des Mille Epines English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel

Results of the 79th Spaniel Championship at Belvoir Castle 8th, 9th and 10th January 2009

1st – FTCh Rosebay Bella  Bitch Born 14.04.04

  Sire: FTCh Clarburgh Art    Dam: FTCh Rytex Riffs

  Owner: Mr Patrick Downes Breeder and Handler Mr Aubrey Ladyman

Also best Bitch and best hunting dog

The Banchory Cup

The Conygree Challenge Cup

The Millennium Trophy

A years supply of Skinners dog food or equivalent kindly donated by Roger Skinner Ltd

A Silver picture frame presented by The Kennel Club

Gold Acme Whistle presented by J Hudson and Co (Whistles) Ltd

£100.00 donated by Calor gas

Photo taken by Paul Rawlings: From left to right: Mr Greg Panter – Managing Director of Roger Skinner Ltd, Mr Patrick Downes (Owner of FTCh Rosebay Bella) holding the Conygree Challenge Cup, Mr Aubrey Ladyman (Handler), Mr Jon Tanner (Sales and Marketing Director of Calor Gas)

2nd – FTCh Rosebay Blossom  Bitch Born 14.04.04

  Sire: FTCh Clarburgh Art   Dam: FTCh Rytex Riffs

  Owner: Mr Jim Potter    Breeder: Mr Aubrey Ladyman   Handler: Mr Ian Openshaw

The Curtis Cup

£50.00 donated by Calor gas

3rd – Buccleuch Dawn by Freecrow  Bitch Born 19.04.05

  Sire: FTCh Cheweky Wolf   Dam: FTCh Annickview Anna

  Owner and Handler: Mr Aiden Patterson   Breeder: Duke of Buccleuch

The Posterngate Flask

£30.00 donated by Calor gas

4th – FTCh Broomfield Rosie  Bitch 12.07.04

  Sire: FTCh Anahoe Dusty   Dam: FTCh Broomfield Bonnet

  Breeder Owner and Handler: Mr Eddie Scott  

Diplomas of Merit

Kidnais Successor –Mr Ian Clarke

FTCh Helmsway Honey – Mr Ian English

Buccleuch Jazz – The Duke of Buccleuch  Handled by David Lisett

(also Guns Choice – John Lukies Memorial Trophy)

Helmsway Hawk of Witchwillows – Mr George Wilson

Willowbalm Princess – Mr Michael Owen

Rosebay Camille – Mr Aubrey Ladyman

Deniro Dee – Mr Ian English

Irish FTCh Gardenrath Larch – Mr Norman Blakeney

Woodstorm Babe of Woodabudge – Mrs Alice Wise Handled by Mr Ian Openshaw

Meikleburn Pipster – Mr David Wilson (Also T J Greatorex Memorial Trophy for the handler placed highest in the awards who is competing for the first time)

FTCh Maesyronen Markettrader – Mr Terry Frost Handled by Mr John Bailey

FTCh Annickview Anna – The Duke of Buccleuch Handled by David Lisett

Melchbourne Melle – Mr Ron Loomes

Irish FTCh Butlerstown Buddy – Mr Michael Walsh (Also Thomas Gaunt Trophy for best dog)

FTCh Woodstorm Avril – Mr Simon Dixon