Former Shooting Times Editor (& Mordor Employee) On The State Of The Countryside - Patrick Galbraith
Charlie is joined by his former (short-term) employee, Patrick Galbraith, previously the editor of Shooting Times.In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore a diverse array of subjects, from Patrick’s recently published book Uncommon Ground: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Countryside, to the often-overlooked negative impact that dogs can have on rural ecosystems. The discussion also delves into deer stalking, choosing the right breed, and numerous other thought-provoking themes.0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Patrick The Mordor Employee2:40 - Shooting Times6:30 - His New Book12:40- Dogs In The Countryside18:10- Labrador As Deer Dogs 22:48 - Training Mistakes 27:02 - Solutions To The Problem 34:03 - Gundog People 35:28 - The Future
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40 Years of Training & Trialling Spaniels - Jeremy Organ
In the latest episode of the DogFather, Charlie is joined by Jeremy Organ of Edgegrove Gundogs. Their wide ranging conversations covers how the spaniel breeds have changed to be smaller and flashier, how people don't understand blood lines any more, wind scent vs. ground scent and so much more. Edgegrove Gundogs Website - https://edgegrovegundogs.co.uk/ Edgegrove Gundogs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Edgegrove-Gundogs-100066878473043/0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Jeremy’s Background 6:20 - Badgercourt Spaniels 9:25 - Getting Into Trials 17:20 - Start Of Edgegrove22:20 - How To Breed Correctly 31:55 - How Have Trialling Dogs Changed41:00 - When/ How Much To Feed Your Dog46:22 - Air Scent vs. Ground Scent53:35 - Teaching People Dog Training 56:35 - Outro
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Just How Similar Is A Modern Vet To James Heriott? Introducing Vet's Corner
Charlie is joined by Neil Geddes, a veterinary ophthalmologist (eye specialist). They discuss Neil's background and how he became a vet, his early days, and how the industry has changed over the past decades.Neil will be a feature of the podcast and will field many questions from Charlie and the listeners on all things veterinary science. In this episodes, Neil answers a range of questions from his biggest vet blooper, whether he would trust a vet who didn't own a dog, and just how similar his job was to James Heriott's..?
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This Family Have The Oldest Line Of Labradors In The World: 150 Years Of Continuous Breeding
Charlie is joined by John Forbes-Leith to discuss the Fyvie Labradors. John's family have had the Fyvie line since 1885 and is, by our reckoning, the oldest continuous line of Labradors in the world. Discovered in Canada, Labrador Retrievers were brought back to the U.K. for retrieving ducks from the water. From the early boats, some went to the Duke of Buccleuch, others went to the Earl of Malmsbury, and some went to an Aberdeenshire family. Both Buccleuch and Malmsbury have lost their lines, but the Forbes-Leith kept theirs, breeding mother to daughter for 150 years. However, if you asked in the trialling world or even in the Kennel Club about the Fyvie Labradors, no one would have heard of them... so join Charlie as he lifts the lid on one of the most exciting story in recent years.0:00 - Introduction0:47 - Family History04:19 - How Did Labradors Come To Britain?10:02 - How Have They Managed The Breeding?16:46 - How Do They Choose Stud Dogs17:59 - Pointing Labradors22:50 - Who Owns The Fyvie Book?26:01 - How Many Dogs Do They Breed?29:22 - Where Do They Puppies Go?31:05 - Best Dog Trainer In The Family?37:30 - Typical Year For The Dogs42:49 - Why Field Trial Champions48:45 - Only Black Labs?50:42 - Outro
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Sleeping In The Kennels & Eating From A Dog Food Bowl: How I Built Mordor Gundogs
Charlie is joined by the Mordor media man, Joe, and together they discuss the early days of Mordor Gundogs. Charlie shares how his love of dogs started, why he rejected his place in the army, and how he laid the groundwork (literally) for Mordor to become the place that it is today.He shares how he first discovered Craighead farm and why, upon purchasing it, he wasn't initially going to use it for dogs. Why he built the kennels first, which resulted in him having nowhere to sleep but... in the kennels. He eventually moved into the house; however, it didn't have windows, plasterboard, or electricity, so he spent a winter in a brick ruin with only a fire and a few dogs for company. It's a raw, funny and insightful episode, and we're looking forward to part two...0:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Charlie Getting Into Fieldsports5:50 - Buying His First Dog (& It Going Wrong)10:55 - Who Taught Charlie? 16:05 - Getting A Cocker & Lab 21:53 - Why Did He Reject The Army?28:25 - Starting Dog Training Full-Time 31:10 - Why The Name Mordor? 32:25 - Finding Craighead Farm 38:02 - Living In The Ruins45:20 - Typical Day In The Life
Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses.
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