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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 Chicco's 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."
Cuba has 4 CC's & 4 RCC's
15th September 1999 - 9th November 2008

Epithelium Nostromo at Hollutrix (Imp) x Sh Ch Montecani Peaches
Cuba, full of character, very naughty and was definitely Top Dog at Montecani. Her favourite pastime was scavenging and running off!
Eva has 3 CC's & 2 RCC's
15th September 1994 - 4th December 2009
Hip Score 4:3

Wynsett Jumpin’ Jack Flash x Gaesten Pinot Rosa Del Montecani
Eva was my first homebred Champion, also known as 'Raggy'
Always happiest lying by the Aga or out in the Sun, she preferred a laid back approach to life!
She lived to the grand old age of Fifteen and a Half and is still sadly missed.
Nando has 3 CC's & 1 RCC
2nd September 1997 - 12th February 2011
Hip Score 2:4
Sh Ch Brody Dal Podere Antico at Wynsett x Sh Ch Montecani Peaches
Sh Ch Montecani Millenium Gold
On 12th February 2011 I had to say Goodbye to Nando, aged 13. He was a true Dog in a Million. Never put a paw wrong throughout his whole life. He was the sweetest boy you could ever meet and everyone who met him fell instantly in love. Not only a Show Champion and excellent Gundog, he was my 'Big Man' and was so very special to me.

If it should be that I grow weak,
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done,
for this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
don't let your grief then stay your hand,
for this day more than all the rest,
your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
what is to come must hold no fears,
you'd not want me to suffer so,
the time has come please let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
and please stay with me to the end,
hold me firm and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.

Please do not grieve it must be you,
who has this painful thing to do,
we've been so close, we two these years,
don't let your heart hold back the tears.

"A good dog never dies. He always stays. He walks besides you on crisp autumn days when frost is on the fields and winter's drawing near. His head is within our hand in his old way."
Mary Carolyn Davies
Ava has 1 CC
6th March 2003 - 23rd October 2011
Hip Score 5:8

Sh Ch Brody Dal Podere Antico at Wynsett (Imp) x Montecani It’s a Love Thing
Montecani Moon River
Ava knew she was beautiful and loved to have her picture taken!
In Feb 2008 Ava produced a lovely litter with Babio, see ‘Previous litters’

Semi Retired from the ring, but appeared at Crufts 2011 in Veteran winning a second place.