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

Diary, Events

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

Events, News

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

Breeding, News

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.

Home Counties Entlebucher Walk – Burnham Beeches July 13th

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We have an Entlebucher walk coming up in the next couple of weeks, organised by Sybil (Eroica vom Rickental at Skyeannroos) (and Robyn Burnett).

The walk will be on Saturday 13th July, meeting at 10.30am at the Burnham Beeches café / toilets (https://what3words.com/cone.hogs.dawn)  for a walk of around an hour – Sybil’s advice is to wear good footwear if you are a human. It is a little hilly but not too bad.

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/burnham-beeches-and-stoke-common/visit-burnham-beeches

Please email chairman@entlebucher.co.uk or Robyn skyeannroos@gmail.com if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.

Southern Entlebucher Walk – Alice Holt Forest

Diary, Events

Ted (Caicosroos Domino) is inviting you to join him for a walk on Sunday 11th August at 10.30am. The plan is to meet at Alice Holt Forest, just 3 miles south of Farnham, at a place called Bucks Horn Oak, Surrey . Satnav post code GU10 4LS.

Car parking is (cashless) £5.60 for 2 hours, £10 for 4 hours (and a kidney for all day.)  Ted’s human Rob can give directions to a Forest Car Park (not tarmacked) 150m from the entrance where parking is free but first come first served. There are toilets and a dog friendly cafe at the central area as well as a children’s play area, Go Ape, gift shop, picnic tables and bike hire for those that require it. 

Ted is suggesting a 3 mile forest walk that takes 60 to 90 mins. It’s not flat, but not far off. It is largely shaded and can be muddy after rain (although there are also drier tracks). Ted says ‘Apart from in the central area, dogs can run free. There’s no livestock although it being a forest there’s the wildlife you expect; deer, squirrel, rodents, amphibians and the odd reptile. Plus of course, people on bikes, joggers and of course other dog walkers. Take your pick as to which should concern you most.’

It would help Ted and his human, Rob, to know who to expect on the day, so please let us know by emailing chairman@entlebucher.co.uk if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.

Summer Fun Day and 15th Birthday Celebrations

Events

On Saturday 22 June, the Club held it’s annual Summer Fun Day, followed by a relaxed evening to celebrate the Club’s 15th Anniversary, hosted by Rosemary, the Club’s Chairman.

We were blessed with glorious weather so our Entlebuchers and their humans were able to enjoy lots of games outside in the sun, including the Egg and Spoon Race, Temptation Alley and Simon Says. The Catch competition was especially impressive with several dogs catching treats thrown from well over 8 feet away.

After the Fun Day, many of those who’d been to the Fun Day relocated a few miles away to celebrate the Club’s 15th birthday. We were joined by 5 month old Penny and her humans – she reminded us all of how small and beautiful Entlebucher puppies are! Food and drink were enjoyed by all, and there was even a birthday cake especially for all the Entlebuchers there.

Avoiding the showers at Tittesworth Reservoir

Events

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

Breeding, Events

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.

East Midlands Entlebucher Walk – Tittesworth Reservoir

Diary, Events

We will be holding an East Midlands Entlebucher Walk at Tittesworth Reservoir, Meerbrook, Near Leek, ST13 8SW on 7th April, meeting just in front of the visitor centre at 10.30am. It’s a great location for a walk, with a five mile circuit of the reservoir through parkland and woodland, and a chance to grab lunch or a coffee at the end. For more information about the location, follow this link – Tittesworth Water | Our Visitor Sites | Severn Trent Water (stwater.co.uk).

If you’d like to join us for this walk, please email lynngibbins@btinternet.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please note that dogs will need to be on lead at all times due to the nesting birds and wildlife surrounding the reservoir.