Now the hype of Crufts is upon us I really hope everyone will not only arrive safely but will arrive in plenty of time for our 9:30 judging on Sunday. In years gone by we have seen those that have become stuck behind traffic due to accidents or roadworks, delayed flights or bad weather. Hopefully …
Missed from last week’s breed notes: URC BIS judge was Frank Borg awarding BIS to Mayhew & McCartney’s BB’s Chesapeake Breeding Dory For Arnac (imp CHE).
At Newark & District Canine Society Chesapeake judge Daniela Pinto Tranquada awarded BOB to Mahon-Hunns & Middleton & Heskin’s Susqudilla Yankee Shadow. No other dogs present.
At Kent County …
On the second day at The Isle Of Ely Premier Open Show BIS judge Frank Borg awarded BVIS to Mahon-Hunns, Hunns & Newton’s SH CH Arnac Bay Huron At Bergelle, handled by co-owner Maddy.
Heavy traffic in all directions delayed arriving to Stoneleigh for the URC Open Show by up to an hour. 10 Chesapeakes …
The big news this week is the results of Westminster Dog Show held at Madison Square Gardens USA. The 150th show drew an entry of 2,600 dogs all breeds. BOB Chesapeakes and for the first time RBIS went to GCHP Next Generation’s Accelerate by GCHC CH Next Generations Have Mercy MH QA2 x GCH CH …
Not all of my breed notes are always published. For those who know me know I speak my mind, I do not suffer idiots gladly and I will not be dominated by tribes or packs or anyone else who does not see life on the straight and narrow. This is no excuse for my not …
It has been an extremely hectic couple of weeks with keepers’ day, beaters’ days, employees’ days, tenants farmers’ days and the odd extra day squeezed in. I don’t think I have ever eaten so many sausage rolls and soups before. After a short rest it will be straight into training ready for next season.
Here …
2025 was a year of many highs and lows, the breed has continued to maintain a steady level, entries at Championship Shows with absentees averaged around 20, the exceptions being Crufts and The Club Show. Of course a new treasurer and the finances are recovering.
The working side of The Club continues to do well …
Everyone in the dog world will have been shocked at the sad news that Martin Rees died suddenly the week before Christmas. Long time partner of Becky Johnson, he loved his dogs and enjoyed judging. After judging the CBRC Open Show he then went on to award his first CCs at LKA in 2021, awarding …
I had an enquiry from an Our Dogs reader who is reaching out for help towards the SWGC. I hope to organise this shortly, perhaps it could be a nice idea to organise an SWGC training day on cold game to be able to show novice people what this certificate involves without the pressure of …
A big thank you to everyone from far and wide who have been in touch hoping we were all ok and had survived the terrible floods that followed the heavy rain last Friday in and around South East Wales. This was very much appreciated. The speed at which the rain and flooding came was a …
Now the hype of Crufts is upon us I really hope everyone will not only arrive safely but will arrive in plenty of time for our 9:30 judging on Sunday. In years gone by we have seen those that have become stuck behind traffic due to accidents or roadworks, delayed flights or bad weather. Hopefully …
Missed from last week’s breed notes: URC BIS judge was Frank Borg awarding BIS to Mayhew & McCartney’s BB’s Chesapeake Breeding Dory For Arnac (imp CHE).
At Newark & District Canine Society Chesapeake judge Daniela Pinto Tranquada awarded BOB to Mahon-Hunns & Middleton & Heskin’s Susqudilla Yankee Shadow. No other dogs present.
At Kent County …
On the second day at The Isle Of Ely Premier Open Show BIS judge Frank Borg awarded BVIS to Mahon-Hunns, Hunns & Newton’s SH CH Arnac Bay Huron At Bergelle, handled by co-owner Maddy.
Heavy traffic in all directions delayed arriving to Stoneleigh for the URC Open Show by up to an hour. 10 Chesapeakes …
The big news this week is the results of Westminster Dog Show held at Madison Square Gardens USA. The 150th show drew an entry of 2,600 dogs all breeds. BOB Chesapeakes and for the first time RBIS went to GCHP Next Generation’s Accelerate by GCHC CH Next Generations Have Mercy MH QA2 x GCH CH …
Not all of my breed notes are always published. For those who know me know I speak my mind, I do not suffer idiots gladly and I will not be dominated by tribes or packs or anyone else who does not see life on the straight and narrow. This is no excuse for my not …
It has been an extremely hectic couple of weeks with keepers’ day, beaters’ days, employees’ days, tenants farmers’ days and the odd extra day squeezed in. I don’t think I have ever eaten so many sausage rolls and soups before. After a short rest it will be straight into training ready for next season.
Here …
2025 was a year of many highs and lows, the breed has continued to maintain a steady level, entries at Championship Shows with absentees averaged around 20, the exceptions being Crufts and The Club Show. Of course a new treasurer and the finances are recovering.
The working side of The Club continues to do well …
Everyone in the dog world will have been shocked at the sad news that Martin Rees died suddenly the week before Christmas. Long time partner of Becky Johnson, he loved his dogs and enjoyed judging. After judging the CBRC Open Show he then went on to award his first CCs at LKA in 2021, awarding …
I had an enquiry from an Our Dogs reader who is reaching out for help towards the SWGC. I hope to organise this shortly, perhaps it could be a nice idea to organise an SWGC training day on cold game to be able to show novice people what this certificate involves without the pressure of …
A big thank you to everyone from far and wide who have been in touch hoping we were all ok and had survived the terrible floods that followed the heavy rain last Friday in and around South East Wales. This was very much appreciated. The speed at which the rain and flooding came was a …
