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PLEASE NOTE: THE POT BLACK GUNDOG SCURRY WILL NOT BE RUN AT THE SUSSEX GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR IN 2010. TWO NEW GUNDOGS SCURRIES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TO MAKE THE COMPETITION MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR NEWCOMERS. THANK YOU.

In the Pot Black Gundog Scurry, this unique game of “Gundog Snooker” challenges the skills of the handler and the receptiveness of the gundog. A popular scurry for spaniel handlers, Pot Black offers a variety of retrieves, with each one getting slightly harder as the points progress. As gundog scurries go, Pot Black is one of the most exciting as it requires a great deal of rapport between dog and handler. One slip, or colour out of turn and its game over!

In Pot Black, seven dummies are placed out in the arena, each next to a coloured sign denoting the value. The higher the points, the harder the retrieve – its that simple. Your dog needs to be adept at hunting cover as well as spritely over longer distances. Good use of the stop whistle is essential in this gundog scurry. Pot Black often attracts a great deal of interest from spectators who marvel at the control of the dogs. This is one of the most challenging, but rewarding gundog scurries at the Kelmarsh Country Fair.

Pot Black Gundog Scurry Prizes:

1st Place - £25 cash, Engraved Crystal Goblet & Rosette
2nd Place - £15 cash, Engraved Crystal Goblet & Rosette
3rd Place - £10 cash, Engraved Crystal Goblet & Rosette

Pot Black Gundog Scurry Rules.

1. The colours must be retrieved in the following order:
   
   1. Red  - 1 point
   2. Yellow - 2 points
   3. Green - 3 points
   4. Brown - 4 points
   5. Blue - 5 points
   6. Pink - 6 points
   7. Black - 7 points
2. There is a maximum time limit of 5 minutes per entry.
3. If a dummy is retrieved out of order, those points will be deducted.
4. A maximum of 33 points is possible.
5. Dog must be sat unrestrained and off-lead.
6. The dog must stay steady until the steward tells the handler to send the dog.
7. Any dog that is unsteady and “runs in” will be disqualified.
8. Any dog that is sent before the steward has told the handler to send the dog will be disqualified.
9. The dog with the highest number of points will be the winner.
10. If any two dogs have the same score, then both the dog with the fastest time wins.
11. Any dog may enter, however prizes will be allocated to Kennel Club recognised gundog breeds only.
12. Re-entry is permitted
13. Entries cost £2.50 each or 5 for £10.00