| World Working Championships at Arcos, Spain, 15/16 August 2009 |
| Kiko, Chanquete, Vida and Leona together with Ben and i are just about to set off on our long journey to Spain to compete in this years world championships flying the flag for VALENTISIMO. We have been training hard and just need to brush up on our diving when we arrive and then hopefully we should ready to compete with all our Spanish friends. We will post all the results when we return. We are all very excited about meeting all our friends over the weekend. |
Wednesday 05th August 2009 04:01:04 pm BY: Nigel |
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| Flying The 'VALENTISIMO' Flag 28.6.2009 |
| 'Valentisimo's Gordvidam' at Leonardston (Leona's sisiter with Vida and Gordo as parents))and her kennel brother Julio have been doing very well winning consistantly at major championship shows this year. This weekend Evita was Best bitch at Blackpool and Julio was reserve best dog after his BOB breed win earlier in the year. Even better news is that Evita's eyes have tested clear for glaucoma and she has a BVA hip score of 6 which is only 1 point behind Julio's which is the lowest in the country at 5, his eyes are also clear of pre disposition to glaucoma. Also Dawn and Peppillo, 'Valentisimo's Neuschocoa' went BOB at Bath 2009. It is so rewarding to see our progeny doing so well in major shows. Well done to Dave, Christine and Dawm and may the wins keep coming! |
Sunday 28th June 2009 06:06:17 pm BY: Nigel |
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| VALENTISIMO DISPLAY TEAM, DOGS UNLEASHED NEWARK SHOWGROUND 4th and 5th JULY 2009 |
| Kiko, Vida, Leona, Chanquete and Neus will be at this new event over the weekend and demonstrating a few of the Spanish Working Tests. They will demonstrate what a vast amount of activities this wonderfull breed are capable of mastering and how the breed live to work and please. They will be eagerly watched by Pili and Tuvo who are pushing to join the team. |
Sunday 28th June 2009 04:06:46 pm BY: Nigel |
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| Vida's amazing nose and flushing abilities 2.6.2009 |
| Vida has today while out on a walk found a badger in the middle of a wheat field and would not stop barking until i had seen it and assured her all was well. She is also staring to flush partridge and pheasant from the undergrowth. She is also showing great promise at hunting rats, mice and rabbits. Pili watches her and has even brought a mouse back to hand. This breed never ever ceases to amaze me and we learn evry day from them. |
Sunday 28th June 2009 04:01:28 pm BY: Nigel |
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| Chanquete At Talavera De Riena, Madrid, 22.5.2009 |
| I again drove to Madrid in Spain in search of the obligatory point that is needed to become a Spanish Champion. You only have 2 chances a year and the quality is top drawer. We did not manage it with Chanquete on this occasion but were honoured to be shortlisted twice from top quality dogs from all over Spain. All the Open dog classes had entries of up to 40. It was so good to see many friends again and as always i was made to feel so welcome. Antonio had a good day with 3 of the 4 CAC's on offer going to dogs that he had bred and all of them from the one and only GORDO. |
Sunday 28th June 2009 03:52:55 pm BY: Nigel |
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| NOVITA PROMOTING THE BREED IN FRANCE 21.5.2009 |
| Novita has gone over to France in search of adding the title French Champion to his many conquests. A top French kennel spotted Novita at the Monographic and has asked if we wold let them have him for a while so he could promote the breed there and hopefully become a French Champion. We thought about it long and hard and decided we could not stand in his way. He will be promoted in the UK again very soon. Novita is an excellent ambassoder for the breed with a excellent temprement. |
Sunday 28th June 2009 03:44:50 pm BY: Nigel |
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| Neus Gets What She Deserves 29.3.2009 |
| Neus has today left us to live with Craig and Michelle. For us it was a very sad day as Neus has given and taught us so much about the breed and of course without Neus we would not have had Vida and Leona who are both working and showing dogs. Leona at 1 year old was joint best pup in the UK last year and has already taken part in a working display in Spain, competed in the world herding championships in Spain and was also placed 4th in her breed class in the Monographic 2009. Neus was also the mother of Novita our dog who has won BOB and Best Male many times in Spain, Portugal, Belgium and of course England. He was also the first dog we made into a Spanish Champion. Neus deserves the best retirement and we know she is one very lucky dog and will have the time of her life with Craig and Michelle. She will be a good tutor when Craig and Michelle get a new pup. Neus will always be a part of VALENTISIMO and she will continue to promote the breed helping in our display team and at other events in the future. Good luck Lady Neus we love you. |
Sunday 28th June 2009 03:32:31 pm BY: Nigel |
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| SEARCH AND RESCUE OF CADAVERES SEMINAR UBRIQUE 9,10,11 APRIL 2009 BY SHELLEY WOOD |
| After a super time at the Monographic we had a long drive of 12 hours down to Ubrique where we were attending the clubs first ever seminar on searching for dead bodies by the very experienced American searcher Shelly Wood. The course lasted for 3 days and was very professional and very informative in every way. Shelley Wood has a vast experience and has been on in excess of 100 searches. The course was well attended and every one of us learnt so much about ourselfs and our dogs. The 3 days past so quickly. It was great to meet Shelly who freely shared her expert knowledge with every body in a very friendly simple to understand way and to hear the emotional words of thanks at the end of the course was very heartworming. The course just covered the basics of training (imprinting, basic search, underground search and scents in tress etc)and all of the dogs showed a very natural aptidude of searching. Shelly has a Rubia son called Carlos who is working as search dog in America and was trained very easily and quickly by her. One very interesting comment that was made is that it is hard to find a dog with as much natural working instinct as our breed and if we are not to go like the other breeds i.e German Shepherds etc we must always breed for the working ability. This is what makes our breed special and it is what the Spanish want us to keep breeding for. May i thank Shelley Wood and all the people who attended the seminar for a terific 3 days. Can not wait for Shelly to return to take us to the next level. |
Wednesday 06th May 2009 02:42:52 pm BY: Nigel |
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| XX1V MONOGRAPHICA OF THE ASOCIACION ESPANOLA DEL PERRO DE AGUA ESPANOL APRIL 4 &5 2009 |
| I made the long drive through France and Northern Spain to attend the yearly Monographica in Arnedo a very beautiful village in an area very famous for Rioja wine and leather shoes. The show was well atended and as always it was a very friendly atmosphere. It was good to see so many friends again and i was made to feel so welcome. I took with me 4 dogs Chanquete, Novita, Leona and Vida although Vida's main task was to attend the missing cadaver course the following week in Algar, Southern Spain. Leona Valentisimo's Gordvida was entered in a strong intermediate class and was the youngest bitch entered and she did very well coming 4th with an excellent grade. Vida, Leonneusg De Ubrique Del Valentisimo was in a huge open bitch class and recieved an excellent grading of which we were thrilled bearing in mind she hates showing and just lives to work. Chanquete, Gordtari De Ubrique Del Valentisimo was in the open class whith a top class entry of 30 dogs from all the leading kennels in Spain and he was placed EXCELLENT 2nd with an excellent report of simply 'PERRO COMPLETO' We were absolutly thrilled for him as the fully justified his CRUFTS 2009 BOB win especially as Paco the dog that won him went on to win BIS absolute and has been this years top winning SWD in Spain. Novita Spanish Champion Gordneuc De Ubrique Del Valentisimo was placed 5th in champions class. May we thank all the Spanish for the support congratulations that Chanquete recieved regarding his historic win at Crufts. Chanquete and all of our dogs will be out and about both in the Uk and Europe promoting the breed at shows and working demonstrations all through the year. The Monographic was a pleasure to attend and has many fond memories. |
Wednesday 06th May 2009 02:20:04 pm BY: Nigel |
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| Hazels RICO gains his Silver 12.3.2009 |
| Leona's brother Rico handled by Hazel has today gained his Kennel Club Good Citizen Silver award. May we say a very big well done. Also Debbie and Rico from Derby have informed us that Rico has been asked to work in a local dog display team. This is great news for the breed and we are sure Dad Gordo will be so proud of them all. Mum Vida will have to watch her back as her children are starting to catch her up! Well done to all |
Saturday 14th March 2009 06:49:05 pm BY: Nigel |
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| HISTORY MADE AT CRUFTS 7.3.2009 by the VALENTISIMO and UBRIQUE KENNELS |
| At the first ever Crufts where our breed had it's own breed classes judged by the highly respected Jeff Horswell. The breed had an incredible 66 entries from all over Europe and Chanquete GORDTARI DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO won BEST OF BREED putting us in the history books as the first ever kennels to win the Spanish Water dog BOB at Crufts. Chanquete was handled by his breeder Antonio Garcia Perez who did a fantastic job with him. It was great to see Antonio making history because if it was not for him working so hard to get the breed reconised back in 1982 we would not have this amazing breed here today. More great results were Novita GORDNEUC DE UBRIQUE DEL VALENTISIMO was placed 3rd in a very very strong open class of 21 which was described by Mr Jeff Horswell as a sight to behold. Also another one of our breeding Pepillo, VALENTISIMO'S NEUSCHOCA handled superbly by his very proud owner Dawn Galbraith was placed 2nd in the Yearling Dog Class. Our very own Leona, VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDA was pleaced 3rd in a yearling class of 12. This was an amazing day and Antonio and i would like to thank everyone who came to support us, making all that noise and also say a big thank you to everyone from every corner of the WORLD who have sent us messages of congratulations. This was a day that truely was for the benifit of the SPANISH WATER DOG and one that i will never ever forget. As Antonio stated this was done in the MEMORY of GORDO by his children Chanquete, Novita and Leona. We look forward to promoting the breed in a positive way in the future and would like to thank Antonio Garcia Perez and our Spanish friends for all their help and advice that they are always giving us about Antonio's breed. It is a great privelage to help bring new blood and lines into the UK with Antonio's expert knowledge and help. We greatly appreciate the expert opinion of Antonio in what we need to do to enable us to help take the breed forward here in the UK. It was also very nice to hear from other Spanish judges that in their opinion we had some quality dogs with a very good characters in this country. Pictures of the day and the Spanish consignment will be posted soon in the gallery. |
Saturday 14th March 2009 06:16:46 pm BY: Nigel |
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| EXCELLENT HEALTH RESULTS |
| David and Christine Smith from the highly succesfull Irish Water Spanial kennel LEONARDSTON have very kindly informed us of Evita's (VALENTISIMO'S GORDVIDAM at LEONARDSTON) excellent BVA hip score results and they are 3:3 TOTAL 6. This is an excellent score nearly equal to Julios who are 2:3 TOTAL 5 the lowest in the UK so far. It was also great to hear that Julio is making great progess. Evita is a Vida and Gordo daughter who is also promising to have a good future in the showring. We will look forward to following her progress in the future. |
Saturday 14th March 2009 06:08:47 pm BY: Nigel |
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| Cuca Del Valentisimo, eye test results. 16.2.2009 |
| Our latest import Cuca who is from the Marismeno line tests CLEAR. She hopefully will bring much needed new blood to the English gene pool has had her eyes tested by Mr Goodyear for both PRA and Pre Disposition to Glaucoma has TESTED CLEAR on BOTH tests. This is very good news for our breed here in the UK. Her character is super and her confirmation and working ability are also excellent. |
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| Leicester Gundog Show 15.2.2009 |
| Novita, Spanish Champion Gordneuc De Ubrique Del Valentisimo had another good day winning his open class and then taking Best Of Breed. All good practice for Crufts which is fast approaching. |
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| Newark Canine Society 7.2.2009 |
| Chanquete had a good day in the AV class winning his Post Grad class. Pili went along for the experience and enjoyed herslf very much seeing what it is all about. |
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| THANK YOU 19.1.2009 |
| We would just like to say a big thank you to all our puppy owners who have flooded us with positive comments and the excellent progress of Vida's pups. It is lovely to be informed of the progress your pups are making. All of Rubia's pups that were born in Septemeber last year are doing well and hopefully we will soon see a few in the show ring. Pili our little terror is learning very quickly and keeps pushing Leona to the limit. She will also be shown in early march. |
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| Hazel's Rico, Eye test Results Jan 15 2009 |
| Hazel has just informed us that Rico, Leona's brother has had his eye's tested for pre disposition to glaucoma and they are all clear. This is good news for the breed. Both his parents Vida and Gordo are clear. |
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| Turca the amazing flying Diving Spanish Water Dog 20.12.2008 |
| Again we have some bad news. Turca owned and loved by Antonio has died today. She again was a world working Champion who was always with Antonio demonstrating all her working abilites at demonstations throughout Spain. I have again many memories of her been fimed diving and never ever letting Antonio down. A huge loss for the breed. We were priveliged to have known her. |
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| GORDO, MOKELASSOG DE UBRIQUE 10.12.2008 |
| We have just learnt that Gordo who without doubt was the worlds BEST working dog has died. This is tragic news and a huge loss to our breed. Our thoughts are with Antonio and his family. I consider ourselves very lucky to have known him and worked with him on many occasions. The dog was amazing and gave me so much inspiration. I have seen him kill rats and snakes and even catch a turtle. He could herd and was world working champion 2005. He climbed trees drove cars and even took cigarettes out of peoples hands to stub them out. He was the best diving dog i have ever seen diving 3 or 4 meters deep to retrieve objects. He was a big hit a the television studio's in Madrid earlier this year when he even stubbed the directors cigarette out! I still smile to myself when the studio's sent a car for Gordo, Antonio and myself to take Gordo to be bathed! We are so lucky to have his offspring here in England and we promise Leona, Chanquete, Novita and Tuvo will carry the LEGEND of Gordo on. |
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| Jerez International Dog Show 15th&16th November 2008 |
| It was a great pleasure to attend this international dog show in Jerex which is so very well organised by our friends Pepe and Trisha Haro. It was yet again a very interesting occasion where i learnt more about our breed. The judge was Pepe Pinero who has a good quality entry. It was good to see out Antonio's vetrans Torito and Zula who are two of the best ever winning Spanish Water Dogs in the world. They both recieved a huge applause when they moved around the ring. It was a very emotional moment for Antonio and his daughter Anay. It was also very nice to see top British judges Frank Kane, Andrew Brace and Jon Nethercot present and taking an interest in our breed. Can not wait for next year! |
Monday 16th February 2009 06:16:32 pm BY: N Egginton |
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| GOLD and SILVER KC GOOD CITIZEN AWARDS FOR Vida's RICO 4.12.2008 |
| We would like to say a big well done to Rico owned by Debbie, Jon, Adam and Lucy from Derby in achieving both his bronze and silver KC good citizen awards. This is a super achievment for Rico who is only just 1 year old. Hi is the brother of Leona and his proud parents are Vida and Gordo. We are told he is already training hard for his gold. Keep up the good work we are proud of you all. |
Monday 16th February 2009 05:56:45 pm BY: N EGGINTON |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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Wednesday 09th April 2008 09:44:11 pm BY: NIGEL |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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Friday 13th July 2007 01:03:08 pm BY: NIGEL |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 sons Varon and Novita.
All in all we won 9 trophys and shared one a most incredible time was had by all and i am so proud off all the dogs. Can not wait for next year!!!! |
Saturday 19th August 2006 04:27:15 am BY: Nigel |
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| Dilita and Neus Health Results |
We have just had confirmation that fully corroborates the Spanish hip X rays of Dilita and Neus. They also both tested clear on their eye examinations.
RESULTS.
1. Dilita, Spanish Champion Chavetone De Ubrique.
BVA Hip Score 5:3 Total 8
Eye Test, CLEAR.
2. Neus, Barnalia Del Marismeno, placed 3rd in 2004 World Championship working tests.
BVA 4:5 Total 9
EYE TEST, CLEAR.
As intended these 2 two excellent working and showing examples can only benefit the gene pool here in the UK. |
Friday 21st July 2006 03:20:49 pm BY: NIGEL |
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| Varon, Vida, Kiko and the Gang |
It is now 6 months since Varon came out of quarantine and it has been a very busy time training him in all the aspects of life etc. He now excells at every thing that we ask of him. We have trained him at Water work (his favorite)Search work, The spanish working tests, herding, Agility and ringcraft and we feel now ready to start showing him in the ring. Vida who is now approaching 9 months is learning by watching kiko,Neus and Dilita and is showing very good promise for such a young age she is even giving Kiko a run for his money on the ladders!!!!! how dare she !
She even herded 30 young heffers the other night after only 1 lesson from Neus and Kiko.
Saludos |
Saturday 15th July 2006 11:32:40 am BY: Nigel |
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| WEBSITE |
| During the next few weeks the website will be slightly modified with the addition of new sections to show the versatily of the Perro De Agua Espanol. Keep returning!! |
Saturday 15th July 2006 02:33:28 am BY: Nigel |
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| Monographic In Aguillar De Campoo, North of Spain 9.7.06 |
Having just returned from a very hectic and enjoyable visit to Spain with 5 friends please find listed the results from the show. Again alot was learnt and it was nice to see so many nice examples of the breed on show. We were all made so welcome and it was a pleasure to see friends from all around the world again. A great time was had by all in the very beautiful mountain town of Aguillar De Campoo. Next year we hope to have some entries of our own.
Best in Show
Reserve in show Bob De Valderperales
Abierta Hembras
1.Open Bitch Rancholocad De Ubrique
(Luna)
2.Jara De Los Turcos De Parapanda
3.Ira De Valneborio.
4.Rocio De Laseles.
Open Dog, Abierta Machos
1.Bob De Valderperales
2.Coco De La Galea
3.Dalton Del Llabanazu
4Mingo De La Galea.
Clase Jovenes Machos Puppy Dog
1. Morfeo De Valneboeiro
2. Gordoneuc De Ubrique (Novita)
3. Fandy.
Vetranos Macho,
1.Multi Champion CHETO
2. Rabiche Del Marismeno
Clase Champones Macho.
1. Ch Bere De J. Marcelia.
2. Ch Hercules De Sierra Alhamilla
3. Ch Brandy De Gadoivar.
Cachorros Hembras
1. Eowin
2. Nacha De Valneboeiro
3. Diana De Lomillas De Canca
Cachorros Machos
1. Nono De Valneboeiro
2. Norton.
3. Bigorra De Morruo.
Best Kennel
1. De ubrique
After the show their was an excellent working and obedience demonstration that was very well recieved by a very appreciative audience.
The heat was excessive and hindered a few dogs with Antonio's Luna unable to be at her best after an hour in the ring winning her open class but just could not perform enough because of the heat and tiredness to win Best Bitch and go through to Best In Show. She had to go straight into the river to cool off !! Photos are in the Gallery.
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Friday 14th July 2006 03:58:26 pm BY: Nigel |
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| KIKO AND NINA GAIN AWARDS 1.7.06 |
| Today at Moreton Morrell the ALL SPANISH PAPIDZ team of KIKO, PERDI, RUBEN and NINA came a very credible 3rd in temperatures of 30 degrees with a super fastest time off 20.83 seconds. Kiko handled by Pat and Sarah was presented with his Intermediate Flyball Award and NINA handled by Hazel was presented with her silver award. A BIG congratulations to everyone concerned |
Saturday 01st July 2006 03:20:51 pm BY: NIGEL |
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| BLACKPOOL FLYBALL 3.6.2006 |
| A brilliant day for THE ALL SPANISH, SPANISH RAPIDZ flyball team of Kiko, Perdi, Ruben and Nina who came first today without loosing a single race with a best time of 20.59 and improving all the time. They are really trying to get sub 20.00 which i am sure will not be too far away. Well done to all. |
Saturday 03rd June 2006 04:54:08 pm BY: NIGEL |
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| Bark in the Park Fly Ball Demo and Fun Show |
| On a very wet day at Croxteth, Liverpool the Spanish Rapidz gave an ALL SPANISH flyball demo that was well recieved by the very wet crowd. The Spanish perros were Kiko, Ruben, Maravilla's Perdi and Hazels Nina as anchoer dog. Gills Rama did a starters demo and then our friends the collies joined in with Osszy,Jeep and Chiquita. Jenny's Luccas watched eagerly with Rosie and Choco. In the fun show afterwards Hazels Ella came second in Vetrans and my Kiko did me proud and came first in The Dog with Best Trick section. It was also a good social outing for all the other pups, Vida, Varon, Chola,Brisa,Letigo and Ted who did the breed proud today. Thanks to all who attended. |
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| Angelsey Fly Ball 14.5.06 |
| This weekend the Spanish Rapidz made their debut in division 2 coming a creditable fourth out of seven, The team were lead by Kiko handled by Pat Booth (Maravilla), Perdi with gill, Ruben with Ben and fourth dog was the flying Nina with Hazel. The fastest time achieved was an excellent 20.49 seconds which pleased everyone. I am sure the times will improve as the all Spanish team gells together. BARK IN THE PARK. This Sunday 21.5.06 the same four dogs will be doing a fly ball demo at the Bark in the Park event at Liverpools Croxteth park starting around midday, we would love to see you all there, the more the merrier. |
Thursday 18th May 2006 01:49:11 am BY: Nigel |
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| 1st Whittington Scout Companion Dog Show 6.5.2006 |
Today we have attended our first dog show. A companion dog show very well attended and judged by Robert Hitchcock. We thought both ourselves and the dogs Vida, Varon and Dilita would benefit from the practice. We were delighted with the results and feel we are ready to start showing around the country having gained valuable confidence and experience.
RESULTS.
VIDA, AV Puppy 5th place. Handled by Nigel
Varon, 2nd AV Junior, 2nd AV Open. Handled by Nigel
Delita, Best Pedigree Vetran and Best AV Vetran handled by Jenny
We are looking forward to our next show. |
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| Kiko Gains Flyball Dog Award |
| Kiko handeled by Pat Booth (Maravilla) gained his Flyball Dog Award today 1.5.06 at Higher House Farm, Mottram St Andrew. Many thanks to the Spanish Rapidz for all your help. I am so proud. |
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| Spanish Trip and Monogaphic B at Villa Martin 23.4.2006 |
| Last weekend i was fortunate enough to visit Antonio Garcia and attend the Monoographic B and working demonstration held at Villa Martin in Spain. A great time and alot was learnt it was good to see many friends and familular faces again. It was also very nice to see young Elliot Norman who lives in Spain win Best open Bitch with a very beautiful Pebbles, for a young man i was very impressed his parents were so proud. I also was lucky enough to help Antonio rehome a dog called Truco with some shepherds who live in the mountains. It was very satisfying to see a dog put back into its natural working enviroment where it just looked so happy, pictures are in the gallery and to top off a fantastic weekend we were swimming in the Atlantic with 7 perros including Leon the farther of Vida. |
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| Flyball |
| Today at Ryecfoft Farm in Manchester Ben and Ruben gained thier intermediate certificate for 1000 points which he achieved last year and is now heading for his next milestone award, Well done to both. Also Perdi owned by Gill frost and Hazel with Nina all gained individual awards from the BFA. Well done. |
Monday 17th April 2006 09:55:12 am BY: NIGEL |
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| EYE TESTING |
| A few weeks ago Gill Frost from the Maravilla kennel and myself took 6 of our dogs Varon, Vida, Dilita, Choco, Chola, and Letigo to Proffesor Bedford's surgery for thier eye tests both for Predisposition to Glaucoma and the PRA test and we are delighted to share the news that they all tested CLEAR. This can only be excellent news for the breed in this country. As the website states we only breed from dogs with NO pre disposition to Glaucoma. |
Monday 17th April 2006 09:28:02 am BY: Nigel |
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| A VERY REWARDING DAY AT SHEFFIELD FLYBALL |
We have had an exciting day today with the Rapidz Response coming second with the help Hazels Nina. Quite a few Spanish were present and competed all gaining valuable experience for dogs and owners i personally really enjoyed myself. It was the first opportunity to get Varon, Gills Chola and Dilita together with Neus and her pups Vida and Pats Teddy out into the big wide world and we would just like to thank everyone who made loads of positive comments about how well, settled and happy they all looked. They just took everything in thier stride and were great advocats for the breed we were so proud of them all. Another positive about today was that Kiko and Ruben ran in the same team and did really well. kiko and i have caught the Flyball bug. A big weell done to Rosie and Gill for recieving Rosie's ICE BLUE MOON and we hope Riz is soon up and flyballing again after his injury and it was also good to see Cote running again.
Another big positive was seeing Bramble and Mori of the Gofours team running so well, handled by Kaye and Shaun. Look forward to seeing you all over summer. This can only be good for the breed, the public seeing them competing well at these events. On a lighter note Craig sorry your attempt to kidnap Custy, rama's son (Maravilla) failed and he will soon be the first Perro De Agua on Jersey. |
Sunday 15th January 2006 01:48:45 pm BY: Nigel |
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| VARON COMES HOME |
| On Tuesday 10 January 2006 Varon, Chola, Luci and Dilita come out of quarantine, we all can not wait. The hard work begins now, training, socializing, ringcraft, Agility we just need more hours in the day !!!!, but still it is great fun and we are all so excited. Chola will be going to Pat and Gill at the Maravilla Kennel, Luci is going to Wales with David and Christine Smith, Varon and Dilita are ours. We will keep you posted with the progress they all make. |
Sunday 08th January 2006 10:43:01 am BY: Nigel |
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| Rescue and Welfare |
| The Spanish Water Dog club have 2 neutered dogs in rescue that are now ready to be rehomed to appropiate homes only. You will be given all the help you need if you are able to offer either of these 2 dogs a home. Jasper would love a excellent working home and Max just wants to be loved. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you or any of your friends may be able to offer a loving permanent home and i will gladly put you in contact with the neccessary people. |
Monday 02nd January 2006 04:00:19 pm BY: Nigel |
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| Website Goes Live |
| Spanish Water Dog website goes live. |
Thursday 08th December 2005 01:55:46 pm BY: Webmaster |
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