England Gundog Team

08/06/2026

The Meet:-
8.30am The England Spaniel Squad meet at the training ground in Buxton
Derbyshire for the England Selection 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

08/06/2026

Hall of Fame 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Mr Nathan Laffy of ‘Grovery Gundogs’
A true icon of the British gundog scene, Nathan has built an outstanding career with Labrador Retrievers that spans dedication, quiet excellence, and a deep love for the sport.
Nathan first represented England in 2010 as Captain of the Anglesey team, a role he held with distinction for five years. Since then he has proudly run for his country on numerous occasions with six different dogs. He has been a valued member of England team that have lifted the Skinners World Cup twice and enjoyed multiple victories at the Game Fair.
His trialling record is truly remarkable. Nathan has qualified for the IGL Championship 11 times with five different dogs and has won over 50 trials with more than 20 dogs during his career. Highlights include:
• 2013: 2nd place at the IGL with FTCh Abbotsleigh Emu
• 2019: DOM & Guns’ Choice with FTCh Think Twice Zero to Hero
• 2021: 3rd place at the IGL with FTCh Think Twice Zero to Hero (“Chance”)
Nathan qualified the outstanding “Chance” a record-breaking six times consecutively a feat matched by few. Bred by Laura Lazzaretto, Chance remains the most successful Golden Retriever in UK field trial history. In 2025 he qualified two dogs for the IGL, including his current England Squad dog, OFTW Spireview Kodi at Grovery.
Nathan turned professional in 2017 after many years successfully competing at the highest level while balancing a full-time job and family life. He holds B Panel Judge status and runs his kennels under the Grovery affix. Through Grovery Gundog Training he delivers group and one-to-one training in the South East, along with popular training days across the UK. Handlers appreciate his direct, no-nonsense approach and meticulous attention to detail. In the line, Nathan is famously calm and unflappable — cool, collected, and completely focused.
He also proudly carries the Isleofman affix, kindly passed to him by his great friend Chris Turner, for whom he ran dogs between 2010 and 2016. Nathan continues to honour Chris’s memory through the dogs he breeds and trains.
utterly dedicated respected and a much liked figure in the gundog community,
a worthy addition to the England Hall of Fame.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
We wish Nathan all the very best this year 2026 at The Kronch 4 nations Gundog Competition at Scone Game Fair in Scotland on the 3-5 July & also at The International Gundog Competition at Ragley Hall 24th - 26th July in England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
You can follow Nathan on Instagram

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laffy

07/06/2026

Steve Richardson England Selection Roan Lodge 2026



FTCh
Marstonprior
Grenadier of Wedgnock

07/06/2026

Designer Kennels Ltd is a family-owned manufacturer of premium, bespoke dog and cat kennels based in Sherburn in Elmet, near Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Specialising in heavy-duty, durable builds using high-quality British materials
Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, custom designs, and a strong focus on pet welfare, Designer Kennels delivers robust, weatherproof solutions built to last.

Designer Kennels also sponsors the England Gundog Team, indicating strong ties to top-level competitive and professional gundog handlers across the UK. Such as Ben Randell of Beggarbush Gundogs Hester Kemp from pawsPaws Brooklyn and Adrian Slater of Kipperridge Gundogs England Spaniel Captain.

Website: designer-kennels.co.uk
Tel: 01977 685500

06/06/2026

The England Gundog Spaniel Team
For 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
A huge congratulations to the following competitors & dogs being selected today at Roanlodge Training Venue
Hosted by the lovely Lesley Morgan
are as follows:-

Scone Palace Kronch 4 Nations Competition:-
Ian Clarke, David Templer, Andy Parker,
Res: Steve Brewer.

The Game Fair:-
Mr Ian Clarke.
Mr Dave Templer.
Mr Andy Parker.
Mr Steve Brewer.
Ms Debbie Mould.
Mr Josh Gresty.
Reserve to be decided.
Much appreciation to our sponsors
Skinner’s Dog Foods Paws@brooklyn
Fullpip & Designer Kennels 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏
Thank you to Paws@brooklyn for donating full fur rabbit dummies to the team and gifts to the squad.
Thank you to Hester from Paws@Brooklyn for spending the day with us and presenting the team with gifts..makes the day
Thank you to Neale Satchwell & Jeremy Organ for once again giving up your day to judge the handlers & dogs also to Captain Kevin Doughty who spent the full day with the team.
A great day with good atmosphere and not forgetting the dogs
Details to be posted soon.

06/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our valued sponsor, Fullpip, for their continued and generous support again this year. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
This year they have kindly provided the England Team with high-quality training vests launchers dummies and much more !!
for 2026.
Thank you Fullpip 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏

www.fullpip.co.uk

06/06/2026

Highlights From The Retriever Selection 2026 At Roanlodge Buxton

06/06/2026

The England Gundog Retriever Team 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
📣Huge Congratulations to the Following Competitors👏
The selection day was held at Roanlodge Training Centre, Buxton by kind invitation from Mrs Lesley Morgan 👏
A Big Thank you to Skinners Dog Food & Welcoming Our Newest Sponsors on Board :-

Paws@Brooklyn & Designer Kennels 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏👏
Scone palace Kronch 4 Nations:-

Scone Game Fair Team:-
Steve Richardson, Nathan Laffey, Simon Capstick
Res:Ellena Nunneley

The Game Fair Team:-

Steve Richardson Nathan Laffey
Simon Capstick Jason Mayhew Ellena Nunneley
Res:-Lee Hartis

04/06/2026