Description
All-Round Lovely Boy & Fully Health-Tested
Barney (OFTW Countryways Barnaby Boy), this is David’s new best friend, as he has come on so well being only 17 months old and already qualifying for the British championship 2026. Winning his first Open Stake on only his second competition. Barney has the perfect traits of the type of dog that David likes, soft nature, easy to handle, wants to be your best friend, but also has great game finding ability, hard in cover, with a sensible head, natural retriever, happy to sit at the peg with you while you’re shooting, but also to compete with you the next day, a proper gundog.
Barney’s dam is Becky (FTCH Sedgewood Poppy of Countryways), who has qualified for the championships for three seasons, receving two Diploma of Merit at the championships, David also made Becky into a field trials champion in one season, truly a wonderful dog, a pleasure to work and own, and a natural. She has qualified for this year’s championship 2026 and achieving something special by having two of her offspring also running in the championship this year by David. Becky’s sire is FTCH Bucceuch Pepper, and Becky’s dam is IRFTCH Clodahill Fern.
We hope Barney will pass on both his own excellent traits and those of his parents and grandparents. He is now standing at stud, and we have very high hopes for him going forward.
See Below For Health Tests:
- AMS : Clear – Acral Mutilation Syndrome
- DAMS : Clear – Dyserythropoietic Anaemia and Myopathy
- PFK : Clear – Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
- FN : Clear – Familial Nephropathy
- PRA (Cord1) / PRA (CRD4) : Clear – Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Fucosidosis : Clear
- SPS : Clear – Shaking Puppy Syndrome
Call us on 07831 729684 or email countrywaysgundogs@gmail.com to enquire about using Tyson at stud.
County / Town: Bristol
All-Round Lovely Boy-Fully Health-Tested-OFTW COUNTRYWAYS BARNABY BOY
- Advert ID: 33367
- Views: 16
- Date Posted: 01-10-2026
- Last Updated: 01-10-2026
Seller Details
- Name: David Templar
- Verified Breeder: Yes
- Breeder License #: TS/0027/ANBRE
- Breeder License Council Authority: South Gloucestershire
- Member Since: 30th April 2024
- Posted Adverts: 9
Details
- Advert ID: 33367
- County / Town: Bristol
- Location: Alveston, Bristol, UK
- Breed: Springer Spaniel - Stud Dogs
- Original Breeder: Yes
- Pet DOB: 17 May 2024
- Pet Age: 2 years, 4 months, 15 days
- Health Checked: Yes
- Hip Dysplasia Screening: No
- Elbow Dysplasia Screening: No
- Eye Screening Scheme: No
- prcd-PRA DNA Test: No
- Vaccinations Up to Date: Yes
- Vaccination Date: 2024-07-31
- Worm and Flea Treated: Yes
- KC Registered by Collection: Yes
- Microchipped by Collection Date: Yes
- Pet Viewable with Mother: No
Description
All-Round Lovely Boy & Fully Health-Tested
Barney (OFTW Countryways Barnaby Boy), this is David’s new best friend, as he has come on so well being only 17 months old and already qualifying for the British championship 2026. Winning his first Open Stake on only his second competition. Barney has the perfect traits of the type of dog that David likes, soft nature, easy to handle, wants to be your best friend, but also has great game finding ability, hard in cover, with a sensible head, natural retriever, happy to sit at the peg with you while you’re shooting, but also to compete with you the next day, a proper gundog.
Barney’s dam is Becky (FTCH Sedgewood Poppy of Countryways), who has qualified for the championships for three seasons, receving two Diploma of Merit at the championships, David also made Becky into a field trials champion in one season, truly a wonderful dog, a pleasure to work and own, and a natural. She has qualified for this year’s championship 2026 and achieving something special by having two of her offspring also running in the championship this year by David. Becky’s sire is FTCH Bucceuch Pepper, and Becky’s dam is IRFTCH Clodahill Fern.
We hope Barney will pass on both his own excellent traits and those of his parents and grandparents. He is now standing at stud, and we have very high hopes for him going forward.
See Below For Health Tests:
- AMS : Clear – Acral Mutilation Syndrome
- DAMS : Clear – Dyserythropoietic Anaemia and Myopathy
- PFK : Clear – Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
- FN : Clear – Familial Nephropathy
- PRA (Cord1) / PRA (CRD4) : Clear – Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Fucosidosis : Clear
- SPS : Clear – Shaking Puppy Syndrome
Call us on 07831 729684 or email countrywaysgundogs@gmail.com to enquire about using Tyson at stud.
Details
- Advert ID: 33367
- County / Town: Bristol
- Location: Alveston, Bristol, UK
- Breed: Springer Spaniel - Stud Dogs
- Original Breeder: Yes
- Pet DOB: 17 May 2024
- Pet Age: 2 years, 4 months, 15 days
- Health Checked: Yes
- Hip Dysplasia Screening: No
- Elbow Dysplasia Screening: No
- Eye Screening Scheme: No
- prcd-PRA DNA Test: No
- Vaccinations Up to Date: Yes
- Vaccination Date: 2024-07-31
- Worm and Flea Treated: Yes
- KC Registered by Collection: Yes
- Microchipped by Collection Date: Yes
- Pet Viewable with Mother: No
🐶 Buyer’s Checklist for Gun Dogs
Whether you’re buying, selling, or studding a dog, it’s essential to take the right steps to protect yourself—and the animals involved.
- Always meet the dog in person at the breeder’s home or kennel—never agree to buy without seeing them first.
- Ask to see the puppies with their Dam (mother), and the Sire (father) if available.
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Verify all paperwork:
- Kennel Club (KC) registration number
- Date of birth
- Health screening results
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Prepare questions to ask the breeder. Some helpful ones include:
- Did you breed the dog(s) yourself?
- Can I see where they were bred and raised?
- How old is the Dam, and how many litters has she had?
- Was the birth natural or via C-section?
- Are there any known health issues?
- Can I see documentation for both Dam and Sire?
- Will the puppy be vaccinated and wormed before purchase?
- If something feels off, walk away. Don’t ignore red flags.
- Ask for advice from a trusted third party if you’re unsure.
- Take your time. This is a big decision—don’t rush it.
- Puppies should appear happy, healthy, clean, and curious.
- You should be allowed to see and handle all puppies in the litter, not just the one you're considering.
- Never buy a puppy younger than 8 weeks old.
- Avoid any puppies that show signs of illness—e.g. runny eyes, weakness, or diarrhoea.
- Is the whelping pen clean?
- Do the dogs have access to fresh water, clean food, and adequate space?
- The living conditions can say a lot about the breeder’s standards.
- Ensure you receive the KC registration form and all relevant documents at the time of payment.
- Write up a simple contract to protect both buyer and seller—especially important in case circumstances change.
- Never agree to buy a puppy in a car park or public place. Always go to the breeder's premises.
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