Calvdale English Springer Spaniels
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JANUARY lovely bit of news to start the year
We’re thrilled that Sh Ch Calvdale Ever Thus JW, pictured left with granddaughter Elizabeth, was awarded Top Stud Dog in Breed for 2025. Over the years, he has sired numerous Show Champions for us and other kennels.
Adding to the celebrations, our Top Puppy in Breed for 2025, Elazlan Elle for Leather bred by Elizabeth and owned by us, enjoyed an outstanding year. A particular highlight was winning Best Puppy in Show at Driffield Championship Show, expertly handled by a talented young handler.
We’re incredibly proud that our home-bred dogs, raised and cared for in North Yorkshire by our family of dedicated breeders and handlers, have been recognised by both Breed Specialists and All-Rounder judges alike.
Our sincere thanks go to all the judges who appreciated our dogs’ qualities, and to everyone who supports us behind the scenes. We couldn’t do it without you. 🏆🐾
ShCh Calvdale Ever Thus JW
Elazlan Elle For Leather JW
It's not all about dog showing at Calvdale ... versatile as well as beautiful
May Birmingham National Champ Show - Judge Mr D M Lewis
Another super critique from our judge for Ada gaining BPIB
1st Puppy bitch Calvdale Infinity
Attractive puppy bitch of lovely type and balance with a pleasing feminine outline. Sweet head and
gentle expression, good reach of neck flowing into clean shoulders and a firm, level topline. Well
ribbed for age with good bone and substance, standing on tidy feet. Moved soundly and freely in both
directions, covering the ground with confidence and holding her shape throughout. Presented in
excellent coat and condition and was a worthy winner of both the class and Best Puppy in Breed.
Lovely critiques for the two sisters currently gracing the puppy rings
Puppy Bitch.
1st Place 9-month-old L&W bitch, with a lovely outgoing nature to show herself off with confidenceand style. She demonstrates remarkable maturity for her age and presents a pleasing, compact outline. She stands out for her harmonious proportions and corresponding angulation. Her pretty, well-balanced head has good length to the foreface, low-set ears, and eyes beginning to darken, allcontributing to a soft expression. She has a good length of neck, excellent depth and development of
forechest, ribs nicely sprung to a short loin, and a lovely rear assembly. A happy, ground-covering mover, just a touch close behind at present. Her coat and presentation are beautiful. A bright future ahead. I was delighted to award her BPIB.
2nd Place - Calvdale Infinity (Mr & Mrs M Calvert)
Litter sister to the winner, and very much two peas in a pod, another super youngster. Today, I felt her sister had a slight edge in maturity and was a bit more settled on the move. She also displays balance, with good length of leg and depth, although she doesn't yet quite match her sister's forechest. She holds a firm topline and strong, wide hindquarters. Slightly more unsettled on the move today, so she had to settle for second place today
and Bea wasn't to be left out winning the RCC
1st Place Sh Ch Calvdale Flutter JW (Mr & Mrs M Calvert)
Exceptionally classy and full of breed type, this 5-year-old LWT bitch presented a lovely picture on the stack. She is in full bloom and displays complete maturity. She has a compact outline and flowing body lines. Her head is the epitome of femininity, with ideal proportions, a kind almond-shaped eye, and low-set ears that beautifully frame her face. Her reachy neck seamlessly flows into a well-held topline. She combines ample bone and substance with elegance. The brisket is well let down, ribs are
nicely sprung, and her strong, wide quarters show a good bend of stifle without exaggeration. On the move, she shows herself to great advantage in profile, holding a lovely outline, though she was a fraction close behind today. Immaculately presented and sympathetically handled RCC
".... as long as I can look into your eyes mum, I will know you love me ...."
Jo (aka Calvdale Scaramouche Jones
A warm welcome to the website of Calvdale English Springer Spaniels
Hi, for those of you that don’t know me my name is Nicola Calvert, married to Martin and live in North Yorkshire. I have two lovely daughters Abbi and Angela. You may have seen Angela showing her Welsh Springer Spaniels under the Changangel affix. Angela and her husband Andrew have 3 gorgeous daughters, Elizabeth, Alexandra and Catherine all of whom are the apple of our eyes and seem to be following in grandmothers steps with showing dogs and or their ponies
Canines and Equines have always played a huge part in my life my Mother bred and exhibited both Poms and Danes (the sublime and the ridiculous) under the Fullate affix for many years. It was almost automatic that having been involved in dog showing from being tiny, that I should eventually take up my own affix and exhibit in my own right.
About
Calvdale English Springer Spaniels
'Calvdale' was applied for to the KC in 1980, and since has enjoyed numerous successes in the show world. I first awarded CC's
in ESS in 1993 in the UK and have also judged abroard on many occasions. I was honoured to being given the opportunity to judge the breed at Crufts in 2016 which is the highlight of any judges career and an experience which was very much enjoyed. I also take a keen interest in several other breeds, in particular, Cocker Spaniels and have judged three Breed Club shows. Aside from ESS and cockers I also judge a number of other gun dog breeds at Open Show level, and have passed breed assessments for Weimaraner, Golden Retirever, Flatcoat Retriever and Hungarian Vizsla.
I have met some lovely people along the way and some who are sadly no longer around that were instrumental in ‘getting me started’. To folk like John and Sylvia Skilbeck (Skilleigh), Alan and Margaret Bower Bowswood, Sue Shaw and my dear friend Joan Hill (Esholt) now in Canada, I shall always be eternally grateful and shall never forget their assistance and guidance . Whilst I am always looking forward to meet what is coming next, I never forget where I started or with whom.
Calvdale are members of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme and are Proud to announce that we have been awarded the Kennel Club 'Accolade Of Excellence' in association with the ' Accredited Breeder Scheme' Calvdale were one of the first 12 breeders, all breeds, in the country to have attained this prestigious award which we are delighted to receive
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About Calvdale
'Calvdale' was applied for to the KC in 1980, and since has enjoyed numerous successes in the show world. I first awarded CC's
in ESS in 1993 in the UK and have also judged abroard on many occasions. I was honoured to being given the opportunity to judge the breed at Crufts in 2016 which is the highlight of any judges career and an experience which was very much enjoyed. I also take a keen interest in several other breeds, in particular, Cocker Spaniels and have judged three Breed Club shows. Aside from ESS and cockers I also judge a number of other gun dog breeds at Open Show level, and have passed breed assessments for Weimaraner, Golden Retirever, Flatcoat Retriever and Hungarian Vizsla.
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