Ribblebrook Gundogs

05/06/2026

HYDRATION 💦

Keeping your working Gundogs hydrated, throughout all seasons is something that is regularly looked over. It can cause a huge impact in their performance, recovery and concentration.

👈🏼 Before & after your training/day in the field
• ensure fresh water is constantly available
• i (personally) like to flood all my dogs feeds and soak kibble for peace of mind that they are getting plenty of water

👇🏽 during
• offer fresh water throughout the day
• watch for signs of dehydration (excessive panting, lethargy, dry/pale gums)

On a normal day, a 10-20kg dog will take 1-2 litres of water per day. This increases significantly when your dog is working and/or when the temperatures rise.
Working dogs are athletes. Proper hydration supports stamina, concentration, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

A simple drink of water could make all the difference. 💧

29/05/2026

The 11 rugrats are coming along nicely. There has been countless hours of sitting in the whelping box feeding but it’s all worth it seeing them getting about like this with very squinty eyes!

Portcaman Dixie x Willowsaul Wiley
Pedigree in the comments/on my story!

A couple of dog pups are now looking 👀🏡

26/05/2026

Soggy spaniels 🐶 it’s still not hot enough for midge to decide she’ll have a dip though 😂💅

06/05/2026

‼️ Hairy Toes ‼️

We’ve had some questions from our last post about why their ‘grinch-feet’ need removing.

Trimming the hair between your dog’s pads isn’t just about looks—it’s about health, comfort, and performance.

Keeping your dogs paws tidy helps your dog maintain better grip and traction, especially on wet grass, mud, or hard surfaces around the kennel or home. It allows them to move with confidence and stay properly connected to the ground while working.

When left overgrown, that hair traps mud, debris, moisture, and even grass seeds - causing discomfort and potentially leading to irritation, sores, cuts, or even infections.

A quick trim can make a big difference to how your dog feels and performs 🐾

06/05/2026

Pups are well into some spring schooling, and all looking about ready for their first hairy grinch-feet removal!

Ribblebrook Rasputin, Ribblebrook Radiohead, Ribblebrook Runamok & Ribblebrook Red Hot 🔥

29/04/2026

Recently, we’ve been seeing lots of both junior and older dogs coming to us with issues that could’ve been easily avoidable by building some simple puppy foundations.

With puppy season in full swing, take a look at our latest blog post for some tips for when you bring home your pup 🐾

Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting time! It’s the start of a wonderful journey filled with fun, learning, and lots of love. But it’s also a time when the right approach can set the foundation for a happy, well-rounded gundog. Holly from Ribblebrook Gundogs shares her top tips to help you g...

28/04/2026

We are proud to represent Cairngryffe dog food and be their Lancashire stockists.

We have ‘Adult Salmon’ (15kg) and ‘Puppy Salmon’ (15kg) in stock. These are available at all our lessons, for collection, or delivery within a certain radius.

For more information on the feed, please feel free to contact us or the Cairngryffe team.

https://cairngryffe.com/

28/04/2026

Ribblebrook Rocketman 4️⃣⛵️

After a handful of time wasters this boy is back looking. Real lovely youngster who could have a bright future with someone willing to put the time in.
All basics in place expected of an 8 month old.

No video collectors. Genuine enquiries welcomed

12/04/2026

One from a few weeks ago when the sun made an appearance for once 🙄

Ribblebrook Radiohead aka ‘Creep’, I’m really enjoying this youngster. She’ll be a slow burner but I love her approach to training. Takes her time and doesn’t rush into things, nose and tail are in the correct place and she never gives up 🫡

08/04/2026

Ava x Will is officially in pup ✅

We’re really excited about this litter and looking forward to seeing what’s produced.

If you’d like to be considered for a puppy, just drop us a message to get your name on the waiting list 👍