Welcome to Sophie and Kiara’s diary.

Hello my name is Sophie and I’m 14 years old and have recently acquired my first gun dog which is a yellow labrador retriever named Kiara. She is a dark yellow bitch which is why i called her Kiara as this means dark and is also a very pretty name.

I got Kiara from Gill Bell in Lincolnshire, Gill had given Kiara the best start in life as she’s fazed by nothing, very loving and socialable. Kiara’s kennel name is Toprosell Chestnut, her father is Field Trial Champion Boltonabbey Remus and her mother is Brunbois Alice Go Lightly owned by Gill and is better known as Kelly.

Here are some photos taking in our first few days.

Breeze is coming on strong with drive and enthusiasm, she’s a keen loyal retriever with energy to spare. We have been doing the basic’s to get a good foundation ready for the next step’s, she is now stopping on the whistle within a controlled environment and beginning to take directions.

Summer group training for steadiness ready for picking up with more than one dog this coming winter. Includes three Labrador’s, two Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever’s, one Golden Retriever and one Cocker Spaniel.

Casper is a Chocolate Labrador and a new addition to our kennels, he has been with us about four weeks and has begun his new life as a working gundog. As you will see he’s really good and really enjoys it!

This video will hopefully be a morale boost for Lina’s owner Kevin Dixon - Nutt who is currently doing an around the world trip by motorcycle in aid of charity along with good friend Andy Tricket. 15000 miles, 28 countries, 80days…ish!! Take a look Allthewayround

We have had a great email from Alison, T4’s owner.

“Hi Amanda, just an update on T4, he is still doing well and enjoying his flyball and obedience, please find enclosed the three pictures that were taken this weekend. They are courtesy of Sunnyside Photography who are are a professional company that go taken sporting shots of animals in action.”

We have picked out our favourite one to share with fellow dog watchers, Sunnyside Photography obviously know there job, we could do with a few tips of where were going wrong. This picture is so sharp in every way.

A tear jerker from 2 very kind people.

Hello Amanda and Philip,

Thank you for your kind words, both Malin and I were really touched.

Thank you too for letting us come and visit and welcome us into your home. It was about this time last year that Malin and I were spending many hours in front of the computer or on the phone contacting breeders of the NSDTR. Those hours were not only long but also very frustrating for us. Trying to find reputable breeder, whom we could feel confident about was not so easy, especially when Scarlett is our first dog and the kind of dog I have been dreaming about for the last 25 years.

Having put a lot of time researching, we were lucky enough to have found you two. From the moment of our first meeting at the pink house I felt welcomed, and relaxed by your attitudes, and comforted by your apparent knowledge and enthusiasm. From that day to this you have been friendly, reliable, knowledgeable and most of all, on the end of a phone. You have given us some great advice on behaviour, health, training and many other things.

And in my case, you have been patient. And I strongly advise anyone to listen to what you have to say. It is not just down to Malin and I, that Scarlett is the great little dog she is today. It is down to you and your knowledge, encouragement, sound advice and obvious love for the dogs you breed and sell on. And it is because of all this that we say thank you very much!

Malin and Barry

Today we had a great email from Henri and Cecile Gentis, a great couple from Holland who took on Jack a part trained gun-dog. Although he was a part trained gundog they wanted him first and foremost as a family companion for there 2 children.Jack settled in very quickly and became a big part of family life over night. He and his new family are now back in Holland, but will be retuning to visit us in August. We wish them all the best and look forward to their visit in the autumn.

Today we had a visit from Scarlett with her new mum and dad Barry and Malin. Scarlett was daughter to Amber and Rudy. Scarlett is coming up 5 months old and training is coming on strong, if anything she’s too calm.

Barry has high hopes for her in couple of areas which include gundog training and search and rescue. Scarlett couldn’t of wished for a better couple to become her new owner’s, they are absolutely 100% devoted to Scarlett hoping they can help her reach her full potential.