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.
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Best in Show was won by the Best Bitch and winner of the Post Graduate Bitch class, Sierrasalva's Regalo
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Reserve Best in Show and best dog was won by Sh Ch Casper De Agua Salada
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Best Puppy in show was taken by the Puppy Bitch winner Oh You Are Magic vom Hause Kristo of Goldfly (Imp)
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Best Vetran in Show was awarded to Valentismo's Olli Dante from the Vetran Dog Class
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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.
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Best in Show was won by the Best Bitch and winner of the Post Graduate Bitch class, Sierrasalva's Regalo
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Reserve Best in Show and best dog was won by Sh Ch Casper De Agua Salada
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Best Puppy in show was taken by the Puppy Bitch winner Oh You Are Magic vom Hause Kristo of Goldfly (Imp)
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Best Vetran in Show was awarded to Valentismo's Olli Dante from the Vetran Dog Class
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Scroll down for details of the results from all the classes and the show photo gallery.
Ambassador Awards
Within the SWD Club we are very lucky to have various ways to celebrate our dogs' successes both in the show ring and in the community.
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We have Annual Awards given to Club Members' dogs for their successes in the Show Ring, Annual Awards which are nominated by other Club members, for dogs and their owners who have excelled in other competitive activities or community representation, Show Ambassadors and Breed Ambassadors.
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BREED AMBASSADORS
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One of the ways is to be an Ambassador, is to volunteer to be a Breed Ambassador. Every year, we are asked by the Kennel Club, to represent the breed at Discover Dogs events. Usually they are held during the 4 days of Crufts in March at the NEC Birmingham and at the ExCel Center, London in October.
Many volunteer dogs and their families join these events, to talk to the general public about the pros and cons of living with a Spanish Water Dog. You can learn more about these events here:
https://www.discoverdogs.org.uk
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We were fortunate enough to be featured during the Crufts 2022 TV coverage, where Elma took center stage.
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We also celebrate those volunteers who are Breed Ambassadors at the Games Fairs all across the UK and those who assist the Judges' Sub Committee and our Breed Education Coordinator, Anthony Allen, with our Breed Appreciation Days. These are to teach and encourage Judges in our breed, with hands-on assessments and demonstrations.
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All our representatives become Breed Ambassadors and they are recognised by the SWD Club with Certificates and Medals.
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We have had some fabulous times over the years, sharing our experiences with the public about our amazing breed.
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If you are a club member and would like to volunteer, please get in touch with the Honorary Secretary here : sec.swdc@gmail.com
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Please see below for some images from our breed enthusiasts and some are pictured with their awards ! More information can be found on the Breed Ambassador page.
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Rocket
Ziggy
Rachel with Loli and Pedra
Sherree with Rubi
Poppy, still representing the breed at 14 years young
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SHOW AMBASSADORS
Show Ambassadors information page can be found on the dropdown link under Ambassador Awards.
ANNUAL AMBASSADORS - NOMINATED AND SHOW
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Information about Annual Awards for Nominations and Show pages can be found on the dropdown menu link under Ambassador Awards.
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