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FIELD TRIAL LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

The experienced dog

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DKRLCH Ravensbank FT (Pink), 8 years and 4 months old. ©Anne Winkel
Saturday at 11:19: We could not resist sharing this lovely picture of the mature, DKRLCH Ravensbank FT (Pink), 8 years and 4 months old. Thank you to Ms. Anne Winkel for sending us the picture.

Introduction to an estate shoot

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The shooting has started, and Squareclose Wendy (Nessie) in the fron is calm but ready. Behind Nessie is Ravensbank Biscuit (Bibi) and Ravensbank Bob (Bob). ©Ravensbank Labrador Retrievers
05-12-2019: The day arrived, where Squareclose Wendy (Nessie) had her debut as part of my picking-up team on a large estate shoot. She was the third dog in my pack with Ravensbank Bob (Bob) and Ravensbank Biscuit (Bibi) in front. To put it short: It was a huge success. Nessie had a good handful of fine retrieves. She picked marked birds, hunted down lost birds and took one fine blind on a line in the field. Spontaneous retrieves of wounded birds, good soft mouth, very powerful with style yet spotless at heel between drives. Above all, Nessie masters the most demanding of all, which is to remain calm and stay cool when she is not being asked to deliver her magic. I am so proud of my apprentice retriever.

Holly is in pups

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26-11-2019: Ravensbank Holly (Holly) has been ultrasound scanned, and is indeed with puppies. Whelping is expected early January and leaves the puppies will leave kennel late February. Sire for these puppies is 2UM2019 Squareclose West (Bosse). Read more about this litter of puppies at the puppy page.

Bamse receives his third Champion title

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SEVCH DKSCH DKSCH(V) Ravensbank Brandy (Bamse) becomes Danish Wild Game Tracking Champion. He is 5 years and 6 months old. ©Heidi Dige
09-09-2019: SEVCH DKSCH DKSCH(V) Ravensbank Brandy (Bamse) has also been awarded the title Danish Wild Game Tracking Champion, DKSCH(V). This title is given to retrievers under the Danish Retriever Club who has achieved three x 1st prize in champion class tracking. Moreover the dog must have earned "good" in show. Bamse carries a "very good". Very warm congratulations to Ms. Heidi Kristiansen.

Baker has received a 1st prize on cold game test

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Ravensbank Chivas (Baker) has been awarded a first prize at official cold game test in novice class. Here he is with Mr. Michael Nielsen after the test. ©Ulla Petersen
31-08-2019: Today, Ravensbank Chivas (Baker) received a fine first prize at official cold game test held by the Danish Retriever Club. Baker is handled by Mr. Michael Nielsen. Warm congratulations to Ms. Ulla and Michael with the fine result.

Young dog's cold game rally 2019

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Our two new pups have landed from their 13 hour journey out of Scotland. In and out of cars and airplane holds. They have stayed in the kennel for the entire journey, and you should expect them to be out of their mind as the arrive with us. Judge for yourself. We can't help thinking that it is incredible what these buggars can deal with and still be playful and confident. ©Ravensbank Labrador Retrievers
12-08-2019: Yesterday, I participated in the 2019 Cold Game Rally for young dogs under the age of two years. The first part is a regular cold game test in which Nessie on the 20 point scale scored 20, 16 and 14. In the competition part we had two single marks separated by a stretch where we should just walk to heel. Nessie was spot on with the first mark. And her heelwork was brilliant. The second mark was too much for my young dog. Quite long and very difficult terrain. She was close, but never had any wind, and that was the end of her competition.

Nessie's litter brother, 2UM2019 Squareclose West (Bosse), handled by Ms. Charlotte Rasmussen also participated in the test (which in Denmark is known as the "Young Dog's Championship"). With almost 100 participating dogs, Bosse came in second and was awarded the official title 2UM2019.

I regret to say, that I do not have rights to any pictures from Charlottes podium, but they can be seen here.

Nessie on her first official test

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Squareclose Wendy (Nessie) becomes 4th winner in novice class on her first official test participation. ©Lobke Jacoliene Bloten
04-08-2019: Yesterday Squareclose Wendy (Nessie) participated in the official novice Working Test held in connection with the Brahetrolleborg Game Fair 2019. Nessie again came over as a young dog with immense calmness and concentration. She did everything in perfect style, and received 92 out of 100 points which gave her a 4WT-place.

Walking at heel with distraction

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Squareclose Wendy (Nessie) walks to heel with distraction. ©Ravensbank Labrador Retrievers
04-08-2019: Walking at heel is a fundamental thing for a working dog. And of course the dog must tolerate distraction from a rather stupid pigeon...

Ms. Kristiansen and Bamse receives Championship

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SEVCH DKSCH DKSCH(V) Ravensbank Brandy (Bamse) receives his second first prize on Champion Track. ©Heidi Kristiansen
29-07-2019: Today Ms. Heidi Kristiansen was awarded Danish Tracking Champion DKSCH with SEVCH DKSCH DKSCH(V) Ravensbank Brandy (Bamse). Very warm congratulations to Ms. Kristiansen with her lovely dog from us.

RIP Fay

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4RM2014 Ravensbank Fay (Fay) together with Mr. Frank Graversen on a wet day picking up. ©Frank Graversen
23-07-2019: Yesterday, 4RM2014 Ravensbank Fay (Fay) quietly passed away. She became 9 years and 8 months old. She has had a remarkable life as a genuine sporting dog and shooting companion, who has shown impressive results. She leaves only good memories with all of us who followed her.