Chevalier wants to be a part of every aspect of hunting and shooting – from practice and training to the real thing, for dogs and dog handlers alike. Producing a good hunting dog calls for many hours of training, and above all great passion. The Chevalier Dog Sport Collection is specially developed for dog trainers who work actively with their hunting dogs. Clothes that have those extra functions so important to dog sports, with a flexible fit and attractive design.
Dog Sport Collection
The Dog Sport Collection has been developed in association with retriever handler and picker-up Ida Nilsson. She runs Croftbay Gundogs and has long experience of bird shooting, and especially picking-up.
Ida first came into contact with hunting through her interest in dogs, and since that day almost 20 years ago she has had many dogs and been on even more bird shoots. Ida puts a lot of time into training her working Labradors, partly with the aim of competing, but mainly to help out as a reliable picker-up on autumn shoots.
" I’m a hunter and shooter myself, but perhaps above all a dog trainer. I just love training my dogs! A skilled gun dog makes the shoot so much more fun,” says Ida.
Working alongside our design and product team, Ida has developed a collection to suit every situation where you work with your dog. Clothing with all the right functions, that also keeps you looking good. The Dog Sport Collection includes a shirt, a merino wool pullover, top and cap – perfect complements to the Dog Sport Vest and Vintage Pants already in the range. Clothes with a classic cut and nice feminine details.
You can follow Ida at @croftbaygundogs och @idagillar
The collection consists of:
Blair Shooting Fit Shirt Women
The Blair Shirt is a feminine shirt, shaped at the waist but more spacious across the back and shoulders.
The shirt is made of a stretchy material designed for ease of movement, for instance bending down to collect retrieved birds or communicating with the dog at a distance. The shirt is also slightly longer, so it can easily be tucked in without leaving a gap when you move. The shirt has a stand-up frill collar and cuffs. The frill adds a nice detail under a vest or pullover. The Blair has a light pink base with red-brown pheasants. This is probably the best-looking shirt you will own!
Idas comment regarding the Blair Shooting Fit Shirt Women:
" Personally, I love clothes with details that feel feminine without being flashy. Clothes that feel classic, yet still offer something special. And I think this is exactly what the Blair Shirt represents. The frill at the collar and cuffs is a lovely detail, and it shows even with a pullover on top. The shirt is soft and supple thanks to the extra width across the back, which is really important when I’m being active with the dogs. The pheasant design is discreet and classic. This is a shirt that’s very easy to like and it goes with pretty much everything! "
Read moreKelly Long sleeve Top – new color!
The Kelly Top has been in the Chevalier range a while. It’s a real favorite thanks to the comfortable material with maximum stretch. The Kelly has nice details on the collar and cuffs, making it elegant to wear underneath a pullover or shirt, with a vest or just on its own. In this collection the Kelly Top comes in a new color – a luxurious dark red. The color is a rich shade of red that goes nicely with brown, pink, green – in fact the whole palette of hunt wear colors.
Idas comment regarding the Kelly Long Sleeve Top:
" The Kelly Top is one of my favorites in the Chevalier range. I wear it at work, when I’m exercising or out shooting. It’s as comfy as it is attractive, one of those tops you just can’t have too many of. So it was only natural to bring it out in a new color. For me it was important to get the right shade of red. It should feel elegant yet classic, and not be too sensitive to dirt or too light to wear on a day’s shooting. The result is just perfect!"
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Blaise Buttoned Merino Pullover
The Blaise Buttoned Merino Pullover is a fine-knit pullover in exclusive Italian merino wool. It has a slightly raised collar and a front placket. The buttons are a nice detail, and when done up they keep the collar steady and in shape. A stylish pullover that can be used as a mock neck or pullover.
Ida on the Blaise Buttoned Merino Pullover:
" This pullover is made of a superb material that’s thin and supple, so I can move around without it pulling. I like a pullover that comes up a bit on the neck, but that can also open up, either for ventilation or to show the shirt underneath, which looks great. The buttons look really nice whether they’re done up or undone. I’ve missed having a pullover like this in my wardrobe, it’s neat and feminine and such a nice color."
Read moreWaxed Cotton Cap Dimlands
It’s no secret that the weather is changeable. A cap is a great all-rounder for sun, wind and rain, and it also looks great. The Dimlands Cap is made from an exclusive waxed cotton that makes it water repellent, but also easy to wipe off. The back features a Hunting with style embroidery. A statement cap! The cap has a pre-curved brim, and an imitation leather strap with metal buckle allowing easy adjustment. The color is a dark red burgundy, and it goes perfectly with the Kelly Top, Blair Shirt and Blaise Buttoned Merino Pullover.
Idas comment on the Dimlands Cap:
" I like a cap to protect me not only from the sun, but also on rainy and windy days. The waxed cotton fabric is more resistant to the elements, and it also feels more luxurious and better looking. It’s also easy to wipe off any splashed-up dirt and mud when the dogs are working around me. The Hunting with style embroidery makes the cap extra special. I’ll definitely be wearing this cap on every dog walk, training session, shoot and competition!"
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Vintage Dog Sport Vest
The Vintage Dog Sport Vest is the ideal vest for dog training. It is durable and easy to wipe clean, and has plenty of pockets and functions. This Dog Sport Vest is made of Chevalier’s vintage fabric with details in Alcantara. The Alcantara-clad sections on the front are lightly padded and quilted, and the vest can be opened from both the top and bottom thanks to a two-way YKK zipper. The pockets are generous and size adjustable using snaps, and the right bellow pocket has a zippered safety pocket for secure storage of valuables. The bellow pocket on the back can also be volume adjusted using concealed snaps. The back pocket will easily store several dummies, leads or other training equipment.
Ida on the Vintage Dog Sport Vest:
" My wardrobe includes a lot of dummy vests, so I’ve certainly tried a few. What they all have in common is that they’re awkward and fit poorly. So I was thrilled when I tried Chevalier’s Dog Sport Vest. Finally, a vest that’s comfy to wear and doesn’t slide around when I move. It’s nice and flexible, but still has loads of capacity in the front and back pockets. It’s a big plus that it’s easy to wipe off – and of course it also looks great!"
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Vintage Pants Women have straight legs and the classic flattering Chevalier saddleback cut. For storage there are two discreet leg pockets with zippers, and two jeans pockets with reinforced openings. They are made from a patinated stretchy cotton fabric. The elasticized waist and articulated knees give you the optimum fit and flexibility. The exclusive fabric, made in Italy, has a natural patina and ensures that these vintage pants age beautifully.
Idas comment on the Vintage Pants:
" I instantly took a fancy to the updated version of Vintage Pants. They are now higher at the waist which makes them far more comfy, and along with other modifications to the fit they look and feel great. The pants are easy to wipe off after a visit from muddy dog paws, and they can also withstand light rain and kneeling on wet ground."
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