The Arfon Working Gundog Club held an AV Retriever test at Flagstaff Quarry, Penmon, Anglesey on the 19th April 2015 by kind permission of Sir Richard and Lady Williams-Bulkeley. The Judges were Mr Terry Bailey, Mrs Gaynor Bailey and Mr Ian Griffiths. The weather started sunny with cloudy periods and a cold wind all day. There was a record entry of 75 dogs with 20 puppies, 25 novice and 30 open. The puppy classes were held first, with an early lunch taken and followed by the Novice and then the Open classes. The tests progressed steadily with thanks to the judges and helpers. We would like to thank them and the competitors together with our hosts for a successful if tiring day. Thanks also to our sponsors CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds and Gary McCarthy of Gundog Gear for sponsoring the event.

Puppies 6- 18 months
First – Neil Appleton with Inceley Dina of Applebriar Second – David Field with Hawksrigg Azzuri of Artistryn Third – Rob Lloyd with Kenqualt Basement Kiss
Fourth – Trefor Edwards with Shady Magic Gold

Novice
First – Nicola Reynolds with Waysgreen Comment Second – Suzanne Bailye with Leawyn Landsdown Third – Val Oakley with Tan y Rhallt Clorin
Fourth – Victoria Waterfield with Brenjon Harry COMs – James Murphy with Mastertouch Flash

Paul Murphy with Magnificent Maximus

Open
First – Ken Littlemore with Middlebrook Digger Second – Nicola Reynolds with Leacas Lloyd Third – Val Oakley with Tan t Rhallt Clorin Fourth – Victoria Waterfield with Minstead Zen COM – James Murphy with Mastertouch Flash

Photo shown (l-r) Novice/Open awards – Suzanne Bailye, Trefor Edwards, Ken Littlemore, Val Oakley, Nicola Reynolds, Victoria Waterford, James Murphy, Colin Torr (TS)

Not so good shows puppy awards l-r
Raymond Roberts. David Field, Eirwyn Roberts, Gareth Lewis, Neil Appleton, Robin Lloyd, Trefor Edwards

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