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Gundogs

GundogsWorking The Dogs
Gundogs are so called as they have been developed - through breeding - to find/flush live game and then to retrieve game that has been shot. Generally they are the most intelligent of dogs and their calm temperament makes them a very loyal companion.

All gundogs require daily exercise and anyone thinking of welcoming any of the gundog breeds into their home should be aware that this is a commitment for a minimum of an hour's walk daily for life - dogs don't understand when it's raining, cold or you're just tired. That said the rewards are worth it and you'll also be fitter.

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Shooting is virtually impossible without dogs, and for many people working a dog is an end in itself.

On a shoot, dogs have three main roles:
To find game
To flush game
To retrieve shot game

Different breeds of dog have been bred for different jobs, but many will combine two or more roles. So although a labrador is an ideal wildfowling dog you will often find one in the beaters' line on a game shoot.

The commonest dogs in the shooting field are labradors and spaniels.

Labradors are principally used to retrieve birds and animals which have been shot, but may also be used to flush quarry, though they will not always enter the dense cover that a spaniel would face.

                              

Spaniels will do all three jobs, but their ability to retrieve may be inhibited by their small size - most cockers would find difficulty in bringing back a goose or a hare.

                                       

Pointers and setters, when they have found the game, will indicate its presence and only flush the birds on command. Some will also retrieve the shot birds, but they can only be used in open country - such as moorland - where they can cover a large area of ground and be plainly visible when they 'point.'

                                       

Due to the skill and commitment required to train gundogs many people who work their dogs on shoots do not themselves shoot and gundog trialling has evolved into a sport in its own right, though it remains firmly rooted in the requirements of the discipline of the shooting field.

Gundogs at the shows
Centred in our arena area, our gundog displays will concentrate on all aspects of the working life, including training and obedience.

Gundogs will be appearing at the following shows:

Thoresby Park Craft & Country Fair
Mar 20 to Mar 21, 2010

Thoresby Park, Near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EH

Thame Country Fair
Apr 03 to Apr 05, 2010

Thame Showground, Kingsey Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JL

Monmouth Country Fair
Apr 17 to Apr 18, 2010

The Monmouth Showground, Wyesham Farm, Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire, NP25 3LX

Hampshire Country Fair
May 02 to May 03, 2010

Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9ZD

South Eastern Game & Country Fair
May 15 to May 16, 2010

Eridge Park, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9JT

Burghley Game & Country Fair
May 30 to May 31, 2010

Burghley, Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY

Osmaston Park Game & Country Fair
Jul 03 to Jul 04, 2010

Osmaston Park, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LT

The Wolds Game & Country Fair
Jul 31 to Aug 01, 2010

Sledmere House, Nr Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3XG

The Wiltshire Game & Country Fair
Aug 07 to Aug 08, 2010

Bowood House, Nr Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ

The Co Durham Game & Country Fair
Aug 14 to Aug 15, 2010

Raby Castle, Staindrop, County Durham, DL2 3AH

Cheshire Game & Country Fair
Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2010

Cheshire Showground, Cheshire County Showground, Tabley, Nr Knutsford, WA16 0HJ

Sandringham Game & Country Fair
Sep 11 to Sep 12, 2010

Sandringham, Sandringham Park, Sandringham, Norfolk, PE35 6EN

South Western Game & Country Fair
Sep 25 to Sep 26, 2010

Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JL

Hertfordshire Game & Country Fair
Oct 02 to Oct 03, 2010

Hertfordshire Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PT

Forthcoming Events

Mar 20 to Mar 21 - Thoresby Park Craft & Country Fair

Apr 03 to Apr 05 - Thame Country Fair

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