Issue: 03/05/2024
At Hitchin Show under judge Alexandra Adshead BOB Watts’ Oakmarsh Freedom SGWC; RBOB Watts’ Oakleaf Manor Bay of Oakmarsh.
Another clash of events was when the CBRC training day and working test was on the same day as South Western Gundog, although 3 Chessies entered sadly all were absent. I hope that the …
Issue: 26/04/2024
I was hugely saddened to receive the news that Ronnie Anderson has passed away. Ronnie and Karen Anderson lived on their farm near Monrovia most of their married life. Together they created and owned the world famous Chestnut Hills Chesapeakes. There are very few pedigrees that will not contain one or more of …
Issue: 19/04/2024
More sad news, this time from Denmark. It is with much sadness that I received the news the Bjarne Sørensen had passed away in his sleep last week. Norwegian born Bjarne lived for many years in Denmark, an engineer by profession he always had a life long love of dogs, mainly retrievers. In …
Issue: 12/04/2024
I was terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Mark, husband of Caroline Griffin-Woods. Together for almost 30 years it was Mark who came up with the kennel name of Migwell. Caroline had thought of three choices but could not think of a fourth, for reasons only known to the KC they …
The saddest thing about owning dogs is when we have to say goodbye, although they never really leave us. Living to a ripe old age they are no longer just a dog but are our trusted friends. Over the years they have given their all to be our companions and workmates. Many bring awards in …
Well done The Kennel Club, what an amazing Crufts Dog Show. Four days packed full of dogs, dogs and more dogs. The were so many activities, displays, demonstrations, things to do, see and buy. The main ring had activities or showing from 8:00am to gone 8:00pm every day. On top of the was the actual …
I think it is about time the government took a good look at veterinary pricing, with almost a half of veterinary practices owned by the same company, they seem to be able to pluck figures out of then air. I remember when Pet Passports first came into being the rabies vaccination was £20 and the …
Arriving on time to replace my 2023 BASC gundog members’ card was my new BASC gundog members’ card. I could not imagine working my dogs without being a member, it’s not expensive and covers a wide variety of issues that may crop up in the shooting field, plus a BASC magazine with masses of information …
January has always been a hectic month for working dogs, with extra days fitting into an already pretty full diary, especially keeper’s days, tenant farmer days and young boys’ days. Personally, I cannot believe I made it up to Manchester, picking up on the Friday and Saturday then out again on the Monday. The dogs, …
Lead for Top Dog throughout 2023 was Arnac Bay Huron At Bergelle, but pipped at the post when Arnac Bay Hebe won BOB & BCC at LKA under judge Tracey Butler BS. This was Tracey’s third time of awarding CCs – in 2017 at Driffield BCC & BOB Anac Bay Flax and in 2019 Darlington …
Issue: 03/05/2024
At Hitchin Show under judge Alexandra Adshead BOB Watts’ Oakmarsh Freedom SGWC; RBOB Watts’ Oakleaf Manor Bay of Oakmarsh.
Another clash of events was when the CBRC training day and working test was on the same day as South Western Gundog, although 3 Chessies entered sadly all were absent. I hope that the …
Issue: 26/04/2024
I was hugely saddened to receive the news that Ronnie Anderson has passed away. Ronnie and Karen Anderson lived on their farm near Monrovia most of their married life. Together they created and owned the world famous Chestnut Hills Chesapeakes. There are very few pedigrees that will not contain one or more of …
Issue: 19/04/2024
More sad news, this time from Denmark. It is with much sadness that I received the news the Bjarne Sørensen had passed away in his sleep last week. Norwegian born Bjarne lived for many years in Denmark, an engineer by profession he always had a life long love of dogs, mainly retrievers. In …
Issue: 12/04/2024
I was terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Mark, husband of Caroline Griffin-Woods. Together for almost 30 years it was Mark who came up with the kennel name of Migwell. Caroline had thought of three choices but could not think of a fourth, for reasons only known to the KC they …
The saddest thing about owning dogs is when we have to say goodbye, although they never really leave us. Living to a ripe old age they are no longer just a dog but are our trusted friends. Over the years they have given their all to be our companions and workmates. Many bring awards in …
Well done The Kennel Club, what an amazing Crufts Dog Show. Four days packed full of dogs, dogs and more dogs. The were so many activities, displays, demonstrations, things to do, see and buy. The main ring had activities or showing from 8:00am to gone 8:00pm every day. On top of the was the actual …
I think it is about time the government took a good look at veterinary pricing, with almost a half of veterinary practices owned by the same company, they seem to be able to pluck figures out of then air. I remember when Pet Passports first came into being the rabies vaccination was £20 and the …
Arriving on time to replace my 2023 BASC gundog members’ card was my new BASC gundog members’ card. I could not imagine working my dogs without being a member, it’s not expensive and covers a wide variety of issues that may crop up in the shooting field, plus a BASC magazine with masses of information …
January has always been a hectic month for working dogs, with extra days fitting into an already pretty full diary, especially keeper’s days, tenant farmer days and young boys’ days. Personally, I cannot believe I made it up to Manchester, picking up on the Friday and Saturday then out again on the Monday. The dogs, …
Lead for Top Dog throughout 2023 was Arnac Bay Huron At Bergelle, but pipped at the post when Arnac Bay Hebe won BOB & BCC at LKA under judge Tracey Butler BS. This was Tracey’s third time of awarding CCs – in 2017 at Driffield BCC & BOB Anac Bay Flax and in 2019 Darlington …
