Testimonials

Choosing Countryways Gundogs was one of the best decisions we made, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Our springer spaniel, Rocko, is now five months old and he is the most wonderful dog and a truly perfect addition to our family. He has settled in...

A big thank you to David & Andrea for this sweet little girl. She’s definitely got plenty of style and a lovely temperament. Looking forward to seeing her turn into an awesome little Gundog 🐾 - E.Lewns

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars doesn't feel like enough — exceptional from start to finish, and the very best people to get a dog from. And for any men trying to convince the other half to let you have a dog, just bring them to David. I've seen him work his magic first-hand!...

I can’t recommend Countryways Gun Dogs highly enough. From the very beginning, David and Andrea have been absolutely brilliant. Their knowledge, patience, and genuine care for both dogs and owners really shows in everything they do. You can tell straight away that...

Fred (Bracken x Scamp) is now 5 years old. From puppy to adult dog he has been an absolute bundle of joy. A wonderful soft natured dog, calm and loving he has been a real blessing. Easy to train, loyal and athletic. Fred loves being outside, hiking in the Mountains or...

Happy new year team! Since she just turned 1 year old, I wanted to let you know that Rio is happy and healthy. She's turned into a very, very bright youngster. Very clever, eager to please, and is training well. She's cheeky, sociable, and loving. She is absolutely...

Happy New Year Sophie, David and the team,  We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  Sorry this email is a little later than I planned but I wanted to wait for a couple of things we had planned before updating you. Enid is an absolute joy and settled in...

David. Andrea, Sophie I just wanted to send a quick message of thanks a week after collecting  Smudge. We are absolutely delighted  with him. He has fitted right in to our family and is progressing very well with his training. His temperament is perfect and his...

I have my gorgeous boy, Duke (Clearmeadow Cohen), from your Tommy x Teasle littler of January 2021 and i'm on the hunt for a puppy to join us. With the aim to trial and work the seasons alongside Duke on the shoot we are a part of. A credit to your breeding as Duke...

Dear David and Andrea, We have been meaning to write and say a very big thank you for some time! He is six today! This is Strummer, (after the late great Joe), known to you as Countryways Exeter. We believe he is the best springer in the world. We know he is the most...

Dear Dave, As I said, I researched and met various breeders before getting to you, and I was so impressed when I met Mikey (Poppy's Dad) and lots of your other dogs.  They were so obedient, but friendly and bright eyed.  I know I bombarded you with questions but I was...

  Hi Sophie Just want to say a massive thank you to you all for Margot (Countryways Oxalis)! She’s settled in brilliantly and we have loved introducing her to the other dogs in the family! Attached are a couple of pics: Kind regards Hannah

Hi David & Andrea Just wanted to update you on our wonderful boy Dylan - puppy from Flossy & Woody D.O.B  08/06/24. He has now just turned 1 year old and is a very loving dog and always looking for a cuddle from us. He is such a busy boy and loves nothing more...

Hi Andrea and David, She brings such love and happiness to our family. We get compliments on her everywhere we  go, she has become notorious on the estate. She is absolutely amazing, we adore her, and spoil her rotten in all honesty. Every shoot day she gets asked to...

Hi David and Andrea I hope you’re both keeping well. I’ve just been away in North Wales with Waffle and I got a few pictures of him where I thought he looked so much like Mickey, I thought I’d share them with you.  He’s been such a lovely addition to my world, I can’t...

Bailey (AKA Clearmeadow Enzo) He's 7 months doing mighty fine and a great addition to our family! thank you! Susan & Simon

Good morning David, Just a message to say thank you for such a wonderful dog, 9 months now, 1st time seeing snow. We get asked all the time where we got him from, thank you guys. Cheers Derek.        

Morning both, I hope you are well! I just wanted to drop you a little message to say just how much we love our boy Tracker. He’s turned into the sweetest happiest family dog, and a little smarty pants with his training. Attached a little video and a few pictures. He’s...

In early 2010 we decided we wanted a Labrador puppy from a reputable breeder, to make sure we had an intelligent, receptive and trainable dog. We initially found Countryways through a Google search, and browsed their website, and were impressed. We contacted them and...

Good. Morning Andrea and Dave, As promised, you wanted some photos of her at 6 months, here they are. Rosie is continuing to grow and thrive with us and has become a little pain in the derrière when she goes to the utility room and trots in with her lead when SHE...

Wrenley, son of Tweed & Kelly. We’ve called him Obi (yes, from Star Wars!). Just wanted to give you an update and some photos from our wonderful 5 months with Obi, our beautiful Countryways ESS. Obi is both full of energy and calm and cuddly in good measure....

Hi David & Andrea Here are a couple of pictures of Dylan who is now 12 weeks old.He is a lovely puppy and eager to   explore and learn new skills.   We are so happy with him and he had settled in so quickly.Next milestone is getting him out and about from next...

Hello David and Andrea, Rosie is 4 months old now and from the first day home she became part of our family and fitted in incredibly well. She has proved to be super intelligent. Toilet training was a breeze and she has been a joy to teach commands.We have young...

Good afternoon We purchased an English Springer Spaniel from you back in 2009 who we called Gunner. He was born on 5 July 2009 and we collected him in the September. He gave us such joy throughout his life and was the perfect family dog. He passed away on Monday just...

We would firstly like to thank you as Barney is a fantastic dog, full credit to your breeding he's great. Kind regards Shaun

Pretzel is an absolute dream, he is the sweetest dog ever and we say it daily that getting him was the best decision ever.   Thank you. L.PETERSON & PRETZEL

Well here we are Palmer is 2 today where has that time gone?  He is doing incredibly well.  What a happy dog.  He has loads of friends out on walks as he is so friendly that they all love him.  He mostly loves the other labs and to be honest...

Hi both, I hope you are well. Firstly we just wanted to say a huge thank you for Countryways Eddie (now Benji). He has changed our lives so much. He is so clever and we wouldn't be without him. (So much so I have already asked for a second pup haha)  we wouldn't have...

Hello! Hope you are both doing well!! Just giving you an update on how Newt is doing since collecting him last Sunday!!He settled in really well and is getting used to being crate trained really easily. He loves his food . He is so full of character and doing so well...

Dear Dave and Andrea,as promised, below is a testimonial for Oscar (Countryways Daz) along with a few of our favourite pictures showing his new life on the Malvern Hills. We are writing to let you know how Oscar is getting along.  As you can see, he is incredibly...

Hi David and Andrea, Just thought we'd give you a little update on Lilly.We can't believe it's been almost a week that we've had her.  She's such a fun, cuddly, loving puppy. She is so gentle, soft mouthed and doesn't nip at all, I guess that is down to some great...

Hi! Millie, Kennel name Clear Meadow Harmony! The first photo was earlier this year and the bottom one a couple of weeks ago. She has not been worked but has done agility and obedience training over the years and in hindsight should have done some more activities with...

Hello Dave and Andy, He sends his greetings to Flo and Mickey and, indeed, to you. He is thriving, growing, at a rate one can almost see from moment to moment, and seems very happy in his Country Seat for the summer. He very much likes the new diet though this does...

Dear Dave and Andrea, I am writing to tell you about this amazing little Springer who has come to live with us and stolen our hearts. She is so well behaved - well, mostly! Molly walks beautifully on the lead, has learned to respond to her new name, responds to...

Hi David and Andrea. These are our two lovely Countryways girls now aged seven and eight.They are the most lovely loving dogs you could wish for.We are always being complimented by dog walkers vets and even strangers,on what fine labradors they are,and how well they...

Goose is doing really well and is a much loved part of our family.   Best wishes, Sandra

Hi David and Andrea   I hope all well? We thought you might like to see how Jasper is doing. I think you will agree that he's rather handsome and also very relaxed. He really is delicious.   Warm regards Sally & Sean Bodkin