Roses in the Snow (Josie)
Swandance the Irishman x Tycarreg Santa Fay. 1995 – 2007
Bred by Ann Bull, Josie combined good looks with superb temperament and was to make a huge impact on this kennel. She became our first ever CC winner – Windsor 1998 (M. Blake – Blakeshay).
She had two litters, both by Declan (Penwest Pelham at
Tycarreg). The first litter included CC winner Tycarreg
Status Flo to Dovehayes owned by Lynette and Ken Knowles
and her second litter produced our first Show Champion, Sh
Ch Tycarreg Sparks Fly JW ShCM and litter sister Sh
Ch Tycarreg Sarah Fortune by Penwest owned by Penny Westaway.
Other siblings made up the team representing Tycarreg in the Pedigree
Breeders’ Stakes inaugural year, where they were the first
pointers to win a heat and the overall stakes and went on to represent
the breed in the Grand Final held at Crufts 2003. 2006 saw her daughter
Sarah Fortune achieve BIS at the SPC Ch Show and her granddaughter
Dovehayes Facsimile (Sh Ch Robippa Flashlight x
Tycarreg Status Flo) win CC and BIS at the Pointer Club Ch Show.
In the same year her grandson Sh Ch Jesterly Evening Glow
(Sh Ch Tycarreg Sparks Fly x Lynwater Rummy of Crookrise) won BIS
at the Pointer Club of Scotland.
Josie certainly made her mark. Always so full of life and vitality,
so sadly missed, never to be forgotten.
Penwest Pelham at Tycarreg (Declan)
Peakdale Jackdaw x Sh Ch Bradgate Kassiopi of Penwest
A marvelous character and true gentleman of the breed, always happy and keen to please, he was to play a major part in the success of Tycarreg.
With his ever wagging tail he raised the profile of pointers around the local shows where he excelled as a showdog, notching up four Best in Show awards.
He was also involved in several ‘first-times’ for Tycarreg: attending Welsh Kennel Club Top Dog and Top Puppy and SWKA Dog of the Year in its Millennium year of inception. He was also sire of the overall winning team of the first ever pointers to win the SWKA Breeders’ Stakes; they subsequently appeared as finalists at Crufts 2003.
As a stud dog his two matings to Roses in the Snow produced, in successive generations, eleven individual CC winners including five Show Champions.
Below are some general details and highlights…
Bred by Penny Westaway (Penwest), Declan loved the show ring and had a marvelous show career, notching up many fine wins from BPIS to four BIS. His many other awards are far too numerous to mention.
Originally acquired with the intention of a union with our own Roses in the Snow (Josie) the subsequent two litters more than fulfilled our expectations. Their progeny winning CCs both for ourselves and others. These include our own Sh Ch Tycarreg Sparks Fly JW ShCM, Mr & Mrs Knowles’ Tycarreg Status Flo to Dovehayes JW, Penny Westaway’s Tycarreg Sarah Fortune by Penwest.
Other winners from these litters:
• Tycarreg Sublime Fellow – A Bull
• Tycarreg Scott Free – J & C Clements
• Tycarreg Spring Feva with Bunnahabhain – A Paton
• Tycarreg Scarlet Feather at Hampsbeck – R Swift
• Tycarreg Seren Fai
Coupled with his superb nature and natural ability was his wonderful character which has won him a special place in all our affections.
‘…quality b/w, excellent body condition, balanced head, good eye, lovely bone & feet, good topline, moved well, BOB.’ Richard Morris
‘Pointer of great balance, liked his head, excellent shoulder placement & feet. Nice ribbing, well conformed rear. Moved well with firm topline and correct tail. BNSC. Ann Arch
Sh Ch Tycarreg Sparks Fly JW ShCM (Evan)
Penwest Pelham at Tycarreg x Roses in the Snow
We pay tribute to Evan, our much loved Sh Ch Tycarreg Sparks Fly JW ShCM, who gave us so much pleasure during his life at home and in the show ring. He leaves progeny and grand-progeny to continue the success of this kennel. Kind comments we have received about Evan:
‘He was a one in a million dog and those special moments will be with you forever’
‘He has left a legacy of lovely children and grandchildren’
‘What a fantastic ambassador for the breed and what a legacy he has left behind’
A kind and gentle dog who besides having a special place in our hearts gathered many friends and admirers worldwide. Thanks to everyone for their kind words and thoughts at such a sad time when we lost him to illness.
Evan burst onto the show scene on his very first outing at Mid Western Gundog in October 2001 where he gained Reserve Best Puppy in Show under Frank Kane.
‘…beautiful baby with superb lines and soundness, giving almost 6 months away here, but watch out for him.’
Barbara Critchley judged the breed classes at Mid Western. Here are her comments:
‘…Just 6 months, stood out for his quality, super balanced body, flowing lines, presented a very pleasing picture, grand head, neck, shoulders, superb quarters and width of second thigh, correct tail, was so full of himself on the move but did settle enough to show his effortless stride and drive which I expected to see from his conformation. Loved him and shall watch his career. RBPIS.’
He went on to win two BPIS, two RBPIS, two Junior Stakes, his Junior Warrant and a Reserve CC. Along with many BOBs and Gundog Groups, and a major milestone… Best in Show at the 2003 Irish Pointer Club Championship Show.
He achieved these wins under both breed specialists and all-round judges. Evan has sired exceptional litters including Championship Show winning progeny, some gaining Junior Warrants, Reserve CCs and CCs.
Evan won four CCs, four reserve CCs to add to his 3 Green Stars. He also gained his Show Certificate of Merit.
Known for his excellent temperament which he passed on to his offspring as well as his winning ways.
