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 2026:
Paul Koch, Organisation
Guido Picenoni, Implementation
Eliane Hugentobler, Administration
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.
The mock trial seminar gives participants a practical insight into how a mock trial or small game hunt can be organised and how the dogs can be used sensibly.
The aim is to gain initial experience under realistic conditions.
The focus is on calm work and initial handler-dog coordination as part of a drive or in the line. The dog is expected to remain steady - i.e. to wait calmly and attentively at the handler's side until it is his turn - and to retrieve reliably into the hand.
The terrain presents the dog-human teams with varied and challenging situations, which are nevertheless specially designed for beginners in the Novice category. The requirements are less complex, the distances are shorter and the judging takes place without elimination.
Second part of the team competition.
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 required for various field work in very demanding and new terrain are tested at the highest level.
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.
The participants will be assigned to a different starter group or category 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 on all days for registration, ranking announcement and lunch:
Giovanoli farm
Bain Lej Ovis-Chel
Via da las Palüds 11
7513 Silvaplana-Surlej
The following hotels in Silvaplana and Surlej offer you cosy and pleasant accommodation.
Please ask for possible special prices when booking and mention that you are travelling for the Retriever Working Days Silvaplana arrives.
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