15/12/04

Congratulations to Karin at Kennel Backhill's in Sweden, Backhill's Doris Day is 2nd top cocker of the year and Powerscourt Pied Piper is placed at no. 11 in the Top 20!!

19/11/04

We had a surprise arrival at Powerscourt today! Meg (mated to Powerscourt Playboy - Louis) arrived here at Powerscourt and so did her five beautiful baby boys! Meg was a star! She whelped easily and looked after her babies beautifully. Meg and pups stayed with us for three weeks, when Richard, Meg's owner arrived to collect them we were sad to see them go.

13/11/04

Cheltenham and District, Breed Judge: Sue Whitehead (Burnhead)

Powerscourt Power Of Love JW 1st Special Yearling and 1st Post Graduate

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power Of Love JW. Blue roan bitch with lots to like, pretty feminine head with gentle expression, good length of neck and shoulders, square in shape with sufficient spring of rib, firm in rear, used the ring well."

07/11/04

Coventry Canine Society, Breed Judge: Christine McDonald (Northey)

Powerscourt Power Of Love JW 1st Post Graduate/1st Open, Best of Breed and Gundog Group 2.

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love. Real cockery, merry compact blue roan who kept catching my eye with her ever wagging tail, even when not under scrutiny. I liked her skull and muzzle shape and proportions, lovely eyes and melting expression. Moderate length of neck as desired, and a firm topline. I felt she covered the ground well with the desired combination of bustle and drive, although she did at times move a little wide behind when going at great pace and animation."

31/10/04

We had an enjoyable day at Parti-Coloured Cocker Show. As ever there was a good atmosphere and a quality entry. Lottie won three classes and also Reserve Best In Show. Thank you to the judge of the day Bill Bunce (Adurni). These wins gave the last points needed for Lottie's Junior Warrant!

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power Of Love, sweet young bitch in excellent condition and so typical of the breed, good shape of skull with excellent dentition, biddable expression and kind eye, good reach of clean neck leading to well sprung ribcage, well boned and muscled overall, ideal balance between front and rear assemblies, moved with enthusiasm and drive from well placed hocks and good feet, very pleasing overall, Reserve Best Bitch and Reserve Best In Show."

29/10/04

Midland Counties Championship Show, Breed Judge: Penny Williams (Bournehouse)

Powerscourt Power of Love 2nd Junior Bitch/3rd Special Yearling Bitch and 2nd Graduate Bitch

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love. Honest well made blue. Very pleasing head and expression. Excellent spring of rib. Short coupled with strong well angulated hindquarters. Moved well."

23/10/04

Today I went to the Solid Colour Cocker Club "Hands On Assessment". Our speaker was Frank Kane. I'm very pleased to say that I was only one of three candidates to pass with Credit! It was a very informative day with very illustrious company!

04/10/04

Holiday time! We enjoyed a break in Jandia, Fuerteventura. The weather was hot, the food wonderful and the peace and quite simply divine!

02/10/04

Today was Yorkshire Cocker Championship Show. Lottie won two strong classes, well done Lottie! Thank you to the judge Frank Kane for appreciating Lottie's qualities.

Powerscourt Power of Love 1st Under Graduate and 1st Special Beginners

"Powerscourt Power of Love, lovely size, type and balance, excellent shoulders. Really good mover with beautiful head and eyes. One of the few with excellent shoulder and upper arm."

11/09/04

We are pleased to say that Lottie gained her Stud Book Number today at Richmond Championship Show. As ever Lottie showed beautifully. It was an especially good stud book win as the class was large and Lottie is only 13 months old, the other girls in Limit Bitch were mature and in their prime.

30/08/04

Leominster and District, Breed Judge: June Walsh (Millcroft) Group Judge: June Webb (Majeika)

Powerscourt Power of Love 1st Junior and 1st Post Graduate, Best of Breed and Gundog Group 2

Riondel Venture to Powerscourt 1st Open

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18/07/04

Louis excelled himself today! Today was The Cocker Club Championship show at Malvern. Louis won a large quality class! Well done Louis. Thank you to the Dog judge Margaret Struthers (Daydawn).

Lottie showed her little socks of (as usual) but went unplaced at the Cocker Club, however at the Evesham show (held on the same day/same venue) she won Junior class and finished as Reserve Best Of Breed.

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Playboy, blue of nice size, neck and shoulder, very pleasing, strong well made body, very good mover keeping a level topline." Margaret Struthers (Judge)

03/07/04

Machen Agricultural Society, Breed Judge: Tracey Herd/Group Judge: Sandy Platt (Charbonnel)

Powerscourt Power of Love 1st Post Graduate, 1st Open, Best of Breed, Gundog Group 4

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love, pretty ultra short cobby bitch of 12 months. Sweetest of heads with tight dark eye and lovely expression. Good length of neck and fine sloping shoulders. Well boned legs and neat feet. Well bodied with big well sprung ribs. Nicely rounded quarters, good bend of stifle, well let down hocks which she used to drive around the ring. Moved with style and confidence, keeping her topline and a merry tail action. Shown in full coat in gleaming condition. Beautifully presented. Best of Breed and Group 4."

20/06/04

Another show day in Sweden today, this time at SSRK Gränna. The judge for the day was Mark Hammer, England. I handled Felix (Ch. Powerscourt Pied Piper) again at today's show, he showed very well and was 2nd in Champion Class with CQ and ended as 3rd Best Dog.

Kennel Backhill's also won Reserve Best Breeder Group In Show.

19/06/04

A lovely day today, I had fun showing Felix (Ch. Powerscourt Pied Piper) at Jönköpings Cocker Club show in Sweden. Felix showed very well for me and I was delighted that he won a quality Champion class with hp and finished the day as 3rd Best Dog.

I also handled Backhill's Isabella Rossellini "Bella" who was 2nd in Youth class with hp and Backhill's Tribute To Amaretto "Emma" was BOS-Veteran.

30/05/04

Lottie had another excellent show day today! Powerscourt Power of Love 1st Puppy, Best of Breed, Best Puppy, Gundog Group 2 and Gundog Puppy Group 1. Day Two - Lottie is Reserve Best Puppy In Show!

Thank you to the Judge Martin Sanders and thank you to Lottie for being such a happy little show girl! Louis also won his class and challenged Lottie for Best Of Breed!

"Pritchard’s Cocker Spaniel Powerscourt Power of Love. Just like the Afghan not being disgraced by being runner up to the Bouvier, likewise this blue roan cocker should feel the same being runner up to the Tibetan Terrier.

A top drawer puppy viewed from any angle, she is so well balanced, ultra sweet feminine head, good eye, excellent ear set, very good neck, ultra short and cobby in body, excellent well sprung rib, correct top line and tail set, very good angulated rear, super short hocks. It’s on the move where she really excels, so sound and true with very good rear drive and forward reach. Another exhibit that was presented in first class order, a very worthy runner up indeed, who knows another day a different decision!"

15/05/04

Royal Welsh Show, Breed/BIS Judge: Mrs Liz Cartledge (Ryslip)

Powerscourt Power of Love 1st Puppy, 1st Junior, 1st Graduate and Best Puppy

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love, 11 month blue roan bitch went onto win another two classes. Good neck and shoulders, excellent topline, body and ribcage, pretty feminine head, well handled and conditioned, sound mover. Best Puppy."

Powerscourt Playboy 1st Limit and Best of Breed

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Playboy, blue roan dog of lovely shape and balance. Good length of head, soft expression, good body, excellent quality and type, moved well, could be a bit more exuberant. Best of Breed."

03/05/04

Banbury and District, Breed Judge: Mrs E George (Hellikers)/BIS Judge Mr. Keith Nathan (Supernova)

Powerscourt Power of Love 1st Puppy, Best Puppy and BPIS - 3

"Pritchard’s Powerscourt Power of Love. Lovely blue roan 11 months old puppy, lovely head with nice tight eye, good shoulder placement, well let down hocks, moved very well. BP"

23/04/04

West of England Ladies Kennel Club Championship Show, Breed Judge: Mr Derek Shapland (Deracor)

Powerscourt Power of Love 2nd Puppy Bitch/3rd Graduate Bitch

"Pritchard’s Power of Love. I liked this short cobby blue a lot. She moved soundly and her coat was presented very well. She has a good spring of rib and is well off for substance throughout. Lost out on maturity in a later class"

12/04/04

Hereford and County Kennel Society, Breed Judge: Mr Les Forfar (Glasedin)/Group Judge: Sylvia Bunting (Mossdew)

Powerscourt Power of Love 1st Puppy, Reserve Best of Breed, PG 3

Pritchard’s Powerscourt Power of Love. Nice headed blue roan bitch, good length of neck, but could be better in upper arm angulation, well boned legs. Moved well. BP and PG3

Powerscourt Playboy 1st Novice

"Pritchard’s Powerscourt Playboy. Good headed blue roan dog, good neck and shoulders, big ribbed, short coupled body, moved well to win class by some margin."

13/03/04

South Wales and Monmouthshire Cocker Spaniel Championship Show, Breed Judge: Miss Annie Kettle (Lujesa)

Powerscourt Power of Love 2nd Puppy Bitch

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love, pleasing head, good front, well ribbed, moved well"

10/03/04

Maddie and Allan's (Ch. Backhill's Garibaldi) babies arrived today (on my birthday!). Maddie has two boys and two girls. (One blue bitch, 1 blue and tan bitch, 1 black and white dog and 1 blue and tan dog)

26/02/04

Len, Georgie and I went on a cold and snowy journey to collect Maddie. Karin very kindly undertook half the journey and we met up with each other in North Holland. Maddie was very good on the journey and it was lovely to see her again.

21/02/04

Mid-Western Gundog Club, Breed Judge: Mrs J Munday (Sharland)

Powerscourt Playboy 1st Junior

"Pritchard’s Powerscourt Playboy, good head and expression, good neck and shoulders, short back, well ribbed, good quarters, moving and showing well."

08/02/04

Lottie and I went to Home Counties Cocker Championship show today (Lottie's first Champ Show). We were thrilled when Lottie won her class and qualified for Crufts. The day was rounded off by Lottie being Best Minor Puppy Bitch In Show. Thank you to the Judge Lyn Parker (Weyhill).

"A lovely class of babies who I am sure will change places in their time. 1st Pritchard’s Powerscourt Power of Love. I was impressed with this very attractive pup. She has the sweetest of heads with lovely dark eye. Stood four square on well boned legs and neat feet. Well bodied for her age with well sprung ribs. Nice rounded quarters with well turned stifle. Sound and happy. Shows lots of promise."

24/01/04

Whilst in Sweden with Karin we attended SSRK Köping show. I had a lovely day, the Swedish exhibitors are so friendly and everyone applauds the winners! Karin's show team won Best Breeder Group In Show! Maddie was also shown and acquitted herself well - photo was taken in a dark room and quite away from the ring!

20/01/04

I enjoyed a lovely trip to Sweden to visit with Karin, Felix (Ch. Powerscourt Pied Piper) and Maddie (Powerscourt Perfect Gift)! It was lovely to see Karin and her family, thank you for making me so welcome. Maddie had a wonderful time in Sweden and loved the snow!

03/01/04

Today we took Lottie out showing, this was her second show appearance. We were thrilled to get Best Puppy and Best Of Breed! This was followed up with a very respectable Puppy Group 2!

Thank you to Andrew Brace (Breed Judge) and June Mason-Minns (Group Judge)