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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

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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

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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

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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.

East Midlands Entlebucher Walk – Tittesworth Reservoir

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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.

Fun Day and 15th Birthday Celebrations

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We will be holding our Summer Fun Day on 22nd June at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road, Baginton, CV8 3AB, starting at 12.30pm. As always there will be lots of fun and games and a chance to meet up with other Entlebuchers and their humans. This year we will also be celebrating the Club’s 15th anniversary with something special – check back here for updates and more information about what is planned.

Midlands Entlebucher Walk – Daventry Country Park

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Our next Entlebucher walk will be on 3rd March at Daventry Country Park, off Northern Way, Daventry, NN11 2JB. We’ll be meeting in the car park at 10.00am and following one or more of the marked trails around the park whilst talking all things Entlebucher for a couple of hours. There should also be an opportunity for some off lead time for the dogs. Here’s a link to the Country Park with some more information – https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/daventry-country-park

Please email rosjkind@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. We hope to see you there.

Breeding Test (Ankörung) – Saturday 27th April

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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 27th April. 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 28th March 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 September 2024 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.

A Lovely Autumn Walk

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23rd September saw another Entlebucher Club walk, this time in the beautiful setting of Tittesworth Reservoir, just outside Leek, Staffordshire. The weather was kind to us and the sun shone for all 5 miles of the walk, a welcome change from the wind and rain of the previous day. Arthur, Barli, Izzy and Salvo walked the 5 miles around the reservoir with their humans. Bella, at 4 1/2 months was a little too young to walk the whole route, but joined her Entlebucher friends, for the first and last half mile and lunch afterwards.

With thanks to Mike Scott for this photo of Bella (left), Arthur, Barli, Izzy and Salvo (Back-Front) and their humans, at the end of the walk.

We’ll be arranging more walks next year – check here or your inbox for details of where and when – we’d love to see you.