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EXCELLENT HEALTH RESULTS FOR TUVO AND RUBIA 10.11.2008

We have just recieved official conformation from the BVA of the hip scores for both RUBIA and TUVO, (GORDILLI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) who has scored a 7/4 TOTAL 11 and both his eye tests were clear. This is good news for the breed because Tuvo is also an excellent worker with a temprement that is just adorable, he has all his teeth, an excellent coat that has not faded and much much more to offer the breed. Tuvo is from Dilita, Spanish Champion Chavetone De Ubrique who also tested clear in both the Glaucoma and PRA eye tests and has an excellent BVA score of 8. His dad GORDO (MOKELASSOG DE UBRIQUE) is 2005 World working Champion whos eyes tested clear and his hips in Spain were A/B. RUBIA (SPANISH CHAMPION UNKLASTDIG DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) also had a very good score of 6/7 TOTAL 13 and also tested clear for both GLAUCOMA and PRA which again is excellent news for our breed. Anyone who meets Rubia just falls for her loving charms What is also very good news is that both X Rays showed no sign of any arthritus in both dogs. This we think is so important.

Monday 10th November 2008 05:25:04 pm BY: NIGEL

SPANISH WATER DOGS DO WELL AT MIDLAND COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 25.11.2008

At Midland Counties we did not have breed class's but 60 dogs were entered in the AVNSC class judged by FCI judge Elina Tan from Finland. With many Spanish Water Dogs present we were highly delighted when Chanquete, GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO won his very strong PGD class and then he went on to get Reserve Best Dog, only loosing out to Nick waters Champion Irish Water Spanial. it was very nice to get some very good comments from Mrs Tan about Chanquete who has always done very well in his native Spain. Next Leona VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA had alot to follow with 13 entries in the puppy bitch class and with this bieng the last time she would be shown in puppy class we were hoping to get a place and to our sheer delight Leona kept the flag flying for the Spanish Water Dog with a FIRST place. Leona then went onto win BEST PUPPY which made us feel on top of the world having bred her. Leona has won Best Puppy in 6 of the 7 Championship shows we have entered her in this year as well as winning many puppy class's in open shows and of course winning the Benrowan Quaich Trophy at the Mid Herts Gundog Open show under the very well respected Jeff Lusscot at the very young age of 6 months and 4 days. What a terrific first year she has had and we are eager to see what the future brings our LEONA, the show dog that has outstanding working abilities.

Monday 10th November 2008 05:05:42 pm BY: NIGEL

MONOGRAHIC B AND WORKING DEMONSTRATION, CORTES DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN 12.10.2008

I was very excited about taking Leona (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA) to her first show in Spain and was so eager to see what the Spanish thought of her. Because she was 10 months old she had to go into the Junior class because puppy class finishes at 9 months of age. It was a very strong class with 12 entries from some of Spains top kennels and Leona did us so proud by bieng placed EXCELLENT second with the judge liking her very very much. If she had had a few more months on her back he said she would have come first. Halfway through the show we were asked to help with the working demo which had one of the longest tunnels about 10 meters that we had ever seen. Antonio introduced Leona as a 10 month old working pup that also does well in the show ring and to the crowds amazement she completed the ladders and tunnel in lightening time and she recieved cheers and loud applause. Then her mother Vida did the same and her farther Gordo followed so it was a great family affair. After the family affair Kiko had his chance and he did not dissapoint crossing every object with speed and precision and not to be outdone he jumped up for a cuddle and then went back the other way. He just takes people's laughter as praise and just loves to please. Tango another Spanish bred dog did an excellent job also. Gordo then did his diving demo and was as always the star of the day followed closely by his super daughter Leona VALENTISINO'S GORDVIDA. We are so proud of her.

Sunday 19th October 2008 05:47:55 pm BY: NIGEL

2008 HERDING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ALGAR, SPAIN 11.10.2008

We attended the 3rd ever world herding championships in Algar, Spain last weekend which was very well attended even with thunder and lightening storms. We arrived only the day before so had no time to practice and learn the new rules but we really enjoyed ourselves. Everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere was excellent despite the most terrible weather. Vida was on form in the friday practice session showing how good she can be at herding but unfortunatly she fell from a tree nearly 4 meters high and winded herself so was unable to perform. As the week progressed she got back to her usual self. Kiko did well but the star of the show was Jenny's Luccas VALENTISIMO'S LUCCAS who showed all his natural herding abilities to everyones amazement. He scored so high on natural ability with zero points for obedience but he still came 4th overhall sending back to the UK his very large trophy! If Luccass had not been so excited and used his limited obedience he may well have won. He was higher placed than the other professional herding dog who works goats every day at the finca. Lucass acheievd what he wanted making Jenny so proud of him and prooving to us that he really does have a better life with the goats in his native Spain. WELL DONE LUCCAS

Sunday 19th October 2008 05:33:08 pm BY: NIGEL

CONFIRMATION OF NOVITA'S SPANISH CHAMPION TITLE

It has arrived. Novita, GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO is a SPANISH SHOW CHAMPION and it is official. We have just recieved his certificate and we are all over the moon. This is great news for the Ubrique kennel with this the second champion this year that Antonio has bred. The other is Kite who is a half brother to Novita and also the farther of our very own Leona, VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA. Novita, GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO will be promoting his breed in the showrings again here in the UK in the very near future. Thanks to all our friends and of course Antonio, Paqui and Anay who have helped us and supported us in Novita's quest.

Saturday 04th October 2008 02:45:35 pm BY: Nigel

WORLD HERDING CHAMPIONSHIP IN ALGAR, SPAIN 11.10.2008

We are getting excited as we are off to Spain with Kiko and Vida to the world herding champioships next weekend. We are also taking Vida's daughter Leona to meet her dad, world working champion 2005 so she can also get some herding lessons from all the family. We will also be showing Leona in the Monographic B in Cortes De La Frontera the following day. The judges are the very well respected Domingo Chavez and Rafeal Fernandez. Vida and Kiko both have super herding instincts and it will be the first time Vida has competed in this event with Kiko winning it 3 years ago. It will be great to see all our friends in Spain again.

Saturday 04th October 2008 02:36:52 pm BY: Nigel

DRIFFIELD CAMPIONSHIP SHOW 21.9.2008

Today i took Chanquete, GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO to Driffield under Judge Steve Hall where Kete won his post graduate class.

Thursday 25th September 2008 07:31:01 pm BY: Nigel

FLY BALL RYECROFT FARM and SUTTON FIELDS SEPTEMBER 2008

This month has been a mixed one for the Spanish Wires fly ball team. At Ryecroft we had a terrible day coming last with some blond moments!! but at Sutton Fields we got our act together and came a credible 3rd. The excellent news is that Tuvos team in only their second starters race came 1st and never lost a race. Tuvo absolutly loves flyball like his goodfriend Kiko and will soon be a very fast and commited member of the Spanish wires. READY READY READY!!!!

Thursday 25th September 2008 07:24:10 pm BY: Nigel

SPANISH JUDGE AT DARLINGTON CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 14.9.2008

This was the first Spanish judge to judge Spanish Water Dogs at a championship show in England. Jose Doval did a very good job in some very bad conditions. We took Leona and chanquete as Novita had just been clipped and we had a very good day. Kete (GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO)won his post graduate class and then went on to win Best Male and Reserve Best Of Breed and Leona (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA) won puppy bitch and then Best Puppy. These wins mean so much to us as we were judged by a Spanish Judge who obviously has a excellent knowledge of the breed. It was good to see our breeding in Leona was appreciated and that Chanquete was appreciated just as he is in his native Spain where he has always been placed highly with an EXCELLENT grading. May we have many more Spanish judges judging our breed here in the future

Thursday 25th September 2008 07:14:11 pm BY: NIGEL

GRAZALEMA, MONOGRAPHIC 'B' 14.9.2008

Once again the Asociacion Espanola Del Perro De Agua Espanol put on a super Monographic B with brilliant organisation by Guillermo as always. It was a big dissapointment not to attend this year but our Spanish friends kept us up to date with what was happening. The best news about this event was that we had a record 95 entries which just goes to show that all the hard work the Spanish club put into promoting the breed in a professional and friendly way is getting appreciated by many people. This is indeed excellent news for our breed. Well done to Antonio, Guillermo and all the eager helpers making this a very special day. The results were. Best Pup, chispa De Gadivar, Best Open Male was Rony owned by David Molina. Best Open Bitch Chirra owned by Manual Tibio. Best Junior and Best In Show was Marley owned by Daniel Garcia Olias

Thursday 25th September 2008 06:58:32 pm BY: NIGEL

THE SPANISH WATER DOG COAT

It has become apparant that people are taking Spanish Water Dogs to shows and grooming them. This is a terrible shame and has never been done to our breed before and should never be done. The coat is split with the hands and should be clipped off completly once a year to the same length all over with no aesthetic grooming whatsover. If the dog is groomed the coat will never cord. If this goes on our breed the Perro De Agua Espanol will be different in the UK to the rest of the world and this would be a terrible waste for our breed here in the UK. Please feel free to phone or email for any advice on coat care for your Spanish Water Dog.

Sunday 07th September 2008 04:51:27 pm BY: NIGEL

WORLD WORKING CHAMPIONSHIPS ARCOS 16th and 17th AUGUST 2008

It was with great regret that due to unforseen circumstances we did not travel to compete in the championships this year and we would like to say a big thankyou to the many friends who kept asking for us. We were in constant contact with Antonio keeping up to date with what was happening and everybody was in our thoughts. We would like to congratulate everyone who took part and promise to be competing next year. We are already in training and will be competing with Kiko, Vida, chanquete, Tuvo, Neus and our Leona. Well done to Salvador Cabrera and Beto for winning, Antonio Nunez and Kira for coming second and in third place was Martin Maldonado with Jara. Once again plenty of dogs were entered and with the young and more mature competitors competing in what i am told was a wonderfull friendly atmosphere a wonderfull time was had by all. Hasta proxima ano amigos!

Friday 29th August 2008 09:32:38 pm BY: NIGEL

KIKO'S MULTI BREED TEAM NAMED FYLED PICK + MIX WIN TOP AWARD 25.8.2008

Kiko was a member of the Fyled Pick and Mix flyball team have done absolutly brilliant by winning the 2008 MULTIBREED TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP. This is a event run over the year and the team with the most points wins. The team have run superbly well all year and Kiko handled by Jenny has been a very important member flying the flag for the Spanish Water Dogs. Kiko has won many Dog of the day awards during the year and on Monday 25.8.2008 all the team members won a dog of the day award. Jenny would just like to say a big thank you to all the other team members who had a very good bond and team spirit and we look forward to racing again in the near future. Kiko is always READY READY READY.

Friday 29th August 2008 09:20:43 pm BY: NIGEL

NEW PHOTOS ADDED TO GALLERY 23.8.2008

We have just uploaded some photos we would like you to share into our very popular gallery. Hope you enjoy them.

Saturday 23rd August 2008 08:05:57 am BY: Nigel

EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS TO THE WEBSITE IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Please keep returning as in the near future we will be having exciting new additions to the website demonstrating the varied and amazing ability's our wonderfull breed has.

Friday 22nd August 2008 10:36:29 pm BY: NIGEL

VALENTISIMO UPDATE 22.8.2008

We have had a hectic few months attending many shows, training at Agility, Flyball, Diving, herding and training all the Spanish Working tests. A few of Vida's pups have been doing very well in obedience and Rico has already acheived his KC bronze award. Leona who amazes us with her working ability and brains has also do very well at shows winning best pup on 6 occasions and we have recently clipped her along with Novita and Chanquete in readiness for their debut at Crufts 2009. This is a very exciting first for our breed. Vida, Chanquete, Tuvo all after 1 lesson at flyball training with the very profesional trainers at Livewires managed to all run without the netting and look forward to running in starters very soon and then hopefully running in the Spanish wires with Nina, Brisa, Kiko and Ruben. It certainly looks like we will be part of a very fast ALL SPANISH team very soon. It was also very nice to have our very good friends Antonio, Paqui and Anay stop with us while Antonio was guest of honour a the recent Dive for Sight charity event held at the end of July on the weekend of Joan Hubbards Companion Dog Show. It was very nice to see so many Spanish present and nice to see another Vida pup Layla who was the fastest Spanish in the splash and dash at only 8 months of age. After this event we all went down to our local river with Antonio and had Chanquete, Vida, Leona and Layla all diving to nearly 1 meter deep retrieving from the river bed!!. This was amazing and we all had a great time. Kiko also demonstrated to Antonio why he was the first ever World Working Champion by herding 35 young heffers even standing his ground when they tried to charge him. Please keep returning because in the very near future we will be having a vidio on the website demonstrating all what our breed is capable of. We are sure this will prove a very popular addition to our website which is getting more and more popular every day. Leona, Vida, Kiko, Tuvo, Neus and Chanquete can all complete all 7 Spanish Working Tests in very fast times and look forward to competing and demonstrating thier ability's both in Spain and the Uk in the future. Thanks to all our friends from all around the world who have helped and advised us in all of our pursuits that we so much enjoy doing with our dogs.

Friday 22nd August 2008 10:11:23 pm BY: NIGEL

AGILITY AND WORKING TEST TRAINING PROGRESS

Vida, Kiko, Chanquete and Tuvo have all been training hard at agility and later next month will be competing in an agility competition. Also Chanquete, Kiko, Vida, Nina and Leona are making remakable progress with their ability to dive and are looking forward to competing in the World Working Tests in Spain, just going to prove that working dogs can also be show dogs

Friday 30th May 2008 11:30:01 pm BY: Nigel

NEW SPANISH CHAMPION NOVITA, GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO 25.5.2008

Novita has done it, he is subject to confirmation a SPANISH SHOW CHAMPION. We travelled again to Spain in search of the final CAC Novita needed in the Madrid area to become a Spanish Champion. The show was at Talavera near Madrid in Spain and we had two chances on the day one in the international show and one in the Spanish breeds show in the afternoon. In the morning in Open class we had 28 dogs entered and after what seemed like an eternity Novita was placed EXCELENT 3rd and in Intermediate class Chanquete GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO was placed EXCELLENT 3rd. In the afternoon in an even bigger open class Novita was up against some very very good dogs who have won all over Spain including the dog that won the Monographic and the Best Of Breed in the morning. To our delight Novita strutted around the ring like he owned it and gave the judge no option but to place him first. It was one of the best feelings ever to have the honour of handling a Spanish water Dog that had just become a SPANISH CHAMPION, Novita had done his breed proud and hopefully will continue to do well in the United Kingdom. I would just like to thank all our Spanish friends and of course Antonio Garcia Perez and his family for all the invaluable help and encouragement they continually give us all. We aim now to promote Novita in other Europeon countries to further his remarkable and deserved show career. WELL DONE NOVITA and of corse Chanquete for being so highly placed and graded EXCELLENT 3rd in one of the best respected shows in Spain. What a week

Friday 30th May 2008 11:12:27 pm BY: Nigel

RYECROFT FARM FLYBALL 24.5.2008, EGGBOURGH 25.5.2008

Kiko, Jeep, Brisa,Nina and Ruben again had a dissapointing days racing but the team morale was excellent with everybody having a great time. The team came 5th. But the next day we raced in multibreed at Eggbourgh and with Kiko racing in division 1 finishing an excellent 2nd, Brisa in Division 3 coming 1st, Ruben and Nina in Division 4 came 1st and 5th respectavely. Well done to them all and all the Fyled Coasters teams who we raced with

Friday 30th May 2008 11:06:47 pm BY: Nigel

SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 18.5.2007

Novita, Chanquete, Leona and Julio all made the long journey north to represent the breed in the first ever championsip show with class's for our breed in Scotland under the very well respected judge John Thirwell and it was to our delight that 26 dogs were entered. What really topped the day off was that Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) was first in the open class and won BEST OF BREED. Novita did a sterling job of representing our breed in the finals but did not get short listed on this occassion. We met some lovely people who had great dogs and really enjoyed our trip to Scotland.

Friday 30th May 2008 11:00:05 pm BY: NIGEL

SUTTON FIELDS FLYBALL

Kiko, Ruben, Brisa and Nina raced in this Flyball event and only won 2 races from the five and came 3rd on the day. The best news was that on Sunday in starters Tuvo raced after only 2 lessons and came 4th with Sara and Bella. This is really a big achievement and just goes to prove that a well structured training programme such as the one we have at Livewires really pays dividends. Well done Tuvo who will soon be pushing for a place in the Spanish team. Chanquete, Vida, Rubia, Rico and Leona will soon be racing too.

Friday 30th May 2008 10:50:49 pm BY: NIGEL

Mid Herts Gundog Club 11/5/2008

We travelled down to Bedfordshire to promote the breed at this show which was very well run in an excellent venue. On the day Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) and Chanquete (GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) did not do too well in the breed classes coming second and third but Leona kept flying the flag winning the Special Beginners Class and Best Puppy in breed. We also enterd our dogs in the Variety classes under the very well respected judge Peter Upton. Chanquete was in Post Graduate which had 28 entries and performed very well gaining FIRST place which was a really pleasing result. Mr Upton must have appreciated Chanquete's strong masculine qualities just as the judge in the Spanish Monographic did also placing him first. Novita was in Open with 14 entries and to our delight for Novita and the breed he was placed 2nd which is a really pleasing result. Leona was in the puppy finals and for only 6 months and 9 days did the breed pround standing firm and moving like a dream. To my amazement she was awarded 4th from 30. The moment was amazing as our homebred pup was flying the flag so well for our breed in a very well respected Gundog show. I do not think i will ever forget the feeling!! Because Leona (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA) had won the Special Beginners Class she was entered in to the Special Beginners Stakes Class Final with other top older dogs and to her credit she moved and stood so well again. It was to my amazement that Mr P Upton looked up and down the line walked to his desk and turned round to point to Leona as his choice for FIRST place. It was simply amazing for our Leona to achieve all this on only her second show and she even won the BENROWAN QUICH CUP (pictures will be in the gallery soon) At the moment Leona is enjoying learning the ladders etc and showing. All we want is for her to be happy and enjoy all the new experiences. Thanks Leona for doing your breed justice today. May we also thank all the people who gave us many positive comments and praise for our dogs on this most fantastic day.

Tuesday 13th May 2008 08:27:46 pm BY: Nigel

BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL (GUNDOG DAY ) 8/5/2008

What a day and another first for VALENTISIMO. This was the first ever Championship Show with breed classes for our wonderfull breed and we enterd Chanquete(GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO), NOVITA (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) and Leona (VALENTISIMO@S GORDVIDA) in her first ever show at the age of 6 months and 6 days she had to go in junior class as we had no puppy class and she behaved very well coming second to Jenny Bloomfields Graci, we were absolutly delighted and she even qualified for Crufts on her first show! I am so proud of Leona and hope she will be a great ambassoder for the breed in the future. Chanquete did very well too winning his Post Graduate class and getting Reserve Best Dog. He did excellent also qualifying for Crufts again showing that show dogs can work. Novita was in a very strong Open class and had an excellent day moving very well and winning the class. Novita also took best of breed on this most amazing day for us and the breed. It was very good to see new faces showing and we had an excellent entry of 35 dogs. Also our Friends David and Christine Smith did very well with Julio who came 4th in a strong open class. Julio shows great promise for the future and has been doing very well in Ireland getting many rave reviews by the continental judges.

Tuesday 13th May 2008 08:09:37 pm BY: Nigel

VALENTISIMO LAUNCH WORKING DEMONSTRATION DISPLAY TEAM 7.5.2008

We at VALENTISIMO WORK our dogs as well as promote the breed in the SHOW ring and today launch our ALL SPANISH WORKING DISPLAY TEAM. All of our dogs are able to compete in all the Spanish Working tests. We would like to offer our services to any organisations to demonstate at any event what our breed can do and do well. We can demonstare the 7 Spanish working tests including diving and water work if water is available, Flyball and agility. So please feel free to contact us if you would like a demonstation. New pages will be added shortly to our main website with more information. This is another FIRST for VALENTISIMO the WORKING AND SHOWING KENNEL

Tuesday 13th May 2008 07:57:43 pm BY: NIGEL

FLYBALL MOTTRAM ST ANDREW 4&5/5/2008

On the Sunday the Spanish Wires of Kiko, Ruben, Brisa and Nina had a mixed day and came 4th in division 2. It was a great day enjoyed by all the team. The following day they all raced in multibreed in different divisions and all did very well gaining many points but what was the most pleasing was that Kiko, Ruben and Brisa all were voted by the respective team mates as FLYBALL DOGS OF THE WEEKEND and the dogs the other members would most want in their team. A huge congratulations to Jenny, Hazel and Roger for all the effort they put into this sport showing others that the Spanish Water Dog is a true alrounder. Kiko was awarde his FLYBALL SILVER AWARD SHIELD from the Livewires for which Jenny and Kiko would like to say a very big thankyou.

Tuesday 13th May 2008 07:47:09 pm BY: nigel

Whats Going on at VALENTISIMO 16.4.2008

As we have not got any shows until next month we are busy training our dogs for the Spanish Working Tests in August. Also we are very busy training at Flyball and Agility in preparation for the competions ahead. We are amazed at the working ability already been shown by LEONA (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA) who at under 5 months is diving and already doing the ladders, she is fearless and what makes us even more excited is at the moment she looks like she has the movement and confirmation to make an impact on the show scene too. We sincerly hope she proves us right and is also doing very well at ringcraft lessons. Chanquete (GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) is getting better at diving and has already taught Leona to dive. Kiko, Neus, Tubo and Vida are having to try even harder to keep ahead of these two very promisimg WORKING AND SHOWING Spanish Water Dogs. Well done to them all.

Tuesday 13th May 2008 07:36:15 pm BY: Nigel

Hazel's Rico (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDAN) gains award 10.4.2008

Rico a Vida and Gordo pup at only 4 months of age has passed his Puppy Foundation Assessment under the KC Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme. A very well done to hazel and Rico and we look forward to seeing Rico in the Spanish Wires Flyball team and ALSO in the show ring in the near future.

Tuesday 13th May 2008 07:31:11 pm BY: Nigel

MONOGRAPIC XX111 VILLA DEL RIO, CORDOBA SPAIN 5 and 6 APRIL 2008

For the fourth year running we attened the Monographic, Spains main breed show of the year. We travelled down with fiends David and Christine Smith from the Leonardston Kennel. With us we took 4 dogs, Julio, Dillileon De Ubrique at LEONARDSTON who did very well with a shorter coat gaining an excellent grading in the Junior class held on the saturday evening. I also showed a dog called Cheto who gained an excellent 5th in the junior class. Then on Sunday Chanquete GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO came FIRST in the Intermediate class. An absolute brilliant result that really suggests Chanquete will do very well in the future in the show ring. Chanquete also goes to prove that show dogs can work as he has great potential to be highly placed in the working tests also this year. Novita in open class came an excellent 5th from 28 TOP Spanish Dogs and only 5 weeks previous he beat in Zaragoza the dog that won the class!. Vida also did well but could only concentrate on the working apparatus next to the ring. We are so happy gaining these incredible results. To top of a incredible weekend, Sheryl and Laura from the USA, Christine, Anay and myself entered the breeders class with kite, Novita, Luna, Choto and Chanquete and the DE UBRIQUE kennel came first, we were all so pleased and proud for Antonio who relentlesly works to promote the breed around the world. Sheryl from the USA also showed Antonio's Kite and Luna and gained a excellent 3rd in open with Kite and won the champions class with Luna. We are so proud to have achieved these results in the homeland of our breed and look forward to campaigning the breed again in Spain very soon. We had a great adventure stopping in a lovely hotel with great friends, food and wine. Can not wait for next year.

Wednesday 09th April 2008 10:28:17 pm BY: NIGEL

GOYT VALLEY GUNDOG CLUB 30.3.2008

We went along to Manchester to support Maura who was attending her first show with Raul (DILLILEONB DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO). We also entered Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO), Chanquete (GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) and VIDA (LEONNEUSG DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO). For support we had Leona (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA) and Hazel's Rico (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDAN) who both behaved impecabley and were admired by many interested people. The results were outstanding and are as follows. BREED CLASS'S JUDGED BY MR D SMITH JUNIOR CLASS. FIRST Raul, DILLILEONB DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. YEARLING CLASS. FIRST Chanquete, GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. POST GRADUATE CLASS, FIRST, VIDA LEONNEUSG DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. OPEN CLASS, FIRST NOVITA GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. BEST OF BREED. NOVITA, GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. ANY VARIETY CLASS'S, JUDGED BY MRS S SADLER. AV JUNIOR FIRST, RAUL, DILLILEONB DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. AV YEARLING. FIRST, CHANQUETE, GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. AV PG, FIRST, VIDA, LEONNEUSG DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. BEST IN SHOW, Judged by Mrs S. SADLER RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WAS NOVITA GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO. This was a an amazing day where ALL the dogs did incredibly well. It was super to see Maura doing so well on her first outing and we hope she gand Raul gained valuable confidence. May we thank Mr D Smith and Mrs S Sadler for appreciating our lovely breed and we look forward to supporting the Spanish Water Dog at both working and showing events across England and Europe in the future. May we also thank the secretary and stewards of the show for taking time to help and advise Maura on her first outing. It was a pleasure to witness and see genuine people helping others.

Wednesday 09th April 2008 09:44:11 pm BY: NIGEL

TEST DE APTITUDES NATURALES EN EL PERRO DE AGUA ESPANOL 21/22/MARCH 2008

I this weekend flew to Algar in Spain to attend, assist and participate in the first ever tests of natural apptidude and acceptable behavior of the Spanish Water Dog. The course was taken by Doctor David Nieto Macein who lives in Sweeden but is Spanish and has lived with Spanish Water Dogs ALL his life and is fully qualified in canine behaviour. He has even studied and lived with the wolves in the mountains around Salamanca in Spain. The course was designed to determine in the future the quality of character for breeding, working with children and suitability of dogs for working with police etc. It was a very in depth course that covered all aspects of canine behavior was enjoyed by all who attended. Lots of very interesting training methods were also learnt and i can not wait to put them into practice and share with anyone who may be interested. May i thank the Spanish Club for inviting me to attend this milestone event. It was also nice to meet up with Jenny's Luccas who is like a different dog and loves nothing better than working and guarding his goats. Antonio and i also went up to Madrid where Gordo was to participate in a televised competion diving into a 2.5 meter deep pool retrieving sunken objects and all was going fine until the pool was emptied to be cleaned and when it was refilled it developed a leak and the show had to be cancelled. Gordo was a super star and recieved as many cheers from the spectators as Jaun Carlos the compare and Spanish Sex Symbol for the senoritas did!!! This was truely a weekend i will not forget.

Wednesday 09th April 2008 09:21:52 pm BY: NIGEL

YORKSHIRE GUNDOD CLUB SHOW 24.2.2008

It was a honour to attend this show and be judged by Mr Frank Kane who's knowledge of dogs is as good as anybody's in the world of dogs and to our delight Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) won his class and was for the second day running Best of Breed. A dissapointing entry but we had some very good and encoraging comments from Mr Frank Kane. For the second time in 2 days Novita was shortlisted again and yet again flew the flag for the breed in the UK. May we thank everyone involved for an excellent well run show.

Wednesday 09th April 2008 09:13:54 pm BY: NIGEL

Mid -Western Gundog Society 23.2.2008

At Mid-Western Gundog Society Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) had a absolutly fantastic day winning his open class judged by Ian Murray and then going onto win Best Of Breed. We were so proud of Novita who did the breed proud and was on top form. In the finals judged by Kathy Gorman (WALGOREG) we were delighted to be shortlisted and then to our amazement and joy Novita was placed 4th in show. Also in junior class Julio from the Leonardston kennel was placed first. We also entered Chanquete and Novita in the brace class and we came a very credible 3rd. What a day for the breed as we show we can compete with the best dogs in the gundog group. Thanks to everyone who gave us some very positive and genuine comment of encouragement. We are so so proud of Novita.

Wednesday 09th April 2008 09:02:42 pm BY: NIGEL

LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY OPEN SHOW 17.2.2008

At a very popular show , we entered Chanquete ( GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) and Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO) into the show which had breed class's again. The judge was Elaine Cannon(HIGHFORCE) and in the junior class Chanquete came 2nd and Novita came first in the open class and reserve best of breed. In the variety's judged by Miss Fiona Mckinley (COLONA) Chanquete in PG had a really great result coming 2nd and Novita in Open coming 3rd. May we thank both judges for all the great comments about our breed. The breed is staring to be appreciated as we are seen more at open and championship shows.

Wednesday 09th April 2008 08:53:35 pm BY: NIGEL

KIKO GAINS HIS FLYBALL SILVER AWARD 10.2.2008

Today at Selby,Kiko who is handled by Jenny recieved his flyball Silver award for reaching 10,000 points. This is a great milestone for Kiko and Jenny who run with the Spanish Wires. Kiko lives for flyball and would run every time if he could. However the days racing at Selby did not go too well with the Spanish Wires seeded in first place they only won one race and finished next to last in 5th place. Kiko and Jenny look forward to achieving their next milestone of the Gold award. Jenny would like to thank all at Livewires for all the support and advice she has been given.

Monday 11th February 2008 05:59:24 pm BY: NIGEL

XXV111 Exposcion International Canina ZARAGOZA 3.2.2008

Novita, Chanquete and i made the very very long trip to Zaragoza, Spain in search of making Novita into a Spanish Champion and gaining an excellent grading for Chanquete. After a long drive of over 2250 miles it was good to meet my good friend Antonio and many friendly faces. This is a major show in Spain because it is one of the few obligatory shows that you have to win a CAC to enable your dog to become a Spanish Champion and the classes are always of a very high standard with many champions also present. Chanquete did very well in his intermediate class coming EXCELLENT 3rd which is a great result for him and Novita in a very strong class of 17 including Champion Dogs came EXCELLENT 4th, he did not perform on the day because he kept sitting but he had been in his crate for many hours. Every time we moved we got moved up to 1st place but when we stopped he just sat down A great result but today was not Novita's day, the main feature is that we have gained much experience and have more confidence for our next show in the Madrid area where we will do our best to make Novita into a Spanish Show Champion soon. At the show Chanquete participated with his dad Gordo in a working exhibition on both days which was an honour to be involved with. Thanks to everyone yet again who made it a weekend to remember.

Monday 11th February 2008 05:42:55 pm BY: NIGEL

ANOTHER FIRST, NOVITA QUALIFIES FOR CRUFTS 2009. 25.1.2008

We have just recieved confirmation from Tracey Harris the Events Co-ordinator at Cruft's that Novita's placing at the Manchester Championship Show in the AVNSC class qualifies him for Crufts 2009. This means that he is the first Spanish Water Dog to qualify through classes at Championship Shows in the UK. We are so looking forward to representing the breed at this major event next year.

Friday 25th January 2008 02:32:18 pm BY: Nigel

MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 19.1.2008

NOVITA, GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO had a super day at Manchester Championship Show coming 2nd in an extremly strong OPEN (AVNSC) class and to our amazement was called back into the finals to be given RESERVE BEST DOG which was just the iceing on the cake. Today Novita proved he can hold his head high and compete with the big boys in these very tough any variety classes that we face this year. Well done Novita and we would also like to thank Judge Dr R James for appreciating Novita. Also another Spanish Water Dog went on to win her Open class and Best Bitch as well as bieng placed 2nd in the Champion stakes well done to Sonia Anne Grief and her bitch Zula

Sunday 20th January 2008 04:51:52 pm BY: Nigel

STOKE ON TRENT GUNDOG CLUB OPEN SHOW 13.1.2008

At the second ever open show to have class's for our breed both Novita,Gordneuc De Ubrique Del Valentisimo and Chanquete, Gordtari De Ubrique Del Valentisimo flew the flag again. Chanquete won the junior class and Novita won the Open class and went on to win Best Of Breed. Reserve Best Of Breed went to Briarlow Marley South Rebel owned by Mr and Mrs Denman who i must say looked super today. Also it was nice to see Spanish Champion Lastar De Ubrique who for at nearly 10 years of age looks brilliant out promoting the breed. In the Any Variety Stakes Chanquete gained a very creditable 3rd shown for me by Diane Phillipson and Novita got a first in the Any Variety Open Gundog stakes hopefully catching the eye of a few interested people. A great show very well run and we hope to see classes next year at the same venue. Thank you very much to Mrs G Bowers (Marshlands) and Mr M Gadsby (Afterglow) for appreciating our dogs.

Tuesday 15th January 2008 08:23:24 pm BY: NIGEL

SHEFFIELD FLYBALL 13.1.2008

The Spanish Wires raced at Sheffield today and were seeded last in Division 2. The team of Kiko, Nina, Ruben, Brisa, Zak who were eagerly watched by super spectator Ricardo, who just can not wait to race! did not have the best of days. They had been seeded last and proved that the seeding selection works by coming last! At least the breed was promoted in a positive way. This weeks moto is the only way is up!

Tuesday 15th January 2008 08:16:07 pm BY: NIGEL

ANOTHER FIRST FOR VALENTISIMO DUKERIES (NOTTS) GUNDOG CLUB 6.1.2008

At Dukeries Gundog Club Open Show today (6.1.2008) the Spanish Water Dog had it's first ever classes at an Open show in the UK and we were proud to be part of this special occasion helping to promote our breed in a professional and friendly manner in front of many very interested people. It was Chanquete's, Gordtari De Ubrique Del Valentisimo's first ever outing and he did the breed proud by winning his junior class and then going on to win Best Of Breed and so was the first ever Spanish Water Dog to compete in the finals for Best in Show in the UK where we did not get short listed. May we just say a big thankyou to Judge Ron Cordwell (RONETTA) for appreciating Chanquete and giving us some very positive comments about his future in the ring. Chanquete is showing so much promise both in the ring and in any working test we ask of him, he is so exciting and enjoyable to own with a super temperament, structure and working ability. Novita, Gordneuc De Ubrique Del Valentisimo also flew the Valentisimo flag winning the Open Class and was placed Reserve Best Of Breed. May we also thank all the people that passed the many lovely positive comments about the temperaments of all our dogs. What a Day!

Sunday 06th January 2008 07:15:04 pm BY: NIGEL

Gordneuc De Ubrique Del Valentisimo gains another CAC/CACIB in Portugal 16.12.2007

Novita gains his 4th CACIB in Portugal to give him enough wins to become an International Champion. Novita and i traveled to Portugal to compete in the CLUBE PORTUGUES DE CANICULTURA EXPOSICAO CANINA AT BATALHA and he won BOB, EXCELLENT CAC/CACIB which should make him into a true INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION because he has won 2 CACIB's in Cadiz and Murcia, Spain in 2006, he won a CACIB in the Euro Dog Show in Belgium in November 2007 giving him 4 CACIB's in 3 different countries under 4 different judges in a period of more than 1 year and 1 day. The feeling was one i will never forget and i was so nervous in the group 8 finals where unfortunatly we did not get placed on this occasion. This is our next target!!. It was nice to be supported by Antonio and Manolo and Betty cornet and her husband from England. This was a super trip were the 2,500 mile round trip by car and ferry felt like nothing. We look forward to campaigning Novita and the rest of our dogs in the UK and Europe next year where we have made so many new friends. LKA LADIES KENNEL CLUB, BIRMINGHAM NEC, 12.8.2007. Novita was the only dog we showed in the last class's on the import register and what a strong class it was with 16 entries including many top SWD's in the country and we are pleased to annonce that Novita came 3rd behind a beautiful Italian Bracco and a Podengo but he won all the other Spanish Water Dogs in the Open Class which was just a brilliant way to end the class's on the Imprt Register and which gave us great condidence for our trip to Portugal. Also at LKA another dog that we are so proud to be assosiated with is David and Christine Smiths Julio DILLILEON DE UBRIQUE AT LEONARDSTON, from the highly succesful Leonardston Kennel who won his Junior class and again he gets nothing but very positive comments from people not only in our breed but people from many different breeds. We would like to wish David and Christine all the best for the future with Julio

Wednesday 26th December 2007 12:12:28 pm BY: Nigel

New Fly Ball Dogs in the Wings 15.12.2007

Rico, Hazel's new pup from Vida, Leonneusg De Ubrique Del Valentisimo and Gordo World working Champion 2005, Mokelassog de Ubrique will no doubt be starting his ball retrieving skills in anticiapation to joining the Livewires Flyball team later next year. He is certainly starting to show all the promise we expected from this litter. Also Raul owned by Maura is starting training with his team in the Wakefield area and should be in starters soon. We wish Maura and Raul all the best, who we are sure will make Dilita and Leon very proud. Go and show em Raul and Rico!!!

Wednesday 26th December 2007 12:05:30 pm BY: NIGEL

FLY BALL RESULTS SHEFFIELD AND DONCASTER 8.12.2007

The Spanish Wires of Kiko, Ruben, Nina, Brisa and Zac have had a much better time in their last 2 races racing to second place in both competions against some quality dogs who have raced in Division 1. They had some excellent times and crossovers even resulting in some very positive comments from other teams about our dogs. We are certainly trying our best to show people how good the Spanish Water Dog can be in this at the moment in time a mostly collie dominated sport. We would like to wish all racers a Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Fast new year.

Wednesday 26th December 2007 11:54:03 am BY: NIGEL

EXCELLENT EYE TEST RESULTS 24.11.2004

Today we have had the full eye tests for glaucoma (gonioscopy) and PRA carried out by Professor P Bedford at the Newark and Notts Sowground on our 3 new dogs namely Novita, GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO, Chanquete, GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO and Rubia, SPANISH CHAMPION UNKLASTDIG DE UBRIQUE and the super news is THEY ALL TESTED CLEAR on ALL TESTS. These super results are great news for the breed in the UK and infact worldwide.

Saturday 24th November 2007 07:37:55 pm BY: Nigel

NOVITA GAINS ANOTHER CAC AND CACIB IN THE EURO DOG SHOW 18.11.2007

Novita, GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO had a marvelous day at the Euro Dog Show at Kortrijk in Belgium on Sunday 18 november 2007 winning his Open Class and then went on to winning best dog and gained a excellent CAC/ CACIB. The most pleasing part of his win was that he beat a super dog that had won a number of shows in Belgium this year namely Champion Chiquiten De La Galea. The judge Mr Ewe Fishcer said both dogs were excellent and would win any show around the world but on the day Novita just had the edge. BOB went to Gonnagitcha's Felicia Maxima who only last week won BIS absoloute so is in great form. She went on to be placed 4th in the Group 8 finals. May i just say thankyou to all my new friends in Belgium who made me feel so welcome and at ease. I really enjoyed the experience. Well done Novita.

Monday 19th November 2007 06:40:29 pm BY: NIGEL

EXCELLENT HEALTH RESULTS 17.11.2007

Julio, DILILEON DE UBRIQUE AT LEONARDSTON owned by David and Christine Smith from the Leonardston Kennel has just had his hip scores come back from the BVA and they are an excellent 2:3 = Total 5 This result is the lowest in the country to date and every one is thrilled to bits for them. The mother Dilita, Spanish Champion Chavetone De Ubrique has a BVA score of 5:3 TOTAL 8 with clear eyes and the sire Spanish Champion Pontlajac De Ubrique has been hip x rayed in Spain A:A and eye tested clear. Julio is a super addition to the gene pool here in the UK.

Monday 19th November 2007 06:18:45 pm BY: NIGEL

GREAT NEW ADDITIONS COMING SOON TO OUR WEBSITE

Please keep returning and enjoying our website. We are in the process of adding some great informative new sections with some exciting photos etc. We hope you enjoy reading about the experiences we have had with our dogs.

Friday 16th November 2007 10:34:12 am BY: Nigel

FLYBALL AWARDS AND RESULTS FROM DONCASTER 10/11/2007

Today at Doncaster 3 Spanish Wires team members recieved milestone awards rewarding all the effort the team members put in. Hazel and Nina and Sarah and Zac the collie recieved their Ice Blue Moon Awards for achieving 20,000 points which is a super achievment and so well deserved. Ben and Ruben also gained their Silver Award for 10,000 points which made Ben feel so proud. After a well organised practice day with the Livewires the team performed alot better today winning 3 out of 5 races and coming 3rd. Well done to Jenny and Kiko, Hazel and Nina, Sarah and Zac and Ben and Ruben.

Friday 16th November 2007 10:26:59 am BY: NIGEL

11 Consurso De Pastore 13.10.07 (WORLD HERDING CHAMPIONSHIPS) Algar, Spain 2007

I was fortunate enough to attend the second World herding Championships in Algar, Spain again this year with fond memories of Kiko's win last year making him the first ever World Champion Herder!! This year the event was well attended with more participants and spectators even the national TV channel was present. Again more disipline was needed but most of the dogs did very well indeed. Luccas did very well and we were very pleased with the progress he is making and will be challenging strongly next year. The results were 1st Diva from the Ubrique kennel (Gordpilic De Ubrique) with 36 points owned by Alberta Caceres and the bitch that won Arcoss in August too, 2nd Julia owned by Manual Morrilla and 3rd Leno owned by Jaun Luis Blanco. Gordo Mokelassog De Ubrique the farther of Novita and Chanquete came 5th only 6 points behind the winner, a very close competion indeed. The setting was again superb at the Finca Maragrita where we had a free flowing bar, Super Paella and lots of friendly happy people, which is only good for the breed. A very big thankyou to Pepe Goat and his friends for offering this beautiful venue.

Monday 15th October 2007 10:12:18 pm BY: NIGEL

The last race together as The Spanish Rapidz 30.9.2007

The Spanish Rapidz current team have raced their last race together today at Sutton Fields and came a poor 5th after a few problems with timing etc but we still managed to get the fastest time of the day in the division!!, Well done to Nina, Kiko, Ruben, Brisa and Zac the collie. Thanks to Hazel for taking alot of effort and time to prepare Pat's and Py, celebration party too. The current team members of Kiko, Ruben, Nina, Brisa and Zac are moving to the livewires team and will race as the Spanish Wires and so will be part of the second ALL Spanish team to race in the UK as well as bieng members of the first ALL Spanish team to race here in the England. We hope to as always give the collies a run for thier money. The end of an era but the beginning of a new one. Thanks to all.

Tuesday 02nd October 2007 10:50:58 pm BY: nigel

Driffield Agricultural Society Championship Show 23.9.2007

Varon, Gordneub De Ubrique Del Valentisimo has had a very good day at Wetherby winning his limit class taking his tally to 7 wins at Championship shows this year meaning he can now only be entered in the open class's and then he came Reserve Best Dog on Import register. This mirrowed his win at the same show last year. Some very nice dogs were present together with some very nice looking pups that hopefully will mature well and do well in the ring next year. Many thanks to Judge Mr Paul Wilkinson for thinking so highly of Varon.

Tuesday 02nd October 2007 10:43:08 pm BY: NIGEL

GRAZALEMA MONOGRAHIC B 16.9.2007

I again this year attended this Monographic B in Grazalema, Southern Spain where Miss Diane Philipson one of the origional importers of the breed into England was one of the judges along with Don Domingo Chavez (Badajoz). Miss Philipson judged the Bitches and did a very good job ( she is the first English person to judge in a Monographic in Spain) and was warmly welcomed by all present in this wonderfull setting. The show was a resounding success with 81 entries and some very nice dogs were present. As always the atmosphere was warm and welcoming with smiling faces all over to be seen. The biggest smile was from a proud Doreen Philipson who was so proud to be watching her daughters first judging appointment in the breeds native country. A big congratulations should be given to Guillermo and his delegation for putting on a super show that ran like clockwork right down to the last detail. After the show we had a super meal in the cliffside restaurant and afterwards a working demonstration in the plaza in Grazalema which to everyones amazement was attended by approximatly 750 people. The demo consisted off all the tests of courage i.e ladders etc, search work, diving and retrieving in a pool, memory work and even Miguels dogs freeing his hands and feet by chewing the rope that he had been tied up in. The Spanish Ratineros also demonstrated rat catching. A demo ws also done by the police with a drug sniffing dog that searched a jeep and found packages of concieled drugs. All dogs and owners recieved great applause for all thier efforts. This was a most magnificent day and i for one can not wait for next year. Pictures will be in the gallery shortly.

Friday 21st September 2007 01:01:54 pm BY: NIGEL

CHANQUETE ARRIVES SAFELY 12.9.2007

Bens new dog Chanquete GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO who was born on the 25.08.2007 from Gordo the 2005 Spanish Working Champion Mokelassog De Ubrique and Tarita, Spanish Show Champion Ranchoturcah De Ubrique. Both parents have been health checked in Spain and we will soon be having Chanquete's hips and eyes checked here in England. Chanquete is a male of very good proportions with a lovely corded coat, excellent temprement so so friendly and sunny, super head and a marvellous front with stuinning movement. We will soon have him in the showring in England. What excites us is his speed and total motivation to work, work, work and please anyone. He is so eager to learn. We know Kiko and Vida are fast and fearless but they will have to be carefull because Chanquete promises to be even better. He is a very exciting addition to the Valentisimo kennel and for the breed here in England. A big thankyou to Antonio Garcia Perez for letting him be with us.

Friday 21st September 2007 12:43:15 pm BY: NIGEL

FLYBALL AT MOTTRAM St ANDREW 26/27 August 2007

The Spanish Rapidz team of Kiko, Nina, Ruben, Brisa and Zac the collie did not have a brilliant day with a few problems but still managed a 4th place. The handlers Hazel, Jenny, Sarah, Roger and Anne from Livewires all had a great time with loads of laughs, which is what the sport is all about. The fastest time of the day was 20.75 which is quite a way off their best time. Today, Monday Jenny ran Kiko in the multireed team called the crosswires and with kiko the lead dog with the rest of the team consisting of collies they raced to FIRST position winning some very exciting races. Jenny had a super time and would just like to say a big thank you to Hazel, Roger and co for all the help and encouragement she and Kiko recieve from you all. Until next time!!

Monday 27th August 2007 09:04:19 pm BY: Nigel

NEW DOGS HERE IN THE UK

We are very pleased to announce that we have 2 new dogs here with us in the UK. Novita, Gordneuc De Ubrique del Valentisimo who was Spains top winning Spanish water Dog last year with no less than 5 CAC's,2 CACIB's, Many BOB's, Many Group 8 wins and placings and 2 BIS Absolute wins. He is with us to help promote the breed in what is a very important year for the Spanish Water Dog next year. Novita has a wondrfull temprement, working ability and presence in the ring. Novita a smaller male has perfect proportions and we are really excited about getting him into the show ring here in the UK. He only needs 1 more win in the Madrid area for him to become a Spanish Champion and we hope to achieve this in the very near future. Also we have Rubia, Spanish Champion Unlastdig de Ubrique Del Valentisimo, who is a stunning example with a super temprement and she will also be out and about promoting the breed in the very near future. Both dogs are a credit to the breed. Also in the near future we will be bringing over a new male thats working ability is getting us very excited, we will also promote him in the show ring . Keep returning for updates. We would like to thank Antonio Garcia Perez, his wife Paqui and family for all the help, support and continued advice they are always willing to give about thier breed, The Perro De Agua Espanol. (pictures in the gallery)

Sunday 26th August 2007 03:39:16 pm BY: NIGEl

World Working Championships, Arcos De La Frontera, Spain 2007

After a very hectic few weeks we are all back in England. The working Championships were agian very exciting with alot more obediance incorporated which caused a little confusion as most competetitors had not been told until the last minute. At least most of us was were in the same boat!! even the judges did not seem to fully understand what was expected but after many friendly conversations the rules for next year will be made available to all well before the championships. However this still did not spoil what was a very friendly, exciting and competative weekend which was spread over 2 days this year to allow for more time. We did not have goat herding and a Monographic B dog show either. The Spanish had bieng training very hard and a Spanish dog called Gordpilic who was handeled by the super young and enthusiastic handler Jose Caceres came first. It was a lovely site to see his family crying with joy at the excitement of winning. Well done to you all and we will be back next year! Even though we did not get in the final 3 this year we still came home with 6 trophy's and we had Kiko placed 5th with young Vida placed 7th in the world of which we were delighted. Vida at 22 months of age is world champion at one of the tests, She came 1st at searching and Neus came 3rd at this task also. So for the searching test we had Vida with myself and Neus with Ben on the podium which was a great proud feeling. Neus third in the world to her daughter as world champion!! Kiko this year got a third on the water retieve, a third for pulling in the surfboard and 3rd in the fastest retrieve on land and if we had known you get more points for obediance then who knows. We will be fully prepared for next year. It is still very good to compete in the championships and to be involved in the learning process of the competion. Thanks to all who made us feel so welcome agian.

Sunday 26th August 2007 02:50:39 pm BY: Nigel

What's happening at the VALENTISIMO kennel

Life is very hectic at the moment as we are training many different disaplins as well as trying to prepare for our trip to the World Working Championships at Arcos De La Frontera in Spain in August this year. We are training every trial of the working tests with 4 dogs, Kiko, Varon, Vida, Neus and also Luccas is brushing up on his goat herding skils as he wants to impress the goat shepherds again this year!!! VIDA is continuing her gundog training and making excellent progres. Afer watching Kiko at agility she knows exactly what to do and is making rapid progress so kiko will have to start looking over his shoulder!! KIKO, is brushing up on his water work and memory tests etc and has again taken up Agility and will show the collies just how good the Spanish are later in the year when he starts competing. VARON who has a heart of gold and the courage of a lion in the water is starting to speed up on the ladders and continues to amaze us with his courage in strong running flooded rivers, just like his dad Gordo. He too just loves agility and will start gundog training when we return from spain. Although never at his best in the show ring due to the attack by the Irish Water Spanial he has continued to win his classes and only needs one more win in Limit Class to mean he can only enter Open Dog classes in the future. He will be shown in Spain and Europe next year. NEUS, is getting herself fit and at the age of nearly 8 is ready to give all the dogs a good run for there money at Arcos in August We are really enjoying the dogs and really looking forward to seeing all our friends in Spain in a few weeks.

Friday 13th July 2007 01:03:08 pm BY: NIGEL

FLYBALL AT RYECROFT FARM 8.7.2007

The Spaninish Rapidiz team of Nina, Brisa, Kiko, Ruben and Zac the collie moved up to division 3 and were competing with some very fast teams but after a bad start they managed to pull back and came a very creditable 3rd out of 6 teams with a fastest time of 19.92 seconds. All team members present Hazel, Sara, Roger Jenny and Ben had a great friendly days racing and look forward to racing again together in the very near future.

Friday 13th July 2007 12:55:49 pm BY: NIGEL

Blackpool and District Canine Society Championship Show 23/6/2007, Watched By Antonio Garcia Perez

This was a very exciting weekend as we had our good friend Antonio Garcia Perez , the farther of the breed, family and friends stoping with us and attending the show. We again were showing Varon, Gordneub De Ubrique Del Valentisimo who although was clearly not really enjoying himself came first in his Limit class, i was overjoyed but just want him to shine in the ring like he does at home and Vida, Leonneusg De Ubrique Del Valentisimo came 3rd in Post graduate class. She just wanted to put her nose to ground today but i was still thrilled for her to get placed. Her working ability just amazes us day by day and we have high hopes for her in the future. Antonio was pleased to see some nice dogs present and made quite a few peoples day with some lovely comments about thier dogs. thank you Antonio for attending and as always advising us about the breed.

Friday 29th June 2007 05:45:19 pm BY: Nigel

Border Union Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show 17.6.2007

Ben and i took Varon, Gordneub De Ubrique Del Valentisimo and Vida, Leonneusg De Ubrique Del Valentisimo the long drive to Kelso, Scotland in all the wind and rain but we had a good time and Ben is starting to show an interest in showing as well as working our dogs. Varon came second and was again not his usual bouncy self he still remembers the attack at Malvern last year by the Irish Water Spanial but he must start coming to terms with it and show everybody just how confident he really is. Vida was a little star and came first even with her jumping about like a nutter. I was so proud of her and our breed today who finished on a high.

Friday 29th June 2007 05:38:05 pm BY: NIGEL

THREE COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW JUNE 2006

Here are the results from Three Counties which was held on the 12th June 2006 where we entered Varon and Vida. Varon, Gordneub De Ubrique in the Open class came a very creditable 3rd. a strong class and his first Open class. Vida, Leonneusg De Ubrique Del Valentisimo in only her second Champ show also came 3rd in Post Graduate Bitch class. Jenny and i had a very enjoyable day out. Our thanks go to Judge Miss DS Smille.

Friday 29th June 2007 05:32:11 pm BY: NIGEL

VARON AND LUCCAS START AGILITY 7.6.07

Varon and Luccas (and Jenny and i!!) have tonight at Alton, Derbyshire started agility lessons with the excellent teacher Andrew from the Midland Counties Dog Display team. It was a well run enjoyable evening with all the dogs doing very well. Varon and Luccas really enjoyed the experience and can not wait for next weeks lesson. Anyone who lives in the Chesterfield area are more than welcome to train with us all. PLease phone or email for details.

Thursday 07th June 2007 11:52:10 pm BY: NIGEL

VIDA'S FIRST GUNDOG TRAINING SEESION 2.6.2007

Vida has just attended her first Gundog training session organised by the Gundog Club at Cromford in Derbyshire. She did well, gained valuable confidence and looks forward to passing her Gundog Stage 1 in a few weeks time.

Saturday 02nd June 2007 03:09:04 pm BY: Nigel

EXPOSICION INT CANINA DE PRIMAVERA DE LA RSCE 19/20 MAY 2007

After a very hectic journey where we along with Antonio Garcia Perez entered Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE) in the CAC/ CACIB show at Talavera De La Reina. Novita was Spains top winning Spanish Water Dog last year who has won 7 CAC's many CACIB's, Best of Spanish breeds and BIS absolute on 2 occasions. To become a Spanish Champion he needed to win his class in Talavera or gain an excellent and then win in the Monographic next year. It was unfortunate that we had to clip his coat 2 weeks previous and because of this we did not win the class but we did get an excellent. For Novita to become a Spanish Champion he has to win in Madrid area or to win at the Monographic now he has an excellent in the Madrid area. We now have more options to achieve our goal. We would as always like to thank Antonio, Paqui ans all our friends in Spain for all the help and advice they share with us about the Perro De Agua Espanol.

Sunday 27th May 2007 03:44:27 pm BY: NIGEL

FLYBALL ALL AT SUTTON FIELDS 19.5.07

Well done to the Spanish Rapidz team of Kiko, Nina, Ruben and Zac handled by Jenny, Hazel team captain, Ben and Sara who came first in Division 6. The dogs and handlers had a great day shared by many friends. Thanks to Hazel as always for all the effort and food she gives to the team. The fastest race of the day was an excellent time of 19.3 seconds. Come on you Spanish!!!

Sunday 27th May 2007 03:34:05 pm BY: NIGEL

Flyball Mottram St Andrew 6.5.07

The Spanish Rapidz team of Kiko, Ruben, Nina, Brisa, Zac the collie and Pye the cross came an excellent 2nd today in Division 4. The team were handled by Ben, Jenny, Hazel, Pat and Sara, it really sounds like they had a great and exciting day. Come on you Spanish Rapidz!!

Sunday 06th May 2007 06:29:23 pm BY: NIGEL

UBRIQUE KENNEL STUD DOGS EYE RESULTS

Today we have just learnt that Antonio's top stud dogs Leon and Gordo have just been eye tested for Glaucoma and PRA and the results fully match what Antonio had always known. Both dogs have tested CLEAR on both tests. This is really good news as we have here in England Varon and Vida out off Gordo and Leon and they also tested CLEAR.

Friday 04th May 2007 10:28:51 pm BY: NIGEL

MONOGRAPHIC 29 April 2007 Malaga

Just back from a very special adventure where along with Jenny, David and Christine Smith from the Leonardston Kennel we attended the 22nd Monographic held in Malaga, Spain. It was a great adventure that was enjoyed by all and all the dogs that we took down and showed, Varon, Vida and Luci all did very well indeed with Vida coming excellent 3rd in the intermediate bitch class and Varon gaining a grade off excellent out of 45 dogs in a very very strong class of 45, we were so pleased with him as he was one of the youngest in the class at just 2 years old, looking forward to him maturing well over the next year. He was placed in front of his brother Novita who was the top winning Spanish Water Dog in Spain last year. Luci (Leonluci de Ubrique at Leonardston also did well gaining an excellent grade handled by Christine Smith. The show this year had a record number of entries 225 and was a great success held indoors and very well run. We met and made friends with people from all over the world including Holland, Germany, Belgium, Croatia. It was a great event and yet again alot was learnt about our super breed. The winner was a handsome male off excellent proportions named Coco De La Galea. Looking forward to our next show in Spain later this month

Friday 04th May 2007 10:09:55 pm BY: NIGEL

Monographic B Uterra Spain 25.3.2007

I agian attended the Monographic B in Uterra southern Spain last weekend. It was a super show with 79 Spanish Water Dogs attending and alot was learnt. The judge was Pepe Pinereo who had some help with the childrens class from an English judge and SWD enthusiast Betty Cornet who did an excellent job and was very well appreciated. Some of the classes had 17 entries with alot of very nice examples of the breed present and i showed Kite who won best male, Novita who was given an Excellent and Anay, Antonio's daughter showed Blossom who who Best puppy so we had a great day. In the dinner break we had a working demo which included a 5 month old pup attemting the ladders for the first time and recieving great applause for her super effort. In summary a great day with lots of dogs and many friendly smiling faces. Can not wait to return to Spain in April for the Monographic taking with us Varon, Vida and Kiko.

Tuesday 27th March 2007 08:24:28 pm BY: Nigel

KIKO DEL VALENTISIMO

Kiko has just achieved his FDA Flyball Dog Advanced which is 5,000 points and is a very happy Dog indeed. He would just like to thank all the young ladies who handle him for all their help in helping him with his award. So Sara, Faye, Pat, Gill and Dee thanks alot.

Tuesday 27th March 2007 08:19:44 pm BY: Nigel

Sheffield Flyball 17.3.2007

The Spanish Rapidz team of Kiko, Ruben, Nina, Briza and super collie Zac came first today not loosing a single race, even with Kiko bieng his unpredictable cheeky self. Well done to Hazel, Sara, Faye, Roger and Ben who all had a excellent day and came away very happy team indeed.

Sunday 18th March 2007 03:08:11 pm BY: Nigel

MONOGRAPHIC IN MALAGA 2007

This years Monographic will be held in Malaga on the 29.4.2007 and will be well attended by dogs from all over Europe. It will be a great weekend and it would be good to see a strong English contingint present. We will be taking two of our dogs namely Varon and Vida to enter the show and Kiko will come for the ride!. After the show where some of the top dogs in the world will be present there will be a working demonstration by the working team of the Associacion Espanola de Perro de Agua Espanol. Looking forward to seeing many people there.

Sunday 18th March 2007 02:54:52 pm BY: NIGEL

VIDA'S LEONNEUSG DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO HEALTH RESULTS

We have this week just recieved Vida's hip results both from the BVA and Penn Hip, which are, BVA 3 + 4 TOTAL 7 which is a very good result. Penn Hip. She was in the 80th percentile which means she is in the top 20% of dogs tested with NO signs of DJD and very unlikey to develop the nasty disease. These results together with her eyes testing clear, her very good structure and excellent working ability fully justify all the reasons why Antonio wanted to bring Neus to England. This is very good news for the gene pool here in England.

Tuesday 13th March 2007 08:00:58 pm BY: NIGEL EGGINTON

SEVILLE XIII EXPOSCION NACIONAL SHOW 3.3.07

Just returned after a very hectic few days in Southern Spain where i attened the National Show in Seville. At the show there were 52 Spanish Water Dogs of very good quality and with Antonio we took 3 dogs Novita, Blossom, abnd Kite. I first showed Blosom ( PRU DE SIERRA LIBAR) a beautiful white pup who was a handfull as it was her first show but even with my nerves showing came third we were delighted. Then i showed Novita (GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE) and after what seemed a lifetime beat some excellent dogs to win the class and gained an EXC CAC. This means that Novita has only to win in Madrid or the Monographic to become a Spanish Champion. The feeling was just so good. Antonio them showed his super young prospect Kite (GORDOLUNAC DE UBRIQUE) in the junior males in which he came FIRST and then won a place in the finals where he came 3rd in Spanish breeds (picture in gallery). This was a most incredible experience for me and again i learned a little more about this wonderfull breed.

Tuesday 13th March 2007 07:45:59 pm BY: NIGEL EGGINTON

Latest Show Results for Varon (Gordneub De Ubrique Del Valentisimo)

on the 21.1.07 we attended Manchester Champ Show with a clipped Varon, he would not have had a long enough coat to be shown in his Native Spain where the standard there says the coat has to be at least 3cm long to show the cords but unfortunatly the lenghth of coat is not mentioned in the standard in this country, but he still managed a credible 3rd. There were some very nice dogs at the show which was pleasing to see. Yesterday we attended thee Newark and District Canine Society Open Show which was well attended and well organised and Varon did well winning his Post Graduate class and then really pleasing us by winning Best Any Variety Import Register. We had a great day and met some lovely people. More news from Flyball next week

Sunday 11th February 2007 07:18:04 pm BY: Nigel

Spanishwaterdog.net (Site Upgraded)

Due to the popularity on this site we have now upgraded spanishwaterdog.net servers to allow for better service. Many thanks Computer Paul (Spanish Water Dog) Webmaster

Wednesday 07th February 2007 09:45:24 am BY: Webmaster

Kiko Del Valentisimo and Ruben Del Valentisimo Gain More Flyball Awards 3.12.06

At Doncaster after a very dissapointing days racing with no wins but a fastest time of 20.27 Kiko, Ruben and Saras collie Zac all recieved their latest awards. 1. Zac and Sarah achieved their Flyball Gold award (15,000 points) 2. Ruben Del Valentisimo and Ben achieved his Flyball Dog Advanced Award (5,000 points) 3, Kiko Del Valentisimo and Gill/Sara/Pat achieved his Flyball Intermediate Award (3,000 points). Well Done to all concerned for all your effort and commitment

Monday 04th December 2006 12:53:28 pm BY: NIGEL

ANOTHER SUCCESS FOR NOVITA MURCIA 26.11.06

Varons brother Novita hsa had another tremendos weekend at Murcia, Spain winning CAC, CACIB and BOB and gaining more points towards his Championship. Kite also won best pup again. What a weekend for the UBRIQUE kennel.

Wednesday 29th November 2006 04:07:00 pm BY: Nigel

Novita Wins Again at Jerez 19.11.06

Novita, Varon's brother has done well at Jerez International Dog Show in Sothern Spain where with competion from 55 Spainish Water Dogs entered he won Exc 1st, CAC, CACIB and BEST In Breed and 3rd in Spanish Breeds. This was a really super result in one of Spains most prestigios shows and he was handled by Antonio's daughter Anay who dids a wonderful job

Tuesday 21st November 2006 02:33:03 am BY: NIGEL

GUNDOG BREEDS ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND 26th CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 11.11.2006

Just arrived back from a long trip to Edinburgh where we entered 'Varon' Gordneub De Ubrique Del Valantisimo in the Limit class in which he came first. We were all delighted for him and the breed. Their was some very nice examples of the Spanish Water Dog present in all classes. looking forward to our next outing

Sunday 12th November 2006 06:57:05 am BY: NIGEL

ANOTHER SPANISH CHAMPION 5.11.2006

Antonio Garcia Perez has today just had one of his bitches namely RANCHOLOCAD DE UBRIQUE (LUNA) made up into a Spanish Champion and one of his pups won Best of Breed Puppy. Well done.

Sunday 05th November 2006 08:21:39 am BY: Nigel

Yorkshire Gundog Club Open Show 29.10.06

Varon, Gordneub De Ubrique Del Valentisimo has had a good day at Huddersfield winning the Open Class and winning Best Import. Choco, Hihorg De Ubrique handled by Gill Frost from the Maravilla Kennel came 3rd and performed very well. It was a very busy day with lots of dogs and people and Varon handled the situation very well forgeting about his attack the other week at Welsh Gundog Champ Show. Over in Spain at a CC Show in Malaga Antonio has also had a great day with Novita (Varons brother) winning best Intermediate Dog, Luna winning Best Female and Kite winning Best pup. A brilliant day for the Perro De Agua Espanol

Sunday 29th October 2006 11:34:16 am BY: Nigel

Midland Counties Canine Society Championship Dog Show 26.10.06

Varon, Gordneub de Ubrique Del Valentisimo has had another good day winning his Post Graduate Dog Class. He was nearly back to his usual happy self after the shock of bieng attacked by an Irish water spanial at Wales Gundog show just before we entered the ring last week. Looking forward to our next outing.

Thursday 26th October 2006 08:27:20 am BY: Nigel

Happy Birthday

Today 26/10/06 Vida, Ted, Missey, Boris, Jago and Ravens 1st birthday. Time passes so quick and Vida has given us great pleasure this year and surprised us with her working ability etc. looking forward to another exciting year

Thursday 26th October 2006 08:18:29 am BY: Nigel

SHEFFIELD FLYBALL 22/10/06

After a very exciting day racing in Division 1 eventually coming 4th and winning 3 out of 5 races and very nearly coming first but for losing the final race 3/2. Racing were kiko, Nina, Pye, Zac, Ruben and for the second time the Spanish Rapidz got a sub 20 second time of 19.97 with excellent work from all the dogs concerned. WELL DONE

Sunday 22nd October 2006 12:33:01 pm BY: NIGEL

Driffield Championship Show 2.10.06

The show was held at the new venue of Wetherby Race Course in Yorkshire and i thought the venue was super. We entered Varon Gordneub De Ubrique Del Valentisimo in the Junior dog class for his and my first show we were very nervous but we won the class beating a Italian Bracco, The feeling was brilliant. We then went through to the Best Dog on import register and came second we were so happy. Thanks to everyone who has helped and given us advice on showing and we are now looking forward to our next show.

Saturday 07th October 2006 06:34:15 am BY: Nigel

Grazalema in Spain Monogrphica B 24.9.06

I again attended this show and working demonstration held in the very beautiful town of Grazalema, Cadiz southern Spain. The show was very well attended with 71 dogs involved and was once again a great success with children and OAP's competing.. The whole day is one very friendly experience with some excellent dogs to be seen. There were working demos from the Spanish Water dogs and also a working demo from the rating dogs just like our Jack russells. All the people attending had smiles on thier faces the whole day.. After the show everyone enjoyed a lovely meal in the nearby restaurant. As always i learned alot about the breed and was made to feel very welcome.

Saturday 07th October 2006 06:25:58 am BY: NIGEL

FLY BALL RESULTS

Tatton Park 26.8. 06. Spanish Rapidz team of Kiko, Perdi, Ruben, Nina came fourth with a fastest time of 20.37. Sheffield 3.9.06. Spanish Rapidz team of kiko, Perdi, Ruben, Nina again came 4th with a fastest time of 20.38. Sutton Fields, Spanish Rapidz with a little help fron Sarah and her collie Zac 4th again Kiko, Zac, Ruben, Nina and with a fastest time of 20.50. Mottram St Andrew, Oct 06. Spanish Rapidz with again a little help from Zac the collie, Kiko, Zac, Ruben, Nina came 4th but got a sub 20 second time of 19.90 WELL DONE ALL!!!. Choldmonley Castle 7.10.06. Spanish Rapidz came 3rd again with Zac the collie helping, Kiko, Zac, Ruben, Nina, also helping Pye and Rosie. They came 4th with a fastest time of 20.38. I would just like to say well done to everyone involved and it was a great team effort from all the dogs and handlers. A sprecial mention must go to Roger and his Brisa for racing in starters and doing so well keep it up you two and i am sure you will soon be running with the others. Brilliant.

Saturday 07th October 2006 06:09:19 am BY: NIGEL

SPANISH CHAMPION.

Today 17.09.2006 Antonio Garcia Perez has a new Spanish Champion namely SPANISH CHAMPION PONTLAJAC DE UBRIQUE who at Vigo in Galcia, Northern Spain won CAC, CACIB, and Best Of Breed to get his final points to become a Spanish Champion. Leon (his pet name) is the white coloured male featured in many pictures in our gallery and is the farther of our little white super worker Vida, Leonneusg de Ubrique Del Valentisimo and Pat and Gill's Ted from the Maravilla kennell. We are thilled to hear this excellent news, well done Antonio and Leon.

Sunday 17th September 2006 11:05:43 am BY: Nigel

MORE FIRSTS

We believe that we are in the first ever ALL Spanish flyball team, the Spanish Rapidz, we were the first English dogs to enter the World Working Championships in Spain and we have Kiko the first dog ever to win the World Championship herding test

Saturday 19th August 2006 04:52:51 am BY: Nigel

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WORKING TESTS AT ARCOSS AND ALGAR

We have just returned from a very hectic time in Spain where we took 6 dogs to enter the World Championship Working and for the first time herding tests in Arcos De La Frontera and Algar in Southern Spain. We were lucky enough to stop with Antonio Garcia Perez and his family in Ubrique were we the dogs lived around the pool with there Spanish Friends. We had a very intensive time training most days in all of the working tests and even canoeing in the lake where Kiko and Varon swam out at least 100 yards to climb into the canoes with us. We even went on a river walk were Ruben joined us with Ben swimming for hours and encountering rapids etc. At Arcos we had a very succesful day in blistering heat the results are. KIKO DEL VALENTISIMO OVERHALL 3rd in World working tests 1st (World Champion on the ladders and test of courage) 2nd In the diving tests, 3rd in water retrieve, 3rd in the rampa. We were so pleased for him he did his best as always and all the water training with the help of Gill Frost and Pat Booth from the Maravilla Kennel certainly paid off. A very big thankyou to both of you. The working championship had it's highest ever number of contenders this year. The next day at Algar it was the first ever World Herding Championship purley to test the natural herding ability of the dogs and to our delight the results were 1st and the 1st ever World Champion Herder KIKO DEL VALENTISIMO 3rd Jenny and her Luccas the super little black herder who really loved the goats more than anything even the shepherds wanted him to stay in Spain. In the Monographic B Show i entered Varon, Gordneusb De Ubrique Del Valentisimo in the Open Junior and he came second to his brother Novita who has won at all major shows in Spain. We also won the best breeders group with Gordo and his 2