OUR BREEDING PROGRAMME

Fieldday only breeds occasionally and selectively from well-established English and North American bloodlines for sound puppies true to type that possess the outgoing friendly personality and natural hunting abilities reflected in the breed standard. Health testing of the hips, elbows and patellars (OFA) and of the eyes (CERF) is done prior to breeding.

We do not necessarily produce a litter every year as we to not breed to accommodate the market. We breed for ourselves, always with the betterment of the breed in mind. As our dogs live with us and share our everyday life, we've chosen to only keep a small number at home, which allows us to share various activities with each and give them the individual attention they deserve. In order to keep our breeding programme going, we may occasionally co-own some of our best bitches/dogs. The Flat-Coat being a versatile and active breed, we strongly encourage owners to take part in one of the many dog activities open to them.

Our puppies are lovingly raised in our house where they receive lots of stimulation and attention. When ready to go to their new homes between 8-9 weeks of age, their vaccination and worming schedules are up to date and they will have been microchipped for registration with the Canadian Kennel Club. Their personalities will have been tested using the Volhard temperament and aptitude test and their natural hunting abilities evaluated with the introduction to quails, pigeons or duck wings.