The South Island Beagle Club
The South Island Beagle club was formed to foster the love, understanding, betterment and knowledge of the Beagle breed, at all levels, from showing to pet beagles, from trained MAF Biosecurity dogs to obedience and agility dogs.
Our club was at first a sub-branch of The Beagle Club with headquarters in Wellington and began operating in 1975.
However, in 1992 it was decided that there was enough local support for the formation of a fully NZKC Affiliated Club, this was called the South Island Beagle Club with a zone of influence to include the whole of the South Island. Since then the club has continued to flourish and currently has a membership of 66.
A wide vareity of activities are provided. (See below). As well, the Club will attend and participate at Pet Expo's,(when held), and will undertake training for interested persons prior to our championship shows.
A club magazine is published quarterly. Contributions are welcome and gratefully received by the magazine editor (contact details as per the Club Secretary). This magazine contains details of upcoming events including Field meet dates, show results, photo competitions, a question & answer forum, general items of interest and helpful hints as well as profiling South Island breeders.
If you need to know more about the breed, have a problem you wish to discuss or need to know anything at all about the Beagle, please contact one of the listed Committe Members.Contact Details
Mrs E Riley
1602 Old West Coast Road
RD 1
Christchrurch
Phone: 03 318 1229
Email: saintbee.kennels@yahoo.co.nz
1602 Old West Coast Road
RD 1
Christchrurch
Phone: 03 318 1229
Email: saintbee.kennels@yahoo.co.nz
Committee Contacts
| Secretary | Emma Riley | 033181229 | keleb@xtra.co.nz |
| Vice president | Helene du Mez-Robertson&Bill | 03 308 3001 | bairal@clear.net.nz |
| Treasurer | Jenny Ellenbroek | 03 327 2199 | jlellenbroek@xtra.co.nz |
| Huntsmaster | Meredith White | ||
| President | Ms Christine Mahon | 033275771 | crissym@xtra.co.nz |
| Committee | Sue Winter | Hounddogz@xtra.co.nz | |
| Newsletter Editor | Tim Powell | 027 350 8409 | victoriaandtim@gmail.com |
| Committee | Bill Robertson | 033083001 | bairal@clear.net.nz |
Upcoming Shows and Events
Our normal Championship Show will be held Sunday, October 23
Our judge for 2016 will be Sue Bownds, from Australia beagle breeder and exhibitor.
Show start TBC.
Venue: TBC.
If you are interested in showing or require more information about entering or showing, or even require some show ring lessons, please feel free to contact the club secretary or a committee member - contact details are found on this profile page.
Field Meets - April - October yearly Meet at Weedons Ross Road venue (follow road to banks of the Waimakariri River). Contact a member for details. To attend the field meets you must become a club member. (You can try it out once before you must join). All field meets start at 9am.
Our judge for 2016 will be Sue Bownds, from Australia beagle breeder and exhibitor.
Show start TBC.
Venue: TBC.
If you are interested in showing or require more information about entering or showing, or even require some show ring lessons, please feel free to contact the club secretary or a committee member - contact details are found on this profile page.
Field Meets - April - October yearly Meet at Weedons Ross Road venue (follow road to banks of the Waimakariri River). Contact a member for details. To attend the field meets you must become a club member. (You can try it out once before you must join). All field meets start at 9am.
Club Activities
Championship Show yearly - 2016 to be held October 23. Judge, beagle breeder Sue Bownds, Australia. Dogs first, followed by bitches, Best in Show, then stake classes. e.
Field meets and fun walks - if you can help, let us know
Social nights for beagle owners
Club Scrapbook
Championship Show yearly - 2016 to be held October 23. Judge, beagle breeder Sue Bownds, Australia. Dogs first, followed by bitches, Best in Show, then stake classes. e.
Field meets and fun walks - if you can help, let us know
Social nights for beagle owners
Best In Show 2004 Warander Bold As Brass Bred by: Dix Owner: Brown
Best In Show 2003 Ch Detorr Trade Secret Breeder/Owner: Torr
An important part of a beagles life is being out in the field. These beagles are enjoying "time out" in a recreation area near Christchurch at one of the fortnightly winter Field Meets. Experienced beagle owners are always in attendance to retrieve "lost" beagles or to help out with advice. A Huntsmaster runs the pack each meet and is in charge of the overall discipline of the dogs on the day.
Field meets are an excellent way for young dogs to learn some pack manners and socialisation skills in a stress free environment. If you are confident enough to do so, your dog(s) can be let free at the start of the meet and can run and chase for over an hour and up to two hours at a time. Perhaps they will sight a rabbit or hare and learn the art of the chase as well.
Beagles are a "pack" dog. Until recent years they were most likely to be found in a hunting pack. Because of this, they are a very sociable breed who enjoy and need the company of other beagles, or other dog breeds and if kept as a single dog in your home, will need the company and time input of their owners.
The South Island Beagle Club holds a Fun Day in September. Usually held at the home of a club member, these are hugely successful and are an enjoyable way of meeting other beagle owners or even coming out to see what the breed is like.
A variety of fun activities are held including a very basic agility course. It is great seeing our little beagles excelling in this sort of activity and also seeing how quickly they sort out other problems put in their way during the course of the day. If you are interested in coming along to our next Fun Day please contact the Club Secretary (details found on the Club Profile page).
Best In Show September 2008 Ch Bairal Genesis Project Robertson (Owner/Breeder)
Club Scrapbook
Best In Show 2004 Warander Bold As Brass Bred by: Dix Owner: Brown
Best In Show 2003 Ch Detorr Trade Secret Breeder/Owner: Torr
An important part of a beagles life is being out in the field. These beagles are enjoying "time out" in a recreation area near Christchurch at one of the fortnightly winter Field Meets. Experienced beagle owners are always in attendance to retrieve "lost" beagles or to help out with advice. A Huntsmaster runs the pack each meet and is in charge of the overall discipline of the dogs on the day.
Field meets are an excellent way for young dogs to learn some pack manners and socialisation skills in a stress free environment. If you are confident enough to do so, your dog(s) can be let free at the start of the meet and can run and chase for over an hour and up to two hours at a time. Perhaps they will sight a rabbit or hare and learn the art of the chase as well.
Beagles are a "pack" dog. Until recent years they were most likely to be found in a hunting pack. Because of this, they are a very sociable breed who enjoy and need the company of other beagles, or other dog breeds and if kept as a single dog in your home, will need the company and time input of their owners.
The South Island Beagle Club holds a Fun Day in September. Usually held at the home of a club member, these are hugely successful and are an enjoyable way of meeting other beagle owners or even coming out to see what the breed is like.
A variety of fun activities are held including a very basic agility course. It is great seeing our little beagles excelling in this sort of activity and also seeing how quickly they sort out other problems put in their way during the course of the day. If you are interested in coming along to our next Fun Day please contact the Club Secretary (details found on the Club Profile page).
Best In Show September 2008 Ch Bairal Genesis Project Robertson (Owner/Breeder)
