Dog & Field

It is shedding season... Just when you get over the continuous damp dog drying off in the kennel or kitchen, we now find ourselves battling this seasons adventure, our ‘best friends’ seasonal shed. Spring is here and so our dogs need to shed some hair and boy doesn’t the Lab do this by the bucket load! You are never truly prepared for it especially, when you get your first Labrador in the house, however when you are like us and have a few Labradors, it is always best to be prepared. In any grooming kit a ‘ slicker brush ’ makes it a much more pleasant chore. The Labrador coat seems to never stop shedding and so to help you not feel you are always out with the vacuum, a good brush with one of these is a must. WHY ALL THIS MOULTING? Most animals have two ‘moults’. The Spring and the Winter moult. The Spring moult is when the thick coat is being replaced by the new sleek, lighter summer coat. The Labrador has what is called a ‘double coat’ the glossy outer

On the 31st March, bacon roll in hand,  The Dog and Field Team set off to steward and help run The Yorkshire Dales Moorland Groups Inaugural Hector Kirk Charity Cup Event . To say it was slightly wet would be an understatement. The rain/sleet came at us sideways all day and so the 55 dogs, competitors and spectators (over 100 people) had a day to remember and contend with! However we did it and wow what a success, I had a fantastic day. We wanted to say a huge Well Done and Thank You to Sonya Wiggins the Coordinator of YDMG . The day ran smoothly and we loved being part of the prize team to show what dedication is being put out there to educate children about the array of plants and animals found on our rural doorstep. We started with a briefing from the Head Gamekeeper, Mr Wiggins, of Conistone and Grassington Estate, Sonya Wiggins Husband. The day consisted of 3 retriever and spaniel tests which to add a bit of spice, were set up by members of our very own current Engla