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© Katri Alavalkama
"Eki" age of 7 1/2 years!


We got an e-mail from Estonia

Little Benchmark Caballero was BIS-2 at Christmas Show for Puppies in Tallinn!!!!
It's all breeds show, there are classes 4-6 months, 6-9 and 9-12 months.
Caballero was BOB puppy and after that BIS-2. It's great result because
little baby completed together with juniors! And it's our main puppy show,
so here were as many breeds as we have in Estonia.

Congratulations!

best regards Inga Järv, Estonia

© Mariann Korpi
Benchmark Caballero age in photo 7 weeks


NEW OPTIGEN results!

Benchmark Principle Girl OptiGen A1
Benchmark Carandotta OptiGen B1
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle OptiGen B1


Stockholm, INTERNATIONAL Show 11.-12.12.2004
WINNER 2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Per Iversen, Norway

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
2nd best in Veteran class, 5th Best Male
INT & FIN & DK & EST & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
4th best in Champion class


Tampere, Group Show 06.12.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Tiina Illukka, Finland
BIG-judge: Jukka Kuusisto, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
left BOB: INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
right BOS: INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTW-00 Wesper Peggy Be Good

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB,
BIG-2

Cocker spaniels
judge: Tiina Illukka, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
left BOS: FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
right BOB: FIN & S & LT & EST & LAT CH, ESTW-04, BALTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

FIN & S & LTU & EST & LV CH, ESTW-04, BALTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Female, BOB
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOS
FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd Best Male, CAC


Helsinki, INTERNATIONAL Show 04.-05.12.2004
WINNER 2004

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Marjo Jaakkola, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, JW-04

© Katri Alavalkama
FIN JW-04 Finemoon Hungry For Love
EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, JW-04, 4th Best Female, CAC

FIN & S & LTU & EST & LV CH, ESTW-04, BALTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Female, res-CACIB
Benchmark Santana EXC., 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS
INT & Fin & Est Ch, BalticW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
2 HP

the dogs:
FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion
INT & Fin & Est Ch, BalticW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
FIN & S & LTU & EST & LV CH, ESTW-04, BALTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

Benchmark Santana

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paavo Mattila, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male, CACIB
INT & FIN & DK & EST & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Female, res-CACIB
FIN & S & N & LT CH, FINW-02, BALTW-04 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Male, res-CACIB
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS
Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Benchmark Ie Ie Ie EXC., 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
2 HP

the dogs:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
FIN & S & N & LAT CH, FINW-02, BALTW-04 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
Benchmark Ie Ie Ie
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia


Jyväskylä, INTERNATIONAL Show 20.-21.11.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Betty J. Duding, USA

Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS
Benchmark Pro Twist EXC
., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
EXC., 2nd in VETERAN CLASS
FIN CHBenchmark Hot Stuff EXC., 2nd in VETERAN CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
2 HP

Son of Oliver Twist
BALTW-04 Finemoon Second Sight
were EXC., Best Male, CAC, CACIB, BOB
Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Special Flirt
were EXC., 3rd Best Male


Riga, Latvia, INTERNATIONAL Show 13.-14.11.2004
BALTW-2004

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Christian Vantu, Romania

FIN & S & LTU & EST & LV CH, ESTW-04, BALTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Female, CAC, CACIB, BALTW-04, BOB
Son of Oliver Twist
BALTW-04 Finemoon Second Sight
were EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS,
2nd Best Male, CAC, CACIB, BALTW-04

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Jerzy Olszewski, Poland

FIN & S & N & LT CH, FINW-02, BALTW-04 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, CAC, CACIB, BALTW-04, BOB

Kooikerhondje
judge: Svend Lövenkjaer, Denmark

INT & FIN & EST & RUS & LAT CH, BALTW-04 Manusia's Duch-Obelix
EXC.,
1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Female, CAC, CACIB, BALTW-04, BOB
owner: Pirjo Toivakainen, kennel Muskettikoiran, Majavesi


Herning, Denmark, INTERNATIONAL Show 06.-07.11.2004
NORDW-2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen, Finland

FIN & S & N CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male, CACIB


Lahti, Group Show 06.11.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Tarja Hovila, Finland
BIG-judge: Tiina Illukka, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB,
BIG-2

Cocker spaniels
judge: Tarja Hovila, Finland

Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd Best Male, CAC
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS


26.10.2004
Sad news...

Suuri persoona on poissa keskuudestamme.
Jussi on liittynyt Buddyn (Korden's Noble Bart) seuraan.

The great personality have gone from our among.
Jussi is deeply and sadly missed

INT & FIN & DK & EST CH, ESTW-00 Benchmark Science Fiction

© David Dalton

Seinäjoki, INTERNATIONAL show 23.10.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Jean Lanning, UK

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Male
FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 3rd Best Female, BOB-veteran
Daughter of Oliver Twist
Allway's Shakira
were EXC., 2nd Best Female, CAC, res-CACIB, FIN CH


Hyvinkää, Spaniel Club's Main Show 16.10.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
(15 puppies + 66 adults)
judge: Jane Howarth, kennel Arkview, UK

FIN & S & N CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male
INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 3rd in WORKING CLASS
Benchmark Hyfryd EXC., 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd EXC., 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS

3rd best breeder's group

Cocker spaniels
(22puppies + 86 adults)

judge: Keith Costello, kennel Judika, UK

2nd best breeder's group


Kuortane, Field Tracking Test 03.10.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Hannu Suonto, Finland

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
winner class, 1st price with 49 points (50 is max)
Also in Ruovesi 29.08 Tino was in winner class an got 2nd price with 38 points !
owner: Aila Mäki

Thank you Maarit!


Oulu, INTERNATIONAL Show 02.-03.10.2004
Cocker spaniels
judge: Jukka Kuusisto, Finland

Daughter of Oliver Twist
Allway's Shemeika
were EXC., Best Female, CAC, CACIB, BOS


Valkeala, Group Show 02.10.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Gitta Ringwall, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
left BOB: Breeze Just You Wait
right BOS: Benchmark poetry In Motion

Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, Best Male, CAC, BOS

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Shalimar EXC., 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd Best Female, res-CAC

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Pure Diva EXC., 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS


Eckerö, All Breed Show 26.09.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Frank Kane, UK

© Katri Alavalkama
left BOB: INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
right BOS: FIN CH Eastfarm's Dove Of Peace

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB

Cocker spaniels
judge: Hans V.D Berg, Netherlands

FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
EXC., 2th in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th Best Male
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Male


Copenhagen, INTERNATIONAL Show 18.-19.09.2004
KBHW-04, Denmark

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Svend Lövenkjaer, Denmark
BIS-senior judge: Michael Leonard, Ireland

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S CH, ESTW-99,-04, KBHW-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in SENIOR CLASS, Best Male, BOS,
BIS-3 SENIOR


Helsinki, All Breed Show 04.-05.09.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland
BIG-judge: Andrezej Kazmierski, Poland

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st
in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB,
BIG-3

Cocker spaniels
judge: Hans W Müller, Swizerland

© Katri Alavalkama
left BOB: A One's Teodora
right BOS: INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOS
Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd Best Male, CAC
FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Female
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 3rd Best Male, BOS-veteran
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB, BIS-4

the dogs:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
Benchmark Poetry In Motion
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe



28.08.2004

New champion!!

FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon "Hyrrä" have today passed his working test!
Also today we have another Benchmark passed working test,
Benchmark Principle Girl at 10 months of age



New optigen results

Fin Ch, FinJW-01 Benchmark Matrix optigen B1
Benchmark Pure Diva optigen A1
Benchmark Poetry In Motion optigen B1
Finemoon Hungry For Love optigen A1


Tervakoski, All Breed Show 21.-22.08.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Kim Bay, Denmark

Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd Best Male, CAC
FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Female

© Katri Alavalkama
FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS,
4th Best Female, BOB-veteran

ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 2nd in OPEN CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB, BIS-4

© Katri Alavalkama
From left to right:
ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff
FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC.,
2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male

see some more photos


Väimela, Estonia, All Breed Show 14.08.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Zivile Povilaitiene, Lithuania & Lessi Tshistjakova, Russia

Benchmark Santana "Karla" again
BEST IN SHOW puppy
well done Karla & Inga!


Kuopio, International Show 07.08.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Christian Vantu, Romania

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: Fin & Est Ch Berryhill's Bonfire
(right) BOS: Fin & S & Ltu & Est Ch, EstW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Female, CACIB, BOS
ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 2nd in OPEN CLASS
Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Visual World EXC.

© Katri Alavalkama

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Christian Vantu, Romania

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Male, res-CACIB
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 4th in OPEN CLASS

see some more photos


Kuopio, All Breed Show 07.08.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama

(left) BOB:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOS: Fin & S & Ltu & Est Ch, EstW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB,
BIG-2

FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Female, BOS
ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 3rd Best Male
Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS
Benchmark Visual World EXC., 2nd in OPEN CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Stefan Sinko, Slovakia

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 4th Best Female


Kuopio, Group Show 06.08.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Charles Bett, Canada

ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 2nd Best Male
FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Female
Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd Best Male, res-CAC
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Visual World EXC., 2nd in OPEN CLASS


Helsinki, All Breed Show 24.-25.07.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paavo Mattila, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 2nd Best Female, CAC
Benchmark Hyfryd EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd Best Male, CAC


Ylivieska, All Breed Show 17.-18.07.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Kresten Scheel, Denmark

FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, Best Female, BOB-veteran, BOS


Orivesi, All Breed Show 17.-18.07.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Dominic Harris, Ireland

Benchmark Visual World EXC., 2nd in OPEN CLASS, 4th Best Female

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Poetry In Motion 1HP, BOB-puppy

Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Second Sight
were EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, Best Male CAC, BOB
BIG-2

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Valentina Ivanicheva, Russia

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia
EXC., 1st
in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, 2nd Best Female, CAC


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