Monthly Archives: March 2026
South Western Gundog Club – Open Show
“Over The Moon” is an understatement. Erin (Manchela Where The Heart Is) wins Best Puppy In Breed, Best Bitch & Res Best of Breed under breed specialist, Tori Ellis (Shannara) and then goes on to win BEST PUPPY IN SHOW under Mr Martin Ford (Cuboglach)
Devon & Cornwall Cocker Spaniel Club – Open Show
Attended this local friendly club show with Erin (Manchela Where The Heart Is) under breed specialist judge: Mrs Wendy Grist (Kasordon). Delighted to say that she won her puppy class and was declared BEST PUPPY IN SHOW!
Ilfracombe & District Canine Society – Open Show
Attended this well organised show with our Orange & White Pointer, Maddie (Manchela Peach Melba). She delighted us by winning the Yearling class at just 8 months old out of 5 present, declared BPIB and then awarded PG2 under gundog specialist – Gill Tully
Parti-coloured Cocker Spaniel Club – Championship Show
Pheobe (Gilcar Crystal Blue with Manchela) won the res cc under Barbara Ward (Wensum) – I just love this picture taken by Rodney Wyatt
Ladies Kennel Association – Championship Show
Last show of year for us – up to Birmingham NEC with Amber and Erin
Amber (Bridgella’s Lauren Bacall at Manchela) did us proud by winning a credible 2nd in Junior bitch under Mr Per Iversen (Brenna) Norway
Erin (Sh Ch Manchela Where The Heart Is JW) delighted us by winning a star studded Open bitch class (5 champions), CC & BOB – what more could you ask for? Thank you to the judge: Mr Mike Wildman (Malinson)


