Port Grenaugh Kennels
Port Grenaugh Kennels
Who
is looking after my pet?
Robert
Parker is the Kennel Manager and a Director of PGK Limited (Port
Grenaugh Kennels).
Robert
is the third generation to be involved with Port Grenaugh Kennels.
Started by his late father Andy Parker in 1986, opening the doors in 1987 the
business grew and in those days included their famous ‘tripe
round’. Andy then had his mum and dad helping out as he expanded
into pet shops with Diane for a short while.
Dogs
have always played a big part of our family and this is why we
started Port Grenaugh Kennels. In 1985 we brought home our first
dog, a beautiful Doberman called Kelly. In 1986 Diane and Andy went
on a late honeymoon, which involved Andy having to look for
somewhere to put her while they were away. He could see that there
needed to be more room for dogs, particularly bigger dogs and decided
to start the business upon his return. Our love of dogs extended
into showing and would joke that we had kennels so that we could
actually have holidays!
Robert
has been around the dogs at home and in the kennels since he could
walk.
He takes pride in what the family have achieved and the work
means a lot to him.
Robert started helping out with the dogs that
were kennel as soon as his Grandma Phyllis would allow, then after
school from the age of 13.
Robert
Parker starting showing his Beagle Blondie from the age of 9 taking
her to championship shows in the UK. Robert took an interest in the
kennels helping from the age of 13.
Robert loves spending time
playing with the dogs and making sure all guests are kept happy.
More
recently, Robert has introduced dog running around the fields as some
clients need a lot of exercise..