News
Great news received from Norway
At her first puppy show ,Samuels daughter “Jane” (Hotsteps Just Like Heaven after NUCH Caseins Rioja) became BOB and BIG in an All Breed Puppyshow today!! Judge was well known Arne Foss from Norway.
Samuels son “Knut” (HaugbrĂ„tens Lover Under Cover) became BOS. Of course very proud of Samuels offsprings đ
West of England Cocker Spaniel Club – Open Show
Judge: Heather Gibson ( Pingate). Mixed results today but needless to say I took the best dogs home with me.
Dykere Lavender Blue for Manchela – RBIS
Manchela Summer Lovin – 3rd Minor Puppy Bitch
Manchela Wild Cherry – 2nd parti colour Open (out of two)
For full results: http://www.westofenglandcockerclub.co.uk/jan14.htm
Ilfracombe & District Canine Society – Open Show
Attended this well run friendly show with Manchela Wild Cherry – delighted to say she showed her socks off, won her open class, Best of Breed and then…………………….Gundog Group 1 under well respected gundog judge Judith Carruthers. Needless to say this has restored my faith in my own judgement!!
North Midlands & Eastern Counties Cocker Spaniel Club – Championship Show
Freda (Manchela Summer Lovin) was unplaced in a very strong Minor Puppy class, but Dykere Lavender Blue for Manchela (Ellie) won Limit and was shortlisted in the last 5 for the cc under breed specialist Mark Boswell (Marquell). Very pleased with both my girls!
Crufts 2014
Had an amazing Crufts this year with my two girls Ellie (Dykere Lavender Blue for Manchela)Â and Willow (Sh Ch Manchela Wild Willow SH CM).
Ellie won 1st in Post Graduate (19 entries, 2 absent)
Willow won 2nd in Open (again 19 entries, 2 absent) and res cc
Open bitch first cut
Right: bitch cc – Sh Ch Lujesa Starry Eyed. Left: Res bitch cc – Sh Ch Manchela Wild Willow SH CM
Needless to say I am sooooo delighted with my lovely ladies. A big thank you to the judge: Mrs Wilma Reid (Shanaz), and a big congratulations to Sue & Annie Kettle with the lovely Lulu
