The UK Lancashire Heeler Club
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Lancashire Heeler Club News 2007
Discover Dogs November 2007
Discover Dogs at Earls Court gives the public the opportunity to spend time with almost 190 breeds and chat with knowledgeable breeders.
This year, as usual, the Discover Dogs event went very well with the Heelers receiving more than their share of attention!!!!
We had 5 dogs present, Bill (15), Sparkey (10), Dillys (almost 8), Kandy (5) and Flora (4). They did their usual excellent work, with much tail wagging & grinning. Dillys spent her time displaying the underside of the Heeler, & requiring several tickles to her tum. The dogs were photographed non stop over both days of the event, often we had photographers queuing to get a shot. The Time Out magazine took photos of Jackie Reid, myself & my son Sean after the parade of vulnerable breeds. We were all still in costume.
Kris Stevens
Russiatree Canbegood - Junior Warrant Success
A Junior Warrant is a big achievement by any standard and it was with good reason that Jean Owen was effervescent at the Lancashire Heeler Club show when she told me the news that their home bred girl, Alice, had gained this prestigous award. Alice is only 18 months old and is out of Doddsline Couldbegood for Russiatree and by Doddsline Revil.
The award requires 25 points and Alice has managed to accummulate 29, at both Open and Championship shows, in less than a year. She is only the second Heeler to gain the award since the introduction of the new points system.
I am still awaiting a photo of Alice but couldn't wait any longer to congratulate her and Jean and David Owens on their success. Perhaps a change of name is imminent - 'Russiatree Hasdonegood'!?
Man in Black, 'Cash', sets new Lancashire Heeler Record
Latest news from Swanndale Lancashire Heelers.
CH Swanndale Man in Black (pet name 'Cash') has now been awarded 20 CCs and is now the Breed record holder.
"Cash is a great guy with a lovely temperament and so good with children and his fellow dog friends.
He is my companion and he is always by my side, he will play with any new puppy we have and just loves the ladies!
Cash is a nice dog to show as he gives his all for you in the show ring".
You can see more pictures of Cash on my website - www.swanndaleheeler.com.
Thank-you to all Lancashire Heeler friends for their support over the years.
John and Julia Swann
CH Swanndale Man in Black was sired by CH Jestikka Glenord and his Dam is CH Swanndale Black Orchid.
Among his many wins are the Lancashire Heeler Club Open Show as well as:
BOB CRUFTS 2006
BIS LHC CH Show 2005
Top Lancashire Heeler in Breed 2006
Currently Top Lancashire Heeler in Breed to date for 2007.
Congratulations to Swanndale Kennels on their latest achievement.
Southern Lancashire Heeler Owners - Heeler Hike
The success of the recent get together of The Southern Lancashire Heeler Owners has led to the group formalising to meet more often with the aim of providing fun, friends, and support for all Lancashire Heeler owners!
They have now launched a new website. For full details of the group and all activities visit this new Lancashire Heeler site.
Southern Lancashire Heeler Owners - Heeler Hike
The Southern Lancashire Heeler Owners had their first walk on Sunday the 13th May 07. It was a truly 'English weather day'! Thirty owners with 15 Heelers, plus 4 other four-legged friends, braved the pouring rain and a bikeathon, to walk the beautiful forest tracks at the Look Out Discovery Centre at Bracknell. Fortunately, since a navigator was one of the party, we did the walk in roughly one hour as I suspect you could spend hours there without trying.
Those not drenched went back to a local hall for tea and cake where donations totaling £30 were collected for the DNA test. Photos have been posted on our website. A big thank you to all who attended.
Julie Coleman
Brown Girl in the Ring ...
"Tra la la la la la ..........with apologies to Bony M!"
Having not shown recently, Liver and tan Lancashire Heeler,Chloe (Doddsline Chloe B 15.7.2006 Br Johnston Doddsline Daniel Doddsline Gina) made a big comeback at Woking.
She won AVNSC Pastoral Puppy, AV Pastoral Puppy and AV Best Puppy in well entered classes.
Her brother Lonnie (Doddsline Marlon D 15.7.20
06 Br Johnston Doddsline Daniel Doddsline Gina) didn't do too badly either with a respectable third in Minor AVNSC Pastoral Puppy and third in AV Pastoral Puppy.
Their playmate Tiggie (Troutop Galaxy D 6/6/05 Br Gordon Mongrel's Outlaw-Oliver Doddsline Gabrielle) also cruised home with a third in AVNSC Pastoral Special Yearling and a second in AV Pastoral Special Yearling.
Not a bad day for the only Heelers there and browns at that! Way to go!
Mike Forbes
British & lrish Dog Breeds Preservation Trust
The "Trust" is holding a forum on June 10 at Shenstone Village Hall, Barnes Road Shenstone, WS14 OLT.
The forum starts at 10.00 am and promises to be a fascinating day for all those interested in breeding healthier dogs. Speakers Angelika von Heimendahl MRCVS, DipECAR will give a presentation on 'Canine Reproduction', which is her specialist field. This talk will be comprehensive and cover topics as varied as Herpes Virus and Artificial Insemination. It will pay special attention to problems related to the conservation breeds but should offer valuable information to anybody involved in dog breeding.
'Using Genetics to Breed Healthier Dogs' is the title of the presentation given by Dr Jeff Sampson.
Canine genetics, inherited disease in breeding programmes, and DNA testing are some of the areas that will be discussed. This will be another talk taking the endangered breeds into special account but being equally important to those who are involved with other breeds. Tickets; British & lrish Dog Breeds Preservation Trust Members £13.50 Non members £15.50 Ticket prices include a buffet lunch plus beverages.
For tickets please send cheques; made payable to the British & lrish Dog Breeds Preservation Trust to:
The British & lrish Dog Breeds Preservation Trust Secretary
Sue Breeze
23 Linton Road
Rosliston
Swadlincote
DE12 8JD
Contact by email or
Telephone: 01283 761 941
There will also be a "hands on "assessment, places for this are strictly limited so please telephone the secretary Sue Breeze to enquire if there are any places left.
Cost of the assessment is £7.50 to "Trust" member's £10.00 non members.
Good News from Swanndale Lancashire Heeler Kennels
Since the first CCs to be awarded in 1999, the Swanndale Lancashire Heeler Kennels have bred or owned more Champion Lancashire Heelers than anyone in the history of the Breed to date in the UK. To date Swanndale have made up eight Lancashire Heeler UK Champions and Two Swedish Champions.
We have done the double eight times and been placed four times in the Group with two seconds, one third and a fourth place. We have also been pulled out eight times in the last eight in the Group.
2006 Best of Breed at Crufts with CH. Swanndale Man in Black. We now have obtained a total of 53 CCs to date in the Breed.
Results to date include:
Top Lancashire Heeler Breeders for 2006
Top Brood Bitch CH. Swanndale Black Orchid
Top Lancashire Heeler in the Breed CH. Swanndale Man in Black
Sire: Top Sire CH. Jestikka Glenord - Dam: CH. Swanndale Black Orchid
Top Lancashire Heeler Bitch is sister to Man in Black: Swanndale Black Tulip
Swanndale Lancashire Heeler Champions
CH. Doddsline Lord at Swanndale - Breeder Mr. N. F. Johnstone
CH. Dark Prince at Swanndale - Breeder Mrs. S. Murray
CH. Swanndale Black Orchid - Breeder Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Swann
CH. Swanndale Black Boots with Gwynsias - Breeder Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Swann, Owner Mrs. R. Parry
INT. CH. Swanndale Lord of the Rings - Breeder Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Swann
Ch. Swanndale Man in Black - Breeder Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Swann
CH. Swanndale Black Tulip - Breeder Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Swann
Swedish CH. Swanndale Black Baroness - Breeder Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Swann, Owner Mrs. S Nilsson - Ottosson.
Swanndale Black Diamond has one CC
Plaisance Penny Black has 2 sets of CCs.
2007 Best of Breed Manchester Champ Show with CH. Swanndale Man in Black and RCCs with liver and tan bitch Plaisance Red Sky over Swanndale.
Crufts 2007 reserve Best Dog CH. Swanndale Man in Black and 1st in Limit Dog with Plaisance Don Borondon at Swanndale. First in Special junior Bitch, Plaisance Red Sky over Swanndale. A good start to 2007.
Julia Swann
Congratulations to Swanndale for their results.
Horsham Open Show
BROWN RULES OK!
After wining the open class, Jackie Cartlege went on to 4th in Group and Linda Forbes to 4th puppy in Group. What a success story for the Heelers!
Jackie's Foxthyme Oliver Cromwell looked particularly handsome, oozing confidence and style! The Forbes' Doddsline
Marlon took the puppy class before yet again achieving advancement to Group. The Gordons' Troutop Lottie achieved a well deserved win in Post Graduate.
All in all a good turnout for judge Mrs Ziman (Fargaze).
Well done to all on their results.
Full Results on Fossedata
Lancashire Heeler News February 2007
At last the Lancashire Heeler Club has had an answer from the Kennel Club in reference to the proposed changes to the Lancashire Heeler Breed Standard.
The Kennel Club say:
"The Sub-Committee was of the view that the proposed change to the length definition was unclear. The Club was therefore requested to re-present its proposals, clarifying the measuring points to be used and confirming the dimensions. The club was also requested to submit diagrams to demonstrate the desired measurement."
The Lancashire Heeler Club committee has met and if they are to continue with this change need members thoughts and suggestions, in writing, and accompanied by diagrams please to be reviewed by the committee.
Please send to Mrs. J. Swann. 480 Crankwood Road, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 4PP as soon as possible.
Lancashire Heeler Club February Show Cancellation
Exhibitors for theLancashire Heeler Club February show that was cancelled who require a refund of entry fees will be able to receive them at the AGM or the Lancashire Heeler Club Championship Show.
If this is not convenient please contact Mr. Tony Powell on 01925 270374
Lancashire Heeler News January 2007
At the Finnish Winner Show Helsinki, 9th December 2006, Anna Leinonen's Lancashire Heeler "Ruusa" took Best of Breed again! She is now Fin & N Ch FinW -05 -06 Rantalaukan Harmonia.
A new record was set for the number of entries in the Winner show, 35 Lancashire Heelers. The judge was Mr. Colm Hastings from Ireland.
Ruusa has delighted Anna this year in her achievement this year by maintaining her show standards after producing a litter last Summer.
See a picture of "Fin & N Ch FinW -05 -06 Rantalaukan Harmonia" in the Champions Gallery
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