working dogs

In your field – Dan Jones: "It was a real joy to open up the farm and share a tradition that's so central to how we farm up here"

Livestock

In your field – Dan Jones: "It was a real joy to open up the farm and share a tradition that's so central to how we farm up here"

Dan farms 650 ewes at the National Trust-owned Parc Farm on the Great Orme, a limestone headland which rises up 208 metres (682 feet) on the North Wales coast near Llandudno

clock 01 June 2025 • 3 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus – Izzy Davies: "We hope to encourage more young people to get involved in trials"

Livestock

Young Dog Handler Focus – Izzy Davies: "We hope to encourage more young people to get involved in trials"

In this series, we shine a spotlight on emerging sheepdog handlers heading up the industry, exploring their successes, trials and tribulations on their journey to becoming the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 22 May 2025 • 2 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus – Lewis Bevan: "A win would be a great 18th birthday present"

Livestock

Young Dog Handler Focus – Lewis Bevan: "A win would be a great 18th birthday present"

In this series, we shine a spotlight on emerging dog handlers heading up the industry. We explore their successes, trials and tribulations on their journey to becoming the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 08 May 2025 • 2 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus - Jack Howells: "I love working the dogs on the hill, despite it being a tough place"

Livestock

Young Dog Handler Focus - Jack Howells: "I love working the dogs on the hill, despite it being a tough place"

In this new series, we shine a spotlight on emerging dog handlers heading up the industry by exploring the successes, trials and tribulations on their journey to becoming the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 01 May 2025 • 2 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus - Janine Ashworth: 'I have had the opportunity to make my hobby my job'

Blogs

Young Dog Handler Focus - Janine Ashworth: 'I have had the opportunity to make my hobby my job'

In this new series, we shine a spotlight on emerging dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 22 April 2025 • 3 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus - Tim Thewissen: "There is a special bond with dogs"

Blogs

Young Dog Handler Focus - Tim Thewissen: "There is a special bond with dogs"

In this new series, we shine a spotlight on emerging dog handlers heading up the industry. We explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 16 April 2025 • 3 min read
Calling All Young Dog Handlers: Share Your story with Us

Young Farmers and Careers

Calling All Young Dog Handlers: Share Your story with Us

In this new section of our working dog pages, we are focusing on emerging dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers.

clock 04 April 2025 • 1 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus - Iwan Rees: "I am a member of trial associations and have found its a great community to be part of"

Blogs

Young Dog Handler Focus - Iwan Rees: "I am a member of trial associations and have found its a great community to be part of"

In this new series, we focus on emerging working dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 03 April 2025 • 3 min read
Working Dogs: Kevin Evans clinches Four Nations Nursery title

Shows & Sales

Working Dogs: Kevin Evans clinches Four Nations Nursery title

At this year's Four Nations Nursery, Wales triumphed, topping both the singles and team leaderboards

clock 18 March 2025 • 7 min read
David Wood claims English Nursery sheepdog trial title for the second time

Shows & Sales

David Wood claims English Nursery sheepdog trial title for the second time

Mr Wood was awarded the George Bonsall Shield and a Logan Whistle for having the best individual run and the Crystal Feeds Cup for being the breeder of his dog

clock 25 February 2025 • 5 min read