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Find out moreLaunching June 2027With the Inaugural Event in June 2027, the aim is to deliver a best-in-class Working Test for Retriever Gundogs, representing the ultimate experience for their individual Handlers and Spectators alike. The BRT will not only be a landmark event in its own right, but it is hoped will act as a foundation for the future growth and development of the sport.
At its core, The BRT aims to create a best-in-class competition for elite Working Retrievers and their individual Handlers.
While gundog working tests are widely recognised and respected within the community, there has long been an opportunity to create challenging tests for gundogs, whilst at the same time delivering a brilliant experience for handlers and spectators alike.
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The British Retriever Trophy is conducted exclusively as a dummy-based competition.
This format allows the competition to be run across a wider range of locations and seasons, without the logistical and licensing requirements associated with live game.
The standard of work expected remains high. Dummies will be presented to replicate real hunting scenarios as closely as possible, ensuring the competition reflects the skills needed in the field.
For full details on how the competition is judged and run, please refer to our Rules & Regulations.
The Working Tests at the heart of The British Retriever Trophy will be developed by two of the most respected figures in the world of gundog working tests and elite gundog competition. Their combined experience spans decades of training, handling, and competing, shaping a competition that reflects true expertise in working tests for gundogs.
Based in Cheshire, David Latham is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished figures in the history of retriever gundog competition.
Having trained and handled working retrievers since childhood, David achieved his first Novice Field Trial win in 1989. Since then, he has built a career defined by consistent success at the highest level.
Based in Monmouthshire, David Thomas brings over 25 years of experience in gundog training, competition, and shoot management. His career reflects a deep commitment to excellence within gundog working tests, alongside a practical understanding of working dogs in the field.
David is widely recognised for his kind, reward-based training approach, underpinned by a strong foundation in behaviour and learning theory. His methods have consistently produced high-performing dogs capable of excelling in demanding gundog competition environments.
