FORTHCOMING EVENTS

I entered the world of Pure Bred Dogs in 1969 when, on the death of my father, I purchased an English Springer Spaniel for my mother. I took up showing, then, in 1973, the first "Wongan" litter of Springers was born. Miniature Poodles and American Cockers later followed this breed. My husband David and I have bred 108 champions to date and made up another 19.

 “Wongan” ESS hold the record for the number of breed specialty BIS wins in Australia and we thank the UK breeders who generously parted with their stock in the mid ‘70s. Ch Monclare Sugar N Spice (Imp UK) was the dam of thirteen champions, two by Ch Mompesson Midsumer Lad (Imp UK) eight by Ch Clanach Argyle Tartan and three by NZ/Aust Ch Hawkhill Crepello (Imp UK) and from these matings, a great female line was created. Ch Wongan Dynasty was the foundation of Alhambra Australia; her daughter Wongan Misty Blue was the dam of NZ/Aust Ch Wongan Secret Sensation who not only bred a lovely line of bitches for both ‘Maketawa’ and ‘Sandicam’, but also was the dam of Gr Ch Wongan Amazing Grace. This bitch holds the Specialty BIS record for bitches and is the dam of the famous siblings, Ch Wongan Flying High, Gr Ch/Sw Ch/ Sth Af Ch Wongan High Flyer and SEU(u)CH PLCH Ch Wongan Kadenza and SEU(u)CH PLCH Wongan Romanza at Barecho, exported to Sweden in 2003 and who have had significant influence over there.
 
 American Cockers featured prominently in the ‘70s and ‘80s with Eng Sh/Aust Ch Hirontower Elvire Madigan (Imp UK) producing eleven champions, one of which was NZ/Aust Ch Wongan Proper Posiedon who was Top Dog in the country in 1982. In the last few years we had a Cavalier join the family. Gr Ch Melloway Excalibur was Top Toy Dog in Australia in 2007 and #7 All Breeds. A more recent addition is a Papillon who has sufficient championship points for her title, but needs to qualify after her first birthday.

I have held executive positions on Specialty and All Breeds Clubs, am a Life Member and immediate Past President of the Victorian English Springer Spaniel Club and, since 1993, I have held an All Breeds judging license. I am also an accredited ANKC Tester for licensing dog judges. As a retired teacher, I am passionate about Education and have been involved in Judges' Training for many years. I have judged in the U.S.A., Finland, Sweden, Canada, India, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, The Philippines and China as well as extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand. I have been fortunate to judge several specialty shows both here and overseas, including the Curly Coated Retriever Club and Jack Russell Terrier Club of Finland, the Canadian Keeshond National and the English Springer Spaniel Club of Sweden. I am very much looking forward to my appointment to judge your show.