Yesterday saw the arrival of Bibi, Bart, Billy and Ben, all from the same litter born in Czechia, The four bring the UK Entlebucher number up to 136 and have all gone to different homes with families who have been waiting a long time for their puppies. It is hoped that in time two of the four may go on to join the breeding programme.
Entlebucher walks, rearranged fun days, and breeding tests
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..
2023 Spring Ankörung – cancelled
We are pleased to confirm that the 2023 Spring breeding test will take place on Saturday 13th May 2023 in Warwickshire. Please contact the Club if you would like more information or have a dog or bitch you would like to enter.
2022 Ankörung
On 4 September 2022, the Club held its first full Ankörung since the start of the Pandemic. Despite the weather forecast, the rain stayed away and three Entlebuchers were put through their paces. We’re pleased to report that Betty (Top Notch z Zamkowego Grodu at Waldershelf), Groot (SwissDawn Bliss) and Hollie (Skyeannroos Ascona) all passed with flying colours. Thank you to Emily and Phillip English, Michelle and James Flint and Sian and Darren Baynton for putting such wonderful examples of our breed forward for the test.
Thanks also to Rosemary Kind, Robyn Burnett, Mark and Sheila Leighton, Lynn and David Gibbins, Sarah Fulker and Michelle Howarth, not forgetting Polly, Dotty, Salvo, Izzy, Wilma, Shadow, Ari and Georgia, for helping to make the day such a great success.
Membership Secretary retires
On Sunday we marked the retirement of our Membership Secretary, Mark Leighton, with a presentation by the Club Chairman, Rosemary Kind. Mark has been Membership Secretary for seven years, and the Club would like to thank him for all his hard work during that time. We are pleased that Mark has agreed to continue to act as an assessor for the character test at our twice yearly Ankorung and we look forward to seeing him there. Lynn Gibbins has taken on the role of Membership Secretary going forward.
11 Year Old Male Entlebucher Needs a Home
11 Year old Male Entlebucher in need of a home
We have a male Entlebucher who will be 11 years old in September in need of a new family to cherish him in his senior years. The need to rehome him is due to his family moving abroad to tropical climes which will not be suitable for him, particularly with his age.
He has lived in both city and country settings and has been used to being an only dog (although may welcome company). Due to his age, adjusting could take a little while and will need love and patience. His current owners are happy to maintain his lifetime insurance cover so that any treatment will be covered as he ages.
He has had operations to repair cruciate ligament tears, but is otherwise healthy and is not currently on any regular medication.
If you are interested in discussing this in more detail, please get in touch as soon as possible. chairman@entlebucher.co.uk
Swiss Breeds Celebration and Show
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain is hosting an event in September to celebrate the Club’s Golden Jubilee. For those with an Entlebucher or interested in the Swiss Mountain Breeds this is the first time an event for all 4 breeds has been hosted in this country.
As well as the Swiss Breed Event and Fun Dog Show on the day they also have; have a go carting, character assessments, bronze good citizens dog scheme assessments, junior handling, trade stands etc.
They have activities from the Wednesday – Sunday everyone is welcome to get involved in. For more information please visit www.bernese.co.uk
They would love to welcome Entlebuchers at this event
Southern Fun Day 2022 – Postponed
Unfortunately, due to the extremely high temperatures predicted for this weekend, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the Fun Day for the time being. Please check this page for future updates.
Join us for our Southern Fun Day at Ryslip Kennels on 13th August. This will be an agility event with plenty of opportunity for the dogs to run and jump. Pictures from previous events together with directions to Ryslip Kennels are below.
Ryslip Kennels, Binfield, RG42 5NL
Heidi (Amaryllis Tytoalba)
It is with great sadness that we have to let you know that yesterday Heidi crossed the rainbow bridge. As many of you will know, Heidi was born with Ectopic Ureter, a condition which is life limiting and most puppies born with that condition die at birth or before the age of three. Heidi amazed us all and reached the grand age of six. Despite her health issues, Heidi was an incredibly happy dog with a beautiful character and all those who had the pleasure of knowing her, loved her very much.
Heidi spent most of her six years with her adopted humans, Sarah and Amber, and step-sisters Bella and Babeli. She also spent many happy holidays with Chris and Jeff, and their Entlebucher, Ruby.
I leave the final words of this tribute to Sarah.
“We made her a flower collar and she crossed the rainbow bridge looking like a queen with dog roses, lavender, red roses, buttercup, daisy and willow around her neck, she looked beautiful. Everyone who sees her body will know that she was very very loved.
She had a great day of ‘favourites’ … she went to the river, got a brand new tennis ball which is with her and she had sausage rolls for tea!”
Our thoughts are with Sarah, Jeff and Chris at this difficult time.
Rest in peace Heidi Roo.
Dickens (Torfheide Bumble)
We are very sad to tell you that Dickens passed away on 23 March 2022. Dickens was 9 years old and much loved by his humans, Sheila and Mark.
Dickens loved playing ball, going for walks and taking trips with Sheila and Mark in the car. He achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold Citizens awards and even tried his paw at Flyball at which he became a competent team member, despite not being a natural ball retriever. He enjoyed scent work and man trailing and has the proud honour of being the first Entlebucher to be placed at Crufts, taking second place in the very first class for Import Working Dogs.
Dickens was very loved within the Club and will be very much missed by all those who knew him. We send our love to Sheila and Mark at this difficult time.
