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Brain Training and Fun in the Sun

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On 29th July, the Club held a very successful Northern Fun Day in Tholthorpe North Yorkshire. 11 Entlebuchers enjoyed the early afternoon, running around in the sun, renewing old friendships and making new ones, followed by a couple of hours proving that they’re a pretty clever breed.

The training started with some exercises in the sun, with the Entlebuchers learning how to be more aware of different parts of their bodies – stepping through ladders, standing on boxes and jumping over poles. Then the fun moved inside, learning how to retrieve hidden treats, to impress our friends with our paw skills and even how to read. (I told you they were clever).

Groot, Albert, Wilma, Ari, Toby, Izzy, Salvo, Betty, Bowie, Babeli, and Bella

When the fun had finished, everyone had a well earned rest and Babeli was awarded the Alfie Dog Memorial Shield for all she’s done for the breed.

Thank you to Caroline Penistone for keeping everyone, dogs and owners, challenged and entertained. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it!

If you’d like to come to a future fun day, please look out for details which will be posted here and on our Facebook Page.

Breeding Test (Ankörung) – Saturday 16th September

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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 May and September, with the next one being on Saturday 16th September 2023. 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 which must be returned and payment for the test made to the Club account by Friday 18th August 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 May 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.

If you want to know more of what is involved then please speak to Ros, Robyn, Sarah or your dog’s breeder and we can go through this in detail. We can also provide links to videos of previous tests and advice sheets to help you prepare and understand what your dog will undertake.

For those of you who do not wish to breed from your dog but who would like to either help or see what the tests entail, please email rosjkind@gmail.com so that wecan provide you with details. We do need a few helpers to assist with the character testing.

Entlebucher Dog Walk – Saturday 23rd September

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Tittesworth Reservoir, Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8SW

We’ll be meeting in the main car park, in front of the visitor centre, at 11.00am for a 5 mile walk around the reservoir. There are a couple of short uphill sections, but this is an easy walk, with refreshments available from the cafe at the visitor centre for anyone wanting to stay on after the walk. There are opportunities for off lead walking.

Details of the reservoir and how to get there, can be found here – https://www.stwater.co.uk/our-visitor-sites/tittesworth-water/

Please email lynngibbins@btinternet.com if planning to attend.

Northern Fun Day – Saturday 29th July

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Brain Games for your Dog – with trainer Caroline Penistone

12:30-15:30 Kyle Valley Scouts, Tholthorpe, North Yorkshire
Address: Back Lane, Tholthorpe YO61 1SN

This promises to be an excellent and rewarding day for your dogs. Caroline previously gave us an introduction to Treibball and all the dogs and owners who attended that session had a very good day. This time Caroline will look at ways to keep our dogs stimulated and mentally active, which is definitely of benefit to any of our breed.

As this is a full fun day, the charge will be £2 per adult, free for dogs and children. The scout field gives plenty of space for your dogs to have a good run away from traffic. Fun days are a great way to meet other dogs and owners and share the joys and tribulations of owning our wonderful breed. Those waiting for puppies are always very welcome to attend. Tea and coffee will be provided but feel free to bring a picnic lunch.

Please email rosjkind@gmail.com if planning to attend

Agility Fun Day – Saturday 22nd April

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Our Agility Fun Day will be at Ryslip Kennels, Binfield, RG42 5NL (Easy Access from M3 and M4) on Saturday 22nd April at 1pm.

Adults £2 – children and dogs free

No previous experience needed. Bring your dog and have some fun meeting other owners and trying out the agility course.  Don’t forget to bring some treats to encourage your dog and an umbrella might be a good idea, as it’s outdoors.

Please let us know if you are coming by emailing accounts@entlebucher.co.uk.

Another successful Entlebucher walk

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On 5 March, the Club held its second Entlebucher walk of the year, this time at Arrow Valley Country Park in Redditch. Although it was very cold, four Entlebuchers came along – Albert, Izzy, Salvo and Wilma – and enjoyed an on and off lead walk over about 4 miles of parkland and lanes. Unfortunately there are no photographs this time, but safe to say everyone had a great time.

Watch out here for details of future walks.

If you have a favourite walk near you and would like to arrange a group walk so that other Entlebuchers can enjoy it with you, we’d love to hear about it so that we can help with advertising the details. Contact us at membership@entlebucher.co.uk.

First Entlebucher walk of 2023

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Today, 5th February, saw our first Entlebucher walk of 2023. The sun was shining and only the cold stopped it from feeling like Spring had already arrived at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. It was just perfect weather for a walk and everyone agreed they’d had a great time.

If you’d like to join us for our next walk, look out for details here and on our Club Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you.

From L-R, Pip, Albert, Alba, Loki, Izzy and Salvo

Entlebucher walks, rearranged fun days, and breeding tests

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Please join us for a walk at the Lickey Hills Country Park on Saturday October 29th. We will be meeting outside the visitor centre at 2pm. The full address is Lickey Hills Country Park, Warren Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8ER. Please let us know on our Facebook Page if you will be joining us.

If you can’t make that date, or it’s a bit too far from home, we are running a Christmas walk at the start of December in the London area. Keep a look out for more details here and on our Facebook page.

We are also running our postponed Agility Fun Day on April 22nd 2023 in Ryslip. More details to follow..