Tarka was my foundation bitch, bred by Gael Stenton.

The moment I saw her at 8 weeks old, I knew she was special. She proved her worth in the show ring and as a great producer, rearing three beautiful litters and passing on her quality down several generations

She excelled in the field, still picking up and working the beating line at 12 years old.

We kept Roma from Tarka’s first litter in 1992 by the legendary Wynsett Jumpin’ Jack Flash.

She had her moments in the show ring but was happier at home as Mum’s constant companion.

Beautiful Ccesca, my constant companion. She loved life. I have great memories of her with hordes of children, sitting on her bench at Crufts, having pictures taken. She loved the attention.

Together we walked 11 miles across the Malvern hills, she came to London on the train when I had my interview for my promotion, played to the crowds at Discover Dogs and

spent days up on the heath when we were flying model rockets, trying to retrieve them.

She always greeted you with a smile, a real dog in a million.

I will never forget the wonderful times we shared before her life was cut short, aged 6 years old.

It broke my heart to say goodbye.

 

Ccesca (centre) on the Malvern hills	Ccesca with Eva's pups

In the summer of 2006 we had to say goodbye to Armando Nannina (Nina), aged 15 and a half.
She was my third Spinone, a bit of a madam and very
stubborn, but a fantastic hunting dog, working up till the age of 10.
She spent her retirement years living with my mum.

Poor Cashmere from Bella and Chicco¹s litter developed an infection at 11 weeks old and despite all efforts, the vets were unable to save him. We wanted to put him on the Memories page for his devoted owners Jon and Shelley. They wrote these few words.

"Cashmere was only in our lives for a short time, but in that time he touched our hearts in a way that will stay with everyone who loved him forever. He may be gone to be forever young, but will never, ever be forgotten."