THE COMPETITIVE GUNDOG: FIELD TRIALS AND WORKING TESTS. By N.C. Dear.

2011 1st edition. Large 8vo (192 x 252mm). Pp188,ad. Colour photographs and line illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

"Competing with your gundog is great fun, but many owners are unaware of the many year-round training and competetive opportunities in which they can be involved. Many also think that the skills required are above them, and that such events are available only to the very experienced amateur or the gundog professional. This is very far from the truth." This book "is aimed at the beginner and the less experienced handler and provides detailed descriptions of all aspects of trials and tests." Chapters include: Field trials and working tests; Retriever field trials; HPR field trials; Pointers and setters; Working tests; Spaniel working tests; HPR working tests; Spring and grouse pointing for HPR's; The Working Gundog Certificate; Kennel Club J Regulations; How to complete a Field Trial Entry Form.