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Good OptiGen news 28.8.2006
EST JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time OptiGen Normal/clear
Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus OptiGen Normal/clear
Benchmark Mrs Laura Davies OptiGen Normal/clear

Field Tracking test
Ruovesi 27.8.2006
judge:Heikki Kulo

INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon Open class first award and 48 points (max 50 points).

Pielavesi , group show 27.8.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland

BenchmarkVirtual Twist EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, best male, CC, BOS

Hämeenlinna , International Show 27.8.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Tarja Hovila, Finland

EST JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 3rd best male, BOB vet
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1s in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd best female res-CC
FIN JW-04 Finemoon Hungry For Love EXC, 2nd in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

24.08.2006
We have mated ESTV-05 Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd with
INT & S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU& EST CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me

Puppy news
25.8.2006 kennel Allway's
ECS Caperhill Macarena (red) has puppies with Multi Ch, Multi winner Benchmark Oliver Twist (blue roan)
1 blue roan boy, 1 orange roan boy, 2 orange roan girls, 1 blue roan girl, 1 red girl

13.08.2006 kennel Rassel's
ECS Rassel's Feel Good (black & white) has puppies with Pilula's Caal Me Midnight Chrysler (orange & white)
1 orange roan boy, 2 black & white boys, 1 black & roan girl

11.08.2006 kennel Benton
WSS Benton Mine For Keeps has puppies with
INT & S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU& EST CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03,
Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
5 boys and 2 girls

Character test
Maaninka, 19.8.2006
judges: J. Kärkkä & L. Kilpeläinen

BenchmarkVirtual Twist got 197 points!!

Benchmark dogs acceptable working test

Vehmaa 11.8.06
judge Jarkko Wiklung , Finland
WWS LTUJV-05 & FINV-05 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie -(SPA1) FIN CH
WWS FIN JV-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro (SPA1)

Petäjävesi 12.8.2006
judge Risto Janne, Finland
ECS Benchmark Pro Twist (SPA1), well done Maya & Anna !!

Sammatti 19.8.2006
judge Riitta Wilkman, Finland
ECS Benchmark Carandotta (SPA1)
judge Harry Wilkman, Finland
ECS Benchmark Cafe Au Lait (SPA1), well done Kalle & Olli !!

Heinola, All breed Show 20.8.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland

Benchmark Cafe Au Lait VG 2nd in OPEN CLASS,
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 3rd best male, BOB vet
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1s in JUNIOR CLASS, best female CC BOS

Tallinn, Estonia, INTERNATIONAL Show 20.08.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Zeev Trainin, Israel

EST & LV CH, EST & LT & LV & BALT JCH, LTUJW-05, ESTJW-05, ESTW-05 Benchmark Santana,
EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS 2nd best male, res-CACIB
EST & LT & LV & BALTJ CH, BALTJW-05 Benchmark Caballero EXC, 3rd in OPEN CLASS

Ozolnieki, Latvia INTERNATIONAL Show 12.08.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniels
Judges; Eva Nielsen, Sweden

FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy FFantasia
EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, CC, CACIB, BOB, (INT CH, LV CH!!!!!!!!!)

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Eva Nielsen, Sweden

FIN CH, FINJW-01, Trial CH Benchmark Matrix VG, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
EST & LV CH, EST & LT & LV & BALT JCH, LTUJW-05, ESTJW-05, ESTW-05 Benchmark Santana,
VG, 2nd in WORKING CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CACIB

Maalahti, group Show 12.08.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Ing-Marie Hagelin, Sweden

FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff EXC, 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 3rd best female, BOB-veteran, BIS-4 veteran !!!

Vilnius, Lithuania, INTERNATIONAL Show 05.08.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Filip Johnsson, Sweden

FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

Väimela, Estonia, all Breed Show, 05.8.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Ninel Ale, Estonia

Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, best male, Junior CC, BOS, EST JCH!!!
Well done, Jukka ja Marina!!!

1.8.2006 test results
WSS LTUJV-05 & FINV-05 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie Thyroid normal, TGAA negative
WSS ESTV-05 Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd Thyroid normal, TGAA negative
WSS Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer Thyroid normal, TGAA negative

Kotka, All Breed Show 30.07.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Dianne Besoff, Australia
judge of best veteran: Frank Kane, UK
judge of best breeder class; Anthony Kelly, Ireland

Cockergold Cool Blue Night BOS Puppy
Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC 2nd in OPEN CLASS,
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best male
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC 1st in VETERAN CLASS, BOB vet, BIS 3rd veteran !!!
Benchmark Carandotta EXC 2nd in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS , 3rd best bitch

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS, BOB, BIS 3th
the dogs:
Corazon , Café au Lait, Poetry In Motion, Carandotte

Welsh Springer Spaniels
Judges; Maudie Burge, Ireland

Benchmark Matrics EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS,best male, CC BOS

Räpinä, Estonia, all Breed Show, 29.7.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Walter Van Den Broek, Belgium

Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, best male, Junior CC, BOB, BIG3
Wonderful news Marina & Jukka, Well done!!!

Mikkeli , International Show 29.07.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland
judge of best veteran: August de Wilde, Belgium
judge of best breeder class; George Kostopoulos, Greece

Cockergold Cool Blue Night BOB Puppy
Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC 2nd in OPEN CLASS, res-CC
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC 1st in WORGING CLASS
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd best male, res CACIB
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC 1st in VETERAN CLASS, BOB vet, BIS 3rd veteran !!!
Benchmark Shalimar EXC 3rd in OPEN CLASS
FIN JW-04 Finemoon Hungry For Love EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, 3rn best female, res-CC

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS, BOB, BIS 3!!!!
the dogs:
Oliver Twist, Café Au Lait, Poetry In Motion, Corazon

Welsh Springer Spaniels
Judges; Eugen Megelea, Romania

FIN JV-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS,3rd best male res-CC

Mäntsälä, All Breed Show 23.07.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Rune Fagerström, Finland
judge of best veteran: Frances Hickey, Irland

Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC 1st in OPEN CLASS, 4th best male, res-CC
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC 1st in VETERAN CLASS, best male, BOS, BOB vet, BIS 2 veteran !!!
Benchmark Carandotta VG in OPEN CLASS

Haapsalu, Estonia, all Breed Show, 22.7.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Manuel Loureiro Borges, Portugal

Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, best male, Junior CC, BOB

Pietarsaari, group Show 16.07.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Saija Juutilainen, Finland

FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff EXC, 1st in VETERAN CLASS, 3rd best female, BOB-veteran

Helsinki, All Breed Show 15.07.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Merja Järnstedt, Finland

Cockergold Cool Blue Night BOB Puppy
Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 4th best male, res-CC
Benchmark Cafe Au Lait VG 1st in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon VG 1st in WORGING CLASS
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best male
Benchmark Carandotta EXC 2nd in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS, BOB
the dogs:
Poetry In Motion, Wonderful Time, Merci Michelle, Carandotte

Savonlinna, All Breed Show 09.07.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Jouko Leiviskä, Finland

Cockergold Cool Blue Night BOB Puppy
Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd best male, res-CC
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOB
Benchmark Shalimar EXC in OPEN CLASS. best female, CC (last CC!!!!!!) BOS

news from Norge and Sweden

ECS Benchmark A Tribe Call Us a "Frida" about 8 monts
She was 26.03 Hordaland, Norge special show and took BOS puppy

WSS Benchmark Melfed Moeth "Silja" was BOB in
SKK Nat. Ånge 20 Maj 2006, Judge: Wim Wellens, Holland and
SSRK ÖSTERSUND 21 Maj 2006 Judge:Inge E:son Thor

Pori, All Breed Show 01.-02.07.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniels
Judges; Paavo Mattila, Finland
group judge: Virginia Lyne, Canada

FIN JV-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS,best male CC BOS
LTUJV-05 & FINV-05 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, best female, CC, BOB, BIG4

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Virginia Lyne, Canada

INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 2 nd in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1 st in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd best male
FIN CH Benchmark Hot Stuff EXC, 1st in VETERAN CLASS, best female, BOS, BOB-veteran ( 10 years)

Mating news
01.07.2006 kennel Attenborough
ECS Attenborough Amuzing (blue roan) has been mated with
Multi Ch, Multi winner Benchmark Oliver Twist (blue roan)

Puppies born 27.06.2006
4 boys and 3 girls

26.06.2006
3 more NEW CONFIRMATION INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY CHAMPIONS !!!
28th International Champions

ECS Benchmark Corazon , WSS Benchmark Eingl-Gymro and WSS Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me

Thank You so much and congratulations Katri, Jan, Matias, Riitta and Gudrun!

Midnight Summer love
24.06.2006 kennel Allway's
ECS Caperhill Macarena (red) has been mated with
Multi Ch, Multi winner Benchmark Oliver Twist (blue roan)

Forssa, All Breed Show 18.06.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen
group judge: Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen

Cockergold Cool Blue Night BOS Puppy
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 1 st in WORGING CLASS, 2nd best male
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1 st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOB, BIG1
Benchmark Shalimar VG 2 in OPEN CLASS
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS BOB

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS BOB, BIS2
the dogs:
Merci Michelle, Shalimar, Poetry In Motion, Corazon

Pärnu, Estonia INTERNATIONAL Show 17.06.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Vera Smirnova, Estonia

EST & LT & LV & BALTJ CH, BALTJW-05 Benchmark Caballero EXC, 1 st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
FIN CH, FINJW-01, Trial CH Benchmark Matrix EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS CC - EST CH
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS BOS, best female
CC - EST CH, CACIB - INTERNATIONAL Champion!!!!

Welsh Springer spaniel
judge: Vera Smirnova, Estonia

FIN JV-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, 2nd best male res-CC res-CACIB
ESTV-05 Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, CC, CACIB, BOB

NEW CONFIRMATION INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION !!!

INT & FIN & S(u) & LTU & EST & LV & BALT CH, ESTW-04, BALTW-04
Benchmark Oh-la-la Samsara
We had to wait 3 years for the confirmation of the INT CH title from the FCI
-because to the change of the rules.

Congratulation Tiina and Kenneth

Mating news :-)

11.06.2006 kennel Rassel's
ECS Rassel's Feel Good (black & white) has been mated with Pilula's Caal Me Midnight Chrysler (orange & white)

08.06.2006 kennel Benton
WSS Benton Mine For Keeps has been mated with S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU& EST CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03
Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me

Lohja , Group Show 10.06.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Ligita Zake, Latvia

FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best male

Helsinki INTERNATIONAL Europe Winner Show 9-11.06.2006

Welsh Springer spaniel
Judges; Annika Ulltveit-Moe, Norge

FIN JV-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CC
Benchmark Hyfryd EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS res-CACIB
Benchmark Hawddamor EXC, 2nd in OPEN CLASS
S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & EST & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
EXC, 2 nd in CHAMPION CLASS
LTUJV-05 & FINV-05 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie VG, 1st in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & N & S(u) CH Benchmark Cwthwm EXC, 2nd in VETERAN CLASS

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS, 2HP
the dogs:
Cwthwm, Hyfryd, Hawddamor, Jest Cymro,

Cocker Spaniels
Judges; Tamas Jakkel, Hungary (puppies, veterans)
Paul Stanton, Sweden

Cockergold Cool Blue Night BOB Puppy
Benchmark Wonderful Time VG in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon VG in WORGING CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist VG in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle G in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS 2 HP
the dogs:
Oliver Twist, Poetry In Motion, Corazon, Wonderful Time

Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies was born

14.06.2006, kennel Red Fellows
WSS S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me &
FIN & DKCH, NORDW-04 Twigle Ivory Girl
6 males and 1 female

Lohja , Group Show 04.06.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland

Cockergold Cool Blue Night 1 HP, BOB-puppy
Benchmark Carandotta EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC, BOS

Tallinn, INTERNATIONAL Show 03-04.06.2006

Welsh Springer spaniel
judge: Doug Johnson, USA

S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
EXC ,2nd CHAMPION CLASS, CC- EST CH

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Doug Johnson, USA

EST & LT & LV & BALTJ CH, BALTJW-05 Benchmark Caballero VG 1 st in OPEN CLASS
EST & LT CH, EST & LT & LV & BALT JCH, LTUJW-05, ESTJW-05, ESTW-05 Benchmark Santana
VG 1st in WORKING CLASS
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 3nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3nd best male
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle VG 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS
1 HP, BOB
the dogs:
Poetry In Motion, Caballero, Santana, Merci Michelle

Tallinna, Group Show 03.06.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Leila Kärkäs, Finland

EST & LTU & LV & BALT JCH,
LTUJW-05, ESTJW-05, ESTW-05 Benchmark Santana
EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, best male, BOB, CAC - EST & LT CH
Congratulation Inga & Markus

Cockerspaniel Club Kellokoski Ch Show 03.06.2006
judges: Mrs Sandy Platt, kennel Charbonnel UK (puppies, males, females veterans)
Mrs Lesley Spencer, kennel Terriles, UK (females)
(31 puppies, 52 males, 93 females)

"Feminine b/r bitch puppy with good angulation & excellent muscling for age. Compact with deep rib & good
width of quarters. Excellent legs & feet. Moved soundly & happily with drive" Sandy Platt
BIS PUPPY Cockergold Cool Blue Night " Sini"

Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 3nd in JUNIOR CLASS
Backhill's I Am What I Am EXC in OPEN CLASS
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 3nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Carandotta VG, in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Benchmark Shalimar VG in OPEN CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte VG in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 4st in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Touch Of Scifi EXC in VETERAN CLASS

Springer Club Karkku Ch Show 28.05.2006
judge: Mr Graham Tain, kennel Taimere, UK
(5 puppies, 34 males, 33 females)

"Has a true welsh expession, dark eye, good bite, nice neck & shoulders,
he stands in good feet, has good ribs, nice rear angulation, overall a well balanced dog"
FIN JV-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, 4th Best male, CAC

Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer VG, 3rd in OPEN CLASS
Benchmark Hawddamor VG OPEN CLASS
S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me EXC CHAMPION CLASS
ESTV-05 Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd VG, 1st in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & N & S(u) CH BenchmarkCwthwm EXC, 2nd in VETERAN CLASS

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS, 4th/7
the dogs:
Hedfa Hyd Lloer, Cwthwm, Jest Cymro, Haf Breuddwyd

Järvenpää, all breed Show 28.5.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Jorma Silta, Finland

Benchmark Ffrwyth EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best female, CC, BOB
Well done Vilma ja Vera!

Jämsänkoski, Group Show 25.5.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Natalija Nekrosiene, Lithua (males) & Marjo Jaakkola, Finland (females)

Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 4th best male, res-CAC
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 3nd in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 4st in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Carandotta EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CC
Benchmark Shalimar EXC, 2nd in OPEN CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
1 HP, BOB
the dogs:
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion, Benchmark Wonderful Time,
Benchmark Shalimar, Benchmark Carandotta

Jämsänkoski, All Puppy Show, 25.5.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Satu Ylä-Mononen
Cockergold Cool Blue Night ,1 HP, BOB-puppy

Helsinki, INTERNATIONAL Show 20-21.05.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Leila Kärkäs, Finland

FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best female, CACIB

Sweden, Puppy Show 21.5.2006

Benchmark Melfed Moeth 1 HP, BOB-puppy

Tampere, All Breed Puppy Show 20.5.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge Merja Järnstedt, Finland

Cockergold Cool Blue Night " Sini", 7 months
Best female, BOB, BIG 2

Sysmä, Group Show 20.5.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland

Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd best male, res-CAC
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th Best male
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS
Benchmark Carandotta EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC, BOS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
1 HP, BOB, BIS2
the dogs:
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmrk Corazon
Benchmark Wonderful Time
Benchmark Carandotta

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland

Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best male, CC, BOB

Oulu, All Breed Show 14.-15.05.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Ritva Raita
group judge: Leif Herman Wilberg, Norge
BIS judge: Ritva Raita

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best male, BOB, BOG, BIS2
Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd Best male, res-CAC
Benchmark Shalimar EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best female, CC, BOS

Hamina, All Breed Show 13-14.05.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Kirsi Nieminen

Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best male CC, BOS
ESTV-05 Benchmark Haf Breuddwyd EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best Female, BOB

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Boris Spoljric, Kroatia

FIN CH, V-01 JV-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best female
FIN CH Benchmark Touch Of Scifi EXC, 2nd in VETERAN CLASS

Match show 6.5.2006
BIS!!! Benchmark Shalimar

Well done Tiina and Mari!

Vaasa, All Breed Show 29.-30.04.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniels
judge: Gerry Hickey, Irland

S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best male, BOB

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Gerry Hickey, Irland

Pilula's Caal Me Midnight Chrysler EXC, 2rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Mating news :-)

22.4.2006 kennel Benchmark & kennel Puksipuun
ECS Benchmark Principle Girl (blue roan) has been mated with N CH, NORDW-02 Blue Satin Hole In One (liver roan)

23.04.2006 kennel Benchmark
ECS Marihei Bette (blue roan) has been mated with Pilula's Caal Me Midnight Chrysler (orange & white)

24.04.2006 kennel Nygrannas
ECS Nygrannas Cinderella (blue roan) has been mated with Pilula's Caal Me Midnight Chrysler (orange & white)

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Loviisa, Group Show 23.4.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Merja Järnstedt, Finland

Benchmark Hedfa Hyd Lloer EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, Best male, CC, BOB

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Merja Järnstedt, Finland

Benchmark Carandotta EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, Best Female, CC, BOS

Lahti, INTERNATIONAL Show 22-23.04.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Hans Lehtinen, Finland

S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best male, CACIB, BOS

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Peter Bayersdorf, Germany

FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th Best female

New Benchmark puppies.
one blue roan & tan male, one blue roan & tan female, one blue roan male and one blue roan female !!!

21th of April

Lappeenranta, INTERNATIONAL Show 15.-17.04.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Anatoli Zhuk, Belarus

S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best male, res-CACIB
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Benchmark Hyfryd EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS

Cocker Spaniels
judge: John S. Rowles, Australia

FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best male, CACIB, BOS
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd Best male

Mating news :-)

26.3.2006 kennel Leading.Light
ECS Leading-Light Some Like it Hot (orange & white) has been mated with
INT & FIN & ESTCH Benchmark Hard Rock Cafe (orange roan)

09.04.2006 kennel Red Fellows
WSS FIN & DKCH, NORDW-04 Twigle Ivory Girl has been mated with
S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me

Oitti, Group show 09.04.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Mikael Tranholm, Denmark

FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best male
FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS

Our new Princess arrived

Cockergold Cool Blue Night " Sini"
Thank you so much Lotte and Michael

Pirkanmaa, Group show 08.04.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Harri Lehkonen, Finland

Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, Best male, CC, BOS

Tampere, INTERNATIONAL Show 18.-19.03.2006

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Elina Tan-Hietalahti, Finland

S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd Best male, res-CACIB

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Magdalena Karlsson, Sweden

FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS

Cockerspaniel
Have been mated 17.02.2006
Both have A hips, clear eyes & free from prcd-PRA (OptiGen)

SIRE © Katri Alavalkama Toalmark Alabaster Boy "Ressu" Hips: A, clear eyes 27.04.2005, OptiGen A1 Date of birth: 15.03.2003 Merits: Class winner

DAME   © Katri Alavalkama Benchmark Visual World "Mona" Hips: A, clear eyes 01.11.2004, OptiGenA1 Date of birth: 16.12.2001 Merits: 2 x CAC, working test passed

Cocker spaniel
Puppies were born 12.02.2006
3+3, all blue roan
Both have A hips, clear eyes & free from pcrd-PRA (OptiGen)

SIRE © mariann Backhill's I Am What I Am "Kevin" Hips: A, clear eyes 02.03.2006 Date of birth: 11.11.2002 Merits: res CC

DAME   © Katri Alavalkama FINJW-04 Finemoon Hungry For Love "Dori" Hips: A, clear eyes 20.09.2005 Date of birth: 21.02.2004 Merits: 2 x CAC,

ALLROUND COCKER 2005

1. Fin Trial Ch Jenlin Starquest (mother Benchmark Hot Stuff)
2. Jenlin Cornflower (father Benchmark Oliver Twist)
3. Fin Ch, JW-01 Benchmark Matrix
3. Fin & Est Ch, EstW-04 Benchmark Corazon

WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!!!

Welsh Springer Spaniel
O-Puppies were born at 27th of January, 2006
4 handsome boys & 3 beautiful girls

SIRE © Elina Lehtonen S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me "Dante" Hips: A, clear eyes 20.09.2005 Date of birth: 30.05.2000 Merits: see the titles

DAME   © mariann LTUJW-05, FINW-05 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie "Jessica" Hips: C, clear eyes 20.09.2005 Date of birth: 28.01.2004 Merits: 9 x CAC, res-CAC, 4 x BOS

Timrå, Group Show 21.01.2006
SWEDEN

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Erna-Britt Nordin, Sweden

Benchmark Melfed Moeth 1 HP, BOB-puppy
BIS-4 puppy
at 4 months old in her very firs show!!!

Turku, INTERNATIONAL Show 21.-22.01.2006

Cocker Spaniels
judge: Hans Lehtinen, Finland

INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, Best male, CACIB, BOS
Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CAC
FIN CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st WORKING CLASS
Benchmark Visual World EXC, 2nd in WORKING CLASS
Benchmark Shalimar EXC, 3rd in OPEN CLASS

BENCHMARK
BREEDER CLASS
1 HP, BOB

Welsh Springer Spaniel
N- Puppies have born at 14th of January, 2006
3 handsome boys & 4 beautiful girls

SIRE © Elina Lehtonen S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03 Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me "Dante" Hips: A, clear eyes 20.09.2005 Date of birth: 30.05.2000 Merits: see the titles

DAME © Elina Lehtonen FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Fy Ffantasia "Iida" Hips: C-D, clear eyes 20.09.2005 Date of birth: 17.07.2002 Merits: 6 x CAC