Gus
Sh Ch Arnac Bay Hunron at Bergelle JW
Owned by: Maddie Mahon-Hunns, Jodie Hunns & James Newton
Gus is such a lovable dog. He has a heart of gold, getting on with dogs, people, kids, cats etc. He is such a character and brings so much joy to our home. When he isnt toasting himself by the fire, he spends time down on the marshes, he does also enjoy a spot of shooting with Jodie in the British Countryside.
Gus is a history making dog who was the first CBR to achieve a Junior Warrant in 2019.
Still gather CC into his Veteran years, Gus shows no signs of slowing down and loves every day as it comes.
Gus has sired SBN winning, CC & RCC winning offspring, continuing his legacy on.
Gus's Achievements:
36 CC (18 BOB) / 12 RCC
Our Dogs Half Way Leader 2026
Top Dog 2021
Runner Up Top Dog 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
Top Puppy 2019
BOB Crufts 2024 & Shortlisted in the Gundog Group!
Group 2 (RBIS) National Gundog Association 2025
Group 4 at Driffield Champ 2025
Veteran Group 4 at Gundog Society Wales 2025
Group 4 at Manchester Champ 2024
Group 2 at Scottish Kennel Club 2021
CBRC Champ Show - BIS - 2022
CBRC Champ Show - RBIS 2021 & 2023
Puppy Group 2 at Blackpool Championship Show 2019
Multiple Best of Breeds at Open & Champ Shows
Multiple Best Puppy in Breeds at Open & Champ Shows
Multiple Puppy Group Places at Open Shows
Multiple Group Placing at Open Shows
Multiple Group Shortlist at Championship Shows
RBVIS at Open Shows
Multiple Best Veterans in Breed at Open & Champ Shows
*First CBR to achieve a Junior Warrant
Group 2 (RBIS)
National Gundog Assoication
NGA Aug 2025
Judge Breed: Mrs D Bailey
Judge Group: Mr C Bexon
Gus winning a Group 2, this is his second group 2 - now at the age of 7 yrs. Showing a quality dog can win at any age.
Veteran Group 4
Gundog Society of Wales
October 2025
Breed Judge: Mrs S Sevastopulo
Veteran Group Judge: Mrs J Millard
Gus enters a select group of CBR who have been placed in Veteran Groups at Championship Shows
Group 2
Scottish Championship Show
SKC Sept 2021
Judge Breed: Mrs J Peak
Judge Group: Mrs S Sevastopulo
Gus winning a Group 2, he is as only the second Chesapeake to achieve this placing at a Championship Show.
Puppy Group 2
Blackpool Championship Show
July 2019
Breed Judge: Mrs L Cartledge
Puppy Group Judge: Mr Rui Oliveira (Portugal)
Gus is was the first Chesapeake Puppy to achieve a Puppy Group 2 at a Championship Show level.
Health Results
Hip score: 5-4
Elbow score: 0-0
PRA status: clear by parentage
DM status: clear by parentage
Clear eye certificate: 16/09/2023
Other test results:
EIC – clear
Ectodermal dysplasia – clear
Long coat gene – negative
Junior Warrent
Gus is the first ever Chesapeake to achieve a Junior Warrent in the breed.
2019
We would like to thank all the judges who have thought so highly for Gus to achieve this.
Sire of Winning Offspring
Due to the small nature of the gene pool in the UK, we have only allowed Gus to be used at limited Stud.
We are extremely proud of his offspring who have gone on to win multiple CCs, RCCs & Stud Book Numbers (SBN).
As well as working working homes where they have excelled on driven shoots, gundog training and much more.
We enjoy taking an active role in the puppies lives and follow all his offspring closely.
We wish them every success.
