Peasblossom

English Springer Spaniels

 

 

September - October 2009

Saturday 31st October

Tomorrow is the Midland English Springer Champ Show and we did have four dogs entered. However Holly is in season and Seamus decided that he would stick his head into a nest of horrible insects and now has a face like a walrus. Despite three different kinds of tablets, injections, creams and a special and very expensive spray, he is not going to be able to go tomorrow as his face is still swollen. Such a pity that he won't be there to defend his title (!) but it is going to be down to Kye and Ninja to make the trip up to Yorkshire.

The puppies are doing really well and have now been moved out to the puppy pen in the kitchen. Two new photos added to their gallery as well as a little video clip taken yesterday. You will note that they are accustomed already to listening to Dave's rock music!!

Monday 26th October

Yesterday it was Midland Counties Championship Show - we stayed at home this time, leaving Rattan (P Butterfly at Beresford) to fly the flag. She won Post Graduate Bitch. Well done Rats.

Some good news from Ireland too, that Dixie (Peasblossom Daybreak) owned by Jackie and Sam Knowles won her first Green Star as well as the Puppy Stakes at the Irish Field & Gundog Group Championship Show. Judges were Mr J Guillamon, from Spain and Mr T Creamer from Ireland. Congratulations from us both.

Lila's puppies continue to do well and are now walking really well, have finally opened their eyes and are playing, wagging and starting to take much more interest in the world around them. They have also started eating 'real' food. Some new photos have been added to their gallery. Go to the Current Litters page to find the link.

Monday 19th October

New photos and video clips added today of the puppies. We have been a bit tardy with these photos, but both Lila and her babies are doing really well. The pups are now more than two weeks old and are up and walking but still haven't opened their eyes yet. But all in all, they are a very contented and happy bunch!

Over the weekend, Izzie was scanned and we can confirm that she is in whelp. Five puppies were seen on the scan with may be one or two more hiding away but time will tell about that. They are due on or near to 19th November. All the puppies from both Lila and Izzies' litters are now spoken for.

Some very nice news from yesterday that Rattan (Peasblossom Butterfly at Beresford) finished Best Bitch and Reserve BEST IN SHOW at the SWESSS Open Show under judge, Jane Eyeington. Well done from us both! Photo of the final line-up has been added to Rattan's gallery. By the way we have changed all the galleries around so the latest photos are now at the front - it has only taken us three years to realise that would make it a lot easier for everyone!

Lastly, a few more pics of Seamus' offspring added to the slideshow - from Kennels Goldmoore in Sweden and Desperado in Norway. Go to Seamus' own page to locate.

Wednesday 14th October

Gundog Society of Wales today, under judge John Thirlwell. Only Kye and Holly were entered this time. The day started well with Kye winning his Graduate Class and Holly, who is sadly as bald as a coot, was placed third in her Graduate Bitch class. Not a bad day at all with glorious weather making it a very enjoyable show catching up with friends. Also heard today that Kye is going to be a daddy for the very first time - congratulations to the prospective 'parents'!

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