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THE NATIONAL
GUNDOG ASSOCIATION
A meeting of representatives of 8 Gundog exhibitors and spectators alike. We have the
Clubs decided that interested Gundog Clubs next largest Gundog entry after Crufts.
might wish to form a “National Gundog Society
Chris Bexon has been our Secretary since
with a view of obtaining Championship Show
1997 with Geoff Tong, our current Treasurer,
status for the Group. The resulting outcome
since 2009. We have 24 Member Clubs and
was the formation of “The National Gundog
I became Chairman in 2009. Our system
Association” in 1981 when Mr Geoffrey
of choosing judges is quite unique in that
Farrand was elected Chairman and Mr Neville
Member Clubs submit nominees who are then
Perkins Secretary. Shortly afterwards, the
voted on, and the winners form the judging
Kennel Club agreed that a Championship
panel for that year. Our Prize Cards too
Show could be held. Mr L. C. James
are quite unique, having been designed by
(Wendover) was elected President, whilst
Amelia Siddle of Pointer fame, and being well
Mr Tom Cragg was elected Treasurer. Since
received by the winners who always comment
then, others have held the office of President,
very favourably about them.
namely Mr Geoffrey Farrand, Mr Tom Cragg,
Mrs Valerie Foss, Mrs Margaret Holmes, Mrs Our main sponsors, over the years, are Arden
Rosemary Davies and Mr Ifor Williams – our Grange and we are very grateful for their
current President. continued support, as we are for our other 9
sponsors for their generosity and loyalty.
The Association has been successful in many
ways, gaining the K.C. Annual Awards in 2010 Unfortunately, our efforts to hold the
under the KC Good Citizen Category Dog Championship Show in August had to
Scheme. We were 1st in the KC Registered be cancelled, due to Covid 19. We were
Club category and were also nominated for the extremely disappointed, as must all other
Pawscars Award in 2015 for the Championship Championship Show Committees have been.
Show of the Year where we were voted We just hope for a better year to come.
runner up behind The Midland Counties However, all Judges were contacted and, if
Championship Show. The N.G.A. organised available, they have been rolled over to judge
the “Judges Development Programme” for 13 our 2023 Championship Show. A few were
years and were proud of the quality of Gundog unable to accept because of other contracts
Breed judges who went on to become very to judge elsewhere and these have been
credible Gundog Group judges. replaced by the next judges on our elected
nominee list.
The Shows are very well organised, with an
excellent team that ensures GLYN GRIFFITH
the Show is enjoyed by CHAIRMAN
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