
Tail docking
In recent years laws have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland restricting tail docking of dogs.
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The trophies themselves are named in memory of the late Noel M (Tim) Sedgewick, the former editor in chief of The Shooting Times and Country Magazine who wrote under the pseudonym “Tower Bird”.
Awarded on a points system, there are four trophies each year given to the most successful retriever, spaniel, HPR breed and pointer or setter during the previous field trial season.
Winners receive a trophy and commemorative prizes.
Your dog will need to meet the following criteria to be eligible to win one of the trophies:
Points for the Trophy Bird Trophy are calculated using the table below. If you are unsure of how many points your dog should be awarded, don’t worry. Simply complete the entry form and return it. We will calculate the points for the necessary placings your dog has won. Points are awarded as follows:
POSITION | NOVICE STAKE OR ALL AGED STAKE | OPEN STAKE | ||
Spaniels, pointers or setters and HPRs |
Retriever (1 day) |
Retriever (2 day) |
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1 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
2 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 12 |
3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Steve Robinson with FTCH Coldcoats Ginny (Irish red setter)
Laura Hill with FTCH Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale (Labrador)
Barry Faley with FTCH Skitters Abbie (English springer spaniel)
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In recent years laws have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland restricting tail docking of dogs.
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