* GIBSON *

My Precious Gibson…

We have a secret you and I, that no one else shall know.
For who but I, can see you lie beside me, each night in the fire glow?
For who but I, can reach my hand before we go to bed,
and feel the living warmth of you and touch your silky head?
For only I, walk woodland paths and see ahead of me,
your small shape running with the wind, so young again and free.
For only I, can see you swim in every brook I pass...
and when I call your name, no one but I, can see the bending grass...

My best friend hunts on The Eternal Happy Hunting-Grounds...
But still I can't accept - that he will not come back???
He left us suddenly almost 13 years old and I still miss him so terribly much!!!

Once in a lifetime...
you have the honour to live with a dog that does it all!

    

Leelekis Acanthus
Photo: Britta Dafgård

LEELEKIS ACANTHUS

"GIBSON"

Born: Nov 3rd 1997 - May 23rd 2010
Reg.nr: S55450/97
Colour: Black and Tan
Hips & eyes clear

PEDIGREE »

OFFSPRING »

MERITS
*Show*

CAC, Best Dog placements
Several BOB & BIS-Gundog
Several BOB & BIS-Veteran
3rd Veteran of the Year 2006
6th Veteran of the Year 2005
*Field Trial*
3rd Gundog of the Year 2002 
Working Dog Certificate
Qualified for full Champion 
= Field Trial Award
Approved Water Test
*Game Tracking*
Approved Aptitude Test

Eye catching black and tan. 
Beautifully constructed. 
Excels in head, neck and shoulders. 
All quality! All cocker! Super type!
Pam Walker, kennel Cardamine, 2008


Leelekis Acanthus
Photo: Maria Åslund

Gibson was my pride and joy and a pleasure to live with. He was a very masculine and charming character with a fantastic disposition. He forfilled our lives with glorious moments, gained CAC ticket, several BIS-Gundog and several BIS-Veteran. He was a very happy healthy dog, still very well coloured with white teeth. He carried his age with dignity until the end! 

Gibson was a true merry Cocker with a will to please, liked to carry everything. He was really fond of birds and field trials and his father Elmore was an idol. A special memory was The Working Championship in 1999... first as spectator but after lots of persuading... we started! I didn't believe he would be able to fetch such a big bird? But when I turned around and saw my dearest retrieve that big pheasant... Oh my, so proud he was! From that day I realized that the Cocker truly IS a gundog! Our happiest moment was when he gained the Field Trial Award!!! 

Gibson was very loving and considerate with the ladies and a proud father of many lovely offspring. See them here» 

We will always remember you in our hearts! Miss you so much!!!
My once in a lifetime dog!
 


 

11 years old winning BIS-Gundogs!
Photo: Anna Johansson
Leelekis Acanthus Leelekis Acanthus
10 ½ years old winning BIS-Tan!
Photo: Dorothea Winter

Leelekis Acanthus
Working Dog Certificate!

Leelekis Acanthus
Photo: A Stålhammar
 
 CHALLENGE CUP - LUKAS' AWARD
Lukas' Award is a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Kardell 
as a memory of Örlidens Amor "Lukas" 1967-1981.
The Award shall be given at Cocker South West's Open Show 
to Best Cocker Spaniel with field trial qualifications.
The eternal Award finally goes to the owner that wins five times.

BEST HUNTING COCKER EVER!!!
Gibson had the honour to win this throphy for life!!!

I'm so proud of my clever boy and this beautiful 21-years old tin can!
It's engraved with all the winners name from 1986 to 2007
and there's also a photo album to it with the winning cockers.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

 CHALLENGE CUP - SIR JAMES AWARD
Sir James' Award is a gift from Mrs. Månsson
as a memory of Bright Dream's P.S. I Love You "James" 1996-1998.
The Award shall be given at Cocker South West's Open Show 
to Best Cocker Spaniel with tan markings.
The eternal Award finally goes to the owner that wins five times.

BEST TAN COCKER EVER!!!
Gibson had the honour to win this throphy post mortum...

THANK YOU SO MUCH... it means a lot to me...

 

PEDIGREE

Sire

LP SUCH FINUCH NUCH 
NORDUCH INTUCH
Paisley's Elmore James
red

NUCH
Bright Morning's Rainman
red
Greentree Don't Think Twice
red
Bright Morning's Life Time
black
Bright Morning's Treasure
red
Bright Morning's Jackpoot
red
Travis False Colours
black
Dam

Lordlike's Chatterbox
black/tan

Northworth Get A Grip
red
Raomer's Softman
red
Northworth Grade Ten
red 
Manaca's Lady Sings The Blues
black
Carillo Colourprint
black/tan
SU(U)CH NUCH 
Manaca's Born to Rise'n Shine
black

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