Held in conjunction with the City of Birmingham Championship Show at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry, The Spanish Water Dog Club Open Show took place on Sunday 1st September 2019. Sponsored by Royal Canin, a total of 45 dogs made up the 50 entries within the main show. Additional classes were also held for Junior Handling, whereby the entrants were judged not on the dog, but on the capabilites of the handler in presenting the dog in the ring.
The open show also incorporated three extra Special Award Classes. These classes are specifically put on by the club, with the permission of the Kennel Club, in an endeavour to assist prospective judges to progress up the Judges List. It allows judges, newly qualified or seeking additional experience, the opportunity to examine and judge the Spanish Water Dog breed by gaining a captive audience of owners of the breed who are present at the show.
Best in Show was won by the Best Bitch and winner of the Post Graduate Bitch class, Sierrasalva's Regalo
Reserve Best in Show and best dog was won by Sh Ch Casper De Agua Salada
Best Puppy in show was taken by the Puppy Bitch winner Oh You Are Magic vom Hause Kristo of Goldfly (Imp)
Best Vetran in Show was awarded to Valentismo's Olli Dante from the Vetran Dog Class
Scroll down for details of the results from all the classes and the show photo gallery.
Held in conjunction with the City of Birmingham Championship Show at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry, The Spanish Water Dog Club Open Show took place on Sunday 1st September 2019. Sponsored by Royal Canin, a total of 45 dogs made up the 50 entries within the main show. Additional classes were also held for Junior Handling, whereby the entrants were judged not on the dog, but on the capabilites of the handler in presenting the dog in the ring.
The open show also incorporated three extra Special Award Classes. These classes are specifically put on by the club, with the permission of the Kennel Club, in an endeavour to assist prospective judges to progress up the Judges List. It allows judges, newly qualified or seeking additional experience, the opportunity to examine and judge the Spanish Water Dog breed by gaining a captive audience of owners of the breed who are present at the show.
Best in Show was won by the Best Bitch and winner of the Post Graduate Bitch class, Sierrasalva's Regalo
Reserve Best in Show and best dog was won by Sh Ch Casper De Agua Salada
Best Puppy in show was taken by the Puppy Bitch winner Oh You Are Magic vom Hause Kristo of Goldfly (Imp)
Best Vetran in Show was awarded to Valentismo's Olli Dante from the Vetran Dog Class
Scroll down for details of the results from all the classes and the show photo gallery.
2023 Open Show
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About The Judges
Carol Palumbo (Rainethyme)
I owned my first dog, a Bearded Collie, in 1987. I started showing in 1988 and was very quickly 'bitten by the show bug' and I was given the opportunity to handle for one of the top kennels.
I have shown/bred may Beardies and dabbled in obedience with some of them.
I served as Show Secretary/Manager for Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club for some years.
I first became aware of Spanish Water Dogs through a friend and in December 2007 her Spanish Water Dog came to stay for a short holiday. I loved her personality and how she fitted in with my Beardies. I quickly became a fan.
I currently own and co-own three SWD's that have gained entry into the KC Stud Book, two of which are champions.
I thoroughly enjoy watching SWD's across all disciplines.
I have previously served as Show Secretary for the SWD Club which I did enjoy.
I would like to thank the Club for the opportunity of judging the Breed Club Open Show and I am very much looking forward to it.
Linda Thorogood (Harrifield)
I have been owned by Clumber Spaniels since 1985 when my husband decided he would like a roughshooting dog. We acquired a 3 year old in 1985 who was basic trained for the field.
However you first own or are owned by a dog he goes everywhere, including Summer fairs etc. As a result of entering an 'Exemption Show' as they were known then at a local Summer Fair, which we won, we became involved. It was run by Tunbridge Wells and District Canine Society and have served with the Society since then.
The rest is history. We did continue with Working Tests, but showing took over. I now have the privilege of awarding CCs in Clumbers, Sussex, English Springers and approved in Welsh Springers. I judge all Gundogs, Groups and BIS at Open level as well as Working Assessments and Good Citizens.
Thank you for the invitation to judge. It is a great pleasure.
Kindly sponsored by VetSpec, Sunday 7th May 2023 saw the welcome return of the Club Open Show, having last been hosted in September 2021.
Hosted at the Staffordshire County Showground, within the confines of the National Dog Show 2023 organised by the Birmingham Dog Show Society, the weekend was one of historic note, coinciding with the Coronation of King Charles III. His highness became the thirteenth British monarch to have been coronated since the political union of Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland on the 1st May 1707, and the sixty second monarch since rule was established over Anglo-Saxon England in the year 827AD. To celebrate, many of the competitors bought along food and drink to share with one another, whilst toasting the King and enjoying the opportunity to catch up with fellow Spanish owners.
This years show comprised of 45 dogs making up 51 entries for the main show, whilst 13 dogs were also entered for the Special Award Classes, which are specifically put on by the club, with the permission of the Kennel Club, in an endeavour to assist a prospective judge to progress up the Judges List.
Best in Show was the winner of the Open Bitch Class and Best Bitch, Sh Ch Pabiaga Kemina owned by Tracey Whitehead. This was a special win as Mina is now the current holder of Best In Show for our Open Show and our Championship Show at the same time. Reserve Best Bitch was Natalie Spencer's Conbrio Box of Delights.
Reserve Best in Show was the winner of Open Dog Class and Best Dog, Josalyn Rio Ziggystardust via Janamorio - congratulations to Janet Peart. Reserve Best Dog was won by Zorrazo's Villian of Circumstance at Chanderhill JW - congratulations to Kate Hodgkinson-Rutherford and Mark Rutherford.
Best Puppy in Show was taken by the Puppy Dog winner Pabiaga Sergio, owned by Jan Wood. Best Opposite Sex Puppy in Show was his litter sister Pabiaga's Santana.
Best Veteran in Show was awarded to Sh Ch Valentisimo Tizi from the Veteran Bitch Class and Best Opposite Sex Veteran was Nelsonandaluza De Ubrique owned by Sarah Affleck-Carter.
Scroll down for details of the results from all the classes and the show photo gallery.
Classes and Winners
Classes and Winners
Best In Show
Sh Ch Pabiaga Kemina
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Reserve Best In Show
Josalyn Rio Ziggystardust via Janamorio
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Best Veteran In Show
Sh Ch Valentisimo Tizi
Best Puppy In Show
Pabiaga Sergio
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SWD Open Show
Judge Carol Palumbo's Critiques
SWD Club Special Awards
Judge Linda Thorogood's Critiques
Photo Gallery
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