Field Trials and Trialling with working dogs in South Africa

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Field trials and trialling with working dogs in South Africa

The website for field trialling enthusiasts containing information about working or gundog groups and clubs affiliated with the field trial sport in South Africa. Also find results and information about past and upcoming field trial events.

This is the official website

for the

Field Trial Liaison Council.
(FTLC)

The FTLC was established in terms of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa. The Council has jurisdiction over every club affiliated to the KUSA, which carries on Field Trial activities.

The
                              objectives of the Council are:

To provide a single body representative of all clubs carrying on Field Trial activities within the area of its jurisdiction.

To create and provide the means of closer co-operation and liaison between all clubs with particular reference to the allocation and approval of dates for proposed Field Trials and any other public activities promoted by such clubs.

To act as an advisory and supervisory body to member clubs.

To provide a channel of communication to the KUSA and between member clubs and the Federal Council.

To assist and represent the Federal Council in its dealings and communications with member clubs and individual members of such clubs and to perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by the Federal Council.

Practice Notes

Practice notes issued in relation to Retriever Field Trials:

Training on the venue

Judging appointments

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2026 Championship Stake

The event was successfully hosted by the Labrador Retriever Kennel Club on the 29th and 30th August 2026 at Fairview Farm, Vrede.

The Judges were Amanda Barret (Snr), with Carolyn Baker, Alan Kloeck, Estene Trollope and Sharron Brown.

Results:

First Place and Guns' Choice went to Ch.FT Chardale Jalapeno Twist MHR (Twista) handled by Karen Hagger

Second Place went to Roodehek Oxford Blue MHR (Benn) handled by Marian Van Wyk

Third Place went to ChFT Tushielaw Stealth GMHR (Hunter) handled by Fred Kingsley

Fourth Place went to Walkabout Kelso MHR (Kelso) handled by Lisa Dimech

Certificates of Merit (COMs) were awarded to:

Walkabout Jupiter MHR (Lexi) handled by Paul Dimech

Congratulations to all and well done!

2026 Top Dog Awards

Retrievers:

Chardale Jalapeno Twist (Twista) owned by Mrs Karen Hagger

Spaniels:

To be advised

FTLC executive members for 2026:

Chair - Dr Alan Kloeck

Vice Chair - Dr Carolyn Baker

Secretary - Renee Minny

Treasurer - Marie Wynne

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The current applicable regulations for all gundog events run under Schedule 5 (C) are available on the KUSA website here

Schedule 5C(1)
Regulations for Retriever Trials

Regulation 5C(2)
Regulations for Flushing Spaniel Field Trials

Schedule 5C(3)
Regulations for HPR Breeds

Schedule 5C(4)
Regulations for Shooting Ratings (Weimaraner)

Schedule 5C(5)
Regulations for Gundog Hunting Tests

Schedule 5C(6)
Regulations for Versatile Tests - Pointing Breeds

Schedule 5C(7)
Regulations for Hunting Dog Tracking Tests, Hunting Dog Blood Tracking Tests and Hunting Dog Tracking Shoe Tests

Need a Field Trial Judge?

Get the current Judges list from the KUSA website

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The Kennel Union of Southern Africa

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Retriever Field Trial Results (Current season)
Download (PDF)

The key to abbreviations used may be found here.

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The Field Trial Fixture Calendar
View/download

Field Trial Schedules

View or download the Club Schedules as they are made available. (PDF)

Follow this link to find available Schedules

Official KUSA entry form

For all field trial events, the entry form is available in MSWord and PDF formats. Remember, do not alter the layout or terms and conditions!

To enter trials, please use only the official KUSA Field Trial Entry Form by selecting the preferred format from the options above.
Entry forms for other working disciplines will unfortunately be rejected.

This is the official website

for the

Field Trial Liaison Council. (FTLC)

Field Trial Liaison Council.
(FTLC)