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 the Pot Black Gundog Scurry, 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 Countryman Fairs the most challenging, but rewarding gundog scurries.