Suedanka Kennels

" The Diva"

Diva is NZs first Grand Champion Cocker Bitch, to obtain this title in NZ she had to win the the following awards;

 3 x Allbreeds Best in Show Wins

50 Challenge Certificates

She has been one of then most consistant winning cocker bitch being campaigned in NZ, some of Diva's wins include (All at Championship level);

• Best in Show - Wanganui Kennel Society - K Brown & I Smith
• Best in show - Central Hawkes Bay - Thompson/ A McQuire
• Best in Show - Kumeu Kennel Assn - G Brown/ D Tidswell
• Res Best in Show - Sth Taranaki Kennel - R Curtis / E Davies

Specialty (champ) Show Wins;

• Best in Show - Waikato Gundog - M Markotany (Cocker Specialist)
• Best in Show - Waitemata Gundog - J Weekes (Aust)
• Best in Show - Wellington Gundog - R Stock (Aust)
• Res Best in Show - Taranaki Gundog - M Hanley
• Best in Show - Waikato & District Spaniel - G Krishnan (Cocker Spec)
• Best in show - Auckland spaniel club - A McCarry-Carole (UK)
• Best in Show - Wanganui Gundog - MR Hollobone
• Res Best in Show - Wanganui Gundog - A Reid (Aust)
• Best in Show - Auckland Spaniel Club - Mrs C Coode (UK)
• Junior in Show - Auckland Spaniel - Moray Armstrong (Bitcon Cockers)

 As with many of the top winners, jealousy raises its ugly head and due to her amazing list of wins, she often bears the brunt of some nasty comments by fellow competitors, however her show record speaks for itself, she is an amazing girl and i am very grateful that she is mine.

Diva is DNA tested for PRCD-PRA as CLEAR

"Miss Glossy" 

Litter sister to Diva, Glossy is the quiet sister, she was shown as a youngster but existed in her sisters shadow so was retired from the show ring and lives a life of Luxury with Kathy Hardy. 

She is still very much part of the Suedanka Team and often comes for a holiday.  Alhtough she is more commonly seen sitting in the front seat of a V8 race care, or hanging out the window of Kathy's car.

It is hoped that Glossy will produce a lovely litter for Suedanka in the future - if we can shed a few of her beloved 'love handles' - she certainly knows how to put on weight!

Melody is a feminine young lady, currently residing at Kokleone Kennels in Australia, lightly shown to date she is over half way to her Australian show title but will travel to NZ without finishing her title due to time constraints.

I had the privilege of handling Melody as young baby puppy in Qld and was impressed by her cobby construction, superb movement and ring attitude.  So to be offered this valuable young lady came as a thrill, thank you to her owner for giving me the opportunity. 

Melody's mother is the stunning orange roan girl:

Aust RBISS CH Kokleone Kastanet who I have admired and waited for a puppy from for many years.

We eagerly await Melody to come back into season so she can visit a lovely blue roan dog before heading to NZ.

"Bella" 

Bella is owned by Jeanne Skudder (tasmania) and has entered the ring with a bang winning Baby Puppy in Show and many age of Group wins at championship level.

One of her most memorable wins includes;

Puppy of Group

Launceston Royal Show (Tasmania)

 I am proud to have helped another person get back into this lovely breed.

Bella is from a repeat mating of  Suedanka Sweet Solitaire.

Bella is the first Suedanka Cocker to gain their title in Australia.

Bella is DNA Tested for PRCD-PRA and FN and is CLEAR

Photo as a young 11mth old