The weekend of 7th/8th October 2023 sees a worldwide celebration of Welsh Springer Spaniels. As part of the Club centenary and ongoing effort to promote our Breed there shall be walks and get together’s all over the world. On the 8th October the Club has two walks planned. The popular National Stud in Newmarket will […]
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A Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy, Tigerrock The Wombles – owned by Club member Catriona Clarke has today won Best Puppy in Show at City of Birmingham Championship Show. Congratulations on this accolade in beating so many puppies of all Breeds at a UK General Championship Show.
At our Championship Show on Saturday 2nd September the Breed had a new full champion crowned when Jane and Craig Sutherland’s dog Nelson won the dog challenge certificate and best in show. Having previously been awarded 2cc’s and being awarded his Show Gundog Working Certificate this now makes him Ch Jacranella Solo, following in the […]
We have been informed of more puppies available, ready to go to their new homes in mid-June.
The Officers and Committee of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club are saddened to hear of the passing of Vice Presidents John and Pauline Phillips. Our condolences to their family and friends. John and Pauline passed away peacefully within hours of one another and will be sadly missed by their extended Welsh Springer Spaniel family. Funeral […]
An error in copying the Kennel Club Breed Record Supplement (BRS) meant the BVA Eye Scheme results published in the January 2023 newsletter for the period April to June 2022 were incorrect. Results for English Springer Spaniels were included instead of those for Welsh Springer Spaniels. The correct information can be found in the attached […]
The Officers and Committee wish all members of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club a very happy and healthy new year. 2023 marks the centenary of the Club and we have events planned throughout the year, around the Country, to celebrate. See the January newsletter for more details and keep checking our website and social media […]
Thank you to our judges Lesley Trow and Helen Hankins. The critiques for the main classes are now available online.
The Club are saddened to hear the news that Alwyn Buchanan passed away in hospital on Sunday 6th November aged 90 years. Husband of our late Secretary, Val Buchanan, Alwyn was a Vice President and great supporter of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club over the years and until recently stewarded for us at our shows. […]
**Show Update** The WSSC Open Show on Sunday 20th November entry figures are: 41 dogs making 75 entries. Approximate timings are: 9am Show Opens 10am Judging of Dogs (21 making 27) 11.15am Judging of Special Awards Classes (22 making 22) 12.30pm LUNCH BREAK – home-cooked meals available 1.30pm Judging of Bitches (19 making 26) 2.45pm […]