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The pox and the hound

Who among us could ever have imagined that this year would turn out so strangely? That coronavirus has forced us to the realisation that we are powerless against the invisible. We take the advice of our governments and virologists to heart and make the best of every situation. Let us hope that soon a means will be found that protects us and that we can resume life as we once knew it - although it will never be like before.

Dogs and trainers - but who needs the most work?

The moment you fail one of the critical parts, your participation in the test is over

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Sporting Rifle
November 2020
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