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.
2024
Championship Show
Sponsored by
Held in conjunction with
Sunday 1st September 2024 was our seventh Spanish Water Dog Club Championship Show. Taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, the show was held in conjunction with the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show.
This year 46 dogs making an entry of 51 and 22 entries in the three Special Award Classes.
This years' Best in Show, went to the winner of the Open Bitch class, SH CH Prizelands Fondant Fancy at Cooishka JW. Fiadh is owned by Kirstie Thompson.
Reserve Best in Show went to the Best Dog and Dog CC, winner of Open Dog Class, SH CH/HR CH Zorrazo HeyThere Yogi Bear, also winning Best Opposite Sex in Show. Boo Boo is owned by Kate Hodgkinson-Rutherford and Mark Rutherford.
Best Puppy in Show was taken by the Puppy Bitch winner Prizelands Tickled My Fancy, owned by Fiona Donaldson.
Reserve Dog CC
Reserve Dog CC was taken by the Post Graduate Dog class winner, Pabiaga's Sergio Sinduda JW, owned by Jan Wood.
Reserve Bitch CC
Reserve Bitch CC was taken by Rainethyme Ever So Special who won Junior Bitch. She is owned by Caroline Glaysher, Carol Palumbo and Fiona Donaldson.
Best Opposite Sex Puppy was won by Cooishka's Chasing Rainbows, owned by Kirstie Thompson.
Best Veteran in Show was won by SH CH Valentisimo's Tizi, owned by Nigel, Fiona and Fleur Walker and Best Opposite Sex Veteran was won by SH CH Valentisimo's Ballesteros PD'H owned by Jodie and Paul Trebert.
It was also our last show with Ray McDonald as our Show Secretary and Manager. Ray has worked hard to keep the shows running successfully over the past 3 years and we are very grateful for his assistance and guidance.
Scroll down for details of the results from all the classes and the show photo gallery.
Main Winners
Best In Show & Bitch CC
SH CH Prizelands Fondant Fancy JW
Pictured with owner Kirstie Thompson
Reserve Best In Show,
Dog C.C. & Best Opposite Sex In Show
SH CH / HR CH Zorrazo Hey There Yogi Bear
Pictured with Kate Hodgkinson-Rutherford
Best Puppy In Show
Prizelands Tickled My Fancy, owned by Fiona Donaldson
Best Opposite Sex Puppy In Show
Cooishka Chasing Rainbows owned by Kirstie Thompson
BEST IN SHOW and Bitch CC - Pabiaga Kemina
Dog CC, Reserve Best in Show & Best Opp Sex in Show - Valentisimo's Has To Be
Reserve Dog CC & Bitch CC
Best Veteran In Show - xxxxx & Reserve Best Veteran in Show xxxxxx
Best Puppy in Show - Zorrazo xxxx & Best Opposite Sex Puppy in Show - Prizelands xxxxxx
(L to R)
Best Opposite Sex Veteran
SH CH Valentisimo's Ballesteros PD'H
Best Veteran in Show
SH CH Valentisimo's Tizi
Reserve Dog CC
Pabiaga's Sergio Sinduda JW
Reserve Bitch C.C.
Rainethyme Ever So Special
About The Judges
Mr Frank Gilroy (Claychalk)
I have been asked by the club to say a say few words about myself so here goes.
I started in Labradors in 1984, and started judging in 1990, I was delighted to have been passed to award C.C.s in my first breed, I have had the honour to have judged in Europe and all over the U.K.
Helen bought me my first Spanish Water Dog 11 years ago for my old age (so she said), and have been interested in the breed for 3 years prior to acquiring our girl. We now own 3 Spanish 2 girls and a boy, I am also on the main committee, as well s on the judges committee, I am also the main name for Scotland to help out on Spanish rescue and rehoming.
Mrs Carolyn Adkins-Fry (Bedeslea) - Special Award Judge
I first judged at Open level in 1989 in my chosen breeds – Retriever (Goldens) and Spinoni – and enjoyed learning about all the Gundog breeds at work and in the show ring. My early dogs were all worked in the field and some were trialled and ran in working tests successfully. In 1994 I bought in a Zanfi-bred Irish Water Spaniel and she became part of the team too. I now enjoy showing and working (Rally, Truffle-hunting and Mantrailing) my small kennel of Lagotti. Over 20 Stud Book entries carry my affix, five UK Sh Champions, four FT award winners and a number of AKC titleholders.
I awarded my first set of CCs to Spinoni in 1996 and added Bracchi, Goldens and recently the Lagotto Romagnolo too. A fifth Gundog breed is currently in process.
When the Spanish Water Dog arrived in the UK, I was immediately drawn to the special temperament and outline of the breed and have enjoyed following their progress and gaining hands-on experience in Groups and breed classes at Open Shows. Alongside the other Water Dogs, I shall enjoy the learning process. Thank you very much to the SWDC for inviting me to judge at your show and to the Spanish fraternity for bringing your dogs today.
Results
SWDC Championship Show
Judge Frank Gilroy Critique
SWDC Special Awards
Judge Carolyn Adkins-Fry Critique
Photo Gallery
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Huge thanks to Debbie & Ray McDonald for the photographs
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