The South of England Gundog Club held a working test for HPR’s on Sunday 14 September at Rivers Farm West Sussex.

It was good to see representatives from 8 different HPR breeds entered with 6 featuring in the results. The weather was kind to us but scenting conditions were difficult with little or no breeze, but the dogs applied themselves well and it was a most enjoyable day. Thanks to all the people who gave up their day to come and help, it is always very much appreciated.

Puppy 1 Simone Cunnliffe Listers, GSP – Hillanhi Emilia of Nutwith 2 Suzi Burtons, Wei – Trubon Bibe Tres 3 Ruby Fields, GSP – Deepthatch Miss Daisy 4 Paul Hargreaves, GSP – Deepthatch Montague (handled by Pauls 10 year old son) Judge Gay Gottleib

Novice 1 Martin Smiths, Bracco – Grosso Calabrone Di Ala D’ora at Arkenpoint 2 Joan Turnbulls, GSP – Solentview Worth the Wait 3 Smiths, GLP – Wamilanghaar Acer 4 Keith Earls, HV – Nicael Sandpiper

Judges Anne Kingston and Marc Russell

Open 1 Clive Doughtys, GSP – Quintana Brandy Sour 2 Annie Jones, LM – Crackash Gross Biest 3 Tony Russels, GSP – Brigadier Bosun of Bristol 4 Jim Fields, GSP – Deepthatch Love Song Judges Tony Casserly and Harry Halfpenny

Sue Bennett