The Home International Team Competition at the Game Fair gives spectators the opportunity to see top gundogs from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales go head-to-head in a purpose-built arena, complete with authentic cover crops, jumps and water.
The competition has been held every year since 1969 and has always been the centrepiece of the gundog events at The Game Fair.
On Saturday and Sunday spaniels and retrievers are put through their paces, the former in the morning, the latter in the afternoon.
Results 2024
Ireland were victorious in the Home International competition at The Game Fair, with the finals held on a very hot Sunday afternoon at Blenheim Palace.
The winning Irish team with their retrievers and spaniels
Judges:
- Spaniels: Mark Colclough and Stuart Morgan
- Retrievers: Phillip Turner and Greig Paterson
Team Results:
Nation Captain Score
- 1st place Ireland (Declan Boyle) 1024
- 2nd place Scotland (Donnie Leitch) 1003
- 3rd place England (David Latham) 989
- 4th place Wales (Alan Rees) 901
Spaniels:
Best Spaniel Team: England
Best Individual Spaniel: Simon Dixon (England) with Dawsonlee Pepsi
Best Hunting Spaniel: Mick Walsh (Ireland) with Int.FtCh Rytex Reo of Hollydrive
Retrievers:
- Best Retriever Team: Scotland
- Best Individual Retriever: Roddy Forbes (Scotland) with Millbuies Gilbert of Carnochway
- Best Marking Retriever: Roddy Forbes with Millbuies Gilbert of Carnochway
Highest and Best
- Highest Scoring Dog Overall: Roddy Forbes with Millbuies Gilbert of Carnochway
- Best Irish Dog: Declan Boyle with Int FtCh Knockyclovaun Ralph
- Best Irish Spaniel: Mick Walsh with Int FtCh Rytex Reo of Hollydrive
- Best Irish Retriever: Declan Boyle with Int FtCh Knockyclovaun Ralph
