Watch working dogs being put through their paces and you’ll be impressed by their abilities and those of their handlers.

A purpose-built arena hosts all the working tests and replicates many of the situations encountered out shooting. Dogs are tested on their hunting, marking and retrieving abilities as well as their steadiness to shot. Handlers are being judged on their skills in directing and controlling their dog.

Whether you have your own gundog in training or are simply a dog lover, the gundog area is packed full of four-legged friends eager to show off their skills.

Junior Handler Competition

For handlers aged between 11-16. Dogs are to be steady off the lead and only one dog can be run per handler. The test is designed to encourage and give confidence to the young handler and will consist of straightforward retrieves.

 

The Scurry Competitions

Open to all handlers and any breed of dog. Each competitor has two runs, timed seperately and added together to give their total time.

Other Competitions

ANY VARIETY ALL AGE SPANIEL TEST

Friday July 9.30pm – 12.30pm
(Limited to 16 dogs)
Judges: Mr S Waddell & Mr J Gold
By invitation based on scores from Kennel Club affiliated clubs in Scotland

ANY VARIETY ALL AGE RETRIEVER TEST

Friday July 1.30pm – 4.30pm
(Limited to 16 dogs)
Judges: Mr A Kennedy & Mr T Gold
By invitation based on scores from Kennel Club affiliated clubs in Scotland

ANY VARIETY OPEN SPANIEL TEST

Sunday  July 9.30am – 12.30pm
(Limited to max 16 dogs)
Judges: Mr S Morgan & Mr W Johnstone
By invitation based on scores from Kennel Club affiliated clubs in Scotland

ANY VARIETY OPEN RETRIEVER TEST

Sunday July 1.30pm – 4.30pm
(Limited to 16 dogs)
Judges: Mr K Doughty & Mr A Donnan
By invitation based on scores from Kennel Club affiliated clubs in Scotland

Here are the competitions that took place over the weekend of The GWCT Scottish Game Fair 2025. You can read the results of the 2025 gundog competitions here.

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