Tournament

Retriever Working Days Silvaplana - Team-Working Test 2026

Two-day team competition, as in the International Working Tests (IWT).
Teams from all over Europe, consisting of three «Open» dogs and one reserve dog, can compete against each other in this two-day competition.
The skills of marking, handling, searching and water work in very demanding and varied terrain are tested at the highest level.

This team-working test (in IWT format) is intended not only to prepare all teams for possible IWT participation, but above all to give them the opportunity to check their own performance level and compare themselves directly with other teams.

Friday, 28.08.2026

  • Morning: Field work according to starting order in terrain 1
  • Linchtime
  • Afternoon: Water work according to starting order in terrain 1
  • Late afternoon: Announcement of the results from day 1

Saturday, 29.08.2026

  • Morning: Field work according to starting order in terrain 2
  • Linchtime
  • Afternoon: Field work according to starting order in terrain 2
  • Late afternoon: Group and individual award ceremony

Team Registration

  • Thursday, 27.08.2026 from 17.00 - 19.00 hrs
  • Friday, 28.08.2026 from 8.00 a.m.

Conditions of participation

  • A team consists of 3 dogs with 3 handlers
  • Optional: 1 reserve dog may be carried free of charge so that it can be used as a replacement at any time.
  • All dogs have the Open level
  • Dogs of all retriever breeds with FCI-recognised pedigree book

Our judges

  • Walter Mygil (DK) - Test director
  • Petteri E.J. Hirvonen (FI)
  • Ronnie Farrelly (IR)
  • John Juel Pedersen (DK)
  • Billy Lundy (UK)

The entry fee includes

  • Total entry fee CHF 600.00 for 3 dogs incl. reserve dog (CHF 200.00 per dog)
  • Starter package for all team members (incl. reserve dog)
  • Lunch with a non-alcoholic drink on both days for all team members (incl. reserve dog)
  • An unforgettable experience in the Engadin

Important:

  • It will be judged according to international regulations.
  • Max. 20 teams of 3 dogs with companion - limited number of participants!
  • There will be a team evaluation and on the second day additional an individual assessment.
  • NO entry in the performance booklet!
  • Entry fee is a regret fee. The entry fee will not be refunded after the registration deadline.
  • Registration deadline: 5 August 2026

CHF 600.00

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