This is CH Chestnuthills Winsome, CD, CGC, my first Norwich Terrier. She was the beginning of a love affair with these terrific little dogs. Truly a big dog in a little dog body, she was just as willing to boss around the Labrador Retrievers as the other Norwich Terriers that came into my life after her.
She was a charming companion, and loved running on the beach, swimming, and tromping through the woods. She was handled expertly by Beth Sweigert (now of the Green Team) both to her Championship, and to a BOS (Best of Opposite Sex) to the BOB (Best of Breed) at Montgomery, CH Willum the Conqueror, who went on to be BIS (Best in Show) at the Westminster Kennel Club the following winter. After completing her show championship, Winnie and I went on to complete her CD and CGC. We were working on her CDX when I moved and changed jobs, and had less time for training and Obedience Trials.
After Winnie, I was lucky enough to purchase CH Devondales Master Milestone, call name Stoney, from long time Norwich Terrier breeder Anna Bellenger of Devondale Norwich. Stoney was actively campaigned in 1995 to the ranking of #3 Norwich Terrier in the nation. Stoney went to Westminster in 1996, and proudly represented Watermark Norwich Terriers.
Stoney sired many, many Champion Norwich Terrier pups, most of whom inherited his perfect structure, great movement, and charming personality. Many Stoney kids also have the charming trait of sticking out the very end of their tongues, just a bit, nearly all the time.
Some Watermark Norwich Terriers are co-owned with Dr. and Mrs Richard Ranels of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who offer loving care and socialization for some Watermark litters, three (or more) of their own Norwich, and retirement homes for some of our dogs.
Our Norwich are active, robust dogs, who love to run and play outdoors. Although they are happy to snuggle in front of the fire during cold winter nights, they love to run on the farm with us and play with the big dogs whenever they can. They are bold, and fearless to a fault. They will run up to any big dog and attempt to take charge of the situation at hand, fortunately most big dogs don't take them too seriously, so do not take offense at this bossy behavior.
"Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his
tail."
-- Unknown
I have always considered excellent health to be an important characteristic for Watermark Norwich Terriers, second only to delightful temperament. There is no epilepsy in our lines, no heart problems. Our dogs are bred to have the correct hard Norwich coat that does not collect dirt or water, or if it does, can be easily brushed out. We breed our Norwich Terriers in an attempt to improve or maintain the high standards of producing quality Norwich that can be shown to their Championships, be lively and charming companions, and participate in performance events as they desire. Watermark currently has numerous Norwich in conformation, obedience, agility and earthdog events.
Our puppies are born and raised in our home, well socialized with people and other dogs. We occasionally have Norwich Terrier puppies available.
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We do have a waiting list for puppies, but are happy to add your name. Please fill out the attached questionnaire if you are interested in one of our pups, and I will contact you about availability.
For more information about Norwich Terriers, visit the Nowich and Norfolk Terrier Club website at www.norwichandnorfolktterrier.org.
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Deep
Run Farm
13727 Blackwells Mill Road
Goldvein, VA 22720
(540) 752-4710/4888 FAX (540) 752-4775 deeprunfarm@deeprunretrievers.com
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