The Aine Cockers Blog Spot

NEW CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!

2011-06-16T15:33:00.001-04:00

Reintroduction and Drumroll Please.... As I announce Lefty as CHAMPION Aine's Clash By Night. :o) Since, Today He went WD/BOW for a 4 point Major under Judge Ann D Hearn to complete his Championship!!!!!!!!! YAHOOOOOOO. Just 2 Days before Alexis' 16th birthday. What a wonderful present for her.

Thank you Judges: Mr. Norman B Kenney, Mr. Jay Richardson, Mr. Eric J. Ringle, Ms. Sharon R. Lyons, Mr. Robert J. Shreve, Ms. Mari A. Kennedy, Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman, Mrs. Faye Strauss, Ms. Linda C. More And Mrs. Ann. D Hearn.

Thank you KATHY KORAB!!!!!!!!!!

Sonny & Frenchie

2011-05-22T13:17:00.002-04:00

While the babies where outside playing this afternoon I was able to get this shot. Turned out to be an INSTANT favorite of All time. :o)

The grease Litter is 7 Weeks!

2011-05-20T10:05:00.000-04:00

MAJOR Lefty NEWS

2011-05-15T14:32:00.000-04:00

WOOT WOOT!!!!!! Lefty Went WD/BOW Today for a 3 pt Major under Judge Linda C. More!!! YAHOOOOO WTG Kathy Korab & Lefty!!!!!

Lefty NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-05-14T11:30:00.000-04:00

Today Under Judge Mrs. Faye Strauss Lefty picked up another point going WD. WTG Lefty & Kathy!!!!!!

Babies are 5 weeks old now

2011-05-06T17:46:00.001-04:00

And JUST adorable!!!! OMG they are really having a great time with being able to go outside!!!

What's in Your Easter Basket?

2011-04-24T10:43:00.000-04:00

Dexter Meets Lauren Collier Newswatch 12 in CT!

2011-04-12T10:50:00.003-04:00

This week on Pet Talk with Lauren Collier, she is having a special "Hippody Hoppidy Easter Extravaganza" that Carol Bryant and Dexter were invited too! Stay tuned to see an Aine Cocker live on TV!

New Baby Pics!

2011-04-10T16:39:00.002-04:00

The babies are a week old now. They got their tails docked and dew claws removed on Tues. All Is well. :)Close up's of everyone's heads are on the Nursery Page.

Charla is a Mom!

2011-04-02T15:58:00.001-04:00

Charla had her babies today! We welcomed into the world 4 Black tri Boys and 3 Chocolate Tri Girls. The father, as we previously blogged, is CH Tell-Tails Proof Positive, owned and loved by Kathy Korab.

Lefty News!

2011-04-02T15:41:00.000-04:00

So on top of whelping babies all day from 2:52am, Kathy called and informed us Lefty got Another 2 points today under Judge Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman. WOOHOOO. He is now up to 8 points. Harrisburg Shows are the weekend of April 15th-17th and hopefully there will be majors there. :0) Thanks Kathy! You do such a great job with him.

April Fools!

2011-04-01T11:26:00.003-04:00

Well Mother Nature has a strange way of giving us some wonderful weather and then BAM This...

Hopefully this is the last snow of 2010-2011 winter here but time will tell.

In other News, Charla is due on 4-7 but I honestly do not think she's going to make it to Monday with the way she's acting. So we took her down to the Vet for an X-ray. :0)

Babies are all lined up and getting ready. Won't be long now. YAY

What Am I?

2011-03-29T11:50:00.001-04:00

It's shiny, It's silver, It has holes, is 48 inches wide and it's sitting in my grooming room (ordered it Friday). What am I?

A Brand new SS tub!!!! YAHOOO. This tub will replace the utility sink I was using. Which worked well but my dogs deserve the absolute BEST!

Well My Summer Vacation Starts!

2011-03-26T11:46:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was my last day at work for this winter. I have the absolute BEST seasonal job in the world. I will not have to return until probably late Sept/ Early Oct. I can now enter shows, have babies and focus full time on my dogs. I just LOVE my Job! :0)

Charla's Ultrasound

2011-03-23T11:34:00.000-04:00

Took lil Miss VERY pregnant down for her Ultrasound today! Casey saw 4 pups in one horn and 3 pups in the other. So she is going with 7! Casey is usually dead on. Not to much longer now. Hoping for lots of Black tri Boys!

Grooming Room Update:

2011-03-19T11:02:00.000-04:00

Have not shared pics of the grooming room in awhile so thought I'd update! Here is the completed Grooming table.

Non-Skid Mat for normal grooming operations with dual arms:

Remove Mat for Glass Surface:

Flip the switch and WALA:

Lefty Update!

2011-03-15T09:25:00.000-04:00

After a wintertime break Lefty returns to the ring the weekend of March 11th and Wins WD/BOW all 3 days to add 3 more points towards his Championship. WTG Lefty & Kathy!!!!

Pasha Pooder Pupdate

2011-03-12T11:19:00.001-05:00

Pasha Poo is ALMOST ready to return to the Ring! She was last shown in May 2010. After an extended break and some coat rehab she is certainly getting there! Pasha has 6 points which includes a 4 point major. We are super excited about her getting back out.

Patches Writes:

2011-02-27T08:07:00.002-05:00

Hi Grammy Rae,
I have had a good week in my new home. My brother Max is fun to play with. I have learned to climb up and down stairs and to sit when asked. Most times I listen. We went to the pet store yesterday and I got a new toy to play with. Then we went for a long walk at the Shops at Evergreen Walk.

Today we went to Haddam Meadows. We had a lot of fun running with to new dogs that we met there. When we came home Mom gave me a bath cause I was really dirty. Tomorrow I go to the Vets. Mom said she will let you know how I made out.
Bye for now Love ya, Patches

Patches has been adopted!

2011-02-19T09:45:00.000-05:00

Patches from our Tacoma/Jeffrey litter last August has officially been adopted by The Height's of CT. Patches we were keeping as a show prospect but unfortunately did not turn out as we had hoped. He has a new brother named Max and is now living the life of luxury! Bye Patches, you will be missed.

Family Photo Shoot!

2011-02-12T10:15:00.002-05:00

FINALLY I was able to tie down my family for pictures. It's not an easy task with an 18yr old and a 16 yr old but it is done now. So excited about these pictures!

Kelli

2011-02-10T09:30:00.001-05:00

Kel has settled in quite nicely here. I have to say this was one of the easiest transitions I think I have ever had with an older dog. Kelli isn't that old, 1 1/2 years old but she is most certainly accustom to an home setting. She is housebroken, knows her name, is very friendly and outgoing. These things you would take for granted when buying an older pup but it's not always the case as most have been raised in kennels with little to no one on one human interaction. I would not hesitate to buy another dog from Kathryn Smith or Per Rysmyhr. Per pretty much raised Kelli from birth and how she is, is a direct reflection of the love/care she has been given. She is an awesome lil girl and we are just thrilled with her!

Charla is on a date!

2011-02-03T22:56:00.000-05:00

Charla has officially been bred to CH Tell-Tails Proof Positive! Vincent, pictured below, is owned and loved by our dear friend/Handler Kathy Korab. He, as pictured on right, recently won Best Junior Handler with Haley at ASC 2011 at 7 1/2 years old. He has produced 9 Champions so far in VERY limited/Selective breedings. Vincent is a tall, gorgeous boy who is up on leg with a beautiful long neck, clean shoulders and an easy care, straight coat. He is looking forward to becoming CERF PERM Clear in July on his 8th Birthday. He will join both His Father & Mother on this Perm Clear Status! Babies due in April, Waiting list has Started!

Daddy & Lex having some fun!

2011-01-22T10:28:00.000-05:00

Tom took Kelli, Patches, Swirl and Kodi to the back field and raced them back to the house thru VERY deep snow. Who Wins?

Alexis Semi!

2011-01-16T22:54:00.000-05:00

CH Ka-ron's Sweet Obsession

2011-01-09T22:49:00.000-05:00

Our newest Addition to the Aine Cocker Clan! With great pride I introduce Kelli! Many, Many Thanks to Kathryn Smith for this wonderful lil Girl! We are sooooo Happy to have her.

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T10:23:00.001-05:00

May this Year Bring you all Good Health, Prosperity, Family strength and the ability to fill up your gas tank. (rolls eyes) LOL

Amber turns 18!

2010-12-29T14:35:00.000-05:00

I know can you believe it. Where has time gone????

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T22:20:00.000-05:00

From our House to Yours!

Alexis Photo Shoot!

2010-12-18T10:04:00.000-05:00

We had the opportunity to take Alexis for some one on one pictures at JC Penney's And I am just THRILLED in how they turned out! Isn't she BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

First Snow Of Winter 2010-2011

2010-11-25T21:49:00.002-05:00

Well, here it is. If you don't hear much from me from this point until March, you know why. If you don't, it's because both myself & my husband have jobs that require us to work very long hours/days during bad weather. So it gets super busy around here in the winter time. See you all in April. ;0)

Lefty does it Again...

2010-11-07T19:15:00.001-05:00

This time right in my backyard of Bloomsburg, PA Lefty picks up his 3rd Point Under Judge Mr. Eric Ringle. We are so excited to have been there to see Lefty win this. :0)

Lefty News!

2010-10-30T19:12:00.000-04:00

And he does it Again!!! Lefty Takes WD today for Another point Under Judge Mr. Jay Richardson. WTG Kathy & Lefty!!!!

OFA Results:

2010-10-22T11:21:00.000-04:00

Pasha and Charla turned 2 in September and were taken in for their OFA exams. We received the results of those test back and.... drop roll please... Pasha is OFA Excellent and Charla is OFA Good! WOOOHOOOOO WTG Girls!

Like Mother... Like Son

2010-10-16T19:03:00.001-04:00

Kathy calls to tell me Lefty got his first Point!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO Under 1 mo and first time out with Kathy. Thanks Judge Norman Kenney!

This is a particularly special win as Marilyn, Lefty's Mother, Also won Points under Judge Norman Kenney! He is most certainly Consistent.

Twist heads South...

2010-10-16T16:48:00.003-04:00

Lil Twist decided she wanted to be a Southern Bell and heads home today with her Daddy 'Jeffrey' and Grandma Jean. She will be missed! Good Luck in your Showing Career lil one. We LOVE you!

And then there was one...

2010-10-12T16:44:00.002-04:00

That stood out completely to me and melted every bit of my heart. ODG. Here she is:

Swirl, Aine's MarJen for Success.

Minnie goes home with Her Aunt!

2010-10-02T16:18:00.002-04:00

Today, Shawn & Melissa Stone came to pick up their second Aine Cocker, Minnie. Minnie is a Niece of their first Cocker Kennedy. These 2 are absolute bookends! Have fun lil one and keep me posted!

Our visit with Kathy Korab

2010-09-20T15:36:00.002-04:00

Last weekend Kathy, Tammy, Connie, Tina and myself all met for lunch, Cocker Talk and Show potential evaluation! It was a great time amongst friends. Everyone loved our babies. Lefty also left with Kathy to start his Show career. We have not shown anything since the passing of our lil Carisma in April. It was just a very tough experience for us all. Now, time has allowed us to heal and I know she would want us to continue on. Wish Kathy & Lefty luck & Much success these next couple of Months. :0)

Play Time!!!! YAHOOOO

2010-09-15T15:30:00.001-04:00

The babies are all finally at an age where the outside is the absolute BESTEST thing in the world. SOOOO Cute!

Went to a Dog show Today...

2010-09-11T21:37:00.001-04:00

First Time I have personally been to a show in nearly 8 months. I can honestly say It was a GREAT day! Realized how much I miss all this. Hopefully the winter isn't to bad weather wise and I can get back to more Shows! If not by April I should definitely be!

Outside Adventures!

2010-09-01T15:23:00.001-04:00

Tacoma babies first time in the great outdoors!

Dexter Meets Gayle King

2010-08-31T10:32:00.003-04:00

Carol Bryant and Dexter were invited to attend the Gayle King show and talk about A dog that fits your Lifestyle! Carol Bryant is a writer for Fido Friendly and owns a Tacoma kid from her 2008 breeding to Chip, CH Ging's Legendary. Dexter is the full sibling to my "Charla". :0)

Tacoma babies 4 weeks old

2010-08-29T13:54:00.002-04:00

I just love these 3. They are just the most adorable babies EVER!

Swirl reaching to give daddy smoochies:

Patches:

Swirl:

Twist

Group pic:

Grooming Room Update:

2010-08-20T19:21:00.002-04:00

Tile is In! Yes I did just say that. And I must say it was most certainly worth the Wait!!! I just LOVE my tile.

Marilyn babies 3 weeks old!

2010-08-15T14:44:00.002-04:00

Boy do they grow up fast! I can not believe how smart this litter is. WOW. They are moving along, playing and already started on puppy mush. This is the age where babies are so much fun!

Mickey...

Pluto...

Minnie...

Goofy...

Donald...

Grooming Room Update:

2010-08-14T15:05:00.002-04:00

Yes I know. It's been awhile. After changing my tile selection 4 times I am finally completely happy with my selection! Florida Tile Company wins. :0)

My tile!

Tile against Floor:

Tile Against Wall:

Tacoma babies!

2010-08-02T14:41:00.001-04:00

And they are here. All 3 of the most beautiful babies ever. We have 2 Black tri females and 1 red/white boy. So excited!

Marilyn Babies!

2010-07-26T20:32:00.002-04:00

Born today, we welcomed into the world 4 Red/white Boys and 1 Black/white girl. Marilyn did very well! Thanks to Erin Baker & Tammy Mago for helping us!

Hmmmm....

2010-07-15T14:21:00.002-04:00

Ok so I knew I bred Tacoma, on purpose... but does someone care to explain how Marilyn got like THIS...

And the X-ray says 7 babies! There is only one culprit.... Blizzard!

Grooming Room update:

2010-06-26T14:19:00.000-04:00

I can not make my mind up on these tiles to save my life! So far I have returned tile twice because it just wasn't right. Maybe I'm over analyzing this situation but I know once they are in... It's done. No turning back. Hubby is going to kill me... LOL.

Blizz in tub

2010-06-15T14:16:00.001-04:00

He just looked so pathetic I couldn't help it. :0)

Tacoma News!

2010-06-01T17:59:00.000-04:00

Well it's official, as of Today Tacoma has been bred to CH Jaywyck N Marjen's Devils Tears "Jeffrey". We have had the privilege of having this awesome young man in our home for a few weeks now, waiting for Tacoma to be ready, and he is just an awesome lil guy! Owned and Loved by Jean Martin. Litter due August 2nd. :0)

Grooming Room Update:

2010-05-25T11:37:00.000-04:00

Water Anyone? Thanks to Uncle Bill and his handy Kubota Tractor. We were able to get the water line from the house to the grooming room last weekend! YAHOOO

Lucky

2010-05-18T16:24:00.000-04:00

Lucky hurt himself somehow. Woke up this am and Lucky was dragging his back end. Unable to walk and couldn't stand. Ran down to the Vet. Established he Herniated a disc in his back. 3 weeks crate rest along with some meds. Pray for him.

NEW CHAMPION!

2010-05-15T20:55:00.002-04:00

Mav Man; CH Savvy & Aine's Top Gun finished his Championship today! Maverick is sired by our 'Carter' Starline & GRF's Causin' Havoc and bred by Tammy Mago of Savvy Cockers. He finished with 4: 3pt Majors including ones From Judge Eileen Mathis & Terry Stacy.

New Lefty Pics!

2010-05-13T13:39:00.001-04:00

He's turning into quite the handsome young man these days. Unfortunately his sister Sizzle did not turn out for show but instead lives with our dear friends Dave & Janet Oplinger.

Spring has Sprung

2010-05-12T13:25:00.000-04:00

I am sooo excited about my Lilac bushes. They are gorgeous!

Our Garden:

2010-05-10T13:49:00.000-04:00

Grooming Room Update:

2010-05-02T13:11:00.000-04:00

Framing for Counter top:

Countertop Sublayer:

Never turn your back!

2010-04-22T12:54:00.000-04:00

So phone rings, I go running in the house to answer it... I come back out and find the babies here....

Guess they aren't afraid of heights! Future Agility stars here.

Signs of Spring!

2010-04-18T13:00:00.001-04:00

Enjoying the views around my house so much this week. Sometimes you just need a moment with Nature to sort out life....

Grooming Room Update:

2010-04-10T12:48:00.000-04:00

Paint is done on walls now. We went with a Neutral tan. I'm just in awe on how this room looks.

Used Cabinets from Ebay. Arranging layout.

Ceiling Fans are in!

Knee wall for behind cabinets

Upper Cabinets Hung. I'm soooo excited!

Easter Anyone?

2010-04-04T18:38:00.002-04:00

We had our very own lil Easter egg hunt with Kendall and his family today. It was a ton of Fun!

YAHOO Grass.

2010-03-24T11:55:00.000-04:00

Ok so not Exactly cocker-related, except for Teaghan giving him dirty looks... LOL, but absolutely adorable none-the-less.

Grooming Room Update!

2010-03-21T20:27:00.002-04:00

First, let me say a HUGE Thanks to Uncle Rick (A professional Painter) for coming up and helping us get the spackling/paint done on the room this weekend. I don't know it would have turned out as Nice without your help. :)

Standing at the front door looking to the back...

Standing at the back, looking toward the front...

Primer Started :)

Floor Rolled In.... YAHOOOOOOO

Decisions, Decisions

2010-03-10T11:49:00.000-05:00

So when you are NOT sure which collar to buy? You get one of each! I absolutely LOVE this new Baroque collection by Classy Critter Collars.... Don't You?

Spring MAYBE???

2010-03-08T16:34:00.002-05:00

Babies sure Enjoyed the weather! Nice to get them out and get some fresh Air. :0)

Grooming Room Update!

2010-03-06T14:16:00.001-05:00

Started framing for Man door on side of room where the new dog yard will be.

You can see the old plexi glass that used to line this wall:

Door framing Started and Hung:

Insulation/studs replaced whole next to new door:

Dog Yard framed out & pic of skid steer we used to move stone and level ground:

Grooming Room!

2010-02-20T10:42:00.001-05:00

My wonderful husband and myself have started building a room to groom the dogs in. I am proud to share these pictures of our work!

R-19 in the walls. R-30 in the ceiling

We went with Green Board for drywall because the area is used as a grooming room

Framing for Man Door & Window

Kodi testing out the new door!

How fast they grow!

2010-02-12T22:01:00.003-05:00

Sizzle & Lefty got to play in the snow today! First time ever and Boy Did they have a Blast!!!!

Pasha Show Update!

2010-02-04T21:33:00.001-05:00

Pasha takes WB for another point Under Judge Mrs. Priscilla A. Gabosch!!!! Thanks Kendall and Congrats PASHA!!!!!!

Tammy & Haley stop by for a Visit

2010-01-31T10:19:00.003-05:00

Lil Miss Haley is the BEST puppy watcher EVER...

Lefty & Sizzle

2010-01-18T15:29:00.000-05:00

Aren't they ADORABLE.

Alexis goes to Semi

2010-01-16T17:00:00.002-05:00

Ohh boy did she look BEAUTIFUL. So proud of our lil Lex and all her accomplishments. We love YOU!

Pasha Poo goes to Nationals

2010-01-12T11:24:00.000-05:00

Pasha was shown at ASC Flushing show last weekend and looked awesome! Brown Roans are not a very common cocker color to see in an event like that and I think she represented very well! Shown & Adored by Kendall DeSanto

Happy New Year!!!!!!!

2010-01-01T00:16:00.003-05:00

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I for one and am super excited about 2010. I am excited for my kids, dogs, handlers, work, new friendships, and memories to become those of ever lasting, heart warming pleasures.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T22:13:00.001-05:00

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. May all be blessed!

Welcome Marilyn Babies!

2009-12-24T09:11:00.002-05:00

Born today are 2 extremely beautiful lil puppies. 1 red/white girl & 1 red/white boy. We will name them Lefty & Sizzle. Both will be staying preliminarily for show evaluation. Proud parents are Blizz/Marilyn.

Brava turns 3!

2009-12-16T22:10:00.000-05:00

Happy Sweet Birthday Miss Brava! Brava was our first Champion here at Aine Cockers and is a huge asset to our hearts. We love you Hunnie!

Kodi turns 4

2009-12-12T22:07:00.000-05:00

Today our Greater Swiss Mountain Dog "Kodi" turns 4. He is out honorary Cocker. We absolutely love him. Happy Birthday Kodi!

Pasha picks up another Single!

2009-12-12T10:04:00.000-05:00

Pasha picks up a Single point at the Tidewater Kennel Club in VA on 12-12. She was expertly handled by Kendall Desanto. Thanks Kate and Kendall for everything you do! We love you guys!

Blizz Turns 2!

2009-12-03T22:03:00.000-05:00

My lil Mr gorgeous Sable/white Boy Turned 2 today! We are so thrilled to have him in our lives. He is SOOOO Special to us. ;0)

Happy Birthday Marilyn & Kennedy!

2009-10-28T06:31:00.001-04:00

Today Marilyn and Kennedy turn 2 years old. I can not believe how time has past. Kennedy lives with the Melissa and Shawn in VA. I can not wait to hear how she spent her day. Marilyn is ofcourse here with us. She got lots of icecream, treats, and Hugs! We plan to take Marilyn and Blizz together for their OFA's in January.

Happy Birthday Girls!!!!!!!

McGee, Mom and Dad Pupdate

2009-10-25T04:40:00.000-04:00

The Aine kennel continues to have champions. McGee took first place at the Petsmart Howlaween costume contest. We have attached pictures of Pirate McGee on the front porch looking for roving feline Pirates. Hope all of our new friends and fur babies are doing fine. We look forward to the next time we all get together.

John, Maureen & McGee

Halloween Pupdate From Dexter and Mom

2009-10-16T12:00:00.000-04:00

We were in a local Humane Society Halloween costume contest last week. He won “Best in Show” first place. I dressed him as a “cereal killer’ (complete with empty boxes of cereal, fake bloody plastic knives and spoons inside, and blood splatter stick ons.). Just wanted to share with you. Have a good weekend and Happy Halloween!!!
Hugs,
Carol

Happy Birthday Lilo!

2009-10-16T06:31:00.002-04:00

Lucy and Lilo - and mom - al celebrated Lilo's 5th birthday in style - however, they made mom wear the hat! Lilo says she much too big to wear that silly hat, and Lucy says "it's not MY birthday", so mom got elected. We had cake and ice cream and got new toys!!

Best Tailwagger!

2009-10-01T05:25:00.000-04:00

Okay he wasn't best in show nor best in breed, but he beat out 100 other dogs while on vacation in Cape Cod last week... Dexter won (drumroll please)..... BEST TAILWAGGER!!!!! He shakes his whole butt, starting halfway down his back to the tip of his tail!! Woo Hoo!

Michelle and Jesse Pupdate!

2009-09-16T17:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Rae, Just thought you would like to know Jesse has been entered in his first agility competition. It will be oct 31-nov 2! It will be a push for him to be ready but the show is local and we thought it was time to get him going. Here are some pictures of him.

Charla's First Major!

2009-09-13T05:36:00.000-04:00

Charla picks up her first Major in Cape Cod!!!! She now has 6 points. WOOOHOOOO!

Rio is a Champion!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-09-12T05:27:00.000-04:00

His 10th time ever entering the Ring, Rio finished his Championship on Sept 12th with 3: 3pt majors, 2: 2pt wins and 3 Singles. He was awarded WD/BOW 8 of the 10 times shown.

Taking BOV 4 of those times (some over top winning specials).

We are so very proud of our lil Man!

Ally Gets a New Sister

2009-09-10T06:20:00.000-04:00

Anita writes that she has decided to adopt a lil girl name Abby (red/white) from Life's Little Paws in NH. Abby was rescued from a Horrible breeder/person in NY. She now has the life of Luxury with Anita and Ally.

Congrats on your new addition!!!!!!

Tacoma/Chip Litter Reunites for 1st Birthday

2009-09-07T04:45:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Babies! The Proud parents of the Tacoma/Chip litter celebrated their babies 1st birthday together. Unfortunately Charla and I were unable to attend But the rest of the gang had a blast!!!!!