Strathallon Cocker Spaniels

It was Mika and Moo's turn for sibling play time today! 🤗
Moo (formerly Red girl or Scarlet) came down for a play and a tidy up in the salon. Her mum wants to try handstripping so she's been setup with a Carding Comb to help manage the puppy floof until her adult coat comes in.
I can't get over how much Moo looks like her mum at the same age 😍 she even has the same mohawk or in Moo's case its affectionately known as her Moo-hawk.

Busy weekend with the Strathallon girls picking up all baby of breed's on offer. It's been a very competitive class with 5 babies all entering the ring within a couple of months of each other, we couldn't be happier with how they're going.

Saturday AM under Ms Caron Ellis (TAS)
💜 Violet 'Strathallon Epiphany' - Baby of Breed

Saturday PM under Mr Russell Ogden (QLD)
💜 Violet 'Strathallon Epiphany' - Baby of Breed

Sunday under Cocker Spaniel Specialist Mr Geoffrey Kill (QLD)
💛 Mika 'Strathallon The Grl N Question' - Baby of Breed
💜 Violet 'Strathallon Epiphany' - 2nd in Class

Pics from a few weeks ago (thank you Jodie Grieve)

A couple of weeks ago I headed over to Brisbane for the 21st Cocker Spaniel National Show Judged by Mr David Todd (UK).

Mostly I was there to spectate and socialise but I had the absolute privilege of handling Wesley (CH Kimkiera Who Dares Wins) in the Veteran Class (7+ years). At nearly 10 years old Wesley went on to win Veteran in Show against some tough competition! 🏅

Wesley is the sire to our puppies born earlier this year and it was wonderful to meet him and take him for a stroll around the ring. He is just the sweetest soul and as soon as you step into the show ring he's the consummate professional. He's a credit to Melissa, his breeder and owner and is in incredible shape for an old man 😉

I now know where Mika gets her natural showmanship from 💕

It is with a lot of joy in my heart that we officially announce Willow's retirement from the show ring. 💕

For my very first show dog, to say that she exceeded expectations is an understatement. From the moment Willow landed in Perth she's been teaching us, not the other way around, and anyone that's had the pleasure of standing next to us in the show ring knows, standing still is not her most favourite thing. 😆

I could not be more grateful for the many judges that have admired and awarded her over the last few years and especially Denise who bred our special girl. Every BOB, Class in group or show meant the absolute world as a new exhibitor.

Rest assured Willow will not be resting on her laurels. Our focus will pivot to her favourite things, being scentwork and tricks, as well as the odd grooming competition and utilitsing her luscious coat to educate other groomers in the way of the spaniel.

We have 2 of her beautiful girls Mika and Violet continuing her work in the show ring and all 7 puppies enthusiastically spreading her zest for life with everyone they meet 🩷

Mika and Willow had a long day at the Bunbury shows yesterday with Willow picking up 2 Best of Breeds and Mika having ball as usual strutting her stuff. Highlight of the day though had to be the visit from Blue boy, now Soldier. Soldier's human brothers loved meeting his mum and sister 🥰

Big weekend for the Strathallon girls this weekend. Mika and Violet are still treating the show ring like their own personal playground but they are maturing nicely and took turns getting picked by the judge. Willow came away with an Australian Bred in group 🎉 not bad for a mum of 4 month olds.

🩷 Willow - CH Pinewaite Magical Moment SWN TK.S
⭐ Best of Breed
⭐ Australian Bred in Group

💛 Mika - Strathallon Grl N Question
⭐ Baby Puppy of breed

💜 Violet - Strathallon Epiphany
⭐ Baby Puppy of breed

It was Violet's (Strathallon Epiphany) turn to shine this weekend with a very nice Baby Puppy of Breed for her only show of the weekend.

💜Violet is a little firecracker and reminds me so much of her mother, Jody is doing a fabulous job with her 😍