The Highland Gundog Club held their Novice AV Spaniel Stake yesterday at Findrack Estate by kind permission of Mr Salvesen. The dogs were judged by Mr A Coutts and Mr S Dunn with keeper of the beat Mr S Harmison. David was competing with Cowarnecourt Jonquil of Buccleuch “Wiggle” and Buccleuch Kelsey “Laddie” and had a very good day achieving first place with Wiggle and third with Laddie. In second place was Mr Bill Johnston with Helmsway Honneybee.

David was also pleased to note that Mr Will Forbes was awarded 4th and guns choice with his young cocker Buccleuch Ingram (a brother to our Finn and Cracker) from a litter out of Buccleuch Brunello just last year.

Tay Valley Gundog Association held their Spaniel Open Field Trail on Saturday at Broomhall Estate by kind permission of Lord Elgin. Judges were Mr A Coutts and Mr S Charlton with Steward of the beat Mr Pete Smith.

We are delighted to announce that David and Buccleuch Honey “Tina” enjoyed good luck on the day and were awarded First Place. Second was Mr E. Scott & Broomfield Tara, Third Mr J Howden & Caulliechat Primrose with fourth Mr M. Huitson & Balmuir Skylark.

Photo shows Tina back home at Chapel Farm Kennels with her trophy.

Just a few days ago Chapel Farm Sponsored Trainer Mr Simon Dixon won the United Gundog Breeders Association Open Stake held at Steen. Yesterday he won the Open Stake held by Strathmore Working Gundog Club held by kind permission of Lord Airlie at the Airlie Estate. This latest win means that his Springer Spaniel, Dawsonlee Heather (a granddaughter of Buccleuch Pepper) has been awarded the title of Field Trial Champion.

From all at Chapel Farm, well done Simon on your success and on making up your latest Champion.

With thanks to Strathmore Spaniel Secretary Peter Rae for the photo.