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On Friday 1st October 2010 "Deri" suddenly became ill. We rushed him into our Veterinary Surgery but regrettably there was nothing they could do to save him. A wonderful dog and he will always have a very special place in our hearts.
March 2010 - A litter of 4 puppies were born to "Champion Witchstone Kicking Upastorm" - 3 girls and one boy. A litter of two girls and one boy were born to "Champion Never Endin' Tale"
New Years Eve 31st December 2009 - Jack "Champion Witchstone Changeofheart" went to live at the Witchstone Kennel in Derbyshire for a week to become the husband of "Champion Witchstone Kicking Upastorm" and Champion Witchstone Never Endin' Tale" aka Tara who lived here with us for a while. We are absolutely delighted to report that both bitches are in welp and the puppies are due March 2010.
December 2009 - On the 16th December, Markie, Witchstone Word of Honour to Rhythmtyme left for his new home in London with Carl Karlsson. We hope that he gives Carl as much pleasure as he has given us.
August 2009 - Bobby, Witchstone Dream On With RhythmTyme went on holiday to Ireland with Carrie & Maurice Graham Weall. He competed on the Munster Circuit with Dulcie, Ir. Ch. Witchstone Love In A Mist Over Phidgity and Orla, Witchstone Black Diamond At Phidigity. Witchstone Cover Story had to stay at home as she was nursing a litter of puppies - three girls and two boys. He picked up two reserve green stars, the first at the All Terrier Association of Ireland on the 15th August 2009 under judge Mr. T. Hehir (Ireland), the second was at Clonmell & District on the 16th August 2009 under Judge Mr. Paul Scanlon (Ireland). There were no ETT classes at Killarney on the 18th August 2009 and he had nothing at Limerick on the 20th August 2009 under judge Mr. T. Pehar (Croatia) or Tralee on the 22nd August 2009 under judge Mrs. A Tove Strande (Norway).
March 2009 - We applied for our own Kennel Name. This being no mean feat as the Kennel Club has over 70,000 names registered with them already. After submitting many names we have been advised that it is 99% confirmed that we can have "RhythmTyme". This name was chosen as Rhythm - Champion Amalek I Got Rhythm is the corner stone of the Witchstone Kennel and is the sire of Champion Witchstone Free's A Crowd (Ruben). Tyme - Champion & American Champion Animalhouse Partytyme Moe was the first Toy Manchester Terrier to be imported into this Country and he is the sire of Champion Witchstone Changeofheart (Jack) and Ch Witchstone Heads Or Tails (Harry). 30th March 2009 - today our provisional Kennel Name Certificate arrived. The name will now be printed in the May edition of the Kennel Gazette and six weeks after that it will become official.
28th January 2009 - Ruben went to Witchstone to commence his stud duties. He came home on the 2nd February 2009.
8th October 2008 - Mike and I set off at 5am for the PetPlan Junior Stakes Final 2008 which was being held at Kempton Park Racecourse, on the outskirts of London. Nick Gourley was working in London so we arranged to meet at the venue. We were most fortunate to have qualified Ruben at East of England under judge Mr. Max King. 16 dogs and 16 bitches who had won qualifying heats throughout the year were ready for inspection by the three judges; Ann Ingram from Ireland, Ron James from Wales but living in England and Hans van den Berg from Holland. Ruben was the ONLY dog from the Toy Group qualified, so that was quite an achievement in itself. The competition was judged on a points system. Each judge went over every dog in turn and then awarded points accordingly. These points were then added together and displayed on an electronic score board at the end of the arena. Ruben put in a foot perfect performance and gained 22 points for confirmation, 23 for type and 23 for movement (the highest score awarded for movement was 24) - finishing on a total of 68 points. Much to our delight, after the three phases, he finished in joint 3rd place. The top five dogs are usually asked back into the arena but because there were 7 dogs tying on 68 points nine dogs were recalled. The Judges were then asked to award points for, what was termed as, "Star Appeal". The audience were not told what points had been awarded to each dog in this section. NOW THIS WAS THE NAIL BITING BIT - Two dogs were called forward, sent around the ring and then asked to leave, this left 7. Then three were called forward, sent around the ring and two were asked to leave. This now left 5 and the marker boards were brought out into the arena - winner, runner up, 3rd, 4th & 5th. Mr. Andrew Brace the commentator announced the places in reverse order - in 5th place was the Shetland Sheepdog, in 4th place was the Akita and in third place was THE ENGLISH TOY TERRIER - what a wonderful achievement for our breed. In fourteen years of the competition only THREE English Toy Terriers had qualified (two dogs - Harry in 2006, Ruben in 2008 and a bitch owned by Nick and Andy in 2003) but this was the first time that one had been placed. A Wire Haired Fox Terrier was second and a Lakeland Terrier won the event and received a cheque for £500.00. The prizes were presented by Simon Wheeler, PetPlan's Head of Marketing, followed by a photo session. We then left the dogs on the benching, in the capable hands of the Security Guards, and attended a CHAMPAGNE reception in a Suite overlooking the racecourse. After the reception we moved into the Desert Orchid Suite where we had a three course slap-up meal. What more could one ask for the views over the racecourse were glorious, champagne, good food and a third place in one of the major events in the Dog Show Calendar.
2nd September 2008 - Witchstone Its A Monopoly, Gordon, (now called Tyndale) went to his new home in Bristol with Janet, Andrew & Calvin Proud. Calvin being the family Dobermann Pinscher. Janet has had English Toy Terriers before and Andrew is a retired Vet so he is in extremely good hands.
18th June 2008 - Wonderful news for Apollo. Jo, Morris, Helen & Claire, who have Edward, are going to give him a home.
12th June 2008 - Regrettably, things did not work out in his new home & Apollo was returned to us. People should NOT buy a puppy on an impulse! It is not fair on the puppy when he does not fit into your lifestyle. Thankfully Apollo has taken the upheavel all in his stride.
22nd May 2008 - Witchstone Thank Heavens", Edward, went to his new home today with Joe & her husband in Leicestershire. He is very lucky as his new family have a long boat so he will be spending his days cruising the canals.
20th May 2008 - "Witchstone Tyme After Tyme", Apollo. Went to his new home.
Crufts - 6th March 2008 - Judge Mrs. A. Horan - Ruben 1st Junior Dog, Best Puppy Dog & Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate. Jack 2nd in Open Dog. Harry 1st in Open Dog. Pedigree Breeder Stakes - Judge Dr. R. James - Team Witchstone made BREED HISTORY, Ruben handled by Andy Leonard, Jack handled by me, Harry handled by Mike and his litter sister Lizzie handled by Nick Gourley were awarded a commendable 4th place out of an entry of 12 teams.
27th December 2007 I had a judging appointment at Stourbridge & District Canine Society. I awarded BOB & BPIB to Witchstone Cover Story Of Phidgity. I was absolutely thrilled when she went Toy Group 4 and Toy Puppy Group 1 under Jeff Luscott. Reserve Best Of Breed went to Witchstone Free Of A Kind At Yarrum. I had an entry of 14 dogs.

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