Quintavia Cocker Spaniels

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Quintavia Cocker Spaniels

 

 

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17/12/07
Please Do Not buy a puppy as a Christmas present.........

Forgotten Dog's Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there

The children were nestled all snug in their beds
With no thought of the dog filling their heads

And mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap
Knew he was cold, but didn't care about that

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter

Away to the window I flew like a flash
Figuring the dog was free of his chain and into the trash

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
But Santa Claus - with eyes full of tears

He UN-chained the dog, once so lively and quick
Last year's Christmas present, now painfully thin and sick

More rapid than eagles he called the dog's name
And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain

"Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN!
On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN!

To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Let's find this dog a home where he'll be loved by all."

I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year
For Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear

The gift of a dog is not just for the season
We had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons

In our haste to think of the kids a gift
There was one important thing that we missed

A dog should be family, and cared for the same
You don't give a gift, then put it on a chain

And I heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight
"You weren't given a gift! You were given a LIFE!"
 
Author Unknown

14/12/07
Not much news to report as we didn't attend the last few shows of the year. We are looking forward to Christmas and a very exciting litter.....
 
We would like to wish all of our friends and Quintavia Cocker owners a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and prosperous new year.

22/11/07
Happy 17th Birthday Chelsea.
 
You are a very special daughter and we love you Lot's... Mom, Dad and Ribbon xx


17/11/07
A busy day for Chelsea and I today...
 
As committee members we had a very early start for Coventry Cocker Spaniel Club's Championship Show. We are not permitted to show as committee members, we don't mind though as there is always lot's to keep us busy.
 
Congratulations to all who were placed.
 
We had to leave the show early as we had ticket's to see Take That at the NEC, I last saw them before they split in the 90's. What a fantastic night we had....fab seats and fab company...


04/11/07
A short drive today for a local show at Midland Cocker Spaniel Club's open show. Quintavia Time Lord, Quintavia Time Traveler and Charbonnel Do's ' N ' Don'ts were all placed second in their classes.
 
Congratulations to Sandy, Charbonnel Do's ' N ' Don'ts breeder for her BPIS win with Dora.
 

Charbonnel Do's ' N ' Don'ts  Roxy

Just received these lovely photo's of Oscar, Quintavia Time Traveler's litter brother taken by John and Debbie and their family this weekend at the beech near their caravan. Thanks Debbie for the regular up dates on Oscar's progress and for being such loving, caring owners....

 


23/10/07
Unfortunately it looks like we have a young lager lout at Quintavia.......


18/10/07
Just spoken to to our vet... Some good news regarding hip scoring...
 
Quintavia Star Stopper's result is  9 ( 5 : 4 )
 
Quintavia Quiessence 13 ( 8 : 5 )
 
Lawnswae Ribbon 9 ( 5 : 4 )
 
All of which we are really pleased with. 

14/10/07
A pleasant day showing today at West Of England Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show. The dogs had a good day, We were especially pleased with our new baby Ace, Quintavia Time Traveler who made his debut today in a strong minor puppy dog class, he was placed 3rd and qualified for Crufts 2008! Sid was first in his class and Arnie and Roxy were 3rd in their classes. Unfortunately Ribbon missed her class, we were exercising the dogs when the class was called. Chelsea was so disappointed she had waited all day for one class and then missed it.


26/09/07
Just received some lovely photo's of Abi who is Quintavia Show Stopper x Quintavia Starry Eyed daughter. The photo's were taken on holiday in Devon recently.
 
 Thank you Lesley and Ed for taking such great care of one of our " kids"

 


24/09/07
Not much news to report regarding the dogs as we have no shows for a couple of weeks, however I know we have lots of regular visitors to the site so I thought I would add this photo of Challowdown Forget Me Not, Ellie. She is  Show Stopper daughter and her breeder Dawn thinks she looks very much like her Daddy!


14/09/07
We were showing today at Cocker Spaniel Club of Lancashire Championship show. The girls had a good day, 2nd's for Roxy and Ribbon. The boys didn't have such a good day, Arnie was placed 5th in his class and little Sid was unplaced for the first time.
 
The weather was good so we managed to get some photo's of the show team.
   

Roxy

Chloe

Arnie

Sid


23/08/07
Congratulations Chelsea on you GCSE results, 2 B's and 3 C's, well done!

22/08/07
My special little man Ringo.....


19/08/07
A freezing cold, dull rather miserable day at Builth Wells today. It felt more like mid October than mid August for Welsh Kennel Club's Championship show.

We had an O.K day showing...Quintavia Star Stopper was 2nd and Quintavia Time Lord was 3rd in his class.

 Ribbon was unplaced today, not sure why as she looked good and moved well, always the merry cocker, with a happy waggy tail. But hey ho that's showing for you !!
 
Quintavia Enigma, Chloe had a trip out today, her first show for nearly a year and she was placed 5th in limit bitch. She showed like she had never been away. Well done Chloe!

18/08/07
As we have had some fine weather this week we have managed to get some photo's of Time Lord's puppies.....

 Arnie with his daughter...

 
Congratulations Chelsea on your first job offer.... Good luck for Monday! Lots of Love Mom xx

 


06/08/07
At last some warm, dry weather!! 
 
We had a short drive today to Malvern for the National Gundog Championship Show. Once again the show team had a good day and Chelsea and I spent some time with a friend who had travelled to the show from Scotland to exhibit her bitch. Lola her girl is half sister to our Roxy and we wish Gilly every success with her.
 
The show team had another good day...Quintavia Time Lord was placed 2nd, Lawnswae Ribbon 3rd and Quintavia Time Lord was 4th in his class.

Quintavia Time Lord Photo taken at home after the show


24/07/07
If you burn your neighbours house down, it doesn't make your house look any better. Lou Holtz

22/07/07
A rather wet and muddy day at Harewood House for Leeds Championship show today! We decided to brave the weather and we had a good day showing...Quintavia Time Lord was 2nd in his class, Lawnswae Ribbon was also 2nd in her class behind the Reserve bitch winner and baby Roxy was 5th in her class.


21/07/07
Quintavia Time Lord's first puppies are looking good! However Ruby does rather resemble a teddy bear!


16/07/07
Well we thought it was time we introduced you to Roxy, Charbonnel Do's ' N ' Don'ts....
 
Roxy had a lovely win yesterday at the Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show, she was first in a big,quality puppy class! It was only her second show so we were really pleased.


15/07/07
Here are a few photo's from Chelsea's school prom...I can't believe my little girl is all grown up....She has grown into a Beautiful young lady...
   

Chelsea arriving in style....

  Chelsea

Chelsea and Vikki Chelsea and Vikki

26/06/07
Laura has sent a photo of Lizzie, Irish Show Champion Quintavia Quizzical.
Congratulations Laura on your and Our first Show Champion.


25/06/07
We have a Blue Roan Dog puppy and a Blue Roan Bitch Puppy available.
Please call 0121 247 5233 for details.

22/06/07
I received an email today from a lovely lady who owns Abi, Quintavia Star Stopper's litter sister...

Abi is now a year old! We have had her for seven months now and we don't regret a minute. We love her to bits. She has such a sweet nature and is very quick at picking things up. We are amazed at how many 'cues' to a routine she understands

  • plates out for dinner = crate,
  • locking outside door = going out. Then she waits to see if I put the radio on. I f I do, she heads straight for the crate. I never have to tell her anything

Ed spoils her rotten with cuddles – his lap is first 'port of call' when we sit down in the evening! She mixes very well with Dad's lab and Sarah's Springer, as well as my friend's guide dog pup.


21/06/07
Quintavia Time Lord, Arnie's first puppies have arrived ! Lovely chunky Gold and Black puppies !
 
Photo to follow.
 

17/06/07
I thought I would share this photo of my two beautiful daughters and 3 of my lovely nieces...


08/06/07

Here is a photo of the first un-docked litter bred here at Quintavia....

 
What a lovely bunch they are.. Sired by Quintavia Show Stopper, they are all typical of his offspring.
 
They are very sweet puppies, all are ultra short in the body with good heads and excellent rear angulation and plenty of bone, only problem is which one do we keep?
 

05/06/07
Chelsea and I are delighted to announce details of the first SHOW CHAMPION bred here at Quintavia.
 
Quintavia Quizzical (Charbonnel Roulette X Charbonnel Playtime at Quintavia ) who lives in Ireland and is litter sister to Quintavia Quintessence and Quintavia Quantum Leap, is now an IRISH SHOW CHAMPION !
 
Congratulations to Laura Huston her owner, don't forget that photo laura !

03/06/07
Here are our latest hopefuls....Quintavia Time Traveler and Quintavia Renaissence, Ace and Fizz...
   
"Ace"
"Fizz"

25/05/07
Not much news to report regarding the dogs.....
 
I have been back in hospital but I am now back home and I would like to thank my family for all of their love and support....
 
Chelsea has just started her G.C.S.E' S but as well as studying she has taken great care of our dogs, feeding, grooming and exercising them.
 
My soulmate...my husband is an inspiration to me..... he is such a gentleman and after a long days work he comes home and will do anything for me, the kids or OUR dogs, Thank You my love xx
 
Thanks to all of my friends that have taken the time to phone, email and send flowers.... your thought's are appreciated more than you know.


20/05/07
We had a nice day at North Western Counties Spaniel Club Open show today. Quintavia Star Stopper was second in his class, Lawnswae Ribbon was also second, our new blue baby Charbonnel Do's N Don'ts was 5th in the minor puppy bitch class which we were really pleased with as Roxy was only 6 months 3 days ago. She was " the baby " of the class but showed really well.
 
Quintavia Time Lord, Arnie was Best dog and Reserve Best of Breed. Here is the latest photo of him aged 15 months, we think he is maturing really well and is everything I like in a young male dog. I think he will be about 2 years of age before he reaches his best. He has such strength and substance and although a little difficult to handle at times due to his sheer exhuberance, he uses his strength and his short hocks to power himself around the ring. No short pitter patter rear movement from this boy! He holds himself and carries himself like a young male dog should.


19/05/07
Here is the latest photo of Quintavia Star Stopper aged 11 months.


13/05/07
Chelsea was showing today at Birmingham National Champ show. She did a great job of handling the dogs, Chelsea also bathed and stripped the dogs ready for the show. Ribbon was 3rd in her class and Arnie 4th. Sid was unplaced for the first time since he started his show career...

Sid & Chelsea (left), Arnie & Chelsea (right) - Photo's by Graham Turner.


07/05/07
A great day showing today for our two youngsters at Banbury and District Open Show under breed specialist George Parker.... Quintavia Star Stopper was Best Puppy in Breed and Chelsea's Lawnswae Ribbon was Best of Breed and 4th Best in Show under Mrs Valerie Foss!

Chelsea with Ribbon & Sid


06/05/07
The show team had a good day at Cheshire Cocker Spaniel Club Championship show today.
Chelsea's Ribbon had 2 first places, Arnie had a first place and Sid had 2 second places!

05/05/07
Today we had the absolute pleasure of spending some time with two very special people, Andrew and Sue who have taken ownership of one of our older girls.
 
They have been very patient with regards to visiting us due to me being ill, I am so happy they have one of our dogs...we know she will have a very special caring home.
 
Thanks also for the lovely flowers.....

04/05/07
What a cute photo..... Quintavia Time Lord and his 6 week old baby brother Quintavia Time Traveler....
 
This photo sums up the outstanding temperament of Arnie, Charbonnel Interlord x Charbonnel Wildchild At Quintavia. 

He loves his baby brothers and sisters so much, he is sooo gentle with them and he so wants to play with them.  He is an absolute credit to his breeding... THANK YOU SANDY XX

 

03/05/07
Many Thanks to all who have called or emailed to enquire about my health after my recent stay in hospital...Your kind thoughts are very much appreciated xx

21/04/07
Chelsea was showing today at East Anglia Cocker Club Champ Show. Adam drove the 300 plus miles as I had to stay at home to recover from my recent stay in hospital, I am fine now, I just need a bit of a rest. She did a great job of handling the 3 youngsters, and we were pleased with the two 3rd places and one 4th place.

14/04/07
We were lucky to catch these photo's of our latest puppies by Charbonnel Interlord aged 3 weeks 6 days. Two very promising babies......


09/04/07
Chelsea and I both had a lovely day today....
 
I was judging cocker's for Hampshire Gundog Society, I had a lovely drive down in glorious sunshine. My Best of Breed was a lovely black bitch, Cutel Chasing Rainbows Over Astrabrook and Best Puppy was a sweet blue roan bitch Jardinisle Classic Design at Merrydance. Many Thanks to the committee for their kind invitation, and to the exhibitors.
 
Chelsea was showing at Nuneaton and District Canine Society at Coventry and what a great day she had!
 
Chelsea showed my Puppy Quintavia Star Stopper and he was 1st in a big, quality puppy class ! Sid later went on to take 4th in the gundog puppy group!
 
Ribbon was 1st in junior and went on to take Reserve Best of Breed!
 
Well done Chelsea, Ribbon and my little Siddy boy! Many Thanks to the judge Mick Bond (Olibond) for a lovely day.

Ribbon & Sid


08/04/07
I had a lovely phone call this evening from our friend's David and Judith Marsh who own and show Quintavia Phoebe. They had a lovely day out today at Asfordby open show under judge Joan Hubbard ( Colland ) Phoebe was 1st in post graduate and then went on to win Best of Breed!
Well Done!!


01/04/07
We had a lovely day out today at Midland Cocker Spaniel Club Open show....
 
Chelsea's puppy Ribbon was Reserve Best in Show and Best opposite sex, well done girls! What a great achievement, especially as Ribbon is just out of puppy and was competing against some lovely adults. Thanks again Beryl for little Ribby.
 
Quintavia Star Stopper was first in his class, Quintavia Time Lord was second, and Charbonnel Playtime was 3rd in veteran. Many thanks to the judge Trudy Short, Parkmist for a lovely day.

Best In Show Line Up & Quintavia Star Stopper - 1st Puppy Dog


29/03/07
Just Received Willow, Quintavia Quintessential's hip score result...she is 3.3 total 6 which is a great result!


28/03/07

I have just received these photo's from my friend Angela of some puppies sired by Quintavia Quantum Leap

These pups are typical of the type and quality of pup that Stan produces and Angie is thrilled with them.

I like the Black and Tan girl! What a lovely sweet face she has.....

 


24/03/07

As we have had some good weather this week I have been able to take some photo's of the dogs. Here are Sid and Ribbon, two of Ringo's kids. We are really pleased with these youngsters,  both are winning well in the show ring but most importantly both have lovely, gentle natures and sweet temperaments. Both are very placid, laid back dogs who will quietly amuse themselves pottering around the garden for hours. Ribbon fancies herself as a bit of a gardener specialising in digging the biggest hole possible in which to bury her toys! Sid is quite happy trotting around with a plant pot or two in his mouth and prefers to leave the digging to the other dogs.

Sid will join is Sire Quintavia Show Stopper at stud shortly. Both Sid and Ringo are clear of PRA and F.N Please see our STUD DOG page for further details.

 

Sid & Ribbon


19/03/07

We had a nice day today at North of England Cocker Association open show. Arnie and Ribbon were both first in their classes, Chelsea was again Best Junior Handler in Show, she handled Peggy today for a change. It was lovely to see Peggy enjoying her day out and she trotted round the ring like a youngster. Peggy was also Best Veteran in Show, it's hard to believe she is nearly 8, where does the time go ? I am so proud of this girl..... and I owe her so much.

Peggy


08/03/07

Well today was THE date in the show diary CRUFTS! a very tiring day with a very early start. I'm sure there are people who are unaware of the amount of hard work that goes into looking after a number of dogs, attending shows the previous 12 months to qualify your dogs for Crufts or gain a stud book number, and then having the ability to present your dogs in a fit, healthy, clean condition with well trimmed coats. We worked on our dogs presentation for the previous 2 weeks and we were pleased with the way our dog's looked and performed in the ring. Our dogs mean the world to us and I am extremely proud of them!

Chelsea had a FANTASTIC day with her little star Ribbon...They were placed 3rd in puppy Bitch, a brilliant achievement especially considering the huge entry of 27 bitches. Well done Chelsea, I am so proud of you, your achievements with the dogs and your beautiful, kind, sunny personality.....

 

Chelsea & Ribbon (3rd from the left)


07/03/07

I would like to thank my friends and Quintavia Cocker owners that have taken the time to email, phone and even send flowers to wish Chelsea and I good luck at crufts tomorrow. We will hopefully have lots of photo's of the day to share with you all. Here is one email from the owners of Quintavia Time Lord's litter sister...

Dear Tracey and Chelsea,

Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck for Crufts. Lizzie will be glued to the tele to see how her relatives are doing! If there was a Crufts for the prettiest little girl in the world she would win! (we think!) She is the most beautiful, perfect dog and we consider ourselves lucky that she's ours. It's all in the genes!

Thinking of you and sending you our best wishes and lots of licks!
Anne, Keith and Lizzie x

 

02/03/07

We received some good news from Beryl Edwards today. Lawnswae Chocolate Fudge who is Lawnswae Ribbon's dam has tested Normal for F.N. As Ribbon's sire, Quintavia Show Stopper is also Normal for F.N then this means Ribbon is also automatically Normal. She will never produce puppies affected with F.N.


23/02/07

Happy 1st Birthday to Ribbon.


14/02/07

I received these photo's of Remif Xtra Xtra today, Stan is a Quintavia Show stopper son bred by Lindsey Reed and we think he is a lovely boy! We look forward to catching up with Lindsey and Stan at Crufts.

   

   

11/02/07
We travelled north again today for the Cheshire Cocker Spaniel Club Open show and the dogs had a good day again!

Chelsea's puppy Ribbon was Best Puppy in Show ! Little Ribbon is maturing really well and her coat is looking good, we had numerous compliments about Ribbon which is always nice to hear. Chelsea and Ribbon have a very strong bond and this shows in Chelsea's handling. Chelsea was also Best Junior Handler in Show.

 
Sid was placed first in his class and again we received many nice comments about him. Both Sid and Ribbon are Show Stopper kids and it's great to have some of his offspring in our hands, being shown.
 
Arnie was second again in his class, he gave everyone a laugh by stealing my ring card more than once! When he settles and stops acting the clown I'm sure he will be placed higher than he is at the moment.
   

Lawnswae Ribbon Best Puppy In Show Chelsea Best Junior Handler

10/02/07
Well we made it up to Nottingham for the Parti Colour Championship today, we were snowed in the previous afternoon but a thaw overnight enabled us to make it down the hill where we live to the main road.
 
We had a nice day catching up with friends and the dogs had a successful day too. Chelsea's puppy Ribbon was first in a strong class, as usual Chelsea did a really good job of handling Ribbon and they both looked lovely in the ring, well done girls!
 
Sid our new baby boy who is a Show Stopper son out of Starry Eyed, enjoyed his first Champ show and he was placed 3rd in Minor puppy dog thus qualifying for crufts 2008. 
 
Arnie, the liveliest of the bunch was second in his class, so we had a good day.
   
Lawnswae Ribbon Quintavia Star Stopper

08/02/07
Quintavia Cockers..... DOGS FIRST, SHOW DOGS SECOND!
   


02/02/07
Great News...
The F.N Test will soon be Available in Europe!
More information HERE

27/01/07
We had a nice day out at West of England Cocker Spaniel Clubs open show today. All of our dogs were placed, Arnie and Ribbon were first in their classes. Willow, Quintavia Quintessential, had a day out and she really enjoyed herself, she has taken a back seat where showing is concerned due to the fact that we have so many show quality youngsters at the moment. Sid, Quintavia Star Stopper made his show debut and behaved very well for a baby and he was placed 4th in is class which I was very pleased with.
   

Lawnswae Ribbon

Quintavia Quintessential

 

26/01/07
Just received the final F.N test result from Optigen that I was waiting for. Stan, Quintavia Quantum Leap, has tested NORMAL for F.N. This last result means that all of our dogs can be mated to any dog and they will never produce puppies affected by F.N !

24/01/07
My sister and nephew came to visit today, here is Roxy and Silky checking out Harry.....


23/01/07
Another fantastic result from Optigen today.... Charbonnel Playtime At Quntavia has tested NORMAL for F.N ! We are still awaiting one more test result but this dog is a Peggy child sired by a F.N clear dog.
 
All of our adult dogs have tested NORMAL for F.N now, thus ensuring that our Stud dogs and our girls will produce puppies that can never develop F.N. I have some youngsters sired by Quintavia Show Stopper out of Quintavia Starry Eyes, both F.N clear, and some youngsters out of Charbonnel Playtime and Charbonnel Wildchild who are both F.N clear sired by F.N clear dogs so I am pleased and relieved that I have a good foundation on which to build upon.
 
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere Thanks to Sandy Platt. Firstly for being my friend... secondly for letting me have my Charbonnel's, I would not have the quality solid line I have now if it were not for her faith in me. But most importantly for her sheer hard work in setting up the EFNF. Money raised through the EFNF helped to fund the research into developing the test for F.N. I think a lot of breeders should be extremely grateful to you for your commitment into helping towards the development of  this test.

19/01/07
At Last... Fantastic news from Optigen !!
 
We have received some F.N results....
 
Quintavia Show Stopper
 
Quintavia Starry Eyed
 
Quintavia Enigma
 
Quintavia Quintessense
 
Charbonnel Wildchild at Quintavia
 
Are all NORMAL for F.N....
 
Click HERE to see information on F.N testing....

18/01/07

Here is a photo of Bella who is a Quintavia Show Stopper daughter bred by Sharon Martin..........

Sharon says " thought I would send you a picture of Bella taken this evening, as you can see she is beautiful with a wonderful temperament, I really couldn't ask for more, she is just perfect!"


13/01/07
We were invited to the Cocker Spaniel Inter Club match today, we were on the Midland Cocker Spaniel Club's team, and I am pleased to say we had a lovely day, and the show team did well too.... Quintavia Time Lord made it through to the 2nd round, which was great as he actually managed to keep all four feet on the ground ! but the star of the day was Chelsea's puppy Ribbon who went through every round unbeaten and ended up 2nd Best Puppy in Match !!  We received numerous positive comments about Ribbon from fellow competitor's and of course Ribbon's breeder who is always happy to hear of her success and achievements. Thanks  again Beryl for letting us have such a sweet girl.
 
Photo shows Best Puppy Shenmore Sunny Jim (Orange Roan) and 2nd Best Puppy Lawnswae Ribbon.


13/01/07
Here is the latest photo of Quintavia Time Lord, Arnie, which was taken today before we left home for the Cocker Spaniel Inter Club match.

He is 11 months old now and maturing very well. We love this boy to bit's. He is a very lively dog which can be hard work in the show ring but that's puppies for you ! He is a happy boy with an outgoing nature and lovely kind temperament... what more could you ask of a puppy?

Thanks again Sandy ...


07/01/07
Here is a photo of Quintavia Enigma and Charbonnel Interlord's puppies, another stunning litter bred at Quintavia ! we are spoilt for choice again........


04/01/07
Here is Sid, a Quintavia Show Stopper son out of Alice, Quintavia Starry Eyed. He is very much like his dad, with the same head and eye, with good substance and strength, and of course a sweet temperament.
A new puppy for the new year.............


02/01/07

I received this photo today of Hugo who is Quintavia Time Lords litter brother, it was taken on a recent holiday.... Hugo is very much loved by his family and he likes to get involved with all activities!

 


 

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