English springer spaniels
Peasblossom
Our Journey
Dave and I started out together in 2005 with just three springers, Summer, Eden and Honey. Sadly Honey had been diagnosed by then with Chronic Hepatitis and despite some really good times with her, where we excitedly planned some puppies, it was not to be. She was very special to us and her loss was a devastating blow. Not long before Honey died, we purchased Cepen Celtic Charm from Karl Payne's successful kennel in the West Country. 'Izzie' was to be the foundation bitch of our new kennel. Alanea Charm joined us soon after, a liver, white and tan bitch sired by Sh Ch Calvdale Crimewatch and out of the lovely Alanea Carisma.
Around that time too, I was spending a lot of time looking at websites mainly those of Swedish breeders. After losing Honey, we decided that in order to move forwards we needed to look at what else was available to us. We were smitten with many of the dogs and fell completely in love with Wongan Kadenza who had been imported from Australia by Helene & David Bjorkman in Sweden. We very cheekily emailed and asked if they would consider sending 'Lleyton' to us in the UK! We were thrilled when Helene agreed to send him for one month as any more would be too difficult for her. Lleyton flew to England for his holiday but of course, as our luck would have it, Eden failed to come in season as planned for the first time in her entire life! Semen was taken and stored for the right girl later on however.
When we drove Lleyton back to Sweden, we saw Seamus for the first time. He was just three weeks old and we were beyond happy when Helene agreed to us having one of the dog puppies from Kylie's litter to Fritz, Ch Barecho Fun For the Future. The rest, of course, is history. Such a long wait ensued, eleven months then before dogs could come into the UK but Seamus was worth every second! He had a wonderful showing career, taking 21 CCs, BOB at Crufts, Best In Show at an All Breed Champ Show, titles in several countries - the list of unforgettable moments that he gave us is endless. More important than all of that though, was the dog himself, the kindest, gentlest dog we could have ever wished for. We count ourselves so lucky to have been able to share our lives with him and he remains the benchmark for everything that has followed him.
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While we waited for Seamus to arrive, Izzie produced our first Peasblossom litter to Sh Ch Mompesson Royal Destiny. 'Lila', Peasblossom Aria, (below) stayed with us and enjoyed a super show career. Really the most lovely girl inside and out, who achieved her title much to our absolute delight.
Our second Peasblossom litter produced 'Rattan' who gained her title for Trudy Topliss' Beresford kennel in Yorkshire. Sh Ch Peasblossom Butterfly was a daughter of 'Grynet', a Lleyton daughter and the lovely male, Ch Trollangens Maximum Effect. We were lucky enough to have Grynet on loan for a year before she was returned in whelp to Sh Ch Roandew Dez Diddit. The Peasblossom 'C' litter was produced by Teasel, Alanea Flame For Peasblossom and the father was Seamus,
producing Peasblossom Chance and his sister, Peasblossom Caress. 'Mattie' made a great start too before leaving for a new life in Holland at Kennel van het Veense Springertje where she gained her title. Kye stayed here where he also gained his title, not least thrilled us beyond words when he was awarded Best of Breed at Crufts in 2013 under judge, Marion Stowe.
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After Seamus' arrival from Sweden, we welcomed 'Holly', Barecho Qualified To Show who gained her title and who gave us ‘Hope’ (P Heaven Sent) who gained her International title and was a World Winner in 2012. Also, dear 'Halle' (P Hope) who in turn produced for us, 'Millie', Sh Ch P Moonstruck. In between all of this, Lila produced the beautiful 'Robin', P Escape to Beresford who gained his title before sadly passing away much too soon. His sister 'Elin' produced for us our glorious 'Rafferty' (P Jester) who lives each day as if it is his last and more than matched his Dad, Seamus, in the CC gathering stakes.
So that is a very short resume. Of course along the way, there have been as many disappointments and set-backs as there have been successes but we try to keep ploughing forwards. We still have the same 'ideals' when it comes to springers even though those ideals are often harder to find. We are still always on the look out for suitable sires for our girls and spend a great deal of time making plans and considering all of our options to hopefully make the best possible choices.
