OUR TRAINING GOAL IS EXCELLENCE, WHAT'S YOURS?

Our Dogs

Our dogs are the result of very careful breeding over the years.  We are passionate about keeping the working spaniel true to type.  Going back over the generations our current Springer lines include all the great names like Badgercourt, Gwibernant and the infamous, Hales Smut.  All dogs when not out working or training are under 24hr CCTV surveillance with security alarms in place.

MEET SOME OF THE GANG......

Craigelachie Drummer - (Tarka, the latest addition, half brother to Sporren) from our last litter of pups

Craigelachie Sporren - (Bugsy, one of the new kids in the team, having a cuddle with his aunty Blaze)

 Then   & Now   

BUGSY - already proving he is more than worthy of his pedigree!  What a super little dog!  His early basic play training is underway, nothing formal, just seeing what he is and isn't happy to do at this stage, letting him do it, and encourage the good bits and discourage any not so good.  So far, he is proving to be as fantastic as his grandmother was.

Bugsy November 2010 - I just can't say how thrilled I am with this young dog.  He has inherited his grandmothers fantastic retrieving genes.  Just building up the varied blind retrieve situations now.  As expected, he didn't bat an eyelid at his introduction to the starter pistol.  He is so biddable during both his hunting and retrieving and he has the most adoring temperament.  Any of his future offspring who inherit his temperament and retrieving drive, will be cracking pups and working dogs. 

Bugsy December 2010 - Still as sharp as a needle on the whistle.  Has taken to cold game no problem at all.  Fast as a rocket.  He has a fantastic nature.  He's going to be some dog out in the field, can't wait.  With over 50 Field Trial Champions and Winners in his pedigree, combined with his ability and temperament, he is going to be a worthy stud dog in a few months time.

Craigelachie Teasel - (Teal, the tearaway sister - bright as a button, the new rocket in the team.  This girl is going to take some training, a lot more strong willed than her brother (but they often turn out to be the best dogs of all)!

Kenmilfore Drummer of Craigelachie - (Teasel, she was an absolutely fantastic dog but fate dealt her a cruel hand.  Keen as mustard, hard hunter, tackled any cover, would retreive absolutely anything, great style)

Craigelachie Calypso - (Blaze, my 'Happy Pill'.  She could find that needle in the haystack, and any game that may be hiding in there too!)

Craigelachie Dapper Lad  - (Sting, typical boy, took a while to learn, but once he did, he can find anything, no matter how tight it sits or far it runs and then he delivers it to hand with his perfect sitting delivery (every time))

 Craigelachie Shooting Star - (Star)      Craigelachie Dazzler - (Ziggy)      

Castlestain Concise - (Spy ) (& Teasel)                   Broom

   Tor                                             Tilly

Crumble (one of the dogs which was in for training - Crumble  has now completed her training and gone home to gain experience in the field and reports back say she is doing very well)

Pinnie & Berry

Photos to come

Every single dog is different, no two dogs are ever the same. They can have very similiar traits but they are different dogs. Our current Springer pack are related and the only thing they have in common, apart from their bloodlines, are their colour. They are very different characters and therefore have to be trained and treated as such.  So many people make the mistake of trying to train every dog using the 'textbook' format and then wonder why the dog is acting the clown.  The books and the videos are a great starting point and quick view guide, but they don't cater for the individual, they cater for the mass as a guidance tool.  Read the dog, try to understand the way the dog understands and you will get on leaps and bounds.