Whitfield English Cockers

31/01/2023

Not a great picture because Doc had just about enough of standing still. Here is his 4 pt major.
Huge thank you to judge Dr. Adam Stafford King.

29/01/2023

While in Florida we went to some dog shows. Whitfield Windover I'm Your Huckleberry aka Doc went WD&BOS two days for a 3 & 4 pt major from the 6-9 class.
Doc is by GCh. Tarrendayle Whitfield Collude x Ch. Whitfield Queen of Spades at Windover

12/11/2022

GCh. Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up aka Francis
Love this boy

28/09/2022

28/09/2022

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15/09/2022

A cyanobacteria bloom advisory has been issued for Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, NH. A cyanobacteria bloom has been observed around Bear, Pine and Threemile Islands. A sample collected 9/13/22 west of Bear Island had a density of 100,000 cells/mL of Gloeotrichia, and 16,600 cells/mL of Dolichospermum (total of 116,600 cyanobacteria cells/mL). Advisories are issued when cyanobacteria cell concentrations exceed 70,000 cells/mL. As a precaution, NHDES encourages residents, to stay out of the water experiencing elevated cyanobacteria conditions, and to keep their pets out the water as well. Details: https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/state-issues-cyanobacteria-bloom-advisory-lake-winnipesaukee-meredith-nh

12/09/2022

Not to be out done Francis
is now Grand Ch.Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up
Bred and owned by Karen Whitfield and Erin McKechnie. Francis has already out done all expectations. He finished his Championship after a BOB over 5 specials and a Group 4 from the classes.
His first weekend as a special he won the Breed 3of the 5days was BOS twice, won RBIS owner handled as well as a OH Group 2and a regular Group 2.
Second weekend he won the Breed twice and finished his Grand...now to let him celebrate his second birthday next month.
He will be selectively specialed as he matures.

12/09/2022

What a day, we stayed local and Smalls aka Ainsley Whitfield Batting Order finished his Championship. Congratulations to Co breeder Co owner Karen Griswa.

09/09/2022

16/08/2022

A cyanobacteria advisory has been issued for Elm Brook in Hopkinton. Details: https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/state-issues-cyanobacteria-bloom-advisory-elm-brook-hopkinton-everett-reservoir

08/08/2022

A cyanobacteria bloom advisory has been issued for Baboosic Lake in Amherst. The bloom was first observed on 8/2/22 but had visually dissipated by the evening. Samples collected on 8/3/22 had cyanobacteria present, but below the advisory level. The bloom visually reappeared the morning of 8/4, appearing as bright green flecks on the surface of the water. More details: https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/state-issues-cyanobacteria-bloom-advisory-baboosic-lake-amherst-nh

01/08/2022

Cyanobacteria advisory issued for Lake Kanasatka in Moultonborough. The bloom is appearing as wispy aggregations of light green specks. This surface aggregation was first observed on 7/29/22 and has been seen in several locations across the lake. These cyanobacteria blooms should be avoided. More info: https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/state-issues-cyanobacteria-bloom-advisory-lake-kanasatka-moultonborough-nh-0

30/07/2022

A cyanobacteria bloom advisory has been issued for:
Greenwood Pond in Kingston
and
Jones Pond in New Durham
For details: https://www.des.nh.gov/resource-center/media-center/press-releases?category=Cyanobacteria

21/07/2022

After 36 yrs Francis is my first to finish completely in the Breed by class.
I have usually started them in puppy or used a handler because of work, health, or life in general.

11/07/2022

Well, what a weekend Francis had, he came out looking to start his Grand Championship and won 2 BOB'S, 2 BOS, pulled in the Group on Friday, a RBIS Owner handler on Friday, Sunday BOB , Group 2, and OH Group 2.
We are grateful to Breed judges Mr. Joe Walton and Mrs. Susan St. John Brown. Honored by Group Judge Mrs.Ann Savory Bolus and Owner Handler Group Judge Thomas Baldwin.
Thank you all for the wonderful compliments on Francis. He's only 18 months old, we think he has a bright future ahead of him.
CH.Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up Bred and Owned by Karen Whitfield and Erin McKechnie

07/07/2022

Ch Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up (Francis) RBIS Owner Handler in a beautiful line up. Wow just wow. Group judge Mrs.Anne Savory Bolus RBIS Mr. James Albrecht
Thank you .
Breeders/Owners Karen Whitfield and Erin McKechnie

01/07/2022

Why it's important to trim your dog's nails..

30/06/2022

Heads up folks

29/06/2022

This also applies to any golden, lab doodles. Stop paying money for mix breeds to breeders who only care about cash not healthy specimens of a breed.

28/06/2022

And don't even get me started on " silver labs" 😜

26/06/2022

Dog days of summer

24/06/2022

So proud of Francis. Winning under judges that know our breed and that I respect, definitely a weekend I won't forget.
Thank you judges Mr. Frank Kane, Ms. Dyane Baldwin,Mr. Terry Stacey

19/06/2022

Francis BOW for a 3pt major and new Champion 🏆

18/06/2022

So this happened today...BOB from the classes for a 5 pt major. Thank you Frank Kane what an honor.
Then a Group 4, Thank you Dyane Baldwin,Talk about a pinch me day !!! He now needs one single to finish.

15/06/2022

Another nice photo Thank you judge Mr. David L. Kittredge for this nice win.
Ainsley Whitfield Batting Order aka Smalls
Breeder/Owners Karen Griswa & Karen Whitfield
This boy is blowing my mind 2 weekends 11pts both majors 6-9 class!!!

15/06/2022

Love the official pic. Thank you Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine for this lovely win.
Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up aka Francis
Breeders/Owners Karen Whitfield & Erin McKechnie

06/06/2022

Thistle Whitfield's Lighten Up ( GCh Tarrendayle Whitfield Collude x Ch.Whitfield's Golden Thistle) Francis made us proud going Best Of Breed 4-6 at the 2021 National.
Francis much like his mother has taken his time to mature and still has a bit to go. We were absolutely thrilled to place with him in the Bred By class to much more mature dogs at the Regional.
He was BOW at New England Sporting Assoc. for a 4pt major then went RWD to Smalls in the afternoon.
Can't wait until he is fully mature. To me Francis is a very correct cocker. Thank you to all his fans and breeders who have been so complimentry of him. Bred and loved by Karen Whitfield & Erin McKechnie.

06/06/2022

When Karen Griswa sent me pics of this litter ( GCh.Ainsley's Special Order X Ch. Whitfield Danby Pond All Night Rave) I saw Smalls and knew he would be a fun puppy to show.
What a whirlwind it has been.
First weekend out to lead break for the National at 6 months, 2 BOB's, 5pts including a major !!!
AT the National placing even though he looked way too mature for 6-9 class. Second weekend out just 8 months old,New England Sporting Assoc. shows RWD AM show to Francis (his housemate) then afternoon show 4pt major BOW. He followed up the next two shows going BOW. 11pts.
Thank you Karen Griswa for letting Smalls make me enjoy showing dogs again!
Owned and bred by Karen Griswa and Karen Whitfield

03/06/2022

New England Sporting Assoc. shows AM show
Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up aka Francis ( orange roan) BOW 4 pt.
Ainsley Whitfield Batting Order aka Smalls ( Blue Roan) RWD
PM show Ainsley Whitfield Batting Order BOW 4pt
Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up RWD
Good boys

02/06/2022

I rarely do a passing posts but this girl has lived quite the life and touched so many lives here as well as the UK.
Celia was a dog like none other. She loved EVERYONE and NOTHING phased her. She was destined to touch many lives and bring many people into our lives.
Celia finished her AKC Championship here in short order. After all her health testing she embarked on a journey to her homeland to be the guest of Jane Simmonds and Andrew Jones.
At her first show she went BIS , always was in the ribbons and won her class at London cocker.
After her wonderful litter by Ch Kyna By Request she came home with 2 sons. A daughter(Shenmore She's a Rainbow)Andrew and Jane kept won well for them.
GrCh Shenmore Stateside (Rupert) stayed with me and sired several GrChampions one even finding his way to Toni Dennis at Tarrendayle in Australia.
Rupert now rules my granddaughters hearts.
Ch.Shenmore Special Request owned with Erin McKechnie even worked a bit in obedience as well.

After Celia came home she spent her retirement with a friend's son and his daughter. Here is where Celia really shined. She loved her people with her heart and soul. She was meant to be their heart dog. No one will miss her more than Marc & Nila.
I know if she could have she would have stayed forever with them but unfortunately that's not how life is.
Thank you Celia for bringing so many people into my life. You were one of a kind. I can NEVER thank Marc & Nila enough for all the love they showered on you.
Godspeed good girl, see you again one day.

Ch.Whitfield's Tri And Stop Me
(Tvaeraa Dexter x Ch. Whitfield's Sailor Moon)
9/02/2006- 6/01/2022

24/05/2022

Thistle Whitfield Lighten Up aka Francis
(GCh Tarrendayle Whitfield Collude x Ch. Whitfield's Golden Thistle) Bred by and loved by Karen Whitfield and Erin McKechnie.
another fabulous photo from Tom Weigand The Winning Image

15/05/2022

Always a good reminder

03/05/2022

Introducing Ainsley Whitfield Batting Order aka Smalls. Bred by Karen Griswa and myself.
Smalls first weekend out. BOB from the bred by puppy class at 6 months Saturday and Sunday, picking up a major.
Thank you Elaine Lessig and Pierrette McClean