News July - Dec 2008
Harvey's daughter in the winter sun!
26th December 2008
The photos to the right are of:
Meadowdale Gin Sling - Ginny
She is out of Harvey and Pru, born on 3rd September 2008
She has a very outgoing nature and getting the hang of this standing lark!
Trip to Sweden
On Saturday 6th December 2008, Myself, Dave & Jackie Mitchell and Lesley McCourt get up at a very silly hour of the morning to go to Stansted airport for our long awaited trip to Sweden. The plan was to visit the Hund Show and of course a little sightseeing of Stockholm
Arriving in Sweden mid morning, Dave took the helm and drove us to Stockholm - that was an eyeclosing event in itself!!! But we did find our hotel, which was comfortable and warm!
As you will see from the photos Stockholm is a lovely city, I just wish the weather had been a little more forgiving as it was bitter and raining. So after an hour or two we headed back to the hotel to thaw out.
The Sunday was the Hund show - not having experienced overseas judging, it took a little while to get the hang of it! Very different to ours. I have to say that I very much enjoyed the day. The crowd certainly get more involved with the class, and in the BIS ring - well, it was almost overwhelming - spotlights, fanfares, music, ladies in traditional costume and the biggest rosettes you have ever seen!!!
There is a calender for the English Springer Spaniel 2009, in 'Pets at Home'. It is one where all the dogs are on a white background.
Buddy has a feature page in this calender - if you see it you will know it straight away, he is lying down looking like a muppet! The photo is also on his page
Buddy is a pin up star!
Health News
We are delighted to have received back the Hip Scores for our Springers:
Buddy - 2-2 = 4, Harvey - 3-3 = 6, Fay - 6-4 = 10, Rosie - 4-3 = 7
Mid Herts Gundog Open Show
On the 16th November 2008, I took Harvey and Flora to Mid Herts Gundog Open Show.
Our Breed judge was Mr Ron Ellinor. Flora won the 2 points she needed to gain her 'Junior Warrant' I was so thrilled - She then went onto win RBOB. This club holds a RBOB stakes class, Flora showed her socks off and won a 3rd place which delighed me as it was such a strong group
Harvey was also a little superstar, he won 'Best of Breed', and again he showed himself off to advantage to win 'Reserve Best In Show', in some very good company. The BIS judge was Mrs Penny WIlliams (Bournehouse)
Hopefully photos to follow shortly. Flora show left
Midland ESS Championship Show
On 2nd November 2008
I travelled to Doncaster with Harvey, Flora, Fay and my friend Maggie who owns 'Polly' Meadowdale venus at Cassapple to show under a breed specialist Mrs Kelly Jenkinson (Eastriding)
A rather unusual start to the day, as we arrived to find a boot fair in full swing in the hall we were supposed to have the show in! After a couple of hours they packed up and we could clear the hall ready for the show.
But we had a wonderful day. Harvey won his Junior Dog Class, Polly was well placed in Junior bitch and Graduate. Flora who is not looking her best at the moment due to being shaved following the tests for her illness did not get placed, but showed well.
Fay was the star of the day winning the Open Bitch class, in very strong competition as there were 6 Champion bitches in the class. Delighting us by winning the BCC and then 'Reserve Best In Show' - what a wonderful day
Northern ESS - Open Show
the Northern ESS Society held its open show on 5th October 2008, which I was honoured to be asked to judge.
We had a glorious day, the sun shone all day allowing all judging to be done outside.
I had some lovely dogs to judge and was most pleased with my final line ups for both the dogs and bitches.
BIS - Ray Smiths - Melverly Sublimity
RBIS - John & Linda Lillies - Freeway Stormy Waters
On arriving at Darlington Championship Show with Harvey and Flora, I nearly turned round and came home. The showground was a dreadful bog of mud - Saying that
Harvey was 2nd in the Junior Class, and then Won the Petplan Junior Stakes
Flora won her class, and was 2nd in the Petplan Junior stakes
So a good day really!!
On Monday 8th September, I travelled down to Kent to stay with friends, Lesley & Keith (Woodspa). After being well fed, and a good nights sleep, the next day I headed off to Paris to visit EuroDisney. Great trip on the Eurostar, which drops you off right outside the park! Had a great time trying out the hair raising rides - and lived to tell the tale!
A great day at Suffolk kennel Open Show on Monday 25th August.
Flora wins the Junior class, so giving her an other point for her 'JW' - only 2 points to go!!!
Harvey wins the Open class, and BOB - then going onto win the Gundog Group
Darlington Championship Show - 14th September 2008
And now for something completely different... 9th September 2008
Suffolk Kennel - Open Show - 25th August 2008
Bournemouth - 11th August 2008
This time we were off to Bournemouth, it was a cold and grey day, not what you would expect for August. Luckily most of the judging was done outside.
We had a good day: Harvey won both of his classes, and Flora was 2nd in Junior and 3rd in Novice
Polly (Flora's sister) won the Junior class - so it was lovely to have Polly winning and Flora second!
Stella, delighted us, by winning a 4th place in the 'Junior Stakes' Well done to Polly and Stella
Flora wins 2 classes at East of England - 16th July 2008
Flora has a wonderful day at East of England Championship Show, by winning Junior bitch and Novice bitch - she now has 19 point towards her 'Junior Warrant' so just needing 6 more
Harvey gaining his last point needed for his 'Junior Warrant' at Peterborough & District Open Show, on the 13th July 2008
He also has a fantastic day at the show, by - winning BOB and BP, going on to Win the 'Gundog Group' and the 'Puppy Gundog Group'
The grand finale winning 'Best Puppy In Show'
5th July 2008 - South Wales Champ Show
Off to South Wales Championship Show of Saturday 5th July, with Harvey, Flora and Rosie
Harvey delighted us by winning 'Best Puppy Dog' - as this was his last time in puppy.
Flora, was 2nd in Junior - this was her first time in Junior, Rosie was 5th in Open - her first time in open
So a good day, if again very wet!
Harvey wins his 'Junior Warrant at 11 months!
Harvey wins 'Best Puppy Dog' at South Wales
Meadowdale
