We are delighted to welcome two highly respected figures in the gundog world as Retriever Judges for this year’s Four Nations at Scone Palace — Donald (Donnie) Leitch of Scotland and Michael Jones of Wales. Between them, they bring decades of experience in training, trialling, breeding, and judging at the very highest level, both nationally and internationally. Donald Leitch has spent a lifetime immersed in shooting and gundogs, inspired by his upbringing as the son of a gamekeeper. Over nearly 30 years, he has established himself as a leading figure in retriever work. As a Panel Retriever Judge, ...

Fundraising Success Stories from the UK Gundog Community The strength of the Gundog community extends far beyond the field. Across the UK, individuals involved in the sport are raising significant funds for charitable causes, united by shared values and a commitment to supporting others. Sharon Dingle of Bellspaddle Gundogs has raised more than £50,000 through a variety of fundraising initiatives. Her most recent campaign supports Keeping Abreast UK, a charity that assists women considering or undergoing reconstructive surgery following a cancer diagnosis. In partnership with Gamekeepers Goods, Sharon introduced a creatively redesigned pink training dummy, an initiative that has already ...