Events 2026

Working Tests Details

WORKING TEST SECRETARY:  Mrs Anna Coates.  Tel:  07970 294110      email:  anne_marie_coates@icloud.com

2026 Working Test Schedule (pdf)

Blank Working Test Entry Form (pdf)

All event entries are to be made on this website or by post to the Working Test Secretary, Anna Coates – (address is on the blank entry form).

Competitors should be fully conversant with the current Royal Kennel Club Limited, Field Trial ‘J’ Regulations relevant to Retrievers.  These are subject to regular updates and alterations so ensure you check their website for updated versions. 

The Kennel Club has produced a Code of best practice for Retriever field trial competitors which can be found on their website here: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/about-us/about-the-kennel-club/the-kennel-club-codes/code-of-best-practice-for-retriever-field-trial-competitors/  

2026 WT1    Puppy, Veteran and Novice, LEAD HILL HOUSE, STOCKSFIELD 

Sunday 19th April 2026

PUPPY:       Open to all dogs of a specific breed(s) less than eighteen months old on the test date regardless of awards gained.  
VETERAN:   Open to dogs aged 8 years and over on the day of the test.
NOVICE:      Confined to dogs which have not gained a place or Certificate of Merit at a Field Trial, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Open Working Test, or 1st in a Novice Test held in accordance with R.K.C. rules. 

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2026 WT2    Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler and Novice, DERWENT GRANGE FARM, CO. DURHAM

Sunday 17th May 2026

PUPPY:       Open to all dogs of a specific breed(s) less than eighteen months old on the test date regardless of awards gained.
N.D./N.H.    Confined to dog and handler who have not gained any award in a field trial or classified GWT or won a NDNH test.
NOVICE:      Confined to dogs which have not gained a place or Certificate of Merit at a Field Trial, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Open Working Test, or 1st in a Novice Test held in accordance with R.K.C. rules.

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2026 WT3    Novice and Open, ALLENSFORD, CO. DURHAM

Sunday 31st May 2026

NOVICE:      Confined to dogs which have not gained a place or Certificate of Merit at a Field Trial, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Open Working Test, or 1st in a Novice Test held in accordance with R.K.C. rules.
OPEN:         Unrestricted entry.

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2026 WT4    Puppy, Novice and Open, STREATLAM PARK, CO. DURHAM

Sunday 14th June 2026

PUPPY:       Open to all dogs of a specific breed(s) less than eighteen months old on the test date regardless of awards gained.
NOVICE:      Confined to dogs which have not gained a place or Certificate of Merit at a Field Trial, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Open Working Test, or 1st in a Novice Test held in accordance with R.K.C. rules.
OPEN:         Unrestricted entry.

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2026 WT5    Novice and Open, EGGLESTON FELL, CO. DURHAM

Sunday 28th June 2026

NOVICE:      Confined to dogs which have not gained a place or Certificate of Merit at a Field Trial, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Open Working Test, or 1st in a Novice Test held in accordance with R.K.C. rules.
OPEN:         Unrestricted entry.

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