Beanit

Sire: Ch Tom Thumb, Dam: Ch Riversflight Inny.
Bred by Peter and Jean Griffiths
Keeper was lightly shown after gaining his Junior Warrant in less than six months. He had a wonderful personality and lived life to the full - he did not really like showing but produced quality stock. A few of his progeny are: Sh Ch Here Comes The Rain, Rainy Days and Sundays, Ch Steeplehouse Gamekeeper, Wheelers Black Rain (Norway) and Ch Steeplehouse Crackerjack (Holland). Beanit State Secret (Norway) won numerous field trials in Norway and was a successful tracking dog.

Some of Keepers grand and great grand children include our current dogs Rainesgift Serendipity at Beanit (sister to Rainesgift Seymour), Rainesgift Classic Affair at Beanit JW, Rainesgift Bree Vandekamp at Beanit and Beanit Molly Malone also Beanit Ned Kelly to Keepersway and Beanit Monneypenny of Ronevorg. Beanit Ned Kelly to Keepersway gained his Show Gundog Working Certificate on 3rd January 2009 - well done to Rob & Lorraine who own him.

Sire: Rainesgift Seymour, Dam: Hempth's Linnet for Rainesgift. Bred by Hayley Tomlinson

Darcy and his sister Bree joined us in 2006 and have been a joy and pleasure to own - even when he steals things of the kitchen worktops and his new trick of jumping on and off the dining room and patio tables! Both Darcy and Bree have been very successful in the show ring so far.

We have listed Darcy's show results below.

Sire: Rainesgift Seymour, Dam: Hempth's Linnet for Rainesgift. Bred by Hayley Tomlinson


Bree like her brother Darcy is a delight to own, she has a very cheeky nature and is a real asset to the Beanit Kennel.

Some of Bree's achievements to date are:
1st Puppy Bitch - WELKS Ch Show
1st Puppy Bitch - South Wales Ch Show
Best Puppy in Breed at Cheltenham & District Open Show
1st in Junior & Graduate plus BOB Portsmouth & Southsea Open Show 30/09/07
1st Yearling Bitch Flat Coated Retriever Open Show 7th October 2007

Sire: Ch Riversflight Waveney, Dam: Rainesgift Serendipity at Beanit (dob 15/04/07)
Bred by Phil and Sue Goodman

Molly is the youngest member of the Beanit kennel, we have been delighted with her progress in the show ring.

9 Best Puppy awards including:
Reserve Best Puppy in Show URC Open Show Feb. 2008
Gundog Puppy Group 1
Gundog Puppy Group 4
3 Best of Breed Awards
4 Reserve Best of Breed Awards

Molly is now in Yearling classes where she is continuing her successful showing career some of her achievements to date are:

1st Junior Bitch Bath Ch Show - May 2008
1st Junior Bitch Flat Coated Retriever Society Diamond Anniversary Open Show - June 2008
!st Yearling Bitch South Wales Ch Show July 2008
1st Junior Bitch City of Birmingham Ch Show Aug 2008
1st Junior Bitch & Yearling Bitch Flatcoated Retriever Society Open Show October 5th 2008
1st Junior Bitch Gundog Society of Wales CH Show 15th October 2008
1st Yearling Bitch Midland Counties Canine Society CH Show 25th October 2008

Molly gained her Junior Warrant and Stud Book No. in August 2008.

She is not just a pretty face, at home Molly delights in being extremely naughty and loves nothing better than lying down in muddle puddles when out on a walk.

We have owned Flatcoats since 1980 when we acquired our first working bitch. At first we did lots of obedience/agility and then a friend introduced us to the world of dog shows which established our joint hobby. We applied for our affix “Beanit” in 1987 and we had our first flatcoat litter in 1990. All our dogs are part of the family and live in the house with us, all puppies are reared indoors in a family environment.

All our dogs are hip and eye scored. Puppies occasionally available.