy Mrs J Haines’ – Tenacious Tally. Handler Mrs P Hewett Society Agility Trophy 1st. Mrs H Carter’s – Llantrussa Rosalind (316 points) 2nd. Mrs….
BIS at Crufts 2022.
The Flatcoated Retriever Society congratulate Patrick Oware, Ragnhild Ulin and the Almanza Kennel (Ragnhild Ulin, Suzanne Karlstrom and Patrick Oware) on their huge success with Baxer the Flatcoated Retriever, winning BIS at Crufts 2022….
BIS in the Gamekeeper classes at Crufts
The FCRS would like to congratulate Helen Fox and her dog Ruger (Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft JW (AI) who handled by Helen’s daughter Megan won BIS in the Gamekeeper classes at CruftsRuger was bred by Jane Hedges, well done Jane….
Collection box for Ukraine Appeal at Society Shop Stand at Crufts, Sunday 13th March
Update: The Flatcoated Retriever Society joined other Breed Clubs at Crufts in collecting for all these poor dog owners staying in Ukraine with their dogs. Thank you to Sarah Egginton for the suggestion and supplying the beautiful collection box that she and her partner Jack designed and made especially. Thank you so very much to all those that donated, and thank you to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust and FCI for organising, allowing the money to go where it is needed most. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Flatcoated Retriever Society wish to notify everyone that we will have a collection box on the…
South West FCR Working Test results held on 6th March 2022
Flatcoated Retriever Society South West Area Gundog Working Test – Report by Organiser Sara Thurgood We had a busy and successful day on Sunday 6th March 2022 running the FCRS South West Area Working test at Southcott Farm, Winkleigh, Mid Devon by kind permission of land owners Mr and Mrs R Bland. Although there was a cold wind for most of the day, it stayed dry and there was a warm welcome for all. The ground provided varying terrain for dogs to work, including woodland, banks and ditches, cover crops, open ground and water. The day included tests for NoviceDog/Novice Handler (ND/NH), Novice and Open. Many thanks go to our judges Tim Woodgate-Jones, Sheila Neary, Jo Fergie and Steve Kimberley, for setting a good variety of tests to challenge all…
BACK TO BASICS INTRODUCTION
What are the four corners of training and why are they important? Find out on the Back to Basics with Phil Bruton on 26th March 2022. Suitable for new handlers, young dogs, and old hands who need a refresher. This day is more about training the handler than training the dog. Limited to 6 handlers and dogs. Cost is £60 and the venue is Badsey, near Evesham, Worcestershire. Contact Heather Harley to reserve your place [email protected] Apologies for short notice but other factors in my life have taken precedence. If all spots are not filled by Sunday 13th March, the day will be cancelled….
FCRS CH Show 03/04/2022
Closing Date reminder Postal entries close: Monday, 7th March 2022 (Postmark) On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 13th March 2022 at https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/Flatcoated-Retriever-Society-April-2022.aspx Link to Schedule: https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FCRS_APR_22_Schedule-PROOF1-2.pdf Other Information: Patella Testing will also be available please contact Liz Branscome for further details. Tel: 01525 405884 or email: [email protected] Have a go Handling – Free for those just starting, who want to have some practice either with your own dog, or using someone elses, coached by an experienced handler Lauren Broome. Extra classes for Brace and Progeny. Awesome prizes for the Junior handlers Looking forward to seeing everyone ….
Field Trials 2022 update
Monday 14th November 2022 FCRS (breed only) Open field Trial, venue Ampton Estate, judges tbc Novice Field Trial, venue Avon Tyrrell Estate, November/ December, date and judges tbc…
Introduction to Field Trials
Please see link below for further information: https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Field-Trial-training-Days-for-new-handlers-version-3-2022.pdf…
Rescue, Rehoming and Welfare Scheme
‘The General Committee have co-opted Jan Egginton to take on the position of Coordinator of the Society’s Rescue, Rehoming and Welfare Scheme. This is effective immediately however Inger Alexandersson, chairperson of the Scheme, will continue to cover the role temporarily until a handover is effected. The vacant Area Representative positions have also been filled by the following people; Scotland Senga Thorpe, Central England Helen Smith, and North Wales Jan Egginton. Alayne Wells, the current representative for Southern Ireland will also cover Northern Ireland temporarily. All contact details can be found in the Rescue section of the Society web site’….
Patellar Luxation Screening Session to be held at FCRS Champ Show 3rd April 2022
See link below for further details:…
FCRS Rescue, Rehoming and Welfare Scheme
With effect from 6th February 2022 Jenny Morgan is standing down from the position of National Coordinator of the FCRS Rescue, Rehoming and Welfare Scheme, and as Area Representative for North Wales. The position will be covered temporarily by the Chairperson of the Sub Committee Inger Alexanderson, tel: 02084606055, mobile: 07944 772930, email: [email protected]. All other Area Representatives remain the same….
FCRS Championship Show 03/04/2022
Entries are now open with the inclusion this year of the Champion, Brace and Progeny Classes. Judges : Dogs Miss Sandra Stevenson (Steelriver) Bitches : Mrs Viv Bowen (Clandrift) Referee, junior Handling, brace and Progeny classes; Mrs Pam Lynott (Avening) We are now accepting both Online and paper entries. Please go to the event link below to download your schedule and entry form if using paper entries or contact Louise Jones the show secretary to request a schedule to be sent to you by post. Closing date for entries Postal Entries Monday 7th March 2022(postmark) On-line Entries 13th March 2022 – please go to www.fossedata.co.uk Looking…
Could you offer a Temporary Foster Home to a Flatcoated Retriever?
For anyone who thinks they may be able to offer a temporary foster home to a Flatcoated Retriever, please contact the Rescue Schemes Chair Person Inger Alexanderson (details can be found on the contacts page) and with your permission we will keep your details on file for any future cases where a temporary home is required….
Shooting Dog Certificate held on 27th January 2022
Shooting Dog Certificate held on 27th January 2022 at New Farm Shoot, South Warnborough, Odiham, Hampshire , by kind permission of Messrs Richard and Tom Porter and their head keeper Robbie Martinon Assessors Jane Manley and Chris Rose (B 1908) ‘A’ Certificate Casblaidd Chase Me Charlie DOB 23.03.19 Dog Owner/ Breeder/ Handler Jo Hewison Tunnlewood Phantom x Casblaidd Tea Leaf ‘B’ Certificate Rythedean Rhuma at Bumblyn DOB 05.06.19 Bitch Owner/Handler Lynette Irwin Breeder Mr & Mrs V Handley (Casblaidd Quaker x Bumblyn Wigeon) ‘B’ Certificate Atherbram Jacob DOB 18.02.17 Owner/ Handler Sharon Tamblyn Breeder Mrs Hughes ( Peranki Treyarnam x Haidee De La Chasse Des Ballastieres)…
Working Results Booklet 2021/22
“As in previous years, I would like to compile a booklet with working results from the 2021/22 season. Please complete the form in the link below and either email to myself or print and post to reach me by 7th February.” Helen Ford FT Sec…
FCRS Annual General Meeting 2022 – Officer and Committee Positions
FCRS Annual General Meeting 2022Sunday 27th March 2022 at Grounds Farm, Wishaw B76 9PQ at 11.00 a.m. Anyone can stand for a position on the FCRS committee when they have been a member of the Society for 3 years. OFFICER POSITIONS The Hon. Secretary, Mrs Jenny Bird , is not standing for re-election. The Working Test Secretary, Mr Graham Clelland, is not standing for re-election. All Officers are re-elected annually at the AGM. For any member wishing to stand for an Officer position the following should be sent to the Hon. Secretary by 31st January 2022.A letter of proposal of…
Yearbook and Newsletter Editor Positions
Jane Jones and Sarah Egginton are stepping down from their role of the Yearbook and Newsletter Editor respectively. Compiling these two Society publications is both varied and interesting and involves collating information provided by the sub committees on the activities carried out by our members during the year, and also sourcing articles of interest. If any member is interested in taking on either of these positions and would like further information please contact Jane on 01530 834318, email [email protected] or Sarah on 07920554677, email [email protected] by 31st January 2022….
Flatcoated Retriever Society 2022 Calendar
The Flatcoated Retriever Society 2022 Calendar is now available to purchase. All profits from the sale of the calendar will go to Alabama Rot Research Fund and Alzheimer’s Research UK.We hope you will support these two worthwhile Charities generously. Available to order from: Mrs Roz Bellamy Kennel Wood Bungalow, Rufford Park,Nr. Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9HA e-mail: [email protected] Just £10.00 each for delivery in the UK or €15.00 each in Europe. For delivery elsewhere in the world, or for orders of 5 or more calendars, please contact Roz Bellamy for a price….