GwirGariad Welsh Springer Spaniels

23/11/2025

Thank you so much Judge Vicky Mcilwaine (Benoveor) for the wonderful critique of our home bred Adria (GwirGariad Shooting Star) from the City Of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Show on 31/08/25...
WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL SPECIAL BEGINNERS BITCH CLASS -
"SBB (3,0) 1st Lockies’ Gwirgariad Shooting Star, 18 months old, lovely head and expression with a superb outline, plenty of bone, long neck leading into excellent lay back of shoulders, there is much to like about her, moved with reach and drive BSB."
Martyn Lockie then went into the Special Beginners group that was being broadcast. It was a lovely proud day.

17/11/2025

We wanted to share this beautiful artistic photo captured by Clive (thanks Clive) capturing our much loved truly Welsh GwirGariad girls enjoying the epitome of Wales; on Barry Island Beach, Cardiff, Wales, on the Welsh Springer Spaniel CSW Remembrance Sunday Welsh Springer Spaniel walk last weekend.

Left: Mum, Vala (Benoveor Truly to Gwirgariad),
Right: Our South Wales home bred daughter Adria (GwirGariad Shooting Star)

05/11/2025

🎆🎇 Classic FM are playing calming music for pets until 9pm tonight.
Put it on all around your house 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎇🎆

05/11/2025

Remember, remember the fifth of November 🎆

In case you missed it, we've shared a weekly video series full of vet-approved tips to help ease our pets' anxiety around fireworks and Bonfire Night.

We recommend scrolling back to watch all five of the videos, but if you don't have time, here's a brief overview of the tips we've shared.

If your pet is still struggling with fireworks, speak to your vet ❤️‍🩹

Learn more about pets and fireworks - https://pdsa.me/miaM

[Visual description: Infographics titled 'Pets & Fireworks' offering safety tips for pet owners during bonfire night. Includes advice on providing hiding places, using pheromone diffusers, maintaining routines, ensuring small pets are indoors, and never lighting bonfires or fireworks near your pets. The background is pink with decorative elements like emojis, a firework, and the PDSA logo.]

25/10/2025

Crisp leaves and cooler days = autumn adventures 🍁

But while the season is beautiful, it can bring a few hidden dangers for our pets.

From wild mushrooms on the trail to tempting Halloween treats at home, a little extra care goes a long way in keeping tails wagging this autumn.

What’s your go-to tip for keeping pets safe this season?

[Visual description: An infographic showing different autumn hazards for pets. This includes dark mornings and nights with images of clouds and a moon. Compost next to a green compost bin. Poisonous plants next to purple and yellow plant. Slugs/snails with a picture of a snail. Mushrooms with a picture of a red toadstool mushroom. Fireworks with an image of fireworks in a box. Conkers next to an image of a conker. Halloween treats next to a pumpkin basket with lots of sweets in it. Adverse weather next to an image of a cloud and lightning bolts. Rubbish in leaves next to leaves and a warning sign. Fallen fruit next to a rotting apple and pear. Antifreeze next to a jerry can with a snowflake on it.]

19/10/2025

For anyone in Cornwall or visiting Cornwall, take your dog to our dear friend's shop Under the collar. It's an amazing dog shop and has loads of Christmas gifts for our special friends.

08/10/2025

If anyone would like to meet Vala & Adria and see a load of other Welshie, then why not come along to the Barry Island beach walk on Remembrance Sunday.

Autumn Walk at Barry Island!
Sunday 9th November, 10.45 at Marco's.
A firm favourite by now, we will meet up in time to observe the Minute's Silence for Remembrance Sunday, and the race across the sands meeting up with all friends two and four legged!

06/10/2025

*Proud Breeders moment*
We are very proud to see some of the girls we bred are going to be in the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Calandar 2026...
- Penny (GwirGariad Drive) guarding a door in April, in top middle right photo,
- Fleur (GwirGariad Big City Lights) enjoying a sea view in July,
- Motsi (GwirGariad Maybe Someday) looking out of a steam train window in November.

01/10/2025

The WSSCSW will be running a Gundog Training Day in association with Collydam Gundogs at Dordon, near Tamworth.
Aimed at all levels to introduce your dog to gundog training.
See the leaflet below or visit our website for more info.
http://wsscsw.co.uk/in-the-field/working-news/item/427-training-day