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07.12.2003
© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02,-03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
Cocker Of The Year 2003 (Finnish Spaniel Club)



So again good year for us!

Cocker of the year in Finland
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
&
Welsh of the year in Denmark
BridgeWinner-2002 Benchmark Diplomydd


Stockholm, Sweden INTERNATIONAL show 13.-14.12.2003
NORDIC WINNER-2003

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Norman Huidobro-Corbett, Spain

FIN & S & N CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
EXC., 4th in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th BEST MALE

Cocker spaniels
Our Kevin's (Backhill's I Am What I Am) parents took BOB & BOS!!!
N(u) & S(u) Ch, SW-03, NordW-03 Backhill's Doris Day were BOB
&
Vdh & De & S(u) Ch, NordW-03 Midnight Train Vom Rauhen Holz were BOS
Congratulations for both!!!


Helsinki, INTERNATIONAL show 06.-07.12.2003
WINNER-2003


Cocker spaniels
(10+118 entries)
judge: Per Iversen, Norway
junior-judge: Leila Kärkäs, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: Int & Fin & Dk & Est & S & N Ch, EstW-01, FinW-01,-02,-03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOS: Fin Ch Norvale Noblesse

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
FINW-03, CACIB, BOB
Qualified For Crufts-05
Cocker Of The Year 2003 (Finnish Spaniel Club)

© Katri Alavalkama

INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, res-CACIB
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC, res-CACIB
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, BOS-veteran,
beated by Fin Ch Finemoon One And Only who was BIS-veteran!!!
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER GROUP
BOB

© Katri Alavalkama
from left to right:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02,-03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
Benchmark Corazon
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
Benchmark Charlotte

Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Second Sight
were EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, FIN JW-03, CAC
Well done!


30.11.2003

NEW LITTER COMING!
Welsh springer spaniel

INT & FIN & DK & EST & N CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm have mated today with
Boniton High Hope

Sire:     Dam:
   

if you are interested, please take contact with us


News from Poland

We reserved an e-mail with two photos...
son of our
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe have been in
POZNAN 2003-show BEST IN SHOW-3!!!


Jyväskylä, International Show 15.11.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Eeva Rautala, Finland

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, CACIB
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC, res-CACIB
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC

Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Second Sight
were EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC, BOB,
BIG-2
Well done AGAIN!


Lahti, Group Show 2.11.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Marjo Jaakkola, Finland
group judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland
BIS-breeders group judge: Rainer Vuorinen, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: Int & Fin & Est Ch, BalticW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
(right) BOS: Benchmark Charlotte

INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, BOB,
BIG-3

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC (12th CAC), BOS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC (6th CAC)
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS-2

The dogs were:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist

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


Espoo, All Breeds Puppy Show 1.11.2003
(about 500 entries)

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge & group judge: Eeva Rautala, Finland

© Malin Carlsson
Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer 5-7 months 1st with HP, Best male, BOB
BIG-2

© Malin Carlsson
Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd 5-7 months 1st with HP, Best female, BOS


Seinäjoki, All Breeds Show 26.10.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland
group judge: Soile Bister, Finland
BIS-breeders group judge: Ritva Raita, Finland
BIS judge: Janiki Steinbok, Israel

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: Finemoon Second Sight
(right) BOS: Fin & S & Ltu Ch Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, BOS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS-4

© Katri Alavalkama
from left to right:
Benchmark Charlotte
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Corazon
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist

Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Second Sight
were EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC, BOB,
BIG-1
Well done!


Seinäjoki, All Breeds Show 25.10.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Hassi Assenmacher-Feyel, Germany
group judge: Elke Peper, Germany

© Katri Alavalkama
(left) BOB: Int & Fin & Dk & Est & S & N Ch, EstW-01, FinW-01,-02
Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOS: Fin & S & Ltu Ch Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, CACIB, BOB,
BIG-3

FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, BOS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB

© Katri Alavalkama
The dogs are:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
Benchmark Corazon
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte

Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Second Sight
were EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC
Well done!


Tromsø, Norway INTERNATIONAL Show 19.10.2003

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Annaliisa Heikkinen, Finland

FIN & S & N CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE, CAC, N CH, CACIB, BOS

&

Tromsø, Norway Spaniel Club Show 18.10.2003
judge: Anne Livø Buvik, Norway

FIN & S CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE, CAC, BOB
Best In Show!


Oulu, International Show 19.10.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Norman Huidobro-Corbett, Spain
group judge: Eeva Rautala, Finland
BIS-breeders group judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen, Finland

© Marko Virtanen
(left) BOB: Int & Fin & Dk & Est & S & N Ch, EstW-01, FinW-01,-02
Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOS: Fin Ch & Trial Ch Jenlin Savannah

© Marko Virtanen
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, CACIB, BOB,
BIG-2

FIN & LT CH Benchmark Rock'N Roll EXC., 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC. in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC, res-CACIB

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 4

© Marko Virtanen
The dogs were:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
FIN & LT CH Benchmark Rock'N Roll
Benchmark Charlotte

Daughter of Crawford Hot Chocolate & FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff
Fin Ch & Trial Ch Jenlin Savannah EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, CACIB, BOS

CONGRATULATIONS
to owner Maarit Mäki (kennel Speck Line) & breeder Merja Harjula


Hyvinkää, Finnish Spaniel Club Show 18.10.2003
(There were 515 entries)

Cocker spaniels
(entries 99 +24 puppies)
judge: Mrs Jackie Marris-Bray, UK

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Best particolour

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Red Rose EXC. in OPEN CLASS
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC. in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
2
nd best of 8 cocker breeder groups

Welsh Springer Spaniels
(entries 54 + 8 puppies)
judge: Mr Tom Graham, UK

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


14.10.2003
We have some new healt results:
Benchmark Virtual Twist
have checked and clear eyes.


Eckerö, International Show 28.09.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Laurent Pichard, Switzerland
BIS-breeders group judge: Hans Lehtinen, Finland

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

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 4

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

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
Benchmark Corazon
Benchmark Charlotte

Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Second Sight
were 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC
Well done!


26.09.2003

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
have becomed father again.
Dam is Great Escape Made By Mistake "Siiri"

and there is:
1 black male
1 red male
2 black females
1 red female
1 black & tan female

CONGRATULATIONS to new mom "Siiri"
and owners Riikka Kotanen & Taru Salminen!
Visit to kennel Great Escape


23.09.2003
We have some new healt results:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
have again checked and clear eyes.


Hyvinkää, Group Show 21.09.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Tarja Hovila, Finland
BIS-breeders group judge: Arja Koskelo, Finland

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC, BOS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 1

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

Benchmark Corazon
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte

Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Second Sight
were 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, CAC, BOB, BIG-2
Well done!


Stavanger, Norway INTERNATIONAL Show 14.09.2003

© Markku Korpi

Cocker spaniels
judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen, Finland

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
BEST OPEN MALE, 2nd BEST MALE, CAC, N CH, res-CACIB.
Benchmark Charlotte 1/2 HP, 6th in CAC-class

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Knut Sigurd Wilberg, UK

© Markku Korpi
INT & FIN & DK & EST & N CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
BEST OPEN FEMALE, BEST FEMALE, CAC, N CH
BOB, BIG-3

this is what the judge said about Tuuli:

"Fantastisk tispe av ypperste klasse.
Stor og går som en mannekeng.
En av de alle beste."

"Fantastik type of top class
Stands and moves like a model.
One of the best."


Porvoo, All Breed Show 13.09.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Alex Krasilnikoff, Denmark

INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS


OPTIGEN NEWS!

Father of our Charlotte & Corazon
Fin & S Ch Finemoon Unlimited have been tested with A1 result

Tietoa suomeksi täältä
More info
: WWW.OPTIGEN.COM


Helsinki, All Breed Show 31.08.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Nils Molin, Sweden
BIS-breeders group judge: Rainer Vuorinen, Finland

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

© Anett Korpi
Benchmark Red Rose EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, CAC

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 4

© TEXTerri

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


Heinola, All Breed Show 24.08.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Elina Tan-Hietalahti, Finland
group judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland
BIS judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen, Finland

© Saija Syvänen
(left) BOB: Int & Fin & Dk & Est & S Ch, EstW-01, FinW-01,-02
Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOS: Benchmark Charlotte

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, BOB
BIG-1, BIS-4

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC, BOS
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, BOB-veteran


24.08.2003
© Katri Alavalkama

Two childs of Oliver Twist
have today passed their working test
Benchmark Virtual Twist owner: Tarja Lyytikäinen
Allway's Shakira owners: Satu Utriainen (kennel Allways) & Minna Kinnunen (kennel Ten Grade's)
CONGRATULATIONS!


Kouvola, All Breed Show 23.08.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Joao Viera Lisboa, Portugal
BIS-breeders group judge: Elina Tan-Hietalahti, Finland

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, BOB-veteran
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CAC
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS 1

© Koirauutiset

From left to right:
Benchmark Charlotte
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01,-02 Benchmark Oliver Twist


OPTIGEN NEWS!
now we have tested 8 dogs and the results are here:

»Pattern A1 dogs are statistically normal for prcd-PRA
and are not expected to develop this disease or pass it to offspring.

»Pattern B1 dogs have a high probability of
being a carrier of prcd-PRA and a very low probability of being affected.

»Pattern C1 dogs are homozygous for
prcd-PRA markers and are at high risk for developing prcd-PRA.
Pattern C1 dogs might not be
diagnosed with prcd-PRA during their lifetime.

Tietoa suomeksi täältä
More info
: WWW.OPTIGEN.COM

we had also new hip scores:
Benchmark Charlotte have A-hips
Benchmark Visual World have A-hips
Benchmark Fy Ffantasia have C/D-hips


Vaasa, INTERNATIONAL show 17.08.2003
judge: Mary Crowley, Ireland

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 1st in Working class, res-CACIB


Aura, All Breed Show 16.08.2003
judge: Rita van Mechelen, Belgium

son of
Oliver Twist
and FIN CH Finemoon Worldwide Love
Finemoon Second Sight "Risto"
got his first CAC at only9 months old
owned by Ida-Maria Nurmisto & Hanna Nyman


Sammatti, Working Test 16.08.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Riitta Vilkman, Finland

Pilula's Call Me Manifique Berta "Berta" working test passed
also son of
Oliver Twist
have today passed his working test
Bell'Mano Silver Magic owner: Suvi Mäkinen
CONGRATULATIONS Suvi & Erna!


Kuopio, All Breed Show 09.-10.08.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Lena Stålhandske, Sweden

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 1st in Working class, BEST MALE-1, BOS


Palagna, Lithuania INTERNATIONAL Show 03.08.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Eva Mjelde, Norway

© Mia Humell
(left) BOB: Int & Fin & S & Ltu Ch benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
(right) BOS: Fin & Ltu Ch Benchmark Rock'N Roll

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

© Mia Humell
FIN & LTU CH Benchmark Rock'N Roll
BEST OPEN MALE, BEST MALE, CAC, CACIB, BOS

He now needs just Finnish Kennel Club's conformation to get his LT CH title!



Mikkeli, Working Test 02.08.2003

Cocker spaniels
judge: Ritva Rantanen, Finland

Benchmark Charlotte "Lotta" working test passed
Benchmark Visual World "Mona" working test passed

now Lotta needs to come 2 years old and last CAC to come FIN CH!



Great news from Sweden
Kevin's father Midnight Train vom Rauhen Holz is Optigen A1
and also his mother Backhill's Doris Day is Optigen A1.
so, what genetics have teached to us
Kevin (
Backhill's I Am What I Am) have to be also Optigen A1!


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