Meazle winning 'BEST IN SHOW' 4/5/13, handled by our good friend Julieanne Lalor breeder/owner of the Dual Supreme Champion 'Hounsley Beagles' & Australia's #1 Beagle breeder (DOL) 2013 & 2014. Judge: Mr Robert Lucas (Qld)
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Tally, winning 'BEST IN SHOW' #3 & Open In Show at the DogsNT Championship Show, August 2013. Judge ~ Mr Eric Soti (SA)
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Bubbles, on show with Julieanne Lalor (breeder/owner of the Dual Supreme Champion 'Hounsley Beagles' & Australia's #1 Beagle breeder (DOL/PS 2013 & 2014) handling - July 2013
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Tally with Nikki winning the first of his numerous 'BEST IN SHOW' awards. Judge: Mrs. Helen Beasley (NSW). 22.9.2012
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Muriel relaxing at a show ~ May 2014, she went to win 'Runner Up Best Exhibit in Group' & 'Best Australian Bred Exhibit in Group' (Judge: Mr Glen Vernon NSW)
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Nikki & Bubbles relaxing at a show ~ July 2012. Bubbles went on here to win Best baby Puppy in Show.
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Zeuss & Peter on their way to winning 'BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW', Best In Group & Best Australian Bred in Show under the highly respected Hound breeder & Judge: Mrs Patrice Johansen (Qld) November 1st 2014
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Molly waiting with Nikki at the gate before she entered the Royal Darwin Show showring where she was awarded BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW 2015. Judge: Mrs Beth Warman (NZ) Photo ~ Spinifex Photography
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Zeuss & all 3x Judges after they had awarded him BEST IN SHOW, RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW, 3x BEST IN GROUP awards! S. Bownds, J. Butterfield & D. Balliee - 14th Nov 2015.
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Meazle on his way to winning BEST IN GROUP under Gundog Specialist Mrs S. Shrigley, plus 2x Veteran in Show awards & 2x Aust Bred in Group awards 7th November 2015.
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Litlle MeMe ('Burlishcharm Bonita') showing her exceptional paces as she strides her way to win 2x BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW awards ~ 21st may 2016. Judges: Anne Collyer (Vic) & Meredith Clegg (Vic).
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Molly Jones (Ch Arithon Eirian) flying the Welsh flag & promoting her breed in our 'show camp', Royal Darwin Show 2016 ~ where she was sashed Best of Breed by Judge Ms. Yvonne Meinjtes (NSW).
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Zuess winning BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW at TCDSS Show #2. He had also won Best in Group & Best Australian Bred the previous day under Judge Mr. Robert Harbin. PIctured is the Best in Show Judge: Mrs. D. Harbin (NSW)
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MeMe pictured with Nikki & the judge Ms. Yvonne Meintjes (NSW) after winning BEST BABY PUPPY IN GROUP at the Royal Show 22nd July 2016.
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Meazle always knows when he has done well & here he is telling Peter all about his RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW win at the Palmerston Gundog Club Speciality Show 24th July 2016! He also won BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED & BEST VETERAN IN SHOW (Judge: Mrs. Carol Beckett (NT).
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Molly Jones ('Ch Arithon Eirian'), on her way to winning BEST OF BREED at the Palmerston Gundog Speciality Show (24th July 2016), Judge: Mrs. Carol Beckett.
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MeMe ('Burlishcharm Bonita') & Nikki in the ring at the Palmerston Gundog Speciality Show - 24th July 2016, where Judge Mrs. C. Beckett sashed her BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW.
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Zuess & Peter at the Canine Expo Show #3 winning RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW! International Judge: Mr. Martin Raidy (Indonesia), July 31st 2016.
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Meazle ('Supreme Champion Grand Champion Sunspur Zeuss CCD CD RN RE ET') winning RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW at the PGC Speciality Show 24th July 2016. They were also sashed BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW & BEST VETERAN IN SHOW. Judge: Mrs. C. Beckett (NT).
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Zuess winning another BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW at the Canine Expo Ch Show #2 under International Judge Mr. Daniel Kwee (Indonesia). He had an absolutely super weekend winning BEST IN SHOW, RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW, 3x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 3x BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW awards under International & Australian Judges! (30th-31st July 2016)
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MeMe ('Burlishcharm Bonia') at the PGC Speciality Championship Show were she was sshed BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW by judge Mrs. C. Beckett (NT).
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Zuess & Peter winning another BEST IN SHOW at ASKDSC under Judge Mrs. Barbara Marsh (Vic) on the 22.10.16. This was taken about 3am on the Sunday morning! It was a long drawn out cold night of 3x Championship Shows this weekend!
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Zuess being sashed BEST IN SHOW & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW on the 5th November 2016 at the SDHC by the very experienced Springer Spaniel judge Mr.Graham Nolan (SA).
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MeMe (Miss Pork Chops), in the wee small hours being judged BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW, BITCH CHALLENGE & RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED by Judge Mrs. Barbara Marsh (Vic) at ASKDSC.
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A 9 year old gorgeous Zuess being awarded RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW, BEST IN GROUP & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW by judge Mr Edward Pickering (NSW) DLKC - 26.11.2016
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Zuess & Peter winning BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, BEST IN GROUP & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW under judge Mr. Graham Kerr (Q) at the DLKC Show #1 on the 22.04.17. He was also shortlisted for Best in Group over in Show #2 where he went onto win BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN GROUP & BEST VETERAN O. 10 YRS under judge Mr. Robert Lucas (NSW)!
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'Molly Jones' (Ch Arithon Eirian), posing with her very first BEST IN SHOW awards! Awarded to her by judge Mrs. K. Harvey (SA), on the 30th April 2017 at the ASKDSC 5x Show cluster - she also bought home BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & BEST INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW awards from the same show.
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Pork Chops (Ch Burlishcharm Bonita with Peter) on the move - & demonstrating her lovely ESS 'reach & drive' at the Canine Expo Championship Shows in Darwin 2017.
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Molly Jones ('Ch Arithon Eirian' aged 2yrs) beautifully handled here by young Tahlia Olajos, taking part in a Junior Handler Clinic - June 2017. Molly had been awarded 'Best Exhibit in Group' & 'Best Intermediate in Show' the previous night at a Championship Show (Judge: Mr. A Reid (Vic)
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Molly Jones with Nikki winning BEST OF BREED, RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW at the DLKC Show #1, 19th May 2018.
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Our homebred little 'Windy Pops' (''Rheged Addaon Fab Taliesin"), with his very first prizes for winning - 2x BABY PUPPY IN SHOW & 2x BABY PUPPY IN GROUP awards on debut! SDHC 2x Ch shows - 1st Sept 2018. Judges: Mr David Staines (Q) & Mrs Gwen Hovey-Jacobs (Q).
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Tally winning MINOR PUPPY in show at the Royal Darwin Show July 2009 under Canadian judge Mr Fred Dewsbury.
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Windy at just 7 months old on his way to winning his first Best of Breed points & Best Puppy in Show - February 2019 - Judge: Mrs Sally Baxter (WA)
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Windy (Rheged Addaon Fab Taliesin) & Nikki after winning BABY PUPPY IN SHOW at the DLKC Canine Extravaganza Oct 2018. Judge - Mr Matthew Morse (Vic)
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Windy (Rheged Addaon Fab Taliesin), posing after winning BABY PUPPY IN SHOW at the DLKC Canine Extravaganza Oct 2018. Judge - Mr. M Morse (Vic)
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Windy (Ch Rheged Addaon Fab Taliesin), winning BEST IN SHOW, BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW & BEST IN GROUP under judge Mrs Rosemary Green & RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP under Judge Mrs Pam Brown - ASKDSC July 2019.
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Windy winning BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW under well respected Welsh Springer Specialist Judge - Mrs. Sylvia Brackman! He also won a lovely BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP in the other ring under Judge Mr Pieter Tjerkstra. DLKC 2x Champ Shows - May 2019
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Windy winning BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, 2x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 2x JUNIOR IN SHOW at TCDSS 2x Championship Shows - July 2019. Judges - Mrs. Di Jovanovic & Mrs. Patrice Johaneson.
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Nikki & Windy backstage - where they went onto win - BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, 2x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 2x JUNIOR IN SHOW at TCDSS 2x Championship Shows - July 2019. Judges - Mrs. Di Jovanovic & Mrs. Patrice Johaneson.
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Our beautiful homebred Windy wins another BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, 2x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP awards at the SDHC Double Header, 31st August 2019. Judges: Mr. & Mrs. Sylvan & Serge Tassan (Q)
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Windy winning BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 2x JUNIOR IN SHOW awards. DLKC April 6th, 2019 - Judges: Mr. & Mrs. D & C McGreevy
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Windy strutting his stuff in the pouring rain - he went onto win: BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 2x JUNIOR IN SHOW awards. DLKC April 6th, 2019 - Judges: Mr. & Mrs. D & C McGreevy
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Windy & Nikki winning BEST OF BREED & BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW at the Royal Darwin Show - July 2019. Judge: Mr. Peter Primrose (WA)
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Colin (Dellevie Torontes) winning BEST IN SHOW & MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW x2 at his first-ever outing as an 'adult' dog - albeit at the tender age of just 8 months old! Canine Expo 13th June 2020, Judge: Mrs Carol Beckett (NT)
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Colin who, who with Nikki handling, won JUNIOR IN SHOW, RUNNER UP BEST IN GROUP on the 3rd April 2021.
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Colin winning a lovely RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW, BEST EXHIT IN GROUP & AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW (Judge: A Vandersteen[SA]) with Nikki - 24th April 2021 (Canine Expo). He also won a further 2x BEST IN GROUP & 1x AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW awards over this ANZAC 2021 weekend.
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Colin & Peter winning RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW, 2x Best in Group awards & Best Australian Bred in Show under judges Mrs M Patten (NSW) & Mrs N Abela (NSW) at the DLKC Ch Shows 30th May 2021.
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Windy & Nikki winning Best in Group & State Bred in Show under judge Mr Iain Hinde (QLD) - DLKC 15th May 2021.
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Windy & Nikki with Judge Amanda Everson (Qld) after winning RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP at the ASKDSC October 2020 Championship shows.
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Colin had a wonderful night at the October 2020 DLKC Championship shows x2! He won a super RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW (BIS 2nd), BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP (Group 1st), BEST AUST BRED IN SHOW under experienced Judge Mrs Pam Campbell (WA), & in Show #2, Judge Michelle Roberts [WA] sashed him BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP (Group 1st) & another BEST AUST BRED IN SHOW!
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Colin loving being in the ring with Peter - here on his way to winning BEST OF BREED & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SPECIALTY SHOW at the PGC Specialty Gundog Championship Show - 25th July 2020.
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WIndy posing with Nikki after he won at ASKDSC - October 2021. Over this weekend, he was sashed RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP, RUNNER UP IN GROUP & 2x STATE BRED IN SHOW awards!
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Cari trotting her was to another Minor Puppy in Group ribbon at the 16th April 2022 SDHC Championship Show. Judge Rosemary Kemp (SA)
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Windy at the DLKC 15 May 2022 Show winning RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW, NT BRED IN SHOW & BEST IN GROUP under judge Mr Ted Kerwin (SA).
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Lily strutting around the ring - on her way to another BEST IN SHOW.
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Lily won her very first BEST IN SHOW under respected Gundog specialist Sue Foster (SA) at the ASKDSC Championship Show - on April 30th 2022.
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Lily winning PUPPY IN SHOW on the 16th April 2022 under judge Mrs R Kemp (SA)
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Lily won a lovely PUPPY IN SHOW, Bitch Challenge & Runner Up Best of Breed under judge Rosemary Kemp (SA) - on 16th April 2022.
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Lily won her second BEST IN SHOW under highly respected Gundog specialist Judge Mr Stephen Schwerdt (SA) at the ASKDSC Championship Show - on 1st May 2022.
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Another BEST IN SHOW for Lily - this time at the DLKC Championship Show on 29th May 2022 - Judge Mrs Jannelle Mannell (Qld).
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Lily winning her first BEST IN SHOW ribbon at the May 30th May 2022 ASKDSC Championship Shows - Judge Mr Sephen Schwerdt (SA)
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Cari waiting for her turn to show in Alice Springs (April 30th 2022). She went onto win 4x PUPPY IN GROUP awards!
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Cari exchanges kisses with judge Dr Francis McEvoy (SA) in ALice Springs.
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Peter & Lily in Alice Springs - April 30th 2022. Lily went on to win 2x BEST IN SHOW awards under respected Gundog Specialist judges.
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Colin & Peter at ASKDSC 1st May 2022 on their way to winning RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW, BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW & BEST IN GROUP under judge Mr John Lewington (SA).
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Hatti - Official photo, winning best of Breed with Julz at Adelaide Royal Show 2013! A huge thrill as she was just 7 months old!
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Meazle & Peter with judge Mr Wayne Burton awarding them another 'BEST IN SHOW' award ~ September 2010.
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Tally & Nikki ~ winning 'Best of Breed' & 'Puppy In Show'. 12th September 2009 ~ judge Mrs Marilyn Rose (Qld).
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Jester & Peter winning 'Best Puppy in Show', 'Runner Up Best of Breed' & 'Reserve Challenge Dog' at the Palmerston Gundog Club Speciality Show ~ 27th July 2014 Judge ~ F. Hession NSW. Photo by Jayden Probert.
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Muriel ~ 'Best of Breed', Gundog Speciality Show 27th July 2014 (Judge: Fred Hession NSW)
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Camping under out under the 'Southern Cross' in the Australian Outback ~ something 'Team Rheged' does often. We consider ourselves very lucky indeed. Here we have stopped at Renner Springs in Australia's Northern Territory for the night. November 2013.
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Molly winning BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW at the Royal Darwin Show 2015 at just 14 weeks old under International Judge Mrs Beth Warman from New Zealand.
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Meazle winning BEST IN SHOW ~ Judge Mrs J. Campbell (V). This night he also won Runner up Best Exhibit in Group (in the other ring - Judge Mrs P. Nemirovsky - Argentina) 2x Best Australian Bred in Show, 2x Veteran in Show! SDHC 5th Sept 2015.
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Meazle (Sup Ch Sunspur Zeuss CCD CD RN RA ET) can still beat the younger dogs as at the age of 9yrs old he wins another RUNNER BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW under Judge K. Santas - 2nd April 2016! He also won Best Exhibit in Group, Best Australian Bred Exhibit In Show & Best Veteran In Show 7-10ys old.
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MeMe winning back to back BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW awards, already a STAR at just 14 weeks old ~ DLKC 21.5.2016 Judges: M. Clegg & A. Collyer (V).
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Our base camp, Alice Springs, July 2016. Nikki went & did this 6x Ch Show circuit alone & just travelled with 3 of our younger dogs ('Molly', 'Jester' & 'MeMe'). Being alone Nikki opted to camp with our smaller 3x berth dog float & shade awnings instead of our full sized annex.
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Peter, 'Molly Jones' one of our Welshies, & English Springers 'MeMe' (underneath) & 'Meazle' (on top of the trolley) busy talking to the public about the joys of being owned by Springer Spaniels! Royal Darwin Show 2016.
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Nikki with the beautiful Gordon Setter puppy "Taram Dark Secret" (owned Diane & Brianna Tennyenhuis) at Tennant Creek Show July 2014
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A very casual little MeMe ('Burlishcharm Bonita') pictured here with Nikki & the Judge Ms. Y. Meintjtes (NSW) after winning BEST BABY PUPPY IN GROUP at the Royal Darwin Show 23rd July 2016.
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Molly Jones ('Champion Arithon Eirian') & Peter strutting their stuff at the PGC Speciality Championship Show, 24th July 2016 - where she was awarded BEST OF BREED.
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Nikki & Pork Chops (Ch Burlishcharm Bonita), on the move at the Aug 2017 K9 Expo shows - with young Porky (aged 18 months), displaying very nice 'reach & drive. Classic ESS movement, topline & tailset AND carriage.
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Molly Jones looking at the Judge Mrs. E. Joseph in the BEST IN SHOW lineup after earlier winning BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP at the SDHC Championship Show, April 2018.
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Windy winning 3x BABY PUPPY IN SHOW - Oct 2018, Alice Springs
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Windy & Nikki in the ring before being sashed BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, 2x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 2x JUNIOR IN SHOW at TCDSS 2x Championship Shows - July 2019. Judges - Mrs. Di Jovanovic & Mrs. Patrice Johaneson.
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"What are you eating? Can I have some please"? asks Windy as he & Nikki relax backstage. They went onto win - BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, 2x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 2x JUNIOR IN SHOW at TCDSS 2x Championship Shows - July 2019. Judges - Mrs. Di Jovanovic & Mrs. Patrice Johaneson.
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Windy & Nikki winning BEST OF BREED & BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW at the Royal Darwin Show - July 2019. Judge: Mr. Peter Primrose (WA)
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Windy & Nikki striding out - on their way to winning BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW & RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW, 2x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP awards at the SDHC 2x Ch Shows - 20th July 2019. Judges: Ms. Nikki Lane & Mr. Brett Thompson.
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Colin with his first BEST IN SHOW, BEST IN GROUP & 2x MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW ribbons, after winning at just 8 months old under experienced Judge Mrs Carol Beckett (NT). This was the very first time Peter handled Colin - who was at his first Shows ever as a 'big boy'!
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Colin patiently waiting for Nikki to sort herself out! He went on to win 2x BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW & RUNNER UP BEST IN GROUP at the DLKC Ch Shows - 3rd April 2021
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Meazle & Peter in the line up just before he was awarded 'BEST IN SHOW' (Judge: Mr Andrew Brown (QLD) 25/09/2010.
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Tally winning another 'Best of Breed' & 'Runner Up In Group' ~ 15.03.2014. Judge: Mrs. Julie Ireland (Qld). Meazle beat him & went onto win 'Best in Group' & 'BEST IN SHOW' at this same exhibition. Photo by Jayden Probert.
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'Team Rheged' away camping & showing September 2014. We have 2 dog trailers & this, the largest one, is fully insulated, has reverse cycle Air Conditioning, internal travel lights, 'Spaniel Cam' & is powered by it's own Gen Set or mains electricity plus may other features. A truly superior trailer that we all love! Photo by Jayden Probert.
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Zeuss & Peter winning 'BEST IN SHOW' & Australian Bred In Show - 1st November 2014. The judge was Ms. Patrice Johansen from Queensland.
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Jester stepping out beautifully & on his way to win Best Minor Puppy in Group ~ 19th April 2014. Judge was Dr. F. McEvoy (SA).
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Beautiful Hatti & Julz on their way to winning Best Minor Puppy in Group at Broken Hill, NSW ~ Aug 2013
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Nikki & with Molly just before they were sashed BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW at the Royal Show 2015. Judge: Mrs Beth Warman (NZ)
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Zeuss on his way to winning Best Australian Bred in Show & Best Veteran in Show at the PGC Speciality Show July 2015. Judg was Miss. Sarah Strang from NSW.
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The world according our beautiful Miss Molly Jones means being a clown, loving life & showing off at the 2015 Canine Expo where she still managed to be sashed Best Baby Puppy in Group under International Judge Mr Simon Sim (Philippines).
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MeMe at just her second shows won back to back BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW (x2)! This was a repeat of her results at her début a fortnight earlier. Judges: A.Collyer (Vic) & M. Clegg (Vic) ~ DLKC ~ 21st May 2016.
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Nikki & MeMe aged 15 weeks on their way to winning back to back BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW rosettes at the DLKC double header, 21st May 2016. Judges ~ M. Clegg & A. Collyer both from Victoria.
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One of our larger base camps where we had 2x cars, both the large & the smaller dog floats & 7x Springers in tow! We won 2x BEST IN GROUP & 1x BEST IN SHOW awards with Meazle & many CLASS IN GROUP ribbons! Tennant Creek Shows 2016.
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MeMe & Nikki with the Judge Ms. Yvonne Meintjes (NSW) being sashed BEST BABY PUPPY IN GROUP at the Royal Darwin Show 22nd July 2016.
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Zeuss & Peter being sashed BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN GROUP at the Royal Show 23rd July 2016. Judge: Ms. Yvonne Meinjtes (NSW).
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Good golly Miss Molly! As you can see, Molly just hates being in the show ring! This was her 'springing' her way to win BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP under Judge Mrs. E. Joseph (Vic) at the April 2018 SDHC Championship Show.
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Meazle & Nikki ~ with one of his Obedience Dog of the Year awards, this one is the 'Jevelara Trophy' for Top Obedience Gundog. Tally has also won this particular trophy twice.
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Jester & Nikki winning Minor Puppy in Show, Runner up Best of Breed & Reserve Challenge Dog under ESS breed expert Kaye McGhie of Fraelighte Kennels April 2014.
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The judge making his decision between our Meazle (R) & 'The Boss'(L) Ch Ramblewood Born To Run II (imp USA) being judged for Dog Challenge ~ Gundog Specialty Show July 2008. Meazle went onto win this class & then won Best of Breed. Judge: Mr. L. Hearn (V)
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Sometimes we will take just 2 or 3 dogs away & on those occasions we may use our small trailer & as always, 'Wally' our camper with 'SPANIEL' number plates of course! Tennant Creek ~ March 2015.
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Molly ('Arithon Eirian') relaxing at the Royal Show July 2015 just after she had won BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW under judge Mrs Beth Warman from New Zealand. Photo ~ Outbackgold Photography.
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Meazle & Peter at the Royal Show July 2015 where he was sashed the winner of yet another Royal Show 'Best of Breed' & Best Australian Bred in Group! Judge: Mrs B. Warman (NZ)
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Zeuss at the SDHC shows 18 July 2015 where he was awarded 2x Runner Up In group, 2x Best Australian Bred in Group & 1x Best Veteran in Show! Judges: R. Hartmire (Qld) & T. McDonald (Qld)
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Meazle with Peter - the are just about to be sashed RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW under judge Ms. K. Santas (NSW) at the DLKC Championship Show 2nd April 2016. He also won BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP, Best Australian Bred In Show & 2x Best Veteran In Show [7-10yrs] awards this night! Photo ~ Ms. M. Purich
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MeMe at the DLKC double header 21st may 2016. She went onto win 2x BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW awards again this night under judges A. Collyer & M. Clegg, both from Victoria.
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'Jester' & 'MeMe' living it up in Camp Rheged, Tennant Creek, July 2016. This larger 6 berth float has reverse cycle Air Conditioning & all the mod cons!
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Muriel ~ winning 'Best of Breed' & 'Open Exhibit in Group'. Judge: Springer Spaniel Specialist - Ms. Kaye McGhie (Qld) 6th April 2014.
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Zeuss & another wonderful 'BEST IN SHOW' win - December 2014 & the Judge was Ms. Sue Foster from SA.
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Jester winning Best Minor Puppy in Show & Runner Up Best of Breed under the well respected English Springer Spaniel specialist judge & breeder Ms. K. McGhie (Qld), April 2014.
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Bubbles winning the first of many awards. This was her winning 'Best Baby Puppy in Show' on her very first day in the ring ~ t6th July 2012. Judge Prof. Brian Corbitt (SA)
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Bubbles & Nikki waiting to enter the ring at the Royal Show July 2012. This was Bubbles very first Royal show & she won Baby Puppy of Breed at just 3 months old. Judge" Mr Andrew Burt (Vic)
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Royal Darwin Show 'Best In Show' line up. Zeuss & Peter after winning Best Exhibit in Group. They also won Australian Bred In Show! July 2013 ~ Judge: Mr Andrew Burt (Vic)
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Tally & Nikki here just about to be awarded Runner Up in Group & later in the evening he was also sashed Open Exhibit in Group! Royal Darwin Show July 2012. Judge: Andrew Burt (Vic)
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Meazle beautifully handled here Charlotte White on his way to winning 'Best In Group' & 'Intermediate In Show' 11.7.2009. Judge: Mrs. Pamela Campbell (WA).
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Nikki & Tally ~ on their way to winning best 'Open In Show' & "Best Brace" (with Muriel) at the Palmerston Gundog Club Speciality Show July 2013. Judge: Mrs Ann O'Keefe (NSW)
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Nikki handling Max (NCh Tarnell Rider Oth Storm CCD' owned by M. Robbins) ~ Gundog Speciality Show 2009 winning 'Open Neuter In Show'. Judge - Mr. Greg Brown (Vic).
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Sometimes we will take just 2 or 3 dogs away showing & on those occasions we may use our smaller trailer with it's internal fans, LED lighting & valuable 20 litre water tank all powered by the roof mounted solar panels. Tennant Creek ~ November 2014. Photo by Jayden Probert.
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'Muriel' winning Best of Breed & 'Open Exhibit in Show' - Judge ms Patrice Johansen from Qld - 1st November 2014
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Max (NCh Tarnell Rider Oth Storm CCD owned by M. Robbins), here with Miss C. Fidler on their way to a Junior Handler class win. Max was always in demand as a Handlers dog & was so good at it he partnered many State Qualifying Junior Handlers to State level wins on at least 3x different occasions!
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Tally at the Royal Darwin Show July 2012 ~ Runner Up in Group, Open in Group & Best of Breed. Judge: Mr Andrew Burt (Vic)
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Jester winning Runner Up in Group & Junior in Show from a super line up! A very unusual result for such a young Springer so a huge thrill! Judge: June Ashton (SA) 20th September 2013
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Tally & Nikki with the judge Mr Bill Godfrey after winning 'BEST IN SHOW' - 1st December 2012.
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Zeuss & Nikki at a Club graduation night where he received ribbons for attaining the CCD & CD Obedience Titles ~ 12.11.2009
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Tally relaxing on top of his trolley one balmy evening at a show.
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Meazle & 'The Boss' (Ch Ramblewood Born To Run II (imp USA) being judged for Dog Challenge ~ Gundog Specialty Show July 2008. Meazle went onto win this class & then won Best of Breed. Judge: Mr. L. Hearn (V)
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Muriel & Jayden Probert handling to win 'Bitch Challenge' & 'Runner Up Best of Breed' & "Best Brace' (with Tally) at the PGC Ch Speciality Show July 2013. Muriel just LOVES Jayden & he is often her handler - she prefers it that way! Ah Muriel! Judge: Mrs. A. O'Keefe (NSW)
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Bubbles & Nikki, Meazle & Peter 'stacking' whilst the judge chooses which will be 'Best of Breed' at the PGC Speciality Show July 2013. Meazle won. Judge: Mrs. Anne O'Keefe (NSW)
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Winners are grinners! Hatti & Julz the very moment the judge awarded them Best of Breed - Adelaide Royal Show 2013!
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Tally & Nikki strut their stuff in the show show ring ~ July 2013!
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Team Rheged ~ Home away from home - our camper (named 'Wally') & the dogs Air Conditioned, Heated trailer on the road in the middle of nowhere!
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Hatti & Julie - being judged, Adelaide Royal 2013. They went on to win Best of Breed'! Hatti was just 7 months old at the time!
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Nikki (4th from left & in the green) winning one of the 'Kellanz Best & Fairest Awards' ~ 2011
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Tally being awarded 'Best In Group' & 'Open Exhibit in Show' by Springer Spaniel Specialist judge Mrs. Marie Merchant (SA) - Royal Darwin Show 2013.
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A great weekend for us (23/24 Aug 2013)! Tally gained his CD & his RN Obedience Titles & won the Highest Score award & Meazle & Pongo ALSO attained their RN Obedience Titles! All up we finished the weekend winning 4 x Titles on 3 x dogs in 2 x Trails! Judge: Mr. Graeme Fields (NSW)
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Hatti Hound & Julz strutting their stuff in the ring - Adelaide Royal Show 2013 - they were awarded 'Best of Breed'!
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Nikki & Meazle, Gundog Speciality Show 2009 ~ Meazle went onto win 'Best of Breed'. Judge: Mr. Greg Browne (NSW)
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Tally at the Royal Darwin Show 2013 winning the 'Best In Group' & 'Open in Show' under the world famous Springer Spaniel Specialist judge Mrs. Marie Merchant (SA)
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Hatti with Julz & the Judge being awarded her 'TDX' ('Tracking Dog Excellent') ribbon - September 2013.
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Max' ('NCh Tarnell Rider Oth Storm CCD') with his Top Gundog of the Year trophy ~ 2009 (owned by Michelle Robbins)
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Julz & Hatti being awarded her first Tracking Title ribbon at just 6 months & 16 day old! This was for her 'TD' ('Tracking Dog') Title!
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Nikki & Tally at his first Gundog Speciality show 2009, winning 'Best of Breed', 'Minor Puppy In Show' & 'Best Head' in the property Classes. Judge: Mr. Greg Browne (Vic).
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Meazle & Nikki (after he won Best of Breed) in the 'Best In Show' line up ~ Gundog Speciality Show 2008. Judge: Mr Leigh Hearn (Vic).
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Meazle getting the once over from Springer Spaniel Specialist Judge Mrs. Marie merchant (SA) before being awarded 'Best of Breed' at the Royal Darwin Show 2013
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Tally & Nikki ~ 'Best In Group' & 'Junior In Show'. Judge: Ms. Yanina Smith (Tas). 03.04.2010.
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Nikki & Meazle ~ 'Best In Group' & 'Intermediate In Show' 11.7.2009. Judge: Mrs. Pamela Campbell (WA)
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A young Tally (being awkward!) & Nikki ~ he went on to win Best of Breed & 'Junior In Show' July 2009
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Meazle (handled by Charlotte White) on his way to winning 'Best In Group' & 'Intermediate In Show' 11.7.2009. Judge: Mrs. Pamela Campbell (WA).
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Twicky with the 'BAJ Trophy' for 'Gundog Working Test' trials ~ an award he has won twice & now retains. He scored 98/100 - the highest score ever in a GWT at that time.
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The Gundog Group Royal Darwin Show 2013, Meazle closest to camera with Tally on the far end - Tally WON!
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Nikki, Twicky & Meazle ~ with some of their Obedience Trial ribbons won June 2009.
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Nikki & Meazle after winning another 'Best In Group' & an 'Intermediate In Show' award. Judge: Mrs Pamela Campbell (WA) 11.07.2009.
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Tally & Nikki ~ winning another of his 'RUNNER UP TO BEST IN SHOW' awards - 6.10.2012. Judge: Mrs. Judy Horton (Vic).
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Muriel (refusing to stand!) & Peter at her very first show, where despite everything she won 'Baby Puppy In Show'! Judge: Mrs. Joanne Sewell (WA) 23.04.2011. Meazle was also awarded 'BEST IN SHOW' at this show & under the same judge - so a good night for 'Team Rheged'!
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Meazle & Peter ~ winning 'Best In Group' & 'Best Australian Bred In Show' - 8th & 9th July 2011. He went & won this again the next day PLUS another 'BEST IN SHOW' award! Judges: Mr. Lynn & Mrs. Caroline Butler (NSW).
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Alf ('Ch Aranybajnok Good One Alf'), the Hungarian Vizsla & Michelle winning 'Puppy In Show'. Judge: Ms. Jean Butterfield (SA) 5th September 2010.
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Muriel in the ring at her very first show, checking out the judge with her nose! She went onto win 'Baby Puppy in Show' ~ 23.4.2011. Judge: Mrs. Joanne Sewell (WA).
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Tally ~ winning 'Best of Breed' & 'Best Minor Puppy In Show', Darwin Royal Show 2009 under Canadian judge Mr Fred Dewsbury.
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Nikki & Tally on their way to a Qualifying score 97/100 & 1st place in R/Obedience May 2013
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Meazle retrieving in a 'Gundog Working Test' ~ 2010
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Nikki & Rugby in a CD Obedience Trial 2005.
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Twicky & Nikki being presented with their trophy & ribbons for winning, & gaining the highest ever score in a 'Gundog Working Test' Trial ~ 2008. Judge: Ms. Carmen Sinclair (NT)
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Meazy & Tally both in another 'Best In Group' line up.
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Our camper (Wally) & the dogs trailer - Team Rheged's home away from home whilst travelling.
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Meazle & Peter ~ on their way to winning another 'BEST IN SHOW' award ~ September 2010. Judge: Mr. Wayne Burton (NSW)
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Muriel & Jayden Probert - getting the once over from the judge 2013.
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Rugby performing a 'down stay' in an old style CD Obedience Trial 2005.
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Nikki & Twicky with the judge after qualifying & winning an Obedience trial 2007.
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Meazle, handled by Nikki, winning his very first 'BEST IN SHOW' award, & 'Intermediate in Show' ~ 18.7.09. Judge: Mrs. Wendye Slatyer (NSW)
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Meazle & Peter with the judge Yanina Smith (Tas) wining 'Australian Bred In Show' 3rd April 2010.
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Twicky & Michelle being presented with their winners trophy from the judge after a 'Jumping Dog' Trial 2009.
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Max ('NCh Tarnell Rider Oth Storm CCD') & Michelle ~ 'Open Neuter In Show' 2009. Judge: Mr. A. Kazmierski from Poland.
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Tally & Nikki ~ winning the very first of his many 'Best In Group' awards. Judge: Miss Bev Watts (Vic) 30.01.2010.
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Tally & Nikki on their way to winning another 'BEST IN SHOW' ~ Judge: Mrs. Helen Beasley (NSW) 22.09.2012
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Nikki & Twicky on their way to a Qualifying score 96/100 & 2nd place R/Obedience may 2013
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Nikki & Meazle in the ring ~ April 2009
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Meazle & Nikki qualifying & gaining their CCD Obedience Title ~ 27.04.2009
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Muriel & Nikki in the ring July 2013 ~ on their way to winning Best of Breed & Intermediate in Group.
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Meazle & Peter win another 'BEST IN SHOW' ~ December 2013 with Judge: Mrs Sue Tringham (Qld).
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Meazle on the move in the ring ~ 2009
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Tally & Nikki ~ Minor Puppy In Show & Best Head - PGC Speciality Show 2009. Judge Mr Greg Browne (Vic).
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Twicky (paying attention!) & Nikki ~ in an Obedience Trial September 2009
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Tally & Nikki ~ winning 'Minor In Show' & 'Best of Breed'. Judge: Mrs Marion Watson (WA) 10.07.2009
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Peter & Meazle with both judges, after a great night at which he not only gained his 'Grand Champion' title (July 2011), but did so in style winning 2 x 'Best in Groups' & a 'RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW'! Judges: Mrs. Dee & Mr. Derek Hyde (ACT).
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Setting up 'Camp Rheged' ~ with the dogs all safe & cool in their air conditioned trailer. With the 'Kosmos' Kennels Italian Greyhounds in the background! November 2013.
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Max (NCh Tarnell Rider OTh Storm CCD') & Michelle winning one of his many Best Neuter In Show ~ Gundog Speciality Show July 2008 Judge: Mr. Leigh Hearn (Vic)
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Meazle Best Exhibit in Group & OPen Exhibit in Show at the Royal Show July 2012. The Judge was the highly respected Mr. Andrew Burt from Victoria, Australia.
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Nikki & Meazle in part of the Palmerston Gundog Show 2008 Best in Show line up. Meazle was awarded Best of Breed.
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Meazle & Peter ~ winning 'RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW' ~ at the Gundog Speciality Championship Show - July 24.07.2011. Judge: Mrs. Jill Pearson (Vic).
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Who would have guessed that this gangly puppy would go onto be a multi Best In Show winning history maker & Australia's first Supreme Champion?! Meazle winning 'Baby Puppy In Group' at his very first show!
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