Quintavia Cocker Spaniels

Here is the latest news ...

10/12/06

Not much news to report as I have not been able to attend the shows that I entered due to being extremely busy at home.

I did go to visit a lovely litter of puppies yesterday sired by Quintavia Quantum Leap, my sweet Gentle Man. They were lovely puppies... all had beautiful heads and sweet expressions, and happy, outgoing temperaments. Stan has a lot of good qualities to offer the breed including his OptiGen clear eye status and a long line of low hip scores and of course his sweet sound temperament.............

Lindsey Reed had a lovely day at LKA gaining a 3rd place with her Quintavia Show Stopper son, Reemif Xtra Xtra, thus qualifying for Crufts 2007, well done to you both!

We hope to be out and about soon as we too have a Show Stopper son that we are looking forward to showing.

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to all of our friends and Quintavia Cocker owners. Tracey, Chelsea and all at Quintavia xxx

20/11/06

Chelsea was showing today at the Parti Colour Cocker Club open show. I was entered at another show with Time Lord, or Black puppy. I didn't make it to the show but Chelsea kept the Quintavia flag flying by winning her class with her puppy Lawnswae Ribbon, well done girls!

15/11/06

Our friends will have met Adam my son, he doesn't attend shows but happily dogs sits when Chelsea and I show.

Adam passed his driving test today, first attempt at 17 1/2 yrs of age Many Congratulations Adam ! Just be careful in that car of yours!

11/11/06

We were showing today at South Wales and Mon Open show. All of our dogs were placed, 1st places for Quintavia Time Lord, Quintavia Quintessence and Lawnswae Ribbon and 2nd for Charbonnel Playtime.

28/10/06

We were showing today at the solid colours cocker spaniel association open show. Quintavia Quiessence, Minnie, Sire Charbonnel Double Dutch, Dam Quintavia Quintessence, made her debut in minor puppy bitch ably handled by Chelsea. We were delighted when Minnie won her class and thrilled when Minnie was later declared Best Minor Puppy in show !

Minnie is a darling little puppy, a sweet, gentle natured little girl who loves everyone she meets, human and canine, granddaughter of Charbonnel Playtime, what can I say.... sound temperament and good looks in her genes!

21/10/06

Another successful day showing for Quintavia....

We were at North Wales Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show Today. Quintavia Time Lord continues to do well in good company, he was first in another quality minor puppy dog class. We again received many nice compliments about him from fellow exhibitors. Quintavia Quintessence was first in her class, and my darling Peggy was best veteran bitch.

Here is a photo of Peggy with her breeder Sandy Platt and SH CH Charbonnel Warlord JW who was Best veteran dog.

20/10/06

I received this photo today of Reemif Xtra Xtra a Show Stopper son bred by Lindsey Reed. Stan is entered at his first show soon and we wish his owners lots of luck with him.

15/10/06

We had a great day showing today.... Arnie, Quintavia Time Lord was Best Puppy in Show at Midland Cocker Spaniel Club! Betty was also first in her class, and Chelsea's puppy Ribbon was 3rd in her class.



Midland Cocker - BIS line up	Chelsea & Ribbon

08/10/06

We had a great day today at Yorkshire Cocker Championship show! Arnie was first in a quality Minor Puppy Dog class, thus qualifying for Crufts 2007. Chelsea was 2nd in a large quality Minor Puppy Bitch class with her own puppy Lawnswae Ribbon, sired by Quintavia Show Stopper, she too qualified for Crufts 2007 at Ribbon's first championship show, well done Chelsea! Betty was also placed first in her class. Congratulations to Sandy with Charbonnel Warlord who was Best Veteran in Show.

We also had a photo session as the weather was good... Below are Charbonnel Warlord, Charbonnel Interlord and Quintavia Time Lord, Grandfather, Father and Son, pictured with Chelsea and Hannah.


Quintavia Time Lord - Arnie	Sh. Ch Charbonnel Warlord, Charbonnel Interlord & Quintavia Time Lord

06/10/06

Not really news as such but I received this photo today of Quintavia Time Lord, Arnie taken a couple of weeks ago when he was awarded Best Puppy at Rugely show.

Photo By Les Denman

24/09/06

Today we were showing at West of England Cocker Spaniel club open show, the show team had a good day! All were placed, Chloe 1st, Peggy 2nd and Arnie 3rd. Chelsea's new chocolate roan puppy Lawnswae Ribbon, who is sired by our lovely blue roan stud dog Quintavia Showstopper out of Beryl Edwards chocolate roan bitch Lawnswae Fudge was 2nd at her debut show. She has the same happy disposition as her dad (and her lovely mom ) and the same helicopter tail wag as Ringo! Well done Chelsea for working so hard on Ribbon's coat and looking after her so well. Ribbon is besotted with Chelsea! mutual respect I think............

Arnie is maturing well... growing into the dog I thought he would be! A grandson of my favourite dog of all time, Charbonnel Warlord out of Charbonnel Wildchild at Quintavia, a gold bitch of outstanding temperament.

Thanks Sandy for being a good friend and trusting me.... x

Here is a photo of Arnie...

17/09/06

We travelled further North today for Darlington Championship show today. Peggy was awarded Best veteran bitch and Quintavia Time Lord was 4th again today in Minor puppy dog.

16/09/06

Today we travelled north for Lancashire Cocker spaniel Open show, we had a very successful day. Peggy, Charbonnel Playtime at Quintavia made her debut in the veteran class and I was delighted when she was awarded Best Veteran in Show. Chelsea had a good day too, she was Best Junior handler in show, she also handled Peggy, Chloe was 2nd in her class. We came away with 2 lovely trophy's and 2 beautiful Rosettes.

10/09/06

A busy weekend showing for us... Saturday we were at Rugeley and District canine society Open Show where Quintavia Time Lord was first in puppy and Best Puppy in Breed, Betty was 2nd in her class.

Sunday we went down Losely park in Surrey for Richmond Championship show all 3 were placed with a credible 4th for Quintavia Time Lord.

29/08/06

Today was my darling Peggy's 7th Birthday! Hard to believe she is now a veteran... Happy Birthday my love....Mom xx

26/08/06

Chelsea has always been a bit of a chocoholic..........................................!!

19/08/06

We had a fantastic day at Ashbourne Shire Horse society (canine section ) open show today. The weather forecast was not good and when I woke at 4.30 am, the day ahead looked rather bleak. I was looking forward to this show as it was Quintavia Time Lord, Arnie's first show. I went back to bed but couldn't sleep so decided to go and hope the weather would be kind....

Well I am glad we decided to go, the weather was good all day apart from a shower mid afternoon. There were 2 judges one for dogs and one for bitches. Arnie was 2nd in his class, he moved like a dream...his tail never stopped wagging, he did everything that was asked of him and more! We received many lovely comments about him from fellow exhibitors, so I was a proud mom! Chloe and Betty were both first in their classes, Betty was later declared Best Bitch and Chloe reserve best bitch. Betty then had to challenge the best dog for Best of Breed. After close examination by both judges Betty was declared Best of Breed!

Quintavia Phoebe, who is owned by David and Judith Marshe was 2nd in her class, so the Quintavia's had a great day!

L - R Quintavia Quintessence Quintavia Enigma and Quintavia Phoebe

15/08/06

Here is a photo of Arnie taken today aged 6 months. He is maturing well and I am looking forward to showing him.

29/07/06

We had a lovely day out at Leek and District Canine Society, the show is held in conjunction with an Agricultural show. We took 3 dogs with us and we are delighted to say all 3 were placed! Willow and Betty both had 2nd and Chloe was first in her class and Best of Breed! Unfortunately I twisted my foot doing a lap of honour after receiving BOB and I was in so much pain mid afternoon I had to come home so we didn't challenge for Best in Show. Many thanks to the judge Coral Shapland (Deracor).

22/07/06

We were at London Cocker spaniel society's open show today and enjoyed our day out. All of our dogs were placed and we were particularly pleased with Willow, Quintavia Quintessential who was first in her class, ably handled by Chelsea. Well done girls!

14/07/06

I received the results of Quintavia Enigma's Hip score today. I am pleased to say she is 6, 4 an overall total of 10 which is great!

27/06/06

Here is a photo of Quintavia Time Lord, Arnie. Sire Charbonnel Interlord, Dam Charbonnel Wildchild. He is the sweetest most gentle little boy.

26/05/06

I received an email and these photo's today from a lovely lady called Bonnie who has a Bryony/ Teddy pup called Rosie. Bonnie is hoping that Rosie will become a registered PAT dog with time. Looks like Rosie is making good progress...

The photo is of Rosie sitting on the lap of a young man was taken at Kith and Kids. They're a charity that supports kids and adults with physical and learning difficulties who I do a lot of voluntary work with. They have invited her to come and see the members once a term, which is great news!!!

Rosie is very much loved by Bonnie, I am really pleased they have found each other .

12/05/06

Fantastic news from the States....

Wonderful News

The European FN Fund is thrilled to announce that Dr. Keith Murphy, Dr. George Lees & Miss Ashley Davidson of A & M University, have today revealed that they have found the Gene Mutation responsible for FAMILIAL NEPHROPATHY.

This signals the start of a new era in the fight against this killer disease, and gives us, the dedicated Cocker Spaniel breeders of the world, an opportunity to clear affected lines.

Our heartfelt thanks must go out to the dedicated people who have worked so hard for so long on our behalf.

MORE DETAILS SOON………Sandy Platt.

07/05/ 06

What fantastic day for us at Cheshire Cocker Spaniel Club Open show today. Quintavia Enigma (Charbonnel Roulette x Charbonnel Playtime at Quintavia) Chloe wins Best In Show! Quintavia Quantum Leap, Stan was 2nd in his class and my sweet, sweet girl Bryony won her class. Bryony hasn't been to a show for over 2 years but she hadn't forgotten what to do and thoroughly enjoyed her day out and went moved like a youngster.

Bryony, Stan and Chloe are all Charbonnel Roulette kids, Chloe and Stan from a Roulette and Playtime mating, this mating has worked so well for us producing sound happy cockers with excellent conformation and fantastic temperaments. Many Thanks to the judge Mr R Taylor (Maundale).

Chelsea also had a good day. She won her junior handling class and was Best junior handler in show! Well done Chelsea.

30/04/ 06

I took this photo of Alice today, she has matured well and is a lovely girl. Such a shame that she is more often out of coat than she is in! Her coat is looking good now and she was entered at a show a couple of weeks ago but she came in season so that means she will be away from the ring for a while again.

23/04/06

I felt extremely honoured to be asked to judge Cockers and American cockers for The Gundog Club of North Wales. Many Thanks to the committee for their kind invitation and thanks to all exhibitors for such a good, quality entry, in all 42 dogs with very few absentees.

Best Puppy was Wilman and Fowles, Lindridge Ticket To Ride who was later declared Reserve Best Puppy In Show. Best Of Breed was Riondel Manhatten Serenade Sh Cm. Best Of Breed in American Cockers was Meerikee Maverick.

19/04/06

Well after a break from the show ring we were at the Birmingham and District Gundog club show today. Stan was awarded Reserve Best of Breed and Quintavia Phoebe was 4 th in a large quality puppy class.

Quintavia Phoebe

Here is the latest photo of Willow aged 8 ½ months and Bryony and Teddy's pups aged 10 weeks.

26/03/06

Today my beloved Betty presented me with three beautiful babies. Two Black and Tans, which is a first for us at Quintavia and one black bitch. She has been the most attentive mother and thinks her babies are wonderful. (Sorry no puppies available, 2 are staying at Quintavia).

18/03/06

Here are Bryony and Teddy's pups aged 4 weeks..... cute or what? Sorry all pups spoken for.

12/03/06

We were at Crufts today with Stan. We had a nice day catching up with friends and Quintavia cocker owners, lovely to see you all again and to hear about " baby's "

Huge congratulations to Sandy Platt and Frankie, SH CH Charbonnel Warlord who won the veteran class and the RCC. What a stunning dog he is, my all time favourite!

Well done to Chris and Lottie, Powerscourt Power Of Love JW, Ringo's lovely daughter who showed beautifully in her class.

Stan showed really well as usual but was unplaced in a huge class, but we took the the best dog home along with lot's of shopping! Stan had to hitch a lift back to the car park....

26/02/06

Great news today from Tracy and Jeff Buck. Clavaire Checkmate, Quintavia Show Stopper x Avandora Heaven Scent To Clavaire was Best puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Show at North Midland And Eastern Counties Cocker Club Champ show today. Congratulations!

19/02/06

We had a visit from Quintavia Phoebe today, (Quintavia Quantum Leap x Charbonnel Romantic Avec Quintavia)

She is 9 months old now and we think she is lovely. David and Judith are thrilled with her, and they are looking forward to their first Championship show next weekend with her. She has lots of admirers at ring craft where she is real show off, just like her mom!

04/02/06

Neibh left Quintavia today for her new home in Banbury. She has gone to live with Jan and Michael and their two golden cockers Sammi and Skye who she is getting along with great. We were a little sad to see her go as she was the first puppy born in Peggy's last litter, we are pleased she is with Jan as they have both bonded really well.

30/01/06

I have just received this photo from Sandy of Charbonnel Double Dutch, Scarlet's dad. Scarlet is so like her parents in both looks and temperament, as you can see from her photo. We are very lucky to be able to use quality boys from Sandy's kennel on our girls and we are very grateful! Thanks Sand!


Charbonnel Double Dutch	Quintavia Wild Time

21/01/06

Here is the latest photo of Willow and Chelsea taken today at Coventry Cocker Spaniel Club. We were not showing today as Chelsea and I were busy with committee duties. Willow and Neibh came with us for a day out and they both enjoyed themselves in the puppy walk.

It was lovely to see Quintavia Phoebe who is owned by David and Judith at her first show today. She enjoyed herself and showed really well.

15/01/06

Today I was judging for Bridgend and District Kennel Association in South Wales. Thanks to the committee for their hospitality and to the exhibitors for their entries. Best Of Breed was Brilor Moonlit Sonato a 8 1/2 yr old dog who still moves like a youngster. Best Puppy was Brilor Daydream Believer a 10 month old pretty gold bitch who I later found out was a granddaughter of Moonlit Sonato.

I was honoured to be asked to judge American Cocker Spaniels today at the same show. I must admit to being a little nervous at my first appointment with this breed but I thoroughly enjoyed going over the lovely entry. Many Thanks to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me. Best Of Breed was a very lovely black dog, Adiaha Captain Cat JW. Lovely headed dog with an eye catching outline who moved beautifully. Best Puppy was Afterglow What's Up Doc, a gorgeous black baby boy of 6 months who moved happily and confidently.

08/01/06

I was Judging Cockers today for Buckinghamshire Canine Society at Slough in Berkshire, I had a lovely day. Thank You to the committee for the kind invitation and to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. Best of Breed was Mrs K Gain's lovely black bitch Molkara Elise ably handled by Kim's daughter Emily. Best Puppy was Parkinson and Dillon's, Dillonpark Darianne a very pretty puppy. I was thrilled to hear that she later went on to win BEST PUPPY IN SHOW!!

A busy day for us as we had some visitors this afternoon..... A litter of puppies sired by Ringo. They are bred by Yvonne Avard of the Rieyonne affix. Here are some photo's...how cute are they?

07/01/06

We were showing today, the first show of the year for us. We were thrilled to win Best Of Breed , many thanks to the judge Heather Gibson. We met Powerscourt Perdita (Quintavia Show Stopper x Powerscourt Perfect Gift) for the first time and and we are really pleased to see that Ringo continues to sire happy, typey confident puppies who consistently win! Purdie was Best Puppy and Reserve Best Of Breed! Well done Chris and Purdie.

01/01/06

It's a New Year & a new website design for us!! We hope you like the new design as much as we do. Thanks Chris!