Say hello to the newest member of the Chapel Farm Team of Sponsored Handlers, Katie Lines who has been competing in Agility since 2012. Her first Cocker Spaniel, Archie, competed from Grade 1, novice, right through to grade 7 Championship Level, competing in National and European Championships.

Archie qualified for Crufts 5 times, the highlight being when awarded the Champion Title of “Agility Dog of the Year 2018”.

Archie has now retired and Katie started competing last year with Bailey who ended the season at grade 5 with the aim of grade 6 or 7 this season. He also reached Level Gold within Obedience work alongside his Agility.

Congratulations Katie on what you have achieved to date and our Best Wishes to you and Bailey for the future.

Chapel Farm Premium Dog Food is so pleased for Chapel Farm Kennels Assistant Ashlyn Waddell and Lilah who were awarded 1st Place at The Border Counties Open Show. We know how versatile Lilah is, she could be working in the field one day and Ashlyn could be showing her the next.

Well done to you Ashlyn and to Lilah.

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The IGL Retriever Championship was held here on Queensberry Estate on the 27^th, 28^th and 29^th of November where 68 dogs had qualified to compete. At the close of the competition Buccleuch Gundog Manager David Lisett and Buccleuch Bowhill of Sandringham, “Harris” were announced as winners.

Harris was bred here at the Buccleuch Chapel Farm Kennels, his mother having been the first Buccleuch bred Labrador to win the IGL Championship in 2017.

Well done to everyone who qualified for this year’s Championships and to all the award winners.

Image shows, Buccleuch Estate Headkeeper Rab Clark, Estate Manager Anna Fergusson, Gundog Manager David Lisett and Harris.

The AV Spaniels (ex. Cockers) Championship is taking place at Tolishill and Lauder Estates from the 15^th to the 17^th of January. We would like to offer our best wishes to Chapel Farm sponsored Handlers, Simon Dixon, Alan Sankey and Jon Bailey who have all qualified to compete.

Good luck to all taking part.

Many Congratulations to Chapel Farm Sponsored Handler Sarah Miles who had a fantastic 2023 season.

First of all with Texacali Praline of Meonvalley, in the photo, (Gracie, who is now FTCh subject to KC approval) who qualified for the Championship early in the season where they were awarded a magnificent fourth place. Gracie is fed on Chapel Farm and Sarah says that “Gracie is especially fond of the new Lamb” and that “her condition never wavered and she arrived at the Championship in excellent condition”.

Also competing was Gracie’s son Meonvalley Woodfield (Idris). “After being awarded three thirds in three trials he then won taking him from Novice to Open   He ran in one 2 day open and was one of two dogs left but sadly failed on his last retrieve. However he was awarded Guns Choice so still covered himself in glory. I am looking forward to running him next year. He has been fed on Chapel Farm since he was born. Starting with the Puppy food which I recommend strongly”.

Thanks very much for taking the time to write Sarah and also for the excellent photo, good luck in 2024.

Chapel Farm has received an email from dispatch regarding deliveries during the Christmas period.

They suggest that the last order date for delivery before the Christmas break will be Monday the 18^th of December. However, just to be on the safe side may I suggest ordering earlier if possible as couriers do become very busy.

Orders placed between the 18^th and midday on the 22^nd will continue to be processed and it is possible that some will be delivered before Christmas.

Orders placed after mid-day on the 22^nd will be processed when the office re-opens on the 3^rd of January.

David and the Team would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your custom and offer you our Very Best Wishes for Christmas and the New year.

Many Congratulations to Chapel Farm sponsored handler Simon Dixon on his First place with English Springer Spaniel Dawsonlee Pepsi at the Scottish Gundog Association Open Stake held at Strathallen.

This win makes Pepsi up to a Field Trial Champion in her first season (subject to KC approval).

Simon asked to thank all involved in what had been an excellent trial. A great result Simon, very well done and best wishes for the Championship.

Northumberland and Durham LRC held their  final trial of the season, a 14 dog Novice Retriever  at the Kennel Club’s Emblehope and Burngrange Estate on the 28^th October. Game Keeper, Raymond Holt and his team provided competitors with excellent ground

Many thanks to judges Irene Davison, Steve and Paula Cullis and Stewart North.

Thanks also to Anne Holt and all helpers this season, ending with a great trial. Congratulations to the winners below.

1st place, and Guns Choice was awarded to THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH ‘S Lab. Bitch BUCCLEUCH ENIGMA, handled by DAVID LISETT.

2nd place MARHYSTIN ELIJAH OF OAKSHOT. Lab Dog owned and handled by GRAHAM SLATER

3rd place to GUNNERSPEG EXCALIBUR OF CAYTONFELL. Lab Dog, owned and handled by MARK DEMAINE

4th place to GREENBRIAR KAISER OF ABERGOWAN. Lab Dog owned and handled by ALLY KENNEDY.

Thanks to everyone taking part for their support.

Congratulations to Chapel Farm Dog Food Sponsored Handler Alan Sankey who with FTCh Brocklinton Bertie was awarded first place at The Highland Gundog Club Open A/V Spaniel Stake held at Pitmain Estate under judges Willie Edgar and Ian Blair.

1^st – FTCh Brocklinton Bertie – Alan Sankey

2^nd – FTCh Broomfield Eve – Eddie Scott

3^rd – Saxondale Strider – Liam Quirk

4^th – Rhanna Matchlock – Eddie Scott

C.O.M> Rogart Rubee – Bill Johnson

Congratulations to all in the awards and our best wishes to Alan at the Championship.