Glaston Park Spaniels

13/06/2025

Why do people feel that they are immune from buggering up Mother Nature?

England's rivers are in a precarious state. Just 14% are in good ecological health, and none are achieving good chemical status. Meanwhile, the regulators' responsiveness has been eroded by years of funding cuts.

Reports suggest that environmental protections will be reduced in the next Spending Review – the exact opposite of what our rivers need. We've signed an open letter to the Government, urging it to protect these crucial habitats.

The letter asks the Government to increase the funding and independence of the regulators, so that they can effectively perform their monitoring, enforcement, and prosecution duties. It also proposes more support for farmers who are transitioning to nature-friendly practices.

Read more: https://www.wildtrout.org/news/wild-trout-trust-joins-call-for-investment-in-the-environment

20/12/2024

We just want to say a big thank you to all of our Spaniel & Equestrian friends who made 2024 a fun and special experience.
As the Yuletide approaches we hope that you enjoy a very special Christmas with those that are dearest to you.
Steve & Les x

22/10/2024

For those who like “Old Fashioned Springers”, Jeeves & Tinny, 7 months old.

07/10/2024

Thank you to all you lovely people who sent me birthday wishes. It's been a wonderful day spent with loved ones.
Time now for a wee dram !!!!!

12/09/2024

On a lighter note....

09/09/2024

The beautiful Chalk Stream fly. The TUPS INDISPENSIBLE.

The start of the Trout season and this year I have decided to fish nothing but "old fashioned flies" that are at least 100 years old.
The theory is that they caught plenty of fish back then so there's no reason why they shouldn't catch now.
We shall see.........

30/08/2024

Lesley and I have just returned from a break in the High Country. Stunning views and scenery.
However we were amazed at the number of dead wombats that were killed trying to cross the roads.
We estimate that there were about 3 dozen dead animals seen during our journey.

26/07/2024

Australia's ancient continent has produced some highly-specialised butterflies that should really be treasured like precious jewels. Some are even named 'Jewels' – as they have glistening metallic scales on their wings

The 'Mangrove Jewel' (Hypochrysops epicurus) is a mangrove-dwelling specialist. It's only host-plant is 'Grey Mangrove' aka 'White Mangrove' (Avicenna marina) – providing there are the required 'attendant-ants' present. This shy butterfly is only found in areas of Mangrove from Maryborough (QLD) to Port Macquarie (NSW)

Many Mangroves have been removed along the east coast to make waterfronts less muddy and stagnant – so that these areas can be used for urban development. However as coastal understanding and perceptions have changed some Councils are allowing Mangroves to re-establish – or are even actively replanting them – having realised the vital part they play in preventing coastal erosion – as well as a being a priceless part of the natural ecosystem
[A distribution map for the Mangrove Jewel is in the Comments]


https://www.unesco.org/en/days/mangrove-ecosystem-conservation?fbclid=IwY2xjawEQHPFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYECR0qCaPUuWHpYc8HdrPHUjqaEHn18l_eWTiQH3-xlTw7lZonAJ-RQaA_aem_ko0L8eNkyd3YiQDPviIrDg

21/07/2024

I AM SEEKING YOUR HELP PLEASE......
A few years ago .The Victorian Gundog Club Inc produced this publication.
On the front cover is a life size picture of a brace of pointers called "au coup de fusel" (the Shot) - a bronze model of a pair of Pointers depicted in The Australasian 23rd July 1898, page 199.
The statue was presented to the Victorian Poultry & Kennel Club by Mr L.D. Borsdorff, a well known collie fancier of the time. The V.P & K.C. decided to dispose of it by an Art Union. The piece was described as follows:

The figures are life size, and their posing is admirable. The group would look very handsome on the verandah of a villa, in a large entrance hall to a mansion or in a garden.
(The Australasian 23rd July 1898 p.181).

I am on a mission to find this bronze. Someone must know where it is. It could well be in one of the large Bluestone Houses in the Western district. It could well be in a Toorak Mansion. It could be anywhere in Australia, who knows?

If anyone can help shed some light onto it whereabouts or have any leads that I can follow up, please let me know.
Thanks.

20/07/2024

This is Roly. A brother to Marcus & Zac. Roly is a beautiful lad, willing to please and enjoying his training sessions. Just how we like them.

19/07/2024

Following on from yesterday’s post of Marcus I would like to introduce Zac.
Breeding spaniels of this quality takes time and dedication. These pups are a culmination of 20 years selective breeding.
Knowing what dogs are in the pups past allows you to know what you might get in the future.
Hours studying pedigrees and the dogs within it. Working out their good traits and more importantly the bad traits, so that when we put together a mating, we aim to bring the best traits forward.
Size to me is also important, to produce good solid dogs with the drive to work all day.
Good ‘old fashioned’ Springers.
Zac is a brother to Marcus True working spaniels as one would expect from Glastonpark.
Bred for temperament, working ability and biddability they would suit either a working home or as a lovely companion for country walks.
If a more mature puppy that has already commenced training is of interest to you then please get in touch.