Teckelgarth Otterhounds

18/06/2024

Whilst we knew it would happen at some point , today we lost the landline. We are unable to have a BT landline so our only alternative is to resort to mobiles. For those that already have my mobile number, please do make use of it. If not, I can still be reached on messenger, and email, and will supply my moblie number individually rather than put it in the public domain. Sorry for the inconvenience.

16/06/2024

Today is a very special day, the "Z" litter are 7 years old today. Happy Birthday to Zsa Zsa, Murphy, Zulu, Ralphie, Humphrey and Zhivargo. Hoping you have all had a wonderful day, much love from Old Mummy ###

04/04/2024

Happy Birthday to the "P" litter. I hope you have all had a lovely day with lots of treats. Love from Old Mummy ###

31/03/2024

Happy 11th Birthday to the fabulous "M" litter. Champions Mimi, Mabel, Maximus and Mercury, C.C winners Maeve, Myrtle and Minstrel. Not all are still with us, but they are all loved and remembered. Old Mummy is currently looking after some Mimi grandchildren, so hoping they will be as gorgeous as their Granny who is visiting us later today. Much love from Old Mummy ###

19/03/2024

OTTERHOUND BREED INFORMATION DAY ON SUNDAY 14th APRIL

The next Breed Information Day will be held on Sunday 14th April at Bodenham Parish Hall, Bodenham, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR1 3LJ, to start at 11.30am. The day will comprise of lecture about the breed including it's origins; a little on genetics; health problems; what sort of environment you need to provide to keep an Otterhound. There will be a Q and A session, a 2 course lunch, and then everyone will be able to meet the hounds.

Attendance at a BID is an essential first step in my vetting process. I don't charge for the day, but donations are very welcome as the costs are significant. If you are vegetarian, or have special dietary requirements please let me know when you confirm your attendance. Please confirm your participation no later than Wednesday 10th April.

If you have any further questions please do get in touch. If you would like your name removed from the circulation list please do the same,

Kind Regards
Maria Lerego

02/03/2024

OTTERHOUND BREED INFORMATION DAY SUNDAY 17th MARCH 2024
Firstly many apologies for the long delay in holding an Otterhound Breed Information Day, my health is now improving and I feel well enough to recommence our events.

The BID will be held at Bodenham Parish Hall, Bodenham, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR1 3LJ, to start at 11.30am, on Sunday 17th March. The day will comprise of lecture about the breed including it's origins; a little on genetics; health problems; what sort of environment you need to provide to keep an Otterhound. There will be a Q and A session, a 2 course lunch, and then everyone will be able to meet the hounds.

Attendance at a BID is an essential first step in my vetting process. I don't charge for the day, but donations are very welcome as the costs are significant. If you are vegetarian, or have special dietary requirements please let me know when you confirm your attendance. Please confirm your participation no later than Wednesday 13th March.

Any questions do please pm me. Maria

04/02/2024

Happy 5th Birthday to the "E" litter, Ebony, Etiquette, Europa, Elfin, Earendil, Eleanor, Elsie, Elegant, Éclair and Edina. Well done Mummy Mimi for rearing such a gorgeous family. Hope you all have a great day, love from Old Human Mummy! ###

24/01/2024

It's a very important day today, the F and G litters celebrate their 4th Birthday. It was hard work for the mums and us , but so worth it. Do hope you have all had a wonderful day, and hope to see you soon. Much love from Old Mummy xx

24/12/2023

Wishing the gorgeous A litter a very Happy 6th Birthday, hoping you have had a wonderful time, much love from Old Mummy Maria

28/11/2023

Hello Everyone, The 2024 calendars have arrived and I will be sending them out shortly. The A3 calendars are £12 each, the desktop are £10, both plus postage and packaging.

Apologies for the price increases, but that has been the theme of 2023!

Please place you orders asap. I will be unavailable after the 11th December, so I need to get everything sent out beforehand.

Best Wishes
Maria

15/10/2023

Hello All,
I do hope all is well with you. Firstly many apologies for the lack of events this year, and I'm sorry but there won't be a Christmas Party 2023 as I'm just not well enough. Hopefully events will recommence in 2024.

It is my intention to produce a 2024 Teckelgarth Calender, so if you have any amusing or unusual photos of your beloved hounds please send them to me by October 22nd. There will probably be A3 and desktop size, and if you would like to place your order at the same time that would be very helpful.

Best Wishes
Maria

05/10/2023

Happy Birthday to the Teckelgarth "S" litter, 8 years old today. Hope you have all had lots of Birthday cake and treats. Love from Old Mummy Maria and all the Teckelgarth hounds xx

26/08/2023

Happy Birthday to the Teckelgarth "N" litter,
I hope you have all had a lovely day with lots of Birthday cake. Love from Old Mummy and all the relatives at Teckelgarth HQ ###

16/06/2023

Wishing the Z litter a very happy 6th Birthday, Zsa Zsa, Zhivago, Zulu, Humphrey, Murphy and Ralphie. Sending much love from Old Mummy, and lots of licks to Mummy Zsa Zsa from Jardine. X###xx

04/04/2023

My goodness! Birthdays are coming thick and fast. Happy Birthday to the "P" litter, 9 years old today! Hope you have all had a wonderful day, much love from Old Mummy ###

31/03/2023

Old Mummy hopes that all the Magnificent M litter have had a very special 10th Birthday. It seems such a short time since they were all little puppies running around at home. Big hugs to all my darling children. ###XX

01/03/2023

Really sorry everyone but this coming Sundays walk is postponed, again. I will try to reschedule but finding free weekends is not easy!

23/02/2023

Happy 11th Birthday to the beautiful "J" litter, and to Kyra who will be 11 years old tomorrow. Much love from Old Mummy ###x

07/02/2023

Yes, I know it sounds odd, but we had to delay all our plans for New Year, just as we did in 2022, so our New Year's Walk will be on Sunday March 5th. We will meet in the car park at Nimmings Wood, Hagley Wood Lane, Romsley, Worcestershire B62 0NL at 11.30am. The car park is National Trust, so car parking fees apply unless you are a member .

As we can't depend on the weather I am trying to find a suitable village hall to hire that will not break the bank. If I am successful with my search there will be a hot buffet for walkers at a cost of £9 per person, if I can't find a venue then there will be a picnic including hot soup available at the end of the walk at a cost of £5 per person.

Some parts of the proposed walk are steep, but for those wanting a gentler stroll other routes are available. It is March so it's likely to be muddy!

It would be very helpful if you could confirm your attendance with me by the end of Thursday 2nd March, on this email address. The whole event will be held weather permitting, so if I have to postpone the walk I will make a decision on Friday 3rd March and inform every one. Otherwise its going ahead.

Please let me know if you have any special dietary requirements when you confirm your attendance.

Belated Happy New Year to everyone and hope to see you at the walk
Best Wishes
Maria

04/02/2023

Big day today, the "E" litter are 4 years old. Happy Birthday Ebony, Ginger, Finn, Edina, Ella, Elsie, Ettie, Eleanor, Elfie and Éclair. Hope you all have a wonderful day, much love from Old Mummy and all the Teckelgarth Hounds xx

22/12/2022

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We will not be sending Christmas Cards this year, but please click on the donkey to see our Christmas message to all our hound friends and family xx

Wishing you a bright and beautiful Christmas!

17/11/2022

OTTERHOUND SOCIAL WALK AND CHRISTMAS PARTY SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER. Lets celebrate! Christmas is nearly here and it's time for friends to get together.

Our Christmas walk this year will start at Kenilworth Castle, Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NG. We will meet in the car park at 11.00am for a walk in the castle grounds. There are no facilities at this car park!!! After the walk we will travel a short distance to Stoneleigh Village Hall, 8 Stoneleigh Close Stoneleigh, Coventry CV8 3DE.

There will be a formal three course Christmas lunch. Due to the significant increases in food, hall hire costs etc. I have to charge £12 per adult, and £7.50 for 5-12 years olds, this is the first price increase since 2015. Anyone booking a place but not turning up on the day will be politely asked to forward their fee.

Vegetarians can be catered for, but please make sure you have book your place by the
closing date of Wednesday 30th November. Any vegetarian meal suggestions
are very welcome. PLEASE book your places via email (so that I don't forget!).

The Teckelgarth Calendar 2023, both A3 and desktop, £11 and £8.50 will be available for collection at the Christmas Party . Please place your orders by email as soon as possible. Again apologies for the increase in price.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone there,
Best Wishes
Maria

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15/11/2022

The Teckelgarth 2023 Calendar is now being printed, the A3 size are £11, and the desktop £8.50, both plus p&p. Please order by emailing me on [email protected]. All profits are used to support the Teckelgarth Semen Bank and the future breeding program. The attached photos show those used for the covers. Sending a big "Thank You" to everyone that submitted photos

24/09/2022

Happy Birthday to the Teckelgarth "F" litter, 13 years young today. Much love from Old Mummy. ###

13/03/2022

Hello All,
I will be holding an Otterhound Breed Information Day at my home on Sunday 20th March to replace the BID delayed because of my other half having Covid. As it will be at my home places will be limited, so it will be on a first booked first served basis. The day will start at 12.00 noon, lunch will be provided, if you have any special dietary needs please let know when confirming your attendance, by the close of Thursday 17th March. Exact address will be sent to everyone attending on confirmation.

Another BID will be held, on Sunday 10th April at Bodenham Village Hall, near Leominster, HR1 3LB, to commence at 12.15pm. Please confirm your place by Thursday 7th April.

I do not charge for Breed Information Days, but donations towards covering the costs are always welcome.

Kind Regards
Maria

19/02/2022

19/02/2022

Good Morning Otterhound Friends, Last week we had the pleasure of spending a few hours with the delightful Alan Titchmarsh filming for his Sunday morning program "Love your Weekend". Our Otterhounds were invited as examples of scent hounds for a small article during the program which is going to be screened on ITV on Sunday 20th February starting at 10am. Our hounds had a great day, and won the entire film crew over, many of them taking selfies with Crassus! Mr Titchmarsh was very knowledgeable about the breed and had clearly met Otterhounds before. We had a fab. day and hope that the TV coverage will continue to promote our wonderful breed in a positive light. Happy viewing!