Quintavia Cocker Spaniels

Quintavia 
Cocker Spaniels

Quintavia Cocker Spaniels

 

 

Latest News - 2008

 

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Here is the latest news ...
 
18/08/08
Apologies for the recent lack of updates....Our puppies have been taking up all of our time!
They are all beautiful and so worth all of the hard work...

We have a dog puppy available....he has received his 1st vaccination and he is ready to leave home now.
Please call 0121 247 5233 for further details.

 


16/08/08
One of our favourite shows today... Ashbourne Shire Horse Society.
 
Poppy had a better day today than last week...Today's judge awarded her 1st in all three of her classes! Sid was also first in his class Best Dog and Best Of Breed.
 
Chelsea's first home bred puppy Quintavia Lacey was placed 3rd in the puppy class! Lacey's 1st show. Well done Chel and Lacey !
 
Photo shows Sid and today's Best Puppy (Glowhill Cheeky Chic).

 

 

10/08/08
A lovely drive down to Brockenhurst today with Sid, Poppy and Ribbon in preparation for Bournemouth Championship show tomorrow.
 
After booking in to our hotel  we spent a lovely time walking the dog's at Emmerton Downs. We really enjoyed watching the wild ponies who graze happily at the road side, what a joy to see such magnificent creatures in such beautiful surroundings...
 
Showing was very mixed..Sid was placed 3rd in limit dog, and Poppy 5th in her class which was disappointing, considering she was so happy and showed so well, but that is showing for you ! Sometimes up and sometimes down !
 
Chelsea and I hope to visit the New Forest again soon  without the pressure of dog showing so we can enjoy the beautiful surroundings with our lovely dog's.
 

 

03/08/08
Another championship show today at Malvern. It was lovely to see Natalie and Rob of Chapel Lane Arabians who came to find us round the dog rings. Nat and Rob were there for a championship horse show and we really appreciate then finding the time to come and see us.
 
A mixed day for the dogs....Ribbon was placed 3rd in her class, Poppy 5th but the star of the day was Siddy boy ( Quintavia Star Stopper ) who was 1st in the Limit dog class which I was thrilled with. Again I felt he was given fair consideration in the final line up....can't ask for more than that!
 

 

28/07/08
We travelled to Leeds today for a championship show. All of our dogs were placed, Arnie was 2nd with Chelsea handling him, and Poppy 3rd.

22/07/08
Not really news but I though I would share this photo pf Poppy playing in the garden. She looks like she is smiling !


14/07/08
Many congratulations to my friends Debbie and John Kelly who completed an 8 mile sponsored walk yesterday to raise funds for the Sarcoma Trust.They have raised a massive £537.00! Well Done to you both.

13/07/08
A busy day today as we attended the Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show at Malvern. The weather was lovely for a change which was good news as Evesham and District Canine Society's open show was also taking place outside.
 
We had a great day at the Cocker Club show...Poppy was placed 2nd and 3rd in her classes.
Chelsea and I were both showing our dog and bitch at the same time so I didn't get to see her handle Ribbon but I was over the moon to see her placed 2nd in Limit Bitch! This means Ribby will be allocated a stud book number and is qualified for Crufts for life! Well done Chelsea and Ribbon.
Seconds later Sid was placed 2nd in limit dog and he too will be allocated a stud book number too! So we had a really great day.
 
We attended Evesham's show and Poppy was placed 1st and 2nd in her classes.
 
Many Thanks to all Judges that have placed our dogs recently.
 

Arnie Ribbon

Sid Poppy

12/07/08
Another good day showing today at Tamworth And District Canine Society Open Show. Poppy did really well, she was placed 1st in all three of her classes and then beat Arnie ( Quintavia Time Lord ) and was declared Best of Breed. Arnie was 1st in his class and was Reserve Best of Breed.
 
Poppy was later placed 4th in the group.

09/07/08
Well after a short break from showing we attended an evening show last night at Newark. Fortunately the rain held off and we had a pleasant evening showing. Such a shame that the horrible weather spoils so many of our hobbies, but tonight we were lucky with the weather and the dogs were successful!
 
Poppy, Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes continues to do us proud... she is such a lovely dog to own. She was placed 1st in her 2 classes and declared Reserve Best Of Breed.
 

 
Quintavia Time Lord returned to the show ring after nearly a year away and was 1st in his class and he beat Poppy to Best Of Breed! Arnie will be shown over the summer handled by Chelsea.
 
Arnie is still the kennel clown here at Quintavia but he is so sweet natured and mischievous he has us all laughing at his antics. Stealing washing from the line is his latest trick!

07/07/08
Chloe recently presented us with a super litter of puppies, sired by SH CH Claramand Rock - N - Roll with Molkara JW.
 
We will have 1 or 2 dog puppies available from mid August.
 


06/07/08
Just had a phone call from my friend Jane. Her lovely girl Saffie has just delivered a lovely litter of 7 puppies sired by Quintavia Star Stopper. We are delighted to hear that the Chocolate Roan colour which we knew Sid was carrying has shown itself in Jane's litter! She has 2 Chocolate Roan, 1 Orange Roan and 4 Blue Roan puppies.
Well done Saffie!

30/06/08
Apologies to our regular visitors for the recent lack of updates. We haven't attended any shows over the last few weeks due to family commitments and the arrival of new puppies. It's not been the easiest of times for us here... Chelsea and I would like to thank our friend's for their support.
 
Here is a photo of Patience from our Nancy and Shenmore Sunny Jim litter...what a pretty little girl she is! I certainly had to have Lot's of patience over the years waiting for an Orange Roan girl to arrive, and here she is...

Many Thanks to Jane and Andrew for allowing us to use the lovely Jimmy at stud.


23/06/08

"Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death."

 

Author unknown.


16/06/08
Official news from from the Kennel Club today.... Chelsea has been granted an interest in the QUINTAVIA afiix which means that any puppies she breeds in her own name can be registered as QUINTAVIA'S! So Chelsea's first puppies will carry OUR affix....

09/06/08
Introducing Lacey.... Lawnswae Ribbon's little girl, Chelsea's first home bred puppy! Good Luck with Lacey Chel...Hope you do well with her. What a lovely pup from your first litter!!
 


07/06/08
We were showing yesterday at West Of England Cocker Open Show. The show team had a good day...Poppy was 2nd, Sid 1st and Ribbon 2nd.
 
We took Lacey for a day out and she took part in the puppy walk.... she really enjoyed herself and trotted around the ring like a little pro wagging her lovely tail with Chel handling her so well. Well done girls!

03/06/08
Quintavia Time Traveler and Charbonnel Do's N Dont's hip scores came back today, Roxy is 4 - 4 and Ace 5 - 6 which we are really pleased with.

31/05/08
A good day showing today at South Wales and Mon Cocker Spaniel Club Open Show. Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes was place 1st in all FOUR of her classes then went on to take Reserve Best In Show! We are really delighted as Poppy is only two weeks out of puppy classes. Quintavia Star Stopper was also 1st in his class and Lawnswae Ribbon 2nd so a good day all round.

 


27/05/08
Just received these photo's of Quintavia Star Stopper's latest litter of puppies bred by my friend Maxine and I thought I would share them...


24/05/08
No shows for us this weekend. We have had a lovely day playing with the dogs.
 
We managed to get a rare photo of Ringo, Quintavia Show Stopper! He may be 7 years old but rarely stands still long enough for us to get a decent photo.

As you can see he is still a beautiful dog, still in full coat and still siring lovely puppies with his happy temperament.


19/05/08
My friend Debbie is taking part in Team Sarcoma UK on 13/07/2008 to raise money for The Sarcoma Trust.
Debbie was diagnosed with liposarcoma in December 2003 and will be taking part with her husband John on an 8 mile walk in the peak district on 13th July. You can find out more about sarcoma via this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBzwSFN1D2E
 
If anyone feels able to help Debbie Please visit her page here http://www.justgiving.com/debbiekelly1 to donate.
 
Both Debbie and I would appreciate any help you can offer....If you are not able to help please look here to learn more about Sarcoma http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBzwSFN1D2E I'm ashamed to say that I had never heard of Sarcoma. The Sarcoma Trust are just as keen to raise peoples awareness of this cancer as they are to raise funds.
 
Thanks again to everyone that has helped with fundraising we really appreciate it xx

18/05/08
Chelsea has been spending all of her spare time over the last few weeks getting Quintavia Time Lord back into show trim and here are  the result's..
 
What a fantastic job Chelsea has made of a a really heavy coat!
 
Well done Chelsea on a fab job and Thanks for all the help you give me with the dogs.... Don't know what I would without you xx
 
Watch out......Arnie will be back in the ring again soon!!!!!!!!

 

 
A good weekend showing again for the Show Stopper Kid's!
 
Yesterday we were at Redditch and district open show...
 
Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes was place 1st in the junior class..her first show in with the big dogs as she was 12 months 6 days ago. Quintavia Star Stopper was 1st in his class and then declared Reserve Best Of Breed!
 
Today was a repeat of yesterday ...Poppy was again first in her class and Sid was again Reserve Best Of Breed! Chelsea was showing Ribbon and she was 1st in her Class!
 
Congratulations to Barbara...between us both we were 1st in every class BOB, RBOB and BP.

12/05/08
What a lovely day we had yesterday at Mid Western Counties Spaniel Club Open Show...... Poppy, Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes, was 1st in the Puppy Bitch class , then later declared Best Puppy In Breed by breed specialist Ken Holmes. She was later declared BEST PUPPY IN SHOW under breed specialist John Gillespie !! What a FANTASTIC day for us considering this was Poppy's last day in puppy classes...She is aged 1 today.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPPY!
 
Thank You Poppy for being a joy to show...Love You xxxxxxxxxx
 
MANY, MANY THANKS to all judges that have thought so highly of Poppy, and Thanks to fellow exhibitors for their kind words and Congratulations.
 
Unfortunately we didn't have a memory card in our camera today...typical !! Here is a photo take later at home.
 


05/05/08
A good day showing for us today at Hereford and District Canine Society!
 
Poppy was again declared Best Puppy In Breed by Judge Frances Bowman and then went on to take Puppy Group 4!
 
Poppy is a delight to own and show, she is always happy and eager to do her best.


04/05/08
A Cocker Spaniel show today at Cheshire. Poppy and Ribbon were 2nd in their classes and Sid was also placed.
 
The weather was lovely and we managed to get some new photo's of the dogs...
   
Poppy Sid
Ribbon

26/04/08
The weather was lovely today for our first general championship show of the year. I showed Quintavia Star Stopper and Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes and we all enjoyed our day out. Poppy was shortlisted but unplaced in a huge puppy class. Sid was second in his class to a lovely black dog who later went on to take the CC. Sid was then called in to challenge for the RCC. He moved really well and I am told looked super when stood. I felt that he was given fair consideration by the judge, for which I am most grateful for.
 
The photo's taken at the show were a little dark so I took this photo later at home.


21/04/08
I was showing Poppy and Sid yesterday at East Anglia Cocker Spaniel Club Open Show. Poppy was placed in both of her classes and Sid was 1st in his class which I was really pleased with.

As you may know Chelsea recently entered a modelling competition as she made it through to the last 15, here is a link to the photo's.. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/04/17/your-chance-to-vote-for-birmingham-s-top-model-97319-20779996/ Chelsea is 08.

 
PLEASE VOTE FOR HER IF YOU CAN....We would really appreciate i if you could. Thanks Tracey x

photo © Birmingham Mail


15/04/08
Happy 40th Birthday Debbie xx
 
John and Debbie who own Oscar, Time Travelers litter brother have just sent this lovely photo. Thanks for taking such good care of him and keeping me updated with his progress.
 
Hope you have a great birthday Debbie!


13/04/08
Just had a call from David and Judith Marshe. Quintavia Phoebe was declared Best of Breed today at Mountsorrel Open Show under breed judge Paula Whitham.
 
Congratulations to you all, keep up the good work Phoebe! these BOB'S are getting to be a bit of a habit!

10/04/08
Just wanted to let all of our friends know that Chelsea recently entered a competition to find Birmingham's Next Top Model... She has a good job which she is working hard at and the competition is just a bit of fun for her.
 
We are all proud and delighted that Chelsea has made it through to the last 15 !! She has a photo shoot on Sunday and we may be asking all of our friends to vote for her soon...
 
Here is the photo that the general public voted on to put her through.

 
Good Luck Chelsea...have a great day Sunday xx

05/04/08
Another successful day for the show team, especially our Show Stopper kids at Midland Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show.

Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes, Poppy and Quintavia Star Stopper, Sid were both placed 1st in quality, well filled classes. Lawnswae Ribbon another Show Stopper daughter was second in her class and Quintavia Time Traveler was second in his class.

There were some lovely rosettes and prizes for class winners donated by the club and best of all it was a local show for us! Many Thanks to both breed specialist judges and the committee for a lovely day.


24/03/08
We were showing again today at Nuneaton and District Canine Society Open Show. Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes was awarded Best Puppy In Breed by breed judge Bea Robertson and was awarded Puppy Group 2 under breed specialist Elaine Thomas. Many Thanks to both judges for a lovely day. Quintavia Star Stopper was placed 3rd in his class.

23/03/08
We had a fantastic day showing today at North Wales Cocker Spaniel Club Open Show. All three Show Stopper kids, Quintavia Star Stopper, Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes and Lawnswae Ribbon were first in their classes. We were delighted when Ribbon was later declared Best In Show, and Poppy (Quintavia Stars In Her Eye ) was awarded Reserve Best Puppy In Show ! Quintavia Time Traveler, Ace was also first in his class !
 
Many Thanks to the judge Paul Carpenter.
 
I am so proud of my Show Stopper kids, and so grateful to Ringo who has proved himself as a Sire of quality, show winning, happy, healthy cockers....

 

Quintavia Stars In Her Eye & Lawnswae Ribbon 

 

David and Judith Marshe had a good day today at Pinxton and District Canine Society Open Show. Quintavia Phoebe at Sayajirao was awarded Best of Breed under judge Ian Sparham. Well Done Phoebe !

19/03/08
Just received some exciting news...
 
I recently sent some blood samples for coat colour testing and the results are back...Quintavia Star Stopper (blue Roan ) is carrying Orange and Chocolate Roan as is his full sister Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes!
 
Quintavia Time Traveler (Black) is carrying Red !
 
Great news for our future breeding plans......

07/03/08
Today we were at Crufts "THE" show of year....
 
Once again it was great to catch up with friend's and Quintavia owners who make a trip to Crufts to support us every year. THANK YOU to all of you for your support, it is appreciated more than you know!
 
The dogs had a great day...they loved all the attention from the public who came to see them. I was sooo proud of my two boys, such a great testament to their superb temperament that they greeted everyone with enthusiasm.
 
Sid had a great day, he was awarded VHC (Very Highly Commended) in the biggest dog class of the day which had 34 entries, Well Done Sid !
 
Ace was unplaced in his class but he showed well in Chelsea's capable hands.
   

"Ace"

"Sid"


26/02/08
Just taken this photo of Poppy with the lovely Rosette's she has won from the last two shows....


24/02/08
A rather eventful day today........
 
We finally made it to Lincoln, after a damaged windscreen and a loose number plate and we had a good day showing... We only took our girls today as my friend was judging the boys.
 
Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes " Poppy " again received numerous positive comments from fellow exhibitors. She enjoyed her day out and we were delighted with her 1ST PLACE in Any Other Colour Puppy and 3RD PLACE in Any Colour Puppy thus Qualifying for Crufts 2009 at only her second show! Well Done my love!
 
Poppy is a repeat mating of the litter that produced Sid, Quintavia Star Stopper. (Quintavia Show Stopper X Quintavia Starry Eyed) Who is also winning well in good company!
 
 
Many Thanks to breed specialist Penny Lester, and the committee of North Midlands And Eastern Counties Cocker Spaniel Club for the lovely Crystal.

14/02/08

Quintavia Star Stopper has sired his first litter of puppies... We are delighted to discover that he produces Orange !!


10/02/08
Some lovely weather this weekend for a change! We have managed to get some photo's of the dogs.
Here is our latest hopeful Poppy.

 


30/01/08

Just taken these photo's of Ace, Quintavia Time Traveler aged 11 months, I think he is maturing well... He is a real sweetie, a lovely gentle little boy who loves everyone!

 


28/01/08
Not really news but I thought I would share this photo of my lovely older daughter with her favourite of our gang, Willow (Quintavia Quintessential) Such  pretty girls ......


26/01/08
A great start to a new showing year today at West Of England Cocker Spaniel Club Open Show... Quintavia Stars In Her Eyes (Quintavia Show Stopper X Quintavia Starry Eye ) was Best Puppy In Show and  Best Minor Puppy In Show at her very first show !! Many Thanks to the judge Mrs Anne O'Keefe of Glenayden Cocker Spaniels, Australia for a fantastic day and her appreciation and lovely comments about Poppy...
 
Many Thanks to Anne for the BEAUTIFUL sash and grooming case and Many Thanks to The Cocker Spaniel Club Of New South Wales, Australia for the lovely rosette.
   

Best Puppy in Show West Of England Cocker Club

Best In Show Line Up - West Of England Cocker Spaniel Club

Photo © West Of England Cocker Spaniel Club

 

 
Thanks also to West Of England Cocker Spaniel Club for the lovely rosettes and 20 kg of food.
 
Quintavia Star Stopper (Quintavia Show Stopper X Quintavia Starry Eyed) was first in his class too..

 
20/01/08
Committee duties today for me at Coventry Cocker Spaniel Club Open Show today.
I was pleased to see two Quintavia Show Stopper kids placed in strong puppy classes!

01/01/08
Happy New Year to all of our friends and Quintavia Cocker Spaniel Owners..... Tracey, Chelsea and all at Quintavia xx
 

 

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