Silvaplana and Surlej are located in the heart of the Upper Engadin lake district, surrounded by impressive three-thousand metre peaks such as Piz Julier, Piz Surlej, the local mountain Corvatsch and unspoilt nature.
The terrain in the Corvatsch area is extremely varied and has all the elements that are perfect for a working test:
It includes plateaus with optimal vegetation, dense undergrowth, clearings in the forest, beautiful stands of Swiss stone pine and larch forests and, in particular, the «Lej Nair» for water work.
Organiser of the Retriever Working Days Silvaplana 2024:
Paul Koch, Organisation
Guido Picenoni, Implementation
Eliane Hugentobler, Administration
Friday, 23 August 2024 - Dummy beginners' seminar
- Beginner's test with 5 - 6 different tasks
- Individual assessment and opportunities to repeat corrected work
- Tips and recommendations for training
- Lunch together
- Seminar documents and confirmation of participation
Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 August 2024 - Unofficial Working Tests
(NO entry in the performance booklet!)
- Categories: Beginner, Novice, Open
- New: Competition for veterans (for dogs aged 8 and over)
- Samantha Boyle, Scotland
- Declan Boyle, Scotland
- David Logan, Scotland
- Walter Mygil, Denmark
- Bernhard Schöpf, Austria
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.
Application deadline: 4 August 2024
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 beginners' seminar on Friday
and the Working Test on Saturday and Sunday:
Giovanoli farm
Bain Lej Ovis-Chel
Via da las Palüds 11
7513 Silvaplana-Surlej
Please park in the marked area.
No cars are allowed in the yard.
Thank you for your understanding.
The following hotels in Silvaplana and Surlej offer you cosy accommodation.
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