2024 Qualifiers


 Dog qualifiedTrial/s in which qualification gained
FTCh Buccleuch Bowhill of Sandringham owned by HM King Charles III and handled by David LisettIGL Retriever Championship
Roundcopse Flora owned and handled by James Brindley Westward Gundog Society 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Gunnerspeg Apollo owned and handled by Simon Capstick Tay Valley Gundog Association 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Craigmaddie Mufasa of Bishopbrae owned and handled by David Logan3 x B qualification: 2nd Gordon District Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake, 2nd Grampian Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake & 2nd North of Scotland Gundog Association 2 day Open Stake
Tempurong Thrill of It All owned and handled by Vanessa King Yellow Labrador Club 2 day Open Stake
Highroost Cedar owned and handled by Rodger KetleySouthern & Western Counties Field Trial Society 2 day Open Stake
Brocklebank Yellow Rattle of Chatsworth owned by the Duchess of Devonshire and handled by John HalstedLothian and Borders Gundog Association 2 day Open Stake
Cheesecake Artillery owned by the Duchess of Devonshire and handled by John Halsted Gordon District Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake
Marstonprior Grenadier of Wedgnock owned and handled by Steve RichardsonEastern Counties Retriever Society 2 day Open Stake
Dunanelly Clare owned and handled by Michael CochraneCraigavon Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Texacali Praline of Meonvalley owned and handled by Sarah MilesGamekeepers National Association 2 day Open Stake 
Lindeth Storm owned and handled by Nigel Barton Three Ridings Labrador Club 2 day Open Stake 
Charmpark Fisher owned and handled by Arthur CookEssex Field Trial Society 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Turpingreen Bohol owned and handled by Kevin Butler Usk Valley Working Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake
Carnochway Red Rooster owned and handled by Fraser ForbesScottish Gundog Association 2 day Open Stake
IR FTCh Bramasolie Copper Face Jack owned and handled by John Williamson Northern Golden Retriever Club 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Emmanygan Spring of Chatsworth owned by the Duchess of Devonshire & handled by John Halsted 3 x B qualification: 2nd Yorkshire Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake, 2nd Cheshire North Wales and Shropshire Retriever and Spaniel Society 2 day Open Stake & 2nd Gamekeepers National Association 2 day Open Stake
Whitespring Ares owned and handled by Jamie Bettinson HBBBH Retriever Society 2 day Open Stake
Kentwone Columbine of Leacaz owned and handled by Lee HartisDukeries (Notts) Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake, Carmarthenshire Working Gundog Society 2 day Open Stake & The Kennel Club 2 day Open Stake
Julval Beauty of Druidsmere owned and handled by David MilneForth & Clyde Working Gundog Association 2 day Open Stake
Gunnerspeg Drummer owned and handled by Kirsty Cousins Grampian Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake
Riverview Farm Dr Pepper owned by Orrin Ingram and handled by Paul DukesLabrador Retriever Club 2 day Open Stake & North of Scotland Gundog Association 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Rustler Master owned and handled by Tucker MundayBarton-on-Humber Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake 
FTCh Emmanygan Summer owned by Mrs C Finlan and handled by John HalstedCheshire, North Wales and Shropshire Retriever and Spaniel Society 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Nobsquinton Nettle owned and handled by Claire RaymondMidland Counties Field Trial Society 2 day Open Stake & UGBA 1 day Open Stake
FTCh Knockyclovaun Ralph owned & handled by Declan Boyle Highland Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Meadowlark Big Rock Fendawood owned by D Friedkin and handled by David LathamNorthumberland & Durham LRC 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Kilpen Nightcap of Waterford owned and handled by Jayne ColeyCoventry & District Gundog Society 2 day Open Stake & West Dartmoor WGC 1 day Open Stake
Llangunwood Cascade owned by B Williams and R L Edwards and handled by B WilliamsLabrador Retriever Club of Wales 2 day Open Stake
Stauntonvale Margay of Rushbrigg owned and handled by Sam Morley-RichesTyne Tees and Tweed Field Trial Association 2 day Open Stake & United Retriever Club 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Copperbirch Chanel of Tallamelie owned and handled by Philip DysonYorkshire Gundog Club 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Westerkames Rigline of Brogdenview owned and handled by Kirsty CousinsWest Midland Field Trial Society 2 day Open Stake
FTCh Eelburn Flavius of Ballygillen owned and handled by Oliver BellIKC Retriever Championship

Qualification for the IGL Retriever Championship is on the following basis:

i. The current IGL Retriever Champion is entitled to defend the title.

ii. The current Irish Champion is entitled to run.

iii. Any dog which has obtained either 1 x A qualification (by winning a two day Open Stake) or 3 x B qualifications (by coming 2nd in a two day Open Stake or 1st in a one day Open Stake) during the qualifying period.




John Halsted qualified six dogs for the 2023 Championship, breaking his own record of five dogs qualified set in 2015.