Spaniels
We run a number of working tests and field trials each season. Please see the information below about the plans for the year.
Working Tests
AV Spaniel Autumn Working Test for Puppy and Novice
to include a Novice Dog/Novice Handler Award
Sunday 6th September 2026
Meet 9:30am for a 10am start
Fonthill Estate
Fonthill Bishop SP3 5SY
by kind invitation and permission of
Lord Margadale
Entries close:
Saturday 29th August 2026
Entry fees:
Members: £12 per dog
Non-Members: £20 per dog
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Judges: Simon Jones (A2807) Rob Singleton (NP) TBC
Puppy - up to 18 months old on the day of the test
Novice - not to have been placed 1st in a Novice KC Working Test, or 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any
Open test or any KC Field Trial including Certificate of Merit
Novice Dog/Novice Handler - neither dog nor handler to have won any award in a KC Working Test or Field Trial
Preference will be given to members of the Wiltshire Working Gundog Society.
Novice entries will be restricted to 20 dogs.
If oversubscribed a draw will take place with priority given to members of the WWGS, draw results will be emailed.
Entry payments by BACS to the WWGS Lloyds A/C
30-99-50 34072868
Cheques made payable to The Wiltshire Working Gundog Society
Running orders will be sent by email - please include your email address on the entry form.Entries and enquires by post or email to Ruth and Steve Philips, 6 Ridge Way, Shaftesbury, SP7 9HBworkingtestsec.wwgs@gmail.com - contact no.: 07706712831
Click to download a copy of our entry form
All test are held under Kennel Club Ltd and Wiltshire Working Gundog Society rules and regulations for Gundog Working Tests. The Society accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to persons or property however occasioned. Dogs should be exercised in designated areas only. No bitches in season.
Spaniel Test Entry form
Training
Spaniel Training fortnightly on Mondays from the 13th April
Venues and dates:
Bright Seeds, Fovant SP3 5LQ on 13.04., 27.04., 11.05., 25.05. and 8.06.26
TBC: 22.06., 06.07. and 20.07.26
Trainers: Neil Varney, Rob Singleton, Damien Fitchett and Tom Sheppard
Please register your interest with Steve Langdon steveglangdon@gmail.com
Cost per session for members £12, if you pay for 6 sessions upfront £60, or all 8 at £80
Non members £15 per evening
One dog per handler per evening
Spaniel Field Trial
Entry form
Field Trials
16 Dog Stake - AV Novice Spaniel Field Trial
Date: Monday
9th November 2026
Meet 9am for a 9:30am start
Venue: Druids Lodge Shoot
Salisbury, SP3 4UN
by kind invitation of
The Guinness Family
Members: £45
Non-Members: £70
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Judges: Jeff Rayner A Panel
Tom Sheppard B Panel
Entries close: Monday 26th October 2026
Draw date: on the day entries close 26th October 2026 at 7pm, taking place at the Spaniel Field Trial Secretaries address, witnesses are very welcome.
Results of the draw will be emailed unless a SAE is included with your entry
Directions will be given out after the draw
Paper entries only with fees to
FT Sec: Damien Fitchett, 2 Churchill Estate, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6HT
or email: wwgsftsecretary@hotmail.com
contact: 07760 382455
Payment terms: Cheque or BACS payment once your run has been confirmed. Entry fees must be
paid within 7 days of the draw date.
Click to download a copy of our entry form
Prizes: 1st £40 plus Trophy
2nd £20
3rd £10
Also Trophy for Gun's Choice
Spaniel Field Trial
Entry form
Field Trials
16 Dog Stake - AV Open Spaniel (ex Cocker) Field Trial
Date: Friday 4th December 2026
Meet 9am for a 9:30am start
Venue: Savernake Forest
near Marlborough
by kind invitation of
Paul Howard
Members: £55
Non-Members: £75
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Judges: Dave Rayner A Panel
B Panel tbc
Entries close: Friday 20th November 2026
Draw date: on the day entries close Friday 20th November 2026 at 7pm, taking place
at the Spaniel Field Trial Secretaries address, witnesses are very welcome
Results of the draw will be emailed unless a SAE is included with your entry.
Detailed directions will be given out after the draw.
Paper entries only with fees to
FT Sec: Damien Fitchett, 2 Churchill Estate, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6HT
or email: wwgsftsecretary@hotmail.com
contact: 07760 382455
Payment terms: Cheque or BACS payment once your run has been confirmed. Entry fees must be
paid within 7 days of the draw date.
Click to download a copy of our entry form
Prizes: 1st £50 plus Trophy
2nd £30
3rd £20
Also Trophy for Gun's Choice