Following the success of the last eight years, the Four Nations International Gundog Competition will once again be run by The GWCT Scottish Game Fair.

Teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete with the Spaniel competition kicking off at 9.30am and the Retrievers at 1.30pm (each team consisting of three from each breed). As in previous years, this promises to be an exciting event with a nail-biting close competition. Grab a seat in the grandstand for the best view of the dogs working and be sure to go to Gundog Control Tent if you have any questions.

All gundog working tests will be held under UK Kennel Club rules. Entry for individuals in all competitions is by invitation. Team events are selected by each nations captain.

Judges

Here are our confirmed judges for the Four Nations International Gundog Challenge 2025.

Jim Gold

Jim Gold specialises in training and competing with spaniels, a passion that began with his first springer as a teenager. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience handling spaniels, developing a deep understanding of their unique challenges.

Known for his expertise, Jim is a sought-after judge at prestigious events like the Scottish Game Fair. His skill in training and handling spaniels makes him a respected figure in the field, and he looks forward to judging the All Age Competitions this year with his brother.

Tom Gold

Tom Gold is an expert retriever trainer with years of experience in field sports. He has achieved significant success, including winning the All Age Competition at the 2024 Scottish Game Fair and being part of Scotland’s winning team in the Four Nations Competition.

Tom is known for his keen understanding of retriever training and handling, having developed numerous successful dogs throughout his career. He looks forward to applying his expertise as a judge in the All Age Competitions at this year’s Scottish Game Fair.

Kevin Doughty

Kevin, a seasoned gundog trainer since 1984, has over 36 trial wins and multiple FTCH titles. His current dog, FTCH Tideshot Vinny of Highseas, has qualified for the IGL Retriever Championship three years running.

An A panel judge since 1996, Kevin has judged major events, including the IGL and Irish championships. He is President of the Cambridgeshire Field Trial Society and Chairman of the Utility Gundog Society.

Based in Suffolk, Kevin runs Highseas training ground, hosting working tests and charity events. This year, he is thrilled to judge the Four Nations Competition for the first time.

2024 Results

Congratulations to the Scottish team who were the winners of the Four Nations International Gundog Competition, with a total team score of 308 points.

Find the results of all gundog competitions at The Scottish Game Fair here.