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Chuthers Angharad of Aislabute, our foundation ESS bitch, at 20 months old. She has top English, American and Working Lines in her pedigree, however, it is the AUST NZ GB SH Ch Chuan Chablais of Lyndora “Arthur”, who appears multiple times in her pedigree, who we have chosen to line breed to. |
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Welcome to Aislabute Springers and ....now Skye Terriers. We are Johan and Lorraine van Schalkwyk and we breed and show dual-purpose English Springer Spaniels (ESS) and Skye Terriers. English Springer Spaniels Our Springers are not just for show! They have suitable working ability for wing-shooters and also make wonderful family pets. We made up two SA Showing champions—CH Ailsabute Iona Abbey and CH Ailsabute Talisker Skye—from a home bred litter. Both achieved their showing championship ticket at the age of 18 months, and we believe there is more to come. From that first litter two pups went to hunting homes and have shown they are steady to shot and have natural ability in the field. Skye Terriers The Isle of Bute (meaning “fire or victory”) for which our kennel is named, is part of the Inner Hebrides off the coast of Western Scotland. While Bute lies to the Southern end of the Hebrides, the Isle of Skye (meaning “the misty isle”) lies to the North. Our first litter of English Springer Spaniels were named for landmarks on the Hebridian islands and we named our pick of litter, Talisker Skye, after the famous whiskey distillery on the Isle of Skye. So, when searching for the next breed we would like to show and compete, I hit on the rare and almost extinct Skye Terrier which is the oldest terrier breed in Scotland dating back to the 14th Century, and from which most other UK small terrier breeds, such as the Cairn and West Highland originate. |
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