DOGS' LIVES ARE TOO SHORT ~ THEIR ONLY FAULT REALLY
KEWSTOKE BLACK ROSE ~ Rosie
MURRAYHILL WOODCOCK OF DALBIERS x KAYMORE LUCINDA
DOB 23.2.1985
BVA/HD 6/7
Rosie my first Gordon Setter, was bred by Kay Moore, Kaymore Lucinda (Lucy was from Carol Laurie's Carorae line).
She had a marvelous temperament and was of good sound construction, a super foundation bitch.
Rosie just had one litter with Sh. Ch. Gladstone of Lourdace in 1988 and produced a litter of 11 puppies.
Travelled over the rainbow June 1996...XXX
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SH CH KEWSTOKE BRYONY BELLE ~ Charlie
Charlie ~ 1998
Sh Ch Gladstone of Lourdace X Kewstoke Black Rose
DOB 1.1.88
BVA/HD 11/11
A stunning girl, my first homebred show champion.
This photo taken at 10 years old
Ayrshire, Scotland 1990
Charlie's matings with Northinch Briar at Keepersgate produced some outstanding puppies...
A truly delightful girl to live with and totally unforgettable
Travelled over the rainbow August 1999...XXX
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KEWSTOKE CAERNIE ~ Patsy
SIRE: NORTHINCH BRIAR OF KEEPERSGATE (BVA/HD 4/4)
DAM: SH. CH. KEWSTOKE BRYONY BELLE (BVA/HD 11/11)
D.O.B. 1st February 1995
BVA/HD 5/6
Travelled over the rainbow September 2004....XXX
Patsy's enquiring expression?
Patsy ~ beautifully balanced girl, elegant with substance.
She had masses of coat, huge personality and her own fan club! Patsy had modest success in the show ring, generally she over animated herself, to our cost.
Her party trick was to climb on the dining table to grab your attention over the other dogs! Fortunately, there were never any accidents... my friends all told me she was ruined, but how could I chastise such a gorgeous girl?
From her litter to Carek Dark Command came Kewstoke Caernegie (Skye), foundation bitch of the Spingor affix ~ belonging to Barbara Nott-Bower.
Her accidental mating with Kewstoke Apprentice produced 4 offspring. One of them is Kewstoke Caernie's Darling ~ Maddie lives with Lesley and Phil in Cornwall. She has been trained by Lesley in agility with excellent results and has her dam's endearing temperament.
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SH CH KEWSTOKE CUILLIN ~ Lewis
Northinch Briar of Keepersgate X Sh Ch Kewstoke Bryony Belle
DOB 15.5.1991
BVA/HD 15/16
Lewis was owned by Barbara Nott-Bower and campaigned to gain his Sh Ch title. Barbara and I had great times at shows together in the 90's with our Kewstoke Gordons.
This handsome boy Lewis reached the grand age of 16 years, his personality and type live on in his progeny.
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KEWSTOKE CAILLEACH ~ Jamie
BOB & DCC at East of England 1997
NORTHINCH BRIAR OF KEEPERSGATE x SH CH KEWSTOKE BRYONY BELLE
DOB 28.1.94
Also owned and campaigned by Barbara Nott-Bower.
Jamie received 2CC's and several reserve CC's.
He was a gentle boy, the most gorgeous head and expression to melt your heart.
Sound with true movement, Barbara always showed her boys with skill and excellent handling.
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KEWSTOKE COKERNUTS ~ Dennis
SIRE: NORTHINCH BRIAR AT KEEPERSGATE x SH CH KEWSTOKE BRYONY BELLE
DOB 15.5.91
BVA/HD 12/12
Dennis aptly christened after a menace!
He was a cheeky boy, but oh such a sweetie. Truly not a bad thought in him, one of the easiest boys I have ever known, adored by all who met him.
At shows he was handled by Brenda, unfortunately for Dennis, his litter brother Cuillin mostly took the top awards, Dennis had a few moments of glory though, receiving first place a couple of times in PG classes.
Quite by chance Dennis ended up living with friends of mine, Lyn & Mike Barge after they unexpectedly lost their Gordon Setter ~ Duke. He was only meant to help them come to terms with their loss.... he really did appreciate being an only dog though, it was his decision to stay and of course Lyn & Mike were delighted to keep him.
Travelled over the rainbow 2002... XXXX
Some of Dennis's highs
Two first rosettes, result ~ HAPPINESS
Dennis and Brenda very pleased with two 1st places and now showing off.
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KEWSTOKE KISS ME KATE
Kewstoke Kiss Me Kate ~ Daisy
SIRE: NORTHINCH BRIAR AT KEEPERSGATE x SH CH KEWSTOKE BRYONY BELLE
DOB 15.5.91 BVA/HD 6/6
Travelled over the rainbow June 2004.... XXX
Daisy was a sweetie pie and a joy to live with. She had a litter with Sh. Ch. Yorgon Sterling, the pick of the girls went to my dear friends Karin & the late Bob Sweryda.
That was Saffi ~ Kewstoke Karina Kythe at Waseley, foundation bitch for the Waseley kennel.
The stud for her next litter was the charming lad Teddy ~ Winterwood Darkfire with Lourdace. Christie was my choice and I kept her in partnership with Julie and Martin.
Her alliance with Shannas Family Fortune produced my heartbreaker Wilbur ~
Kewstoke Apprentice and the queen of gentle girls, Esther ~ Kewstoke Claonia.
DOB 15.5.91 BVA/HD 6/6
Travelled over the rainbow June 2004.... XXX
Daisy was a sweetie pie and a joy to live with. She had a litter with Sh. Ch. Yorgon Sterling, the pick of the girls went to my dear friends Karin & the late Bob Sweryda.
That was Saffi ~ Kewstoke Karina Kythe at Waseley, foundation bitch for the Waseley kennel.
The stud for her next litter was the charming lad Teddy ~ Winterwood Darkfire with Lourdace. Christie was my choice and I kept her in partnership with Julie and Martin.
Her alliance with Shannas Family Fortune produced my heartbreaker Wilbur ~
Kewstoke Apprentice and the queen of gentle girls, Esther ~ Kewstoke Claonia.
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KEWSTOKE CLAITH ~ Angus & KEWSTOKE KRISTINA ~ Christie
Angus & Christie were owned and adored by Julie & Martin Pitt
Angus ~ SH CH YORGON STERLING x KEWSTOKE KISS ME KATE
DOB 28.4.1996
Travelled over the rainbow 2007... X XX
Christie ~ WINTERWOOD DARKFIRE WITH LOURDACE x KEWSTOKE KISS ME KATE
BVA/HD 17/14 DOB 16.7.97
Travelled over the rainbow August 2009....XXX
Angus, Christie & Julie
Angus & Christie lived with Julie & Martin at Uphill, the next village to us when we Kewstokes were living at Bleadon.
Both the dogs were shown in their younger days, but their real enjoyment came from walks in the country and the beach.
They had a wonderful life and both ended up travelling in a camper van across Europe in search of better weather! Martin bought them for a visit to see us in France. Then the family relocated to Portugal where Christie finished her days aged 12 years.
Christie had one litter of puppies with Boxbridge Buzzard ~ Rowan (owned by Rhona Birbeck, she had considerable success with him in Agility competitions).
One of the offspring, Kewstoke Clover (Herbie) went to Lesley Dennis who has also had amazing results in Agility with Herbie.
Julie and Martin are now the proud owners of a girl from the new generation ~ Skye
Taransay Clear Skye
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KEWSTOKE APPRENTICE ~ Wilbur
My darling boy ~ I miss you
SHANNAS FAMILY FORTUNE x KEWSTOKE KISS ME KATE
BVA/HD 4/10
DOB 7.4.99
Travelled over the rainbow January 2010....XXX
Wilbur lost his eyesight when we were living in Portugal at around 7 years of age. It was following his diagnosis of Progressive Retinal Atrophy at the Leominster Eye Hospital, that I started to collate information about the disease in Gordon Setters. Up to that point in time it wasn't recognised as an issue with Gordons. Happily, with great cooperation from all the Breed Clubs and members/owners we were able with help from The Animal Health Trust to identify the mutant gene. Now there is a simple DNA test available and strict advice about breeding from affected and carrier dogs.
Kewstoke Apprentice 2001
Wilbur was a fantastic showman, full of his own importance and confidence. A real handful to manage in the ring, but brimmed over with the WOW factor.
He had good success during the period that he was campaigned, but sadly that was limited due to my work commitments. Wilbs was always placed at Championship shows amongst strong competition.
His outgoing nature is evident in his offspring and I had a daughter of his, bred by Karin Sweryda out of Sh. Ch. Waseley Ragtyme.
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KEWSTOKE KARINA KYTHE AT WASELEY ~ Saffi
Karin with Saffi, Beattie & Hugo (L - R)
SIRE: SH CH YORGON STERLING
DAM: KEWSTOKE KISS ME KATE
DOB 28.4.1996
BVA/HD 4/7
Travelled over the rainbow April 2011....XXX
The sweet Saffi belonged to Karin Sweryda, she preferred home to the showring. Absolutely though, she excelled as a brood bitch and has produced two show champions for Karin, besides other sound puppies.
From the sire Sh. Ch. Benbuie Dubonnet comes, Sh. Ch . Waseley the Brigadier of Graylacier ~ Hugo
From the sire Sh. Ch. Liric the Jolly Swagman comes Sh. Ch. Waseley Ragtyme ~ Beattie
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KEWSTOKE CLOVER ~ Herbie
Herbie ~ March 2010
BROXBRIDGE BUZZARD x KEWSTOKE KRISTINA
BVA/HD 17/28
DOB 2001
Owned, treasured and trained by Mrs Lesley Dennis to number in the top 20 agility gundogs in the UK ~ Herbie was our queen of agility ~
Travelled over the rainbow June 2010....XXX
Angus ~ Kewstoke Celtic Commander
Sire: Carek Dark Command
Dam: Kewstoke Caernie
DOB: 28.3.98
Travelled over the rainbow ~ 22nd April 2012
Angus was loved and owned by Sue & Martin Beresford and has spent his life in the Highlands of Scotland where they live.
Sadly, he developed PRA and lost his eyesight by the time he was 10 years old, he still lived to a great age and passed over the rainbow bridge this April 2012, aged 14 years.
I thank Sue & Martin for submitting DNA samples from Angus towards the research for the PRA rcd4 marker, all these submissions of DNA have been so very important for the health of Gordon Setters in the future.
In this photo, Angus wearing his dancing shoes, to protect his toes.