The Late - Enid Lake. Edited, expanded, and updated by Vicky Payne BVetMed MRCVS The English Springer Spaniel was recognised as a breed by The Kennel Club in 1902 and its Stud Book closed, so only Founders of the breed and their progeny could be Kennel Club...
In the world of working spaniels, it’s easy to focus on the dogs — the stylish retrieves, the sharp handling, the well-earned awards. But behind every smooth-running trial, every successful working test, and every opportunity to compete lies something even more...
This interview originally took place in 2016. How did you come about getting into gundogs? Been in gundogs since I was 12. Had a real menagerie of dogs of a variety of origins. All I wanted was a dog that would primarily flush rabbits for my friends and me. There...
With our sold-out Evening with David Lisett taking place on the 29th, it felt like the perfect time to revisit an incredible story first published in 2016 — one that still resonates deeply today. David Lisett is not just a top-level trainer; he is a true figurehead of...
Original interview took place in 2016. Argyll Warrior Sire: FTW Norleigh Clune of KingcottDam: FTCh Larford ElmaD.O.B: 17th June 2002Breeder: Mr Brian Whittaker Will Clulee has had many great dogs going on to accomplish the title of Field Trial Champion. It is a very...
Original interview took place in 2016 When I was approached to write an article on Sweep I was unsure because of two reasons. The first was that I had read the article in the first edition about FTCH Murrayeden Apollo of Nederscot and what a challenge he was, it was a...
Original interview took place in 2016: Not only does Will run cockers, and it's those that are his bread and butter, but he is a springer man, but why does he have more cockers in his kennel than Springers? What makes this man tick and what’s the formula for his...
Will Clulee is one of the most successful and highest rated trainers of the last century and a dedicated spaniel man who boasts an impressive record with his dogs. We made the long trip down to the Poolgreen Kennels in Shropshire, and sat around his dining room table...
Starting out in Field Trials can be a daunting prospect. Not only do you have to worry about having your dog in top condition and trained to trialling standard, knowing what to expect on the day itself can often cause confusion for those not familiar with the sport....
By Andy & Natice Waterhouse Last Christmas I gave my 10 year old daughter Natice a Cocker puppy, with the proviso that she trains the dog herself. Spring and Summer were spent training, entering a few working tests for experience, as well as shadowing me at some...
