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South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show
Judge for this show was Mrs Lesley Hooper (Spendles)
Fantastic day for the Manchela show team: Zorro wins 1st in Puppy and Best Puppy Dog! Ramona wins 2 x 2nd’s in her classes. OMG Timmy wins 1st in a very strong Junior class and wins his 3rd and crowning CC to make him a SHOW CHAMPION (subject to kc approval) at the tender age of 14 months – that’s what dream of made of……….
South Western Gundog Club Open Show
Mrs Joy Perkins (Covana) judged the cocker spaniels at this show – not a great entry and a lot of absenties. Zorro won 1st in his class (only him in it) but went on to win BPIB, Best Dog and Res BOB ably handled by Mark. Ramona had to be content with a 1st and a 2nd today.
Inter Club Match
I had a lovely day judging the Inter Club Match at Calverleigh village hall – the four clubs taking part were Ilfracombe, Newton Abbot, Exeter & Taunton. Some real quality dogs and exciting puppies made my task a difficult one in some cases. I extend my sincere thanks to the host club Ilfracombe for a well organised event and to all the exhibitors for bringing their lovely dogs to compete and for making the event a great success with a fantastic atmosphere.
Midland Counties Championship Show
Wow, more great results at this pretigious show under Mr Carlos Saevich: Res cc for Manchela Tiger Tim JW, Res cc for Manchela Ramona & Manchela Paco Rabanne wins BPIB!
Solid Colours Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show
Judges for this well organised show in a super venue were: Mr Ian Scott (Dogs) & Mrs Jane Simmonds (Bitches)
Timmy won 1st in a strong Junior class and shortlisted in the final 4 for the CC. Ramona won 1 x 2nd and 1 x 1st in very strong classes. Zorro won 2 x 1st in his puppy classes and declared BPD – delighted!


