Flatcoated Retriever Club of Scotland Shuna Trophy Winners
Awarded each year to the dog or bitch owned by a Club member resident in Scotland gaining the most points at championship shows .
1 point for a class win, 2 points for RCC, 3 points for CC and an extra point for Best of Breed or Best Puppy.
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ALAN STEWART
We have some very sad news to share with you all. On Thursday evening, Alan Stewart passed away after being ill for quite some time. Fiona and close family were by his side.
Alan was a serving member of our committee, past Vice Chair and Chair, and to date, our show manager. He was a very valued friend to the flatcoat community, always with a smile and cheery disposition. Just one of life's genuinely good people.
Although Fiona handled the dogs, Alan always gave a good account of himself if he had to venture into the ring. He loved his dogs! He loved his family and his friends.The show scene just won't be the same without him.
To Fiona and his loved ones, we send our sincere condolences.
RIP Alan. You will be sorely missed!
GLADYS OGILVY-SHEPHERD MBE
1923 - 2025
It is with much sadness that we have learned of the death of Gladys Ogilvy-Shepherd MBE, a much valued and honorary member of The Flatcoated Retriever Club of Scotland.
Although she had other breeds previously, Gladys was known for her Rottweilers and her flatcoats and showed under the Gbos affix.
Above all Gladys was a staunch supporter of the club, allowing us the use of her land for various fun days and always welcoming everyone with a smile and warm words.
Her love of animals extended beyond dogs and in 2015 she was awarded an MBE for services to Animal Welfare and Veterinary Education.
Prior to this in 2014, Gladys attended the opening of The Gladys Ogilvy Shepherd Interventional Radiology Suite at the Dick Vet. Her support of this service was instrumental in equipping the facility, allowing for the treatment of illnesses that may have been previously considered untreatable or in need of more invasive surgery.
A wonderfully kind and inspirational woman, Gladys passed away at the grand old age of 102 years. To her loved ones, we send our deep condolences.
Health Information
Some updates from the Kennel Club - November 2025
1. The BVA/KC Eye Scheme, Glaucoma Survey
The BVA in conjunction with the Kennel Club have published a glaucoma survey to learn more about whether screened dogs have gone on to be affected with glaucoma later in life. You may have received an email from the Kennel Club about the survey already, a link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVA_KCgonioscopy
2. Recording International Health Scheme Screening Results.
Please see attached a summary of this update, the same information has been uploaded to the Society website health pages on the KC Information page: https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Recording-International-Health-Scheme-Screening-Results.pdf
3. The Kennel Club are holding a webinar about congenital heart disease in dogs on Wednesday 12th November from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, which is freely available to anyone who would like to find out more.
In partnership with the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VCS), The Kennel Club’s Health team are pleased to invite you to the third webinar in their series of free webinars about heart disease in dogs. This session will build on the insights from our previous introductory webinar, presented by Dr Hannah Stephenson, and acquired heart disease webinar, presented by Dr Emily Dutton. In this follow-up webinar, expert cardiologist Dr Chris Linney will take an in-depth look at congenital heart diseases (present at birth) and how they differ from the more common acquired heart diseases that develop later in life.
For more information or if you’d like to attend the webinar, register here:
Results from our Championship and Open Show 19 October 2025
Top Photo: Winners of our Championship Show
Bottom Photo: Winners of our Open Show
Champ Show (Judge Gemma Jacobs (Gemswin)):
Dog CC and Best: In Show Hightyne Night Train
RDCC and Reserve Best in Show: Sh Ch Rotherfield Secret Code
BCC and BOS Sh Ch: Moontorn Better Half Of Me
RBCC Sh Ch: Hopevalley Morning Wicked
Best Puppy In Show: Seaheart Frida at Gloi
Best Veteran In Show: Sh Ch/ Ir Sh Ch Plainfires The Captain of my Heart is Steelriver
Open Show (Judge David Craig (Davricard)):
Best In Show Sh: Ch Moontorn Better Half of Me
Reserve Best In Show: Sh Ch Rotherfield Secret Code
Best Puppy In Show: Thurwitt BlackJack At Torrweaving
Best Veteran in Show: Sh Ch / Ir Sh Ch Plainfires The Captain of my Heart is Steelriver
Championship Show Results: click here
Judge's Critique Championship Show: click here
Open Show Results: click here
Judge's Critique Open Show: click here
Flatcoated Retriever Club of Scotland Calendar 2026
Our 2026 calendar is now available to order!
Cost is £10 (plus £2 P&P for one calendar, £2.20 for two to three calendars, postage for more upon request).
To order, please complete the form below.
For overseas delivery or for other quantities, please email calendar@flatcoat-scotland.com for prices.
**** Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme Training (WFRDP) ****
Some of our members have now completed the foundation level of the Flatcoated Retriever Society's 'Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme' (link here). This programme is designed to encourage owners to train their dogs for gundog work.
Pictured from left to right are Peter Howson with Kenzie, Beth Kirkpatrick with Jasper, Lindsay Kinnaird with Nuis and Kirsten McLeod with Scully.
Special Thanks has to go to gundog trainer Steve Leach of Lammermuir Gundogs near Duns in the Scottish Borders for his patience and humour in helping our members to achieve the requirements for the Foundation Level.
If you are interested in joining one of our training groups and working towards this certificate, please contact Lindsay Kinnaird.
Dates for Your Diary
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Events in Scotland that may be of interest to Club members
South West Scotland Gundog Association 23/11/2025 - FCR classes - J, PG, L, Open, Judge: Lauren Huyton (Hightyne). Postal closing 01/11/2025, Online 08/11/2025 at 1pm. Details: www.mbjprint.co.uk
Waverley Gundog Association 23/11/2025 - FCR classes - J, SY, PG, L, Open, Judge: Mandy Morton (Andronja). Postal closing 01/11/2025, Online 08/11/2025 at 1pm. Details: www.mbjprint.co.uk
Cumnock & District Canine 29/11/2025 - FCR classes - PG, Open, Judge: Mrs Rhiannon McCammick (Saffdales). Postal closing 08/11/2025, Online 15/11/2025 at 1pm. Details: www.mbjprint.co.uk
Carluke & District Canine Society 20/12/2025 - FCR classes - PG, Open, Judge: Lisa Moir (Jansanleis). Postal closing ONLINE ONLY, Online 06/12/2025 at 1pm. Details: www.mbjprint.co.uk
Kilmarnock & District Canine Club 03/01/2026 - FCR classes - Open Judge: Mrs Cathy McShane (Rigerin). Postal closing 13/12/2025, Online 20/12/2025 at 1pm. Details: www.mbjprint.co.uk
Bon Accord Kennel Association 10/01/2026 - FCR classes - J, PG, Open, Judge: Roger Perkins (Brent/Silkridge). Postal closing 06/12/2025, Online 20/12/2025 at 1pm. Details: www.mbjprint.co.uk
FRCS Gundog Training Sessions - held every third Sunday in East Linton (East Lothian) and every third Friday in Dundonald (Ayrshire) and also Dechmont (West Lothian).
Breed Championship and Open Shows 2025
April 6th - Flatcoated Retriever Society Championship Show - Judges: D Eddie Webster, B Kelly Holland
April 19th - Flatcoated Retriever Club of Scotland Championship Show - Judge: Sue May
May 4th - Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association Championship Show Judge - Jenny Campbell; Open Show Judge - Charlotte Simons
May 25th - Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club Championship Show - Judge: Mandy Romeo-Dieste
June 7th - Flatcoated Retriever Society Championship Show - Judge: Pam Lynott; Open Show - Judge: Andy Osbourne Brown
October 19th - Flatcoated Retriever Club of Scotland Championship Show - Judge: Gemma Jacobs; Open Show - Judge: David Craig
November 2nd - Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association Championship Show Judge - D Jane Calverley; B Suzi Tagg
November 30th - Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club Championship Show Championship Show Judge - Sue Pingree; Open Show Judge - Alison Scutcher
Details of 2025 Championship Shows and Judges are available here, Judges 2025
updated 31 October 2025