12/10/2009 - Dusty went Winners Dog yesterday for a 4 pt major
at the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills show in Long Beach,
California. The judge was Mr. Wayne Burton and the entry was
supported by the ECSCSC. This win finished Dusty's Championship,
so he is now Ch Northworth Vail Of
Honour. Thank you to Hillary Wambaugh, who took Dusty to the
Long Beach shows and handled him to this win!
11/27/2009 - Today, Sophie earned her Novice Agility Jumpers
title in Olympia, WA with 1st place in her Novice B class. Last weekend, in
California, Dusty took two BOB's under judges Pat Trotter and
Chuck Trotter. He was handled by Hillary Wambaugh. Thanks,
Hillary! Dusty now needs just a major to finish his
Championship.
On November 14th,
I showed in Rally Obedience at the Monroe, WA dog show. Sophie earned her first leg in Excellent B with a 1st place!
Lexi earned her first leg in Rally Novice. Not perfect, but this was her very first attempt at any performance venue and we had fun together.
Jennifer entered Rally with Halo, Calypso's Hidden Halo, and
Chloe, Calypso Can't Catch Me, on Saturday and Sunday. Chloe finished her Rally Advanced title and earned her first leg in Rally Excellent A on Sunday with a 1st place. Halo earned his first two legs in Rally Advanced with a 4th place on Sat and a 1st place on Sun.
Congratulations, Jennifer!!
I also received the following news from Cheryl Gallup and
Gina: News and new titles! Last weekend my Gina went to the Willamette Valley shows in Salem, OR. She earned her first two obedience legs in Novice there. Then this Friday we showed in Roseburg where she finished her CD with a First place in Novice B.
Gina also showed in Rally Advance and earned her RA title with three Second place finishes.
Last, but not least,
Joker, Calypso's Knight Of Seasac, went WD on October 28th
in Canada for 2 pts.
10/26/2009
- On Saturday, Mocha and
Dusty were shown in Ridgefield, WA.
Mocha was WB/BOS for 1 pt and Dusty was WD/BOW for 1 pt.
The previous weekend, we went to the Northern California English
Cocker Specialty show. I showed Jasmine in breed. We had fun,
but no results worth mentioning. Neil, however, qualified with
Sophie in 4/4 novice agility runs. Sophie placed a respectable
2nd Place in all four of her runs. This was their first agility
trial this year and only their second weekend out together as a
team. Sophie completed her NA title and needs just one more leg
to finish her NAJ title. Their runs were not perfect, but they
had a great time!!
The ECSCNC Specialty show was a *ton* of fun, as usual. Thank
you to everyone who helped to organize the show. We had a great
time and we'll be back next year!
Last, but not least, earlier this month, Jennifer and I took a trip to Idaho with
some of our dogs and came home with a few nice wins. On
Thursday, the 8th, Dusty went WD for a 3 pt major. On Friday,
the 9th, Mocha went WB/BOW/BOB for a 4 pt major. She also made a
cut of six in the group. On Saturday, the 10th,
Halo went WD for a 3
pt major. He was handled to that win by Jennifer.
Congratulations, Jennifer, on your second major win with Halo!
While we were in Idaho, Bonnie Kost took Ch
Calypso's Fortunate Series Of Events,
Jack, to Canada, where he went WD to finish his Canadian
Championship. Jack was owner handled by Bonnie to this win.
Congratulations, Bonnie and Jack!!
09/15/2009 - Over the last month two Calypso dogs have earned
new titles. Lovey, Calypso Cause I Can, owned by Terry Jent,
finished her AKC Championship and is now Ch Calypso Cause I Can.
Gina, Calypso's Golden Attraction, finished her UKC Championship
and also passed her Canine Good Citizen test. She is now UKC Ch
Calypso's Golden Attraction RN CGC. Gina is co-owned, trained,
and owner handled by Cheryl Gallup.
Some relatives of our dogs have also done well in the ring over
the last month. Quinlan's Burnt Sienna OA AXJ NF RN, finished
her AXJ (Agility Excellent Jumpers) title and earned the first
leg towards her AX (Agility Excellent Standard) title. Sienna is
sired by Am/Can Ch Nohea Orion RN OA OAJ JH WD,
Ryan. Gem,
Agate's Diamond Studded Affair, sired by
Jack, Ch Calypso's
Fortunate Series Of Events, passed his Canine Good Citizen test
and Gem's litter sister, Zazzy, went RWB when shown at the
Eugene Kennel Club Show in Oregon. Not bad for puppies in the
6-9 mth class!!
08/19/2009 - Sophie, Am/Can/UKC Ch Calypso Audacity Strikes CD Am/Can RN WD, earned her Rally Advanced title this last weekend. She was entered Friday at the Cascade Specialty show, where she earned a perfect score of 100 and she was entered on Sunday
at the OKC All Breed show, where she earned a 97 and completed her title. I also entered Jasmine,
Calypso's Hooligan, in Rally Novice B on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, her first time in the rally ring, she earned a perfect 100, on Saturday, a 90. I completely messed up a station,
which lost us 10 points, but Jasmine was perfect (-: On Sunday, Jasmine qualified with a 100, which finished her Rally Novice title. She also earned 1st place in her class of around 20 dogs.
I had soooo much fun showing in rally with them. I feel so blessed to have these two girls. They have wonderful enthusiasm for training in any venue and I am always proud to be holding the other end of their leads.
Jennifer entered Halo in Rally Novice B on Friday at the Cascade
Specialty and Sunday at the OKC All Breed show. Halo qualified
on Friday with a score of 100 and on Sunday with a score of 97
and a 3rd place. This completed Halo's Rally Novice title.
In conformation, Calypso's Knight Of Seasac, Joker, was BOS in
Puppy Sweepstakes at the Cascade Specialty show.
In Junior Showmanship, Tatum was 1st in her class with Ch
Calypso Eveready Mischief, Finn,
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tatum did a fabulous job with
Finn. There are photos of this cute team on Finn's page.
And some older news - Legend, Calypso's The Black Pearl,
completed her Championship the weekend before last. She is the
second of Sophie's kids to finish this year. Congratulations to
her owners, Tina, Jim and Kayla Heinz.
Tatum and Finn
08/04/2009 - More show news to share. The day after I posted my
show news on the 24th of July, Calypso's The Black Pearl,
Legend, was WB for a 3 pt major in Greenville, SC. This was her
3rd major win and she now needs just 1 point to finish her
Championship. Calypso Cause I Can,
Lovey, went to four days of shows last Thursday through Sunday
in Canfield, OH. She was reserve to majors on Thursday and
Saturday and was WB/BOS for a 3pt major on Sunday. Lovey now
needs just a major to finish her Championship. Here in WA,
Calypso's Knight Of Seasac, Joker, went to the shows in
Sequim, where he was WD on Saturday for 1 point and WD/BOW for 1
pt on Sunday. Joker now has 11 points including 1 major and he
just turned a year old at the end of July!!!
07/24/2009
- Getting caught up on dog show news - Last Saturday, Cammie was
WB/BOS for a 3 pt major in Texas. She was RWB to the major the
following day. She now has 14 points and just needs a major to
finish her Championship. Way to go, Cammie! That same Saturday,
in Portland, Oregon, Calypso's Golden Attraction, Gina, was RWB
and Northworth Vail of Honour, Dusty, was RWD. Jennifer competed
in Rally with Halo and
Chloe and did absolutely awesome. Halo
scored a 98/100 and was 1st place in his Novice B class of over 30!!
This was his first time in the rally ring. Chloe scored a
perfect 100 in Advanced A and was 1st place in her class of about 20.
Congratulations to Jennifer, Chloe, and Halo. It was so much fun
to watch! I posted videos below, for anyone who would like to
watch.
TToday, in Greenville, South Carolina, Calypso's The Black Pearl,
Legend, owned by Kayla Heinz, was RWB to a 4 pt major under
breeder/judge Ginny Lyne. So close!!!
07/17/2009 - Cammie continued winning and was WB/BOS on Friday
for 2 pts, WB/BOS on Saturday for 2 pts and WB/BOS on Sunday for
1 pts. Congratulations to her owners, Debbie Owczarzac and Mike
Alper.
Neil and I went to a show in Shelton, WA last weekend. On
Saturday, Joker,
Calypso's Knight Of Seasac, was WD/BOW for 2 pts and Chloe,
Calypso Can't Catch Me RN, was RWB.
On Sunday, Mocha, Terigen Larkspur
Chocolatte, was WB/BOW/BOS for 2 points and Chloe was second
(out of 5) to Mocha in the Open Bitch class. Congratulations to
Joker's owner, Nancy Clark, for his 2 point win.
Last, but not least, at the Shelton show, Gina,
Calypso's Golden Attraction, qualified in Rally Novice on Saturday
which completed her Rally Novice title. Way to go, Cheryl and
Gina. We are very proud of the two of you!!!
07/09/2009 - Last weekend, in Bandon, OR,
Calypso's Golden Attraction,
Gina, was WB/BOW on Saturday for 1 pt and WB/BOS on Sunday for 1
pt. She was handled by her owner, Cheryl Gallup. Way to go,
Cheryl and Gina!! Yesterday, Cammie,
Calypso Golden Gait Grandeur, was at a show in San Antonio,
Texas and was WB/BOS for 1 pt. Today, Cammie was WB/BOS again
for 2 pts. Congratulations to her owners, Mike Alper and Debbie
Owczarzak. Cammie is Gina's littersister from our
G Litter. I have also had
news that Calypso Cause I Can,
Lovey, has earned 3 more points towards her CH and now has a
total of 8 pts. Congrats to her owner, Terry Jent.
Last, but not least, at the English Cocker Spaniel Club Of
Southern California specialty show last Thursday,
Northworth Vail Of Honour,
Dusty, was BOS in Puppy Sweepstakes and was also Best In Match
at the ECSCSC match that was held that evening.
06/30/2009 - Lots of news to share from this past weekend of dog
shows. In Colorado, Dusty,
Northworth Vail Of Honour, was RWD at the English Cocker Spaniel
Fanciers Of Greater Denver Specialty Show. Dusty was also Best
Puppy at the supported entry show on Saturday and went on to win
Best Puppy in Sporting Group. Mocha,
Terigen Larkspur Chocolatte, was also at the Specialty and won
her Open Particolor class.
At the Lost Coast Kennel Club show in Northern California,
Gina, Calypso's Golden
Attraction, handled by her owner, Cheryl Gallup, was BOB on
Saturday and BOB again on Sunday. Gina also earned the first two
legs towards her Rally Novice title and a 2nd place in Rally
Novice B on Saturday. Way to go, Cheryl and Gina!!
06/23/2009 - Last weekend, in Canby, Oregon, Calypso's Knight Of
Seasac, Joker, was WD on Saturday for 1 pt and WD/BOS on Sunday
for 1 pt. Congratulations to Joker's owner, Nancy Clark.
Joker on the day he won his 1st major in Puyallup, WA.
06/08/2009
- Yesterday, at a dog show in Puyallup, WA, Joker,
Calypso's Knight Of Seasac, was WD for a 3
pt major win from the 9-12 mth class. In North Carolina, at the Asheville Kennel Club
show, Calypso's The Black Pearl, Legend, was WB/BOW/BOB for a 3
pt major. Congratulations to Kayla Heinz, Legend's owner, and to
Nancy Clark, Joker's owner.
06/06/2009
- Neil and I went to the dog show today in Puyallup, WA. Neil
showed Mocha in breed and she went RWB. I showed
Sophie in Rally Advanced B. Sophie got a perfect score of 100
and 1st place. I was sooo proud of her. The judge could not believe it was her first advanced leg. She was so perfect! Jennifer
Vadecar showed Chloe in Rally Advanced A. She scored a 96 and was 2nd in her class. Chloe hit the high jump on her way over, otherwise she would have had 1st place as well. Her heel work was great!
Also, Hillary Wambaugh took Dusty
to an ECSCNC supported entry show in Vallejo, CA and he was RWD
to a major from the 9-12 mth puppy class.
06/04/2009
- Ch Calypso's Fortunate Series Of Events "Jack" sired a lovely
litter of puppies which were born yesterday. The breakdown: 1 blue roan girl, 1 blue roan boy, 1 orange roan girl, 1 orange
roan boy and 1 black girl. The dam of the litter is Can. Ch Cantabria
Sunkist Orange, who is co-owned by Val Shuetze and Brenda Zubal. You can
contact Val at vaschuetze@gmail.com or Brenda at
braylynns@gmail.com for more
information about the litter.
The proud momma with her puppies.
06/02/2009 - I took Mocha, Terigen Larkspur Chocolatte, and
Joker, Calypso's Knight Of Seasac, to the shows in Yakima last
weekend. Joker was WD/BOW on both Saturday and Sunday for 1
point each day. Mocha was WB/BOS on Sunday for 1 point.
05/27/2009 - Some news to share. On May 3rd at the Rio Hondo
Kennel Club show, Ch Calypso's Hollywood Drama was BOB under
judge Thomas J. Tracy. On May 16th,
Northworth Vail Of Honour, Dusty, was WD/BOW for 1 pt
under judge Kathryn Cowsert. This makes 5 points for Dusty. Ch
Calypso Eveready Mischief, Finn, was BOB on May 24th at the
Spokane Kennel Club dog show and BOB again on May 25th at the
Coeur d'Alene Dog Fanciers show in Idaho. Finn was handled to
these wins by his junior handler, Tatum. I also talked to the
owner of Ch Calypso's Hollywood Drama, Howard, and heard that he
won two Best Of Breeds and a 3rd in the Sporting Group this last
weekend in Pomona, Ca. Congratulations to all!
05/14/2009 - Last Saturday, Calypso's Just A Parti Girl,
Confetti, was WB/BOW/BOS for 1 point. She was handled by her
owner, Hillary Wambaugh. Not to be outdone, on Sunday,
Northworth Vail Of Honour, Dusty, went to a puppy match with
Hillary and was Best In Match!!!
05/06/2009 - I just got home from a fabulous trip to the ECSCA
National Specialty held in Huron, OH.
Northworth Vail Of Honour,
Dusty, was 3rd in his puppy sweepstakes class and 3rd in his
regular class of 18 puppies. Neil took
Calypso's Hooligan,
Jasmine, to the all breed show in Elma, WA on Sunday and she was
WB/BOW/BOB for 1 point under judge Bud DiDonato. Also, I have
news that Calypso's Hollywood Drama, Howard, was WD/BOW for a 3
point major at the Lake Mathew's Kennel Club show in Chino, CA on April 25th under judge Wayne E. Bousek.
This finished Howard's Championship, so he is now CH Calypso's
Hollywood Drama. Howard is owned by Melinda McKinley.
Dusty in his 6-9 mth class.
04/26/2009 - Ch Calypso's Fortunate
Series Of Events, Jack, was Best Of Breed on Saturday at the Walla Walla
Kennel Club show under judge Wanda Spediacci and then BOB again
on Sunday under judge Marilyn C. Spacht.
04/21/2009 - Taffy, Calypso's
Element Of Attraction, has Hips OFA Good, Elbows OFA Normal
and Patellas OFA Normal. Yeah! She needs just two points to
finish her Championship and will be bred to our
Northworth Vail Of Honour,
Dusty, later this year.
04/12/2009 - Today, Northworth Vail Of Honour, Dusty, was WD/BOW
for 2 points at the Sacramento Kennel Club show under judge Mrs.
Mereth K. Kipp. He was shown by Hillary Wambaugh. Thanks,
Hillary!! At the Ephrata-Moses Lake Kennel Club show,
Calypso Inspiration Strikes, Ivy,
was WB for 1 point. She was owner/handled by Bonnie Kost. Also
at this show, CH Calypso Eveready
Mischief, Finn, was BOB handled by his eight year old owner, Tatum. See below for photos of Tatum with Finn
in the group ring. She will be showing with Finn in Junior
Showmanship later this summer.
03/30/2009 - Here is a photo of Jack Jr, owned by Yvonne Boyd
and family. Jack is from the J
Litter. He recently passed his CGC (Canine Good Citizen)
test. Way to go, Jack!!!
03/20/2009 - I wanted to share this video clip of Dusty,
Northworth Vail Of Honour,
taken last month at his first show as well a show win photo
taken of Calypso's Knight Of Seasac, Joker, at the BC Cocker Club
specialty show.
03/15/2009 - On Saturday, March 7th, Calypso's Hollywood Drama,
Howard, was WD/BOW at the Apple Valley Kennel Club show in
Victorville, California. The judge was Vicki L. Abbott. This was a 3 point win for Howard. He now needs just one major to finish his Championship. Congratulations to his owner, Melinda McKinley.
On the same day, at the Seattle Kennel Club show, Quinlan's Walk
By Faithe, a daughter of our Am/Can
CH Nohea Orion RN OA OAJ JH WD, went WB/BOW for a 3 point
major under judge Honey Glendinning. Congratulations to Faithe's
owner and breeder, Michelle Huckins.
03/02/2009 - I have a lot of recent show wins to share about. On
Friday, Northworth Vail Of Honour, Dusty, was WD/BOW
for 2 points under judge
Judy Webb at the Sequoia Kennel Club show in Hanford, CA. This was
his first time in the show ring, so we were very proud of him.
He was handled by Hillary Wambagh. Thanks Hillary!!
Also on Friday, at a show in Surrey, British Columbia (Canada),
Jack, Ch Calypso's Fortunate Series Of Events, was WD for 2
points and Ivy, Calypso Inspiration Strikes, was RWB. Jack and
Ivy are both co-owned by Bonnie Kost and Bonnie handled Ivy to
her win. On Saturday in Canada, Calypso's Knight Of Seasac,
Joker, was WD/BOW for 4 points. Joker is owned by Nancy Clark.
On Saturday afternoon we also showed in the BC Cocker Spaniel
Specialty Show, where Mocha, Terigen Larkspur Chocolatte, was
WB/BOW for 4 points and Joker was WD and Best Puppy for 2 pts.
On Sunday in Canada, Mocha was WB/BOW for another 3 points and
Jack was WD for 2 points. We had a lot of fun and our dogs had a
good time!
On Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona, Calypso's Golden Attraction,
Gina, was WB/BOW/BOS for a 3 point major under judge Tom Hale.
She was also Reserve Winners Bitch to a 3 pt major on Saturday
under judge Virginia E. Boylan. Gina was handled to these wins
by her co-owner, Cheryl Gallup. Congratulations, Cheryl and
Gina!!
I also wanted to share some slightly less recent news... on
Sunday, February 22nd,
Calypso's Hollywood Drama, Howard, was WD/BOW at the Silver
Bay Kennel Club show in Del Mar, CA for 2 points under judge
Howard Falburg.
Mocha's photo of her WB/BOW win at the BC Cocker Club Specialty.
She also won all kinds of goodies including a dog bed, treats, a
snood, and some toys. She was very happy with her prizes!!
02/15/2009 - Today, at a show in Albany, Oregon,
Taffy went WB/BOS for 1 pt.
Also, at the Annual Awards Banquet for the Cascade
English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers Club, our dogs won the following
based on their performance in 2008-
CH Lagromi Play It Again was
awarded the Cascade Stud Dog Trophy for the member-owned dog
whose get accumulate the greatest number of titles during the
calendar year.
Am/Can CH Eden Hills Attraction RN
tied for the Ch Paganhill Flower Child UDT Memorial
Encouragement Trophy for the member-owned bitch whose produce
accumulate the greatest number of titles during the calendar
year.
Calypso Can't Catch Me RN CGC,
owned by Jennifer Vandecar, was awarded the Am/Can/Int Ch
Eclipse Sunstone Serenade CD CGC memorial rally trophy for the
member owned ECS who accumulates the highest overall average
score in AKC Rally Trials with a minimum of 3 scores required.
Chloe won this with an average score of 95.
Also, Quinlan's Burnt Sienna RN OA OAJ NF, sired by our
Am/Can CH Nohea Orion RN OA OAJ JH,
was awarded the Versatility Trophy, which is presented to the
member owned dog who earns the most titles in more than one
area. Sienna is owned by Deb St Myers and earned three titles in
two different areas.
02/02/2009 - Confetti,
Calypso's Just A Parti Girl, went WB/BOS
on Saturday for 1 point under judge Elaine Mathis. Way to go,
Hillary and Confetti. They have been in the show ring four times
and have been WB 3 times, BOB once, and BOS twice. Not too bad
for a six month old puppy!
I also want to share the news that we have a new addition to our household.
Dusty, Northworth Vail Of Honour, arrived about a week ago from
Kennel Northworth
in Finland. Thank you to Nina Kauhanen for sending this handsome guy to the USA.
Dusty is a 1/2 brother to our Lexi and we are very pleased with
him.
Here is a video of Lexi and Dusty playing in
the yard with Neil.
02/01/2009 - I received news that Howard, Calypso's Hollywood
Drama, from the H Litter, has had some show wins recently. He went WD/BOW/BOB under
judge Bud Didonato at the Kennel Club Of Palm Springs show on
01/03 for 1 pt and WD/BOW the following day under judge Michael J. Dachelon
for another point. He also went WD/BOW at the Orange Empire Dog
Club show on 1/25 under judge Dr. Bernard Mcgivern Jr for 2 more
points. I believe this makes a total of 8 points for Howard.
01/26/2009
- Confetti, Calypso's Just A Parti Girl, from our
J Litter, went to her
first shows this last weekend. She was shown by her
co-owner/handler, Hillary Wambaugh. On Saturday she went WB/BOW
and then Best Of Breed over a special for her first point under
judge Pat Trotter. On Sunday she was WB/BOW/BOS for her second
point and also went Group 3rd in the Puppy Group under judge
Jeffrey G Pepper. Congratulations to Hillary and Confetti for
these super wins your first weekend out. I am sure the future
will be bright for our little parti girl.
Hillary had this to say about Confetti - "I adore her so much,
she is a wonderful little puppy and never put a foot wrong. I am
so excited for what the future holds for her."
01/12/2009 - We went to the shows in Puyallup last weekend. They
are about 20 minutes from us, so it makes for a nice, relaxed
show weekend. On Saturday, Neil qualified in Rally Novice with
Marcus and finished Marcus'
Rally Novice title. Marcus is now Am/Can Ch Calypso's Element Of
Surprise RN. In the breed ring,
Mocha went WB for a 3 point major. Her very first points!
WD/BOW on Saturday was a black dog, Quinlan The Legend Lives On,
Mith, who is sired by our solid liver boy,
Ryan, Am/Can CH Nohea Orion RN OA OAJ JH WD. Congratulations
to Mith and his owner, Debbie Mendehall. That makes 9 points and
both majors for Mith.
01/06/2009
- Hard to believe it is already 2009!! There has not been much
going on here... other than the usual of course; grooming, dog
laundry, training, etc. I am working on getting a newsletter out
this month, so my current puppy owners should watch for that to
arrive in the mail before too long.
11/27/2009 - Today, Sophie earned her Novice Agility Jumpers title in Olympia, WA with 1st place in her Novice B class. Last weekend, in California, Dusty took two BOB's under judges Pat Trotter and Chuck Trotter. He was handled by Hillary Wambaugh. Thanks, Hillary! Dusty now needs just a major to finish his Championship.
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