September 2021 ASC Bulletin

In This Issue:

January 2022 Show Information........... p.8
2022 National Specialty Information... p.24
2021 National Specialty Report........... p.28
July 2023 Judge Nominations Form.... p.67
ASCF Mid-Year Report....................... p.68

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]

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President’s
Message

By DIANE KEPLEY, ASC President

IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE PURINA EVENT
CENTER IN PERSON AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF OF CANCELLED,
POSTPONED, AND DELAYED EVENTS!

The 2021 National Specialty—better known as Many of our ASC members and friends who were
Christmas in July—was a huge success, in large part unable to attend the National this year were treated to
because of the leadership of our National Show Chair, an excellent livestream of all the conformation events
Dale Ward. Every member of her all-volunteer team at the show. Show Dog Video Pros was the exclusive
worked countless hours to make sure everyone had a provider of video services for conformation. We are in
great time at the show. Dale and company absolutely are negotiations with them at this time to have them return
on Santa’s Nice List! for next year’s National and possibly also the Flushing
Spaniel Show.
Our conformation judges at the National Specialty had
their work cut out for them from Futurity and the various One of the highly successful elements of our National
sweepstakes on Thursday, to breed classes on Friday and Specialty weekend was the various breeder education
Saturday. Our thanks to those judges: Mr. David Roberts seminars offered each day that were well-attended.
(sweeps), Mr. Casey Cooper (Futurity), and Mr. Michael Attendees were able to learn about grooming and han-
Faulkner and Mr. Kevin Flinn (breed classes). They all dling some of our most well-known handlers. There
did an excellent job! were also seminars on breeding from planning litters to
evaluating dogs, and a discussion of the breed standard
Congratulations to this year’s National Specialty Best from both the breeder and the judges’ point of view. We
of Breed winner from a stunning final lineup—GCHS would like to thank Doug Johnson and Bill Shelton for
Silver Pine Just in Time for Stich. This beautiful black sharing their expertise as breeders with all of us. Breeder
dog was bred by Sonia Santiago and is owned by April Education Chair, Linda Pitts, did an exceptional job orga-
Stich. Trooper was shown to his win by Per Rismyher. nizing all the seminars. Thanks Linda!

Best of Opposite to Best of Breed was the lovely Parti- The American Spaniel Club Foundation’s annual fund-
Color bitch—CH Laurent’s Fashion Show. Bred by Laura raiser on Friday night was an Ugly Sweater Breakfast for
Heidrich and Deb Sazma, Smoochie is owned and shown Dinner event that brought out some ‘interesting’ outfits
by Laura. and was a fun time for all. It also raised several thousand
dollars for the Foundation and its efforts for the health
This year’s Futurity winner came from the Black and welfare of our dogs.
variety—CH EPIC JanBet’s Obfuscation. Willis was bred
by James Davis and Beth Williams, is owned by James Unfortunately, because of COVID restrictions at the
Davis, Beth Williams and Jane T. Williams and was Purina Event Center, we were unable to have our annual
shown by Mike and Linda Pitts. Top Dog dinner. However, we presented special rosettes
to all those honorees in attendance. Congratulations to
Sunday at the Zone 2 Regional Specialty, Mrs. Mary everyone for your accomplishments in 2020!
Napper selected the Black veteran GCHP Beachstone’s
Blacklist as her Best of Breed winner. One of the most important things
Spader was shown by his breeder/ we all can do as people involved in
owner Karen Osper. purebred dogs and dog shows is help
each other in the spirit of sportsman-
There were also Qs, QQs, and ship. The AKC asks each of its mem-
MACHs galore in the Agility ring and ber clubs to nominate one person
throughout the Obedience/Rally com- as the club’s recipient of the AKC
petition! Outstanding Sportsmanship Award.

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> PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE is also looking into ways to expand breeder education to
a nationwide effort, in addition to educational events at
At this year’s National Specialty, the AKC Outstanding our National Specialty.
Sportsmanship Award for an ASC member was present-
ed to Kim Vavolo. For those of you who know Kim, you Members of the ASC Board were also updated on our
know she is a non-stop volunteer who is always ready to upcoming shows—because the planning never stops!
help at shows, with juniors, with Meet the Breeds, and
so much more. Kim is an excellent example of the spirit The Flushing Spaniel Show will once again return to
of sportsmanship—and it was an honor to be able to Knoxville, TN—January 14-16, 2022. The old Holiday Inn
present her with this award. has been remodeled and is now a Marriott Hotel, and will
again be our host hotel. The other hotel which has an
Before all the competition and celebrations began, ASC block is the Tennessean (next door). Please contact
ASC Board members met to discuss the business of the Show Chair Jane Williams if you have any questions
club and plan for the future. At this year’s July meeting, about the hotels or the show.
the Board reviewed the club’s Strategic Plan which has
now been in effect for five years. The Board is in the Plans are also well underway for the 2022 National
process of creating a new five-year plan to build on what Specialty Show—with a theme of Under the Big Top. The
has already been accomplished. show will be at Purina Farms—July 21-24, 2022. More
details will be coming in the weeks ahead but make your
Among the items the Board is considering is better plans now!
outreach and communication with ASC members and
the public, and a means by which ASC can give more What I am most pleased with is that so many of our
support to local and regional ASC member clubs. As part members were able to take part in our National Specialty
of the outreach effort, the ASC Board is planning surveys weekend, whether in person or online. Getting together
of the membership to better understand the direction after the troubles of the last 18 months was such a joy!
members would like the club to take, and how they Hopefully when we all gather again in Knoxville for the
are willing to help in that effect through volunteering. Flushing Spaniel Show, many of those troubles will be in
Development of a stronger communications strategy is a the rear-view mirror.
goal which the Board sees as a critical need. The Board
is also developing strategies to help ASC member clubs Hug your dogs and your loved ones—and continue to
in their efforts to continue to promote Cocker Spaniels stay safe!
and purebred dogs. Breeder Education chair Linda Pitts

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Treasurer’s
Report SEPTEMBER 2021

Submitted by BETH WILLIAMS, ASC TREASURER

Below, I have summarized our current finances. Please be reminded that ‘Restricted Funds’ are those invested in
Fidelity accounts to fund Perpetual Memorial Trophies (for which we are taxed). Our ‘Unrestricted Funds’ include our
checking account with Regions Bank and a surplus cash investment account with Fidelity.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [email protected].

FISCAL YEAR 2021 YEAR TO DATE

Source Revenue Expenses Net
$75,046.94 $18,332.79 $56,714.15
General Club Business $21,194.44
includes all non-show revenue and expenses $30,795.64 $9,601.20
TBD TBD
Flushing Spaniel Show TBD $39,527.23
January 2021 $105,842.58 $66,315.35

Cocker Spaniel National Specialty
July 2021

TOTALS*

¹ Totals without pending figures for July’s National

Current Checking Account Balance $ 133,588.523
Current Fidelity Account Surplus Cash Balance1 $ 23,518.75
Total Funds Available for unrestricted club use $ 157,107.27
Current Fidelity Perpetual Memorial Trophy (PMT) Balance2 $ 125,236.18
Total Fidelity Investments Account Balance $ 148,754.93

1 Surplus Cash = funds available for unrestricted club use, currently in a Fidelity account
2 Funds restricted to be used for Perpetual Memorial Trophies (PMTs)
3 Includes income related to The Cocker National prior to the show; does not include expenses related to the show

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JANUARY

2 0 2 2 FS LPUASNHI EI NL GS H O WU P D A T E By JANE T. WILLIAMS, Flushing Spaniel Show Chair

In five months the 104th Flushing Spaniel Show will At this time—first week in August—the judging assign-
be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Make your plans to ments for the specialties for the other flushing spaniel
be part of the show. The show will again be in the breeds are being made. Expecting to have specialties
World’s Fair Exhibition Hall and the host hotel will in conjunction with the Cocker Spaniels are Clumber
be the newly renovated Marriott Knoxville Downtown Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer
Hotel which was the former Holiday Inn. The reser- Spaniels, and Welsh Springer Spaniels. These breed
vation system for the Marriott has not yet gone live, clubs plan to host one or two specialties and others are
so keep checking the ASC website for updates and still considering the opportunity.
announcements.

SCHEDULE Thursday, January 13 Sunday, January 16
ASC Board Meeting Obedience and Rally
American Water Spaniel Classes though BOB
Friday, January 14 Boykin Spaniel Classes though BOB
Specialties Clumber Spaniel Classes though BOB
Sweepstakes Cocker Spaniel Black BOV
Judges Education Seminar Cocker Spaniel ASCOB BOV
Cocker Spaniel Parti BOV
Saturday, January 15 English Cocker Spaniel BOB
Obedience and Rally English Springer Spaniel BOB
Specialties Field Spaniel Classes though BOB
Cocker Spaniel Futurity Irish Water Spaniel Classes though BOB
Cocker Spaniel Classes through WB Sussex Spaniel Classes though BOB
English Cocker Classes through WB Welsh Springer Spaniel BOB
Welsh Spring Spaniel Classes through WB Junior Showmanship
Best In Show

Deann Jepson volunteered to chair the Trophy We will need stewards to work the rings; if you are
Committee with longtime chair Kim Vavolo. Please interested, please let David Roberts or I know. This is
look at the list they circulate of trophies and rosettes— a volunteer role, but if you steward at least a half day,
and donate. In the show’s premium list will be the your lunch will be provided.
following forms for your use; please note deadline or
early dates: Please check the ASC Website for 2022 Flushing
Spaniel Show updated information at:
Catalog Advertising . . . . . . . . . Kelly Ladouceur
www.americanspanielclub.org/events-results/
Judges Education Seminar . . . . . . Nancy Gallant 2022-flushing-spaniel-show

Purina Patron Seats . . . . . . . . . Laurie Foley and If you have questions about the show, contact me
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlene Ness at [email protected] or 334-324-4981. If I do not
answer the phone, please leave a message with your
Reserved Seating . . . . . . . . . . Linda Wright name. I get more than my share of spam calls.

Tack Room Reservation . . . . . . . Linda Donaldson

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From the
Secretary

Submitted by DAVID ROBERTS, ASC CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Hall of Fame Nominations Archival Chairperson, in the role as Chair of the
HOF, will gather all nominations and submit them
Consideration for Nomination to the HOF Committee. The Archival Committee
can make recommendations to the HOF Committee
The Hall of Fame is open to any former or current on the submitted list of candidates, but the HOF
member of the American Spaniel Club who it is felt has Committee with a simple approving majority vote
made a significant contribution to the American Spaniel makes the final decision.
Club organization itself or to the Cocker Spaniel breed.
Nominations are intended for people and not organiza- Any ASC Hall of Fame candidates, so nominated and
tions or kennels. Nominations can be made for an indi- voted in agreement for induction, are announced at the
vidual or couple as appropriate. Significant contribution American Spaniel Club Annual Meeting.
is defined as one that is important and had profound
impact in shaping the breed or the club as it is known Send HOF nominations to:
today. Significant contributions go beyond the bounds
of normal volunteerism, standards of ethics or animal Wilma Parker
husbandry and successful breeding programs. It is the
purpose of the Hall of Fame to capture for succeeding ASC HOF Chairperson
generations the memory of the extraordinary and not the
ordinary. [email protected]

Nominations The Ruby Award

Each year one new inductee can be granted to the The Ruby Perpetual Memorial Award was established
Hall of Fame for Service to the Organization and one for by the American Spaniel Club, Inc., together with the
Contribution to the Breed. Consideration for new induct- Friends of Ruby, to honor the achievements of CH. Pett’s
ees is granted on an annual basis, although new induct- Southwest Breeze, SH, MH, CD, WDX, the first Cocker
ees are not necessarily granted annually. By November Spaniel ever to attain this group of titles. The Ruby
1 of each year the Archival Committee Chairperson will Memorial Award recognizes the comprehensive achieve-
form a Hall of Fame (HOF) Committee and will be the ment of any Cocker Spaniel who earns all titles carried
non-voting chairperson of that committee. All past ASC by Ruby: a conformation championship, obedience title,
Presidents are eligible and invited to participate on the Master Hunter title and a Working Dog Excellent title.
HOF committee. The Committee is disbanded again after The Ruby Perpetual Memorial Award reflects a high level
the Annual Meeting in January and then reformed the of performance and breed type as defined in the breed
following October. standard and tested in competition and trials. The Ruby
Perpetual Memorial Award will be presented during the
Nominations are made annually and unless otherwise January ASC Annual Meeting in recognition of the honor
noted, close on October 31 for that year. and prestige it carries.

They come from two sources: Applications are due by November 1.

• Membership – ASC members may make nomina- Send nominations to:
tions through a Petition for Consideration. The
Petition is simply typed or written legibly on stan- David Roberts
dard paper and should state in sufficient detail the
name of the individual and their significant contri- ASC Corresponding Secretary
bution(s).
[email protected]
• The ASC Archival Committee – In the course of
their archival and historical duties, the committee Versatility Award
may discover and offer nominees for consideration
in addition to those from the membership. The The American Spaniel Club, Inc. will offer a Versatility
Award to members in good standing who have a flushing
spaniel achieving at least three titles at AKC authorized
events in the following categories:

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> FROM THE SECRETARY

Breed Conformation Hunting Test ognizes the versatility of the cocker spaniel that excels in
conformation while holding performance titles.
Obedience Tracking
Complete applications, including all of the
Rally Master Agility documentation below, for the Bentley Memorial
Award are due November 1st and should be sent to:
Field Trial
David Roberts
Earning three titles out of the seven listed is neces-
sary—one title must be a conformation Championship, ASC Corresponding Secretary
one title must be in either Obedience, Rally, or Agility
and one title must be in either Field, Hunting or Tracking. [email protected]
During the time the titles were earned, the flushing span-
iel must have been owned by a member of the club. The • Copy of the dog’s AKC Registration Certificate
award will be an engraved plaque. Only one plaque will • Copy of the Conformation title Certificate
be awarded if jointly owned. • Copy of performance title certificates
• Proof of conformation award(s) earned after dog
To apply, members must submit a copy of the AKC
registration papers, a copy of the AKC conformation fulfilled performance requirements
Championship certificate, and a copy of two other AKC
titles from the list to Versatility Award Chair, Jeanne The cocker spaniel being considered for the award
Grim, by November 1. The award will be presented at must be owned/co-owned by a member(s) of ASC
the ASC Annual Meeting in January. while the titles and awards were achieved. The Bentley
Memorial Award will be a ceramic statue of a cocker
Performance Versatility Award spaniel along with a $500 check. The Bentley Memorial
Award will be presented at some time during the January
The American Spaniel Club, Inc. will offer a ASC Flushing Spaniel Show in recognition of the honor
Performance Versatility Award to members in good and prestige it carries.
standing who have a flushing spaniel achieving at least
three titles at AKC authorized events in the following Requirements for the award:
categories:
The dog must be a conformation champion. The per-
Obedience Hunting Test formance titles may be earned before the conformation
Rally Master Tracking championship. The required conformation award(s) are
Field Trial Agility earned while holding the performance titles.

Earning three titles out of the six titles listed is nec- Acceptable Performance Titles
essary— one title must be in either Obedience or Rally
Master, one title must be in Agility and one title must • Titles in 3 areas of performance at the novice level
be in either Field, Hunting or Tracking. During the time (CD; NA/NAJ (both); TD or TDU; JH)
when two of the three titles were earned, the flushing
spaniel must have been owned by a member of the club. — OR —
The award will be an engraved plaque. Only one plaque
will be awarded if jointly owned. • Titles in 2 areas of performance if 1 title is from
an advanced level (CDX; OA/OAJ (both); TDX or
To apply, members must submit a copy of the AKC VST; SH or higher). The advanced title must be
registration papers, a copy of the three AKC titles from from a different area than the novice title.
the list to Versatility Award Chair, Jeanne Grim, by
November 1. The award will be presented at the ASC Acceptable Conformation Awards
Annual Meeting in January. (must be earned after performance titles)

The Bentley Memorial Award • 1 All Breed Best In Show or Reserve Best in Show
• 2 All Breed Group Placements (1-4)
The Bentley Memorial Award was established by • 3 Best in Specialty Show wins
the American Spaniel Club, Inc. and Carolee Douglas • 1 Owner-Handled Best In Show or
(Kapewood’s Versatile Cocker Spaniels), to honor the
achievements of CH LaMar’s Bentley UD TD AXP AJP, Reserve Best in Show
the first sporting dog to win an all-breed BEST IN SHOW • 2 Owner-Handled Group Placements (1-4)
and multiple BESTS IN SPECIALTY SHOW while holding
the titles of CDX, OA, and OAJ. The Bentley Award rec-

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By KARIN LINDE KLERHOLM

Getting to Know

the 2021 ASC NATIONAL Winners

BEST IN FUTURITY BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
TO BEST IN FUTURITY
Judged by Casey Cooper
CH LAURENT ASHWOOD FINAL SAY
CH EPIC JANBET OBFUSCATION
GCHP CH ASHWOOD’S TIME TO THRILL X CH LAURENT’S FINAL
GCH CH TOYBOX DOUBLE TROUBLE X ROSE
BIF GCH CH EPIC SANCTIMONIOUS SOCIALITE - Bred by Laura Heidrich
- Bred by James R. Davis, Elizabeth C. Williams - Owned by Laura Heidrich, Genea Jones
- Owned by James Davis, Beth Williams, Jane T. Williams
Laura, this was your 10th ASC BOS to Best in
James, Beth, and Jane, this is your third ASC Best In Futurity. How is your girl related to those that
Futurity winner, please tell us how you do it. How is have come before her ?
your dog related to the two that came before him and
what are the future plans for your breeding program? Gabby, Ch Laurent Ashwood Final Say, is the 10th cock-
er that I have bred/owned to win Best of Opposite Sex to
When it comes to Futurity wins, we’re 3-2-1: This is Best in Futurity. I have never won Best in Futurity; how-
James’ 3rd win as a breeder/owner, Beth’s 2nd win as an ever, Gabby’s dam, Trista—CH Laurent’s Final Rose—is a
owner, and her 1st win as a breeder. This year’s winner— granddaughter of my great producer—Derby, CH Laurent’s
Willis—is the son of the January 2015 Best in Futurity, Run For The Roses.  Farley, GCH Laurent Ashwood
WB, BOW, BOS winner GCH EPIC Sanctimonious Socialite Starquest Punchline’s dam—CH Laurent Ashwood Front
(Megan). Willis is the nephew of Megan’s repeat brother of the Line—is also a Derby daughter. Gabby’s sire Alan,
and the July 2017 Futurity winner CH EPIC Destined to GCH Ashdown’s Time To Thrill, is Derby’s half-broth-
Dance (A-A-Ron).  Our plans are to always keep our eyes
and minds open and think ahead at least two years when er on the
it comes to breedings. We utilize our knowledge of lines dam’s side
and pedigrees of both.  A
to help guide strong bitch
our eyes and line is the
minds but pay key and
attention to linebreeding
what we see on your best
in the ring. dogs. 

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> GETTING TO KNOW BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
TO BOV ASCOB
BEST OF VARIETY ASCOB
GCHS CH BLEUMOON’S
Judged by Kevin Flinn RASPBERRY BERET

GCHS CH DREAMFLIGHT SAMAMARI GCHB CH LOCH LOMOND N KAPLAR’S D’ARTAGNAN X CH
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO BLEUMOON’S PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
- Bred by Michelle Mitchell
GCHG CH NICKLEBY’S HERO ON THE HUDSON X GCH CH - Owned by Esther Kostelnik, Michelle Mitchell, Bart Hetrick,
POINTBREAK I KNOW HIM BY HEART
- Bred and Owned by Terri Ann Flores, Stephanie Kaul Beth Moore

Steph and Terri Ann, this is your second straight ASC Esther, you have been Berry’s handler from the very
BOV win with your boy Tyler. Was this win sweeter beginning when she won Best In Futurity at the ASC
than the first one? What are your plans for him in Flushing Show back in 2019 and then BOS to BV at
the future; he seems to be walking in his father’s the 2020 Flushing Show. Can you tell us a little about
footsteps. her development as a show dog?

Great question, Karin. I don’t know if we’d say this Berry has
win was sweeter than the first one, as it’s always an grown from
incredible feeling to win the variety at ASC. With that a stunning
said, Tyler winning Best of Variety at the National puppy when
Specialty was extra special and honestly very emotional I first met
for both Terri Ann and I. I felt Sully (Tyler’s sire) all her at six
around Purina that weekend with all the memories he months old
and I had built there, so to watch his son follow in his to a beau-
footsteps was overwhelming for me (in a good way!). In tiful girl in
Terri Ann’s case, she watched Tyler’s win via livestream her prime
from her home in California while she cared for her now. It has
mother who is recovering from a serious health issue. been a won-
derful expe-
Our future plans for Tyler are varied. At some point, rience grow-
Tyler will return to California where I’m excited for the ing with
opportunity to be back at the end of his lead. No one her. In the
can replicate Mike Pitts’ genius with him—they make beginning
an incredible team—but I’ll give it my all. Terri Ann will I was just
work with Tyler on the performance side of things, add- along for
ing some titles to the end of his name. And most exciting the ride as
will be to watch what type of producer he will be. As she stormed
a double up on Sully, my hopes for him (and his litter around the
brother, Carter) are high. ring but now, as we have worked together and developed
trust in each other, we are a team. I know that no matter
how Berry feels she will always give 110%, and it’s up
to me to support her in that effort.

BEST OF VARIETY PARTI

Judged by Kevin Flinn

GCH CH LAURENT’S FASHION SHOW

GCHG CH DALIN’S WEST COAST CONNECTION X CH
LAURENT’S SHOW OFF CD BN RA CGC
- Bred by Laura Heidrich, Deborah Sazma
- Owned by Laura Heidrich

Laura, we usually see you winning with your
charges in the Black and Ascob varieties, but this
lovely girl is your third generation of Parti colors.
What are your future plans in this Variety?

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> GETTING TO KNOW and shown by Mike
and Linda Pitts. His
Smoochie, Ch Laurent’s Fashion Show is the current pedigree consisted
third generation of my parti line, but she goes back to the of European and
brother of my original parti bitch from 1996, Katie—CH American blood-
JCT n Laurent’s Never Say Never.  I actually have many lines.
parti champions bred under the Laurent prefix, just not
Pierre—CH Very
as many as the Vigie Nobody Is
solids. My plans Perfect—came from
with Smoochie the UK. Linda fin-
are the same ished Pierre quick-
as my plans for ly for his owners,
my solid lines, Simon Whincup and
to breed great Fran Glendinning.
examples of the He had a wonder-
breed, no matter ful temperament,
the variety.  I good conformation,
plan to special substance and great
Smooch for a attitude. He pos-
while and then sessed traits that would be of value to our American
prove her and bloodlines. He was bred by well-known Cocker breeder,
her sister in the Laurent Pichard, of Switzerland. It was exciting when
whelping box, we got the opportunity to be part of co-owning Pierre as
most likely line- a special here in the US. He was the Number One Parti
breeding them.  Color for 2020.

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX We then bred Mila to Pierre which produced Gary. He
TO BOV PARTI is an outcross breeding, but the common factor is that
many of the dogs in his pedigree have similar and con-
GCH NORMANDY SILHOUETTE N sistent traits. We are looking forward to Gary’s future,
JAVALIN BACHELOR PARTI with the hopes that he will make a positive contribution
to our beloved breed.
GCHS CH VERY VIGIE NOBODY IS PERFECT X CH KAMPS’-
NORMANDY’S ROCK THE RUNWAY BEST OF VARIETY BLACK
- Bred and Owned by Regina Beinhauer, Linda Pitts, Jackie
Judged by Michael Faulkner
Cavallin
GCHS CH SILVER PINE
Regina, Linda, and Jackie, your dog has a little JUST IN TIME FOR STICH
European/UK mix in his pedigree on both his father’s
and mother’s side. Please tell us about that. MULTI INT’L CH SILVER PINE BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL / CH APRIL’S
JUSTICE LEAGUE
“Gary” is the progeny of years of owning and - Bred by Sonia Maria Barbosa Santiago
co-breeding with my good friends and mentors, Harriet - Owned by April Stich
Kamps, Jackie Cavallin and Linda Pitts.
April, this was Troopers third straight BOV and sec-
Gary’s dam “Mila” was sired by Lewis—CH Baliwick ond BOB at the ASC and this time you got to be there
Tribute By Afterglow. He was purchased as a puppy ringside to watch him win. Please tell us about your
from breeders Jason Lynn, Michael Gadsby and Fran feelings.
Glendinning in the UK. Lewis was shown by Mike and
Linda, and won back to back WD and BW at the ASC I was ringside at the January 2020 show when judge
Flushing Show and ASC National in 2011. Kyle Robinson awarded Trooper Black Best of Variety. It
was a dream come true! I missed the January 2021 show
Gary’s grand dam, Susie—Ch Normandy’s Rockelle— in Florida where he was awarded Best Cocker at the
produced several champion offspring for me and also Flushing Show. This year was such a nail biter. As judge
for Jackie when bred to CH Javalin’s Lead Off Man. Michael Faulkner started pulling dogs out and Trooper
Susie’s sire, CH Afterglow Party Colour was owned with Per stayed in the lineup, I thought...it’s been fun,
and at the end, he’s coming home to me. I so love this
boy. As the line got longer and we were trying to figure

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> GETTING TO KNOW Paisley is
out the judge’s method, I stopped breathing when he a breeder’s
pulled BOW and then Trooper! I had to keep reminding dream come
myself to breathe...it’s not over until the judge points. true! When I
When he did point at Trooper for the black variety win- think of all she
ner I remember screaming and tears began...Trooper is a has accom-
breeder’s dream dog. plished in
her 2 years, I
He so reminds me of many of the dogs behind him. As feel thrilled,
most people know, I’m a headhunter, but his movement honored, and
is outstanding. He has been thoroughly appreciated by blessed. She
breeder judges. When the three dogs eligible for Best in is a product
Show entered the ring, we all wondered why there were of seven gen-
3 tables lined up. As I sat there watching, I admired erations for
the other 2 dogs who were stiff competition. I still get Lehi. I spend
goosebumps as I watch Trooper fly around the ring...Per hours and
has him moving and free stacking impeccably. I just love hours pouring
the outline he makes as he glides around the ring. When over pedigrees,
judge Kevin Flynn pointed, I was beside myself. It’s been searching for
beyond imagination what this pair has achieved. Trooper dogs well up
is currently in the kitchen having breakfast and now on leg, with
sleeps in my bed. He’s retired, but you might see him in pretty sloping
the Stud dog class or when he’s a veteran. top lines, and a long elegant neck. I’m always striving to
improve my line. It thrills me when another breeder or
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX judge sees her and says, “I bet she goes back to Gypsy!”
TO BOV BLACK My answer… “Yes, as a matter of fact, Gypsy—GCHG
Lehi’s Crystal Ball at BluRiver—is her grandmother!”
GCHS CH LEHI N AMIKCREEK
DESIGN OF MANY COLORS BEST OF BREED

GCHP CH TRINITY’S TUCKED UNDER HIS WING X CH LEHI N Judge: Kevin Flinn
AMIK-CREEK FORTUNE COOKIE
- Bred by Heidi Armour, Ann T. Morgante GCHS CH SILVER PINE
- Owned by Heidi Armour, Ann Morgante, Barbara Guyer JUST IN TIME FOR STICH

Heidi, Ann, and Barbara, your girl was the ASC Best BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
In Futurity winner at the 2020 ASC Flushing Show, TO BEST OF BREED
BOS to BOV at the 2021 ASC Flushing show, and now
BOS to BOV at the 2021 ASC National Specialty. Your GCH CH LAURENT’S FASHION SHOW
girl is the 7th generation of the Lehi lineage—please
tell us about it. Congratulations to all the winners at the 2021 ASC
National Specialty!

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J J YY J
J Morgan’s Journey from
Pandemic Puppy to
PET THERAPY DOG

By JOYCE MCINTYRE, ASC THERAPY DOG COMMITTEE CHAIR &
LORY GRIFFEN, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

PART TWO test will be coming up in August for his Therapy Dog
Certification. It’s very exciting to think he has come this
In the first article about Morgan’s Journey to pet thera- far and will be proving his abilities for pet therapy during
py, we met Morgan, his breeders, his brother, Sawyer, and the testing. I am honored to be Morgan’s handler for his
learned about his first year with Lory and Jeff Griffen. journey to pet therapy!
Morgan came to his family during the Covid lockdown,
but Lory and Jeff found a way to socialize Morgan in Did you and your husband take Morgan and
such a way that he now displays positive behavior and Sawyer on more trips for socialization? What
confidence to train for pet therapy. Morgan also got his experiences do you feel were beneficial to him
feet wet in the show ring and did very well while learning on his journey to Pet Therapy in these trips?
to love being around different people and different dogs
of all sizes. Morgan is also well on his way to becoming a We do a lot of traveling in the summer, and we always
certified therapy dog. take the dogs. The dogs are never left in a boarding ken-
nel. We camp, hike, and visit with relatives and friends
Lory will share with us their experiences in obedience all over the United States. My husband is a hobbyist pho-
and therapy dog class as well as their trips camping and tographer. We travel all over shooting photos of covered
hiking. Morgan and family even traveled to see human bridges, waterfalls, landscapes, wildlife and anything of
relatives and their dogs. Now for more of Morgan’s interest to us. The dogs get to see, meet and greet people
Journey… of all ages and clothing which is important for socializa-
tion. They see people, animals, hear different noises, feel
What training classes did you enroll Morgan in different surfaces and experience situations they would
to begin his formal obedience training and to never experience at home. We walk on wiggly bridges,
prepare him for testing to become a certified soft, hard, wet squishy mossy grasses, hear noises of the
Therapy Dog? night such as owls, coyotes, croaking frogs, and all kinds
of noises they would never hear in the city. Therapy dogs
Morgan was entered in S.T.A.R. Puppy, Rally, Canine hear many different sounds in facilities, and they need
Good Citizen, Canine Good Citizen Advanced and to be prepared for them. The dogs should be interested
Therapy Dog classes to prepare him to become a certified but never scared by them. Many people on our trips
Therapy Dog. He has his S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification, come up to pet the dogs; some ask first, but some just
Canine Good Citizen title and automatically put their hands out and pet which is what
will soon be tested for his Canine would happen in a facility. Many people associate with
Good Citizen Advanced title. The cockers in their own life. I have had several people on
our trips want to take photos of the dogs and photos of
themselves with the dogs to take home to show the rest
of their family. One thing we also teach the dogs is never
to take food from strangers. They must learn the “leave
it” command solidly. We don’t know if the food is some-
thing that our pups should not be eating; therefore, they
are taught never to take anything at all from a stranger
or pick something up from the ground or floor. One of

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> TPRETAITNHIENRGAPY

He has such nice coat that he will be a joy to groom
before each visit which is a requirement for all thera-
py dogs. All therapy dogs must have a bath and nails
trimmed—usually a couple days before each visit to pre-
vent them from being sharp—ears cleaned, teeth brushed
and coat groomed before each visit. My dogs love to be
groomed. Morgan and Sawyer have been groomed by
their breeders, Silverhall, or myself weekly since they
were at least 4 weeks old. They love being groomed and
usually fall asleep on the table.

our training homework assignments was to place kibble Is the certification test date set for Morgan to
on the floor in front of Morgan, and he had to leave it test for Pet Therapy? How do you know that he
until given to him. Not only am I able to place the kib- is ready for the certification test?
ble or treats in front of him, but I am able to place the
kibble or treats up his legs and have him hold them until The test is set for August. Morgan seems to be ready
I give him each treat while he is in the down position. for the test. He loves to learn, and he loves people.
He is such a good boy! I do this while each dog is in the He loves to please and has true cocker spirit and atti-
down position side by side which is even more difficult tude—I’m the one with the nerves. He is such a happy
for them. boy—his smiling little face and joyful personality always
cheers me. I am always in a happy mood with him. He
We trained at our mall in a class with many people is such a sweet little man with a happy personality. He
and lots of different floor surfaces— some carpeted, some is always bouncing with joy who learns very quickly and
very shiny (which we would experience in most facili- loves obedience training. Anything new that involves
ties), lots of stairs, elevators, shopping with nice fluffy movement is fun for him. Morgan loves to learn tricks
toys, enticing food, and great smells, just to mention a so we will incorporate tricks into his therapy visits. Most
few of the distractions of the class. That was an excellent people love to watch the dogs do tricks even if it is just
class for the dogs to get ready for being therapy dogs. a sit or down. He doesn’t just do a simple spin; he spins
Because we still have some Covid restrictions here, we and jumps through the air with all four feet off the floor.
were 6 feet away from each other and most of us were His roll is so fast that he does it three times before he
still wearing our masks. It was definitely a fun class. I stops. He is such a joy to have as part of our family.
feel Morgan is definitely ready to take his exam. He has
been well socialized even through all the Covid restric- Share with the readers some experiences you
tions. He loves people, other dogs of all sizes and loves will always remember about training Morgan
to receive lots of attention. He loves obedience training for Pet Therapy.
and loves to visit with people. He is ready for the test!
Morgan is such a happy, playful boy. He wants to play
One of the challenges when we do go on trips is the with all the dogs around him. The most difficult part
Cocker coat. Sawyer has a very full dense coat; therefore, of training was to teach him that he couldn’t play with
he has been cut down into a field trim. Morgan has very every dog. Sometimes he would walk on his back legs
easy care, very straight shiny mature male coat. He has like a person and howl like a hound talking to them. He
been known to see a mud puddle and jump straight into loves other dogs and the bigger the better. The rougher
the middle of it and be soaking wet and full of mud. As they play, the better he likes them. His attention span
soon as he dries, the mud, dirt and debris will fall out. He was not always very long, and food was not always his
does not mat easily as long as he is misted and brushed motivation. He loves to look around him to see what is
throughout. I consider his coat to be very correct cocker happening. A lawnmower is so much fun, and the poodle
coat. It isn’t overly done but just enough to look nice next door is so cute!
with no patterning.
Because of Covid, we have not been able to have any
large gatherings. When we went to see our family in New
England, we had a nice outside BBQ. A family friend had
cancer as a child and has many challenges now includ-
ing being deaf. The dogs were off leash in the backyard
when this man came to the gathering, and Morgan was
immediately drawn to him. Morgan stayed with him giv-

continued >

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> PET THERAPY in the world. Plus, he is a cocker;
they have nerves of steel. He came
ing him gentle kisses and “paws up,” playing by his side from great beginnings—Silverhall
for quite some time. Morgan would go back to check on Cockers!
him throughout the day. I was proud of Morgan for being
so gentle, kind and intuitive. Special thanks to Lory Griffen for
sharing Morgan’s story and his jour-
Morgan’s trainer is very proud of how well he has ney to becoming a therapy dog. Lory
done with training and how confident he handles events and Jeff have taken Morgan from
as they arise. Morgan does not seem to be bothered by a young puppy to a well-socialized
much of anything. Even a suddenly opened umbrella and obedience trained young man.
or dropped pan is no cause for alarm. I am pretty sure Sawyer, their seven year old cocker,
our camping cured him of any and all the scary things has been a great role model for young
Morgan. In the next article, Lory will
share with us the final preparation
for therapy dog testing. I predict we
will all want to congratulate Morgan
and his family on a job well done
and enjoy pictures of him wearing
his therapy dogs tags and organiza-
tion bandana. Stay tuned……you do
not want to miss seeing pictures of Morgan as he makes
his first therapy visit. I KNOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT
THERAPY DOG, MORGAN!

Joyce McIntyre
ASC Therapy Dog Committee, Chair
Cocker Spaniel Club of Central Oklahoma, President
Oklahoma City Obedience Club, Member
TDI evaluator and Therapy Dog handler of DeeDee—
Tailormade Pretty Reflection

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Training

Let's Go Bar Hopping

By KELLY LADOUCEUR, KLAD Cockers » [email protected]

YOU CAN START EARLY AGILITY FOUNDATION TRAINING WITH PUPPIES OF ANY AGE.

AS I continue to explore the wide range of activities the handler to determine whether the dog was safe or not
that you can do with your Cocker, I would be while on the obstacle.
foolish to leave out the exciting sport of agility.
Whether you want to compete or just take part in a fun activity, Although it can look like agility is a sport where the
agility is a great way to burn off some of your dog’s energy. dog and handler run wild, it takes a lot of training to
Ideally you want to find a good instructor and take some class- achieve the higher titles. A bit of training can potentially
es, so that you can learn how to play safely. Agility equipment help you earn an intro level title, but in order to truly
can be dangerous if not used correctly. Dogs need to learn to succeed there is a lot of work that needs to be done.
respect the contact zones and how to get on and off of equip- You and your dog need to learn to work as a team in
ment safely. Also, dogs under the age of 18 months should not order to complete the course in the order designed by
be doing a lot of jumping, as their bones are still growing and the judge. The dog has to learn to focus on the obsta-
too much impact on the joints can cause injury to the growth cles, so that they can see what’s coming next, while also
plates. Fortunately there is training that can be done without keeping an eye on the handler to ensure that they follow
jumping, to teach your dog the foundation required to success- the handler’s directions. Although many dogs are pretty
fully navigate agility courses. sure that they can read and do the course without the
handler, this is not the case. It is the handler’s job to
There are a myriad of agility associations with which understand the course and to figure out the best way to
you can compete. The big one for those with purebred run it. It almost never happens that the handler can run
dogs in the US is the AKC. Also well-known are the the course with the dog on the same side, so the handler
Canine Performance Events (CPE) organization, North has to figure out how to switch sides with the dog. There
American Dog Agility Council (NADAC), United States are a number of different crosses that the handler can use
Dog Agility Association (USDAA) and Teacup Dogs to accomplish a change of sides. But you have to teach
Agility Association (TDAA). In Canada we have the CKC, your dog how to respond to your cues and how to handle
NADAC and the Agility Association of Canada (AAC). those crosses, otherwise you run the risk of completely
Each of the individual organizations has their own set confusing them on course.
of rules, which anybody wishing to compete should
download and become familiar with, as well as dog You can start early agility foundation training with
registration requirements. I can’t emphasize enough the puppies of any ages. They can be introduced to a variety
importance of knowing and understanding the rules for of surfaces, including moving surfaces like a wobble
any organization you want to compete with—that can board, a tilt board and other strange things. Puppies can
make the difference between qualifying or not.
continued >
An agility course is a series of obstacles that must
be completed in order and under a set amount of time
in order to earn a qualifying score. There are different
kinds of courses—some only have jumps and weave
poles, some have the contact equipment, and others are
variations on a theme. Some of the obstacles that can be
used are jumps (bar jumps, panel jumps and tire jumps),
a teeter (seesaw), a dog walk, an A frame, weave poles
and a pause table. Different organizations have different
rules, but in general the dog must touch the contact
equipment (teeter, dog walk and A frame) in a particular
area in order to be considered to be getting on and off of
the equipment safely. Most organizations use a different
color of paint on the contact zone to make it easier for

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> TRAINING We are fortunate in cockers to have several incredi-
bly talented agility trainers and competitors. Their dogs
be taught contact behaviors, such as keeping two back have earned multiple MACH titles and competed world-
feet on a platform while the front feet are off. Teaching a wide. They are dedicated to the sport and are always
solid 2-on/2-off behavior can be incredibly helpful once working on improving their skills and finding ways to
you start introducing your dog to the contact equipment. communicate even more effectively with their cockers.
Puppies can be taught to go around cones and jump They represent our breed at all of the major dog events
standards, to prepare for wrapping around equipment (Westminster, ASC, the AKC National Championship in
to make tight turns when running the more challeng- December), and they do it extremely well. I don’t want to
ing courses. Puppies can also start learning the body name names, for fear of missing somebody and causing
mechanics for the weave poles, learning to bend as they hurt feelings, but you can look on the ASC website to see
go through the poles. Another important skill that can the names of some of the dogs that have had amazing
be taught from day one is start line stays. Start line stays accomplishments, and see who their breeders, trainers
are really hard for a lot of dogs, because the sport of and owners were or are. They might even inspire you to
agility is so intrinsically rewarding for most dogs. Having give it a try with one of your dogs!
a solid start line stay allows the handler to walk several
obstacles away from the dog, so that if the dog is really This has been a very high level introduction to agility.
fast, the handler isn’t running after them right from the If it’s something that you think you and your dog may be
start. If you’ve never had to chase a fast agility dog, you interested in, I strongly encourage you to find a local dog
probably don’t realize how impossible it is to actually training facility to sign up for some classes. You’ll both
catch them. enjoy the time spent together learning something new.

Like most dog sports, agility has several levels of com-
petition. The Novice level is fairly attainable, if you take
some classes and spend the time training your dog. If you
want to compete at the higher levels and earn titles like
Master Agility Champion (MACH), it requires more dedi-
cation than a class once or twice a week and some prac-
tice. You have to work with a trainer that understands
what is needed at the higher levels, from both the dog
and the handler. This is the same for most of the sports
we play with our dogs—achieving success at the higher
levels requires dedication, time and help from others.
The saying “It takes a village” applies here, without a
doubt. The really skilled teams make agility look easy;
like a sport that anybody can play. But the truth is that it
requires training for both the handler and the dog.

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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SHOW REPORT | JULY 22-24, 2021

American Spaniel Club

JULY2021

National
Specialty

By DALE WARD, SHOW CHAIR

CHRISTMAS IN JULY HAS FINALLY skillfully found his winners in each class and selected his
choices for Bests in each category. His Best in Veteran
HAPPENED, EVEN THOUGH WE HAD Sweepstakes was GCHP CH Beachstone’s Blacklist;
Best in Bred-By-Exhibitor Sweepstakes was GCH CH
TO WAIT AN EXTRA YEAR! Rexbon Have A Lil Faith in Me and BOS to Best in Bred-
By-Exhibitor Sweepstakes was Monarch’s Rockin’ The
The American Spaniel Club Cocker Spaniel National Catwalk with Playlist; and his Best in Owner-Handled
Specialty, planned by the Zone II show committee for Sweepstakes was CH Shanajen’s Walk of Fame and BOS
July 2020, was postponed as all our lives were turned to Best in Owner-Handled Sweepstakes was Che-Lee’s
upside down by COVID-19. With many hurdles to clear, Cherry Parfait.
protocols, changes to protocols, rules and regulations,
changes to rules and regulations, doubts, relief from Following Sweepstakes classes, the exhibitors and
doubts, and finally gathering with greetings and hugs, spectators welcomed Kenneth (Casey) Cooper to the
the show did go on at the Purina Farms Event Center ring for Cut-Down Sweepstakes classes and the Futurity
in Gray Summit, MO, July 22-24, 2021. The stage was Stake Classes. Best in Cut Down Sweepstakes went to
set in Christmas trees, decorations, garlands, and other GCH CH Dalin’s Don’t Talk Back, with BOS to Best
sparkly stuff prepared by Karin Klerholm, Diane Gilbert, in Cut Down Sweepstakes honors going to GCHG CH
and many others. Soundview’s Master of the North. The Futurity judging
is always a highlight of the National Specialty (and of
ASC at Purina really began on Wednesday, July 21, the ASC Flushing Spaniel Show in January) because of
with the first in-person Board meeting in a year and a the procedure by which these puppies are nominated by
half, and with Breeders’ Education events focused on their breeders to enter these classes. First, the owner of
bathing, grooming, training, and presentation in the ring the dam must be an ASC member; then, s/he recogniz-
of cocker spaniels. These Breeders’ Ed presentations/ es the value of the dam and of the sire enough to have
lessons were valuable to new exhibitors and seasoned health testing done on each of them after the age of two.
veterans alike, with 60 attendees registered. At this Following the breeding, and before the pups are whelped,
point in my report, I’d like to send kudos to Linda Pitts, the dam must be nominated, sending her health testing
Breeders’ Education Chair for our show, for planning and and that of the sire to the Futurity chair. Then, after the
implementing all of our Breeders’ Ed seminars! litter is born, each individual puppy must be nominated
through the ASC Futurity chair and entered into the show
On Thursday, the show began with eager Agility through the superintendent. The Futurity classes are so
exhibitors making their way over the jumps, up and very special, and it is an honor to be nominated and
down the ramps, and through the hoops. Many thanks elected to judge these classes at either of the two ASC
to Vivian Hudson and her crew for their dedication to shows. Mr. Cooper selected CH Epic JanBet Obfuscation
a highly successful Agility trial during the weekend. as his Best in Futurity winner and Laurent Ashwood
David Roberts began Sweepstakes judging at 10 a.m. Final Say as his BOS to Best in Futurity winner.
on Thursday with Veterans’ Sweepstakes, followed by
BBE Sweeps and Owner-Handled Sweeps. Mr. Roberts

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Breeders Education continued on Thursday at the con- AKC standard for our breed. This written standard is the
clusion of judging with a Preservation Breeding seminar guide for licensed judges as they make their decisions in
led by Bill Shelton and Doug Johnson. Their presentation the ring. The discussion included points about structure,
was very breed-specific to cocker spaniels and provided showmanship, and “form follows function”, along with
excellent information on developing a focused breeding many great photographs of cocker spaniels in action.
program. This was followed by a panel Q & A discussion The ASC Foundation dinner—Ugly Sweater Party—was
led by very successful breeders Bonnie Pike, Debbie the final event of the day on Friday with a great time
Knight, and Linda Donaldson. had by all.

On Friday morning at 9:00, regular class judging began Regular Class judging was concluded on Saturday
with Judge Michael Faulkner bringing Black cocker span- with Judges Kevin Flinn and Michael Faulkner adjudi-
iels into the ring. He judged the regular classes through cating Juniors, Veterans classes and the three Varieties.
WD and WB where he selected Vatican Designer Genes Michael Faulkner chose Angelina Dobmeier, showing
as his Winners Dog, Normandy Silhouette Not By Chance CH Tl’s Very Special Agent, as his Best Junior Handler,
as his Reserve Winners Dog, Laurent Ashwood Final and Bobby Brown, showing GCHS CH Cameo Siloet’s
Say as his Winners Bitch, and Toybox Annalize My Ruff Gold Coast Legacy, as his Reserve Best Junior Handler.
Ryder as his Reserve Winners Bitch. Mr. Faulkner then Moving on to the first set of varieties for the day, Mr.
judged Parti-color regular classes through WD and WB Faulkner selected GCH CH Silver Pine Just in Time
where he selected Crestrail’s Kid
Natural as Winners Dog, Topaz for Stich as his Black Best of
N Begay’s He’s My Dreamboat Variety winner and GCH CH
TKN as Reserve Winners Dog, Lehi N Amikcreek Design of
Peri’s Peppermint as Winners Many Colors as his Black BOS
Bitch, and PBJ’s Pineapple to Best of Variety. Kevin Flinn
Moon as Reserve Winners Bitch. chose GCHB CH Dreamflight
Samamari Holding Out for a
Also at 9:00, cocker spaniels Hero as Ascob Best of Variety
were competing in obedience and GCHS CH Bleumoon’s
and rally obedience as well as Raspberry Beret as his Ascob
continuing to compete in the agility ring. High In Trial BOS to Best of Variety. In Parti
obedience was Juhl’s Enchanted Liaison CDX BN CGC. colors, Mr. Flinn selected CH Laurent’s Fashion Show as
Thank you to Sue Kelly and Richard Beaton for chair- Best of Variety and CH Normandy Silhouette N Javalin
ing the obedience competition and keeping everything Bachelor Parti as his BOS to Best of Variety. The final
running so smoothly. Highest Scoring Dog & AJ Award judging of the show was done by Mr. Flinn as he award-
Winner in Agility was Dot D, MACH2 Dezwin’s Dot D Do ed his Best of Breed to Black variety winner, GCH CH
Right CD BN RA MXS MJS PJD MFB TQX T2B CA DCAT. Silver Pine Just in Time for Stich; BOS to BOB to Parti
Reserve High In Trial and The Bailey Award winner was variety winner, CH Laurent’s Fashion Show; Best NOHS
Danica, MACH3 Catch Me’s Petal to the Metal MXB MJS to GCHG CH Mardi Gras Black Tie Affair RAE MX MXB
NF TKN. The Brookie Preferred Award winning was MXJ MJB OF T2B CGC TKN; Best BBE to Silhouette
Myra, MACH 4 PACH 6 Miss Myra Ktyra MXS2 MJC2 Cuttingedge Heads Up, and Best Veteran to GCHS CH
MXP15 MXPS2 MJP16 PAX6 XF T2B3. Cameo Siloet’s Gold Coast Legacy.

Judge Kevin Flinn took over the conformation ring I would like to add a final thank you to everyone on
at 1:00 p.m. with judging of the ASCOB variety through my show committee for your support, both physical and
WD and WB. Mr. Flinn selected Silhouette Cuttingedge mental, during the time we have spent preparing for and
Heads Up as Winners Dog, Soundview’s Pole Position carrying out this show. Thank you also to the staff at
as Reserve Winners Dog, Cocoa’s All Eyes on Me as Purina Farms for working with us and for using creative
Winners Bitch and Laurent’s Best Dressed as Reserve solutions for problems that arose during the preparation
Winners Bitch. over the last year.

At the conclusion of judging on Friday, Clyde and Normally, we say, “Congratulations!” to the winners,
Barbara Shaw took the podium for the final Breeders Ed but in this case, I believe we are ALL winners since we
event, a “Blue Book” presentation with discussion of the were able to be together with our cocker spaniels and
with our “dog show friends.” I love you all.

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CANDIDS
courtesy of our members

2021 NATIONAL SPANIEL SHOW PHOTOS

BEST OF BREED
GCHS Silver Pine Just In Time For Stich

April Stich

BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED | 31 |
CH Laurent’s Fashion Show
Laura Heidrich

All show photos courtesy of Luis Sosa

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2021 NATIONAL SPANIEL SHOW

BEST VETERAN
GCHS Cameo Siloet’s Gold Coast Legacy
Lisa Brown, Diana Wehry, Johnathan Wehry

| 32 | BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR
Silhouette Cuttingedge Heads Up

Linda Pitts, Brandon Edge

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2021 NATIONAL SPANIEL SHOW

BEST OWNER HANDLED
GCHG Mardi Gras Black Tie Affair RAE MX MXB MXJ MJB OF T2B CGC TKN

Rosemary Logrie

BEST STUD DOG | 33 |
GCHG Conquest’s Maze Runner

Mariecel Torres-Young

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BEST JUNIOR
Angelina Dobmeier showing CH Tl’s Very Special Agent

Terri Procuniar, Angelina Dobmeier

| 34 | RESERVE BEST JUNIOR
Bobby Brown showing GCHS Cameo Siloet’s Gold Coast Legacy

Lisa Brown, Diana Wehry, Johnathan Wehry

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AGILITY

HIGHEST SCORING DOG & AJ AWARD
MACH2 Dezwin’s Dot D Do Right CD BN RA MXS MJS PJD MFB TQX T2B CA DCAT

Kala Sizemore

| 36 | RESERVE HIGHEST SCORING DOG & THE BAILEY AWARD
MACH3 Catch Me’s Petal To The Metal MXB MJS NF TKN
Susan Hartman

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AGILITY

BROOKIE PREFERRED AWARD
MACH 4 PACH 6 Miss Myra Ktyra MXS2 MJC2 MXP15 MXPS2 MJP16 PAX6 XF T2B3

Tammy Fairchild

OBEDIENCE

HIGH IN TRIAL COCKER | 37 |
Juhl’s Enchanted Liaison CDX BN CGC

Sheryl Juhl

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2021

> 2021 NATIONAL SPANIEL SHOW PHOTOS

BV LA RAI ECTKY

BEST OF VARIETY
GCHS Silver Pine Just In Time For Stich

April Stich

BEST OPPOSITE SEX SELECT DOG
GCH Lehi N Amikcreek Design Of Many Colors GCHP Beachstone’s Blacklist

Heidi Armour, Ann Morgante, Barbara Guyer Karen Osper

SELECT BITCH AWARD OF MERIT
GCH Starlight’s Rhetta After Gable GCHG Aladdin’s Twist Of Fate Tastic

Helen Harrison Markow Rona Halbreich

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AWARD OF MERIT AWARD OF MERIT / BEST OWNER HANDLED
CH Silverhall N Bib N Tux Eye Candy GCHG Mardi Gras Black Tie Affair

Beverly Warren RAE MX MXB MXJ MJB OF T2B CGC TKN
Rosemary Logrie

WINNERS DOG WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS /
Vatican Designer Genes BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR
Laurent Ashwood Final Say
Sherilyn Hall
Laura Heidrich, Genea W Jones

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:
RESERVE WINNERS DOG
Normandy Silhouette Not By Chance
Regina Beinhauer, Linda Pitts

RESERVE WINNERS BITCH | 39 |
Toybox Annalize My Ruff Ryder
Lindy Bennett, Deaana McGuire

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2021

> 2021 NATIONAL
SPANIEL SHOW PHOTOS

BEST STUD DOG
GCHG Conquest’s Maze Runner

Mariecel Torres-Young

ASC OB

VARI ETY

BEST OF VARIETY
GCHS Dreamflight Samamari Holding Out For A Hero

Terri Ann Flores, Stephanie Kaul

BEST OPPOSITE SEX SELECT DOG
GCHS Bleumoon’s Raspberry Beret CH Quasar ‘n’ Primrose Wise Choice
Esther Kostelnik, Michelle Mitchell, Bart Hetrick, Beth Moore
Stephanie Herrmann, Hiromi Nakada

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SELECT BITCH AWARD OF MERIT / BEST VETERAN
CH Che-Lee’s Somebunny Loves You GCHS Cameo Siloet’s Gold Coast Legacy
Lisa Brown, Diana Brown, Johnathan Wehry
Johnny Rowland, Mary Pat Rowland

AWARD OF MERIT AOM / WINNERS DOG / BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR
GCH Winelights Stand By Me Silhouette Cuttingedge Heads Up
Linda Pitts, Brandon Edge
Jeanette Bruce

BEST OWNER HANDLED WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS
GCH Mar-K Hall Of Famer With Rexbon Cocoa’s All Eyes On Me
Kathleen Vino
Rex and Bonnie Buell

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> 2021 NATIONAL SPANIEL SHOW PHOTOS

RESERVE WINNERS DOG RESERVE WINNERS BITCH
Soundview’s Pole Position Laurent’s Best Dressed
Laura Heidrich
Judith Webb, Eric Webb

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GCHG Soundview’s Master Of The North

Judith Webb, Eric Webb

PV AARRI ETTIY

BEST OF VARIETY
CH Laurent’s Fashion Show

Laura Heidrich

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2021

BEST OPPOSITE SEX SELECT DOG
CH Normandy Silhouette N Javalin Bachelor Parti CH PBJ’s Spot On
Beate Pruitt, Megan Pruitt
Regina Beinhauer, Linda Pitts, Jackie Cavallin

SELECT BITCH AWARD OF MERIT
CH Jasmine Camilla Lester Shanajens Taylor Maid

Susanne Lester Russell Reynolds

AWARD OF MERIT BEST VETERAN
GCHB Bow-K’s Forever After CH Charleston’s Courtesy Of The Red White N Blue CA
Helen Harrison Markow, Lisa Bowers
Lisa Brown, Diana Wehry, Johnathan Wehry

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WINNERS DOG / BEST OWNER HANDLED WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS /
Crestrails Kid Natural BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR
Eilene White Peri’s Peppermint
Per Rismyhr

RESERVE WINNERS DOG RESERVE WINNERS BITCH
Topaz N Begay’s He’s My Dreamboat TKN PBJ’s Pineapple Moon
Beate Pruitt
Debra Lampert Rudman

December Bulletin

Special

Stud Dog

Section

Don’t hide your boy away -- Share him with the fancy.
In accordance with the ASC Code of Ethics, the Stud Dog feature is available
to all dogs eligible to be shown in conformation classes in the United States.

Stud Dog Feature Deadline -- NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Cost $35.00 includes photo, 3 generation pedigree, up to 30 words of copy and contact information.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Kaul, [email protected]

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CANDIDS
courtesy of our members

FUTURITY

BEST IN FUTURITY / BEST OF VARIETY BLACK
CH EPIC JanBet Obfuscation

James Davis, Elizabeth Williams, Jane Williams

| 46 | BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN FUTURITY / BEST OPPOSITE BLACK
Laurent Ashwood Final Say

Laura Heidrich, Genea W Jones

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2021

FUTURITY

BEST OF VARIETY ASCOB BEST OPPOSITE SEX ASCOB
Telme ‘N Bleumoon’s Beach Blanket Bingo Micadee’s Mayhem With Sugarhill
Esther Kostelnik, Jess Kostelnik, Laura Henson
Dee Torgerson-Rismyhr

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PARTI

Terje’s Tri Me
Jeff Wright

BEST OF VARIETY PARTI | 47 |
Rubic’s Normandy N Silhouette Stardust
Robert Rubeck Jr, Regina Beinhauer, Doris

Rubeck, Linda Pitts

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2021

BRED BY EXHIBITOR SWEEPSTAKES

BEST IN BRED BY EXHIBITOR SWEEPSTAKES / BEST OF VARIETY ASCOB
GCH Rexbon Have A Lil Faith In Me
Rex and Bonnie Buell

| 48 | BEST OPPOSITE SEX / BEST OF VARIETY BLACK
Monarch’s Rockin’ The Catwalk With Playlist
K Lourier, Suzzi Bambule

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2021

BRED BY EXHIBITOR SWEEPSTAKES

BEST OF VARIETY PARTI BEST OPPOSITE SEX ASCOB
My-Ida-Ho N Conquest’s Make Your Mark Soundview’s Pole Position
Judith Webb, Eric Webb
Mariecel Torres-Young, Sharon Gerling

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE:
BEST OPPOSITE SEX BLACK
Monarch’s Devil Wears Prada

Suzzie Bambule, K. Lourier

BEST OPPOSITE SEX PARTI
Chaselyns Sheez A Hot Mess

Debra Lowery

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OWNER HANDLED SWEEPSTAKES

BEST IN OWNER HANDLED SWEEPSTAKES / BEST OF VARIETY BLACK
CH Shanajens Walk of Fame
Charlene Erbe, Judith Webb

| 50 | BEST OPPOSITE SEX / BEST OF VARIETY ASCOB
Che-Lee’s Cherry Parfait
Cheryl L. Brown

AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC. BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2021