Stauntonvale Labradors

17/05/2024

Congratulations to Laura Hill on the publication of Gundog SOS. 🐾

Supported by illustrations, case studies and exercises, this essential resource comprehensively addresses the most frequently occurring training problems and provides workable solutions to help readers to improve or fix them.

10/05/2024

When your very talented photographer friend asks if she can photograph your dog in the bluebell wood…..

Wow. Thank you Pip Wheatcroft it was hard to just pick one. 📸 👌

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting

04/05/2024

Not all training groups are created equal! But this one has got to be Teacher’s Pets. 😇🥰😇 We put them through their paces on some great ‘away ground’ and they turned on the sunshine with tropical Mai Tais and Asian Noodle Salad, followed by fabulous cakes. Oh, did I mention they also did some fabulous dog work too?…. 🤣

Well done gang 👌👏👏

Pinewood Hunting
Carnilove UK

23/04/2024

Another good weekend out for Team Stauntonvale. 😊

Pip Wheatcroft and Opal (Stauntonvale Shelley) came fourth at Midland Gundog Society Open test on Saturday, and
Laura and Brae (FT CH Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale) picked up first place at Dukeries Notts Gundog Club on Sunday.

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting

11/04/2024

It’s stopped raining!!! Game on 💪😃

24/03/2024

First outing for Team Stauntonvale at East Midland Gundog Club’s Open test, held at the beautiful Exton Estate in Rutland. A big thank you to the landowners, judges and helpers for a great day with well thought out tests.

Pip and Opal (Stauntonvale Shelley) came third, and Laura and Brae ( FTCH Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale) took first place.

A good kickstart to this year’s training programme. A few things to work on.
💪

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting

05/03/2024

The rain’s stopped 😀 so, after our break, we got out for a nice walk. Looking forward to starting training again from next week. 😊

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting

11/02/2024

Having a blast still in 🇺🇸 🦆 🔫 . We love getting updates on his hunts and also how well his progeny are doing. ❤️

07/02/2024

FT CH Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale 😍
(FT CH Stauntonvale Moose Milk x Jarailstar Tshukudu)

Triple Qualified for IGL Retriever Championship 2023
England Gundog Team Member 2024

Hips 2:4
Elbows 0:0
Eyes Current Tested Clear
PRA/CNM/SD2/EIC/HNPK/MCD/STGD DNA Clear
Great EBVs for both hip and elbows

After a very successful season, we are now pleased to announce that Brae is standing at stud to approved health-tested girls. He is a well-built, strong but kind dog with an impeccable temperament, who is a pleasure to have around.

Powered by Carnilove True Fresh
Photos: Pip Wheatcroft

29/01/2024

A wonderful way to close the season. Beaters’ Day and a chance for the Stauntonvale team to be peg ornaments as well as picking up.

Grateful thanks to the estate for giving us a day to remember, and to Pip Wheatcroft for capturing the day whilst multi-tasking picking up too.

I’m pleased to report that the dogs have stayed in fantastic condition thanks to Carnilove True Fresh this year, and thankfully not sustained any injuries either.

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting

22/01/2024

Some good news for a Monday morning 😊

Stauntonvale Iced Bun (“Ice”)
0:0 Hips
0:0 Elbows
BVA eye test clear

Better get training now!… 😂

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting
Photo credit: Pip Wheatcroft

14/01/2024

FT CH Stauntonvale Fastnet (8/3/11 – 12/1/24)

Aida was the quiet little dog that just got on with it. A devoted girl, who chose me from the start – the only pup I haven’t had difficulty in deciding upon. Her eyes followed me everywhere. She remained attentive, determined, unflappable and full of joy throughout her life. Not a lover of dummies in later years, but super-consistent and intuitive on game. She qualified for the IGL Retriever Championship on four separate occasions; twice with Derek and twice with Laura. And she took me the closest I will probably ever come at Lauder 2013 with some stunning work….

She leaves behind her son and daughter, FT CH Stauntonvale Moose Milk and FT CH Stauntonvale Lemon Posset, and Grandson FT CH Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale, who remain a testament to the quality she produced, as well as a host of other field trial winners and award winners.

She was fit as a flea throughout her life; a little powerhouse; steadfast to the end. We really were so lucky to have this beautiful sunny girl in our lives.

Good night sweet Aida-May ###

17/12/2023

Thank you to the thoughtful friend who commissioned me this beautiful Delft plate as a surprise gift. It’s incredibly special and already has pride of place in our home.

Celebrating our lovely Champions past and present. ❤️ 🐶

Pru - FTCH Jobeshill Octavia
Bea - FTCH Jobeshill Lotta of Stauntonvale
Aida - FTCH Stauntonvale Fastnet
Maud - FTCH Stauntonvale Story
Kitty - FTCH Stauntonvale Tic Bean
Moose - FTCH Stauntonvale Moose Milk
Sybil - FTCH Stauntonvale Lemon Posset
Brae - FTCH Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale

11/10/2023

We are delighted that Brae has qualified for the IGL Retriever Championship 2023, by winning the East Midland Gundog Club Two Day open stake. Thank you to the Estate, all of the helpers, judges and everyone involved.

Brae received 1st Place and also took the trophy for best natural gamefinding ability.

We were also awarded the Dave Probert Memorial trophy by Carol Probert, which was rather emotional for us. As many of you will know, Dave was my first mentor in gundogs and under his early guidance he set me on this incredible journey, and also gave me (and all his students) some of the most amazing 'Wednesday morning' memories. Thank you Dave & Carol. I hope I have done you proud.

Brae is powered by Carnilove True Fresh, which keeps him in optimum condition.

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting

07/09/2023

A last minute call the night before offered us a run at Yorkshire Gundog Club’s novice stake, held on a stunning moor in North Yorkshire, Monday 4th September.

I’m delighted to report that Brae won the stake and was also awarded Guns’ Choice.

Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale
(By: FTCH Stauntonvale Moose Milk, Ex: Jarailstar Tshukudu)

Grateful thanks go to the club, judges, helpers and to the estate and keepers (who kindly shot for us).

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting

18/08/2023

School’s out!
Our last small group/workshop day today for 2023.

Thank you to some lovely people for supporting our training days. We’ve enjoyed watching your dogs develop and gain in confidence and ability, and we’ve had fun and laughter (and amazing cocktails!) along the way too. 😀

We look forward to seeing you again in 2024.

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Hunting
Sporting Saint - Gundog Training Equipment

02/07/2023

Are we there yet?! 🚙🐾🍦

14/05/2023

Transitioning Feeds

I’m very much an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ sort of person, but I was recently asked to trial a different food because of the outstanding results it had had with another colleague’s dog. We’ve fed Acana Wild Prairie for years and with its 91% rating on www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk independent review site it was going to be hard to beat I felt for its consistency and quality.

However, Carnilove UK True Fresh has well and truly stepped up to the plate in every respect. It has the same phenomenonal 91% rating for quality, so I feel reassured my dogs are getting the best. And it has a higher fresh meat content with less processing.

Yes, it has a premium price point but I am absolutely convinced spending a little more on high quality meat protein foods has saved me huge amounts on vet bills in the long run. I stopped insuring our dogs a few years ago as they stay illness and injury free with the right musculature and build to do their work.

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01/05/2023

Team work really does make the dream work!

We are delighted that our team “Style over Substance” won the Cowdray Gundog Challenge, 29th April from a line up of 16 fabulous teams.

Our team comprised:
Laura Hill with Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale (Brae)
Sam Morley with Stauntonvale Margay of Rushbrigg (Margot)
Patti Money-Coutts with Stauntonvale Caracal (Pinto)
Wendy Glue with Troddenmills Get a Grip of Dacreford (Jed)

“Brae” also gained joint highest individual scoring dog (135/140 points) but was very ably beaten in a challenging run off by John Cardno’s lovely FT CH Etomanni Comanche.

The event, which raised money for the Air Ambulance Service, was generously hosted by the Cowdray Estate, and organised by Jason and Anna Mayhew. A huge thank you to all of the judges and helpers who gave up their time to make this a very special event. And thank you too to all of the generous sponsors and supporters. Thank you as well to all of our friends who have helped us along the way.

Carnilove UK
Pinewood Outdoors

(Photo credit to Cunning Plan Photos)

01/04/2023

Whilst teaching in Japan last week, Laura Hill and Philippa Williams had the huge honour of being invited to try out for the Japan National Gundog Team.

The selection took place at Asagiri, in the area of Mount Fuji, which provided a stunning backdrop to the series of challenging tests. All candidates were required to wear National dress, which proved challenging especially on the walk up!

We will find out later this month if we have made the team, as there are further regional selections still to take place. Fingers crossed 🤞.

10/03/2023

Gundog day at Crufts, 9 March 2023
I had the great honour of being asked to judge the BASC Working Gundog classes (female dogs).

These included AV classes in all sub-groups as well as a record turnout for the Labradors, with a colossal 63 entries.

It was a long but enjoyable day. I have to give my Judge’s Steward Barry Dutton a huge thank you for taking care of me and the groups, and also James the Ring Steward, who ensured we stayed on time and on track.

Thank you also BASC, particularly Alex Farrell, for your meticulous organisation.

ACANA UK & Ireland
Carnilove UK

24/02/2023

Is it really still February? 🤷‍♀️ Sun’s out. It feels a lot like Spring. Can’t wait to get training this gorgeous boy - beautiful inside and out. 😍😊

ACANA UK & Ireland

22/01/2023

Can’t believe it’s been a year already. But what an awesome year Moose has been having. His work rate on the ducks has been phenomenal to watch, and fantastic to see him taking on new experiences all within his stride. 💗

We miss you a lot, but know you are having the very best time. And we hope your son here will one day do us equally proud.

One year ago today we picked up Moose Milk from the Houston airport and drove up here to Salt Plains. Bringing him across the pond and into our kennel has been and will be one of our favorite accomplishments.

It was fitting to have him on the river today for a quick eleven-man limit of mallards. He never missed a step.

Many thanks to Laura and Derek for trusting us with your boy FTCh Stauntonvale Moose Milk.

24/12/2022

Wishing all of our friends and associates a very Merry Christmas 🤶 🐕 🌲

17/10/2022

A year ago Brae arrived at Stauntonvale, and my good friend Pip Wheatcroft took some studio shots of him as a very cute puppy. We thought it would be fun to try to recreate these same shots one year later!

That proud little pup is becoming a lovely young gentleman...

Brae 3 months vs 15 months

With grateful thanks for keeping him in top physical shape ACANA UK & Ireland

28/08/2022

Wow 🤩

Paul Littlejohn and Nativerun Bracken (AI) Sire - FT CH Stauntonvale Moose Milk. Dam - Fendawood Joule RRD (Imp UK)

Have only gone and won the Western Australian State Championship Retrieving Trial

A massive achievement. We are so pleased and proud for you Margie and Paul Littlejohn with you gorgeous homebred boy. 🏆 👏👏

24/08/2022

A little cooling off on the moor! 😱🤣 It’s not all about picking birds 🙄 🦛 🐖

14/08/2022

CONGRATULATIONS PAUL AND BLUE 🏆

*** News Flash ***

'Nativerun' would like to congratulate Paul and Nativerun Bracken (Blue) on gaining his Title of Retrieving Trial Champion. (Subject to approval by Dogs Tas)
He is our 1st English bred Retrieving Trial Champion. (Dam - Fendawood Joule RRD and Sire FT CH Stauntonvale Moose milk)

Blue gained his Title in WA when he won The Link Sullivan Memorial Cup on 13/08/22.
Hosted by the Retrieving Club of WA Inc. Judge - Mr John Nairn

Well done, we're so proud!!

👏👏🏆🐾

07/08/2022

The youngsters getting some moorland experience - Stauntonvale Christie (Twig) & Jarailstar Hogen of Stauntonvale (Brae)