** NEWS 2008 **
**2017**2016**2015**2014** 2013 ** 2012 ** 2011** 2010 ** 2009 ** 2008 ** 2008/2 ** 2007 ** 2007/2 **
** 2006 ** 2006/2 ** 2005 ** 2005/2 ** 2004/2 ** 2004 ** 2003/2 ** 2003 ** 2002/2 ** 2002 ** 2001 ** 2000**

Helsinki, International show 13.12.2008 Today I've got the Finnish Kennel Club's "Vuolasvirta"-reward for meritious Welsh springer spaniel breeding!!! -mariann Our gentleman, INT & FIN & EST & LV & LTU & BALT & N CH, FIN JW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08 Benchmark Jest Cymro, #3 Welsh springer of the year in Finland 2008! Well done Anett! Cocker Of The Year in Finland 2008 #5 Westerner Dance In Time #7 Fin Ch Cockergold Cool Blue Night

---

Helsinki, W-08, International show 13.12.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Per Iverssen, Norge

Benchmark Siopwr, EXC, 3rd in JUNIOR CLASS
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC,3rd in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Safanna , EXC in JUNIOR CLASS
Fin Ch Benchmark O Fy Hollt VG in CHAMPION CLASS

Cocker Spaniel
judge; judge; Tord Londborg, Sweden
 INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle VG, 2^st  in VETERAN CLASS

---

Puppy news 13.12.2008

Sini and Sören got puppies !

FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night (blue roan, Optigen prcd-PRA clear by parentage, FN normal) got puppies to Westerner Dance In Time (blue roan, Optigen prcd-PRA clear ,FN normal)
2 boys (orange roan and blue roan) & 5 girls (orange roan and blue roans)

---

These two lovely bitches are joining our team soon.

Muskettikoiran Zafira "" tricolor owners: kennel Muskettikoiran & kennel Benchmark

Muskettikoiran Zinelda "Halla" black & white owners kennel Benchmark & Juha Korpi & Suvi Jentze

---

Tampere, FCI 5,6,& 8 group Show 6.12.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; judge; Reia Leikola-Walden, Finland

Westerner Dance In Time EXC 1st in OPEN CLASS, best male, BOB
INT & FIN & EST & N & S(u) & NORD CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best male
Benchmark Explorer’s Dream VG, 3nd in JUNIOR CLASS
Pilula's Caal Me American Diva EXC, 1st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, best female, CC, BOS
INT & FIN & EST CH Benchmark Charlotte EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best female
 INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1^st  in VETERAN CLASS, BOB-vet, BIS 4th vet

@Sinikka Granström

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS
HP BOB,
2nd in Best In Show
the dogs:
Poetry In Motion, Merci Michelle, Explorer's Dream, Charlotte

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Merja Ylhäinen, Finland

BOB Llawen Tuff Enuff & BOS Benchmark Ffrwyth @mariann

INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best male
Benchmark Saesnes EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd best female
Benchmark Ffrwyth EXC, 1^st in WORKING CLASS, best female, CC, BOS

Valkeala, group Show 15.11.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Paavo Mattila, Finland

Benchmark Pro Twist exc, 1st in WORKING CLASS, 2nd best female CC ---FIN CH
Jippii Anna & Maya!!!

Obedience
Kirkkonummi 1.11.2008
judge; Harri Laisi

FIN CH TK1 Benchmark Carandotta 1st prize in OPEN class (164points)---TK2
WELL DONE!

Herning, Tanska NORDW-08 International show, 9.11.2008
judge; Luis Pinto Texeira, Portugal

@mariann
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC 1^st in WORKING CLASS, res-CACIB
INT & FIN & EST & N & LV CH, LTUJV-05, FINW-05, BALTW-07 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie EXC, 1^st in WORKING CLASS, CC, res-CACIB--
DK CH & NORD CH!!!!

Obedience
Lahti 1.11.2008
tuom. Marita Packalen

FIN CH TK1 Benchmark Carandotta 1st prize in OPEN class (172 points)

Lahti, FCI 8 & 10 show 1.11.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Merja Ylhäinen, Finland
BIG judge, Harri Lehkonen
BIS judge, Harry Tast

Benchmark Peilot EXC 1st in OPEN CLASS,  best male, CC---FIN CH, BIG BEST IN SHOW!!!
Benchmark Safanna , EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd best female res-CC
Benchmark Ffrwyth VG, 1^st in WORKING CLASS

Lahti, FCI 8 & 10 group show 1.11.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Merja Ylhäinen, Finland

Benchmark Dark Commander, EXC, 4^th  INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Benchmark Explorer’s Dream EXC, 4^th in JUNIOR CLASS
Benchmark Pro Twist EXC 1st in WORKING CLASS, 4^th best female

Lahti, All breed puppy show 1.11.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge: Merja Ylhäinen, Finland

Benchmark Fair and Play, best male puppy with HP, BOS
Benchmark Four Roses 2^nd in puppy class with HP
Benchmark Flower Power,  3^rd  in puppy class with HP
Benchmark Flower Girl 4th in  puppy class with HP

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS
HP BOB,
4^th in Best In Show
the dogs:
Fair and Play, Four Roses, Flower Power, Flower Girl

puppy news

27.10.2008 kennel Muskettikoiran
ECS Muskettikoiran Pamela got puppies to INT & FIN & DK & EST & S & N& NORD CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
One tricolour male and 6 females (1 tricolour, 1 blue roan, 2 black and white, 2 orange & white)

26.10.2008 kennel Haapaniemen
ECS Muskettikoiran Number One got puppies to Westerner Dance In Time
(2 blue roan and 4 orange roan boys)

Seinäjoki , International show 25.10.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Petra Junehall, Sweden

Westerner Dance In Time EXC 1st in OPEN CLASS, 3nd best male, res-CACIB
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion VG 2^ND in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN & N CH Benchmark Ace of Hearts EXC, in CHAMPION CLASS

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Blaz Kavcic, Slovenia

INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, CACIB, BOB

Hyvinkää, special show, 19.10.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Andrew Jones, UK
puppy judge; Gareth Lawler, UK
Veteranjudge; Rui Goncalves

Benchmark Flower Girl 2^nd in  puppy class with HP
Benchmark Flower Power 3^rd  in puppy class
Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus VG in OPEN CLASS
Westerner Dance In Time VG in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN & EST & N & S(u) & NORD CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion VG in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1^st  in VETERAN CLASS, BOS-vet

Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Gareth Lawler, UK

Benchmark Siopwr, EXC, 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Matrics EXC, 2nd in WORKING CLASS
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS

Obedience championships of Spaniel
Tampere 5.10.2008

@Tommy Finne

FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta 1st prize in OPEN class (188 points, HP),
best Spaniel in Open class and Best Cockerspaniel in competetion.

Well done Sabina!

@Tommi Finne

Eckerö, International show 28.9.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Judge; Kenneth Ed, Sweden
Breeder group; Ritva Raita, Finland

Benchmark Rhamantus Cymro VG, 2nd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 3th best male res-CACIB
FIN CH Benchmark Nyddy Eilwaith EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS, best female, CACIB BOB
INT & FIN & EST & N & LV CH, LTUJV-05, FINW-05, BALTW-07 Benchmark Ie Ie Ie , EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female, res-CACIB


BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS

@mariann

BEST IN SHOW
Jest Cymro, Rhamantus Cymro, Nyddy Eilwaith, Ie Ie Ie
Anett is owner of All BIS group dogs

Cocker Spaniel
Judge; Kenneth Ed, Sweden

Westerner Dance In Time EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, 4th best male
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS,
FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best female CACIB, BOB

Hyvinkää, FCI 1& 7/8, group show, 20.9.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Saija Juutilainen, Finland

Benchmark Oeri Omaes EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, best male, CC, BOB

Porvoo, All breed Show 14.9.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Judge; Matti Tuominen, Finland

Benchmark Siopwr, EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 4th best male, res-CC
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOS

Cocker Spaniel
judge: Saija Juutilainen, Finland

Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus VG, 2nd in OPEN CLASS
Westerner Dance In Time EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, 2nd best male
FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 3ndin CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS

Field Tracking 7.9.2008

INT & FIN & EST CH, Field Track CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon got 49 points (max 50)
The Regional field tracking championships and won this competetion!
Good luck to the Finnish Championship trail!!!

Hyrrä and Jan, You are Super!!!!

Helsinki, all Breed show 6.9.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Judge; Ann-Christin Jonahsson, Sweden

INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOS

Cocker Spaniel
judge: Pam Blay, UK

FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS
INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 3nd in CHAMPION CLASS

Working Test in Estonia

Working test with wild duck
Benchmark Mrs Laura Davies passed her test and needs only one CC to come Estonia Show Champion.

Well done Inga and Margus!

Just for fun!

FIN CH, Fiel Trial CH, FINJW-01 Benchmark Matrix
I'm so happy that Tino can do what he want to do!

Obedience 31.8.2008
Cocker Spaniel

FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta 1st prize in beginners class (188 points),

Luumäki, group show, 31.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Elena Ruskovaara, Finland

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

Cocker Spaniel
judge: Soile Bister, Finland

Benchmark Explorer's Dream, BOB puppy

@Marika Virtanen
Benchmark Dark Commander, EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 2nd best male, CC

Field Tracking test
31.8.2008

INT & FIN & EST CH, Field Track CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon Winner class first award and 47 points

Field Tracking test
24.8.2008

INT & FIN & EST CH, Field Track CH, ESTW-04 Benchmark Corazon Winner class first award and 40 points
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion Open class first award and 40 points
Well done!!!

Hämeenlinna, International show 24.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Judge; Hassi Assenmacher-Feyel, Germany

Benchmark Rhamantus Cymro EXC, 3rd in INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Benchmark Peilot, EXC, 2nd st in INTERMEDIATE CLASS, 3rd best male
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best male
FIN CH Benchmark O Fy Hollt EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 3rd best female

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS
2nd with HP
the dogs:
Jest Cymro, Rhamantus Cymro, O Fy Hollt, Peilot

Cocker Spaniel
judge: Stefan Sinko, Slovenia

INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 3nd in CHAMPION CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Touch of Scifi EXC, 1st in VETERAN CLASS, BOS-vet

Valkeakoski, all breed show, 23.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Rita Kadika-Skadina, Latvia

INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOB
FIN CH Benchmark O Fy Hollt EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female

Heinola, all breed show, 16.8.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Reia Leikola-Walden, Finland
group judge; Leila Kärkäs, Finland

@mariann

Benchmark Dark Commander, EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS. 2nd best male, CC
Westerner Dance In Time EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, best male, BOB, BIG2
INT & NORD CH, ESTW-01, FINW-01, -02, -03 Benchmark Oliver Twist
EXC, 1st VETERAN CLASS, 3rd best male, BOB-veteran
FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female

Heinola, all breed show, 16.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Laszlo Erdös, Hungary

@mariann
Benchmark Oeri Omaes EXC, 2nd in OPEN CLASS
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOS
FIN CH Benchmark Nyddy Eilwaith EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS , 3rd best female

Field Tracking test
17.8.2008
Benchmark Duty Calls Open class second award and 37 points

WORKING TEST 16.8.2008 Sammatti
Benchmark Checkmate SPA1 (2 CC)
Ruben passed his working test and needs to be 2 years to get their his last CAC
Well done Marina and Ruben!

Kouvola, all breed show, 16.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Leila Kärkäs, Finland

INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOS
FIN CH Benchmark Nyddy Eilwaith EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS , 2nd best female

Vantaa, all breed show, 3.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge; Rony Doedijns, The Netherlands
group judge; Eeva Rautala, Finland

@Ritva Rantanen

@Riikka Kotanen

INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOB, BIG4
Benchmark Nyddy Eilwaith EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS , best female, CC, BOS, FIN CH

Cocker Spaniel
judge; Rony Doedijns, The Netherlands

FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female
INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS

WORKING TEST 8.8.2008 Mikkeli

All of them passed working test

Benchmark O Fy Hollt SPA 1 -FIN CH
Benchmark Peilot, SPA 1 (2 CAC)
Benchmark Rhamantus Cymro SPA1 (2 CAC)
Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus SPA1 (2 CAC)

Peilot, Rhamantus Cymro and Mr Jack Nicklaus needs to be 2 years to get their last CAC.

Well done Iina, Iitu Mari and Anett !!!

Vesilahti , FCI Group Show 5, 6 and 7/8 9.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Merja Järnstedt Finland

INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOB
Benchmark Safanna EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, 3rd best female res-CC

Cocker Spaniel
judge; Merja Järnstedt Finland

Benchmark Whisky, EXC, 4th best in OPEN CLASS
Westerner Dance In Time EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, 3rd best male,
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best male
FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 2nd in CHAMPION CLASS, 2nd best female

Vantaa, group show, 3.8.2008
Welsh Springer Spaniel
judge: Hannele Jokisilta, Finland
group judge; Filip Johnsson, Sweden

@Mauri Saarenketo

Benchmark Oed Imaes EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, 3rd best male, CC
INT & FIN & N & EST & LV & LTU & BALT CH , FINJW-05, BALTW-07, FINW-07, LVW-08
Benchmark Jest Cymro EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOB, BIG4
Benchmark O Fy Hollt EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, 2nd best female, CC
* Now Oed Imaes & O Fy Hollt needs to pass their working test to finnish their Finnish Champion title!

Cocker Spaniel
judge; Siv Jernhake, Sweden

INT & FIN & EST CH, FINW-01, FINJW-01 Benchmark Merci Michelle EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS, 4th best female
FIN CH Benchmark Touch of Scifi VG, 2nd in VETERAN CLASS

Kuopio, International show 2.8.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Per Iversen, Norway
Breeder group judge; Andrew Brace, UK

Benchmark Dark Commander, EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS
Benchmark Mr Jack Nicklaus VG, 2nd in OPEN CLASS
Westerner Dance In Time EXC, 1st in OPEN CLASS, best male, CACIB, BOS
INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion EXC, 1st in WORKING CLASS
FIN CH Benchmark Virtual Twist EXC, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS
Benchmark Duty Calls VG, 2nd in JUNIOR CLASS
FIN CH Cockergold Cool Blue Night EXC, 4th in CHAMPION CLASS

BENCHMARK BREEDER CLASS
BOB

@Roosa Ruotsalainen

the dogs:
Mr Jack Nicklaus, Poetry In Motion, Dark Commander, Virtual Twist

Kuopio, International show 1.8.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Darren Bowey, Australia

INT & FIN & EST & N CH, FIN JW-04 Benchmark Poetry In Motion VG, 1st in CHAMPION CLASS

New Benchmark welsh puppies were born 1.8.2008
3 boys & 3 girls

here is the names:
Boys:
Taw Cymro~ That Welshman
Teyrnged Cymro ~ Loyal Welshman
Treid Hwn Ein ~Try This Out

Girls:
Taw Cymraes ~That Welshwoman
Tesog Prynhawn ~Sunny Afternoon
Trofannol Tes ~ Tropical Heat

see the puppy pages

New Benchmark cocker puppies were born 24.7.2008
2 boys & 6 girls

see the puppy pages

Obedience
Cocker Spaniel

Liinu FIN CH Benchmark Carandotta have done some obedience

26.6 Helsinki, 1st prize in beginners class, judge; Hannele Pörsti
8.6 Kouvola, 1st prize in beginners class, judge; Tommi Vatis

Some news from Estonia-show and holiday turnee

special show 20.7.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Tarja Hovila, Finland

@Jukka Piipponen
Benchmark Checkmate VG, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS,
EST& LV & LTU & BALT JCH, LTU & LT CH Benchmark Wonderful Time EXC, 1st CHAMPION CLASS, best male, BOS

Haapsalu, all breed show, 19.7.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Åke Sjöström, Sweden
Benchmark Checkmate VG, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS,

Tartu, all breed show, 13.7.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Lisbeth Cambell, Norway
Benchmark Checkmate VG, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS,

Räbinä, all breed show, 12.7.2008
Cocker Spaniel
judge; Lazlo Erdoz, Hungary

@Jukka Piipponen
Benchmark Checkmate EXC, 1st in JUNIOR CLASS, best male, junior-CC, BOB junior, BOB