A big WELL DONE once again to Stirling based stockist Jim Fleming of Saltire Gundogs and Top Dog Training for his efforts in raising funds for Strathcarron Hospice and the PDSA. Every year in November Jim holds an awards evening in the Albert Halls in Stirling. There were many categories as can be seen from the photo showing the prize-winners which include family pets as well as working dogs. The overall figure has still to be finalised but Jim believes this very well attended evening will have raised around £1800 for these charities. An excellent effort with thanks to all who organised and attended and made the event such a success. If you wish to speak with Jim about Dog Training in the Stirling area or Chapel Farm Dog Food, please call 07765 650833

Our thanks to Aileen Stewart photography for the use of the image.

David’s training DVD’s are popular all year round but the usual increase in demand has started for the present giving season as they do make an ideal gift for the gundog handler.

If you are considering a purchase please order as early as possible, especially for those going overseas. Depending on destination country the last posting date for Overseas Airmail Delivery can be as early as the 2^nd of December.

Every year we have had some orders to post on Christmas Eve which, despite the best efforts of the Post Office, are not going to arrive in time and it would be a shame for anyone to find no present to open.

For more info on the DVD’s in the series please visit: http://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/field-sports/buccleuch-gundogs/training-dvd-series/

We are pleased to welcome a new Field Trial Champion to Chapel Farm Kennels, namely Cowarnecourt Jonquil of Buccleuch “Wiggle” (FTCh Buccleuch Pepper x Beggarbush Rose of Cowarnecourt).

This follows her win at The North of Scotland Open Stake held yesterday at Birse Estate by kind permission of the Shooting Syndicate. Judges were Mr John Dixon and Mr Richard Claydon with head keeper Mr Rab Patterson.

As with so many, this was a fantastic well organised trial and our thanks go to all involved for their time and commitment without which these events would not take place.

1st Cowarnecourt Jonquil of Buccleuch – David Lisett

2^nd, and Guns Choice, Broomfield Gnat -Graham Clark

3rd Broomfield Tara – Eddie Scott

4th FTCh Simonside Doris of Laysan -Ben Watkins

Certificates of Merit were also awarded to:

Hagghouse Warrior – Andy Cunningham

Buccleuch Katy – Bill Johnstone

Nederscot Clan Piper – Jim Wardrope

Helmsway Hero – Andy Bennet

The competition season began well for Chapel Farm Kennels when Gundog Trainer David Lisett and Labrador Buccleuch Xena, “Daisy”, were awarded first place in the Novice Retriever Test at Scone Game Fair in July. This was followed by a win in the first ever Scottish, Open Walked-Up Test for 30 A/V Retrievers organised by the North of Scotland Gundog Association also in July.

The 12^th of August saw Daisy compete in her first Trial, a Novice Stake held at Edinglassie by the North of Scotland Gundog Association where she was announced the winner. This qualified her to compete in Open Stakes and on the 19^th of October she won her first, a 1-day Open at Logiealmond organised by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland. The next day she was in action again at the 2-day Open Stake held by Gordon District Gundog Club at Esslemont where David and Daisy’s luck held out and they were awarded first place.

Buccleuch Gundogs are very grateful to have had the opportunity to compete at these events and would like to take this opportunity to thank Holding Clubs, Organisers, Volunteers, Keepers, Estate Owners, Judges, and all others involved for their hard work, generosity and dedication without which they would not take place.

Strathmore Working Gundog Club held their ESS Open Stake on Friday the 13^th of October at Errol Park Estate by kind permission of Mr J Heriot-Maitland and Sporting Manager Mr B Kass. Judges were Mr Martin Smee and Mr James Adamson with Steward of the beat, Mr B Kass and Dog Steward, Mr Peter Rae.

David was competing with FTCh Buccleuch Honey, “Tina”, in what was her first trial of the year and we are delighted to say that at the close of play they were awarded first place.

This result qualifies Tina for what will be her fourth Championship which this season is being held here on the Queensberry Estate. We look forward to welcoming all from the 15^th of January 2018.

Thanks to all organisers, helpers and competitors of the Strathmore Open Stake who contributed to an excellent event.

The Trialling season got off to a great start for Buccleuch Chapel Farm Kennels when Gundog Trainer David Lisett and Labrador Daisy were awarded first place in her first ever Trial. The season is now really getting into full swing and many handlers will be gearing up for a busy time ahead.

Chapel Farm would like to wish all competitors the very best of luck in their efforts to qualify for this year’s various championships including the Chapel Farm sponsored handlers:

Mr John Halsted – Winner of the 2015 IGL Retriever Championship

Mr Jon Bailey – Winner of the 2015 UK English Springer Spaniel Championship

Mr Simon Dixon – Winner of the 2017 UK English Springer Spaniel Championship, shown in the image above with winning dog Rytex Reba.

With thanks to all organising clubs, landowners and judges who enable the trials to take place.

David and Buccleuch Xena “Daisy” enjoyed good luck in Working Tests earlier this year winning at Scone Game Fair and also winning the inaugural Scottish 30 dog Walked up Test.

On Saturday they competed in Daisy’s first ever Gundog Trial. This was the North of Scotland Gundog Association Novice Retriever Stake held at Edinglassie by kind permission of The Hon. Charles Pearson with judges: Joe Maclure, Bill Liddell, Roddy MacBain and George Buchan and Head Keeper Alex Jenkins.

We are delighted to say that David and Daisy were awarded first place.

Second were Ian Hollern and Morayglen Chisum of Brackenbird and in third place, Ian White and Garnieland Indi.

With thanks to all involved in making this an excellent event.

Our thanks to James of the Morpeth branch of Carrs Billington who, following the receipt of quite a few enquiries about Chapel Farm Dog Food, took the plunge and decided that his store would become a stockist.

The full range of Chapel Farm is now stocked in the Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland store as well as many other products suitable for all dog owners.

To find out more, please call in or phone 01670 518474 to discuss your needs.

Chapel Farm is also stocked by the Jedburgh branch of Carrs Billington please phone 01835 850250

Chapel Farm Kennels today received a visit from local students as part of the Queensberry Initiative which is a community charity project based here on Queensberry Estate. This aims to support pupils in making better connections with their local communities and increase employability skills by making use of the varied resources on the estate.

David and Kennel-Man Paul started by giving tours of the kennels where everyone was given insight into normal daily husbandry activities such as feeding, cleaning, grooming and bathing the dogs. There was also a fair amount of petting of dogs and puppies which was greatly enjoyed by all.

Afterwards the group moved outside where David gave demonstrations showing the training development of gundogs from puppy to adult. Some of the students became involved and showed they had been paying close attention to what David had been saying by getting Chad and Bella to carry out some retrieves. It was a great morning in glorious sunshine and judging by the smiles all round had been well enjoyed.

We are indebted to Liam Mulcrow of Mulraven Gundogs for sending us a copy of some interesting statistics from his research into the last four English Springer Spaniel Championships. – see below.

Buccleuch Pepper is a very popular stud dog at Chapel Farm Kennels and we are really proud of his achievement in being sire to the greatest number of Championship competitors over the last 4 years. To see profiles and pedigrees of Pepper and our other stud dogs please visit: http://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/field-sports/buccleuch-gundogs/buccleuch-stud-dogs/

CHAMPIONSHIP TOP SIRES

2017 Top Sires:
FTCh Buccleuch Pepper – 6
FTCH Brett of Stagsden – 5
FTCh Clangregor Albammach Of Biteabout- 4
FTCh Helmsway Henry – 4
FTCH Holly Drive Kurt – 4
OFTW Edwardiana Blackmagic – 4
FTCH Helmsway Heath – 3

2016 Top Sires:
FTCh Buccleuch Pepper -5
FTCh Clangregor Albammach Of Biteabout- 4
FTCH Helsmway Henry -4
FTCh Skronedale Romulus – 4
OFTW Edwardiana Blackmagic – 3

2015 Top Sires:
FTCh Buccleuch Pepper -7
FTCH Claniker Mick – 3
FTCh  Maesyronen Markettrader – 3
OFTW Halaze Hickory of Edgegrove – 3

2014 Top Sires:
FTCh Buccleuch Pepper – 6
FTCh Clangregor Albammach Of Biteabout- 3
FTCH Kidnais Saxon of Birdrowe – 3
FTCh Maesyronen Markettrader – 3
FTCh Edwardiana Rob – 3