Does size matter!

Small
Medium
Large

Depending on what you want to do with your dog.
Very Active family
Moderate active family
Low active family

What type of coat
Age of children if any.
Do you have other animals
Size of house.

If truth be known it doesn’t really matter the size of your dog for a family pet as long as it is well trained and obedient.

As far as a working dog in concerned size can come into it, i wouldn’t suggest a working cocker for wild fowling! Not to say a cocker spaniel couldn’t retrieve a goose but some of the creaks can be deep and wide.

What sex is best?

We think this comes down to personal choice. There are some differences between dogs and bitches. Most of the differences are the same as in the human race for instance dogs take longer to mature and bitches have monthly cycles on a regular basis.

Old wives tails tell us a dog will stray for a bitch in season but in my experience bitches have a tendency to try and get to a dog rather than the other way round. Others say the trouble with a dog is they ” scent mark” all the time. If truth be known this will only happen if you allow it. I personally think the worst mistake people make is understanding castration of dogs. I think we castrate dogs far to young not allowing dogs to mature past hormonal feelings which may  lead to further problems. Dogs are loving, trustworthy and honest.

Bitches on the other hand are normally further forward in life at a much younger age than dogs. They are normally more driven for work and carry more of an edge to there work leading to style and drive.

This is not to say there hasn’t been any driven stylish dogs in competitions but if we look at past years within the working gundogs and competitions, there lies some truth.

Since 1990 there has been 23 Cocker spaniel championships held with 13 winners being bitches so just over half.

Since 1990 there has also been 23 Springer spaniel championships held with 20 of the winners being bitches.

Since 1990 there has also been 23 I.G.L Retriever championships held but only 7 of the winners have been bitches. Does this mean that the theory that bitches hold better potential for competition is wrong or are retrievers just more popular, so it would be commercially viable if you were to win the championship with a dog for stud duties.

There are over 200 breeds registered with the kennel club to consider when looking for a life long companion.
These breeds are divided into 7 different groups to which they fit into from what they were originally bred for.

Gundog – these are typical breeds which would have been used to flush, retriever or point game alongside the gun. The breeds are split between Retrievers, Spaniels and Hunt point and retrieve (HPR).

Hound – these are breeds typically used to pursue game by scent or sight. The breeds are split between sight hounds and scent hounds.

Terrier – these are breeds typically used to hunt vermin above and below the earth.

Working – these are typical breeds that work along side ourselves as guard, search and rescue dogs.

Pastoral – these are typical breeds associated with herding livestock.

Utility – this group consists of dogs that are hard to place in any of the other groups as most of these breeds were bred for other reasons than work so classed as non – sporting.

Toy – these are typical breeds bred to become lap dogs but over the years breeds have been added purely due to their size.

What to consider when buying a puppy.
1. Breed.
2. Sex.
3. Size.
4. Health screening.
5. What you are looking for from your puppy.
6. Your lifestyle.
7. Cost.

Every dog owner in England will have to microchip their animal by April 2016 under government plans aimed at cutting the growing number of strays.

To read the full story on the new Law regarding microchipping click here.

For more information on getting you dog microchipped please contact ourselves.

Cost for microchipping is £11.50 per dog or if you have a litter to be microchipped  the cost is £8.50 per puppy.

As the sun came out toady we thought it would be a great opportunity to get some up to date pictures of Jenny our Golden Retriever bitch due puppies on the 8th August.

Jenny is a rich golden colour with nice dark pigmentation.

If you would like any further information on this golden retriever litter or would like to secure interest in this litter please feel free to contact ourselves.

We now have a Fox Red Labrador available at stud. We received Chips Hip and elbow results this week so are happy to allow him to stand at stud.

Chip is a stunning Fox Red Labrador with a hip score of 2/2 = 4 and elbow score of 0.

If you would like any further information on our fox red Labrador please feel free to contact ourselves.

Home reared Chocolate Labrador Retriever Puppies.

Only 3 boys remain from this stunning litter of 7 chocolate Labrador retriever puppies.

Sire – Pechasi Hazel Nut of Fallowfen

Dam aka Pickle  is predominately a family pet but she has also undergone gun dog training with good ability and also has a wonderful temperament.

These chocolate Labrador puppies are being reared in the family home and are handled daily by both adults and children to ensure that they are well socialised and ready for their new homes in early August.

They will be KC Registered, wormed, frontlined, have had their full first vaccination, be vet checked, micro chipped and come with a puppy pack and breeder support.

Please contact Wilma Morton 07860 704209 wilma.morton@financeplanning.co.uk

Chocolate labrador puppies.

This is a short video of ourselves doing some gundog training with Broc our black and white springer spaniel dog. Broc was born 26/12/2011 so still very young but seems to be coming on strong at the moment!!

Home reared chocolate labrador puppies. Boys and Girls available.
Kennel club registered, wormed and frontlined to date. Pups will be vet checked and of had their 1st vaccination. Mum and Dad have been health screened. Dogs £500 Bitches £600 ready to go 14/06/2012

Please call Jane on Tel : 01522501868  or : 07903110545.