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22.12.2007 Jaana Kaltio, Tervo
ECS Muskettikoiran Princess (blue roan) got puppies to Pilula's Caal Me Midnight Chrysler (orange white)
2 blue roan & 2 black & white males

17.12.2007 kennel Olipa's
ECS Olipas Bijou got puppies to INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
One tricolour male and 6 females (one tricolour, 3 blue roan and 2 black and white)

@Piia Ikonen

Vilna, International show 16.12.2007
Cockers Spaniel
judge; Rui Oliveira, Portugal

Benchmark Wind's Whispers EXC 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CC

Vilna, International show 15.12.2007
Cockers Spaniel
judge; Audrone Babianskiene, Liettua

Benchmark Wind's Whispers EXC 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, CC

Health Results
Benchmark Wind's Whispers
18.12.2007 hips A/A
10.12.2007 eyes clear

Helsinki , International show 09.12.2007
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Mikael Tranholm, Danmark

Benchmark Peilot, VG in JUNIOR CLASS
Benchmark Rhamantus Cymro, EXC, 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS
INT & FIN & EST & LV CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, CACIB, BOB, FINW-07
Benchmark Rheswyn Paham VG in JUNIOR CLASS

Cocker Spaniel
judge; Arja Koskelo, Finland

FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC, 3nd in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

Tampere, group Show 6.12.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Merja Järnstedt, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best male
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04, FIN TR CH Benchmark Corazon VG, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS

Puppy Show, All breeds 2.12.2007
judge & group judge: Rune Fagerström, Finland
breeder Leni Finne, Finland

@Pasi Soininen

Benchmark Chechmate 3 HP
Benchmark Dark Commander 2 HP
Benchmark Dippy Dawg 1 HP best male, BOS
Benchmark Chill'n Thrill 2 HP
Benchmark Double Me Wish 1 HP, best female BOB, BIG 2

@Pasi Soininen

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS HP BOB,
BEST IN SHOW
the dogs:
Dippy Dawg, Checkmate, Double My Wish, Chill'n Thrill

Jyväskylä, International show 18.11.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Ivan Vasiljevic, Serbia

Benchmark Pro Twist, EXC, 4th in WORKING CLASS

Riga, Latvia International show 11.11.2007
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Patric Ragnarsson, Sweden
group judge; Elina Tan Hietalahti, Finland

FIN & EST CH , FINJW-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, CC, LV CH, BALTW-07, CACIB, INT CH, BOB, BIG 2 (our new INT CH, no 33)
FIN & EST & N CH, LTUJV-05, FINW-05 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best female, CC, LV CH, BALTW-07, CACIB, INT CH, BOS (our new INT CH, no 34)

Cocker Spaniel
judge; Patric Ragnarsson, Sweden

INT & EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH, EST & LTU & LV CH, LT JW-05, EST JW-05, ESTW-05, LV W-07 Benchmark Santana EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best male, res-CACIB
EST JCH Benchmark Mrs Laura Davies, VG , 1st in junior class
FIN CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CACIB

Mating news:-)
11.11.2007

We have mated Fin ch Benchmark Visual World (blue roan, Optigen prcd-PRA Normal/ FN normal) with
Westerner Dance In Time (his father Optigen prcd-PRA Normal)

Valkeala, group Show 3.11.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Paavo Mattila, Finland

INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best male
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04, FIN TR CH Benchmark Corazon EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Hannele Jokisilta, Finland

Benchmark Matrics VG, 1st in WORKING CLASS

Lahti, group Show 3.11.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Jouko Leviskä, Finland

@Kari Mattila
Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus VG, 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS
Benchmark Ace of Hearts EXC, 1st INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female CC, BOB, BIG2
Benchmark Shalimar VG, 2nd in WORKING CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Jouko Leiviskä, Finland

Benchmark Matrics EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, 4th best male, res-CC
Benchmark Melfed Melodi G, In OPEN CLASS

Lahti, All breed puppy show 3.11.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari, Finland

@Kari Mattila
Benchmark Dark Commander 1 HP, best male BOS
Benchmark Chill'n Thrill 1 HP, best female BOB

Espoo, All breed puppy show 3.11.2007
Cocker Spaniel & Welsh Springer Spanel
judge: Merja Ylhäinen, Finland

ECS Benchmark Checkmate 1 hp, best male BOB

WSS Benchmark Rhamantus Cymro 1 Hp, Best male, BOB, BIG 4
WSS Benchmark Rhewynt 1

Lahti , International show 28.10.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Elena Ruskovaara, Finland

EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS , 4th best bitch

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS BOB,
the dogs:
Café Au Lait, Poetry in Motion, Carandotte, Ace Of Heart

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Elena Ruskovaara, Finland

Benchmark Matrics EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, 3rd best male, res-CC

New Benchmark welsh puppies born 27.10.2007
5 boys and 2 girls

Mating news:-)
21.10.2007
ECS Muskettikoiran Princess (blue roan) has been mated to Pilula's Caal Me Midnight Chrysler (orange white)
Jaana Kaltio,Tervo

Seinäjoki , International show 20.10.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Elina Tan-Hietalahti, Finland
Group: Paavo Mattila, Finland

Westerner Dance In Time EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CC
EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 2nd OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, best male CACIB BOB BIG1
FIN CH Benchmark Cafe Au Lait VG , 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Virtual Twist EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, 3rd best male res-CACIB (CACIB:-)!!!
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC, CACIB, BOS
Benchmark Ace of Hearts EXC, 2nd INTERMEDIATE CLASS, res-CC
Benchmark Pro Twist, G in WORKING CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Shalimar EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CACIB
FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta EXC , 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 3nd best female

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS BOB, 2nd BEST IN SHOW
the dogs:
Virtual Twist, Poetry in Motion, Wonderful Time, Ace Of Heart

Seinäjoki , International show 20.10.2007
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Raijko Rotner,

FIN & EST & N CH, FINW-05 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie EXC 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CACIB

Field Tracking
7.10.2007
Jippii!!!
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon Winner class first award and 48 points and now
Finnish Tracking Champion!!!
Congratulations and Thank You very much Jan!

@Petri Kiiskilä

Hyvinkää, special Show 21.10.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Jose R Quillamon, Spain

@mariann
Pilula's Caal Me American Diva, 3 hp
Benchmark Mr Jack NicklausVG, in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 4th in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Hyvinkää, special Show 21.10.2006
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Jesse Madsen, Danmark

Benchmark Rhamantus Cymro 1 Hp, Best male puppy, BOB
Benchmark Peilot VG, 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS
Benchmark Matrics VG, 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
FIN & EST CH , FINJW-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best male
FIN CH Benchmark Hawddamor EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS

@mariann
BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS BOB
the dogs:
Jest Cymro, Hawddamor, Matrics, Peilot

WWS Rea are pregnant for sure :-)

29.09.2007
Clear eyes:
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon

Mating news:-)
23.09.2007

We have mated Cockergold Cool Blue Night (blue roan, FN normal and her parents are Optigen prcd-PRA Normal) with
FIN CH Raccoon's The Wonderboy (FN normal and Optigen prcd-PRA Carrier)

22.9.2007 kennel LLawen
WSS FIN MVA LLawen QueenThilde got puppies to FIN & EST MVA FINJV-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro
one male and one female

Eckerö, International show 22.09.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Yochai Barak, Israel

Westerner Dance In Time EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Helsinki, All breed puppy show 15.09.2007
Cocker Spaniel & Welsh Springer Spanel
judge: Kirsi Nieminen, Finland

ECS Pilula's Caal Me American Diva 1 hp, best female BOB, BIG4
WSS Benchmark Rhamantus Cymro 1 Hp, Best male, BOB
WSS Benchmark Rhewynt 1 Hp, Best female, BOS

Hyvinkää , group show 16.09.2007
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Raija Tammelin

Benchmark Matrics VG, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Agility
Tampere, 15.9.2007
Judge Kari Jalonen

INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon
Medi 1: result 0, time -4,12, placement 1/13, Agility-CC, transferred to Medi 2 class

Porvoo, All breed show 08.09.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Evelyn Hurley, Ireland

@Sinikka Granström
Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd Best male , CC

Tallinn, Estonia, special show 08.09.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Markku Santamäki, Finland
BIS judge: Inese Pablaka, Latvia

@Maret Talk
INT & EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH, EST & LTU & LV CH, LT JW-05, EST JW-05, ESTW-05, LV W-07 Benchmark SantanaEXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOB, BIG, BIS 2
Well done Inga!

Mating news
28.08.2007
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

Tervakoski, International show 26.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Annukka Paloheimo, Finland

Benchmark Whisky VG ,3rd in JUNIOR CLASS
EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st OPEN CLASS, 2nd best male, CC, CACIB
(now Rocky needs to pass working test to finish his Finnish Champion Title!)
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Field Tracking
Ruovesi 26.08.2007
judge: ?

INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon 2nd prize in Winner class!!!

Westerner Dance In Time "Sören"
(Ch Westerner Timekeeper - Bomway Over The Moon)
Hips B and eyes clear

Special thanks for Inger Ivarsson for this happy young male!!!

Väimela, Estonia, All breed show 25.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Inga Siil, Estonia

EST JCH Benchmark Mrs Laura Davies EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS , BOB Junior, Best Bitch , BOB

Tallinn, Estonia, International show 19.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Beata Petkevica, Latvia

@Natalja Nadonenko
INT & EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH, EST & LTU & LV CH, LT JW-05, EST JW-05, ESTW-05, LV W-07 Benchmark Santana EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, CACIB, BOB
Benchmark Mrs Laura Davies, EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, BOB Junior, JUN CC -- EST JCH, Best Bitch, BOS

Heinola, All breed show 19.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Eeva Resko, Finland

EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time VG, 1st OPEN CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Cafe Au Lait G in WORKING CLASS
Benchmark A Love Like This G in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC BOS
FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta EXC , 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female

Benchmark dogs passed working test

Sammatti 18.8.2007
judge Riitta Vilkman

ECS Benchmark Shalimar (SPA1) FIN CH
ECS Benchmark Ace of Hearts (SPA1) special prize of youngest dog in this test today
Well done Tiina!

Vesilahti, special show 18.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Jens Martin Hansen, Danmark

Benchmark Whisky EXC in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, best male, BOS
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best male
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CC

@Katri Alavalkama
BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS BOB, BEST IN SHOW
the dogs:
Whisky, Corazon, Poetry In Motion, Cafe Au Lait

Kouvola, All breed show 18.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Paula Rekiranta, Finland

@mariann
Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd Best male , CC
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC, 2nd in VETERAN CLASS, 4th best male
Benchmark A Love Like This VG, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta EXC , 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS BOB
the dogs:
Oliver Twist, Mr Jack Nicklaus, A Love Like This, Carandotta

Benchmark dogs passed working test

Oitti 11.8.2007
judge Riitta Vilkman
WSS Benchmark Hawddamor (SPA1) FIN CH
WSS Benchmark Nyddy Eilwaith (SPA1)

judge Harry Vilkman
WSS Benchmark Melfed Melodi (SPA1)
ECS Benchmark Wind's Whispers (SPA1)
ECS Cockergold Cool Blue Night (SPA1)

Elimäki 12.8.2007
judge Veli Nurminen

WSS Benchmark Matrics (SPA1)

Joensuu, International show 12.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Fernando Madeira Rodriques, Portugal

INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC in CHAMPION CLASS
Fin CH Benchmark Virtual Twist EXC, in CHAMPION CLASS

Joensuu, All breed show 11.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Laurent Pichard, France

INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC in CHAMPION CLASS
Fin CH Benchmark Virtual Twist EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best male

Coming soon ...

Westerner Dance In Time "Sören"

Kuopio, All breed show 05.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Laurent Pichard, France

Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, 3nd best male CC--FIN CH!!!!
Fin CH Benchmark Virtual Twist EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOS
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC, BOB
Benchmark Shalimar EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS

Turku, All breed show 04.08.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Alberto Cuccilato, Italia

Benchmark Whisky VG, 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS

INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon FN Normal

Confirmed no 31!
NEW INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY CHAMPION

INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion
Congratulation and Thank You so much, Katri and Jan!

Pori, International show 29.07.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Manuel Loureiro Borges, Portugal

Benchmark Wind's Whispers EXC, 3rd in in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Vantaa, All breed show 28.7.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Saija Juutilainen, Finland

Benchmark Cafe Au Lait EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, 4th best male res-CC
Benchmark Wind's Whispers VG, 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC, BOS

Vantaa, All breed show 28.7.2007
Welsh Springer spaniel
judge: Dan Ericsson, Sweden

Benchmark Peilot VG, 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS

We are looking forward to have new cocker to our family :-) :-)

Hyvinkää, All breed show 22.7.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Matti Luoso, Finland

Benchmark Cafe Au Lait VG, 3rd in WORKING CLASS
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC, 2nd in VETERAN CLASS, 2nd best male
Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC, BOS

Haapsalu, Viro All breed show 21.7.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Cordon Williams, UK

EST & LV & LTU & BALT JCh, BALTJV-05 Benchmark Caballero EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, 2nd best male, CC -- EST CH
Benchmark Mrs Laura Davies, EXC, 1st in junior class, BOS Junior, JUN CC, Best Bitch, BOS

17.07.2007
We have eye-tested two welsh springerspaniel males and eyes are clear (PRA, HC, RD)
INT & S & FIN & N & NORD & LTU & EST CH & S TRIAL CH, LTUW-03
Hammalgårdens Don't Forget Me
FIN & EST CH, FIN JW-05 Benchmark Jest Cymro

Orivesi, All breed show 14.07.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Shellier Marchall, Australia

INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon EXC, 3rd in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd best male
FIN CH Bencmark Hot Stuff VG, 1st in VETERAN CLASS

Juva, International show 9.07.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Svein Helgesen, Sweden

Benchmark Wind's Whispers VG in JUNIOR CLASS

Luige, Estonia, All breed show 06.07.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge & group judge: Jim Grosbie, Ireland

@Jukka Piipponen

@Jukka Piipponen
EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st OPEN CLASS, best male, BOB, CC, BIG 4

AGILITY

Vöyri, 6.-8.7.2007
Tuomari: Anne Savioja,
Luokka: Midi 1
Ratavirheet: 0
Aikavirhe: -4,31
Tulos: 0
Sija: 9
Luokan koko: 29
INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon

Karjaa, International show 01.07.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Barbara Muller, Switzerland

Benchmark Wind's Whispers EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta EXC , 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS

Silutes Taure '07, Lithuania, All breed show 01.07.2007
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Andrzej Stepinski, Poland
group judge: Janusz Opera, Poland

@Jukka Piipponen
EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st OPEN CLASS, best male, BOB, CC, BIG 3

Field Tracking test
Ruovesi 01.07.2006
judge: Jukka Kulo

INT & FIN & EST CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon Winner class first award and 45 points