Lowforge Gundogs - Latest http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:51:45 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk Lowforge Gundogs - Latest http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk/updates/2011102774/latest/updates/ftch-lowforge-aragon-of-leacaz.html Congratulations to Lee Hartis and Bob - FTCH Lowforge Aragon of Leacaz Today (27th October 2011), Lee won the Three Ridings Two Day Open Stake held at The Wycombe Estate. This win not only ensures Lee has qualified Bob for the IGL Retriever Championship for the second year in succession, but also makes Bob up to Field Trial Champion. To say we are delighted for Lee is an understatement, and we wish him every success at Nevill Holt, on 5th,6th and 7th December. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:24:58 +0100 http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk/updates/2010111370/latest/updates/grouse-season-2010.html Grouse Season 2010 There have been Grouse in good numbers on our local moors, and they have all enjoyed another excellent season. We have been able to do more Grouse days than ever before, the line up changes daily, as it can be quite demanding for the dogs. Whilst the older dogs form the backbone of the picking up team. We have been able to give some of the younger cockers, their first taste of working on the moor. This is Izzy, looking decidedly unimpressed at being introduced to midges. Looking a little happier in action. Here’s litter sister Oonagh, showing that she is up to the job in hand as well Elvis, just did it all at 100 miles per hour, like he always does. The more experienced team members just keep plugging away, here’s Sonny, Ash and Indy in action. Here’s Seal, “Where’d He Go???” I think the dogs enjoy just as much as we do, Spike looks happy enough to me The days on the hill were tinged with a touch of sadness, as we lost two dogs during the summer, both of whom should have been part of the team. At opposite ends of the spectrum a young dog with all before him, and an old stager, who had done it all. One the victim of a tragic accident, and the other finally succumbing to a long term illness. The youngster was Spider, litter brother to Izzy and Oonagh, he was full of promise, and I’m pleased I had him out on the Grouse at the end of last season, and he managed a day on the Pheasants as well. Jamie on the other hand, was the complete all rounder, and was an absolute pleasure be around. Equally at home beating, picking up,or on the peg, he was in many ways the archetypal merry cocker, a real character, well known on all the shoots we went on. They are both sorely missed. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:32:31 +0100 http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk/updates/2010111369/latest/updates/lowforge-aragon-of-leacaz.html Lowforge Aragon of Leacaz Lee Hartis won the East Midlands Gundog Club 2 Day Open, thereby gaining an entry to the IGL Retriever Championship, which this year is being held at Sandringham on Dec 7th, 8th and 9th. To say we are delighted for Lee is an understatement, we know the amount of time and effort he has put into training Bob, and he fully deserves the success he is enjoying. Let’s hope the trialling Gods look favourably on him at the IGL. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:21:02 +0100 http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk/updates/2009102963/latest/updates/update-october-2009.html Isla Lowforge Ailsa - As the shooting season finished, Lowforge Ailsa, Isla, came back to the kennels. It did not take her long to settle in, and she was soon out training. Isla Training Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:08:17 +0100 http://www.lowforgegundogs.co.uk/updates/2008102546/latest/updates/update-october-2008.html This time of year sees the shooting season really get into full swing, with the opening of the Pheasant season, though in truth, it’s usually November before they start flying well. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:22:26 +0100