THE FOUNDATION

I was fortunate indeed to welcome these two bitches to Kastrian.  They are the foundation of my current line.
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GLENNTREE INVITATION TO KASTRIAN Sh.C.M.
Sh.Ch. Charbonnel Warlord J.W. x Glenntree Fascination J.W.

I waited a long time for April and she was worth the wait. An absolute treasure who was in the cards at Championship Shows being awarded her Stud Book Number by gaining a second place in Limit.

At Open Shows, she was B.O.B. over 30 times and also gained the following accolades:

Best In Show
Northwich and District Canine Society
Judge: Meg Purnell-Carpenter
Best In Show
Burnley and District Canine Society
Judge: Mick Taylor
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MARADA ELEGANT ELIZABETH AT KASTRIAN Sh.C.M.
Sh.Ch. Asquanne Gillespie J.W. x Sh.Ch. Marada Pure Elegance J.W.


Beth was full of fun from the word go and gave so much in the show ring. She was consistently well placed at Championship Shows including several firsts, gaining her Stud Book number by achieving first place in Limit.

At Open Shows, she was B.O.B. on many occasions and went on to be awarded the following prizes:

Best Puppy in Show
Morecambe and Heysham Canine Society
Judge: Jim Outterside
Reserve Best Puppy in Show
North Wales Cocker Spaniel Club
Judge: Moira Forfar
Best in Show
Yorkshire Gundog Club
Judge: Sharon Pinkerton
Best in Show
Darlington and District Canine Society
Judge: Jane Cule
Reserve Best in Show
Hebden Bridge Canine Society
Judge: Keith Derry
Beth returned to the show ring, in style, qualifying for The Cocker Spaniel Club Veteran Challenge.

Beth thoroughly enjoyed competing in the Veteran Challenge and I thoroughly enjoyed showing her. She was two days off her eighth birthday. Beth had many compliments from other exhibitors and finished third best Veteran in match under David Bell.


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Beth competing in one of the rounds.

Beth posing at the veteran challenge.