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About Me
L-R Ch Winsleywood Waterloo JW ShCM, Winsleywood Willow JW ShCM, and Winsleywood Wild Rose with me in the middle!
I must confess that growing up, I had never had a dog and it was only after I purchased my first labrador, Buster, in 1997 that my love of all things "Labrador" began. Someone suggested that I should have a go at showing him, which I did and had great fun - he was possibly one of the most difficult dogs to begin with as he rarely had four feet on the ground and woofed at me for food in the ring!!
In 1998 Barney was purchased, who unfortunately never really made the show ring due to various ailments - but none the less a fantastic labrador with a great personality. In 2001 I purchased my foundation bitch, Chloe who was also my first serious show dog. She won Minor Puppy Bitch at Manchester in 2006, at her first show and enjoyed many successes including entry into the KC Stud Book. After much research Ch, Int, Nord & Fin Ch Carpenny Walpole was selected as a suitable stud for Chloe and in 2005 she gave birth to my first litter, which was far more successful that I had ever contemplated!!
I was extremely proud of my first litter which produced my very first Champion - Charlie has been an absolute star and has so many virtues, so far he has gained a Junior Warrant, Show certificate of Merit, 7 Challenge Certificates, 4 Best of Breeds, 7 Reserve Challenge Certificates, a Show Gundog Working Certificate, as well as a Working Gundog Certificate on Game. Charlie was also the 2nd Highest winning male in the UK during 2007. I was fortunate, in the same litter, to also produce his sister Willow who has also gained her Junior Warrant, Show Certificate of Merit and 2 Reserve Challenge Certificate's, qualifying her for Crufts for life. In May 2009 Winsleywood Willow JW ShCM gave birth to her first litter by Sh Ch Rocheby Statesman. From this litter I have kept Winsleywood Wild Rose aka Rosie who is making good progress and whom I hope has some good blood lines for my breeding in the future.
In addition to showing I have also developed an interest in working my dogs. I am actively Gundog training with both Willow & Charlie and am loving every minute of it. I have been picking-up on a local shoot, with Charlie, for several seasons now, which has given us a great deal of experience. I have been fortunate to attend training days, walked-up in Sugar Beet, with top Field Trial competitors Mike Tallamy and Sara Gadd also we have been to some very productive training days with Mark & Jamie Bettison.
As you can probably imagine I am very passionate about Labradors. I absolutely adore all of my dogs and they are primarily much loved pets. They all have their own unique characters and are constantly a source of great amusement!
Finally although I enjoy showing I also like judging. I am currently on the B List for Labradors and have been fortunate to have judged Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club and Labrador Club of Wales Breed Club Open Shows. I am also due to judge in Finland and Italy during 2010.
I am also onthe A3 List for Belgian Shepherds and although a completely different breed, I have developed a keen interest and appreciation of them. I am also on the C list for Brittany's. Click HERE to view my Judging Gallery.
I am a member of Kent, Surrey & Sussex LRC, East Anglian LRC, The Labrador Retriever Club, Midland Counties LRC, The Yellow LRC, LRC Scotland, Cotswold & Wyevern LRC, Labrador Club of Wales, United Retriever Club, Utility Gundog Society (Kent) and Guildford Working Gundog Club.
In addition to the actual showing and working I am Hon. Secretary of the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club which is a very demanding but rewarding role. I am also Show Secretary for Colchester & District Canine Society.
I hope you enjoy looking at my dogs.
Best Wishes
Alison Scutcher
Above left - Willow and I at the East Anglian Supermatch 2009
Above Right - Charlie & I at Crufts 2009 for our Working Gundog Certificate presentation
