Say hello to some new arrivals at Chapel Farm Kennels, the home of Buccleuch Gundogs.

Puppies are available and if you would like more information or wish to register interest please visit the Breeding Page on the Buccleuch Gundogs website.

https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/outdoor-activities/buccleuch-gundogs/breeding-and-stud/

Many thanks to Kim Stewart for sending this photo of her Gundog Team who are looking forward to trying the Invest ‘n’ Digest Salmon.

We hope they enjoy it.

Our Thanks to Galloway Gundogs Chairman Martin Whiteford for the following report from the Whiteside Test.

Wow, what a day it was at our Whiteside test, weather was great, An amazing amount of entries, 83 in total with more new members joining our club..

Thanks to Mr and Mrs McNaught for their permission yesterday on fantastic ground..

Thanks to Katie and Kelly on the desk and to the judges for getting through the amount of dogs we had  Thanks to dummy throwers and everyone who handed in raffle prizes.

Huge thanks to our sponsors Chapel Farm for their continued support.

Thanks for a great day to everyone that came along (Martin)

Our thanks also to Martin for the picture of the prize-winners

I just wanted to take time to send you an email to let you know how impressed I am with your dog food. Our black lab Pippin is 4 and has always had a tummy issue, we tried absolutely everything. She looked in good condition, happy and fit but her tummy was obviously not right.

We then tried INVEST ‘N’ DIGEST SALMON

And my goodness WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Finally she has ‘normal’ stools, which are easy to pick up, and she’s happy and smiling and so am I! So Pippin and I wanted to thank you!                                          I sing your praises to everyone who will listen!

Penny

Thank you so much for the feedback Penny and for sending the lovely photo of Pippin.

Congratulations to the Sponsored Handler Team who represented Chapel Farm Premium Dog Food at Crufts.

Here we have Katie Lines with Bailey who was placed 6^th overall in the Agility, a difficult competition where dogs of differing heights were competing.

Well done Katie we look forward to seeing you return next year.

Congratulations to the Sponsored Handler Team who represented Chapel Farm Premium Dog Food at Crufts.

Here we have Ashlyn Waddell with Lilah who was awarded Third Place in the Special Working Gundog Bitch category.

Well done Ashlyn we look forward to seeing you return next year.

Congratulations to the Sponsored Handler Team who represented Chapel Farm Premium Dog Food at Crufts.

Here we have Kathy Spacey who with Peanut gained Third Place in the Post Graduate Greyhound Dog Class.

Well done Kathy we look forward to seeing you return next year.

Our thanks to Chapel Farm Sponsored Agility Handler Katie Lines for the following update.

You may recall I’d said that that my goal for 2024 season was to get Bailey to Championship level and to qualify for Crufts.. well I am absolutely delighted to confirm that we’ve done BOTH!

Crufts 2025 Agility here we come!!!! I won a Crufts Agility class with my now retired boy, Archie, in 2018 and it has been my dream to get there again with Bailey (who was Archie’s apprentice ha!) to see him on the famous green carpet..! How thrilled am I to say that we have qualified!

So now the busy Crufts prep period begins but I just know that we will go and enjoy every minute!

I would just like to take a moment to say a massive THANK YOU to the Buccleuch team at Chapel Farm for taking the chance on not only a younger handler, but for also supporting the world of Agility.

I have mentioned before but I’ll say it again, Chapel Farm 24+ made a significant difference in Bailey’s performance across 2024’s season – with quick recovery times and high energy. I feel this was reflected in his haul of winnings.

Thank you for the update Katie and our Best Wishes to you and Bailey at Crufts

Our thanks to Mark and Julie of Achouffe Gundogs for allowing us to share this testimonial.

Good morning Iain, just wanted to give you an update regarding Briee and her skin condition from a few months ago, As you know all eight of our dogs are fed on Chapel Farm dog food and have been for well over twelve years, yes it is that good!!!

In those twelve years we have never had a problem regarding dog food and skin condition in a puppy. Briee was not a puppy we bred, but one that we bought in, she was fed on a different brand and we kept her on that food for four months, we then swapped her onto Performance 24+ but within three weeks she developed a skin condition on her neck and near to her tail set, this consisted of small areas of scaly skin, which is when i got in touch with you to discuss the problem, you suggested the Salmon Invest n Digest,

So we tried a bag and the results were remarkable, within two weeks the skin condition had cleared up, and has never returned, what a result!!!! Can I also add that Briee is now worked on two shoots she is still fed on the salmon recipe and two things I have observed, first there has been no loss whatsoever in condition, i.e. she has kept her weight on with no loss in muscle condition, and she is a very busy HPR!!! Lastly coat condition, Briee is a Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer, so has a rough coat, when the sun shines you can see the very end of her coat glisten, can I also add that four of our dogs are fed on the 24+ with absolutely no problems.

Iain I just wanted to keep you updated on Briee’s progress, and just how good the Salmon Invest n Digest is.

Best Regards

Mark and Julie

Drumlanrig Castle held a “12 Days of Christmas” competition in the lead up to the big day. The day 6 prizes were 6 bags of the New Invest n Digest Grain Free Salmon.

Alison was one of the six lucky winners who each won a bag and we are grateful to her for sending the photo showing Hugo who couldn’t wait to get stuck in.