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Mikkeli INTERNATIONAL Show 26.-27.07.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Attila Kelemen, Romania

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC
"Lotta" has now 6 x CAC & 3 x res-CAC!

INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr EXC.


Vantaa, All Breed Show 26.-27.07.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Siv Jernhake, Sweden

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC


Forssa All Breed Show 19.-20.07.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Rune Fagerström, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: Int & Fin & Dk & Est & S Ch, FinW-01,-02, EstW-01 Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOS: Leading-Light Pretty Flower

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC

© Katri Alavalkama
FIN & S & LT CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 1th in CHAMPION CLASS

Benchmark Corazon EXC., 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Morrison EXC., 2nd in OPEN CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB

© Katri Alavalkama

From left to right:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
Benchmark Morrison
FIN & S CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte

See some action photos


Greetings from Sweden...
we got 3 x S CH-titles
one INT CH-title
3 x CACIB
2 x BOB
BOS
and all our dogs got CQ


Svenstavik, Sweden INTERNATIONAL Show 13.07.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE, CAC, CACIB, BOB
He now needs just Finish Kennel Club's conformation to get his S CH title!

FIN & S CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
BEST OPEN BITCH, BEST BITCH, CAC, CACIB, BOS
She now needs just FCI's conformation to get her INT CH title!
And Finish Kennel Club's conformation to get her S CH title!


Halmstad, Sweden INTERNATIONAL Show 13.07.2003

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Mr Michael Boothroyd, UK

© Maarit Mäki
(left) BOB: Fin & S CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro

© Maarit Mäki
(left) BOB: Fin & S CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro

FIN & S CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE, CAC, CACIB, BOB
He now needs just Finish Kennel Club's conformation to get his S CH title!

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
BEST WORKING BITCH, BEST BITCH-4

Cocker spaniels
judge: Greg Eva, South-Afrika

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix 2nd BEST OPEN MALE CQ


Halmstad, Sweden All Breed Show 14.07.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Mr Michael Boothroyd, UK

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE-3

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Myra Thomas-Rhodes, Australia

FIN CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
2nd BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE-3
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
BEST WORKING BITCH, BEST BITCH-4


Karjaa, All Breed Show 06.07.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Eugen Megelea, Romania
group judge: Hans Lehtinen, Finland
BIS-judge: Petru Muntean, Romania

© Mariann Korpi
(left) BOB: Benchmark Morrison
(right) BOS: Fin Mva Raccoon's Impulsive Lady

© Mariann Korpi
Benchmark Morrison EXC., 1th in OPEN CLASS, CAC, BOB
BIG-1, BIS-4

FIN CH, FINJW-01, FINW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC., 1th in CHAMPION CLASS


Tuusula, All Breed Show 05.07.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Lilian Jonsson, Sweden
BIS-breeders group judge: Soile Bister, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: Benchmark Charlotte
(right) BOS: Benchmark Corazon

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC, BOB
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC, BOS
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1th in VETERAN CLASS, BOS-veteran
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 1th in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION CLASS

© Katri Alavalkama
Best Female class:
Benchmark Charlotte
Fin Ch Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Int & Fin & Est Ch Benchmark Champagne

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 2

From left to right:
Benchmark Corazon
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne

Some action photos


What a weekend!!!

Our cockers got:
BEST IN SHOW-1
BEST IN SHOW breeders group
BOB
2 x CAC
BOB- & BOS-veteran

and our welshies got:
FIN CH
2 x BOS
2 x CAC
res-CAC


Pieksämäki, All Breed Show 28.-29.06.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen, Finland
BIS-breeders group judge: Lillian Hanniste, Estland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
(right) BOS: INT & FIN & N & DK & S & EST CH Sheerclever Chardonnay

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION CLASS, BOB,
BIG-1, BIS-1

Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in WORKING CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 1

© Katri Alavalkama
From left to right:
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
Benchmark Corazon
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
Benchmark Charlotte

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB, BIG-2: Twigle Ivory Girl
(right) BOS: FIN CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro

FIN CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 1th in OPEN CLASS, CAC, BOS
Aku is now FIN CH!

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS...
to Mari & Petri Häyry with great success with "Junnu"
(
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr )
BEST IN SHOW-1

and to Riitta Kuismin's family with great success with "Pipari" (Twigle Ivory Girl) BIG-2 and
"Aku" (
FIN CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro) Finnish Champion

Some action photos


Pori, All Breed Show 28.-29.06.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Mrs Ann Kirk, Ireland

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1th in VETERAN CLASS, BOB-veteran
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 2nd in WORKING CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Mrs Ann Kirk, Ireland

Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 1th in JUNIOR CLASS, res-CAC

Irish Water Spaniel
judge: Mrs Ann Kirk, Ireland

(left) BOB, BIG-4: JWW-03 Curlyco Mocha Master
(right) BOS: Catanka Blair Witch

JWW-03 Curlyco Mocha Master EXC., 1th in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC, BOB,
BIG-4
owner: Sari Vottonen, kennel Curlyco


Rusko, Group Show 28.06.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Tiina Illukka, Finland

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1th in VETERAN CLASS, BOS-veteran

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Kirsi Nieminen, Finland

© Outi Lius
(left) BOS: Benchmark Fy Ffantasia
(right) BOB, BIS-4: Benton Lookin' For Duck

Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 1th in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC, BOS


Jyväskylä, Field Tracking Test 14.-15.06.2003

Cocker spaniels

son of INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
FIN & TRIAL CH Muskettikoiran Don Juan got 1 price from winner class with 47 points,
and "Doni" was the best dog in winner class. Now Doni is FIN TRIAL CH!!!
owner: Saija Syvänen

Dam of Doni Trial Ch Muskettikoiran Amanda, daughter of our Lynwater Wintery Weather
got also 47 points from winner class
owner: Mirja laaksonen

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!


Tammela, Field Tracking Test 14.-15.06.2003

Cocker spaniels

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
Tino was first time in winner class and the result was
3rd price with 24 points
owner: Aila Mäki


Laukaa, All Breed Show 14.-15.06.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Paavo Mattla, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, FINW-01,-02, ESTW-01 Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOS: Pilula's Call Me Manifique Berta

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION CLASS, BOB
BIG-2

Pilula's Call Me Manifique Berta EXC., 1th in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC, BOS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1th in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1th in VETERAN CLASS, BOS-veteteran

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paavo Mattla, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: W-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
(right) BOS: Benchmark Ffansi Ffwrdd

FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE MALE CLASS, CAC, BOB
Benchmark Ffansi Ffwrdd EXC., 1th in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC, BOS


4th time BIS-breeders group on the row
at our COCKER SPECIALITY SHOW

year 2003
judge: Mrs Linda Robinson, UK (kennel Jozelah)
"A very nice breed type from this kennel.
Similar in size & shape. Nice heads.
All shown in good condition"
year 2002
judge: Mr Rowland & Mrs Beverley Webb, UK (kennel Speechouse)
"Lovely group. Great heads, necks & shoulders.
Good legs & feet. Short deep bodies.
All happy on the move. A quality group. "

year 2001
judge: Mrs Susan & Mr Philip Young, UK (kennel Canyonn)
"All very similar in type with good outlines.
Freezing head with good bones and angulation."
year 2000
judge: Mr Rodney Wyatt, UK (kennel Kendalwood)
"Size of the particolours is better. Better substance in solids.
All are typing & colletively approve the standard."


TUUSULA COCKER SPECIAL SHOW 07.06.2003
(142 + 11 puppies)

males: Mrs Linda Robinson, UK (kennel Jozelah)

females: Mr Mike Masters, UK (kennel Manhcela)
BIS Breeder´s class judge: Mrs Linda Robinson, UK

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 1

From left to right:
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist

Benchmark Corazon
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
Benchmark Morrison

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1th in JUNIOR CLASS

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Morrison EXC., 3rd in OPEN CLASS, res-CAC

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Best head
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr EXC., 1th in WORKING CLASS
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 2nd in WORKING CLASS

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne EXC., 2nd in VETERAN CLASS

Cocker Of The Year 2002
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
awarded with trophies


Dortmund, WORLD WINNER SHOW show 30.06.2003

Cocker spaniels
junior-judge: Paolo Dondina, Italia
female-judge: Luis Pinto Teixeira, Portugal

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 4th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS (28 entries)
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 4th in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Jacques Medard-Ringuet, France

FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro EXC., 2nd in OPEN MALE CLASS (19 entries)


30.05.2003

PUPPIES HAVE BORN!
there is 4 males & 3 females
see puppies page

FINW-00 Benton Deep Feelings have mated today with


Kauhajoki, Field Tracking Test 25.5.2003

Cocker spaniels

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
Tino got 1th price with 40 points (50 is max)
Later he was awarded with "The Best dog from Open class"
And now he is qualified for winner class
owner: Aila Mäki

FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff "Jasmin"
got 3rd price with 29 points and 18.5 she got 1th price with 46 points

also daughter of FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff Jenlin Savannah "Nelli"
got 1th price with 47 points from winner class
owner: Maarit Mäki

also litter brother of Nelli, Jenlin Starguest "Esko"
got 1th price from winner class
owner: Erja Mäkelä & Jyrki Rasinpää

This day also in Mikkeli
son of
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
FIN CH Muskettikoiran Don Juan got 1 price from winner class with 46 points,
only beaten by his mother Muskettikoiran Amanda, daughter of our Lynwater Wintery Weather
owner: Saija Syvänen

CONGRATULATIONS!!!


Helsinki, All Breed Show 24.-25.5.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Laurent Pichard, Switzerland

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION MALE CLASS
Benchmark Morrison EXC., 2nd in OPEN MALE CLASS, CAC
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS, CAC

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB

The cockers were:
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
Benchmark Morrison
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte


Hamina, All Breed Show 17.-18.05.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Gitta Ringwall, Finland
BIS-veteran judge: Hans Lehtinen, Finland

© Anett Korpi

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1th in VETERAN FEMALE CLASS, BEST BITCH, BOB-veteran, BOB
BIS 1-veteran

Pilula's Call Me Manifique Berta EXC., 1th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS


Lohja, Spaniel Club II main show 10.05.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Soile Bister, Finland
BIS BREEDERS GROUP judge: Soile Bister, Finland
BIS-veteran judge: Soile Bister, Finland
BIS-judge: Soile Bister, Finland

© Jetta Tschokkinen
(left) BOS: INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, FINW-01,-02, ESTW-01 Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOB: INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1th in VETERAN FEMALE CLASS, BEST BITCH, BOB-veteran, BOB
BIS 1-veteran
BIS 2

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION MALE CLASS, BEST MALE, BOS

© Anett Korpi
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1th in JUNIOR MALE CLASS, CAC

© Mariann Korpi
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS, CAC

FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 1th in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 1

The cockers were:
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
Benchmark Charlotte
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne

© Anett Korpi
BIS 1 PUPPY
Finemoon Second Sight "Risto" owned by Ida-Maria Nurmisto & Hanna Nyman
Risto is son of
Oliver Twist
and FIN CH Finemoon Worldwide Love

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge:Arja Koskelo, Finland

FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS


Thank you Mikael to let us have a new member in our family

Pilula's Call Me Manifique Berta "Berta"
(C'est Si Bon Mirifique Maurice x Stocdale Call Me Orange)



Helsingør, INTERNATIONAL DKK
Show 09.02.2003

Welsh Springer Spaniels

judge:
Knut Sigurd Wilberg, UK

BridgeW-02 Benchmark Diplomydd BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE-1, CACIB, BOS


NEWS from Swizerland!

Germany, Nürnberg
INTERNATIONAL Show 03.05.2003

VDH CH, JUNIORSIEG-01 Benchmark Own Brightmind got CAC & res-CACIB
Now “Saana” have finished her VDH CH-title!


Lahti, INTERNATIONAL show 26.-27.04.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge:Arja Koskelo, Finland

Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1th in JUNIOR MALE CLASS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge:Arja Koskelo, Finland

FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE MALE CLASS, CAC, res-CACIB
Best male was alredy INT CH, so Aku got CACIB

FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
EXC., 4th in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS


Lappeenranta, All Breed Show 19.-21.04.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Jackie Perry, Thailand

INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION MALE CLASS
Benchmark Morrison EXC., 2nd in OPEN MALE CLASS, res-CAC


Janakkala, Group Show 12.04.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Kirsti Louhi, Finland

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION MALE CLASS, Best Male, BOB
BIG-2

Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1th in JUNIOR MALE CLASS, CAC

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS, CAC


Mäntsälä, Group show 06.04.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Leila Kärkäs, Finland

left: INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
right: Breeze Sugarbite

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION MALE CLASS, Best Male, BOS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS, res-CAC
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS



We have new International champion of Benchmark!!

our 16th Benchmark Cocker Spaniel

INTERNATIONAL & FRANCE & MONACO & LUXEMBURG & TRIAL CH
Benchmark Knob Junior

Congratulations Suzanne!!!

and

our 1th Benchmark Welsh Springer Spaniel
FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm


Haverslev, Spaniel Club CH Show 22.03.2003

Welsh Springer Spaniels

judge:
Kari Granaas Hansen, Norway

BridgeW-02 Benchmark Diplomydd BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE-1, BOB

This was Denmarks 3rd show in this year and 3 times Diplo have been Best of breed,
in all the same shows Benton It's My Party have been BOS


Tampere, INTERNATIONAL show 15.-16.03.2003

Cocker spaniels
(67 entries)
judge: Carlos Saevich, Argentina

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION MALE CLASS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 2nd in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01Benchmark Merci Michelle
EXC., 2nd in WORKING FEMALE CLASS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 4th in JUNIOR MALE CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 4th in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
(47 entries)
judge: Ferelith Somerfield, UK

FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 1th in INTERMEDIATE MALECLASS, CAC, res-CACIB
Best male was alredy INT CH, so Aku got CACIB

FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS


Imatra, INTERNATIONAL show 14.-15.02.2003

Cocker spaniels
(41 entries)
judge: Rudy Feyaerts, Belgia

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION MALE CLASS, CACIB
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1th in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS, res-CAC
FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 1th in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
(31 entries)
judge: Rudy Feyaerts, Belgia

FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro EXC.,
1th in INTERMEDIATE MALE CLASS, CAC, CACIB
FINW-00 Benton Deep Feelings EXC., 1th in OPEN FEMALECLASS, CACIB


Fredericia, INTERNATIONAL DKK Show 09.02.2003

Welsh Springer Spaniels

judge:
Susie Svoldgaard, Denmark

BridgeW-02 Benchmark Diplomydd BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE-1, CACIB, BOB


Bøgeskovhallen, Spaniel Club CH Show 08.02.2003

Welsh Springer Spaniels

judge:
Erling Kjær Pedersen, Denmark

BridgeW-02 Benchmark Diplomydd BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE-1, BOB


08.02.2003
Champion Of Champions 2003

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist "Ola"
was the only Cocker Spaniel who was invited to the glamorous gala dinner and show
called "Champion Of Champions", where the top winning show dogs of 2002
were competing against each other.
Judges were Mrs. Ferelith Somerfield from UK, Mr. Kenneth Ed from Sweden
and Mr. Kari Järvinen from Finland.

In 2002 Ola was 18th Best Showdog of all breeds.
And our breeders group was number 19!

 

Turku, INTERNATIONAL show 25.-26.01.2003

Cocker spaniels
(60 entries)
judge: Penny Williams, UK

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1th in CHAMPION MALE CLASS

FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION FEMALE CLASS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 2nd in JUNIOR FEMALE CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER GROUP
BOB

The cockers were:
Benchmark Corazon
INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02 Benchmark Oliver Twist

FIN CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte


06.01.2003

Now we have a new member in our family
"KEVIN"
Backhill's I Am What I Am
(DT VDH & FIN & S(u) CH Midnight Train vom Rauhen Holz X N & S(u) CH Backhill's Doris Day)

Thank you, Karin to letting us have him!

Here is Kevin and his sister Backhill's Ice Queen "Tara"