December 2021 Bulletin

In This Issue:

Annual Meeting Agenda..................... p.10
January 2022 Show Information......... p.12
2022 National Preview....................... p.22
Ballot for July 2023 Judges................. p.28

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
Anthony Stallard Lisa Arnett
[email protected] [email protected]

Second Vice-President Director, Zone I
Kathleen Brock Stacy Dobmeier
[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
Jane Williams Marilyn Spacht
[email protected] [email protected]

Treasurer Director, Zone III
Beth Williams Laura Heidrich
[email protected] [email protected]

Assistant Treasurer Alternate Director, Zone III
Kevin Carter Genea Jones
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2022 Director, Zone IV
James Davis Stephanie Kaul
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2022 Alternate Director, Zone IV
Linda Pitts Mariecel Torres-Young
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2022 Director, Zone V
Vivian Hudson Deann Jepson
[email protected] [email protected]

Director, Class of 2023 Alternate Director, Zone V
Linda Bennett Beth Moore
[email protected] [email protected]

Effective September 2021

Copyright 2021, American Spaniel Club, Inc. No part of this
publication may be reproduced without written permission

President’s
Message

By DIANE KEPLEY, ASC President

AS 2021 DRAWS TO A CLOSE WE ALL HAVE THINGS TO BE THANK-
FUL FOR, EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE NEW YEAR, AND
FRIENDS TO REMEMBER WHO SADLY ARE NO LONGER WITH US.

I am particularly grateful for all ASC members who to the Flushing Spaniel Show weekend. It will provide
contribute in so many ways to the success of our club. exhibitors an expanded opportunity to compete.
Through your volunteer efforts, positive attitudes, and
commitment to our spaniels, you provide an example Looking ahead to 2022, plans are also well underway
that makes me proud to be a member of one of the oldest for the 2022 Cocker Spaniel National Specialty Show -
parent clubs in North America. Thank you! with a theme of Under the Big Top. The show will be
at Purina Farms on July 21-24, 2022, and will feature
The finishing touches are being put on plans for the conformation, obedience/rally, and agility competition
annual Flushing Spaniel Show to be held the weekend of as in the past. Show Chair Carol Pinto and her committee
January 14-16 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Since are working hard to make sure our National is a success.
the last time we were there in 2020, the Holiday Inn So, whether you are a clown, a trapeze artist or juggler,
has undergone a major transformation into an upgraded we’re looking forward to seeing you “Under the Big Top”
Marriott Hotel. The upgrades should make for an even in July!
more pleasant experience for all attendees. If there are
any questions about the hotel or the show, please reach The ASC Board is working on several projects. Among
out to show chair, Jane Williams. them is expanded fundraising to ensure the club remains
as financially viable in the future as it is today. We are
The show site will be on the ground floor in the also looking into bringing about fresh ideas on communi-
Knoxville Convention Center facilities as it has been in cation with the membership and the public. Our member
previous years. There will be some new features this clubs are critical to our overall success, and we are also
year. As you know, many of our ASC members and developing ideas to support those clubs in their various
friends who were unable to attend the 2021 National activities.
were treated to an excellent livestream of all the confor-
mation events at that show. Show Dog Video Pros was I would be remiss if I did not address the work of the
the exclusive provider of video services for the National. ASC Foundation. While the Foundation as an organiza-
We are pleased that SDVP will be on site at the Flushing tion has a separate Board of Directors and financial status
Spaniel Show for the first time to provide the same ser- from ASC, our goals are the same – the preservation and
vices for all breeds being shown in conformation events promotion of our breed. The Foundation project most
and provide videos of the show for the club’s archives. ASC members are aware of is the Eye Support Cockers
research. Progress is being made in that research, thanks
Another special event at the 2022 Flushing Spaniel to the support of members who have contributed valu-
Show will be an expanded judges’ education opportu- able genetic information through submission of eye exam
nity. Doug Johnson will be presenting a lengthy com- information. Thank you to all those who have done so!
parison seminar and hands-on workshop involving all You can get more information about the research and the
the flushing spaniel breeds. It is a format that provides Foundation on its new website (www.asc-f.org).
prospective judges, breeders, and others the ability to
learn about all of our spaniels and understand how their For some of us, this has been another difficult year as
unique histories and functions have been developed. we deal with personal loss. All our thoughts and prayers
Information on signing up for this special seminar can be go out to those who may have lost someone or who may
found in the Premium List. still be struggling with COVID-related issues. Hopefully,
we will see brighter days ahead in the new year.
And we are excited that Cocker Spaniels and several
of the other breeds have added independent specialties Wishing all of us a better year in 2022!

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Treasurer’s
Report DECEMBER 2021

Submitted by BETH WILLIAMS, ASC TREASURER

Here you will find a summa- COCKER SPANIEL NATIONAL 2021 Revenue 2021 Expenses
ry of the 2021 Cocker Spaniel SPECIALTY SHOW 2021
National Specialty held at the $1,370.00 $635.00
Purina Event Center in Gray 50/50 Raffle $23,688.00 $1,020.00
Summit, MO. It is my pleasure Agility Entries / Refunds
to report that it was a success. Agility Trial — 9,770.00
We were fotunate to have such Agility Trophies Donations / Cost $3,760.00 $3,280.00
a patient, flexible, and dedicated Breeder's Education Seminar $3,164.00
show committee. Conformation Trophies $6,374.00 —
Decorations & Supplies 3,912.00
I have also summarized our Catalog Ads —
current finances. Be reminded Catalog Sales $410.00 $71.00
that ‘Restricted Funds’ are those Catering $1,880.00 —
invested in Fidelity accounts, Christmas Tree Fundraiser —
the interest on which pays for Futurity —
Perpetual Memorial Trophies Hotel $1,210.00 $5,244.00
(for which we are taxed). Our Hospitality $722.00
‘Unrestricted Funds’ include our Judges' Expenses $156.00 $234.00
checking account with Regions Memorabilia —
Bank and a surplus cash invest- Obedience/Rally Match $6,212.00
ment account with Fidelity. Obedience/Rally Judges $3,800.00 —
Obedience/Rally Trophies —
As always, if you have any Patron Seating $8,120.00
questions, please email me at: Regional Specialty Share $7,622.00 $1,959.00
[email protected]. Silent Auction $345.00
Superintendent — —
Unrestricted Funds Tack Room $1,480.00
Vendors $2,320.00
Regions Bank $144,457.61 Venue $4,750.00 $670.00
$722.00
Fidelity TOTALS — $1,852.00
‘Cash Surplus’ $2,060.00
account $27,340.02 NET INCOME $5,000.00 —
$4,324.00 —
Total Unrestricted —
Funds $171,797.63 $975.00 —
— $9,646.00
Restricted Funds $121,587.50 $55,549.00
$73,208.00

$17,659.00

Steve & Rita Crowe

586 Three Chimneys Lane
Loveland, OH 45140

(513) 683-9543 ~ Home
(513) 582-9671 ~ Cell

[email protected]

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AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC.
founded 1881

American Kennel Club Member since September 19, 1889
NOTICE

139th Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 15, 2022
Marriott Ballroom, Knoxville, TN

TO ALL MEMBERS:

Please note that the Board of Directors of the Club has designated Saturday, JANUARY 15, 2022, (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 2020 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 2020:

Zone I: Mrs. Dobmeier

Zone II: Mrs. Ward

Zone III: Mrs. Heidrich

Zone IV: Mrs. Kaul

Zone V: Ms. Jepson

9. Standing Committee Chairs Reports covering the year 2020:

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 Ms. 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 2022 Show Chair Mrs. Williams

January 2022 Futurity Chair Mrs. Stallard

July 2022 Show Chair Mrs. Pinto

July 2022 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 2021 Bulletin • Jane Williams, Recording Secretary, [email protected]

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UPDATE

1 0 3 r d SF LPUASNHI EI NL GS H O WA N N U A L WORLD’S FAIR EXHIBITION HALL IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
BEGINNING FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2022
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/2022-flushing-spaniel-show

ASC BOARD CATALOG SALES

The American Spaniel Club will hold its winter board Catalogs will be sold at the catalog table by Ring 1.
meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021, and it is open to Please help us keep money handling tasks to a minimum
all members. Check the Flushing Spaniel Show page on by paying for your catalog with $20 cash.
the ASC website in December for meeting time and place.
COVID RESTRICTIONS
ANNUAL MEETING
Everyone entering the show site will be required to have
The Annual Meeting and Reception will be held Saturday their temperature taken daily. Masks that cover the nose
evening in the Marriott function room area. Details will to below the chin are required to be worn inside except
be printed in the Judging Program. Each attendee will when eating or drinking. Should changes be made to the
receive a ticket for a complimentary drink – wine, beer, guidelines, they will be posted on the website and in the
soft drink, or water. Hard liquor and cocktails will also judging program.
be available for cash purchase.
EARLY MORNING COFFEE/TEA
ASC BOARD MEETING
The American Spaniel Club will offer complimentary
The American Spaniel Club will hold the winter board coffee and hot tea for early risers beginning at 6:30 AM.
meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2022, and it is open to We will also have a complimentary water station near
all members. The location will be printed in the judging the announcer’s table.
program.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
BAKE SALE
The concession stand will be open for seven hours
The decision to have a bake sale in support of the during the show. The menu will include snacks, drinks,
Cataract Research Project at this show will be made sandwiches, salads, and hot soup. To reduce exchange
closer to the show date. Updates will be posted on the of money to a minimum, be prepared to bring small bills
website. and change with you. Please note outside food and bev-
erages are not to be brought into the show site and there
BATHING is a strict no alcohol policy for the facility.

The American Spaniel Club provides three bathtubs with FUTURITY
warm water for use between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm in the
tack room. Not only will cocker spaniels have a Futurity, there will
also be a Specialty show on Friday. Jean Delisle, James
CATALOG ADVERTISING Fehring, and Mary Napper will judge cockers in the spe-
cialty and Flushing Show.
Consider putting an announcement of upcoming spe-
cialty shows, advertisement of dog related products, or HAND SANITIZING
featured wins in the show catalog. The form is posted on
the ASC website. Hand sanitizing stations will be throughout the show
site, but everyone should have their own supply for use.

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> FLUSHING SHOW UPDATE RING PROCEDURES

HOURS OF USE The Flushing Spaniel Show will follow judging modifica-
tions which have been successful at recent shows. Each
The facility will be unlocked at 5:00 am on Friday–Monday ring will have separate entrances and exits.
and will be locked at 11:00 pm Thursday–Sunday nights.
All dogs and equipment are to be removed by 10:00 am RINGSIDE SEATING
on Monday, 17 January 2022.
Beginning in 2022, all ringside seats must be reserved.
HOTELS The reservation form is already posted on the website
but the reservation must not be postmarked prior to
There are room blocks at two hotels adjacent to the show December 10, 2021.
site. The Tennessean (865-232-1800) has rooms for $199
and $209. The former Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park is SHOW STREAMING
now the Marriott Knoxville Downtown. Rooms are still
available, but the room block ends December 15th. The Dog Show Video Pros will video BOTH rings and will
hotel has had extensive renovations. The rooms have offer subscriptions for live streaming. More information
floor to ceiling windows and all beds are king-size. There will be posted on the website. Individuals are prohibited
is now an elevator that goes from all guest room floors from streaming during the show.
down to the same level as the show site. There is a coffee
shop off the lobby and there is also a game room with SMOKING
pool table, televisions, and more.
The entire facility is a No Smoking area.
JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR
TACK ROOM
Douglas Johnson will present A Comparison of Flushing
Spaniels Seminar on Friday, January 14th. The fees are Upon arrival, check-in with Marlene Ness, Tack Room
$50 for ASC members and $100 for non-ASC members. Chair; exhibitors may begin moving in Thursday at 7:30
The cost includes a lecture session, morning coffee ser- AM. Bring plastic sheeting and shavings to put under
vice, lunch, and a hands-on session. A registration form your ex-pens. There may be a few 5’ X 10’ spaces allocat-
is included in this issue of the Bulletin, posted on the ed for exhibitors with 1 or 2 dogs. There will be an area
website and printed in the premium list. for day crating but there will be no electricity available.
The grooming space reservation form is posted on the
PARKING website.

The underground parking deck beneath the hotel is avail- UNLOADING
able at a discounted rate for hotel guests. We have been
given permission to use the Poplar Parking Lot across There is a small area for unloading at the far end of the
the street from KCC. RVs and large vans may be parked building. Please unload your vehicle as quickly as pos-
in this lot; however there is no hookup service available. sible and then move to a parking area before setting up.
Maps for these parking areas will be in the premium list Marshalls will be on duty to keep traffic moving. Do not
and posted on the ASC website. park in front of the building to unload. This is a driveway
that can quickly get congested and city police do patrol
PREMIUM LIST the area and issue citations.

Foy Trent Dog Shows is the show superintendent. The QUESTIONS
premium list will be published on the ASC website and
Foy Trent’s website at https://foytrentdogshows.com/ If you have questions, please contact Jane Williams, the
upcomingshows.html. Flushing Spaniel Show Chair at [email protected] or
334-324-4981. If you call, please leave a message in case
PURINA PATRON SEATS your name is not included with your phone number.
I receive too many “unknown caller” calls that are for
We will again have the Purina Patron Seats; this year Medicare Plans, extended car warranties, and burial
there is a choice for which ring the chair is to be placed. insurance!
The seats are $250 and include a show catalog and other
surprises. The form to reserve a Patron seat is already www.americanspanielclub.org/events-results/
posted on the website and half of the seats have already 2022-flushing-spaniel-show
been reserved.
With a spirit of sportsmanship and the cooperation
RAFFLE of everyone, the 103rd Flushing Spaniel Show will
continue to focus on all flushing spaniels, their
ASC will have a limited Silent Auction in addition to a breeders, owners, handlers, and fanciers. Best wish-
raffle. es to all!

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> FLUSHING SHOW

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> FLUSHING SHOW

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FCASOPLMUUAEBNNRDIIECALATNION A REMINDER

Health, Education, Rescue

By CHARLES BORN, Foundation President

2021 is coming to an end. While you are busy wrap- these, along with the cataract research project, on our
ping up the year-long projects, getting ready for the hol- website under the Health and Research Grants menu at
idays and preparing for the Flushing Show in January, www.asc-f.org.
let’s not forget our dogs’ annual eye exams. It’s
important to continue to inform the clear status to the In addition, the Foundation works to ensure that
University of PA cataract research project and equally every Cocker Spaniel has a good home and adequate
so to report any changes.  If YOU have been contacted veterinary care by providing financial assistance to and
by UPenn asking for an update for a specific dog/bitch, promotion of a national network of affiliated local res-
please follow up. This is IMPORTANT!! You may write cue organizations. Our new rescue chair, Andrea Floyd
to Lidya Melnyk at [email protected] with any ([email protected]), is working to renew
questions you may have. Remember to use the new our focus and expand our impact in this important area.
eye exam forms found on the Foundation website at Please support her in any way you can. More information
Cocker Spaniel Inherited Cataract Research form at on affiliates and programs can be found on our website
Cocker Spaniel Inherited Cataract Research form. An at www.asc-f.org.
update from Dr. Aguirre on the Cataract Research project
is expected in January. We will be sharing that with you It is also our objective to provide education and
as soon as we receive it. information on health and research topics that promote
intelligent breeding, care, and knowledge of Cocker
As we close out this year, the Foundation Board is Spaniels. We have a small section on this on our website
reviewing our efforts to date and creating objectives and and intend to grow it more over time. All of these initia-
tasks for a strategic plan. As is known to most of you, the tives of the Foundation are to better the lives of Cocker
American Spaniel Club Foundation is the only nonprofit Spaniels everywhere. They are funded by frequent fund-
501c3 with the mission of bettering the life of Cocker raising programs, legacy giving initiatives, and communi-
Spaniels through research, education, and rescue.     cations performed in partnership with American Spaniel
Club members and the Cocker Spaniel fancy at large. As
We contribute to and/or directly sponsor veterinary we close out this year, on behalf of the Board, we thank
research programs to improve the health of Cocker all of you for your continued support—without it, we
Spaniels by understanding and attempting to eliminate could not do what we do.
the diseases, genetic abnormalities, and injuries that
impact them. We hope to expand and communicate more HAPPY NEW YEAR!
about these in the coming year. You can find details of

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Experiences

Rally On!

By KELLY LADOUCEUR, KLAD Cockers » [email protected]

A SPORT THAT IS FUN FOR BOTH DOGS AND HANDLERS IS RALLY OBEDIENCE.

Rally obedience was developed by Charles (Bud) new handlers, it can be very difficult to maintain a loose
Kramer as a way to make use of doodling, which is some- leash in competition, as nerves tend to cause handlers
thing that obedience folks have been doing for years and to gather the leash more tightly in their hands, so it is
years. Doodling is heeling, but without a set pattern. It important to practice how you will handle your leash
includes turns, pace changes, stops and both forwards during competition.
and backwards heeling. Rally obedience is an obedience
course that consists of signs which direct the handler The next level of rally is optional. This is the Rally
where to go. The judge’s only command is “Forward” Intermediate class and it is performed on-leash. This
and from then on the team determines the pace of the class introduces almost all of the Advanced signs except
course. Scoring is less strict than in traditional obedi- for the jump, but it keeps the dog on leash, which typi-
ence, and the handler can communicate with their dog cally gives the handler more confidence. Teams can only
throughout the run. Each course is slightly different, as compete in Rally Intermediate before they earn a Rally
a judge designs their courses for each trial they are hired Advanced title. This title is not required, but it can be
to judge, based on space constraints and their own pref- good practice for the team, especially if they’re brand
erences, within the AKC guidelines. There are a number new to competing. Also, the team can earn one or two
of levels in rally obedience, as well as a number of orga- legs towards an Intermediate title without being required
nizations that offer competitions and titles. For brevity, to finish the title, unlike the other levels.
this article will focus on AKC rally obedience, as that is
the primary organization in the USA. The second level of rally is called Advanced and it
is done off-leash. The challenges increase at this level in
The first level of rally obedience is called Novice. a couple of ways, including the dog having the freedom
This level is done on-leash. The signs focus on basic to choose whether to stay with the handler or not, dis-
obedience behaviors, such as heeling, sit, down, wait tractions such as covered food bowls and more difficult
(while the handler walks around the dog), pace changes skills. This is also the first level that introduces the skill
and turns. The most important behavior that your dog of jumping to the dog. Going from on-leash work to off-
will need to learn in order to compete in rally obedience leash work can be really intimidating for many handlers,
is heeling. Heeling is when the dog walks at the han- especially if they have never competed in dog sports
dler’s left side, with their ear in line with the side seam before. The key to getting your dog to stay with you is
of the handler’s pants. Heeling is scored less rigorously giving them a reason to stay with you. This is often called
in rally than in traditional obedience, so the dog can be engagement. This is a separate skill to work on with your
dog, above and beyond the above-mentioned obedience
slightly out of what skills. Engagement consists of games and things to do
would be considered with your dog that teach them to choose you over other
perfect heel position distractions, such as other people, dogs, treats, toys and
and still score well. It the environment. Engagement is a skill that takes lots of
is very important that practice but is also lots of fun, and it can be applied to
the dog can stay with anything you do with your dog.
the handler while
the leash is loose—a The third level of rally is called Excellent, and it
dog that performs builds on the skills added in Advanced. There are more
an entire course on difficult skills, such as having your dog back up in heel
a tight leash will position for at least three steps and freezing in a stand
most likely not qual- position while you keep moving to walk around them.
ify, as the dog didn’t There are also progressions on existing skills, such as the
demonstrate any dog staying in a sit or down while you leave them to go
ability to heel. For get your leash.

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> TRAINING With the pandem-

Once you complete your Excellent title, you can ic consuming our
choose to work on a Rally Advanced Excellent title
(RAE). To earn an RAE, the dog and handler team must lives for the past
pass Advanced B and Excellent B at the same trial at least
10 different times. If you have a really consistent dog as couple of years, the
a partner, this can be a fun adventure, but if your dog
has ring stress or tends to shut down, this might not be AKC started to offer
the right path for you as a team. The other option for you
once you earn the Rally Excellent title is to go into the virtual rally titles.
Master class, which is the fourth level of rally. The Rally
Master title adds yet more skills to the team’s repertoire Initially they only
as well as requiring the dog to remain in a stand stay
while the handler goes to get the leash. To add to the offered Rally Novice
challenge, the team has to earn ten qualifying scores in
order to obtain the Rally Master title. titles, but as the pop-

And from there... ularity of the program

Once a team has completed their Rally Master title, they grew, they eventual-
can choose to work towards their Rally Championship.
The team has to earn a minimum of 300 points, with at ly decided to offer
least 150 points coming from the Master class. Also, the
team has to earn a minimum of twenty triple Qs (qual- Novice, Intermediate,
ifying scores in Advanced, Excellent and Master at the
same trial). As you can see, this title requires a serious Advanced and
commitment, both timewise and financially.
Excellent. The AKC
In addition to the regular classes, AKC rally obedience
includes the Rally Pairs class and Rally Team compe- has stated that the
tition. These classes are most often seen at specialties,
and they can be a lot of fun. The Pairs class is when a virtual program will continue indefinitely, but that quali-
handler works two dogs at once. The dogs are on a leash
coupler, which requires them to work in tandem to com- fying scores won’t count towards competing at the Rally
plete the course. This takes a lot of practice but is a lot
of fun to watch when it’s performed well. In Rally Team National Championships, but for those of us that don’t
competition, the team consists of four dogs (or five dogs
if there is an alternate available in case of illness or inju- live stateside, it’s a fantastic opportunity to earn rally
ry). Each dog/handler team completes the same course
and is scored. This is like a rally obedience relay course, titles without expensive trips to the US. More information
as the next dog/handler team doesn’t start the course
until the previous team has passed the finish sign. The about the AKC Virtual Rally program can be found on the
Team with the most points at the end of the competition
wins. The maximum score possible is 400 points. Passes AKC website, including how to submit courses for review
in Rally Pairs and Rally Team don’t count towards titles,
but they are fun classes. Lots of times the teams running and tips for filming your runs effectively.
in Rally Team dress up with a theme, making it an even
more fun class to participate in and watch. This is a very high level overview of rally obedience
with the AKC. I hope this encourages you to get out and
work with your dog and earn some titles.

Until Next Time,

Kelly & the KLAD Cockers

Kelly Ladouceur has been breeding and competing under the
KLAD prefix for almost 20 years. She is involved in conforma-
tion, obedience, rally obedience, scent hurdle, nosework, and
therapy work.

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VOTE FOR JULY 2023 COCKER SPANIEL JUDGES
* * * DUE JANUARY 4, 2022 * * *

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 2023


JULY 2023 Judges JULY 2023 Judges

Regular Classes Regular Classes

______ Patty Darke ______ Patty Darke
______ Rhonda Mink ______ Rhonda Mink
______ Victor Rosado ______ Victor Rosado
______ Bruce Van Deman ______ Bruce Van Deman

Futurity Futurity

______ Xiomara Larson ______ Xiomara Larson
______ Jessica Legath ______ Jessica Legath

Your Name__________________________ Your Name__________________________
Address_____________________________ Address_____________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
Signature____________________________ Signature____________________________

MAIL to 2023 Teller Chair: Mrs. Terri Procuniar, 1633 Stockham Dr, Piqua, OH 45356.
Your name and address must be on the envelope. Signature is not required.

EMAIL to [email protected] or FAX to 866-243-1068.
Your name and address must be on the ballot.
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 2023 COCKER SPANIEL JUDGES.

REGULAR CLASSES ning in Cockers dates back to 1985, when I showed my
first Cocker, to his championship. It just so happens,
Patricia Darke he was a chocolate! This was at a time when showing,
and breeding browns, was not as popular, as it is today.
Being selected by my peers to judge the ASC is really My goal was to improve the type, and structure, of my
an honor for a breeder-judge and I wish to thank the browns, without sacrificing health, or temperament. I
membership for nominating me. I started in cocker believe over the years, I have done just that, with much
spaniels in 1985 under the kennel name, Darkehaven, hard work, and perseverance. Having had many won-
and finished close to 90 champions, 35 of these were derful mentors over the years, has helped me learn, and
Breeder/Owner/Handled. Although I was best known for grow, as a breeder, and now a judge.
my ASCOBS, I have bred ASC champions in each variety
and have also bred all-breed Best in Show dogs. Some of my mentors include, Pat Smith (Patron), Norm
& Mary Doty (Normar), Cindy Mueller (Pineshadows),
As a lifetime member of ASC, I have volunteered and Rosemary Smalley (T-Rose). The wealth of knowl-
many years serving ASC in various capacities. When I edge I received from these cocker breeders, is priceless.
was an ASC board member, I served on numerous com- To date, I have bred over 50+ champions, in all three
mittees and chaired several of them. When the American varieties, ASCOB being my favorite. Some accomplish-
Spaniel Club Foundation (ASCF) began, I was recruited ments special to me would be #1 ASCOB dog 2003-2004,
by Louise Milner and Dick Duding to help get the ASCF 2003 ASC ASCOB variety winner, multiple BIS winner
off the ground by helping out with fundraising. I later on two continents, and Eukanuba Invitational Best-Bred-
held various board positions to include Vice President, By ASCOB. I have shown my Cockers, Breeder, Owner,
Executive Director and President. Handled, to top five rankings, and continue to show
my own dogs, finishing many from the Bred-By class. I
I have had the honor of judging the ASC regular also have bred, and shown, several Irish Setters to their
classes several times, the nationals in Canada, overseas championships. I still own Irish to this day, and consider
assignments, the ASC futurity twice along with numer- them my second breed. I joined the American Spaniel
ous specialties and all-breed shows. I enjoy judging other Club in 1988. The other clubs I am a member of would
sporting breeds; however, cockers remain my first love. include, The Irish Setter Club of America, Bay Cities
Cocker Spaniel Club, Dog Judges Association, and The
I started Darke & Associates 16 years ago and work National Dog Groomers Association.
with clients on their human capital needs. On the per-
sonal side of things, my daughter Victoria is married with Currently I am approved to judge Cockers Spaniels,
two children, JD and Frejya. Tory and her husband, Jake, Irish Setters, and JR Showmanship. I plan on adding sev-
both live in Seattle, Washington and work for Amazon eral more Sporting breeds, and one Hound breed, to my
AWS. judging agenda, on my next apply, hopefully early next
year. When I am not showing, or judging, I work as an all
Rhonda Mink breed groomer, in my own shop. I have been doing this
since 1980. My other interests would include, antique
I would like to begin by thanking the members of the collecting, traveling, gardening, and racing. Again, I
American Spaniel Club, for nominating me to judge in thank you for you nomination, and consideration.
2023. I consider this an honor and privilege. My begin-
continued >

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> WHO IS ON THE BALLOT? FUTURITY

Víctor Rosado Xiomara B. Larson

All Breeds International FCI and AKC Conformation I have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs
licensed Dog Show Judge and also a European Grooming since 1983 under the Hillside prefix. I have had 65 cham-
Association All Rounder EGA Judge. pions—Cocker Spaniels in all three varieties, not to men-
tion other breeds like Pomeranians, Boxers and English
Numerous judging assignments in most of the con- Cockers. Some of my mentors were Annie Eaton Noble
tinents for more than 15 years in both Dog Shows and (Petts Cockers), the late Elaine Mathis (Lamar Cockers),
Grooming Competitions with a record of judging at Dr. Marge Saari, Liz Gohrr (Stonehedge Cockers),
main expos showing combination of experience and Michael Allen (Baliwick), Jane Gray Doty (Graecroft)—
constant formation. Member of the technical committee not forgetting the school of hard knocks. I myself have
for Federation Cinologique Internationale, assigned for also been a mentor through the years to quite a few
training judges and exhibitors for kennel clubs. young cocker handlers and enthusiasts.

Member of the American Spaniel Club, breeder, As a child I remember always having a dog, as my
exhibitor and specialist of American Cocker Spaniels for mother bred Boxers. I acquired my first Cocker Spaniels
more than 25 years under the registered kennel name, with the help and guidance of Ted Young and Johnny
Showstar, in all varieties. Paluga. These first dogs were the foundation of Hillside,
CH Hillside’s Sir Lancelot and Hillside’s At Last Adriana.
Breeder of champions, grand champions and inter-
national champions including multiple Best In Show Most of our dogs have been Breeder-Owner-Handled,
winners in multiple countries and top ranked dogs in many from the bred-by-exhibitor class. I have bred five
multiple countries in both AKC and FCI. AKC Breeder of top winning specials in breed and all-breed classifica-
Merit. His dogs have won many awards at ASC national tions. These were CH Hillside’s Million Dollar Baby (4th
and flushing shows including the incomparable Best In in futurity in 1990 and AOM), CH Hillside’s Blackglama
Futurity. (AOM, LOM), CH Hillside’s Black Jack (AOM, ROM-HT),
and CH Hillside’s Black Miracle (AOM). I also handled
Grooming competitor winner of multiple “Best In CH My Game Hot Lips Houlihan (parti, bred by Heidi
Show”, “Best All Around” with more than a 100 awards Lamy) to her championship and to BOS at ASC.
in Sporting, Handstripping, Scissored Breeds and Poodles
tournaments combined. Several of my dogs have gone to Europe to become
champions and the foundation for new breeders. I have
World Grooming Gold Champion in Belgium 2017. also competed in grooming competitions and had my
Groom Team Travel member for 2017and 2020 hands on many other breeds.
Top #1 Groomer in the ranks of United States Of America for
2017 and ranked in the top 3 spots consecutively for 5 years. During these 38 years, I have had the privilege to
Hall of fame groomer for Groom Team USA. judge many cocker sweepstakes and puppy groups and
Back-to-back recipient of Barkleigh Honors Groomer many of my winners have gone on to become cham-
of the Year award in 2017 & 2018 Recipient of Best pions. I was President and show chair for my local
International Groomer award in 2018/Madrid Spain Meadowbrook C.S.C., and have also served on the
ASC Board as Zone 1 Director, was the 2011 National
Latin America Oster Ambassador, VIG ambassador Specialty show chairman, and the chair and creator of
groomer for Purina Pro-Plan, X- Power Image Ambassador, ASC’s Hall of Distinction.
Artero World Team Member and Davis Ambassador.
Double Master Groomer & Affiliate for IPG International I continue to learn and help those who seek guidance
Professional Groomers in Latin America, owner of Davis in the sport. Being called upon to judge the futurity in my
Puerto Rico wholesale company and EDUGROOM educa- opinion is the greatest honor and responsibility a breeder
tional series. could achieve.

Host and speaker at most of the main international Jessica Legath
grooming shows.
No bio received.
He is valued in the industry for being one of the top
and most complete judge, groomer, seminar speaker,
coach and presenter that we have worldwide.

Bruce Van Deman

No bio received.

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BLACK Stud Dogs

CH CANCH INTCH Beumoon’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 CD BN RN CGC

CH Bailey’s Ninety Eight Degrees ROM-HT

Bleumoon’s Just Dreamin’ CD RAE NA NAJ

CH Bleumoon’s Time To Dream
MBISS GCHG CONQUEST’S MAZE RUNNER
CH MEXCH Tagalong’s Macho Man

CH CANCH Tagalong’s Shadyhill Storm ROM-HT TT

Frandee’s Ms Tagalong

GCHG Conquest’s This Is It! ROM-HT

CH My-Ida-Ho Look N’ Gorgeous

CH My-Ida-Ho Just Bn’ Gorgeous

CH My-Ida-Ho Just Look N

THOMAS Thomas – 2019 ASC Flushing 1st Award of Merit, Select Dog at the July 2018 ASC National,
2018-19 #2 black on breed stats, a 2021 top black 5 black all-breed stats. OFA Good, PRA Clear,
Eyes Clear, Thyroid Normal. Whelped 10/6/15. Parti dam, he does NOT produce brown. Available
to approved bitches only.

OWNER: Mariecel Torres-Young; 9659 NW Randall Ln, Portland OR 97229; [email protected]; www.conquestcockers.com
At Stud with Stacey Dobmeier; 7780 Old State Rd, Cranesville, PA 16410; 814-636-7985

CH Encores Draft Dodger

CH Lauribel’s Rainbow In Snow

CH Lauribel’s Topaz Tassette

CH V.c.’s My Little Man CGC

CH Glenwild’s Rags To Riches

CH Longshot’s Bewitched

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

CH Cinterra’s Nice N Gentle Hope

CH Silhouette Smoke And Mirrors

GCH KORCH 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/tan,
and buff. OFA Good, PRA Normal/Clear, CERF Normal/Clear. Whelped 2/2/14. Ship Philadelphia
Airport.

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

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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 tem-
perament, and beautiful coat and coat texture. OFA Good, CERF clear 3/21. Whelped 9/10/14.

SOLO OWNER: Laura Heidrich; 13730 W Barr Rd, Manhattan IL 60442;
815-953-5692; [email protected]
KAREEM
CH Crazy Q’s Quiet Riot
MICHAEL
| 36 | CH Crazy Q’s Cause A Riot

CH Crazy Q’s Little Black Book

CH Crazy Q’s Cause For Applause LOM-HT

CH Carousel’s Solid Brass

Carousel’s Brass Ring

Glenmurray On My Own Carosel

GCH LEHI N SUNHAVEN’S EAST COAST CONNECTION

CH Cin-Dee’s Laurents’ Grand Slam

CH Lehi’s Million Dollar Man

Oakmont N Lehi’s Summer Nights

GCH Lehi’s Crystal Ball At Bluriver

CH CANCH Amik-Creek Blade Runner

CH Lehi’s Tarot Card

CH Lehi’s Touch Of Magic

Kareem – Tall, elegant dog going back to old, beautiful lines. Kareem has a scissor bite, long
neck, smooth shoulders with proper layback, hard back, and a lovely croup and tailset. Passes on
these traits to his get along with gorgeous coat texture and tremendous reach and drive. Multiple
champions in limited breedings. OFA Hips Excellent, Thyroid Normal, Perm Eye Clear. Whelped
6/7/12. (Ship Seattle)

OWNER: Candace Heath, Ohana Cockers; Tacoma, WA; 206-713-1699; [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 2021 ASC Futurity BOV and ASC WD.
OFA Good, Patella Normal, CAER Normal/Clear, PRA Normal through parentage.

BREEDER/OWNERS: Bea and Megan Pruitt;
At stud with Per Ingar Rismyhr; [email protected]

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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 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]

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 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]

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 Finished easily in 4 shows back-to-back with multiple BOVs from the classes. OFA Excellent,
OFA Eye Clear, OFA Heart Normal, Patellas Normal, PRA Normal. Whelped 3/30/18. Ship SJC

or SFO.

OWNERS: Stephanie Kaul and Candace Heath; For stud inquiries, contact Stephanie: 408-242-7990; [email protected]

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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 AUS GCH 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 – LIMITED AVAILABILITY to 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
FROZEN stunning package. Steph Curry is a tall, heavy boned dog with beautiful neck and shoulders,
AVAIL. stunning face with extraordinary type, 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])

CH Toybox I Spy
GCH Toybox Double Dutch CH Toybox Ashes Two Ashes
CH Toybox Ruf Ryder ROM-HT
CH Toybox Double Down CH Toybox Hedwig
CH Lydgate Rise N’ Shine
CH Toybox Holly Hobbie GCH Por Amore Summer Kisses ROM-HT
CH Lydgate Rise N’ Shine
CH SHERLANE TOYBOX HURRICANE WARNING CH Toybox Tad Pole LOM

GCH Sherlane Fast Forward

CH Sherlane Mischief N The Making

GCH Sherlane Giner N’ Spice ROM


E-Vac finished from the 6-9 class with all majors and is the sire of multiple champions this year.
He is OFA CHIC for hips and eyes and PRA normal. Very pretty head on a sturdy little body, he
moves like the wind. Will produce black, black and tan, and buff. Whelped 11/3/17.

E-VAC

OWNER: Lindy Bennett, Toybox Cockers;
4114 Clearwater Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32223; 904-268-1926; [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 Toybox Leap Frog
CH Toybox I Spy CH Toybox Hedwig
CH Lydgate Rise N’ Shine
CH Toybox Double Dutch CH Toybox Ring-Around-The-Rosie ROM
CH Toybox Teddy Roosevell
CH Toybox Ashes Two Ashes CH Toybox Patty-Cake
CH Toybox Tag-You’re It
CH TOYBOX DOUBLE DOWN CH Tameron’s Toybox

CH Toybox Ruff Ryder ROM-HT

CH Toybox Holly Hobbie

CH Toybox Hedwig


DOUBLE Double finished as a puppy and won the Black Bred By classes at ASC. He is OFA CHIC and
TROUBLE PRA Normal. I believe he is dominate black. Double produced 4 Champions so far this year, with
several more in the ring right now. He has a stunning headpiece, a wonderful disposition and
perfect coat. My favorite in the kennel, hands down! Whelped 2/14/16.

OWNER: Lindy Bennett, Toybox Cockers;
4114 Clearwater Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32223; 904-268-1926; [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 sired multiple champions this year and they
are beautiful. He is OFA CHIC for hips and eyes and PRA normal. He produces black, black and
tan, buff and brown, with especially lovely marked black and tans. He finished at ASC as a puppy
and won First Award of Merit six months later. We are very happy that he is taking the place of
his sire, Ch. Toybox Double Dutch, here at Toybox. Whelped 9/19/16.

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

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ASCOB Stud Dogs

CH Lauribel’s Ranbow In Snow

CH Vc N P’Gell’s Himself

CH Longshot’s Bewitched

GCH P’Gell N Bit Bonus Bucks CGC

CH April’s Tie Breaker

CH Gina’s Thanks For The Memory

Gina’s Miss Sabrina

GCHS BISS UKC BIS BUTTONWOOD’S TO THE MANOR BORN

CH Ging’s Ronnie’s Beau

CH CANCH Buttonwood’s Crown Royal LOM-HT

RN CGC CH Buttonwood’s Frost Fire LOM-HT

CH Buttonwood’s Royal Fascinator ROM-HT

CH Petts Almost Australian

CH Buttonwood’s Tasmanian Gypsy AX MXJ

MJB MJP2 CGC BIF CH Buttonwood’s Gypsy Flame ROM-HT

GEORGE George – Champion Offspring winning Multiple Specialty Majors—including siring the 2019 ASC
JAGSTER Summer Nationals Winners Bitch. PRA DNA Normal, SLT/PRA Clear, OFA Good. Whelped
7/19/15.
Buttonwood Cockers has over 50 years dedication to the breed; 30+ years of continuous breeding
and showing. Beautiful breed type and structure; exceptional temperament and showmanship;
health tested.

OWNER: Catherine L. Carey, Buttonwood Cockers; Chester Springs, PA; [email protected]

CH Bracon’s Breaking Ground
CH Vatican Epical Romance Vatican Bedazzeled
Cameo Siloet’s Four Wheelin’ RN
CH Cameo Siloet’s Memories Of Romance Gold Coast Cameo Siloet’s
CH CANCH Hitop’s Flash Dancer
Cameo Siloet’s Elegance Of Memories CH Kimbar’s Final Performance
CH Kim-Mar’s Gold Standard
GCHS CAMEO SILOET’S GOLD COAST LEGACY CH Gold Coast Blaze Of Glory

CH Kimbar’s Kwik As A Flash

Gold Coast Cameo Siloet’s

CH Gold Coast All That Sparkles


Jagster has been top-ranked 3 years in a row. He is only owner handled with limited showing.
Multiple Group Winning, Best of Variety Specialty Winner, Select Dog at Westminster, Multiple
Owner Handled Best in Show. PRA Clear, CERF and OFA tests on OFA website. Whelped
12/14/13. He is a great dog with excellent temperament.

OWNER: Lisa Brown, Nefer Cockers;
423-322-6844; [email protected]

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

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

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

CH CHE-LEE'S AVIATOR CH Trinity's Shine Your Light

CH Lydgate Rise N' Shine CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH Charlot N Che-Lee's Sunrise Seranade CH Lydgate Looks So Fine

CH Charlot 'N Che-Lees Salina CH Car-Paz Arurum

CH Charlot's Sedona

Ari finished from the bred by class, he was selectively specialed. He received an Award of Merit at
the 2019 Summer Nationals and Reserve Winners dog in 2017. He has produced two champions
from only two breedings. He has a perfect bite, a great personality, and is OFA clear.

ARI

OWNER: Cheryl Brown; Byron GA;
478-951-6990; [email protected]

CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH Lydgate Rise N' Shine

CH Lydgate Looks So Fine

GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson LOM-HT

CH Labaron's Sugarfoot

CH Nitaby's Candy Express

CH Labaron's Candy Apple

GCHS DREAMFLIGHT SAMAMARI HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO

GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson

CH Samamari's Hero Worship LOM-HT

CH Bayserenade N Samamari's That Girl ROM

GCH Pointbreak I Know Him By Heart

GCH Gina N Forman's Call Me Dickens

Pointbreak And So What

INTCH Serene Dance Til Sunrise

TYLER Tyler – #1 Ascob, Breed and All-Breed.* Tyler is a flashy, stylish dog with extraordinary type and
true sporting movement. This young dog is beautiful to go over, big front and rear, long upper arm,
beautiful quality hair, scissor bite, and a picture-perfect face that just exudes softness with huge
dark eyes, heavy mascara’ing, and plush lips. As a double-up on Sully, I expect Tyler to produce
stylistic dogs with extraordinary type and incredible movement. PRA Normal. Eyes and Hip results
pending. For your future consideration. Stud Fee on request. Ship SJC or SFO.

OWNERS: Terri Ann Flores and Stephanie Kaul; For stud inquiries, contact Stephanie: 408-242-7990; [email protected]

*Through 10/31/21

CH Blkwater’s One In A Million
CH Bracon’s Breaking Ground CH Bracon’s Dark Angel
CH Vatican Brass Bear
CH Vatican Epical Romance Vatican Tan Toes
Gina’s It’s My Guy
Vatican Bedazzeled CH Blt’s Amazin’ Shea
CH Encore N Gaelics Wizard Of Id
GCH ENCORE’S WAKE UP CALL Encore’s A Whole New World

GCH Blt Into The Wild

CH Encore’s Dutchess Daisy Of Wales

Encore’s Belle’s Enchanted Adventure


ADAM Adam has a beautiful correct head, stunning neck and shoulders as well as a driving, balanced
rear. Correct size, coat, and exemplary movement tied together with his “never met a stranger”
merry personality. Adam’s first puppies are on the ground and ring debuting soon. OFA Hips
Good, Patellas Normal. PRA Normal and Eyes Clear. Stud Fee by private treaty.

OWNER: Judie Posner, Encore Cockers; Ocala, FL;
352-205-5925; [email protected]

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

GCH Trinity’s Tucked Under His Wing CH Fanny Hill’s Mimosa

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

CH FOLEY’S FAIR PRINCE CH Trinity’s Shine Your Light ROM

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

Foley’s Rum Swizzle CH Fanny Hill’s Mimosa

Ashwood’s Opening Day CH CANCH Laurent’s Grand Opening

CH Ashwood’s Day At The Beach

HENRY Henry—Littermate to GCHP CH Foley’s Frat Party (Charlie). Henry is a promising dog who is now
available to approved bitches. He finished in style going Best of Winners at the ASC Regional
Specialty after the National in Oregon (2018). Henry has a beautiful head, long neck, proper
angles and fore chest, hard sloping topline, correct tail set and wide-open movement. He is OFA/
CAER Eye Clear 10/21. OFA Hips Excellent; Elbows & Patellas Normal. DNA Profile Pending.
Whelped 6/23/17.

OWNER: Amber Tershey; Oakland, CA; [email protected]; BREEDERS: Nancy Foley and Genea Jones

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

GCH Trinity’s Tucked Under His Wing CH Fanny Hill’s Mimosa

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

MBIS MBISS GCHS FOLEY’S FRAT PARTY CGC CH Trinity’s Shine Your Light ROM

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

Foley’s Rum Swizzle CH Fanny Hill’s Mimosa

Ashwood’s Opening Day CH CANCH Laurent’s Grand Opening

CH Ashwood’s Day At The Beach

CHARLIE Charlie – America’s #1 Sporting Dog and #1 Cocker Spaniel in 2020. Proven pedigree and sire
of 12 Champions to date. 2020 ASC BIS and Westminster Kennel Club Sporting Group 3rd; 2019
FROZEN AKC Natl. Championship Sporting Group 3rd. 31 Best In Specialty Show wins. Epitomy of breed
AVAIL. type—head, ear set, lots of front, correct coat, short back, balanced, efficient movement. Best
feature of all is his outgoing temperament! OFA/CAER Eye Clear 8/21. OFA Results on Website.
DNA Tested. Produces tan factor. Avail. to approved bitches by Private Treaty. Frozen available.

BREEDER/OWNER: Nancy Foley; [email protected];
CO-OWNERS: Susan M. Carter and Elena Duggan; AGENT: Lisa Arnett.

CH Dreamweavers Night Rider

CH Island-N-Sh-Bar’s Ace In The Hole

CH St’james Endless Summer

GCH Micadee’s Mann In The Mirror

CH Carousel No Doggone Kidding

CH Micadee’s Men O’Paws

CH Micadee’s Anita Mann

GCH MACH2 GADOL’S KING OF HEARTS FDC MXG MJG XF T2B3 CGCA CGCU TKN

CH FINUCH Sunshine’s Chances Are

CH Sunshine’s Challenge To Forester

CH Brio’s Continental Connection

Gadol’s Spirit Of Ecstacy FDC NA AXP OJP NFP CGC TKN

CH CANCH Buttonwood’s Crown Royal

Forester’s Royal Fanfare ROM-HT RN CGC

CH Izzybee’s Darkehaven Freebird

ELVIS Elvis is a sound, sturdy, compact, well balanced dog. He has a beautiful headpiece and temper-
ament. His easy care and silky coat permit him to function in both the performance and breed
rings. OFA Good, CERF Permanently Clear, Patella’s Normal, PRA Clear. Whelped 2/20/14. At
stud to approved bitches.

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BREEDER/OWNERS: Dr. Alan and Sheryl Gadol, Gadol Cockers; North Scituate, RI; 631-804-5625; [email protected]

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CH CANCH Sherwood’s One For The Money
GCH Sunhaven’s Premier Package CH CANCH Buttonwood Royal Image ROM
CH Buttonwood’s Take A Chance On Me
CH Sunhaven’s Talk Of The Town CH Winelight’s Private Reserve
CH MEXCH Jo-Bea’s Diamond Trader LOMX
Sunhaven’s Winning Ticket CH K-Line N Roadshow’s West Wind
CH Ms’s The Upper Hand
CH CANCH JUSTICE TRIPLE A WITH A GUN CH Oz’s Joyous News

CH Mountview’s Trading Spaces

CH Justice In Sherwood Forest

CH CANCH Oz N Justice’s U Lite Up MyLife


Trooper has beautiful movement. Great front and rear. OFA Good and Eyes Clear. Whelped
9/2/16. Now Proven. Stud fee upon request.

TROOPER BREEDER/OWNERS: Debra and Mike Allen, CO-OWNED by Astrid Lawrence;
ETHAN 253-225-9988 cell; www.justicecockers.net
BOWIE
CH Pineshadows Brass Tax
CH Sharosa’s Roadshow Special T CANCH Denzil’s Attitude Adjuster
CH CANCH Ashleysown Kahlua
CH CANCH Roadshow-N-Legacee Obsesssion Roadshow’s Curtain Call
CH Tell-Tail’s Razz-Berry Pie
Roadshow Sweet Success CH Tell-Tail’s Shatter Proof
CH CANCH Roadshow-N-Legacee Obsession
GCHB KA-SA-RA-N-KA-RON’S THE BEAT GOES ON CH Ka-Ron’s Lexus

GCH Tell-Tail’s Proof Positive

CH Ka-Ron Positively E-Lexus

CH Ka-Ron N Roadshow Alexus


Ethan is a 10 year old Brown and Tan. He is very sound and produces typey with an excel-
lent temperament. He is Perm. CAER clear, PRA clear, OFA Hips Good, Patellas Normal.

OWNER: Kathy Korab, Ka-Sa-Ra Cockers;
New Castle, PA; 727-651-1437

CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH Lydgate Rise N' Shine

CH Lydgate Looks So Fine

GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson LOM-HT

CH Labaron's Sugarfoot

CH Nitaby's Candy Express

CH Labaron's Candy Apple

BISS CH CANCH KLAD SAMAMARI SHUT UP AND DRIVE CGN SDIN ETD TKA PKD-T

GCH Carbert Arikara Magic Touch

Countrystars N Canrick's Rush

Canrick's Undercover Angel

CH CANCH Klad Samamari Fire And Rain RN SDIN

TKP TEAM1 CW-SP EDT GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson

CH Samamari N Nickleby's It Girl LOM-HT

CH Bayserenade N Samamari's That Girl ROM

Bowie – FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION. Bowie is an outstanding young dog that is available
at limited stud to select, approved bitches by private treaty only, pending health testing. Bowie is
a compact dog with substance and style. He is a smart, happy, BISS winning dog that lives life to
the fullest. OFA Hips pending, CAER clear through 11/22. PRA DNA pending. Whelped 10/9/19.
Located in Alberta, Canada.

BREEDERS/OWNERS: Kelly Ladouceur ([email protected]) and Stephanie Kaul ([email protected])

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CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH Lydgate Rise N' Shine

CH Lydgate Looks So Fine

GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson LOM-HT

CH Labaron's Sugarfoot

CH Nitaby's Candy Express

CH Labaron's Candy Apple

BISS CH CANCH KLAD SAMAMARI SHUT UP AND DRIVE CGN SDIN ETD TKA PKD-T

GCH Carbert Arikara Magic Touch

Countrystars N Canrick's Rush

Canrick's Undercover Angel

CH CANCH Klad Samamari Fire And Rain RN SDIN

TKP TEAM1 CW-SP EDT GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson

CH Samamari N Nickleby's It Girl LOM-HT

CH Bayserenade N Samamari's That Girl ROM

FINISHED IN 4 DAYS UNDEFEATED
BISS WINNER FROM THE CLASSES
MULTI ASC AWARD OF MERIT WINNER

BOWIE Beauty and brains! Hips pending, CAER clear through 11/22. PRA DNA pending.
JT Whelped 10/9/19. Located in Alberta, Canada.
FARLEY
BREEDERS/OWNERS: Kelly Ladouceur ([email protected]) and Stephanie Kaul ([email protected])

CH April’s Beyond Reasonable Doubt

GCH Carbert Arikara Magic Touch

CH CANCH Carbert Arikara Vanilla Magic

CANCH Countrystars N Canrick’s Rush

CANCH Countrystars Thunder Alley

CANCH Canrick’s Undercover Angel

CANCH Lurian’s Here Comes Trouble

CH CANGCH KLAD SAMAMARI SWEET BABY JAMES SDN CW-SD CW-SCR1 SD-S (SP)

CH Lydgate Rise N’ Shine

GCHG Nickleby’s Hero On The Hudson

CH Nitaby’s Candy Express

CH CANCH Samamari N Nickleby’s It Girl

CH CANCH The Villa’s Monkey Business

CH Bayserenade N Samamari’s That Girl

CH Bayserenade StellaBy-Starlight

JT is a handsome dog that is at stud to approved bitches only. Stud fee on request. He is up on
leg with good substance and he is balanced front and rear. He has a beautiful head, a scissors
bite, and dark pigment. He has easy care coat, an outgoing temperament, and drive to work. 
OFA Excellent, CAER clear through Nov 2022. PRA DNA Clear/Non-Carrier. Whelped 7/6/16.

OWNER: Kelly Ladouceur, KLAD Cockers;
[email protected]

CH Coleman's Gentleman Jack

CH Star Quest Jumping Jack Flash

CH A To Z's Spellbinder

CH Starquest Street Fighting Man

CH Ashwood Laurent Fame N Fortune

CH Ashwoods Pretty Starquest

CH Twin Pines Jubilee Jumbles
GCH LAURENT ASHWOOD STARQUEST PUNCHLINE 
GCH Twin Pines Handsome Kenwood ROM-HT

CH Laurent's Walk The Line

CH Laurent's Cake Walk

CH Laurent Ashwood Front Of The Line

CH CANCH Laurent's Grand Opening

CH Laurent's Run For The Roses

CH Ashwood's Days Of Wine 'Nroses

Farley finished in 1 specialty weekend with three 5-point majors at 6 months of age. BOS to
BIFuturity and Select Dog at Spaniel Club as a 10 month old puppy. Beautiful front, shoulders,
topline, tailset, strong rear. Parents are perm clear. All OFA Good. Eyes clear 4/21. Whelped
3/20/19.

OWNERS: Laura Heidrich and Betty Ann Cornish; 13730 W Barr Rd, Manhattan IL 60442;
815-953-5692; [email protected]

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CH Razzmatazz Ringleader
CH Cin-Dee’s Laurent’s Grand Slam CH Cin-Dee’s Mona Lisa
CH Laurent’s Perfect Gentleman
CH CANCH Laurent’s Grand Opening CH Ashwood’s Fools Gold
CH Gallant The Beat Goes On
Laurent’s Wild One CH L.A.-Law’s Trumped Up Charges
CH Laurent’s Perfect Opportunity
LAURENT’S OPENING ACT CH Laurent’s Icecapades

CH L.A.-Law’s Just Beat It

CH Laurent’s What Are The Chances

CH Laurent’s Chances Are


Bradley – whelped 2/2/14. My only buff Opie son X the fabulous Goodie. Sound, happy (too
happy, naughty in the ring!), nice size and bone produces shorter blacks, good leg, pretty heads.
Multiple champion get from the puppy classes in limited breeding. OFA Fair, Eyes Clear.

BRADLEY

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

CH Foley's Hold Your Heart ROM-HT
GCHP Trinity's Tucked Under His Wing CH Trinity's Sunshine Rose
CH Foley's Hold Your Heart ROM-HT
GCHG Foley's Frat Party CGC Ashwood's Opening Day
GCHG Mardi Gras La Dolce Vita
Foley's Rum Swizzle CH Mardi Gras Diamonds And Pearls
CH Winelighter Potter
CH QUAIL RIDGE PARTY TILL YOU DROP GCH Gazon Pied D'Or Crazy For You

GCHG Mardi Gras Black Tie Affair RE MX MXB
MXJ MJB OF T2B CGC TKN ATT
CH Pied D'Or Three Times A Lady

CH Pied D'or N Winelight My Maria


BUDDY Buddy is an exciting young dog with a fabulous pedigree and great movement. Consistently
being recognized in the group ring. For your future consideration. OFA eyes clear February 2021,
hips pending, embark tested.

OWNER: Vicki Saxton;
415-971-9372; [email protected]

CH Overoak Rising Son LOMX-HT

CH Lydgate Rise N' Shine

CH Lydgate Looks So Fine

GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson LOM-HT

CH Labaron's Sugarfoot

CH Nitaby's Candy Express

CH Labaron's Candy Apple
CH SAMAMARI N DREAMFLIGHT'S HEART OF A HERO
GCHG Nickleby's Hero On The Hudson

CH Samamari's Hero Worship LOM-HT

CH Bayserenade N Samamari's That Girl ROM

GCH Pointbreak I Know Him By Heart

GCH Gina N Forman's Call Me Dickens

Pointbreak And So What

INTCH Serene Dance Til Sunrise

CARTER Carter is a tall, short-backed silver dog with great bone and substance and a huge side gait.
This lovely dog finished from the puppy classes with 4 majors. He has abundant, beautiful quality
hair, scissor bite and a beautiful face with big dark eyes, heavy mascara’ing and plush lips. As a
double-up on Sully, I expect Carter to produce stylistic dogs with extraordinary type and incred-
ible movement. PRA Normal, CAER Clear through 10/22, OFA Hips Fair. Limited availability by
private treaty only—not all bitches will be approved. Stud Fee on request. Ship SJC or SFO.

OWNERS: Stephanie Kaul and Terri Ann Flores; For stud inquiries, contact Stephanie: 408-242-7990; [email protected]

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