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Trial entry criteria updated 2025

TRIAL ENTRY CRITERIA (NWSDS including Affiliated Societies) (unless otherwise stated in members diary)

AGORED/OPEN [National style]:  Any handler and dog, worldwide, no restrictions.

DOSBARTH 2/CLASS 2:  UK  based handlers only. Dogs who have not been placed 1st or 2nd in an Open trial, held anywhere in the world. (updated 2025)

DOSBARTH 3/CLASS 3:  UK based handlers only (not dogs) that have not won a single prize of more than £15 anywhere in the world. (updated 2025)

DECHREUWYR/BEGINNERS: Non-competitive (fun) for new or inexperienced handlers. Coaches / mentors who are experienced, trialists can accompany handlers at the post and if helpful      accompany them walking the course during their run (often held alone or in conjunction with a local class).

NOTE (1): Qualifying points for entry to the Welsh National trial may be awarded to the first six places at any designated Open trial in Wales, provided a minimum of 25 have competed and the course includes an  outrun, lift, fetch, drive, pen or chute. (agreed at the I.S.D.S. AGM 2022). The Society’s Championships are not an open trial (as it is a members only event).  All classes,        including an open class, must be run separately to any other class and must be entered when the handler books in. 

NOTE (2): Individual handlers are responsible for the welfare (including possible injury) and conduct of their dogs and must carry out their own risk assessment of the tasks asked of their dogs during the trial e.g. deciding whether their dog(s) are fully fit to run the trial course and are kept under control and supervision at all times.

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CSJ Victor Ludorum 2024 (final)

FINAL POSITIONS CSJ VICTOR LUDORUM 2024

Congratulations  to Dewi Jenkins placed first (Clwyd Bob) and second (Tynygraig Meg) in the open trials. The third year running Dewi has topped the list and with different dogs each year (Jock, Tynygraig Meg and Clwyd Bob). 

Congratulations  also to Medwyn Ll. Evans (Glen) placed first in the second class trials. Jack Roberts (Heilan Robin) was a close second down just 4 points. Medwyn has also topped the list for the past three years (Sian, Sian and Glen). 

https://www.northwalessheepdogsociety.org.uk/results-4/csj-victor-ludorum-2024/

Beginners / Newcomers ‘fun’ trials

If there are experienced handlers / trials prepared to offer their time to support this, please get in touch .

Ellis O. Evans Memorial Shield

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Society Defibrillator

The Society has a defibrillator available for trial members to loan (free).

Over the years we have lost several members at trials who may have benefitted had one been available on the field.

It is fully automatic and talks you through the steps so it is straightforward to use and could save a life.

Please contact the Secretary if you would like to arrange to pick up from Ynys Môn or another mutually convenient location.

See also link below:

https://www.mindray.com/uk/contact/asset?assetPath=/content/dam/xpace/en_gb/resources/videos/training/how-to-use-beneheart-c1a-aed-30-2-cpr

Training and Experiences

We receive many enquiries asking about sheepdog trainers and experiences.

Unfortunately there are no longer any organised experiences in our area and our charity status prevents us from recommending any individual member for commercial gain.

We suggest you look at our website results page and identify a handler in a particular area.

Many are on Facebook and you could message them directly to ask for their help or send us a post to share on our pages.

The Society also supports events for new and inexperienced handlers. Keep looking at the “Latest news” on our homepage and our Facebook page.

Trials: “a helping hand”

The Society is keen to try and help any Affiliated Trials who may be struggling to find enough committee members / helpers.

The Society is happy to use its media to help identify individual members who may be willing to help.

Please contact the Secretary if you would find this useful.