Baby its Cold Outside

The ‘R’ Litter 4 weeks old today. Born into the start of the New Zealand winter it was -5 outside, but these pups dont worry about any freezing temperatures and they are getting down to some serious socialising !

"R" Litter romping away

At over 3 weeks old our “R” Litter are not short of attention …. Six pups are such a lovely size litter and these little beauties all have names and homes lined up, it’s just a case of whether or not the grandchildren will let them go !

Sire: Castlepoint Pretorius

Dam: Aytee Kimono

Aytee NZ "R" litter repeat birthday

“R” Litter with Tarka

Exactly 3 years to the day since her first litter and Aytee Kimono “Tarka”, produced her second, Aytee’s “R” litter, born 7th April 2024 in South Island, New Zealand. Bred by Harriett Brownell from UK working lines and with field trial champions on both sides, the 6 puppies, 3 dogs and 3 bitches are prioritised for working homes.

We would also like to wish the lovely “P” Litter and all their owners a very 3rd Happy Birthday we hope you had a great day.

“P’ litter - 2021

BIRTHDAY BASH

1 year old today and Aytee Quintessa, “ Mavis”is back home after completing 4 days Grouse Pointing Tests run by the SFTA, LBGA, GSPC & NoSGA. We enjoyed some brilliant grounds and in relatively kind weather she graded GOOD and VERY GOOD. It was a marvellous trip for a young dog and she even got to spend her first night in a hotel on her birthday 🤣 Thanks to all the generous hosts for superb venues and to the hard working clubs, judges and secretaries who give us these great opportunities.

Sun shines on Scottish Team Training

The first dry day for a while for our team training at the weekend. Working on home ground in Jedburgh, all dogs settling into their work jumping, hunting, retrieving and swimming. A great 1st day, well done to all handlers, work hard and we have some super training venues lined up for you in readiness for the Game Fair in July.

Borders to Blenheim

Sooo, happy to be training the Scottish HPR Team again, for the Game Fair 2024.  After a long trip away we’re prepping the training ground, with the help of my gang 😊 and look forward to meeting everyone, old faces and new this Sunday for the first training session.  Roll on Blenheim ……it will soon come round!

Field Trials NZ Style

North Otago Gundog Club FT winners. Just wheedling my way into the picture 😁 holding Peter Hay’s 3rd dog.

I recently visited a field trial in New Zealand and was delighted to be asked to steward allowing a birds eye view and accompanying the judge. Many differences exist between the running of trials in NZ and the UK but the winners were a familiar partnership of well trained, hard hunting dogs in tune with a quiet and effective handler. The relatively small number of FTcompetitors in NZ have huge distances to travel to venues, sometimes flying(with their dogs), driving and travelling on ferries. On this particular weekend three south island gundog clubs, North Otago, South Otago and Waimate, had got together to run their trials back to back on some wonderful ground. It was very sociable with everyone staying over and enjoying an evening meal together which gave time to relax and share news. I’d like to thank Roger Neale, President of the NOGC for being so welcoming and allowing me to go along and congratulations to all the winners who showed off some lovely running dogs and I wish everyone good luck for the season.🐾🏆😁. Photos c/r Kelly at KC Photography.

The weekends 1st prize winners Anton van Loggerenberg (GSP) & Grant Adolph (GWP)

Aytee NZ - "R" Litter due April

We are delighted to announce that our next litter AYTEE AOTEAROA “R” LITTER are due to be born next month in New Zealand’s South Island.

Aytee Kimono (“Tarka”) X Castlepoint Pretorious “Tori” (AI)

The litter is bred by Harriett Brownell out of predominantly UK working lines and priority will be given to working homes. Please contact Harriett (Christchurch NZ) to discuss a wait list +64 (0) 21 822 313 email: harriettbrownell@icloud.com

Please note that Aytee will not be breeding a litter in the UK this Spring, owing to timing. I apologise to everyone who has reached out in recent months, interested in buying an Aytee puppy, but I have only recently been able to make this decision. We would like to thankyou and are very grateful for all your interest and patience.

Ch Aytee Aotearoa Popstar

3 yo GSP bitch “Piper”, shown by owner Christina Trowbridge from South Island, New Zealand became Ch Aytee Aotearoa Popstar this weekend.

Piper, bred by Harriett Brownell in 2021 from Aytee Kimono X Int.Ch Graygees Gigolo(AI) is seen here having won her final and 8th CC during our visit to New Zealand  ❤️ Congratulations Christina and Piper! It was lovely to meet and share the day with you.