North West Labrador Retriever Club held their 24-dog 2-day Open Qualifying Stake at Hy Fly on 11/12 November under the watchful eyes of judges John W Halsted, Mike Rolland, Lee Hartis and David Logan with Head Keeper Kevin Hughes.

The weather had proved awkward at times, especially with the strong wind on the first day but at the close of the second day Mike Jones and Ffynongain Buzzard of Wauniago, BUZZ were announced as winners.

We are delighted for Mike on this fantastic result and offer our best wishes for good luck at the 3-Day Championship being held at Glenalmond beginning on the 25th of November.

“I am writing to say how pleased I am with your dog food. I have 2 working dogs of my own, a Labrador and a young cocker spaniel. At present the cocker is still on your puppy/junior food and my lab is on the performance 24. Both my dogs look very fit and healthy on it and they keep good condition all year round. I have recently turned my boyfriend onto your food for his trialling Clumber spaniel and young Labrador. He too is very impressed with the standard of food. His clumber spaniel is on the performance 24+ and runs really well, he’s building muscle and has kept really good condition over the winter months while working. Their previous food started not to agree with them. I switched mine straight onto your food and they have been happy and healthy ever since.

As Gamekeeping students our dogs are essential for our line of work and so we want to keep them in the best condition possible and the key to this is good food. I don’t feed anything else with the food, as they seem to get everything they need from it. I am very impressed with the quality of food, convenience of delivery and brilliant customer service I always receive. Attached is a photo of my boyfriend’s 2 year old clumber and lab pup and my cocker pup looking pleased with their freshly delivered food, unfortunately my 6 year old lab is at home recovering from a barbed wire injury so is not in the photo but all 4 dogs are very happy and healthy on your food”. 

We are most grateful to Ella for taking the time to write and thank her also for sending the photo, we wish for a speedy recovery for her injured Lab.

David’s Spaniel training DVD’s remain popular all year round but we always see an increase in demand at this time of year possibly due to some finding their way under the Christmas tree as they do make an ideal gift for the gundog handler.

If you are considering making a purchase could we kindly ask that you order as early as possible. Especially so for those destined overseas as the last posting date for Airmail pre-Christmas Delivery, depending on destination, can be earlier than expected.

To find out more about the DVD’s in the series including a trailer and link to our Ebay shop please visit

Heolybwlch Goose of Buccleuch, “Ozzie” handled by Buccleuch Gundogs Manager, David Lisett entered his first trial three weeks ago. It was an Open Cocker Stake held at Invermark, organised by The North of Scotland Gundog Association. Despite his lack of experience, Ozzie performed very well and achieved an excellent Third Place.

On Saturday, in only his third trial, Ozzie and David enjoyed good fortune and were announced as the winners of the Scottish Gundog Association Open Cocker Stake held at Auchleish.

This is fantastic news for Chapel Farm Kennels as this win qualifies David and Ozzie to compete at the Cocker Spaniel Championship which will be held at Faccombe Estate on the third and fourth of January.

Chapel Farm sponsored gundog handler Lee Hartis has enjoyed his second win in a week.

His first was with Troddenmills full throttle of Leacaz, “Todd” at the Yorkshire Field Trial Society 2-day Open Stake held at Ripley Castle. This win qualified Lee and Todd to compete at the IGL Retriever Championship, a 3-day event which will take place this year at Glenalmond at the end of November.

Yesterday’s success was at the Gamekeepers 2-day Open Stake at Emblehope, again with “Todd”, with this win making Todd into a Field Trial Champion.

Many Congratulations Lee and Good Luck at the Championship.

Chapel Farm sponsored Simon Dixon is having a fantastic year. His third win of the season came at the 3T’s Open at Stean mid-September with FTCh Dawsonlee Jellybean (Lucy)
His latest win came yesterday with first timer Dawsonlee Legolas at the ESS Club of Scotland Novice AV Stake at Craigadam Estate courtesy of Mr Richard Pickup. Steward of the beat was Mr Tristan Unthank with Judges Mr S Charlton and Mr J O’Connor.
First – Simon Dixon – Dawsonlee Legolas
Second – Martin Smee – Glenlaggan Amy
Third – Alan Sankey (also Chapel Farm sponsored) – Glenlaggan Arrow

Well done to all taking part and our congratulations to the prizewinners.

Thanks to Simon for sending the photo taken yesterday which shows sponsored handlers Alan and Simon with their dogs and prizes.

Chapel Farm Sponsored Junior Handler Tallulah Dyson and younger sister Amelia enjoyed their time at Scurry Bandits at Sandringham Game and Country Fair and as can be seen both did very well in the various scurries with Amelia having a great Saturday being awarded three firsts.

On the Sunday Tallulah competed in the Combined Scurry Final consisting of four different stations running Fern and Willow respectively where she achieved first and second place.

Tallulah also competed in the Lintran Working Test with Willow and Fern was awarded second and third.

Thanks to dad Phil for the update and photos and our congratulations to Phil also as he has been among the prizes himself winning the Leicestershire Open Cold Game Test and being awarded Guns Choice with Fern in her first Trial, the Scottish FTA Novice.

Phil is our Chapel Farm Stockist based in Stockton-On-Tees, to speak with Phil about Chapel Farm call 07747 037500

Thanks to all who attended Galloway Country Fair at the weekend and visited the Chapel Farm marquee. It was really good to see so many old friends and to make quite a few new ones.
The weather on Saturday was very pleasant and while the forecast for Sunday may not have been so good, the weather was in fact very kind and the rain was nowhere near as bad as expected. Even when we had a shower it could not dampen the spirits of those in attendance.
The main ring entertainment was excellent, well done to all who took part in the various displays. Our thanks go especially to Chapel Farm sponsored Lee Hartis who gave this year’s gundog demonstrations following which he was happy to answer any training queries from audience members. This was Lee’s first time in front of an audience, he did a grand job and we hope we are able to entice him back in the future.

We offer thanks to all those involved in creating the Fair and we look forward to seeing you there next year.
To keep up to date and plan your visit, check out the GCF website from time to time http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/

Photo shows Scurry competitors waiting their turn. To see more images from the Fair please visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ChapelFarmPremiumDogFood/

While dogs play a big part at Galloway Country Fair they are not restricted to Scurries and Tests, last year a Dog Show was held for the first time. It was such a success that it returns this year on Saturday the 17th August with categories for: Gundogs, Any Other Breed and Best Trick.

It is Free to Enter which can be done online at https://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/entertainment/dog-events-2/dog-show/
or, on the day in the Chapel Farm Marquee between 10am and 12noon.

For any enquiries please e-mail fgrant@buccleuch.com

We are delighted to say that Chapel Farm sponsored Lee Hartis (a member of the winning Team at the Home International Test held at the Game Fair last weekend) will be giving this year’s Gundog Demonstration at the Galloway Country Fair being held here on the Queensberry Estate on the 17th & 18th of August.
David Lisett will also be in attendance and both will be available in the Chapel Farm Marquee for a good part of each day and will be happy to answer any training queries you may have.

To find out more about Galloway Country Fair please visit
http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/