In the middle of the impressive lake landscape of the Upper Engadine, framed by majestic peaks such as Piz Julier, Piz Surlej and Corvatsch, the region's local mountain, lies idyllic Silvaplana with neighbouring Surlej - nestled in breathtakingly unspoilt nature.
The Corvatsch area offers an extremely varied terrain that is ideal for a working test: wide plateaus with optimal vegetation, densely overgrown forest areas, light-flooded clearings, impressive Swiss stone pine and larch stands as well as the picturesque „Lej Nair“, which provides ideal conditions for water work.
Organiser of the Retriever Working Days Silvaplana 2025:
Paul Koch, Organisation
Guido Picenoni, Implementation
Eliane Hugentobler, Administration
Beginner's test with evaluation and ranking
Programme: Depending on the number of participants, there is an exam in the morning - lunch - afternoon.
Or one exam split into two parts (morning/afternoon with 3 tasks each).
Possible tasks:
The work is assessed and corrected by the judges and provided with training suggestions.
Judge: Bernhard Schöpf (AT), Bernd Janich (D), and one other judge.
Important: There is no entry in the service booklet!
Taster mock trial seminar (with seminar documents) and training for interested parties
(Registration level: Category Beginner)
OR
Mock trial seminar (with seminar documents) and training for beginners
(Registration level: Category Novice)
Programme:
Tomorrow Group 1, Beginner level (12 teams with 6 helpers from Group 2, Novice level (substitution of helpers at half-time)) - Lunchtime - Afternoon Group 2, Novice level (12 teams with 6 helpers from group 1, beginner level (substitution of helpers at half-time))
The Mock Trial Seminar / Training takes place in a very varied and challenging terrain, which can bring exciting and sometimes thrilling situations for the handler / dog.
Of course, the lesser experience of the participants in both classes is taken into account above all by the fact that the working distance is shorter, the requirements are less complex and the judgement (no elimination) of the judges is adapted to the class.
It is expected that the dog remains attentive and calm (steadiness) next to its handler in the taster mock trail seminar (beginner level) and retrieves cleanly into the hand.
At the Novice level, the dog should also remain unleashed, attentive and calm (steadiness) next to its handler during a drive or in the line until its turn comes.
Seminar leader and trainer: Walter Mygil (DK)
Trainer: Sanne Vig Jeppesen (DK)
Steward of the Beat: Guido Picenoni (CH)
Important: The Number of participants is limited to max. 12 beginner teams and max. 12 novice teams! There is no entry in the performance booklet!
Unofficial working tests
(NO entry in the performance booklet!)
Categories:
Judge:
Other renowned judges will follow depending on the number of participants...
The latest regulations for working tests are applied at the Retriever Working Days Silvaplana.
Dogs of all retriever breeds that are registered in a stud book recognised by the FCI are eligible to participate.
Adaptations for the Retriever Working Days Silvaplana:
- There is no entry in the service booklet!
- Entry fee is regret fee.
The participants are assigned to different categories to help.
If you are taking part and not can help, please organise someone who can take your place in helping.
Thank you very much for your support!
The meeting point for the seminars on Friday
and the Working Test on Saturday and Sunday:
Giovanoli farm
Bain Lej Ovis-Chel
Via da las Palüds 11
7513 Silvaplana-Surlej
The following hotels in Silvaplana and Surlej offer you cosy accommodation.
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