Hi just an introduction to Gill and tony Pollard. We have had Pyreneans since 1978, Buying our first one from the Lisblanc Kennel of Mrs Sheila Ball, we called this bundle of white fluff Shane, and we were smitten. Shane grew and grew , finishing off about 32inches and weighing in at about 13 stone, he was a giant. The first time i came across our lovely breed was when i was 11years old, i was invited round to a party at a freinds, she told me she had a dog , but that didn`t matter as i liked dogs, little did i know it was a pyrenean, who when i got there he decided to say hello on his hind legs licking me all over. I decided then that one day i would own one.And we now own 6 adult pyries, along with our 2 working retrievers.
Shane was our pet first and foremost, as are all our dogs. We did a little bit of showing taking in exemption shows,.We took Shane to his and our first Champ Show back in March 1979, I remember that journey well.We didn`t know anything about showing and turned up at the venue before it had opened, this being Belle Vue, in Manchester, i dont know how we got there, It had been snowing all night, although we didn`t encounter that until we reached Snake Pass to be met with a road closed sign, did not deter us, as the snow plough had been through clearing a single track. The snow was piled up about 10feet deep, i do not know what we would have done if we had met something coming the other way.We didn`t do anything in breed, but we enjoyed our day, and have learnt a lot over the years.
We have Bred and Shown very successfully, over the years. It started when we brought Pyregreen Purdita at Gillandant from Sheila Garrett,
Purdy was born in 1992, and had a good show career, but it was to her that we owe a debt of gratitude, because purdy being mated in 1995 started us off with the wonderful legacy of the dogs that we have today, and that you see in the show ring.
Here is a list of our CHAMPIONS past and present that we have bred, in the last 10 years.
. Champion Gillandant Star Accolade Champion Gillandant Sugar and Spice JW
Champion Gillandant Crystal Shimmer Champion Gillandant Kiss and Tell at Desalazara
Champion Gillandant Classy Chassy JW
Champion Gillandant Classique Christal
Champion Gillandant Krystaleen
Champion Gillandant Annie Oakley
Champion Gillandant Crystal Rose JW Sh CM
Am Champion Gillandant Fortesque
Tony and I are so proud of our stock, and the achievments in the show ring, catch up with there wins on there pages and latest news.
We welcome people to come and see our beautiful breed , and have a chat, by appointment. Contact number on home page.