Last year was busier than ever, and I have thoroughly enjoyed competing with the dogs in both working tests and trials.Riska was chosen to take part in the Southern Intercounties team event at Windsor, representing UGS Kent and East Sussex. There were some strong teams there, and Riska ran well, helping our team to come […]
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Something to smile about
Yesterday Riska and I took part in the intercounties team competition at Windsor, representing the UGS Kent and East Sussex branch. There were 15 teams from as far away as Yorkshire, so it was a hotly contested competition, and the tests were tricky, but fair. The URC Bucks area hosted the event, and they had […]
Tigger on steroids
Imagine living with Tigger if he had been taking steroids, then multiply the energy levels by nine, and you will get an inkling of what life is like with a litter of puppies in the kitchen, but I love them just the way they are, and will miss their antics and joie de vivre when […]
Double Celebration
Last night Riska (FTW Fletchingly Annraidh) gave birth to a strong litter of nine puppies. As always she was in a hurry and completed the whelping process within 2 1/2 hours.It’s been a weekend of celebrations because Riska’s litter brother Teal (Fletchingly Torrain) won a novice field trial, which was very much a proud breeder […]
Happy New Year – Puppies on their way!
2018 was a very good year for us with Riska winning a field trial, then Moidart starting her competitive career and being placed five times in seven working tests during the summer, which was very pleasing after all the hard work training her. Not to be outdone, Shona and Riska had several placings in open […]