Afilador

Mansiya Wiccan Moon Over Afilador and Mansiya Witches Familiar at Afilador

2011-07-16T13:15:00.000-07:00

June 2011

2011-07-12T01:49:00.000-07:00

June started with a bang we attended southern countries ch show where Bandit, and Kalusha both won 4th's in strong NSC hound classes Juno won her class but the star of the day was Jaz who won RBB NSC behind a gorgeous champion greyhound who went on to win BNSC I won 2nd in the adult handling in hot competition with Bandit and our breeders group won the breeders class NSC
Then off to Sarah's we went to collect Kasha and see her puppies who I must say are very nice
Kasha has returned home to us and has settled back in well with the rest of the gang I think Raven is pleased to have her back
I attended Royal Cornwall show where I won BOB and Hound Group3 with Kalusha and the open stakes The next day I attended just for a walk round but ended up showing a chihuahua puppy winning a 2nd with her and I also handled a shar pei in the group
On the final day I attended with Raven who was 2nd in his breed class and to my surprise won the open stakes beating Leanne and Molly and Sharon and Balthy I was delighted as that is a seroiusly good win in hottt competition!
At Exeter and County show Kalusha was BOB and hound group 3 with Jasmine winning RBOB Raven was also BOB
it was a lovely show and it was great to catch up with friends in other breeds

may 2011

2011-07-12T01:37:00.000-07:00

May was a busy month for our team we attended the National where Bandit and Kalusha both won the RCC's,Jasmine and Juno were both placed too and our team won the breeders group
Again at SKC we did the double winning both RCC's with Bandit and Kalusha after the long trip to scotland sadly Raven got bitten on the paw which made it swell and he was not able to be shown but I did win 3rd with Rumour qualifying her for Crufts,2nd with Bronte and 3rd with Dolly Dot Juno and Jaz also won their classes
we stayed over night and made it into a little break which was really nice had my favourite tea of Domino's pizza
The last show of the month for us was Bath Bandit won BD and BOS with Kalusha winning RBB sadly we were unable to do the breeders group as Jazmine was lame after pulling a nail while out running so that was a shame

2011 April

2011-04-08T10:36:00.000-07:00

At Exonian show our Kalusha was best of breed and so was Raven best of breed I won an easter egg on the raffle so was very pleased and got home before 3pm!
The next day at st Agnes we won Best Of Breed with Kalusha and 2nd with Raven in his class
We attended Bodmin show where our Kalusha was best of breed and Raven was RBOB and at St Austell again Kalusha was best of breed
We attended SW Hound Club where our Kalusha was Best of Breed and Teiryn Clark was 2nd in the YKC handling with Bandit Nick won the brace class with Juno and Bandit
At westcountry Dog club Kalusha won BNSC Hound and Group 4 with Bandit in 2nd!
Raven was also 2nd in his class
We had a lovely weekend away and stayed in a travel lodge Teiryn came with us and we had a good time
I have managed to attend a couple of car boot sales which I love almost as much dog shows
Kasha has given birth to 4 gorgeous puppies 2 bitches and 2 dogs I am happy to report mum and babies are doing really well.
We attended WELKS ch show where we completed in AVNSC Hound classes where our judge Denise Barney awarded Bandit 2nd in open dog,Jasmine was 2nd in post grad bitch,kalusha was 3rd in open bitch.But the star of the day was our Juno who won her class and was RBB beaten by Sara Robertson's PBGV Soletrader Peek a Boo who was RBIS at Crufts this year!
We then won the breeders group with Jaz,Bandit and Juno and was 3rd in the Hound Group breeders group
Raven was 2nd in his breed class out of 4 and qualified for Crufts under breed specialist Lesley Norris
To end the month I judged Advent show were my BIS pedigree was a great dane with RBIS going to a whippet and BPIS going to a beligan shepherd
In the novelty section BIS was a lovely pair of rough coated russells and RBIS went to a gorgeous lurcher boy
Thankyou to everyone who attended and to the lovely girls who run the show and gave me a lovely box of fruit to say thankyou
It was lovely to judge a local show

2011-04-08T10:24:00.000-07:00

March means Crufts!
we had a lovely day! Our kalusha was 1st in open bitch and RCC winner for the second year running,Bandit was 2nd in his class,Juno was 3rd in her class and Jaz was 1st in her class
Juno attended her first crufts as she has been out of the ring for almost 5 yrs she was beaten by her sister Fleur which was really great to keep it in the family
I had the great honor of handling Kevin Lewis's Shazzam for him we won RBD with him after winning 1st in open dog
Sadly I missed my class with Raven but nevermind there is always next year
My Kalusha won Best of Breed at Swindon which was really great
we attended Torquay show where our Kalusha was BOS,Raven was Best of Breed and Terrier Group 4
We attended Okehampton show where Kalusha was Best Of Breed,Hound Group 2 and Raven was 2nd in his class,Jaz was RBOB behind Kalusha and Teiryn did a wonderful job of handling Juno for me who was 3rd with Bandit in 4th
Reuben won the veterns and Maria Clark won the YKC handling and Teiryn won the JHA handling well done girls!
At Bridgwater Kalusha was Best Of Breed,Hound Group 4 with jaz in the RBOB spot and Raven was Best Of Breed
so another great month for our team x

2011 feb

2011-04-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

we had a terrible start to the month while staying with us Dolly managed to escape and to cut a long story short she had a good old run around Camelford for 6 days while Sarah and I did not sleep aged 10yrs and was worried sick she turned up in the end and was happy to be back in the warmth of our home
Her sister Kasha was away in Swindon being mated and was confirmed pregnant so roll on april when we will have babies!
We attended some shows too after all the drama
At plymouth Bandit was Res Best of Breed and Raven was Best Puppy in Breed,the next day at central cornwall Bandit was Res Best Of Breed and again Raven was best puppy in breed
At Ilfracombe Raven was Best of Breed and Best puppy in Breed and Kalusha was BOS at her first show back since her BIS win at Bridgwater!
At Terrier club Raven was Best Puppy in Breed
so not a bad month for our team x

2011 january

2011-04-08T10:07:00.000-07:00

we started 2011 by attending Taunton show where Afilador Moonlight shadow aka Bandit was Best of Breed,with Afilador a Hint of jasmine winning Res Best of Breed
Mansiya witch's familiar at Afilador aka Raven was Best of breed,Best Puppy in Breed and terrier puppy group 4
we then attended Yeovil open show where again Bandit was Best of Breed and Jaz was Res best of breed
I showed Kevin Lewis's gorgeous sloughi boy Shazzam and won best of breed with hm too
Thankyou to kevin for allowing me to handle the gorgeous Shazz
The next show was Exeter and County where again Bandit was Best Of Breed and Raven was Best of Breed,Best Puppy In Breed and Terrier puppy Group 2
We finished the month by attending Newton Abbott show where again Bandit was Best Of Breed,Hound Group 4 and 2nd in a strong stakes class
Raven was Best puppy in Breed and Terrier Puppy Group 3
It was also my birthday so I turned 35 and we visited Nick's parents for a long weekend in Peterbrough

Kalusha Wins BIS

2011-04-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

We ended 2010 on a high with my Diecisiete Mandarina at Afilador ShCM winning Best in show at Bridgwater show
We won the Hound Group in hot competition under Robert Greaves and then Best in show under Marion Sargent
It was a truly wonderful day and we would like to thank both judges for their kind comments
Our Mansiya witch's familiar at afilador aka Raven won BPIB at Midland countries under breed specialist Margaret Clowes
I was delighted with this win too
I will try and blog more often than I have previously so please check back for more updates soon

Pips Puppies are here

2009-06-20T05:14:00.000-07:00

Pip my dad's sprocker bitch has had her puppies
3 dogs and 1 bitch all arrived safe and sound and will be ready to go to their news home in about 6 weeks time
If anyone is interested in them please feel free to email me your detials and I will pass them on
Dad is keeping the bitch puppy and has called her Kia
There are 3 dogs available 2 black and one black and white
They are micro chipped and available to working homes
Both parents Pip and Alfie are proved working dogs and work throught the season on shoots
These have been bred for their working ablility and excellent health and temperment
Photo below

2009-06-20T05:10:00.000-07:00

Mansiya Wiccan Moon has arrived

2009-06-20T04:06:00.000-07:00

My dream has come true! Kasha has come to live with us here in Cornwall I would like to thank my dear true friend Sarah Leigh for allowing us to have Kasha and also for allowing me to handle the handsome Darchy and the delightful Dixie we have had some wonderful wins and I will be forever grateful
I have heard rumours that now I have my puppy Sarah will find herself surplus to requirement and I will dump her and Darchy! well let me set the record straight
As long as Sarah will allow me to handle Darchy I will and would never consider giving him up!!! Sarah is a true friend and I am very fond of her I must say I am delighted that we are able to work together and long may this continue
I hope this puts everyones minds at rest and I am in a way touched that people felt the need to comment and be concerned about our reltionship
Darchy did us proud at Southern countries by winning Best Dog and BOS Mo also won her class as did Jacob
At Exeter we won Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed with Bandit and hound puppy group3
At Royal Cornwall show we won BPIB and Terrier puppy group 3 with Jacob who enjoyed his day out alone with his mummy and Bandit also won Best Of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed its always really nice to win locally and get our name in the local paper

Bandit wins the RCC at SKC

2009-06-20T03:35:00.000-07:00

Never say Never well I did after last years SKC!
But off we went to show again this year Nick had the day off so drove through the night
Bandit won the RCC in the dogs and BPIB and Kally also took the RCC in the bitches
I was delighted this is my second homebred ibby to gain their studbook number as Juno has hers too
We also qualified AM CH Ebets Dixieland Jazz for Mansiya for Crufts too
we stayed at a local campsite which was very nice and gave the dogs a lovely walk
on the way home we stopped at Sarah's to drop off Dixie and visit the puppies who are looking superb and growing like weeds we can not wait to collect Kasha only a few weeks to go till she comes home
Darchy returned to Cornwall with us he arrived at ours and jumped up on the sofa and made himself home
We attended Devon county show with the gang Darchy was BOB,Terrier Group2 and Jacob was BPIB and Terrier Puppy Group4.Bandit was BPIB Kally was BOB and Hound Group1 I was delighted and she showed very well Our Billy was also BOB and shortlisted in the final 6 of the group by a judge from Canada!
We also attended Bath where Bandit was BOS and BPIB and Kally was RBB and Jaz was 1 st in puppy bitch
I was lucky enough to handle on of Michele Longman's Hamiltonstovare's in the breeders group which we won for the breed and went on to win the Hound Group too
It was a real thrill to see our picture in Dog world!

Afilador wins the First Breeders Group for ibizans under the new system

2009-06-20T03:23:00.000-07:00

This year is galloping by and I have not had much time to update our blog!
We have been out and about attending shows as always.
We took Afilador A Hint of Jasmine to Westcounty Dog Club under judge Mrs C Mayers
Jasmine won the AV Kound Puppy class and Hound puppy Group1 I was delighted
Bandit was Best Of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed at the same show and our Jacob was Best AV Terrier puppy and Puppy Group4 under Meg Purnell Carpenter
Each time Jacob has had Best Puppy in the breed or AV he has also been placed in the group we are very proud of his wins
We attended our first championship show with breed classes with the Ibbies babies which was the National with Jeff Horswill judging
Bandit was 1st in Puppy Dog,Jaz and Noah both won 2nds but they all qualified for Crufts
Kally also won the limit bitch class and Jacob won 2nd in puppy dog under Ella Eva
I had a lovely day and was delighted to see Stuart Morris make up his bitch Brookstream Flower Fairy and get his first CC with his Calaosta Amber Nectar it was really nice to catch up with him and have a good chat
We were the first ibizan hound team to win the breeders group at the National our team was Afilador A Hint Of Jasmine handled by myself,Afilador Moonlight Shadow handled by Nick,Afilador Licence to thrill handled by Sharon clark and Afilador Relight my Fire handled by serena Clark
Thankyou to Serena and sharon for joining our team it was a real thrill to see them all together

The Puppies are here!

2009-04-19T03:11:00.000-07:00

Both Shelby and Poppy have had their puppies we like to send our best wishes to both mummies and will look forward to seeing the puppies grow away
So in June another Manchester Terrier will join our team!we can not wait
Thankyou to our dear friend Sarah for allowing us to have one of her wonderful puppies
To see the puppies visit mansiya manchesters website
We attended National Terrier under judge K Aspin were Darchy won Junior and Novice to say Darchy was distracted is an under statement I had just picked up Mo who had just come out of season so Darchy had other things on his mind!!!!
Mo and I won a 2nd in Novice and home she came with me she will be with us till WELKS
The next day we attended st Agnes were Darchy was BOB and Terrier Group 2 I won 2nd in adult handling with Darchy and his mind was back on the showing!! we had an entry of 5 Manchesters one of which is a champion and a more mature dog but we still managed BOB we are well on the way to his Show Cert of Merit
Darchy will certainly be attending more shows down here!
Billy was BOB under breed specialist Mr Ellis Jones,Bandit was BPIB and his brother Noah made his debut and won BAV Hound puppy and Hound Puppy Group 4
We had a lovely day thankyou to Tony and June for running such a great show!
The next week at South West hound Noah was BPIB and Jasmine attended her 2nd show and was 2nd in her class.Thankyou to judge Sue Finnett for her kind comments
It was nice to catch up with Liz and Paul Egan and their lottie and Grace

More Shows!

2009-04-19T02:56:00.000-07:00

We attended Okehampton Show where both team Afilador and team Mansiya had a marvellous day Sarah drove down from Wiltshire with Dixie and Darchy.
I made my debut showing Dixie and out of an entry of 8 won BOB ETT and Toy Group2 under judge Mr J Fothergill a toy breed specialist Billy was BOS I was delighted!!
Darchy won his class and Jacob made his debut and won BPIB. Bandit won BPIB and HPG3and Kally won BOS
We had a very successful day Darchy then came home with me for his hoilday
Darchy has settled in beautifully him and Jacob are having great fun!
Bandit did well at Bristol dog club winning BOB,BPIB and Hound Puppy Group2 he is certainly enjoying his shows Dixie came home with us much to Billy's delight
The next show was Bodmin were we had an amazing day Darchy was BOB and Terrier Group 3 under Martin Sanders. Jacob handled by Teiryn Clark was BPIB and Terrier Puppy Group 4
Bandit was BOB,BPIB and Hound Puppy Group 3 under judge Mr A Rees with Kally winning BOS
Dixie was BOB under judge Mark Coccoza with Billy BOS handled by Maria Clark
A great day for our team!!
Then next day we attended Bridgwater were Dixie was BNSC Toy and I qualified for the adult handling finals handling her
Sarah came down and took Dixie home and caught up with Darchy who was pleased to see his mum We are lucky with Darcy as he loves sarah and I almost equally and is just as happy here with us and at home with Sarah

Crufts 2009

2009-03-18T03:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone
Well what a lovely time we have been having lately I took the team to Swindon for their pre cruft run out and to return Darchy who had been staying with us down here in Cornwall.We won our class with Darchy and RBOB behind the manchester that won the terrier group and RBIS so we were delighted.Darchy also got his JW point so we are almost there. Billy was our surprise of the day he won 1st in AVNSC Toy open,BNSC and Toy Group 2 under toy specialist Mrs J Jolley I was delighted!
The morning of Crufts arrived and the weather was horrible we got to Sourton Cross and we stuck on the road in the heavy snow drift eventally a snow plough arrived and cleared the road and off to Exeter we went were we meet Leanne and off to Crufts we drove.I showed Sophyla Sorcerer of Maysia aka Darchy in the puppy class he won the class and finnished his Junior Warrent.Sarah and I were delighted as were his breeders Mr and Mrs Eva.Sophyla Sally then won the bitch puppy class handled by Felicity Freer so it was a litter mate head to head for BPIB which Darchy won
Thankyou to everyone who offered their congratulations and I think Sarah enjoyed her first Crufts
The next day I returned with our Ett Goldpeke Crossfire at Afilador Aka Billy and we won the Good citizens class under F Somerfield I was so pleased Billy showed like a tropper
Thankyou to Kara and Mark Armstrong for taking me to crufts and letting me have my lovely boy

Bandit and Darchy are Group winners!

2009-02-26T12:15:00.000-08:00

Since last time I wrote we had a lovely time. Now all the snow is gone, and it's been quite pleasant here in Cornwall. We attended Plymouth and District show on the 14th of Feb where Bandit was Best puppy in breed. He is really enjoying his shows now. The next day we attended Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall where I handled Mandy and Martin Green's CH Egloshayle Black Falcon Aka Smeagol, a handsome manchester terrier. I was second in the breed and 2nd in the Champion stakes. He went really well for me, and I enjoyed handling him a lot.The next weekend, off to Ilfracombe we went, where BOB and BPIB was Afilador George Gently owned by A Maynard. Bandit was 2nd to his brother with Grandad Reuben Winning RBOB and Auntie Kalusha winning BOS. Bandit also was 2nd in the AV Puppy stakes winning £20 . Afilador a hint of Jasmine owned by us and My parents also made her debut and was 2nd in AV Hound Puppy behind the Hound Puppy Group winner which was a lovely long haired Dachshund. The next day off to St Austell we went where Reuben was Best of Breed and Hound Group3. Bandit was BPIB and Hound Puppy Group 1 winner. Sophyla Sorcerer at Maysia was Best of Breed out of 5 Manchesters which inculded 2 champions, and then took the Terrier Group1. Darchy is just over 12months old! He has been down here on holiday for a week- we have really enjoyed having him here with us, he has fitted in really well with our pack. Thankyou to his owner our dear friend Sarah for letting him come and spend some time with us. We also caught up with Afilador Ginger Jones Aka Dyllan who was also down on holiday so stopped in at the show to see us He is a handsome boy and fingers crossed will be appearing in the ring later in the year! I stacked him up and moved him up and down for his owners who were very impressed to see him behaving so well. I will post some pictures of him soon.

2009-02-06T00:09:00.000-08:00

We have had snow! Nick called me at work on Monday afternoon and advised me to come home. The snow fell all afternoon and this is what we woke up to Tuesday morning as you can see Jacob is enjoying himself playing in the snow.He was disappointed on Thursday morning when it all had disappeared

Bandit's first show

2009-02-05T23:40:00.000-08:00

Bandit attended his first show on 31/1/09 at Exeter livestock centre The show was run by Newton Abbott and District.Our judge was Mr H Ogden who had an entry of 7 ibizans which I must say was more than Bath Ch Show last year!
Tieryn and Maria Clark's Nueve Osamenor ShCM was Best Of Breed with our Kalusha Res Best Of Breed and Bandit was Best Puppy in Breed
Bandit then went on to win Hound Puppy Group 4 and 5th in the Puppy stakes under breed specialist Mr J Steel
I was delighted Bandit despite only attending 1 ringcraft session the week before the show behaved beautifully and showed like a proffessional
Jacob was entered not for competition and enjoyed his day out too He has started ringcraft classes last week he took it all in his stride
Billy won 2nd in his breed class I do think he is starting to enjoy his shows
The next day off to 3 countries we went and showed at Cheltenham and Dist Bandit won 2nd in AVNSC Hound Puppy behind an otterhound under judge Mr P Jones
It was Darchy's last show as a puppy we were Best Puppy in Breed and Res Best Of Breed and Terrier Puppy Group 2 under judge Mr Taylor
It was Dixie's first show and Sarah handled her to 2nd in AVNSC Toy open a proud moment to see little Dixie showing her socks off
We had a great day it was real fun around the ring and it was nice to catch up with Nicola Jeynes and Dodger Nicola is such a lovely person and we always have a real laugh we were also camped with some of my staffordshire bull terrier friend's from wales so great fun was had with them!
Well thats it from me this time
Take Care
Mandy and The Gang x

Show wins

2009-01-21T04:13:00.000-08:00

I have had an amazing 2008 in the ring both with my dogs and Sarah's manchester terriers
Sophyla Sorcerer of Maysia [Darchy] won BPIB at Welsh Kennel Club and Midland Countries under two famous all round judge Mr T Johnson and Mrs Z Thorn Andrews handled by myself .Sarah also handled Darchy to BPIS at Manchester Terrier Club Show under breed specialist Jill Knight and in my absents Darchy was handled by Felicity Freer at City of Birmingham where he won BPIB under breed specialist Carol Dunford. Darchy has also won many awards at open level too.
I also have the pleasure of handling Sophyla Sally Darchy's sister and at Yeovil open show on our debut of me handling Mo. we won Best AVNSC Terrier Puppy and Terrier puppy group4 and 2nd in the Christmas pudding stakes!
I would like to thank Sarah for letting me handle these 2 beautiful dogs and for turning them out so well for me to handle. Sarah works very hard behind the scenes and for this Iam so grateful
Our dogs have also done well in 2008 Kalusha has won another RCC under the single CC system at Paignton Ch Show and has also won 3 Hound Groups at open show level
Billy our new boy our ETT has qualifed for Crufts 2009 at his first and only championship appearance in 2008 under Roy Wilson Amalek. He also gained his Good Citizens Bronze award all at City of Birmingham. I would like to thank Billy's breeders Mark and Kara Armstrong for allowing Billy to come and be part of our team
The rest of the team has done well in the ring also and will be out and about in 2009
I welcome 2 new members to our team in 2009
Afilador Moonlight Shadow Bandit our homebred boy born in July 2008 will debut at the end of January 2009 Iam very excited about him coming out in the ring.I will also be handling his litter sister Afilador A Hint of Jasmine who I co own with my parents
In addition to this we have taken the descision to move into Manchester terriers I have been watching the breed for 6 years and have taken the time to learn about them and now we have one
His name is Joemario Bradley Begining at Afilador [Jacob] we would like to thank his breeder Kath Noden for allowing us to have Jacob. Jacob is due to debut in March
So 2009 promises to be a busy year for us
We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during 2008 and wish everyone goodluck in 2009 in what ever you are doing with your dogs

My First Post

2009-01-15T12:06:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone

Welcome to my blog I have created this blog to keep you all up to date with what is going on here at Afilador
I will start by introducing us to you all Iam Amanda Carter I live in Cornwall with Nick my Husband,our Ibizan Hounds Juno,Kalusha,Bandit,our sloughi Faith,our ETT Billy and our Manchester terrier Jacob
Our dogs are very much part of family and live in the house with us it can get a bit cosy on the sofa but I love having them in the house we do show our dogs and do very well in the ring but one of the greatest pleasures I have in owning dogs is taking them out and about walking around the beautfuil cornish countryside
We have lived in Cornwall for 5 years Nick is a vet and Iam a dispenser our jobs offer us great flexiablity so we can spend time with the dogs
I will try and post each week! but please bear with me as Iam new at this I write breed notes for Ibizan hounds for our dogs so please check them out to keep up to date with all other Ibizan Hound news
I have the great pleasure of handling many dogs for other people currently I handle Sophyla Sorcerer at Maysia for my dear friend Sarah Leigh I have done very well with Darchy in the ring and have also recently started handling Darchy's sister Sophyla Sally Aka Mo I would like to thank Sarah for all her help and support
Well I think that will do for my first post
Till next time take care
Mandy