Don Elliot Puppy Classic and London Field Trial Club April 19th

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Here is some info on the London Field trial club spring field trial for pointing dogs. A great option for new/prospective field trialers is the Don Elliot puppy classic. It is a very simple, 20 minute stake for dogs born after January 1st 2013. The dogs aren't judged on bird work, just hunt and application. It's open to all pointing breeds. The classic is in honour of Don Elliot, a gentleman who was very active in field trials back in the 60’s,70’s and 80’s. Don was instrumental along with Jack Haggis in securing Hullett Wildlife Area as a venue to run field trials which we still use today. Back then Puppy stakes were more common in trials and Don had a soft spot for wild eyed bird crazy puppy.

Also, I know this is Easter weekend but the puppy classic will be run first on Saturday so you can run your dog and be back in time so as to not be chastised by your family.

I am getting into training season so I apologize if I am not able to answer follow up questions on here in a reasonable amount of time. Call 905 379 1858 or e mail [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the puppy classic, otherwise send your entries into Mat Haggis. Trial info below:

London Field Trial Club
Member AFTCA & OBDCA
Spring Trial April 19-20, 2014 Starts 8:00 a.m.
Grounds: Hullett Wildlife Area, Clinton, ON. One course with native birds with liberated quail and chukar.
Drawing: Thursday, April 17, 2014, 8:00 p.m, at the home of Mathew Haggis. Phone (519)289-5544
OBDCA Dog of the Year points trial
Order of Running-Entry Fees (Can. Funds)
1) Don Elliott Puppy Classic $25.00
2) G. Baillie Open Shooting Dog (30 min) $55.00
3) Jack Haggis Open Derby (30 min) $45.00
4) Amateur All-Age (1hour) $75.00
*an amateur all-age invitational points trial
*Rosette’s to Winners*
Administration Fees- $10.00 per dog administration fee. Purse 40% divided 50-30-20 for Open stakes.

Judges: To be Announced

Entries to: Mathew Haggis
4733 Scotchmere Dr.
Glencoe, ON
N0L 1M0
E-mail- [email protected]

Club or property owners not responsible for accidents, injury or loss incurred to any one, their horses dogs or equipment

Note: Only a solid barrel firearm or plugged barrel firearm, with blank shells or crimps, which prevents a projectile (of any kind) from leaving the barrel may be used at all member field trial clubs.

Should have also mentioned that the derby stake is for dogs born after January 1 2012, very liberal judging looking predominantly for natural ability. There are birds planted for the derbies, they don't have to be steady but some level of point is preferred. The shooting dog stake and all age stake is for dogs that are steady to wing and shot.

Most folks show up Friday night, we cause trouble in town Friday evening, typically stay at the Parker House motel in Clinton, and then run dogs the next day.

Good work Spence! :)

This is a really great opportunity! I am going to have to try and talk my family into a Sunday Easter celebration. My Brittany could use some practice. Thanks for posting!

P.S. How long do you have to stick around to collect the prize if you win? ;-)

Normally any "winners" are announced at the end of the day. How long that is of course depends on the number of entries. I think it would be a better idea to announce puppy wins at least, at noon break.

Unless things have changed the "prize" for a regular stake, ( not Championship), is a certificate. Important to save these if you are planning to continue to participate. For example , if you wanted to enter a Derby Championship sometime , those derby certificate numbers would qualify you.

Are these trials walking trials?

I think these are probably Horseback trials.

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Are these trials walking trials?

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Folks walk and ride for the puppy stake at the OBDCA trials. If someone rides they have to go at the walker's pace. The Judge may ride or walk depending on how many puppy braces there are. As Spence said this is a " simple , 20 minute stake". No pressure. :) Great people and lots of fun.

Derby and Shooting Dog are horseback unless the premium says " walking". You can walk in all horseback stakes but you better be in good shape. It's not a Sunday walk. :)

Thanks for clarifying Sharon. It is technically a open/horseback stake but I doubt they'll be much horseback participation. I'm likely going to run 3 pups in the stake and I'll be walking as will most others folks that have confirmed participation.

We'll take a break around noon and announce winners if the puppy classic is over. They'll be some nice ribbons for the classic and winners picture etc.

What are the rules around running dogs that are not currently registered with American Field?

They can participate if not registered with FDSB , but for dogs to receive credit for their field trial placements, they must be registered with the Field Dog Stud Book/ AF

Easy to register with the FDSB if your dog is registered with the AKC , but the FDSB does not recognize CKC registrations for dogs born in Canada.

http://americanfield.villagesoup.com...gnition/150536

If your dog is not AF registered you can still run him or her, still get your ribbon and bragging rights but you won't get a win certificate or anything of the sorts.
You absolutely can register a CKC dog with the field, the fee is $34.00 Send a photocopy of a 3 generation CKC pedigree as well as this form (the certificate for owner of dam need not be completed).
http://static.villagesoup.com/AmericanField/forms/Reg_App.pdf

When did that happen Spence? I couldn't get my CKC registered dog , registered with the AF. Or maybe it only goes one way- CKC to AF but not AF to CKC ??

Your link doesn't say anything about CKC.

You are correct, as it stands the CKC does not recognize AF/FDSB registries however we are working to change that.

The link has nothing to do with the CKC, it is a FDSB application for registration. Attach a photocopy of the 3 generation CKC pedigree in lieu of dam certificate or other FDSB specific items along with the 34.00 fee.

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Originally Posted by Creek Haven

You are correct, as it stands the CKC does not recognize AF/FDSB registries however we are working to change that.

The link has nothing to do with the CKC, it is a FDSB application for registration. Attach a photocopy of the 3 generation CKC pedigree in lieu of dam certificate or other FDSB specific items along with the 34.00 fee.

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Really glad to hear that. Good for you. If that got changed it would be a boon to AF trials.

Great, thanks for the replies!

My self and Rookie will be entering our first field trial on the 19th this month in London.
Looking forward to see dogs doing what they were breed to do, HUNT !!!
Just returned from Creek Haven ,Spencer as usual gave me some great tips and of course Rookie had a great time.
Hopefully others will participate,should be fun seeing other dogs and of course others like me who love upland hunting with their bird dogs.
If you see a pointer not heeling and pulling his master around the facility its probably me, Dave.

Good luck to morrow "that a boy". Enjoy yourself and let us know how it goes. :)

Ended up being a real small trial, but the coolest part was we had 4 first time field trialers and lots of family and kids out as well! A big congrats to "that a boy" on placing his fantastic young pointer second in the puppy classic! The shooting dog classic was very special, the winner was a terrific young GSP from New York state, a dog I've had a chance to watch develop the last few years under the guidance of my field trial partner Jeff Phelps from Darien, NY.

Don Elliot puppy classic winners right to left: 1st - Spitfire's Patrick, Jeff Phelps owner and handler, 2nd - Rookie, David Miotto owner and handler, 3rd - Creek Haven Luke, Mario Moras owner, Spencer Ray handler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps4b75997c.jpg

G. Bailie Shooting Dog Classic winners right to left: 1st - Spitfire's Brady, Chad downs owner, Jeff Phelps handler, 2nd - Spitfire's Jack Spencer Ray owner and handler, 3rd - Spitfire's Auggie Dog Jeff Phelps owner and handler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps29a4db52.jpg

Congratulations to the winners

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Originally Posted by Creek Haven

Ended up being a real small trial, but the coolest part was we had 4 first time field trialers and lots of family and kids out as well! A big congrats to "that a boy" on placing his fantastic young pointer second in the puppy classic! The shooting dog classic was very special, the winner was a terrific young GSP from New York state, a dog I've had a chance to watch develop the last few years under the guidance of my field trial partner Jeff Phelps from Darien, NY.

Don Elliot puppy classic winners right to left: 1st - Spitfire's Patrick, Jeff Phelps owner and handler, 2nd - Rookie, David Miotto owner and handler, 3rd - Creek Haven Luke, Mario Moras owner, Spencer Ray handler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps4b75997c.jpg

G. Bailie Shooting Dog Classic winners right to left: 1st - Spitfire's Brady, Chad downs owner, Jeff Phelps handler, 2nd - Spitfire's Jack Spencer Ray owner and handler, 3rd - Spitfire's Auggie Dog Jeff Phelps owner and handler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps29a4db52.jpg

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Congrats. Spence . Very nice looking setter.

PS Three Spitfire names are mentioned , but all 3 dogs are different breeds. I'm confused. :)

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Originally Posted by Sharon

Congrats. Spence . Very nice looking setter.

PS Three Spitfire names are mentioned , but all 3 dogs are different breeds. I'm confused. :)

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Spitfire kennel is multicultural.

LOL OKay. Thanks.:)