3x Championships UK 1-2.8.2026

Paignton Championship Show
Unique Team Style of Mary – 3rd in a very strong Any Colour Open Dog class.
Unexpected Miracle Dermott – unplaced in an even larger Any Colour Open Bitch class.
Valkyrie Dermott – Reserve.
Alongside Paignton, we also entered the Devon & Cornwall Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show, where Challenge Certificates were on offer.

This was the moment when the weekend completely exceeded all my expectations.
Rory – Reserve in Any Colour Open.
Tim – VHC in Any Colour Open.
Viky – 1st Junior, 1st Novice, 1st Yearling and 1st Limit.These results meant not only qualification for Crufts 2027, but also Kennel Club Stud Book Numbers for both Tim and Viky, giving them lifetime qualification for Crufts.

National Gundog Association Championship Show – Great Malvern
Returning to Great Malvern was incredibly emotional for me. Many years ago, this was where my UK journey first began, so coming back brought back so many wonderful memories.
Tim and Rory were once again entered in Any Colour Open.
Tim – 3rd
Rory – VHC
And then came Viky…She won Junior, Yearling, Maiden and Limit, before being awarded the Reserve Challenge Certificate against an outstanding line-up of beautiful and highly successful bitches.