21/07/2022
Really pleased with the way my youngster has turned out…Gemma is only four years old, & has packed a lot into that time. Her best achievements to date being runner-up in a Two Day Open Gundog trial last year, in a closely contested finish. This earned her a prestigious B-qualification to run in the International Gundog Leaugue Championship, so truly a day to remember!🥂
This year, Gemma has represented the county at a couple of regional finals team events, contributing strongly to the overall result by maintaining great scores throughout. Always stressful when one is part of a team, but thankfully she didn’t let the side down…whew! She is lightning fast, a dynamic little dog, but can be impulsive, so things can go wrong quickly…😂😬
Her crowning achievement this year was to be invited to try out for a highly coveted place on the 2022 England Gundog Team! Huge honour simply to take part in the selections, but my nerves got the better of me on the day, & I over-handled her. Very proud nevertheless of my little girl making it so far, & holding her own amongst the top working dogs in the country. Quite surreal, actually, to have even been asked, to compete at that level!
So that’s my young Gemma…a warm & enthusiastic young girl, massively talented, highly driven to work, a passionate little soul who is formidable on game…yet a gorgeous cuddle-bunny at home, calm & sensitive & sweet, always ready for a snuggle on the sofa. Almost the perfect working dog…I love the way she effortlessly switches from pampered pet mode, to a ruthlessly efficient hunting machine….
She always gives 100%, she keep me on my toes, & has done me proud. Adore this incredible & crazy girl! 💙🐾🏆