Moray Firth Spaniel & Retriever Club: Working Tests
Working Tests 2009
TEST - NEWTONMORE
The second of this year’s tests was held at Badenoch Gun Dog Club, Newtonmore on Sunday 17th May 2009. It was a great event with an excellent turnout for both the Spaniel and Retriever Tests. Our thanks go to the committee, judges, competitors and all who helped or participated to make the day such a success.
Spaniel & Retriever - Prize Winners
The results of the Tests were as follows:
Retriever Open 1st - Stuart Dunn's - Olivertash Kia 2nd - Gordon McBain's - Silversnipe Knick-Knack 3rd - Roddie McBain's - Levenghyl Isle of Mull
Retriever Novice 1st - Jimmy Grant - Rothievale Heath of Varis 2nd - John Paterson's - Rothievale Hawthorn Leo 3rd - Bran Kelman's - Glenbrian Coke
Retriever Puppy 1st - Les MacLean's - Ffynongain Hick 2nd - Mike Flannigan's - Pittendreich Power 3rd - Les MacLean's - Denbrig MacAllan
The prize for best lady handler was won by Helen Ash |
Spaniel Open 1st - Les MacLean's - Washerwoman Wanderer of Aithness 2nd - Eddie Scott's - Glenugies Capella 3rd - Davy Bruce's - Ardgourlodge Ashliegh
Spaniel Novice 1st - Helen Gray's Rothievale Gentian 2nd - Wendy Rose's - Strathfleet Bramble 3rd - Eddie Scott's - Bloomfield Rosetta
Spaniel Puppy 1st - Eddie Scott's - Bloomfield Rosetta 2nd - Eddie Scott's - Bloomfield Giovani 3rd - Barbara Matheson's - Tombeth Lilly |
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TEST - NOVAR ESTATE
The first of this year’s tests was held at Novar Estate on Sunday 1st March 2009 by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Ronald Munro Ferguson and Head Keeper Roland van Oyen. A special thanks to them for allowing the club to use such excellent ground for the event.

The Chairman, Judges and Prize Winners
The results of the Tests were as follows:
Retriever Open 1st - Mr John MacColl's - Goldie of Teith from Yellowbrook 2nd - Mr C. N. Court's - Cynhinfa Hazel 3rd -Mr Ian Sutherland's - Clava Claire of Highland Brae
Retriever Novice 1st - Mrs Heather Mercer's - Pandion Princess 2nd - Mr C. N. Court's - Cynhinfa Hazel 3rd - Mrs N Waddington's - Inver Jomo
Retriever Puppy 1st - Mr Ian Sutherland's - Glass Green Bramble of Highland Brae 2nd - Mr D Thomas's - Rotenza Black Lad 3rd - Mr D Tebby's - Deriolet Nicholas |
Spaniel Open 1st - Mr Davy Wilson's - Meikleburn Pipster 2nd - Mr Les MacLean's - Washerwoman Wanderer of Aithness 3rd - Mr Davy Wilson's - Broomfield Brasco
Spaniel Novice 1st - Mr Davy Bruce's -Euphoria Blossom (Cocker) 2nd - Mr Davy Wilson's - Broomfield Brasco 3rd - Mrs Wendy Rose's - Sgitheach Black Prince (Cocker)
Special Prize of a "One Off" Tain Pottery plate to the top overall spaniel in any section went to Davy Wilson and Meikleburn Pipster (English Springer Spaniel). Both the Spaniel Tests were sponsored by CSJ Dog Food & Tain Pottery. |
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Working Tests 2008
This years Working Tests were held on Sunday 18th May at Badonoch Gun Club, Newtonmore. The day was a huge success with a record number of entries. In addition to local club members many competitors travelled from afar to take part in the event.
A big thanks to the Badonoch Gun Club for once again allowing the club to use their ground and to the Committee Members, Judges and competitors and anyone else who assisted at the event.
Retriever Judges: Greg Patterson, John McColl and Jimmy Grant.
Spaniel Judges: Spence Waddell & Jimmy Groat

Prize Winners of the 2008 Working Test at Newtonmore
