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2010 A NEW DECADE DAWNS and with it a change in how we publish the news page. I am so slow at updating it and the months fly by without me writing anything. My memory being bad I then forget the significant dates so to make life more interesting I shall let you know significant events and photos to enjoy. The summer holidays have started and so as the rain. We are having a summer holiday with no baby puppies which feels quite strange. We do have an older black boy looking for a new home. There is a video of him on our Lochranza puppy pics page. The showing has been busy as is usual in the summer and we are having a pleasant time and the dogs are doing very well. Two new puppies Lucy and Trent started their fun outings showing. Lucy was a cute darling making onlookers smile at her puppy antics and merry attitude. Trent was typical of his mother, Grace, and took everything in his stride in his own time, also proving to be a delightful little chap. Both puppies were placed 3rd in their first shows in good company. For some unknown reason we appear to be having a phone stalker who will not leave us alone and leaving impolite messages asking if our dogs are still crated like caged animals....... well anyone who has been here will know our dogs are NEVER crated against their will. We do have a crate in the house but the door is open for them to please themselves. In fact at this moment in time we are sharing our bed with 6 cocker spaniels (we do have a 6ft bed) all of which are sat next to me whilst I type this. You know who you are so please leave us alone, our dogs are our lives and they mean more to us than most human beings. The number in question is a witheld number and for this reason we no longer answer witheld numbers. If you wish to enquire about cockers then please email me from the contact page, you will get a response. Crufts 2010 photos, cannot believe its 1 year since our last photos were posted. Below Chelsea winning graduate bitch.
Guess what is different about this dog's name..............its Kate and Paul's Lexi. She has JW next to her kennel name, a huge well done to them all a great achievement for their homebred girl. Photo copyright of cockeringles taken at Crufts 2010. Note the 2nd place rosette.
The view from our window during the snow falls in January.
DECEMBER 2009
The snow has fallen, which for us mad dog owners, is time to get the camera out to get those classic doggy photos. They love the snow and can't get enough of it. To see some more photos of the dogs enjoying the snow click HERE. This just shows that show dogs do have normal doggy lives and are allowed to get wet, dirty and scruffy. NOVEMBER 2009
OCTOBER 2009
SEPTEMBER 2009 Kids back to school and sun shines. Our youngest son has started secondary school now attending the same school as his big brother. The photo below show their first morning together.
The showing continues with a few dogs making their debut, Lochranza Who Loves Ya, Lochranza Oh Susannah and Kate and Paul's new girl Trentshome Sno Business. Lexi is definitely the star attending 3 championship shows getting two 2nds and winning her class at Richmond Championship show under Patricia Bentley.
AUGUST 2009 The school holidays in full swing and as previous years the weather is pretty grim. Its been a hectic few weeks with great friends around us and our children at home beavering away earning themselves some pocket money. The children have once again forgone a holiday due to our animals and we thank them for their patience and assure them we will escape to the sun one day for a well deserved break. JULY 2009
JUNE 2009
It is quite sad to hear this month that Michael Jackson passed away, regardless whether one liked him or not I find it quite sad that someone dies at 50 such a young age really. Wimbledon is here again time to spend 2 weeks in front of TV, high hopes for Murray this year. On a funny note it would appear that Facebook has a new game "Farm Town". What is happening to sanity, myself and many other people I know are completely addicted oh well I suppose it is harmless fun, and free. STOP PRESS : Just received the following from Marjut in Finland brilliant news. Click Rod to see his page on our website.
Briefly from Finland: Rod was first time out at open class and he got his
final Finnish CC (his 10th) now he only need to past the field test to
become a Finnish champion. At that national all breed championship show he
also went to best of breed AND HE WON THE GUNDOG GROUP! !
MAY 2009
APRIL 2009
MARCH 2009
Romeo VHC in Junior Dog Grace VHC in mid limit bitch Rocky 1st in Good Citizen Class photos copyright cockeringles.org. FEBRUARY 2009
JANUARY 2009
This year will probably be much quieter for us and many others in the world of dog showing due to financial situation face d by us all. However I am sure we will still be laughing and thoroughly enjoying the company of our nearest and dearest and good friends. With finances being tight I would like to warn people searching for puppies not to jump in feet first for the cheapest pups around, remember think of the future of the breed and avoid puppy farmers.
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DECEMBER 2008
NOVEMBER 2008
OCTOBER 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008
Back to the world of showing, we are half way through the month and lots to report. Grace won the RBCC at Driffield Champ show, a huge well done to Kate and Paul. Anne and Alan Webster of Asquanne Cockers won their 200th ticket at Darlington champ show. The Asquannes cockers are closely related to our solids and their current 2 show girls share the same father of Abigail and Nancy known as Mr, kennel name ShCh Asquanne's Gillespie. Our blue boy Romeo won the proplan puppy dog stakes on gundog day at Darlington. Pebbles, Cheryl and Ian's new girl has also had a good month winning Best Puppy In Show at the Isle of White Gundog Club show. It is good to see others enjoying their dogs both at shows and at home. AUGUST 2008 What a brilliant start to the month, Tina Crocker from Australia has yet again another champion. This time it is a blue roan we bred called Jayzander Lucky Strike aka Beckham. Tina and Jeani Tobler ( Sunlore Cockers) have worked hard with Beckham and deserve this success. Well done Guys. Piers has had good results of late winning a CC at Paignton championship dog show and a CC & BOB at Bournemouth championship dog shows. It is with great sadness that we announce that Lochranza Calendula (AKA Annie Webster) died suddenly on Tuesday 5th of August 2008. She was a fabulous pet with a wonderful temperament and directly related too all the recent Lochranza dogs as well as other top cockers out there today. The weather did not stay dry, yet again another damp school holiday and a stir crazy mum. Thankfully the show days remained mostly dry unlike last year so the wellies stayed in the boot of the car, but one thing I have noticed is that the laughter at the shows recently has made my personal sun shine. It is hard to believe I am ending Augusts notes and setting up Septembers section. Back to top JULY 2008 BREAKING NEWS, Gregory has just gained his title in Australia, Tina and the Pencandy team must be so proud, as are we. Another month has come and gone quickly. July is one of the busiest months in the show calender. The parent club held its championship show which as ever was great fun with Romeo and Piers both winning their classes. There were lots of overseas visitors again whom were delightful and made the day even better. The sun has shone at most of the July shows and as a parent of 2 school age boys I am hoping that August will have some bright, dry days so that they can get outside and play instead of sitting in front of the TV or computers driving me mad !! Jean & Johns grandaughter, Caitlyn, has had her 1st birthday this month, I am sure they too feel time has flown. My husband and I also celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary, GOSH that makes me feel old. Back to top JUNE 2008
MAY 2008 Since writing the details below and alot of hard work, Romeo was ready for his first show at Bath. I was very exited to show this little boy and thoroughly enjoyed our first day out. He too appeared very happy and took it all in his stride. To make the day more special we won minor puppy dog class. Kate and Paul aslo had an excellent day with their blue girl, Chelsea taking BPIB, brilliant!! Piers continued to be in the line up and took the RCC. ************************************** Well we have not updated our website for a few months and things have moved on a changed here as ever. We have been so busy with family and animals sitting down and having 5 minutes has been rare. What has happened ? A litter of pups came and went, Crufts came and went, our youngest sons birthday came and went. The showing season has started and we have started showing 2 new youngsters Rafa ( black) and Chloe (Black & Tan). We will soon be giving them their own pages but in summary both have had an excellent start being placed highly at all levels. We also have another youngster waiting for his coat to calm down called Romeo (blue roan). He currently looks like an exploded mattress but I hope to having him looking like a cocker by the end of the month ( wishful thinking). Georgia ( L. Posh Socks at Jayzander) has officially retired from showing and now resides on our bed and is enjoying her retirement but little does she know that we might let her have a litter of puppies in the next few months. As long as she can still come to bed I don't think she will mind too much :)
DECEMBER 2007
Primrose won 1st place in a puppy bitch class at London Cocker Spaniel Club championship show. Christmas preparations are well under way and the showing scene is taking a back seat at the moment. We would like to wish all our friends 2 legged and 4 legged a very happy christmas.
NOVEMBER 2007 Gregory wins another dog cc down under. Pod wins reserve best of breed at open show. OCTOBER 2007 Piers wins Best In Show at the Ulster Cocker Championship Show. Rocky wins Best Puppy In Show at the Isle of Wight Canine Association Open Show and qualifies for Crufts 2008. Gregory wins Puppy of the Year down under, a fantastic result for Tina, well done. Primrose has gone to her first championship show and got 3rd in her class. SEPTEMBER 2007 It has been a busy month but due to problems with 'Orange' we have been offline for the past 2 months so apologies for limited updates. Beckham won a second dog CC down under. Piers won 1 CC and 2 reserve CC's. Isla gained her stud book number & Georgia won a reserve CC. AUGUST 2007 27/08/07 Just had an email from Australia informing me that Beckham aka Jayzander Lucky Strike has been to his first show in Oz and won the Dog CC. We are thrilled with this and hope he and Gregory both gain their title soon. Thanks must go to Tina and Jeani for their hard work and commitment to our recent exports. Piers receives RCC number 14 & 15 at National Gundog championship show and Scottish Kennel Club. Hannah won her class at the SKC. Isla has just come back showing after maternal duties and has got placed in her last 2 shows. Gregory won best puppy in breed and went on to win best opposite sex in puppy group over in Aus. He also won his first CC & BOB in Australia. Jean is on the mend after her nasty accident and thanks everyone for their concern , support, cards and wonderful gifts. She enjoyed attending the SKC and is glad to be back at the shows. We think she is superwoman !! At Scunthorpe CA Grace won BP again and went on to take puppy group 1 !!! Her house companion POD also achieved RBOB at Sheffield & District CA, well done Kate, Paul and the dogs !! Keep it up. JULY 2007 Grace wins Best Puppy in Breed at Heckington & District Open Show. Jean & John have new arrival to announce a Granddaughter 'Caitlyn' so they are now grand parents for the first time. They said ' she looks promising and they want to run her on for a bit to see how she turns out'. Great news and congratulations to Moyra & Jamie Mum & Dad. Piers gets CC number 14 at Paignton Championship Show. Hannah wins Best Puppy Bitch at East of England Championship Show. Down under Gregory wins Best Minor Puppy in show Cocker Club of Queensland. FEBRUARY 2007 I am thrilled today. Harriet (Lochranza Gold Dust) attended the Particolour Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show where she won Best Puppy in Show. Thank you so much to Sandy Platt of the world famous Charbonnel Kennels for allowing us to use her dog, Charbonnel Double Dutch ( Harriets dad). Without him we wouldn't have Harriet. JANUARY 2007 Piers has had a good start to 2007. He attended Manchester Championship Dog Show where he won best of breed and went on to get Group 4 in the gundog group. DECEMBER 2006 Young Harriet (Lochranza Gold Dust) attended Potteries open show where she won best puppy in breed and went on to win group 2 in the puppy group. Lets hope this success continues. Piers (ShCh Lochranza For Your Eyes Only) has ended the showing year finishing 2nd top cocker (based on the cocker spaniel club points system) behind Annie Websters black bitch, Heidi. He has finished top male cocker 2006. NOVEMBER 2006 Abigail (Lochranza None Sweeter JW) has become a mum once again giving birth to 2 dogs and 3 bitches. The Sire of the puppies is Charbonnel Interlord. AUGUST 2006 Isla ( Lochranza Strathisla) and Nancy ( Lochranza Laughing Eyes) have both recently been optigen tested and has also come back as clear/ normal for prcd. We will endeavour to test breeding stock where the dogs parents status is not known. FEBRUARY 2006 Piers (SHCH Lochranza For Your Eyes Only) and Georgia (Lochranza Posh Socks at Jayzander JW) have both been Optigen tested and are clear/normal (A1). JANUARY 2006 Jean & John applied to the UK Kennel Club to have Louise Wilding added to the Lochranza affix. This was granted 13th Jan 2006. Louise is very proud and honoured to be part of such a famous kennel.
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December the 5th started the month of nicely with
our 
Bonfire
night came and went and the dogs yet again proved their ability to deal with
loud bangs, not one of them were bothered. The weather has turned and dark
nights are here. Where's a light box when you need it.
Gosh
what a month we all had attending Ulster Cocker where Romeo gained his stud
book number along with Chelsea. The highlight of the month though being Kate
and Paul's little girl .JPG)
The
busiest month in the show calendar for all dog show enthusiasts. The annual
cocker spaniel club championship show arrived and was as usual a fantastic
day out with hundreds of cockers with their owners from all over the uk and
form foreign shores. All the dogs were gleaming and happy and a great day
out was had with the dogs coming away with prize cards. News from afar,
Australia that is, Tina Crocker has made up another Australian Champion our
delightful red girl 
Another birthday, how the years roll by. Liam our
other son is 14 on the 16th. He is now 5ft 9in towering above me. News has
reached us from Marjut Kakko in Finland (
May
the 2nd and our youngest sons 11th birthday. The lovely puppies are all
settling well into their new homes and the photos are coming in, brilliant
to see them so happy. The fab weather is great for taking photos of the dogs
running free in the fields and garden see the 
Another month has come and we are having a chocolate free Easter in our
household (in theory). A litter of puppies we had are growing and are
keeping us all really busy. Hence a quiet month really. Just chilling and
enjoying the children, 2 legged and 4 legged.
The
month of springtime, my favourite season. For all in dogdem the month of
Crufts. We all spend weeks and weeks preparing our dogs for this once a year
show and then battle it out against 400 + cocker spaniels. To me it is
cocker heaven seeing loads of wonderful cockers from all over the globe.
Below are 3 photos of our dogs and our friends dogs whom we bred who got
placed.
The
month of romance and love. Our dogs romantic encounters has led to us having
some puppies. See puppy pages and puppy pics for further info. On a sad
note, one romance has ended, the one between us and our dearly loved
Welcome
to 2009 and we would like to wish everyone a 2009 where all dreams come
true. Like many a mad dog show exhibitor, myself and my pal Kate spent new
years day at a dog show. We had a wonderful day, Kate's new puppy Doris won
best puppy in breed and our own 
Wishing
everyone a merry christmas xxxx. See you all next year.
Remember,
remember the 5th of November. On the 1st of the month myself, Kate and Paul
(of Trentshome Cockers) went to Rotherham Cocker Club open show where Judge
Francis Bowmen of Franaille Cocker Spaniels gave Kates young blue girl
I am a bit late filling in Octobers news, probably because the month has
flown. I have to say I am in awe this month, not only have our own dogs held
their own but our dearest friends have also had a good month in the showing
world. Cheryl and Ian's black & tan dog 
As I sit here writing this I am
looking around to find Georgia sat on my knee, Nancy in one chair, Isla in
the other, Norbert in my clothes basket that is waiting to be carried
upstairs and a friends cocker called Harvey laid on my feet. This for me
sums up cocker spaniels and I wouldn't give them up for anything. The
showing world is fun, but this, for me is the true meaning of living
with cockers.
The showing season is now in full
swing and Romeo and Rafa have continued to be placed. Our eldest son has
celebrated his 13th birthday, quite frightening that time goes so quick.
Someone once said that as you get older the years go quicker, how true this
is.
