Serekunda News
Lola pups at 8 weeks old
05 February 2012
We will be keeping the white,one has left, two blacks are booked so one only looking for a new home
Lola Pups at 5 weeksold
08 January 2012
Lola pups catching up on their sleep after a hectic move from one room to another!
Maybe at M & H show
20 March 2011
Yippee and shocked!!! Terrier specialist and experienced judge Mrs Susan Holroyd awarded Maybe Reserve Best In Show, from an entry of 260 all breeds and Best Puppy in Show at Morecambe and Heysham C A. Maybe is 7 1/2 mnths! Many thanks to Mrs Holroyd.
Lola at Westminster KC in New York- 14th Feb
14 February 2011
Lola being shown by Kim Russell at the Westminster KC dog show at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. There were 10 dogs and 8 bitches, all champions on show- a super spectacle and very competitve- Lola showed and moved well but didn't make the final cut. Her last show in the US before returning home and all things being well showing at Crufts in March with Kim.
Lola awarded her US Grand Champion Title
23 January 2011
Yippee!! Lola was awarded her US Grand Champion title after gaining all the necessary qualifications at the Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association Show at Ventura CA - many, many thanks to Kim Russell and her assistant Akiko!!
Kari & Leicester Pups- 17th Sept 2010
17 September 2010
Pups, yellow, blue, orange and green collar at rear, waiting to be played with. Blue collar went to Terry Steel of Steelthorn and Maybe is wearing the orange collar.
Kari & Leicester Pups- Sep 10
07 September 2010
Today, pups first time in the fresh air- really happy
Kari & Leicester Pups
05 September 2010
Four bitch pups, last couple of days before moving to new pen and some outside exercise
Kari & Leicester Pups
02 September 2010
Four super black bitches, mum Kari & dad Leicester everyone doing well!!
Lola now US Champion- July 2010
11 July 2010
Lola finished her US Championship handled by Kim Russell in July 2010, a nice run of wins including several Best of Winners and 3 majors- Thanks Kim, still waiting for photo
Envy- an Albert daughter
28 February 2009
Envy, Grandeur's Envy bred by Phyllis Blair is doing well in the US. At the age of 9 months she is well on the way to her US championship.
Micah, BOS at Westminster- Feb 2009 a Pearl son
09 February 2009
Micah, (Am Ch Penndragon Masaniello), bred & owned by Rick & Kim Bates and handled by Kim Russell of San Francisco, was awarded BOS at the Westminster Dog Show in New York. His dam, Pearl, (Am Ch Serekunda Pearls), whom I bred, went to Kim & Rick as a puppy, his sire is the well known Ch Ale Kai Mikimoto on Fifth. Pearl is a sister of Tiffany (Ch Serekunda Dream On At Kertellas) and Buffy (Ch Serekunda Trailblazer For Kamarri).
Ria is getting better
03 February 2009
Trish Farndon has told us that Ria is recovering from her mystery illness and hopes to have her back in the ring shortly- maybe Crufts. The omens are good for her, thinking of the success of the Sussex Spaniel, Stump, he went down with a similar mystery illness and nearly past over the bridge- but instead took a right turn- to win BIS at Westminster Show in New York at the age of 10!
Clarke, son of Truly and Max in Australia
31 January 2009
Clarke (Aust. Ch Somanic Up Up N'Away) finished his championship handled by owner Lance Wright. Clarke is brother of Lola
Truly- new Aussie Champion
11 January 2009
Lance Wright finished Truly, Serekunda True Love Amongst Somanic at Brisbane in grand style.
BUBA- Challenge Line Up Cut
06 December 2008
Final cut for Bitch CC at BUBA, from left: Tracy Ansell's Ch Somanic Venus in Blu Genes; CC winner Liz Lath's Sambuca's Ain't No Angel; Sarah O'Higgins's Sarnia Chasing A Dream; RCC winner Margaret's Somanic Dark 'N Delicious Of Serekunda- a very nice surprise!! Thanks to breed judge Margaret Kendal (Magin)
Chang is a Champion
06 October 2008
Well done to Janet Clare, owner of new Champion Serekunda Enter The Dragon Via Kelramo, Chang, at the SWPC show
Crufts 08- a very good day
06 March 2008
We were so pleased that Chang, Ria, Myfanwy, Kari & Truly did so well on the day- and it was a real boost when Ria was awarded the Reserve Bitch CC by judge Mrs Marita Rodgers- adding to a long line of Bitch success at Crufts for Serekunda.
Bridgets puppies
09 January 2008
We were delighted to meet up again with Bridget, living with Kim Russell Walz, who has a litter of 5 girls sired by Phyllis Blairs 'Perry'. They are a very pretty and sparky litter.
Meeting up with Albert and his family
08 January 2008
During our visit California we were so pleased to meet up with Albert, and owners Vicki and Glenn Zumwalt. We are sure that he and his poodle friend Fritz think they are in poodle heaven. They are so adored. We are indebted to the Zumwalts for looking after him so well. Ace joined the family at the end of January 2008.
Ria- BIS at Eastern Cts Poodle Club
25 November 2007
Ria wins Best in Show over all three sizes at Eastern Counties PC- a great result for her owners Trish & Tina
Leicester paying attention
18 November 2007
Leicester at 7 months has learnt to pay attention to his boss & handler, Tim Brazier at a show at Monroe, north of Seattle WA
Kari & Ria- 1st & 2nd Junior @ SPC- Nov 07
10 November 2007
Breed judge Sue Kent awarded 1st place to Kari and 2nd to sister Ria in a strong Junior class at the Standard Poodle Club annual show.
Tiffany at SPC-Nov 07
10 November 2007
Tiffany(Ch Serekunda Dream On At Kertellas) owned by Roger Bayliss & Andrew Hogbin winning from the pet class at SPC show
Chang wins RCC at SWPC-Nov 07
04 November 2007
Breed judge Linda Barker awarded Chang (Serekunda Enter The Dragon At Kelramo) his 3rd RCC, handled by Mhairi Aikman. The CC went to Donny (Ch Afterglow the Big Tease) who gained his Championship and his 3rd BIS win
Kari in Junior class at SWPC-Nov 07
04 November 2007
Kari just squeezed into the Junior class (12-18mnths) and was awarded second place in a tough class by breed judge Linda Barker
Chang wins DCC Midland Cts Show-Oct 07
28 October 2007
Mr Terry Nethercott awarded Chang his first CC at Midlands Counties Show, Reserve was Am Ch Afterglow the Big Tease (Donny), who beat Ch Huffish on Every Street in the Open Class. Chang won out of Limit Class and was handled by Mhairi Aikman. Ria was again awarded Best Puppy Standard.
Ria & Kari @ Northumberland PC- Oct 07
07 October 2007
Ria & Kari line up in the Puppy Class. Ria goes on to win the class and the RCC, Kari got a third in the class. A good result for both, Ria maintained her elegant progress and success, and Kari almost kept her feet on the floor!! See the movies!
PCA Regional- Sep 07- Ace
19 September 2007
Margaret visited LA to attend tha PCA Regional Show on 19th Sep, this was followed by two Specialities and two All Breed shows, a very busy five days for KimRussell Walz and her team. Ace was awarded Reserve Winners dog at the Regional on 19th and at the Speciality on 20th- a good result against high quality competition
Honor & Albert Pups at 9 weeks-Sep 07
18 September 2007
Contented pups resting at home of breeder Kim & Rick Bates in California
Arthur at Richmond -Sep 07
09 September 2007
Arthur has now got an almost full coat and shows his paces under breed judge Sharon Pine- placing fourth
Poodle June 07-See movies of BOB & BStd
15 June 2007
Best of Breed, final selection by Judge Mr Ed Bivin from some 60 dogs & bitches from the Variety Class, Dogs on the left and Bitches on the right, Regular class Winner at the end of each line. Held in Salisbury, Maryland on 15th June 2007. See movies for Best Standard & BOB
Visit to PCA-June 2007
14 June 2007
Margaret & Wendall get a good look at Geisha, handled by Kim at PCA- see movies
13 June 2007
Ace is 2nd left handled by Kim Russell Walz and Beau 2nd right handled by Terry Bernier. Competing in a class of 17 dogs, being placed 3rd and 4th respectively under Mr Ed Bivin- a very good result- see movies
Two sisters at Southern Counties -June 2007
01 June 2007
Myfanwy, left in photo, sister of Kari in her first show was placed third in a large puppy class over her sister Kari.
Arthur at Bath- May 07
01 June 2007
Arthur competing in an ultra competitive Open class, showing 11 months of coat growth after having been trimmed right back, still needing more on the top and neck- but work in progress!
Truly at Southern Counties-June 07
01 June 2007
Truly looking elegant as always at Southern Counties show, handled by Sue Els, since Crufts she has got RCC's but not the elusive CC- sure it will come soon!
The Pups at Bath- May 2007
28 May 2007
The sisters, Kari & Ria compete at Bath Championship with Kari being successful, under breed specialist Michelle James
Pups win at Birmingham National-11th May 07
11 May 2007
Vicky's & Wilson's pups win Minor Puppy Bitch (6/9 Mth) class. Ria, on the left, handled by Tina Ambridge for owner Trish Farndon,taking first place and Kari handled by Margaret, second, from a large class. Many thanks to breed specialist judge, Ms Judith Catlow. A good start at 27 weeks old!!
Kari@5mnths
10 April 2007
Kari being stacked at 5 months
Arthurs first show in UK
01 April 2007
Arthur had his first run out at Scottish PC show at Dumfries on 1st April 07, also in the ring with Donny, Am Ch Afterglow The Big Tease
Great news of Beau
25 March 2007
Beau- Serekunda Symphony at Highgate wins his first major at Bremerton WA handled and presented by Terry Bernier!!!!!!!!!
Crufts-BOB & BOS - 07
11 March 2007
Truly (Serekunda True Love Amongst Somanic) wins BOS under Roger Bayliss handled by Virpi Pesonen (Finland). Shucks, our 4th BOS at Crufts, following her Grandma, Aunt and Mother! Thanks also to joint owner Marlene Carter for keeping her coat on!! BOB was Swe/Pol Ch Huffish On Every Street, congrats to Miss Sandell and Mr Cronander.
Crufts-Veteran Class Winner
11 March 2007
Katy (Ch & Am Ch Serekunda Spice Girl) handled by Martin Gregory (USA) wins the Veteran Bitch class from six in the ring. Our enduring thanks to Kim Russell- Walz for "...turning our cart horse into a race horse...(Susan Frazer- Bibelots)"
Crufts- Truly in Post Graduate Class
11 March 2007
Truly (Serekunda True Love Amongst Somanic) handled and trimmed by Virpi Pesonen (Finland), she looks outstanding in her Scandanavian trim, on her way to winning the Post Graduate class of 27 bitches!! and then to top honours.......
Crufts- Katy in Veteran Class
11 March 2007
Katy (Ch & Am Ch Serekunda Spice Girl) stacked in Veteran Class, showing her super type, and she moves like no other too, on the day! except maybe her daughter? Handled by Martin Gregory (Gregmar) of USA.
Kari at 4 months- Mar 07
06 March 2007
Kari and the Daffs, hi! its Springtime!
Ria (aka Dot) at 3 months- Feb 07
05 February 2007
Photo of Dot, Vicky's pup, at just 3 months old
Kari at 3 months- Feb 07
04 February 2007
Photos of Kari, Vicky's pup at just 3 months old
Fanny, Vicky 3rd Bitch puppy
30 January 2007
Photo of Vicky's taller bitch pup, Fanny, taken by her owner Pauline Roper at 12 1/2 weeks.
Headline of Pups-Jan 07
26 January 2007
Headline of Dot on the left and Kari on the right, now 12 weeks old. We think that Dot will be off to Trish in a few weeks time.
Good start to year for Chang- Jan 07
19 January 2007
Chang, owned by Janet Clare, continued with last years' success. In the first show of 2007, he was awarded 1st in Post Graduate Class at Manchester DS by breed specialist Mrs Betty Sillito-Pearson.
Vicky bitch pups at 10 weeks
15 January 2007
The remaining two bitch pups, now named, Kari on the right and Dot on the left
Headline of Pups at 9 weeks
06 January 2007
The current line up of pups two dogs and two bitches the taller pup is off to his new home on Sunday.
Vicky and her pups at 9 weeks
05 January 2007
Mum and pups still get on well, the pups are now 9 weeks old and see only a little of her. She has kept her coat well and hopes to be at the Manchester Show on 18th January
Vicky Pups at 8 weeks
30 December 2006
The pups are growing so much, their features are appearing and they all move on the lead, a very even litter. The smaller bitches have almost caught up in weight and height with their sister, second on the left who is off to a new home in Canterbury on New Years Eve
Vicky pups almost 7 weeks
21 December 2006
Last photo of the pups together, young Dylan, the white, has gone off to his new owners in Scotland. Vicky withdrew her services at 6 weeks, They are all thriving and spend a bit of time outdoors. All are looking very nice.
Vicky Pups Headline at 44 days
17 December 2006
We're just woken up- not more pictures!!
Vickys Pups Headline at 37 days
12 December 2006
We want breakfast- where has she gone?!
Its a big world out there!
08 December 2006
Let me out of here- or else!
Arthur & Kate- Dec 06
07 December 2006
Wanting to share! But I have just been bathed and spruced up, my coat is 5 months old now!
Vicky pups at one month old
03 December 2006
Pups in the whelping box, just getting there legs. They have been staggering around for a few days now, but getting stronger each day.
Vicky
03 December 2006
Pups are now up and about, it will be a lot of fun in a few days time!
Vicky pups at 24 days
27 November 2006
Pups are still mostly sleeping and eating, putting on loads of weight. Started weaning them at 3 weeks, steak of course, and they think it is lovely, but started porridge today. Moving about a bit for the last week, but Mum is doing a good job and the pups are not really bothered with exercise!! just yet!
Vicky pups at 10 days
13 November 2006
The pups are getting larger-now 10 days old, the smaller black bitch was first to open her eyes today!
Geisha at 4 months plus
10 November 2006
Geisha, bred by Kim & Rick Bates, dam Pearl, sire Miki.
Geisha @ 4 1/2 months
10 November 2006
Playtime! Geisha looking pretty
Vicky has a litter of six
04 November 2006
Vicky and her six pups are all doing well, 3 black girls, 2 black boys and a white boy were born Friday 3rd Nov, each weighing 9 to 11 ozs. Our thanks to Audrey Cornwell, owner of father Wilson, Ch Magin Team Handsome at Tazmitch.
More success for Chang & Toni
29 October 2006
At the Midland Counties Show on Oct 28th both did well in the Post Graduate classes judged by Mr T Mather. Chang was awarded first place and his sister Toni was second, both were handled by their owners, Janet Clare and Tina Ambridge.
Visit to Seattle & San Francisco Oct 06
23 October 2006
During mid October we had a lovely trip to the West Coast of US to see friends and pups sired by Albert & Arthur. Photo is of Ace, dam Nina, sire Albert, bred by Sally Roberts, Canisy
Kelly at 5 months
21 October 2006
Kelly, bred by Kim Russel, dam Bridget, sire McCoy
Beau at 4 moths
18 October 2006
Beau, bred by Nancy House of Seattle, dam, Nicole, sire Albert.
Northumbria PC Championship Show
01 October 2006
Vicky was placed 2nd in Limit class by Finnish judge Mr J Leiviska
Same web site layout, but changed input !!!
12 September 2006
Thanks to the inspiration and perspiration of our webmaster, Chris Price, we are now able to edit and add to this website without calling on him to do the grafting work, of adding or subtracting text or photos, dogs, news, pedigrees or inserting new movies. Chris has scrapped the previous conventional web design and designed a new database that allows us to make changes to the site without him being called upon. The gestation of the new database was very long, and during our peak showing season, but it gives us a flexibility that we didn't really expect but had hoped for- many thanks to Chris
Success again for Chang & Wison
10 September 2006
Mr Derek Smith awarded Chang 1st Place in a tough Post Graduate Class at Richmond, Wilson was again BOB- congrats to owner Audrey Cornwell (Tazmitch) and his breeder Margaret Kendall (Magin)-see his pic in Sires section
Vicky bred to Wilson
05 September 2006
Vicky was mated to Wilson, a week or so ago, pups hoped for 1st week in November.
Yes- see in Movies (also in Memories)
27 August 2006
Movie of Yes, only pup from a litter sired by long gone Ch Eaton Affirm, famously behind many of todays Standards. She is a beautiful bitch, bred by Dennis McCoy, Randy Garren & J & J Lacey, owned by Toni & Martin Sosnoff, handled by Tim Brazier. Also see photo in Memories
Poodle Club of America- National- see Movies section
16 June 2006
Best Standard judged by Frank Sabella & BOB judged by Dennis McCoy
Vicky placed 1st in Post Grad at SKC
19 May 2006
Peter Young, well respected breed specialist, awarded first to Vicky in Post Graduate class at the Scottish KC Champ show held in Edinburgh on 19th May. Handled by Margaret, a good result. An entry of 62.
Truly awarded Puppy Group 4 at Birmingham National-
11 May 2006
Truly, handled by joint owner Marlene Carter, won best Standard Poodle Pup, judged by Mrs V Kellard, and then went on to awarded 4th place in Puppy Utility Group!! she is such an elegant pup and can really move beautifully, has a problem keeping her feet on the floor though- a great day, great weather too!
Truly awarded Best Standard Puppy at WELKS
28 April 2006
Judge, the Hon. Anna Marshall awarded Truly her first win, Best Standard Puppy at WELKS Championsip Show on 28th April 06. Truly was handled by her joint owner Marlene Carter. A total of 95 stds were entered in the show, including 22 pups!
Arthur now a US Champion
22 April 2006
At last Arthur, in April, has got his act together!! At Yosemite KC he was winners dog, both days, earning 4 points, then on 15/16th at Sacramento KC he won back to back 3 point majors. Then at Chief Solano KC on 22nd April he won his fourth major and 3 points- which finished him with 4 majors and 17 points. Well done to his handler Kim Russell-Walz and her assistant Ari- and thank you
Crufts- see Movies section
11 March 2006
Movies of Crufts-Dog & Bitch CCs, BOB & BP. Judged by Mrs M Nathan. These are quite large files and really require Broadband to speed up downloading.
Best in Show at Trent To Tweed Open Show
05 March 2006
Margaret awards Roger Bayliss Minature Poodle, Kertellas Its A Secret, Best in Show at the Trent To Tweed Poodle Club Open Show in February 2006