Two spaniels belonging to Rod Holgate were stolen from their kennels at Pleshy, Essex during the day on 22 Dec.
A black Cocker dog (entire) aged 2 1/2 and a liver and white Springer dog (entire) aged 4. Neither is microchipped but an 18 month old dog which was microchipped was not taken.
Please look out for these dogs or report any suspicious behavior or offers that could be related.
Please circulate this information to anyone who may be able to help.
Rod's phone no.01245 231 352
Wednesday 29 December 2010
Tuesday 28 December 2010
Weather Fails to dampen hunts determination
Weather fails to dampen hunts' determination
(Source Countryside Alliance Alice Barnard 28th Dec)
Despite bad weather affecting most of the country, over 250 hunts met for their traditional Boxing Day meets yesterday. Up to half of them were unable to move off afterwards owing to poor conditions, and many met on foot rather than on horseback.
On this, the biggest date in the hunting calendar, supporters across the country braved the conditions to show their solidarity for hunts. Obviously the icy conditions have been a huge factor and many people have been unable to get to their local meet, but hunts have been delighted by those hardy souls who managed to make it.
This support is encouraging, especially when set against the back drop of new independent polling which shows that six out of ten people think the Hunting Act has been a waste of police time and eight out of ten believe animal rights activists should not be allowed take the law into their own hands (click here for our news story on this poll).
Support for hunting this Boxing Day once again extended way beyond the rural community to include all those many thousands of people who see the Hunting Act as a failed law. David Cameron has consistently repeated the Government's commitment to a free vote and his own support for repeal. We cannot expect hunting to be top of the Government's priority list in these dire economic times, but the eventual delivery of a vote on repeal is a matter of trust. Hunts were in a pragmatic mood at Boxing Day meets - repeal remains our goal and we are united in moving towards that.
The Countryside Alliance recently commissioned a short film by Fieldsports Britain explaining the case for repeal. It is required viewing in which Quantock Staghounds Master James Hawthorne leaves the viewer in no doubt that repeal of the Hunting Act is vital to hunting's future. Watch the film here.
(Source Countryside Alliance Alice Barnard 28th Dec)
Despite bad weather affecting most of the country, over 250 hunts met for their traditional Boxing Day meets yesterday. Up to half of them were unable to move off afterwards owing to poor conditions, and many met on foot rather than on horseback.
On this, the biggest date in the hunting calendar, supporters across the country braved the conditions to show their solidarity for hunts. Obviously the icy conditions have been a huge factor and many people have been unable to get to their local meet, but hunts have been delighted by those hardy souls who managed to make it.
This support is encouraging, especially when set against the back drop of new independent polling which shows that six out of ten people think the Hunting Act has been a waste of police time and eight out of ten believe animal rights activists should not be allowed take the law into their own hands (click here for our news story on this poll).
Support for hunting this Boxing Day once again extended way beyond the rural community to include all those many thousands of people who see the Hunting Act as a failed law. David Cameron has consistently repeated the Government's commitment to a free vote and his own support for repeal. We cannot expect hunting to be top of the Government's priority list in these dire economic times, but the eventual delivery of a vote on repeal is a matter of trust. Hunts were in a pragmatic mood at Boxing Day meets - repeal remains our goal and we are united in moving towards that.
The Countryside Alliance recently commissioned a short film by Fieldsports Britain explaining the case for repeal. It is required viewing in which Quantock Staghounds Master James Hawthorne leaves the viewer in no doubt that repeal of the Hunting Act is vital to hunting's future. Watch the film here.
Sunday 26 December 2010
Working Gundogs Gordon Setters
As working dogs, Gordon Setters are at their best when given at least an hour and a half of strenuous exercise every day.
Puppies should never be over-exercised or start agility training until the age of 18 months old to prevent joint problems from occurring later in life.
Due to their hunting instincts, they should never be permitted to roam freely unsupervised, as they tend to wander into potentially dangerous circumstances when trailing a scent.
Temperament
The Gordon Setter is highly loyal to their masters. They thrive in loving and caring surroundings, and make great family pet. Both puppies and adults can be a little rough even though they are naturally patient, they may not be well-suited for families with very young kids. This breed is sensitive, eager to learn, but requires firm but gentle training.
Overview
The Gordon Setter is believed to be the heaviest among the three setter dogs. Primarily bred as a personal bird dog, this breed was also recognized as companion dogs, with exceptional skills in obedience competitions and show rings today. This muscular and sturdy breed as the strength and stamina, but may be a little low on speed. Their distinctive black and tan makes it easily visible in bright fields.
Care
The Gordon Setter requires low-maintenance grooming. Combing and brushing should be done regularly to prevent matting. Owners should always check their ears constantly to prevent ear infection. Bathe them only when needed
Training
The Gordon Setter are natural learners, and along with easily learning good habits, they can easily develop bad ones, as well. They are naturally not an aggressive dog, though. But they can be aloof and stubborn sometimes, so constant, firm but gentle handling is still needed.
As hunting dogs, Gordon Setters do best when working with their masters, not for them. They appreciate a good challenge, being praised and given attention. This breed is not responsive to punishment-based training and harsh-toned corrections
Prior to training the Gordon Setter, owners should ensure they are well exercised. They are energetic breed, especially during puppyhood, and may have difficulty focusing if not given sufficient exercise
Character
The Gordon Setter is generally protective, loyal, and obedient. Relaxed, friendly, and loving, although they make wonderful companions, they are wary of strangers.
Due to this fact, they make great guard and watchdogs. They are tireless workers, and enthusiastic to hunt. Naturally intelligent, affectionate, and fun-loving, this breed makes a great companion dog.
Puppies should never be over-exercised or start agility training until the age of 18 months old to prevent joint problems from occurring later in life.
Due to their hunting instincts, they should never be permitted to roam freely unsupervised, as they tend to wander into potentially dangerous circumstances when trailing a scent.
Temperament
The Gordon Setter is highly loyal to their masters. They thrive in loving and caring surroundings, and make great family pet. Both puppies and adults can be a little rough even though they are naturally patient, they may not be well-suited for families with very young kids. This breed is sensitive, eager to learn, but requires firm but gentle training.
Overview
The Gordon Setter is believed to be the heaviest among the three setter dogs. Primarily bred as a personal bird dog, this breed was also recognized as companion dogs, with exceptional skills in obedience competitions and show rings today. This muscular and sturdy breed as the strength and stamina, but may be a little low on speed. Their distinctive black and tan makes it easily visible in bright fields.
Care
The Gordon Setter requires low-maintenance grooming. Combing and brushing should be done regularly to prevent matting. Owners should always check their ears constantly to prevent ear infection. Bathe them only when needed
Training
The Gordon Setter are natural learners, and along with easily learning good habits, they can easily develop bad ones, as well. They are naturally not an aggressive dog, though. But they can be aloof and stubborn sometimes, so constant, firm but gentle handling is still needed.
As hunting dogs, Gordon Setters do best when working with their masters, not for them. They appreciate a good challenge, being praised and given attention. This breed is not responsive to punishment-based training and harsh-toned corrections
Prior to training the Gordon Setter, owners should ensure they are well exercised. They are energetic breed, especially during puppyhood, and may have difficulty focusing if not given sufficient exercise
Character
The Gordon Setter is generally protective, loyal, and obedient. Relaxed, friendly, and loving, although they make wonderful companions, they are wary of strangers.
Due to this fact, they make great guard and watchdogs. They are tireless workers, and enthusiastic to hunt. Naturally intelligent, affectionate, and fun-loving, this breed makes a great companion dog.
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Suffolk Gundog Club Novice Field Trial 14th December
Suffolk Gundog Club
Novice AV Retriever Field Trial 14th December 2010
The above event was held at Park Farm Estates, Wormgay, Norfolk by kind permission of Mr. I Symington & Mr. R Beckerleg.
Judges for the event Mrs. R Wise,Mr. P Palmer, Mr.S North & Mr. T Lowe.
Chief Steward for the day was Angela Musk.
Running Card Link.
After the usual introductions, the field trial started with a duck drive. All 14 Retrievers were asked to sit the drive where a number of ducks and pheasants were shot. Retrievers 1,2 5,6,9,10,13 were placed on the right hand side under Judges Robin Wise & Stewart North and numbers 3,4 7,8,11,12, 14 were on the left with Judges Phillip Palmer and Tom Lowe.
During the drive number 3 was sent for a wounded bird at quite some distance and successfully picked. Retrievers 4, 8, 11, 12 & 14 were eliminated during the first round under Judges on the left hand side for various reasons.
On the right hand side No.1 Mrs. L Mitchell Dog was sent for a wounded duck and failed to pick, the same bird was picked by No.2 Mrs. G Butcher at the fall.
Miss. S Coby No.5 retriever completed 2 successful retrieves in the first round.
Mr. RW Addingham No.8 was eye wiped on his second retrieve by Mr. G Allen No.9 who went on to successfully complete his 2nd retrieve. Mrs. F Joint No.13 also completed first round retrieves.
Numbers 2,3,5,6,7,9,10 & 13 all cleared the first round picking mostly duck and the odd pheasant from a field of sugar beet.
During the second round retrievers 3,6,7&10 came under Robin Wise & Stewart North Mrs. V Easy No.3 & Mr. V Bleming No.6 completed the 2nd round retrieves with ducks from first drive.
Mr. C Airey No.7 & Mrs. G Thompson No.10 were called into line for a 2nd Drive.
No.7 was sent during the drive to pick a wounded hen bird, and picked a wounded cock bird and picked a wounded hen bird, which was deemed to have been picked from the area of the fall. The dog was credited with a find. Number 10 was then sent to the same area and picked the hen bird.
Retrievers 2,5,9 & 13 came under the watchful eyes of Phil Palmer & Tom Lowe.
Mrs. G Butcher No.2 was dropped on her 2nd round retrieve. After giving No's 5 & 9 the opportunity to pick a bird the left hand Judges offered the retrieve to the right hand Judges.
Judges on the right decided to take the opportunity and tried Mr. V Bleming No.6 which failed to get to the area, which gave No.7 the opportunity and picked the bird!.
No.13 completed her 2nd round retrieve with the judges backing up the dog. No.7 completed his 2nd third round retrieve being backed up by number 10.
At this stage of the field trial after 2 drives the judges only had 3 retrievers remaining No's 7, 10 & 13. No.7 having completed 5 retrieves and No's 10 & 13 only having completed 3 retrieves.
The host decided to walk up some sugar beet and the judges decided to have all 3 remaining retrievers in line, No.7 was brought into line to test heelwork and steadiness. Mrs. G Thompson No.10 was sent for a cock pheasant shot behind the line, which she failed to pick and was eliminated as first dog failure. No.13 was also tried on the same bird, which both the dog and judges could not find. No.7 was not sent having already had 5 retrieves.
We continued walking up with No's 13 & 7, when 2 birds were shot! No.13 picked her bird and No.7 was sent for the 2nd bird and picked.
It was at this stage the judges decided that number 7 had done enough, having completed 6 Retrieves. No.13 had only completed 4 retrieves. Judges decided they needed 1 more bird for No.13 to complete the trial.
A wounded to cock pheasant was then shot, number 13 was sent, the dog never gave up on a very strong runner, which lifted several times! the bird was eventually picked and returned it to the handler, there was some discussion as weather it deserved some credit! for picking a strong runner? Heelwork in the 3rd round and standard of previous retrieves had not been sufficiently good enough to put it a head of number 7, who had been finding game with minimal handling which other retrievers could not pick and delivering it succesfully to hand without any problems.
First was awarded to Number 7 Mr. C Airey with Labrador Bitch Mint so Lucky of Morebar.
Third was awarded to Number 13 Mrs. F Joint with Muddymile Hawfinch.
Best Retrieve was awarded to Number 7 as above.
Steve Polley Chairman of Suffolk Gundog Club gave thanks to the Host, Guns, Judges and Helpers and club secretary Angela Musk, The Judges were presented with a very nice gift from the host.
Winner Chris Airey gave an emotional speech after winning his first novice field trial and gave thanks to the host,judges & helpers and those who had helped him train his retriever.
The day concluded with the Suffolk Gundog Club hosting a meal for the guns and judges.
(NOTE: The writer is not always in a position to see every retrieve and this report was written up from memory, which may not be totally accurate).
Saturday 11 December 2010
Wednesday 8 December 2010
Russlayne Bracken of Northglen Stud Book Entry
Russlayne Bracken of Northglen qualifies for the kennel Club Stud Book
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