December 2022 ASC Bulletin

In This Issue:

Annual Meeting Agenda..................... p.12
January 2023 Show Information......... p.14
2023 National Preview....................... p.23
Ballot for July 2024 Judges................. p.32

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC.
BOARD MEMBERS, 2020-2022

President Director, Class of 2023
Diane Kepley Laurie Foley
[email protected] [email protected]

First Vice-President Director, Class of 2023
Dee Torgerson Rismyhr Lisa Arnett
[email protected] [email protected]

Second Vice-President Director, Zone I
Douglas McFarlane Per Rismyhr
[email protected] [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary Alternate Director, Zone I
David Roberts Heidi Armour
103 Lyndenbury Dr [email protected]
Apex, NC 27502
919-637-1003 V Director, Zone II
866-243-1068 F Dale Ward
[email protected] [email protected]

Recording Secretary Alternate Director, Zone II
TBD Kathleen Patterson
[email protected]
Treasurer
Beth Williams Director, Zone III
[email protected] Laura Heidrich
[email protected]
Assistant Treasurer
Kevin Carter Alternate Director, Zone III
[email protected] Linda Wright
[email protected]
Director, Class of 2025
Julie Virosteck Director, Zone IV
[email protected] Stephanie Kaul
[email protected]
Director, Class of 2025
Linda Pitts Alternate Director, Zone IV
[email protected] Mariecel Torres-Young
[email protected]
Director, Class of 2025
Vivian Hudson Director, Zone V
[email protected] Deann Jepson
[email protected]
Director, Class of 2023
Linda Bennett Alternate Director, Zone V
[email protected] Lisa Barras
[email protected]

Effective December 2022

Copyright 2022, American Spaniel Club, Inc. No part of this
publication may be reproduced without written permission

ASC BULLETIN | DECEMBER 2022

President’s
Message

By DIANE KEPLEY, ASC President

THERE’S A CHILL IN THE AIR AS WE ALL CONSIDER OUR BLESS-
INGS AT THANKSGIVING AND GATHER WITH FRIENDS DURING
THE HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER.

It’s at this time of year I like to look back at the look forward to working with all of you in the future to
achievements made by the American Spaniel Club and ensure the continuing success of this special event.
its members and look ahead to the progress we can make
in the new year. Work is well underway for the 2023 Cocker Spaniel
National. ASC members in Zone 5 are hoping many of
The year began with a successful Flushing Spaniel you will join us in July for a Wild West Extravaganza!
Show in Knoxville, and this summer we gathered under Polish up the boots and spurs and move your little dog-
the Big Top for the Cocker Spaniel National at Purina gies on down to Purina Farms in July!
Farms. We also hosted stand-alone agility trials. These
events would not be possible without the dedication and As I’ve said before—without volunteers the ASC
hard work of our all-volunteer show committees. The would not be able to develop, plan and carry out all our
ASC Foundation hosted several fundraising events to events and special projects.
continue work not only on cataract research, but also on
other research to benefit the health of Cocker Spaniels. We are looking for volunteers for some key positions.
Recording Secretary Jane Williams has reluctantly
The new year will bring some changes. One of our
most dedicated volunteers is stepping down from all club resigned from her position. We would like to hear from
responsibilities because of her health. Please join me in any ASC member who might be interested in volun-
thanking Jane Williams for all she has contributed to teering to assume the role of Recording Secretary. The
the American Spaniel Club. She has served in multiple responsibilities include working with the ASC President
capacities on the ASC Board and the ASC Foundation on agendas for ASC Board and Club meetings; taking
Board, as well as doing an excellent job handling all the or transcribing minutes of all meetings; and providing
planning for the Flushing Spaniel Show as Show Chair Board members with any documents related to agenda
for ten years. items. After approval of the minutes by the ASC Board,
the Recording Secretary also provides a copy to the ASC
For the 2023 Flushing Spaniel Show, Assistant Show web manager to be posted on the ASC website. If you
Chair Linda Donaldson is stepping in to handle the Show are interested in volunteering for this position, please
Chair responsibilities. I want to thank her and the entire email me at [email protected], or contact
show committee for completing the work Jane began Corresponding Secretary David Roberts at ascsec2021@
earlier this year. We owe Linda and the committee a debt yahoo.com.
of gratitude for their work on the Flushing Spaniel Show.
Member Club Support Committee Chair Genea Jones
The 104th Flushing Spaniel Show will be held Friday is stepping down from this committee for personal
January 13 through Sunday January 15, 2023, at the reasons. The committee has laid the groundwork for
World’s Fair Exposition Hall in Knoxville Tennessee. In programs for our regional clubs that help them promote
addition to the regular Flushing Spaniel Show judging their activities. The Member Club Support committee is
there will also be several independent specialties hosted the result of the ASC’s long-term strategic planning. As
by the parent clubs of the other flushing spaniel breeds, part of that planning, the ASC is also working on better
as well as a Cocker Spaniel specialty. communication with members, expanding the club’s out-
reach to potential new members, and developing ideas
When the ASC first reached out to the parent clubs of for new activities for current and future club members.
the other flushing spaniels in 2016 to gauge their interest If you’re interested in helping carry out this work, email
in holding independent specialties during the Flushing me at [email protected].
Spaniel Show weekend, the goal was to expand interest
and entries for all breeds. Despite the COVID pandemic Please let me know if you have any questions about
and a reduction in entries nationwide at dog shows, we these positions or any other volunteer opportunities.
are pleased that the enthusiasm and participation for this
show has grown in the past six years. Thank you to all Wishing you all the best as we close out 2022 and
those who have supported the Flushing Spaniel Show. I move ahead into the new year!

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REQUEST FOR
CANDID PHOTOS/VIDEOS

The AKC is compiling images for the Canine College Forward high-quality images with permission to use
Course on the Cocker Spaniel. The ASC is hoping that directly to Kathleen Patterson at Caninecollegecandids@
you may be willing to submit and grant permission to gmail.com.
utilize exceptional images or videos for use in the Cocker
Spaniel breed course for Judge’s Education. Please send no later than January 3, 2023.

We are looking for pictures or videos that you may
own that can demonstrate function, field work, versa-
tility, sport participation, family/pack life, and temper-
ament.

EDITOR’S NOTES

The Award of Merit win of GCHB CH Mar-K’s Breaking Out CGC TKI was inadvertently omitted from the ASC Zone
I Regional Specialty black variety results published on Pg 24 of the September 2022 Bulletin. Sincerest apologies to
owner - Rona Halbreich, breeders - Mark J Ragusa/Jackie Curry/Marlene Ness, and handler – Lisa Arnett.

Dakota Cockers | Kent Gudger

635 Peacehaven Rd,
Kannapolis, NC 28083-6971

(704) 905-1084 Fx (704) 932-8265

email: [email protected]
website: www.dakotacockers.com

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Treasurer’s
Report DECEMBER 2022

Submitted by BETH WILLIAMS, ASC TREASURER

Here you will find a summa- COCKER SPANIEL NATIONAL 2022 Revenue 2022 Expenses
ry of the 2022 Cocker Spaniel SPECIALTY SHOW 2022
National Specialty held at the $5,010.00 $2,631.00
Purina Event Center in Gray 50/50 Raffle $24,410.00
Summit, MO. It is my pleasure Agility Entries Agility Trial
to report that it was a success. Agility Trophies Donations $2,647.00 $14,518.00
We were fotunate to have such a Agility Fundraiser $125.00
hardworking and dedicated show Breeder's Education Seminar —
committee. Catalog Ads $3,164.00 —
Catalog Sales $353.00 —
I have also summarized our Catering $12,645.00
current finances. Be reminded Decorations & Supplies $1,620.00 —
that ‘Restricted Funds’ are those Dinners — —
invested in Fidelity accounts, Hospitality —
the interest on which pays for Hotel $541.00 $4,827.00
Perpetual Memorial Trophies Judges' Expenses $6,029.00 $2,289.00
(for which we are taxed). Our Judges Seminar $3,200.00 —
‘Unrestricted Funds’ include our Memorabilia $6,291.00
checking account with Regions Obedience/Rally Match —
Bank and a surplus cash invest- Obedience/Rally Fundraiser — Obed/Rally
ment account with Fidelity. Patron Seating — $14,518.00
Raffle $11,773.00
As always, if you have any Seating $599.00 $3,843.00
questions, please email me at: Silent Auction $1,143.00 $27.00
[email protected]. Superintendent $10,439.00 —
Tack Room $2,924.00 $46.00
Unrestricted Funds Tropies (Conf, Obed, Rally) $695.00 —
Vendors $4,703.00 —
Regions Bank $180,984.70 Venue $7,467.00
$3,310.00 $5,480.00
Fidelity TOTALS $5,676.00 —
‘Cash Surplus’ $1,595.00
account $27,539.05 NET INCOME — $12,100.00
$93,718.00 $69,789.00
Total Unrestricted
Funds $208,523.75

Restricted Funds $108,059.90

$23,929.00

ELENA O’LEARY…

deserves a huge ‘Thank you’ for generously donating her time and professional skills to prepare ASC’s taxes
each year. She is one of the many unsung heroes who selflessly volunteer to help our Club. If you have skills,
expertise, or a burning desire to give back, please contact your Zone Rep and volunteer!

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AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC.
founded 1881

American Kennel Club Member since September 19, 1889
NOTICE

140th Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 14, 2023
Marriott Ballroom, Knoxville, TN

TO ALL MEMBERS:

Please note that the Board of Directors of the Club has designated Saturday, JANUARY 14, 2023, (after judging) for the Annual
Meeting of the Club for the transaction of business. (Location: Marriott Function Room; time will be posted and announced.)

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1. Call to Order. The President, Diane Kepley, Presiding.

2. Count of members and authorized representatives for member Specialty clubs.

3. Reading of the minutes of the 2022 Annual Meeting.

4. Corrections if any to Minutes and Motion for approval.

5. Report of the President, Ms. Kepley.

6. Report of the Corresponding Secretary, Mr. Roberts.

7. Report of the Treasurer, Ms. Williams.

8. Zone Director Reports covering the year 2022:

Zone I: Mr. Rismyhr

Zone II: Mrs. Ward

Zone III: Mrs. Heidrich

Zone IV: Mrs. Kaul

Zone V: Ms. Jepson

9. Standing Committee Chairs Reports covering the year 2022:

AKC Delegate Mr. Van Deman

AKC Gazette Columnist Ms. Tukua, Esq.

ASC Archivist/ASC Curator Vacant

ASC Health Registry Mrs. Shanks

Cocker Spaniel Breeder Referral Mr. Dowell

Cocker Spaniel Standard Mr. Ennis

Companion Events Mrs. Horovitz

Agility Events Ms. Hudson

Education-Judges Education Mrs. Gallant

Field Events Ms. Dahlk

Finance Mr. Stallard

Foreign Liaison Mrs. Linde Klerholm

Insurance Mrs. Osper

Legislative Affairs Mrs. Wright

January 2023 Show Chair Mrs. Williams/Mrs. Donaldson

January 2023 Futurity Chair Mrs. Stallard

July 2023 Show Chair Ms. Jepson

July 2023 Futurity Chair Mrs. Stallard

Legal/Strategic Plan Ms. Moore

Therapy Dog Program Mrs. McIntyre

Top Dog Dr. Grim

Versatility Award Plaques Dr. Grim

10. Unfinished Business.

11. New Business.
A) Presentation Awards.
B) Recognition of New Life Members.

12. Adjournment.

Rules of Procedure for the Annual Meeting
1. Reports are to be made from the podium of the Presiding Officer, and reporting member facing the audience.
2. Members seeking and gaining recognition from the Chair, will state their name, advance to the podium and face the audience.
3. Debaters must address the Chair.
4. Questions must be asked through the Chair and not put directly to debating members.

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Included in the December 2022 Bulletin • Jane Williams, Recording Secretary, [email protected]

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UPDATE th FLUSHING

104 SPANIEL SHOW
WORLD’S FAIR EXHIBITION HALL IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
BEGINNING FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023
By JANE T. WILLIAMS, Flushing Spaniel Show Chair

THE SHOW WILL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES, SWEEPSTAKES, COCKER SPANIEL
FUTURITY, AND MORE! FOR UPDATED INFORMATION CHECK THE ASC WEBSITE OFTEN:
www.americanspanielclub.org/events-results/2023-asc-flushing-spaniel-show

ANNUAL MEETING EARLY MORNING COFFEE/TEA

The Annual Meeting and Reception will be held Saturday The American Spaniel Club will offer complimentary
evening in the Marriott function room area. Details will coffee and hot tea for early risers beginning at 6:30 AM.
be printed in the Judging Program. Each attendee will We will also have a complimentary water station near
receive a ticket for a complimentary drink—wine, beer, the announcer’s table.
soft drink, or water. Hard liquor and cocktails will also
be available for cash purchase. FOOD AND BEVERAGES

ASC BOARD MEETING The concession stand will be open for seven hours
during the show. The menu will include snacks, drinks,
The American Spaniel Club will hold the winter board sandwiches, salads, and hot soup. To reduce exchange
meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, and it is open to of money to a minimum, be prepared to bring small bills
all members. The location will be printed in the judging and change with you. Please note outside food and bev-
program. erages are not to be brought into the show site and there
is a strict no alcohol policy for the facility.
BATHING
FUTURITY
The American Spaniel Club provides three bathtubs with
warm water for use between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm in the Not only will cocker spaniels have a Futurity, there will
tack room. also be a Specialty show on Friday. Patty Darke, Frank
Kane, Kathy Patterson and Marilyn Spacht (Best of Breed
CATALOG ADVERTISING at Regional Specialty) will judge cockers in the specialty
and Flushing Show.
Consider putting an announcement of upcoming spe-
cialty shows, advertisement of dog related products, or HOURS OF USE
featured wins in the show catalog. The form is posted on
the ASC website. The facility will be unlocked at 5:00 am on Friday–Monday
and will be locked at 11:00 pm Thursday–Sunday nights.
CATALOG SALES All dogs and equipment are to be removed by 10:00 am
on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Catalogs will be sold at the catalog table by Ring 1.
Please help us keep money handling tasks to a minimum HOTELS
by paying for your catalog with $20 cash.
There is a room block at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown
COVID RESTRICTIONS (formerly the Holiday Inn Worlds Fair) upstairs from the
show site. The hotel has had extensive renovations. The
Everyone entering the show site will be required to have rooms have floor to ceiling windows and all beds are
their temperature taken daily. Masks that cover the nose king-size. There is now an elevator that goes from all
to below the chin are required to be worn inside except guest room floors down to the same level as the show
when eating or drinking. Should changes be made to the site. There is a coffee shop off the lobby and there is also
guidelines, they will be posted on the website and in the a game room with pool table, televisions, and more.
judging program.

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> FLUSHING SHOW UPDATE SMOKING

JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR The entire facility is a No Smoking area.

The following Judges Education Seminars are offered at TACK ROOM
the ASC Flushing Show on Friday, January 13, 2023 at
the Marriott Downtown Knoxville (room details to be Upon arrival, check-in with Marlene Ness, Tack Room
posted onsite): Cocker Spaniels – 9am; Field Spaniels – Chair; exhibitors may begin moving in Thursday at 6:30
11am; Boykin Spaniels – 1pm. For additional information AM. Bring plastic sheeting and shavings to put under
or to sign up to attend, please contact Nancy Gallant at your ex-pens. There may be a few 5’ X 10’ spaces allocat-
[email protected]. ed for exhibitors with 1 or 2 dogs. There will be an area
for day crating but there will be no electricity available.
PARKING The grooming space reservation form will be posted on
the website and printed in the premium list.
Parking is available at the host hotel. Self-parking is
available for hotel guests at $14/day and valet parking UNLOADING
is available for $28/day. Also, individuals attending the
Flushing Spaniel Show may park in the hotel parking lot/ There is a small area for unloading at the far end of the
garage for a fee of $16/day. building. Please unload your vehicle as quickly as pos-
sible and then move to a parking area before setting up.
PREMIUM LIST Marshalls will be on duty to keep traffic moving. Do not
park in front of the building to unload. This is a driveway
Foy Trent Dog Shows is the show superintendent. The that can quickly get congested and city police do patrol
premium list will be published on the ASC website and the area and issue citations.
Foy Trent’s website at https://foytrentdogshows.com/
upcomingshows.html. QUESTIONS

RAFFLE If you have questions, please contact Linda Donaldson,
the Flushing Spaniel Assistant Show Chair at dalin_
ASC will have a limited Silent Auction in addition to a [email protected] or Diane Kepley, ASC President, at
raffle and other fundraising opportunities. [email protected].

RINGSIDE SEATING www.americanspanielclub.org/events-results/
2022-flushing-spaniel-show
All ringside seats must be reserved. The reservation form
will be posted on the website, but the reservation form With a spirit of sportsmanship and the cooperation
cannot be postmarked prior to December 10, 2022 of everyone, the 104th Flushing Spaniel Show will
continue to focus on all flushing spaniels, their
SHOW STREAMING breeders, owners, handlers, and fanciers. Best wish-
es to all!
Dog Show Video Pros will video BOTH rings and will
offer subscriptions for live streaming. More information
will be posted on the website. Individuals are prohibited
from streaming during the show.

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> FLUSHING SHOW

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The Little Cocker Who Could

By ELENA DUGGAN

IN A QUIET CORNER OF THE PURINA EVENTS CENTER ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE ASC NATIONALS,
ONE OF THE WEEKEND’S MOST MAGICAL MOMENTS TOOK PLACE.

That afternoon, Cherry Pie, a/k/a
Rowlett’s Sakura Hime UDX5 OM3 VER
RE, and her owner/handler Stella Rowlett
wrapped up their OTCH (Obedience Trial
Champion title) while also finishing High
Combined and High in Trial—marking a
major milestone in the career of the dimin-
utive superstar and her intrepid owner/
handler.

What were the odds of this little Cocker,
with her challenging history, rising through
the ranks to become the #1 obedience
Cocker Spaniel in the country? The odds
were slim at best, but Cherry Pie’s story is
one of courage and determination and the
love and dedication of her human. Their
extraordinary accomplishments made
Cherry Pie’s induction into the American
Spaniel Club Hall of Distinction a shoo-in
in 2018.

As Jeanne Grim, co-chair of ASC’s Top
Dog Committee and keeper of the club’s
performance statistics, explains, “Cherry
Pie is only the 13th Cocker Spaniel to
earn the OTCH title since AKC intro-
duced it in 1977. It is earned by placing
against all other dogs in the class, and
that is often very hard because smaller
dogs like Cockers must compete and place
against the Golden Retrievers, Labradors,
and Collies. On top of that, Cherry Pie was
Stella’s Novice A—or first obedience dog.
To take your Novice A dog all the way to
an OTCH is an amazing achievement!”

Now consider that, at 12 weeks of age,
Cherry Pie had been hit by a car in a super-
market parking lot, resulting in a serious
fracture to her femur. Her owner at the
time made the decision to euthanize her,
but Dr. Susan Min and Terrolynn Guiles
came to the rescue and saw to it that the
puppy had the necessary surgery and foster
care.

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> THE LITTLE COCKER WHO COULD From Deb Sazma,

Though Stella ASC National Obedience and Rally,
and her husband CGC, and Trick Chair:
Jonathan, who
live in Redmond, It was my special privilege and joy to oversee the
Washington, had Obedience competition when Cherry Pie and her owner/han-
always thought dler Stella Rowlett accomplished their OTCH (Obedience
two dogs were Trial Champion title) at the American Spaniel Club show
their limit, they under AKC Judge James Comunale. Cherry was the 13th
changed their American Cocker Spaniel to receive this prestigious award!
minds when they We are so proud of you!
met and fell in
love with Cherry The OTCH is awarded to dogs with UD (Utility Dog) titles
Pie at Terrolynn’s winning 100 points and a first place in Utility B and Open
house in July of B, plus a third first-place win in either class, under three
2010. She joined different judges. When you earn an OTCH, you realize that
their household when the original adopter had to renege you and your dog have exceeded your highest expecta-
for personal reasons. tions. Your dog is now one of the highest ranked dogs in
the country!
Stella had unsuccessfully tried obedience with one
of her other two rescue Cockers, Louie. She almost There is a special bond that exists between a person
immediately sensed Cherry Pie and obedience would and dog. Training and competing with one’s dog strengthen
be a perfect fit, and that belief was born out when the that bond as evidenced by Stella and her Cherry. Earning
seven-month-old puppy made her debut in AKC sports this title is an honor—it represents many hours of hard work
with a qualifying score in AKC rally the same week she and dedication, as the team strives for perfection. Cherry
graduated from puppy classes. Before the age of two, she accomplished this at the age of 12 ½ years, the oldest
finished her Companion Dog title with a High in Trial ever for a Cocker. She was Stella’s first Novice A dog and
win at the Rose City Cocker specialty. She completed her together they worked earning numerous obedience titles
Companion Dog Excellent title in October of 2013 after including UDX 6 (Cherry being the first Cocker to do this).
two knee surgeries. They are currently working towards Obedience Master 5.

Stella wasn’t even thinking about continuing on Stella and Cherry will be traveling to Florida in December
in Utility Obedience. “But, despite her green handler, to complete in the AKC Obedience Classic, and they plan
Cherry Pie mastered the exercises so quickly,” she to attend the ASC Show in 2023. Along with Obedience,
laughs, “we just had to keep going!” Stella and Cherry plan to compete in Rally Obedience. We
look forward to seeing them in the competition ring and wish
In 2015, they finished her Utility Dog title right before them lots of luck and success as they strive for more wins!
her fifth birthday. In 2016, she qualified for the 2017
AKC National Obedience Championships (NOC) as the
#1 Cocker in the country and finished her Utility Dog
Excellent title in January of 2017, which secured her
induction into the ASC Hall of Distinction. But, sadly,
injuries to both Cherry and Stella prevented their partic-
ipation in the 2017 NOC.

Several vets told Stella the little dog’s injury was
career-ending, but Stella had her own ideas. She knew
Cherry’s courage, and so, after a series of stem cell treat-
ments, the team resumed regular trialing, and Cherry
repeated as top Cocker for 2017.

2018 and 2019 found the team sidelined by Stella’s
professional and personal commitments, and 2020 pre-
sented its own challenges, including COVID and a cancer
diagnosis for Stella’s other dog, Heidi. But Cherry did
accomplish her UDX #11 and was selected as cover girl
for Front and Finish magazine for her 10th birthday.

continued >

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> THE LITTLE COCKER WHO COULD

In 2021, Cherry Pie competed as the oldest dog at jump, spectators cheered to celebrate the breed’s 13th
the AKC Obedience Classic. So despite being more than Cocker Spaniel OTCH. She is also the oldest Cocker to
twice the average age (5.2 years) of all 247 competitors, achieve this milestone at 12 years, 3 months, and 23
she finished in seventh place in Utility class. Her accom- days.
plishments that year would be heady for dogs half her
age, including all-time best scores and multiple legs in The team did not slow down, as they went on to score
UDX and OM. At the end of the year, Cherry Pie was more big wins in August and September and earned
ranked #1 Cocker by OTCH points by Front & Finish their UDX6 title—making Cherry the first Cocker to
Delaney’s Rating System and Front & Finish First and achieve this. They will cap the year by competing at the
Foremost Rating System. Obedience Classic in Masters Obedience in December
and at Westminster in Masters Obedience in 2023.
At long last, in 2022 the team was able to compete
at the NOC—a year that also saw Cherry complete her Contrary to the belief of many, Stella feels senior dogs
OM2, UDX4, OM3, and UDX 5 titles. At the NOC, she are “a joy to work with in obedience.” Of course not
qualified in every exercise and made the cut for the every dog has Cherry Pie’s stick-to-itiveness. Stella is
Top 50 competition—the first Cocker to do so in recent convinced the little dog’s attitude has been a huge part
years—and finished #32. of her success. “She has always faced life with courage
and happiness. She truly is a merry Cocker and knows no
This year, of course, was highlighted by the team’s strangers. She has transcended the fate of a rescued pup
participation in and triumph at the ASC Nationals. with a broken leg—and flourished.
Not only did they qualify all three days but won High
Combined Friday through Sunday and High in Trial on And, above all, and most importantly, Cherry Pie is
Sunday. On Sunday when Cherry Pie sailed over the last always smiling when she is performing.”

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Training

Cold Weather Activities

By KELLY LADOUCEUR, KLAD Cockers » [email protected]

MORE SPORTING OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG.

Although I’m writing this article in late October, when know that the indication requires ongoing maintenance
we haven’t fully hit winter, I know that the cold, dark so that it doesn’t weaken or change into something you
days are coming for those of us on this side of the equa- don’t want, such as actively pawing or digging at the
tor. I don’t know about you, but my tendency is to want hide. If you haven’t started teaching nosework yet—but
to do less in the winter months. Unfortunately, my dogs feel like you might want to give it a try—you can hide a
don’t have the same tendency; they want to do as much toy or treats around the house and ask the dog to search
in winter as they do during the summer. This has forced for those. Start off with simple hides, with the toy or treat
me to find creative ways to burn my dogs’ energy with- in plain sight, and as the dog’s skill level improves, you
out having to go outside. I thought I would share some can make the searches tougher. I personally do not do a
of the things I like to do with my dogs in the house, so lot of food searches with my dogs, but they have been
that you can also tire out your dogs without having to shown to be very effective at increasing your dog’s drive
venture out into the winter weather. to hunt for the cookie (or toy). If you have a dog that
doesn’t go wild for nosework, this might help with that.
The first activity I like to do is nosework, in case my
previous articles on this subject haven’t made that clear. The second activity that is great for indoor training
This is a low-cost, easy to set up activity that challenges is trick training. I’ve written an entire article about tricks
your dog’s brain and sense of smell at the same time. The and how to train some of the simpler ones, but the only
majority of the dogs in my house are trained in nosework, limit with trick training is your imagination. I am con-
but at varying skill levels, so I will start with the easier stantly amazed at the tricks that people train their dogs to
hides and work the “baby” dogs, then gradually increase do. One of our very own (Katie Sharp) has taught her dog
the difficulty of the hides as the skill level increases (a Ollie an entire workout routine—I am in awe of the time
hide is the scented cotton swab that you hide and ask and skill it took to teach him all of the exercises and then
the dog to find). If you live in the land of cold and snow, to chain them together into one routine. Charlotte and I
winter is a great time to work on perfecting your dog’s are currently working on putting plastic coins into a tod-
indication (how they tell you they’ve found the hide) as dler’s piggy bank, which requires a significant amount
well as working through the challenge of teaching your of skill and precision. Bowie’s tricks are more like foun-
dog to ignore distractors (toys, treats and even people dation obedience behaviours, but don’t tell him that! He
food!). These things can be done with a minimal amount loves any kind of work, and the bonus is that I am getting
of equipment, so set up is easy and fast. If you are train- great engagement with him, as well as cleaner exercises
ing a dog in nosework (or have done so previously), you and straighter fronts and finishes. Some practical tricks
that you might consider teaching your dog are to fetch
the TV remote (always start with an old one that can be
thrown out once your dog has mastered this exercise),
teaching your dog to put away their toys and teaching
your dog to help with laundry. Mine are always very
enthusiastic about carrying my socks, although I will
admit that it does occasionally turn into a game of tug of
war before I can get the socks into the washing machine.

If you really want to tire out your dog, try some
shaping. Shaping is the process of teaching your dog a
behaviour in tiny little increments. Your dog basically
has to guess what you want, and you tell them when
they’re right. It’s the dog version of the “Hot-Cold” game,
where a person tries to figure out a location or an item in
a room, and you tell them when they’re getting warmer

continued >

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> TRAINING shape. Because shaping requires a lot of brainpower and
problem solving for the dog, it is very tiring for them.
or colder based on their
proximity to the loca- Canine conditioning is a great activity for when
tion or item. In this case, you’re confined indoors. Please note that I am not
though, we’re doing this a veterinarian, nor do I play one on TV, so I recom-
to get the dog to do what mend getting cleared by your vet before starting any
they want. For example, kind of fitness activities with your dog. There are lots
I love teaching my dogs of fitness products on the market made specifically for
to hit an Easy button or dogs (FitPaws or TotoFit products, for example), but
a tap light. When I first many exercises can be done without special equipment.
start to teach this, I use Conditioning can be as simple as doing some stretches
a yogurt container lid on using cookies, or as complicated as exercises involving
the floor and shape them various pieces of equipment. Cookie stretches are a great
to touch it. Initially they way to limber up your dog before doing vigorous activ-
might just look at it or ity such as agility or flyball. With the dog in standing, I
sniff it, and I click this hold the dog’s collar and hold the cookie right in front
(using my clicker—some of the dog’s nose. Slowly move the cookie to the right,
people use the verbal to encourage the dog to look over their right shoulder.
marker yes instead) and Then move it to the left, easily. Come back to the middle
pay the dog. Most dogs and give your dog the cookie. Get another cookie and use
will immediately look at it to have the dog look straight up as high as possible,
it again, and I might pay come back to the middle, then use the cookie to have the
that another time or two. dog look down as much as they can. Walking backwards
But once they’ve figured is a great fitness exercise and is something I prescribe
out that looking at it or sniffing it will pay, then I wait to most of my clients, regardless of what their issue is.
until they try something else to get the reward. What I teach it using shaping. I start with a platform that is
that next behaviour is will depend on your dog. If you’ve slightly raised and a different texture than the flooring.
never done shaping, you might need to spend longer on I start with the dog’s back feet only on the platform and
step one, so they truly understand what they’re being pay for that position a few times. I take one step back,
rewarded for. Once that is solid, you will wait and see which should cause the dog to step off the platform with
what else they offer. Some dogs, especially dogs that are the back feet. Now wait. If they so much as shift their
new to shaping, might just sit there once they’ve offered weight like they might take a step backwards, mark and
the look or the sniff, waiting to be told what to do. In this
case I will do one of two things: I will reward them again
for the look/sniff or I will wait for the tiniest movement
towards the yogurt lid, mark that with the clicker or ver-
bal marker, and then pay. We’re talking possibly just a
weight shift towards the lid, a look with the head lower
than previously, or even a sniff where they might use one
of their front feet to hold the lid in place. Remember that
the end goal is the dog putting their paw on the yogurt
lid, so ideally you will reward behaviours or movements
that will eventually lead to that paw touch. If the dog is
frozen, then that can mean that they’re overwhelmed
or really unsure about what to do, so I will pick up the
lid, hold it behind my back, then put it back out, as if to
reset the game. I find that Cockers tend to use their feet
a fair amount, so they generally get around to stepping
on the lid, or hitting it with their paw. For this I mark
and give them a dog jackpot—10-15 treats in rapid suc-
cession, all while telling them how brilliant they are.
Once the dog is solidly touching the yogurt lid, I bring
out the Easy button and do some repetitions with the lid
on top of the button. Then I remove the lid and wait for
the dog to interact with the button. For a more thorough
description of shaping, look up “101 Things To Do With
A Box”, which is often the first thing that most people

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> TRAINING is no ceiling when it comes to the growth and depth of
your relationship with your dog—just infinite ways to
pay them. Start them on the platform again, and take a make it better.
step backwards, pulling the dog’s feet off the platform.
Wait again, for the dog to make any kind of movement Happy training!
with either of the back feet, then mark and pay that. As Kelly and the KLAD Cockers
the dogs begin to understand what you’re asking for,
you will see them start reaching out with their back feet, Kelly Ladouceur has been breeding and competing under the
looking for the platform. Gradually increase the distance KLAD prefix for almost 20 years. She is involved in conforma-
that you ask the dog to back up to the platform. Backing tion, obedience, rally obedience, scent hurdle, nosework, and
up is a great way to increase or maintain strength in the therapy work.
back legs. If you’re interested in conditioning exercises,
there are a number of resources out there that can help.
There’s a book available with a variety of muscle exercis-
es for dogs. It’s called Gymnastricks by Carmen Mayer.
That’s a good place to start. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
has some canine conditioning classes that are offered
virtually, or you can try and find a canine rehab practi-
tioner in your area, to have your dog assessed and to get
a personalized plan for your dog.

I hope I’ve given you some ideas for ways to pass the
cold, dark days of winter. The real joy of training your
dog is how the relationship between you grows. There

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VOTE FOR JULY 2024 COCKER SPANIEL JUDGES
* * * DUE JANUARY 4, 2023 * * *

Use this ballot or a copy

Individual Full Members and Member Clubs each may send one ballot;
second ballot list included for Full Household Members.

You may vote for up to 2 regular class judges and 1 Futurity judge for JULY 2024


JULY 2024 Judges JULY 2024 Judges

Regular Classes Regular Classes

______ Billie Hayes ______ Billie Hayes
______ Genea Jones ______ Genea Jones
______ Jacqueline Stacy ______ Jacqueline Stacy
______ Mariecel Torres-Young ______ Mariecel Torres-Young

Futurity Futurity

______ Astrid Lawrence ______ Astrid Lawrence
______ Kerry Leonard ______ Kerry Leonard

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Address_____________________________ Address_____________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
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EMAIL PDF Attachment to [email protected].
Your name and address must be on the PDF.
This is the ONLY email address that is authorized for the receipt of ballots!

Envelopes or Ballots unable to be checked against the ASC membership list will not be counted.
Specialty club ballots or envelopes must contain the club name and the name and address of the secretary
of record.

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Who is

ONTHEBALLOT?

GET TO KNOW THE NOMINEES FOR JULY 2024 COCKER SPANIEL JUDGES.

REGULAR CLASSES Fanciers Association. She enjoys mentoring newcomers
to our sport of dogs. Billie is honored to be nominated
Billie Hayes again to judge at American Spaniel Club.

She was born and raised as a country girl in Jacqueline L. Stacy
Wilmington, Illinois. Even as a child, Billie owned a
cocker spaniel and was involved in a rural 4-H group. Her Jacqueline Stacy has been involved in purebred dogs
interest in the sport of purebred dogs began in earnest in for over 50 years starting as an exhibitor, then breeder,
1973 with the purchase of the foundation cocker spaniel then all-breed professional handler and ultimately a much
bitch, CH Rinky Dink’s Serendipity from Jean Peterson of sought after AKC All-Breed judge. Under the Tamarin
“Rinky Dink Kennels.” She was lucky enough, with the Kennel, reg prefix, she and her husband, Terry, have
guidance of Jean, to breed a top winning and producing bred and shown Affenpinschers since 1998 and have
black/tan male named CH Chess King’s Board Boss. produced over 100 champions, multiple Best In Show
During the 80’s and 90’s, he was certainly recognized as winners including the top winning BIS American Bred
a dog who made a mark in this breed. Champion, CH Tamarin Tug, who also was America’s
Top Toy Dog. Tamarin Kennel is a Platinum Breeder of
Billie worked in Veterinary Ophthalmology for eleven Merit. Their dogs have been the foundation for several
years, and then spent thirty-three years working for a successful Affenpinscher Kennels that are active today.
large, human ophthalmology practice in the Phoenix
area, retiring from the eye field in 2016. She is a member of several breed clubs, including
Pomeranians—as a life member—and the Affenpinscher
After marrying David Hayes and expanding her interest Club of America since 1998. She has served as their
to pointers, she has produced over 80 champions in the Newsletter Editor, Board Director, and President of the
two breeds. Many of these were handled to their cham- Club for six years. She and her committee authored the
pionship by Billie and often from the Bred-By-Exhibitor ACA illustrated standard that was prepared and published
class. Now she enjoys her new project—a Papillon bitch by the Club in 2011. She is a member of the committee to
by the name of CH Brevette Zero Sum Game! create AKC’s Canine College judges education and serves
as the ACA Judges Education Chair. She is passionate
After judging countless sweepstakes assignments, about Affenpinschers and preserving breed type.
Billie began AKC judging in 1994 with her two breeds—
cockers and pointers. Approved for twelve Sporting She judges all breeds and has judged spaniels at many
breeds and although not actively pursuing getting more prestigious events. She lives spaniels vicariously through
breeds to judge, she enjoys judging these sporting her husband’s love and experience with the breed.
breeds. Highlights of her judging career were the assign-
ments at the American Spaniel Club Flushing Show and Mariecel Torres-Young
National Specialty in the past, plus many international
assignments and cocker specialties from coast to coast. It was 1994 when I attended my first dog show as a
spectator. I wanted to see in person the red and white
Billie is a Lifetime Member of ASC, past ASC Board cocker spaniels that I’d seen on a pet magazine, as I
Member, and former member of the ASC Standards was looking for a companion dog right after graduating
Committee. She currently serves as treasurer of the CSC from college. The ones at the show were more beauti-
Club of Arizona and is a member of the Scottsdale Dog

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> WHO IS ON THE BALLOT? I have been blessed to be successful in my breed-
ing program, producing a multiple All-Breed Best In
ful than the ones in the magazine. The breeder at the Show winner who was top-ranked amongst all breeds in
show was Joan Amelunxen (Aandant cockers). She was 2014-2015. Two Ashwood/Ashdown cockers have won
showing several of her red & whites which were grand- the national specialty and I have had a Futurity winner
sired by CH Ward’s Winterset and sired by CH My-Cyn’s and many other nice wins at the national and local level.
Camelot. I immediately wanted to learn more about the
breed and I was lucky that Joanie was happy to mentor I served on the American Spaniel Club board for a
me. Many hours at her house each week, listening to number of years as a zone director. I was the finan-
stories of kennels and special dogs, watching ASC vid- cial liaison for the 2013 National Specialty. I am
eos, looking at the Leader pages and learning to groom. I very involved in my local cocker spaniel club, currently
started showing a few of her dogs as a way to learn and serving as President.
I continued when I moved to Oregon in 1998. In Oregon,
I made new cocker friends like Bill and Cindy Mixon and When it comes down to it, I love the Cocker Spaniel.
Lori Goudy. After taking a few years break and reaching I have willingly and passionately devoted a large part of
out to Sharon Gerling, she sold me this wonderful tri-col- my life to bettering it, both in the show ring and its over-
or girl to be the Conquest’s first brood bitch all health. As a new AKC judge, I would be honored to
judge the 2024 America Spaniel Club National Specialty.
I was able to handle her myself through her cham-
pionship and she became CH My-Ida-Ho Just BN’ FUTURITY
Gorgeous, Trinity. The next year, Marie Santos took
her on as a special and she finished as the #2 parti in Astrid Lawrence
2005 and a back-to-back Best In Show winner. Trinity’s
first litter produced the 2007 Best In Futurity winner at Sunhaven Cockers began in 1981 when I went to the
the Oklahoma National, GCH Conquest’s Legend of the Hawaiian Kennel Club dog show in search of a cocker
West. Trinity’s last litter produced the 2012 Flushing BOS spaniel. I remembered a lady named Ada Forbes who
to BOV winner owner-handled by me, Ch Conquest’s had nice black cockers, and I thought of purchasing one
This Is It! HT-ROM. Conquest dogs have been BOV and from her. Ada had no puppies available. Then I saw a
AOM at the Flushing show and BOV, BOS to BOB, and beautiful ASCOB cocker class which led me to purchase
Select at the National in the parti and black variety. a buff puppy from Carole Miura (Streamside Cockers).
Conquest parti and black variety bred dogs have also While I didn’t set out to buy a show puppy, I thought
been multiple group, best in specialty, and top 5 winners. it looked like a lot of fun. My buff puppy became CH
Streamside Sassy Samantha, who won Best of Breed at
In the NOHS ring, I’ve learned not only to perfect my our 71st Cocker Club of Hawaii specialty.
handling and grooming skills to be more competitive, but
I’ve also learned the joy of having such a close bond with Later I purchased a red/white cocker out of CH
one’s dog. I have also found invaluable help and knowl- Juban’s Georgia Jazz named Magic and later a tri bitch
edge from cocker and all-breed professional handlers named CH Fox Nob’s All About Eve (Eve). Their mating
and traveling to shows in different parts of the country produced my first ASC Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show
has brought many friendships that I cherish dearly. at the 1989 National Specialty judged by Mari Doty. CH
Perseverance in the face of adversity and staying posi- Sunhaven’s Ready And Raring—or Ready as we called
tive have allowed me to continue breeding and enjoying him—was a loose lead, showy dog that loved to show. I
the sport. I’ve become an AKC licensed judge for cocker will never forget that moment.
spaniels. I enjoy judging our beautiful breed and hope
my decisions can help promote the qualities that I believe Many years later I bred CH Sunhaven American Ride
should stand out in our cockers. Thank you so much to CGC known as Bullitt. He was ranked in the Top 5 and
the American Spaniel Club membership for the nomina- won two specialty Bests of Breed. He was my heart dog
tion to judge at the 2024 National. It is the most amazing and recently crossed the rainbow bridge. Bullitt loved to
honor and I’m forever grateful. show in conformation, obedience, and agility.

Genea White Jones I have been fortunate to have been mentored and
given advice from some who are no longer with us or
My love of the Cocker Spaniel started when I was a exhibiting such as Charles and Jackie Rowe, Gini Goetz,
child with a red & white parti sweetie, Andy. the Meinhart girls, Michael Allen, and Anne Rogers
Clark, among others. Their words of wisdom have taught
I have shown and bred Cocker Spaniels since me about the purpose of the cocker, structure, and type.
1988 and produced over a 100 champions under
the Ashwood or Ashdown kennel names. continued >

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> WHO IS ON THE BALLOT? owner-handled and professionally handled under the
Keto prefix and always with my husband Tom Plummer.
I owe much to them for trusting a newcomer to do right I was born into an animal loving family where being
by the breed. involved with animals, either equine or canine, was a
lifestyle. I grew up spending many days in the bird field
It is my hope that I too can be a positive force in the or in the woods hunting behind our dogs. We were for-
cocker breed and practice the diligence, intelligence, tunate to have bred BISS BIF GCHB Keto Gallant Rodeo
and helpfulness shown to me by the breeders who have Romeo (Eddie) who won the futurity as did his mother
touched my life. CH Gallant Oh Lydia of the Circus. Eddie went on to be
the #1 NOHS ASCOB, winning Best Opposite Sex to Best
I am a member of the American Spaniel Club, of Variety and Best Owner-Handled in Show at the 2017
Washington State Cocker Spaniel Club, Bernese Mountain National Specialty.
Dog Club of America, and the American Staffordshire
Club of America. I would be honored to judge the I have enjoyed judging several sweepstakes and plan
Futurity at the American Spaniel Club National Specialty to pursue my AKC judge’s license, as well as, becom-
as puppies are the future of our breed. I would appreciate ing more involved in our wonderful breed club as time
your consideration and vote. allows. I am honored to have been nominated to judge
our futurity, it would be a thrill to judge. Thank you for
Kerry Leonard the nomination!

I have been breeding and showing cockers spaniels
for approximately 15 years. Finishing several dogs both

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BLACK Stud Dogs

CH Encores Draft Dodger

CH Lauribel’s Rainbow In Snow

CH Lauribel’s Topaz Tassette

CH VC’s My Little Man CGC

CH Glenwild’s Rags To Riches

CH Longshot’s Bewitched

CH Tomara’s Be Naughtys First
CANCH GCHB KISIAN’S FEELIN’ GROOVY
CH Ashwood’s Cheap Trick

CH Cinterra’s Nice N Gentle Hope

CH Silhouette Smoke And Mirrors

KORCH GCHG Korean Crystal Palace The Apple Of My Eyes CGC

CH Lamar’s Barrister

KORCH Legal Liz Of Korean Crystal Palace

Kim’s Brown Elizabeth

SIMON Simon is short backed up on leg with a pretty head and great rear. Good bite. Finished easy
from the Puppy Classes with 3 majors. Group placer. Old clear lines should produce black, black/
SOLO tan, and buff. OFA Good, PRA Normal/Clear, PERM Eye Clear as of 6/22. Whelped 2/2/14. Ship
| 40 | Philadelphia Airport.

BREEDER/OWNER: Judith Sarkisian, Kisian Cockers;
Contact Kim Vavolo, 856-220-3826; [email protected]

CH CANCH INT Bleumoon's Just One Time

CH CANCH Bleumoon’s Master Of Illusions ROMX-HT

CH Bleumoon's Promises To Keep

CH CANCH Saratoga-N-Bleumoon’s Footnote ROMX-HT VP-HT CD BN RN CGC

CH Bailey's Ninety Eight Degrees

Bleumoon’s Just Dreamin’

CH Bleumoon's Time To Dream
CH LAURENT’S FLYING SOLO
CH Cin-Dee's Laurents' Grand Slam

CH CANCH Laurent’s Grand Opening

Laurent's Wild One

CH Laurent’s Run For The Roses

CH Laurent's Family Man

CH Ashwood’s Days Of Wine 'Nroses

CH Ashwood's Golden Days

Solo is the only puppy out of great producing, great moving, permanently clear parents. 
Produces puppies with correct fronts, toplines, tailsets, and tail carriage. Solo has a wonderful,
sweet temperament, and beautiful coat and coat texture. OFA Good, PRA Normal, CERF Clear
9/22 at 8 years old. Whelped 9/10/14.

OWNER: Laura Heidrich; 13730 W Barr Rd, Manhattan IL 60442;
815-953-5692; [email protected]

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CH CANCH Larmaro's Handsome Dancer

CH Foley's Hold Your Heart ROM-HT LOM-HT

CH Fanny Hill's Mimosa

GCHP Trinity's Tucked Under His Wing

CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH Trinity's Sunshine Rose

CH Trinity's Shine Your Light ROM
CH LEHI N AMIK CREEK'S BY DESIGN RI DCAT CGC TKN

CH K-Line's Shadow-Of-A-Doubt LOM-HT

GCH CANCH K-Line N Cutts Beyond-A-Doubt LOMX-HT

CH K-Line's Melody Of Love

CH Lehi N Amik-Creek's Fortune Cookie

CH Lehi's Million Dollar Man

GCH Lehi's Crystal Ball At Bluriver

CH Lehi's Tarot Card

CALVIN Calvin finished as a young dog in very few shows. Very up on leg with lots of bone and sub-
stance. Great personality, pretty head with a correct scissors bite, smooth shoulders, and a nice
MICHAEL big front. BOS to BOV in Futurity Jan 2020 (to his sister Paisley who was BIF). OFA Good. Eye
Clear. PRA normal by parentage. No slips. Whelped 2/2/19.
NOVAK
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Bred by Heidi Armour & Ann Morgante; [email protected]

CH My-Ida-Ho Look N' Gorgeous
CH B-Mac's Quick Draw McGraw CH My-Ida-Ho Look N' Cute
CH Lacie's Basic Black
CH B-Mac's Sundance Kid Buckinghamhill Dainty Dish
CH Dreamweavers Night Rider
CH Peri's Karman Electra CH St'james Endless Summer
CH Eighty Eights Black Jag
BISS GCH PBJ’S BLACK SUPERLATIVE Cherub's Infinity

CH Island-N-Sh-Bar's Ace In The Hole

CH Pbj's Black Velvet Seduction

B-Mac's Black Lady Bug


Michael – ASC WD, BOW, BOV Futurity. Sire of January 2022 ASC BOV, January 2021 ASC
Futurity BOV and ASC WD. OFA Good, Patella Normal, CAER Normal/Clear, PRA Normal
through parentage.

BREEDER/OWNERS: Bea and Megan Pruitt;
[email protected]

CH Lydgate Rise N’ Shine
GCHG Nickleby’s Hero On The Hudson LOM-HT
CH Nitaby’s Candy Express
CH Samamari’s Hero Worship
CH CANCH The Villa’s Monkey Business
CH Bayserenade N Samamari’s That Girl ROM LOM-HT

CH Bayserenade Stellaby-Starlight LOM-HT
CH POINTBREAK SPIRIT OF THE SERENADE
CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH Alamara’s Gold Card CH Alamara’s Golden Jazz

Pointbreak I Gotta Feeling Caci’s Catch The Spirit

Pointbreak She’s Got Her Ticket SUCH DKUCH Caci’s C Me Again And Again


Novak – Available by private treaty. Stud Fee on request. Sully/Marlo grandson imported from
Denmark. Short-backed, heavy-boned dog with big front and rear, clean croup and tailset, gor-
geous head with large, dark eyes and soft expression, scissor bite, exceptional temperament.
OFA Hips Good, OFA Eye Clear, PRA Normal, OFA Heart Normal, Patellas Normal. Whelped
6/19/15. Ship SJC or SFO.

OWNER: Stephanie Kaul, Samamari; 408-242-7990; [email protected]

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CH Crazy Q’s Cause A Riot
CH Crazy Q’s Cause For Applause LOM-HT
Carousel’s Brass Ring
GCH Lehi N Sunhaven’s East Coast Connection
CH Lehi’s Million Dollar Man
GCH Lehi’s Crystal Ball At Bluriver
CH Lehi’s Tarot Card
GCH SAMAMARI N OHANA’S FINALS MVP
CH Lydgate Rise N’ Shine
GCHG Nickleby’s Hero On The Hudson LOM-HT
CH Nitaby’s Candy Express
CH Samamari’s Sparkle On ROM
CH CANCH The Villa’s Monkey Business
CH Bayserenade N Samamari’s That Girl ROM LOM-HT

CH Bayseranade Stellaby-Starlight LOM-HT

KD – Available by private treaty. Stud Fee on request. Sully/Marlo grandson with infusion of

outcrossed old, beautiful lines. Exceptional mover. Tall, heavy-boned dog with huge front and

rear, clean croup and tailset, gorgeous head, scissor bite, all draped in abundant, easy care hair.

KD Proven—first litter is on the ground and they are typey, typey, typey. OFA Excellent, OFA Eye
Clear, OFA Heart Normal, Patellas Normal, PRA Normal. Whelped 3/30/18. Ship SJC or SFO.

OWNER: Stephanie Kaul, Samamari; 408-242-7990; [email protected]

CH Jawat's Latin Lover

CH Sweethearts Space Jam CGC

CH Sweetheart's Pretty Women

GCHB Silhouette Heirospace

CH Coldry's Sweet Seduction

CH Somerset's Sweeten The Pot

CH Somerset's High D' Ho

CH MBIS MBISS AUS SUPCH SAMAMARI’S GOLDEN STATE WARRIHEIR

CH Lydgate Rise N' Shine

GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson LOM-HT

CH Nitaby's Candy Express

CH Samamari's Sparkle On ROM

CH CANCH The Villa's Monkey Business

CH Bayserenade N Samamari's That Girl ROM LOM-HT

CH Bayserenade Stellaby-Starlight LOM-HT

STEPH CURRY Steph Curry – Approved bitches only with private treaty. Stud Fee on request. A Multi-All-Breed
Best in Show winner combining two top-winning pedigrees into one stunning package. Steph
FROZEN Curry is a lovely dog with beautiful neck and shoulders, stunning face with extraordinary type,
AVAIL. scissor bite, wide open side gait with a clean croup and proper tailset. Produces black and buff.
DNA/PRA Normal. Eyes Clear and Hips Good. Located in Australia. Frozen Semen Available.

OWNERS: Stephanie Kaul ([email protected]) and Victoria Masterfield ([email protected])

Jawat’s Karate
CH Jawat’s Latin Lover CH Show Me Hu-Mar’s Steel Magnolia
CH Brookwood Rae’s Creek
CH Sweethearts Space Jam CGC CH Lorihil Fan The Flame
CH Eighty Eights Black Jag
CH Sweetheart’s Pretty Women CH Our Gang’s Dark Victory
CH Alamara’s No Strings Attached
GCHB SILHOUETTE HEIROSPACE CH Somerset’s Take D’ High Road

CH Coldry’s Sweet Seduction

CH Somerset’s Sweeten The Pot

CH Somerset’s High D’ Ho


PRESLEY Presley – “VERY LIMITED” availability with significant restrictions by private treaty only—not all
bitches will be approved. Stud Fee on request. Tall, stylish dog with big front and rear, effortless
mover with huge side gate, beautiful head with large, dark eyes, perfect bite, and big show atti-
tude. Sire of many champions in limited breedings. Passes on his movement, attitude, type and
gorgeous hair. OFA Eye Clear, OFA Hips Fair, Patellas Normal, OFA Heart Normal, PRA Normal.
Whelped 11/6/14. Ship SJC or SFO.

OWNER: Stephanie Kaul, Samamari; 408-242-7990; [email protected]

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CH CANCH Grand Cru Darkehaven Shiraz
CH Darkehaven's Apple Of My Eye LOMX-HT CH Beaujolais' Minneapple
CH Romero's Diamond Joker
CH Darkehaven's Feast Your Eyes ROM-HT CH La Baron's Sierra Mist
CH Jawat's Latin Lover
CH La Baron's She's A Tease CH Sweetheart's Pretty Women
CH Coldry's Sweet Seduction
CH SILHOUETTE NIGHT LIGHT CH Somerset's High D' Ho

CH Sweethearts Space Jam CGC

CH Silhouette Heirloom

CH Somerset's Sweeten The Pot


OSCAR Oscar – Stunning black dog combining two extraordinary pedigrees. Up on leg, great topline and
tailset, beautiful type; all draped in silky, correct coat. He has several major winning puppies on
TROOPER the ground from his first litters with more on the way. Produces black and buff. OFA Good. CAER
Clear. PRA Normal. Whelped 3/23/2019.
BOND
| 44 | BREEDER/OWNER: Linda Pitts;
[email protected]

CH Kenwood's The Apprentice
CH Silver Pine Beyond Obsession
Silver Pine Midnight Angel
INT PAN BRAZGCH Silver Pine Black Is Beautiful
CH Coldry's Sweet Seduction
CH Silverhall Shinola
CH Silverhall Sonique
GCHS SILVER PINE JUST IN TIME FOR STICH
GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson
CH Samamari's Superhero LOM-HT

CH April's Justice League CH Bayserenade N Samamari's That Girl
ROM
CH April's Covert Affair
GCH Carbert Arikara Magic Touch

CH Foley N Ashwood's Heart Strings

Trooper – 2021 National Specialty Best of Breed Winner, 2021 ASC Best Cocker in Show.
Trooper is producing multiple ASC and specialty winners that share his extraordinary type, sport-
ing movement, and balanced, beautiful construction. OFA Good. CAER Clear.

OWNER: April Stich;
860-841-5830; [email protected]

CH Toybox I Spy
GCH Toybox Double Dutch
CH Toybox Ashes Two Ashes
CH Toybox Double Down
CH Toybox Ruff Ryder
CH Toybox Holly Hobbie
CH Toybox Hedwig
CH TOYBOX DOUBLE OH SEVEN
CH CANCH Saratoga-N-Bleumoon's
GCHP Silverhall Strike Force Footnote ROMX-HT VP-HT CD BN RN CG

CH Toybox Strike A Match At Normandy CH Silverhall Maybe Im Amazed

CH Silverhall Superdeluxe CH Silverhall Santana

CH Silverhall Supernatural

Bond – The last Double Down son who finished while I was hospitalized last year with four big
majors! Thank you Linda Pitts! His OFA testing is scheduled in Orlando in Dec. All Current health
testing on OFA website. This youngster is tall, with perfect coat and lots of breed type. I believe
he should be dominate for black and b/t. Whelped 12/16/20.

BREEDER/OWNER: Lindy Bennett;
Jacksonville, FL; [email protected]

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CH Toybox I Spy
GCH Toybox Double Dutch CH Toybox Ashes Two Ashes
CH Silverhall Santana
GCH Toybox Double Trouble CH Silverhall Supernatural
GCHP Silverhall Strike Force
CH Silverhall Superdeluxe CH Toybox Ladybug Ladybug Fly Away Home
GCH Toybox Double Dutch
CH TOYBOX DOUBLE PLAY CH Toybox Sugar And Spice

GCH Toybox Strike It Rick

GCH Toybox Candy Store

GCH Toybox Candy


ROBIN Robin – For your future consideration. Lovely b/t puppy, finished at 7 months with 4 big majors,
TROUBLE including ASC Futurity wins. Almost done with his grand championship at one year. He is present-
LUXE ed for anyone looking to a future breeding. Very cobby, lots of bone and coat, superior bite, with
a sweet disposition. So glad to add him to the kennel for consideration in 2024. Whelped 10/6/21.

BREEDER/OWNER: Lindy Bennett;
Jacksonville, FL; [email protected]

CH Toybox Leap Frog
CH Toybox I Spy
CH Toybox Hedwig
GCH Toybox Double Dutch
CH Lydgate Rise N’ Shine
CH Toybox Ashes Two Ashes
CH Toybox Ring-Around-The-Rosie ROM
CH TOYBOX DOUBLE TROUBLE
GCH CANCH K-Line N Cutts Beyond-A-
CH Silverhall Santana Doubt LOMX-HT

CH Sliverhall Superdeluxe CH Amunique’s Rhythm Nation

CH Silverhall Supernatural CH Silverhall Salutation

CH Silverhall Superlative

Trouble has turned out to be quite a producer! He has sired 18 champions with three more to
finish this year. Trouble produces lovely black and tans, blacks, buffs, and brown! Great coat,
disposition, and movement. He finished at ASC as a puppy and won First Award of Merit six
months later. My favorite dog in the kennel! All testing results on OFA website. Whelped 9/19/16.

OWNER: Lindy Bennett, Toybox Cockers;
4114 Clearwater Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32223; 904-268-1926; [email protected]

CH CANCH Larmaro's Handsome Dancer
CH Foley's Hold Your Heart ROM-HT LOM-HT

GCHP Trinity's Tucked Under His Wing CH Fanny Hill's Mimosa

CH Trinity's Sunshine Rose CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH TSUNAMI'S DELUXE CH Trinity's Shine Your Light ROM

GCH Tru-Luv's Eyecatcher For Tsunami ROM CH Tru-Luv's & St' James Golden Eye RN TD

CH Tsunami's Secret Eyes CH Laurent's Finest Vintage ROM

CH Tsunami's The Secret Of Her Eyes CH CANCH Saratoga-N-Bleumoon's Footnote
ROMX-HT VP-HT CD BN RN CGC

CH Tsunami's Beyond Top Secret ROM-HT
LOM-HT

Luxe is a young dog from old producing pedigree. OFA Good, OFA Patella, OFA Cardio, OFA
Eyes, OFA DNA PRA-PRCD. Whelped 4/29/2019.

BREEDER/OWNER: Elena Sicurello, Tsunami Cockers;
610-333-2231; [email protected]; www.tsunamicockers.com

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CH CANCH Bleumoon’s Master Of Illusions

CH CANCH Saratoga-N-Bleumoon’s Footnote ROMX-HT

ROMX-HT VP-HT CD BN RN CGC Bleumoon’s Just Dreaming

GCH CANCH Tsunami's Dress Code ROM

GCH CANCH K-Line N Cutts Beyond-A-

CH Tsunami's Beyond Top Secret ROM-HT LOM-HT Doubt LOMX-HT

CH Roadshow's Secret Garden
CH TSUNAMI'S PATRIOT
CH Tru-Luv's & St' James Golden Eye RN TD

GCH Tru-Luv's Eyecatcher For Tsunami ROM

CH Laurent's Fines Vintage ROM

CH Tsunami's Firebird

CH CANCH Buttonwood's Crown Royal

CH Tsunami's Grand Royal ROM-HT RN CGC

CH Tsunami's Grand Illusion

Baron – Young dog with old pedigree!!! OFA Excellent, OFA Patella, OFA Eyes, OFA DNA for
PRA-PRCD. Whelped 6/19/2020.

BARON

BREEDER/OWNER: Elena Sicurello, Tsunami Cockers;
610-333-2231; [email protected]; www.tsunamicockers.com

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ASCOB Stud Dogs

CH Beauolais' Has Stardust

CH Ging's Ronnie's Beau

CH Ging's Ruby Tuesday Of Cy's

CH CANCH Buttonwood's Crown Royal LOM-HT RN CGC

CH Pett's Need Squaw Have Tepee

CH Buttonwood's Frost Fire LOM-HT

CH Buttomwood's Dash Of Fire
CH BUTTONWOOD'S PROMISE TO THE CROWN
Gina's It's My Guy

GCH Gina N Forman's Call Me Dickens

Gina's Call Me Alison

CH Buttonwood's Noble Promise ROM-HT

CH Petts Almost Australian

CH Buttonwood's Tasmanian Gypsy AX MXJ CGC

CH Buttonwood's Gypsy Flame LOM-HT

LOUIS Louis is the long awaited progeny of his Top Winning sire’s 14 year-old frozen semen!
He finished with 4 Majors (including Specialty Majors) from the BBE class. Excels in beautiful
LOUIS breed type, lovely headpiece, flowing efficient movement, short hard back; happy, silly, sweet
| 50 | temperament draped in gorgeous, correct, silky coat—just like his sire, Willie!! The wait was well
worth it as Louis carries on the Buttonwood legacy!! Proven. OFA Good, SLT/PRA Clear June
2022. Whelped May 2020. Shipping to Philadelphia International Airport.

OWNER: Catherine Carey, Buttonwood Cockers; Spring City, PA; [email protected]

CH Beauolais' Has Stardust

CH Ging's Ronnie's Beau

CH Ging's Ruby Tuesday Of Cy's

CH CANCH Buttonwood's Crown Royal LOM-HT RN CGC

CH Pett's Need Squaw Have Tepee

CH Buttonwood's Frost Fire LOM-HT

CH Buttomwood's Dash Of Fire
CH BUTTONWOOD'S PROMISE TO THE CROWN
Gina's It's My Guy

GCH Gina N Forman's Call Me Dickens

Gina's Call Me Alison

CH Buttonwood's Noble Promise ROM-HT

CH Petts Almost Australian

CH Buttonwood's Tasmanian Gypsy AX MXJ CGC

CH Buttonwood's Gypsy Flame LOM-HT

Louis is the long awaited progeny of his Top Winning sire’s 14 year-old frozen semen!
He finished with 4 Majors (including Specialty Majors) from the BBE class. Excels in beautiful
breed type, lovely headpiece, flowing efficient movement, short hard back; happy, silly, sweet
temperament draped in gorgeous, correct, silky coat—just like his sire, Willie!! The wait was well
worth it as Louis carries on the Buttonwood legacy!! Proven. OFA Good, SLT/PRA Clear June
2022. Whelped May 2020. Shipping to Philadelphia International Airport.

OWNER: Catherine Carey, Buttonwood Cockers; Spring City, PA; [email protected]

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