Previously we had absorbed some of this year’s price increases in the belief that things would quickly return to a level of normality. With factors such as bird flu, increased fuel and material costs etc. it has become clear that is not going to happen any time soon.

As such we have no alternative but to increase prices by £1.50 per 15Kg bag across the range apart from Invest ‘n’ Digest Lamb which will continue at the introductory rate until the end of the year.

This is not something that we wanted to do but to ensure that the quality of Chapel Farm products remain consistent and unchanged we have no option.

The price rise will be applied at the end of November, and we will continue to offer free delivery for orders of two or more bags to most UK destinations.

Congratulations to Buccleuch Chapel Farm sponsored Lee Hartis who, on behalf of owner Mrs Thelma Blumenthal, handled Buccleuch Elegance of Leacaz to First Place at the Northwest Labrador Retriever Club 16 Dog Novice Stake held at Hi-Fly today.

Buccleuch Elegance of Leacaz is out of IGL Championship Winner FTCh Buccleuch Xena sired by FTCh Troddenmills Full Throttle of Leacaz.

Very Well Done on this excellent result and from all at Chapel Farm, Best Wishes for the Opens.

Invest ‘N’ Digest Lamb was introduced mid-July and the response to our new product has been excellent. So much so that word of mouth increased sales to the point where we experienced Out of Stock. New product was made but there were delays in delivering some orders and we offer our apologies to those affected as we had not anticipated such demand. Procedures have been implemented to prevent a repeat.

There are many positive comments made in the feedback received but the two most often mentioned are regarding.

1. Improvement in condition, in general but also noted for females following the birth of a litter.
2. Firmness of stools which has to be a good thing, making clean-up easier.

We would love to hear your feedback at chapelfarm@buccleuch.com

Thanks to Chapel Farm sponsored handler Simon Dixon for the following report from the Novice Trial held on the 1^st October.

The trial was held at Stean by kind permission of Lord Vesty and his Head Keeper Nick Parker and kindly sponsored by Chapel Farm Dog Food.

Conditions were perfect for the dogs with the odd shower to cool. We were soon finished at dinnertime it was a four-judge system and a big thanks to Adrian and Chris Slater and on the other side Steve Charlton and Richard Wells for giving up their day to judge a big thanks to the unsung heroes stops, game carriers and stewards and everybody that helped put on a good day couldn’t be done without you all.

Result

1st Ian Openshaw’s Rytex Ringo

2nd Steve Tyson’s Dawsonlee odyssey

3rd Alan Sankey’s Brockington Kia

Coms

Craig Dean’s Aliza Grange Jen of Howsgil

Steve McGuire’s Pennygate Algernon

The first Galloway Country Fair since 2019 and it was great to be back. As has often been the case in previous years the forecast was not good for Saturday, but it turned out much better than expected and attendance was good as people were obviously pleased to be able to be out and about.

Sunday was excellent with big crowds of happy smiling faces. Thanks to all who came and said hello, new faces and regulars including Chapel Farm stockists Monty Williams, Jim Fleming and Morton Muirhead.

Photo shows the Chapel Farm Team having just set up the marquee.

Chapel Farm would like to welcome Biddenden based Kennel Club A Panel Judge Roger Wade to the Stockist Team and as usual we asked for a short profile from Roger.

“I started training Gundogs at the age of 18 mainly for rabbit and pigeon shooting which I still really enjoy, then progressing into driven game shooting.
Then in the ninety’s I became more interested in competing in working tests and field trials with a lot of success winning both novice and open trials finally qualifying my FTCH Lendown Gorse of Wadeshot aka (Storm) for the 2018 retriever championship at Packington where we went out late on the third day.

Having tried numerous dog foods throughout the years, this year I tried Chapel Farm and found immediate improvement in my dogs stamina and coat with firm stools and feel confident in recommending Chapel Farm to all my friends”.

Thanks Roger, to speak to Roger about Chapel Farm please call him on 07836 233651

Huge Congratulations to Chapel Farm sponsored Nigel Probert on his remarkable achievement of first, second and third places at the Puppy Test held by Wye Valley Retriever Club at the weekend.

1^st Penpadrig Kate of Llangynidr

2^nd Tannbow Kietta of Llangynidr

3^rd Withyrose of Llangynidr

Many Thanks to all involved in the organisation and running of this test and making it a memorable day, especially for Nigel.

This fabulous result was only slightly better than the previous test where he managed a first and second at the United Retriever Club.

Looks very promising for the season ahead, well done Nigel and dogs.

Chapel Farm stockists Gavin and Lisa Brough of Crinan Boarding Kennels, Dalbeattie, breed and show Boxers and have enjoyed a fair amount of success. Earlier in the year their dog “Tag” was Reserve Boxer Dog Champion at Crufts and recently he was successful in the competition held to find Top UK Male Boxer at the Cotswold Boxer Event held in Coventry.

Congratulations Gavin and Lisa, well done on these fantastic results and best wishes for the future.

Regular Chapel Farm customers will have noticed a change to our bags recently.

This is because we are now pleased to present Chapel Farm Dog Food in a fully recyclable package.

This is something which we have been hoping to do for some time but dog food bags have specific requirements that have only just been met in a practical recyclable package and we are very happy to be able to take advantage of this technology.