Dog Shows & Events
Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs
We’ve recently updated our article on diabetes: Have you noticed any of these symptoms in your dog? Thirst & increased weeing or accidents. Unexplained weight loss Lethargy or low energy Not eating Cataracts or loss of sight Reoccurring infections (skin or urinary tract) These are all symptoms that a dog with diabetes can have, but…
Dachshund winner at Crufts!
This year, Maisie the wire-haired Dachshund from Berkeley in Gloucestershire won Crufts 2020 Best in Show. A beautiful two-year-old Dachshund who will be remembered for some time for her victory lap (accompanied by a poo)! Visit www.crufts.org.uk to find out more about Maisie and watch the highlights of the Best in Show event. There are…
Supporting Dogs and Dog Owners
For decades, Gilbertson & Page has been supporting lots of organisations and events across the canine world. Whether it’s our long-term role as principal sponsor of the International Sheep Dog Society or supporting a one-off event for a dog rescue charity, where there’s been a good reason for us to lend a hand, we have.…
Crufts 2017
It’s that time of year again, when anticipation in the dog world builds to fever pitch. Crufts – the highlight of the dog year and the largest dog show in the world – takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 9th-12th March. We’ve pulled together a whole heap of Crufts 2017 news to get you…
Winter Exercise With Teesdale Flyball Club
Exercising in winter can be tricky. Daylight hours are shorter, conditions are cold, often wet and sometimes icy. We humans tend to take our exercise indoors to gyms and indoor sports clubs. We’ve previously written about exercising your dog in winter, covering activities such as agility and heelwork to music. This time we’re focusing on the…
Dates For Your 2016 Diary
Ouch! It’s already nearly a month into 2016 and most of us are probably still getting used to writing ‘6’ instead of ‘5’. As the events calendar for the canine world is starting to get back into swing, we’ve pulled together some of the highlights for 2016. January Northern Dog Club Open Show – 30th…
Show Judging with Charlotte Tudor
We know that fans of the blog have really enjoyed hearing about Charlotte Tudor’s experiences showing and breeding her German Shorthaired Pointers. In this interview we’re going to find out a bit more about her forays into show judging. Charlotte, thank you for talking to us once more. We know you have lots of experience in showing dogs. Was judging…
Sheep Dog Trials 2015 – Results & News
Is it really a year since I wrote this blog post on the 2014 sheep dog trials? How quickly a year has gone by! Gilbertson & Page remain principal sponsors of the ISDS (the International Sheep Dog Society) a member organisation that registers over 6000 Border Collie puppies every year, providing a guarantee of pedigree that in…
An Interview With Show Dog Owner, Charlotte Tudor
We’ve a bit of a change from our usual articles this time around, but we thought our readers might appreciate an opportunity to hear directly from a canine professional – namely, passionate show entrant and breeder, Charlotte Tudor. Charlotte very kindly agreed to be interviewed about the hard work involved in showing dogs, but also…
Gilbertson & Page at Crufts 2015
After a year in which scandal hit the world’s biggest dog show, there were still plenty of positive vibes about at Crufts 2015 and Gilbertson & Page had one of the busiest years ever at the show. An astonishing 21,000 dogs competed in agility, obedience, flyball, breed showing and gamekeeper classes to name just a…
Dr John Puppy Formula Launches at Crufts 2015
As part of our continued efforts to ensure that each of our brands has a complete offering for all stages of a dog’s life, Gilbertson & Page is launching a dog food suitable for puppies as part of our highly-regarded Dr John range. The launch has been timed to coincide with Crufts, as many of…
Unmissable Dates For Your 2015 Canine Calendar
Dog shows and events can be a great way to socialise with other dog owners, whilst your dog gets a chance to socialise with other dogs. They also provide a chance to find out more about your breed, to meet suppliers as well as helping you discover local clubs, activities and societies. We’ve collated some…
