JANUARY 2012
Hamphire & Sussex Cocker Spaniel Club (Champ Show)
Toby stayed at home today for a well earned rest, Lizzy was shown under breed specialist Barbara Ward (Wensum). Placed VHC in Junior Bitch and two 2nds in Undergraduate and Special beginners
FEBRUARY 2012
Home Counties Cocker Club (Champ Show)
What a day to remember, Dogs judged by Elaine Thomas (Claramand) and although Toby was not entered I was thrilled to see my friend Sarah Pilkington awarded Dog CC with Molkara Crystal Knight At Brimbeck Sh cm. A fantastic achievement.
Bitches judged by Lorrraine Palmer ( Robraine) and Lizzy awarded a 3rd in both Junior Bitch and Yearling Bitch, qualifying her for crufts 2013
Suffolk Kennel Association (Limited Show)
Cocker and Gundog Group Judge Mrs Allison Mullins (Cockaborn)
Lizzy awarded 1st in her Junior class, Best Of Breed and Gundog Group 3
Toby placed 2nd in Open
MARCH 2012
Herts and Essex Border Canine Society (Open Show)
Judging cocke Spaniels today was Dianna Spavin (Dialynne)
Lizzy placed 1st in Junior and Toby 3rd in the Open Class
Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and District Canine Society (Open Show)
Cocker judge Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn)
Lizzy placed 1st in Junior
Toby 3rd in Open
CRUFTS 2012
I really enjoy showing at Crufts, a great atmosphere and loads of beautiful Cocker Spaniels to watch, enjoying their day out in the lime light. Toby behaved beautifully but was unplaced. Lizzy gained a RESERVE in Good Citizens Bitch under Judge Mr A CURRY
APRIL 2012
East Anglian Gundog Society (Open Show)
Judging today was Alexandra MacBain and Lizzy was awarded 1st in Post Graduate and went on to Best Of Breed
Critique: Hutsons Carmelfair Tarrarrah, what a beautiful bitch, just what I like in a cocker,smaller made but everything in the right places. She won on her wonderful movement and forechest.Well made rear and hard topline, in lovely coat, not over coated, well sprung ribs and such a typical outline, best rear angulation of the day, BOB
MAY 2012
Lowestoft, Oulton Broad and Dictrict (limited Show)
Judging Cockers and the Gundog Group today was Sonia Jean Pike
Toby was awarded Best Of Breed and Gundog Group 2
Critique : Hutsons Moonwood Pirate King at Stobytill, smart blue roan boy, good coat, masculine head, clean neck and shoulders , good bend of stifle, tight feet, moved with drive keeping good topline.BOB
JUNE 2012
Newmarket Canine Society (Open Show)
Cocker Spaniel judge Rita Pike
Today I decided to take all of the show team out with some lovely results.
Lizzy 1st in Yearling
Storm 1st in Graduate
Toby 1st in Open Dog and Best DOG.
A big thank you to my friends for their help in handling the dogs in the challenge.
Norfolk and Norwich Canine Society (Open Show)
A lovely day at the Royal Norfolk Show with family and friends.
Bitch classes and dog classes are seperate at this Show.
Lizzy won her class and Toby placed 2nd in Open Dog.
AUGUST 2012
Bournemouth Champ Show
Breed Specialist today Mr Andrew Jones (Shenmore)
Lizzy Reserve in Yearling Bitch, Toby was unplaced today in a very strong Limit class but he enjoyed his time in the ring.