Wildrose British Championship 2002

On Saturday, March 23, 2002, the Second Annual Wildrose British Retriever Championship was held on the training grounds of Wildrose Kennel in Oxford, Mississippi. Sixteen retrievers including labradors (British and American bred), two Flat Coats and a Golden, competed for the distinguished Wildrose Challenge cup.

The trial included:

A water series complete with a double, honor dog and diversion bird

4 walk-up tests, 3 in grass fields and one in woodlands

A driveshoot which concluded with a 100-yard blind

Judges were:
Vic Barlow, Wildrose Kennels UK, Chesshire, England
Mike Stewart, Wildrose Kennels USA, Oxford, Mississippi

Chief Steward:
Ben Wilson, Jackson, Mississippi

Competitors and the gallery arrived from a wide range of states including Alaska, California, Minnesota, to Florida. All awards were imported from England and feed was provided by Sportsman's Pride.

The trial provided contenders and the gallery with the unique experience of running in an English test or trial. Additionally, the land and water tests are designed to reflect an actual hunting experience for upland game or waterfowl. Each test challenged the dogs' patience, steadiness, and gamefinding abilities. Each series emphasized a different hunter retriever skill including marking, delivery, doubles, blinds and memories in some very challenging hunting environments.

Wildrose - Water Test 2002


Wildrose - Walkup Test 2002


Wildrose - Water Double 2002

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