Fun in the Sun (and water) at Kedleston Hall

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Saturday 26th April saw the latest Entlebucher walk take place at Kedleston Hall, near Derby. Salvo and Izzy were joined by Arthur, Bonnie and Max and their humans, for a 4 mile walk around the parkland. The weather was perfect which was great but meant a lot of other people had turned up to explore the National Trust property. So, avoiding the crowds, we opted for the Wilderness Walk, where we were about the only people enjoying the beautiful countryside. The dogs were even rewarded with a play in the stream towards the end of the walk and had great fun, as you’ll see from the photos below.

Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a lovely day. Hope to see you all again soon.

CANCELLED Northern Fun Day – Breed Meet Up and Training Day

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I’m afraid we have had to cancel tomorrow’s fun day. We are sorry and hope to rearrange for a future date.

On Saturday 31st May we will have our second Fun Day of the year. As usual from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and this one is at Kyle Valley Scouts, Back Lane, Tholthorpe, YO61 1SL.  What3Words ///garlic.degree.simmer

For this fun day we will have Sarah and Michaela, both experienced dog trainers, teaching your dogs some new skills. Have you ever wondered how dogs are taught heelwork to music and how their owners have them doing such outstanding routines? Now is your chance to find out. Is your dog a prime candidate for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’? Could you be the perfect pair in the tango?

Come and join us for a chance to catch up with other owners and have great fun seeing just what our dogs can and can’t achieve!

Come join our next Entlebucher Walk at Kedleston Hall, Near Derby

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Our next Entlebucher walk will be on 26 April at Kedleston Hall, Kedleston Road, Near Quarndon, Derby. DE22 5JH, meeting by the main entrance at 11.00am. Kedleston Hall is a National Trust property so there is an admission charge for non-members – see here for details https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kedleston-hall

The walk is an easy one, on trails for the most part, through a mixture of woodland and meadow and about 3 miles long. Please note, dogs must be kept on leads at all times as there are livestock and nesting birds near the trail. If it’s been raining a lot, the last part of the walk is through a field by the lake, so walking boots are recommended. There’s a cafe at the end of the walk and plenty of tables for a picnic if you’d prefer. 

If you’d like to join us or have any questions, please let Lynn know by emailing her at lynngibbins@btinternet.com.

A very successful Fun Day

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Sunday 16 March was our first fun day of the year and it was a good one, with 14 Entlebuchers taking part in the ball and spoon race, temptation alley, catch and many other games. Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a success and congratulations to all our winners.

Photo courtesy of Lawrence David Photography

Our events for 2025

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Now that the days are starting to get longer again, our thoughts are turning to events for 2025. We’ve got lots of exciting things planned, with some happening over the next few weeks. We hope you are able to join us and meet some other Entlebuchers and their humans. Please check back here nearer to the dates shown for more information and watch out for emails in your inboxes.

  • 2 March: Daventry dog walk – join us at 10am for a walk through Daventry Country Park which is off Northern Way, Daventry, NN11 2JB
    https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/daventry-country-park.
  • 6-9 March: Once again we’ll have a stand in the Discover Dogs area at Crufts. If you’re planning on visiting the show, please be sure to come and say hello!
  • 16 March: Midlands Fun Day, Baginton, Warwickshire
  • 26 April: East Midlands Dog Walk, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
  • 27 April: Annual General Meeting on Zoom
  • 10 May: Spring Ankӧrung
  • 25 May: Dutch Club Anniversary meeting
  • 31 May: Northern Fun Day, Tholthorpe, North Yorkshire
  • 24 August: Bernese Club Social Event, Northamptonshire
  • 7 September: Southern Fun Day, Agility
  • 13 September: Autumn Ankӧrung

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Congratulations to Groot and Bandet

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We would like to congratulate Groot and Bandet (and their humans, Michelle and James) on the safe arrival of their litter of five beautiful puppies last week. As you can see, Groot is a wonderful mum and has taken to her new role like a natural.

Avoiding the showers at Tittesworth Reservoir

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Yesterday (7th April) saw the latest in our Entlebucher group walks, this time walking the 5 miles around the Tittesworth Reservoir, near Leek in Staffordshire. Amazingly, despite heavy showers all around, we managed our circumnavigation in the dry (with some sunshine too) and even avoided the rain for coffees and a chat afterwards. Big shout out to Dexter and his humans, Andy and Harley who joined us for part of the route. Dexter is originally from the United States and a lovely fella, we look forward to meeting him and his humans again. The photo below was taken at the halfway point of the walk where the dam crosses the reservoir (with thanks to David Gibbins). From R-L are Mike and Bella, Martin and Albert, Lynn, Salvo and Izzy, and Chris and Wilma.

Breeding Test (Ankörung) – Saturday 12th October

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Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire, CV35 8JQ

If you are interested in breeding from your dog or in your dog becoming a stud dog then there are three parts to the testing. The health tests, a character test and a test of conformation to breed standard. The health tests we can guide you through but require veterinary bookings with appropriate specialists. The character and conformation tests are run by the Club and have to be passed in order for your dog to be given Club
approval for breeding. This is entirely modelled on the Swiss system and is designed to ensure that the breed remains fit for purpose, true to breed type and of good character going forward.

We offer the character and conformation tests twice a year in Spring and early Autumn, with the next one being on Saturday 12th October. To be entered for the Club Breeding Test your dog must be at least 18 months of age at the time of the test. The entry form must be returned and payment for the test made to the Club account by Thursday 12th September latest. The test will only run if we have entries and so that those running the tests have sufficient notice whether the test will be going ahead or not late entries will not be possible. The next test after this will be in Spring 2025 so bear this in mind if you are thinking of breeding from your dog and wanting to plan timings of when a first litter might take place.

Please email rosjkind@gmail.com for more information and an entry form.

Tilly (Sindy z Tichého Údolí) 19/09/2021-06/02/2024

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We write to bring you the extremely sad news of the passing of Tilly. We are all heartbroken. She was a great dog and her owners are wonderful. None of them deserve this pain. Run free, dear Tilly. You made a huge impact in such a short amount of time.

Our heartfelt sympathy to her owners, Michaela and Tristan.

Our Tilly. 19/09/2021-06/02/2024

Amigo (Torfheide Amigo) 19/9/2011 – 4/2/2024

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Amigo had a difficult start in life and had to be rehomed from his first family. He found his forever home with Avril, close friend of his breeder, who had helped with his birth and went on to take care of him for the rest of his days. He could be loud and boisterous, but was a very much loved family member who always liked his cuddles. He will be much missed.