Welcome to the American Water Dog Club
The objective of the American Water Dog Club in the UK is to protect, promote and preserve the American Water Dogs, namely the American Water Spaniel, the Boykin Spaniel and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breeds.
The American Water Dog Club is here to support owners and breeders and educate others interested in the American Water Dog breeds, to encourage responsible breeding and health testing.
The Club will offer opportunities for members to take part in a wide range of exciting and competitive activities.
The American Water Dog Club is there to establish a community of like minded people for these breeds.
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American Water Dog Breeds
The development of the American breeds is a classic case of “American ingenuity” – a particular genius for adapting Old World materials to solve New World problems. An obvious example would be how American settlers utilised European breeds in the creation of the “coonhounds” who helped propel the nation’s westward expansion by supplying a steady source of meat and fur
Another good example of American ingenuity is the development of the American Water Dogs to harvest the region’s plentiful waterfowl for sustenance.
Versatile hunting dogs, these breeds thrive on human companionship, with a strong desire to be part of their person’s activities. They are intelligent and versatile, take well to training, and especially excel at training that offers some variety.
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CBR Newsletter
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
CBR Newsletter
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
CBR Newsletter
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
CBR Newsletter
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
CBR Newsletter
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
CBR Newsletter
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
CBR Newsletter
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
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