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BIS-1 labrador N & S(u) Ch Mabrinos Mina (Norway)
BIS-2 Int & Fin & Est & N & Dk & S(u)Ch, EstW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo (Finland)
in Rottneros, Sweden


Rottneros, Sweden, Spaniel & retriver speciality show 03.07.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Annika Ulltveit-Moe, Sweden
BIS-judge: Mr Michael Boothroyd, UK

(left) BOB: INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
(right) BOS: INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH
ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
1st in WORKING CLASS, CQ, Best Male, CAC, S(u) Ch, BOB
BIS-4 working dog
BIS-2

INT & FIN & DK & EST & N & S(u) CH, ESTW-01 Benchmark Cwthwm
1st in WORKING CLASS, CQ, Best Feale, CAC, S(u) Ch, BOS


Rovaniemi, INTERNATIONAL show 19.-20.06.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Rainer Vuorinen, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama

(left) BOB: Int & Fin & Est Ch Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
(right) BOS: Fin & S & Ltu & Est Ch, EstW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

© Katri Alavalkama

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, Best Male, BOB, BOB-veteran
BIS-1 veteran

FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Female, CACIB, BOS
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, CACIB
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, 2nd Best Female, res-CACIB
Benchmark Visual World EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 3rd Best Female, CAC
ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 3rd Best Male, res-CACIB

© Jan Egeland-Jensen

(left) BOS: Benchmark Poetry In Motion
(right) BOB: Benchmark Principle Girl

Benchmark Principle Girl 1HP, BOB-puppy
Benchmark Poetry In Motion 1HP, BOS-puppy

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB, BIS-3

© Katri Alavalkama
Dogs from left to right:
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon

FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

Benchmark Charlotte


Kotka, INTERNATIONAL show 19.-20.05.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Tamas Jakkel, Hungary

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male, CACIB

Cocker spaniels
judge: Jose Homem De Mello, Portugal

INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS


Kellokoski, Cocker Speciality CH show 12.06.2004
judges: Mr Doug Telford (Dogs) & Mrs Sue Telford (Bitches), UK

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Shalimar

Benchmark Shalimar 1st 5-7 months puppies, BIS-2

Benchmark Santana 1st 5-7 months puppies, BIS-4

Benchmark Poetry In Motion 2nd in 7-9 months puppies

© Katri Alavalkama
Benchmark Principle Girl 4th in 7-9 months puppies

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC., 3rd in OPEN CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne EXC., 4th in VETERAN CLASS
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC.
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix Best Head

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BIS-3

The dogs were:
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist

ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
FIN & S & LTU & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte


Karkku, Springer Speciality ch show 06.06.2004
judge: Mrs Jan Rees, UK

© Mariann Korpi
FINW-00 Benton Deep Feelings EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 4th Best Female

© Mariann Korpi
FIN & S & N CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro EXC., Best head!

© Mariann Korpi
Benchmark Hyfryd EXC., 1st in JUNIOR CLASS

© Anett Korpi

Benchmark Hawddamor

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
3 HP

The dogs were:
FIN & S & N CH, FINW-02 Benchmark Eingl-Gymro
Benchmark Hyfryd
Benchmark Hawddamor
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia


Tallinn, Estonia, INTERNATIONAL show 29.-30.05.2004
ESTONIA WINNER- 2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Johan Juslin, Finland

© Jan Egeland-Jensen

(left) BOS: EstW-04 Benchmark Corazon
(right) BOB: 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, CAC, CACIB, BOB
Unfortunately their ferry left so early, that they had to leave.

ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best Male, CAC, CACIB, BOS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Raija Tammelin, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama

(left) BOB:
INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99,-04 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
(right) BOS:
ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia

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

ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia
EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best Female, CAC, CACIB, BOS

see some more photos


Pietarsaari, Group Show 30.05.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Marjo Jaakkola, Finland

FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 4th best female, BOB-veteran
BIS-1 veteran
FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male


Helsinki, INTERNATIONAL show 22.-23.05.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Ed Simpson, UK
GROUP- & BIS- jugdge: Edwina Thomas, South-Africa

© Katri Alavalkama

(left) BOB: Benchmark Corazon
(right) BOS: Fin Ch, FinW-01, FinjW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle

© Katri Alavalkama

Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best Male, CACIB, BOB, BIG-1
BIS-3

FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Female, CACIB, BOS
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CACIB
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, BOB-veteran

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

© Katri Alavalkama

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Leila Kärkäs, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th Best male

see some more photos


Hamina, All Breed Show 15.-16.05.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Ewa Nielsen, Sweden
GROUP-jugdge: Raija Tammelin, Finland

© Mariann Korpi
(right) BOB: Int & Fin & Est & Dk & N Ch, EstW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
(left) BOS: Twigle Gift To Mama

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best male, BOB,
BIG-3

Cocker spaniels
judge: Marit Sunde, Norway

© Mariann Korpi
(right) BOB: Fin Ch, FinW-01, FinjW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle
(left) BOS: I & Lux Ch Shavian Hey Presto

FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle
EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, Best Female, BOB,
BIG-4
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th Best Male


Mynämäki, All Breed Show 15.-16.05.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Davor Javor, Kroatia

© Mariann Korpi
(left) BOS: Int & Fin & Dk & Est & S & N Ch, EstW-01, FinW-01,-02,-03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
(right) BOB: NordV-99, FinV-02 Northworth May I Taste

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOS

© Mariann Korpi
Son of Oliver Twist
Finemoon Special Flirt
were EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, 2ND Best Male CAC

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Bjarne Sörensen, Sweden

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Male


Honkajoki, Group Show 02.05.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Johan Juslin, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(right) BOB: Int & Fin & Est Ch Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
(left) BOS: Northworth Right'n Wrong

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
EXC., 1st
in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Female
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 2nd in VETERAN CLASS, 4th Best Female
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Johan Juslin, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(right) BOB: Int & Fin & Est & Dk & N Ch, EstW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
(left) BOS: Fin Ch Benton Let's Go Girls

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best male, BOB

see some more photos


Lahti, INTERNATIONAL show 24.-25.04.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Leila Kärkäs, Finland

FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte
EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CACIB

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Jukka Kuusisto, Finland

Benchmark Fy Ffantasia
EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, 2nd Best Female, CAC, res-CACIB
INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best male


Hämeenlinna, Group Show 18.04.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Ritva Raita, Finland
BIS BREEDER'S CLASS-jugdge: Jorma Silta, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(right) BOB: Fin Ch Benchmark Charlotte
(left) BOS: Int & Fin & Est Ch Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe

FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, Best Female, BOB
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 2nd Best Male
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Female

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB, BIS-1

© Katri Alavalkama
Dogs from left to right:
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe
Benchmark Corazon
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara

FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte


Lappeenranta, All Breed Show 10.04.2004

Cocker spaniels
judge: Judy Horton, Australia

FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best Female
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th Best Male

see some more photos


Imatra, Group Show 28.03.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Raija Tammelin, Finland
GROUP-jugdge: Raija Tammelin, Finland
BIS -jugdge: Paavo Mattila, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB
BIG-1
BIS-3

Cocker spaniels
judge: Paavo Mattila, Finland
GROUP-jugdge: Raija Tammelin, Finland
BIS VETERAN-jugdge: Paavo Mattila, Finland
BIS BREEDER'S CLASS-jugdge: Paavo Mattila, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
(right) BOB: Fin Ch Benchmark Charlotte
(left) BOS: Fin Ch & Trial Ch Muskettikoiran Don Juan

FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, Best Female, CAC, FIN CH
BOB, BIG-3

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 2nd Best Female, BOB-veteran
BIS-1 veteran

Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in OPEN CLASS, 2nd Best Male, CAC
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Male
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best Female

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB, BIS-2

The dogs were:
INT & FIN & EST CH, BALTICW-00 Benchmark Kickshaw Knob Jr

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

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne


Mikkeli, Group Show 27.03.2004

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland
GROUP-jugdge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 1st
in CHAMPION CLASS, Best Male, BOB
BIG-2

Cocker spaniels
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland
GROUP-jugdge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland
BIS VETERAN-jugdge: Esko Nummijärvi, Finland
BIS BREEDER'S CLASS-jugdge: Paavo Mattila, Finland

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

Benchmark Corazon EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, Best Male, CAC
BOB

© Katri Alavalkama
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 2nd Best Female, BOB-veteran
BIS-1 veteran

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in WORKING CLASS, Best Female, CAC, BOS
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th Best Female

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
BOB, BIS-1

© Katri Alavalkama
Dogs from left to right:
Benchmark Corazon
FIN & S & LTU CH Benchmark Oh-La-La Samsara
Benchmark Charlotte
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne

see some more photos


Tampere, INTERNATIONAL show 20.-21.03.2004

Cocker spaniels
(95 +6 (puppies) entries)
judge: David Shields, UK
veteran judge: Michael Boothroyd, UK
group judge: Kenneth Ed, Sweden
BIS-jugdge: Liz Cartledge, UK

© Ilkka Alavalkama
(right) BOB: Benchmark Charlotte
(left) BOS: Leavenworth And Proud Of It

Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female,
CAC, CACIB, BOB, BIG-1
BIS-2

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne EXC., 2nd in VETERAN CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Harry Tast, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & DK & N CH, ESTW-99 Kastalian Tickety-Poo
EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best male


Greetings from Cruft's 2004, UK

Cocker spaniels
(212 (dogs) + 213 (bitches) entries)
judge: Mr G Wood
(dogs)
Miss G A Williams
(Bitches)

© Anett Korpi
(left) BOB: SH CH Robraine Rahanna JW
(right) BOS: Judika Prairie Gold

Welsh Springer Spaniels
(198 entries)
judge: Mr. E Simpson, UK

© Anett Korpi
(left) BOS: SH CH Highclare Energizer
(right) BOB, BIG-3: SH CH Ferndel Copywrite

Well done Mr Thriwell, 3rd time on the row with BOB in Cruft's!!!!


News from Sweden

Now Roy Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer is in Sweden and his trip to Sundsvall went well
All the best for Roy and Gudrun!

Here below is photos about Roy and his new best friends!


Turku, INTERNATIONAL show 25.01.2004

Cocker spaniels
(20 (puppies & juniors) +67 entries)
judge: Giovan Battista Tabó, Italy

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Corazon EXC., 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Benchmark Charlotte EXECLLENT, 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge judge: Jenny Miller, UK
puppy & junior judge: Esther Joseph, Australia

Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer BOB-puppy
Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Veera Innanen did well in Junior Handler with her dog Benchmark Ffrwyth,
their first show and 4th placement!
Well done Veera & Vilma!


Alavus, Group Show 24.01.2004

Cocker spaniels
(33 entries)
judge: Paavo Mattila, Finland

© Maarit Mäki
(left) BOB: Benchmark Charlotte
(right) BOS: Fin Ch, FinJW-01 Benchmark Matrix

© Anett Korpi
Benchmark Charlotte EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CAC, BOB, BIG-1
BIS-2

INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Champagne
EXC., 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 2nd best female, BOB-veteran
BIS-2 veteran

FIN CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix EXC., 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOS
Backhill's I Am What I Am EXC., 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd best male, res-CAC

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paavo Mattila, Finland

Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer BOB-puppy
Benchmark Fy Ffantasia EXC., 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CAC, BOB



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


NEWS 2003