Black cocker spaniel pups

Troy has become a father again. And talk about a chip off the old block. Very happy little pups that seem to wag their tails for ever. Ready to go shortly.They have been well socialised as since they were born we have had lots of b and b guests who like to go around to see them and also Isabelle who is staying with us from Sweden who when she isn't working can be found in with the pups. Their grandmother was Mallowdale Wren who lots of you may remember better as Sally and was often featured in photos with Jack. Sally is now retired and lives down in Suffolk with Peg. Here you see mum sitting guarding them and making sure they don't go too far out of her sight. You would think it was Sally sat there.

Shooting season is nearly upon us.

Doesn't see five minutes since the 2102-13 season finished. The dogs and Jack were both ready for a rest and now the dogs are all tuned up for the coming season. Whether Jack is that is a different matter.We have a few dogs to sell as when the shooting gets started it is long days and with a few less dogs around it makes things a bit easier.Always hard to make choices of which to sell. None have vices that aware of and you will find more details on the for sale page of the website.Any could go just as pets if anyone wished as they are all good natured and love the "settee" life if given half the chance. Here is a picture of Cuckavalda Sindy who has just gone to her new home .She is coming on very well with her training and is keen to learn so the new owners will find her easy to train and bring on

When you become a film star

We feel very honoured that our Cuckavalda Gundogs are going to featured in a film -one of 4 which have been commissioned by the NYMNP. Classlane Media came earlier in the year to film the interior of the house and now have been back on what was possibly one of the hottest days of the year to take outside footage. After filming it was time to take a break and Pimms was served up Well I thought it was Pimms but actually it was sloe gin in a Pimms bottle .But mixed with ginger ale went down very well. The film,we understand will be shown in the autumn.

Handsome as well as brains

Jack has always said he breeds dogs with brains -that are easy to train and handle. he likes good looking dogs too. But also he likes a dog to be proud of some they have to be classy and have style. He doesn't like them to look "piggy" either ! We were delighted to hear from Tim Asquith via twitter one Saturday straight from the Bishop Wilton Show.His dog Cuckavalda Milo had won the most handsome dog in the Show.He was the result of a lining of Copperbirch Winnebego [Rollo] and Cuckavalda Touch of Gold [Tara}. He was born in May 2012 joining the Asquith household in July 2012. Tim says he is a fantastic dog .Here you see him also with Joanna doing some gun-dog training. It is always nice for us to see how our pups and dogs develop after they have left us.

There is 4 on the bed....

and the little one said "roll over" . But it doesn't go as the song goes as they all push up together and share.These pups are enjoying the summer even though the weather could have been better. As soon as the sun comes out there they are laid flat out. These are Mabels's offspring and we are really pleased with how they are developing. They will not be old enough to go out this coming season but they will be great dogs for the following season.

Grand dogs

Here are some of the Team getting ready for the coming season . Less than 2 months now and the dogs will be out on the grouse moor. Some of the older girls are now retiring . Always made a striking picture did the three fox red girls-Time,Willow and may. Their offspring are now going to be taking up the challenging of the shooting season.

May and Willow go to the seaside

Anna was determined to take Willow and May to the seaside. May was due to go to her new home as she has now retired from the shooting field .After 5 hard seasons picking up she is going to live a life of luxury in the village at Tina and Stuart's house. Off the three of them set to Sandsend. The dogs quite enjoyed their ride over the Moors. I think they thought they were off for a day's work on the grouse moors.Their ears were pricked and taking it all in. Then nipping through Whitby was not quite so impressive for them so they laid down and went to sleep. Soon the boot lid was lifted and May and Willow saw the sea for the first time. Why Anna thought they would like it I don't know. I suppose the dogs who live in towns like the sea but my dogs are happy enough to stay in the countryside. Here are a few photos of the girls by the sea. They were not impressed of the waves. ready for home they called at the Magpie in Whitby to bring a couple of seafood platters back for Monday lunch. Unfortunately missing a photo opportunity outside waiting for the fish to come .Otherwise the title might have been Quality dogs know where to find quality fish. They liked the attention they got from passers-by as they wait patiently.