The dogs behind Catrigg Retrievers
Every Catrigg litter begins with the dogs we know day in, day out. Meet the girls at The Old Dairy and get to know a little about their individual personalities, from the quieter characters to the ones who would happily spend all day running across the fields.
These are the dogs that make Catrigg what it is.
Misty is one of the calmer characters at Catrigg. Gentle and affectionate, she has an easy-going nature and is happiest when she is around people and the other dogs. She also has a naturally attentive side that comes through particularly when she has puppies of her own.
Willow has plenty of personality and a few quirks of her own. She is affectionate, entertaining and very much an individual. She brings plenty of character to the Catrigg pack and is rarely far from the action.
Harriet combines plenty of energy outdoors with a very affectionate nature at home. She is active, fit and always ready to get moving, but just as happy being close to people once the day's excitement is over.
Megan likes to be involved in whatever is happening. She is energetic, extremely people-focused and rarely wants to be left behind. Give her an open field and she will happily stretch her legs, but she is just as keen to stay close to the people around her.
Lucy is a loyal, people-orientated member of the Catrigg family with a particularly dark red coat. She likes being close to people and has a gentler side that balances the energy she brings when she is outdoors.
Margot is one of Catrigg's more mischievous characters. Affectionate, energetic and usually among the first to come and say hello, she enjoys attention, getting outside and, given the opportunity, finding a muddy puddle.
Hollie has a softer, affectionate nature at home but still enjoys getting out and playing with the rest of the dogs. She is people-focused, loyal and equally comfortable settling down for attention or heading outside with the pack.
Nora has plenty of energy when she is outdoors and a much calmer side once she is back home. She is confident, playful and affectionate, with the kind of personality that can switch quickly from exploring outside to settling down beside you.
Skye is athletic, alert and always ready to get outside. She enjoys activity and exploring with the other dogs, but once the day slows down she is equally fond of attention and settling close to people.
The dogs at Catrigg are not just names on pedigrees. They live at The Old Dairy and are part of the everyday routine there. Their individual personalities, behaviour and temperament are things we get to see for ourselves rather than judge from paperwork alone.
That matters when raising puppies because we know the dogs behind each litter and can talk you through them directly. When you visit a litter, you can also meet the Catrigg dogs for yourself.
When you’re choosing a puppy, it is worth looking beyond the puppies themselves. Seeing the mother, understanding what she is like and being able to speak directly to the person who lives with and cares for her gives you useful context about the litter you are considering.
Once puppies arrive at Catrigg, they are with us for at least their first eight weeks. That gives us time not only to watch them develop, but to begin introducing them to the sights, sounds and experiences they will meet when they leave.
If you’ve been getting to know the Catrigg dogs and think one of our future puppies could be right for your family, the next step is simply to get in touch. Tell us a little about what you’re looking for and a member of our team will give you a call to discuss upcoming litters and the waiting list.
