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Dogs From The Past

These dogs from the past hold a very special place in our hearts.

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Sprucewood Briar  (Labrador Retriever)

Born in 1977 Gelert was Kath’s first purebred dog.  A yellow with a very interesting pedigree.  His father was a gamekeepers dog with many of the famous old kennels behind him.  His mother was from show stock and again many of the well respected affix’s there.

This was the dog to start Kath’s interest in the gundog breeds, their pedigrees and their abilities.

 

Johndy Creme Velvet  (Labrador Retriever)

This yellow bitch was the start of Wendy’s 20 plus years in the show ring. (her interest in the breed began with a Labrador cross)

 

Velvet was a yellow of the most loving, biddable temperament.  Put to Lugsmill Barrister of Linjor produced a very nice litter.  Four of these puppies went as Guide Dogs and were a great success.

 

 

Brackenlea Tess  (Golden Retriever)

Kath’s second dog was bought as a family pet but soon became her first show dog.  Tess  was a fabulous family dog and was shown for a while as a yearling.  We gained a VHC at a Golden Retriever Club Championship show and, among other placings, a Best of Breed at an Open Show in Neath.  Unfortunately, as Kath became more interested in the world of show dogs Tess became less so !!

 

Nantddu Diamond for Bryncae (Field Spaniel)

TIA came to Kath in 1993 and was the first to be registered under her BRYNCAE affix.  It was a picture in a book that had started Kaths interest in the Field Spaniel.  There followed many years of success in the showring and in the Minor Breeds working tests and training days. Kath was delighted to be awarded the RCC at Crufts one year.  Also at this time Kath had the honour of judging a Minor Breeds Working Test for WSSCSW.

 

Linjor Liebchen of Eddytion  (Labrador Retriever)

A 2nd litter from Velvet was not to be so Wendy bought in this black bitch from Linda Major’s successful kennel – Suede.  Shown lightly as a youngster but just did not enjoy it.  Kept by Wendy as a loving pet.