People who know me will vouch for the fact that I am constantly drinking tea! So, this page is ‘Tea For Two’ as, for the first time, we have kept not one but two puppies from our most recent quality litter.
KASTRIAN DISTRACTION
PRA Clear and FN Clear
Hector is the name I’d been saving in case I was ever in a position to keep a boy. He certainly distracted us with his good looks so he had to be KASTRIAN DISTRACTION. After many years, my patience has been rewarded with this truly handsome puppy dog.
KASTRIAN TEMPTATION
Dora is named after William Wordsworth’s daughter. ‘Dora’s Field’ in The Lake District is home for the host of golden daffodils which features widely in this poet’s writing. Being a poetry lover (as well as an avid tea drinker) this name appealed a great deal. She is KASTRIAN TEMPTATION as we were always tempted to keep this bitch at Kastrian. Thank goodness we gave in to temptation.
Pedigree for these puppies:
| Sh Ch Asquanne Gilliespie | Sh Ch Asquanne Gonzales | |
| Sh Ch Asquanne Georgette | ||
| Sh Ch Carigou Rock Star | Sh Ch Carigou Classic Rock | Sh Ch Claramand Rock n' Roll with Molkara |
| Sh Ch Carigou Classical | ||
| Sh Ch Marada Night Glow | Sh Ch Quettadene Copper Glow | |
| Kastrian Captivation JW Sh CM | Sh Ch Marada Pure Elegance | |
| Glenntree Invitation to Kastrian Sh CM | Sh Ch Charbonnel Warlord | |
| Glenntree Fascination JW |
Hector and Dora are being lightly shown and have achieved some wonderful placings both qualifying for Crufts.
Hector, Kastrian Distraction, as a nine months old puppy
Hector has done well in the showring, a highlight being placed first in MPD at Windsor Championship Show under Michael Parkinson. Other firsts followed in Solid PD at West of England Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show under Neil Woods and in Solid ND at The London Cocker Spaniel Society Championship Show under Mike Masters. Another highlight was winning JD at Cocker Club of Scotland Championship Show under Chris Jury.
At Open Shows, he was BPIB at Great Harwood Agricultural Society under S. Ireson and BPIB at Cheshire County under Joy Norris.
A super accomplishment was being declared Best In Show as well as Best Puppy in Show at Yorkshire Cocker Spaniel Club Open Show. Our judge for the day was Martin Alexander.
Hector is declared BIS and BPIS at Yorkshire Cocker Spaniel Club
He subsequently enjoyed a lovely Best In Show at North Wales Cocker Spaniel Club under Joy Norris. Violet was Best Opposite Sex.
Hector is BIS at North Wales Cocker Spaniel Club. Violet is BOS
Dora was scarcely shown as a puppy but achieved well including VHC in MPB at Cheshire Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show under Sally Ellison and VHC in MPB at The Cocker Spaniel Club Championship Show under Jane Mitchell in well stocked classes. A highlight was winning MPB at Border Union Championship Show under Carole Wood.
She was BP, BOB and PG4 at Northwich and District Canine Society Open Show under Andrew Scourfield.
Dora, Kastrian Temptation, as a nine months old puppy
Dora returned to the showring and at the first three Championship Shows attended, as a Junior she was awarded:
| 3rd | JB | North of England Cocker Spaniel Assoc | Linda McLaren |
| 2nd | JB | South Wales & Mon Cocker Spaniel Club | Janetta Fairbairn |
| 1st | JB | The Cocker Spaniel Club of Scotland | Tony Jury |
Hector and Dora are lovely to have around and we are highly delighted with them.