Derek & Sue Hales have owned English Springer Spaniels since 1994.
Our first pet springer came from John & Joan Palmers' Roandew kennel. Having followed the progress of 'Jasper's' parents Sh Ch Roandew Max-a-Million (Sire) and Sh Ch Roandew Katyannbee(Dam) and litter brother Sh Ch Roandew Pure Madness, we decided it was about time that we had a dabble at showing a dog ourselves. We again went to the Roandew kennel and along came our first show springer Roandew Qute 'n' Sassy at Sheledams. Rosie did well for us and was generally placed in the cards. Our first litter came along in November '98 from Rosie and sire Sh Ch Ardencote Astute.
First born was Meggie (Sh Ch Sheledams Arrabesque JW) who gained her Junior Warrant title in 13.1/2 months and Show Champion Status in 2005. In the same litter was Ross (Sh Ch Sheledams The Gamesmaster at Dexbenella) also a Junior Warrant holder and Show Champion in 2004, owned by Wendy & Steve Walker. Ross also gained his 2nd CC at Crufts 2004 under judge Mr George Clarke (Ruelemill).
On Christmas Day 2000 Jodie was born (Sheledams Brief Encounter) she obtained her stud book number at WELKS 2005.
To add to our small kennel we also have Kevin - Sh Ch Trimere Trading Places with Sheledams who gained his title at WELKS 2005 at the age of 2 years 2 months. Kevin, from Ann Corbett's Trimere Kennel is a real joy to live with.
Born October 2005 Erin - Sheledams Close Encounter JW is the latest addition to our team. She qualified for Crufts at her first Championship show and took Best Puppy in Breed at her 2nd show - Southern Counties 2006 under judge Mr Wayne Douglas from Australia. Erin, during her puppy career, has won many BPIB awards and won Reserve Best Puppy in Show at City of Birmingham 2006. She also won Best Puppy in Show at Leicester Gundog. At Richmond 2006, under judge Mr Tom Mather, Erin won the heats for the Purina/Dog World Pup of the Year competition to be held January 2007.
To contact us email: sheledams@aol.com or phone +44 (0)1280 703696