The American Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada

The American Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada as we know it today was formed in the early 1980’s. The Canadian Kennel Club made a motion to combine three Cocker varieties into one breed. Before this there were 4 varieties (Including Black/Tan). The club was formed to have a united voice in preparing the submission to the CKC in January of 1985 regarding this issue. Despite significant lobbying and letter writing from Cocker fanciers nationwide, the change was implemented.

The first club newsletter was published in 1984, and the Club Officers at that time were listed as:

President: Jean Palmer
Treasurer: Susan Harrison
Secretary: Lois Proctor
Directors: Maxine Norris (BC)
Kathy Nickle (Ontario)
Jean deWolfe (Maritimes)

The first National Specialty show was held on August 30, 1986. Other early club members include Sandra Lex, Kay Nickle, Carol Watson, and Carol and Bert Shute.

written by Kelly Ladouceur

  • July 1984 Newsletter

  • October 1984 Newsletter

  • January 1985 Newsletter

  • May 1985 Newsletter

  • August 1985 Newsletter

  • October 1985 Newsletter

  • April/May 1986 Newsletter

  • 1985 Constitution

  • Variety Research
  • Variety Letter


    • Early Newsletters & Documents provided by Jean DeWolfe.

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    CH Nonnie's In Style

    'IAN'

    Breeder Owner Vicky Umpleby



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    Our latest specialty photos:

    ACSCC National Specialty, June 2010

    Edmonton, Alberta

    Judge Patricia Darke, Darkehaven Cockers; Sweepstakes Jerry Moon
     

    Best in Specialty

    BIS Am Can CH Beechwood's Expressing it Best

    Breeder Owner Frank & Cathleen Charest, Handler Marlene Ness

     

    Best of Opposite Sex

    CH Rachris Hillbilly Deluxe

    Breeder Owner Carmen Langman Handler Jasmine Smith

     

    Winners Dog, Best of Winners

    BSB Cocker King of Hearts

    Breeder Wilma Fraga Owner Donna Miller Handler Shaunna Bernardin

     

    Veteran Dog

    CH Tanahill Standing Ovation

    Breeder Kim Hartz Owner Handler Monique Malcolm

     

    Winners Bitch, Best Puppy, AOM

    Mar-K's Posh Spice

    Breeder Owner Handler Marlene Ness & Mark Ragusa

     

    Veteran Bitch

    CH Calla's Chyna White

    Breeder Handler Jackie Forchuk Owner Pamela Derksen

     

    Best of Breed Altered

    CH Cagomist Justice of Mycrests

    Breeder Barbara Shepherd Owner Handler Donna Kjorsvik

     

    Best Brace

    CH Mycrests Ray of Sunshine & Mycrests Bold Adventure

    Breeder Donna Kjorsvik & Jackie Forchuk Owner Handler Don Anderson & Donna Kjorsvik

     

    Best In Sweeps

    Mar-K's Prologue

    Breeder Owner Handler Marlene Ness & Mark Ragusa

     

    Best of Opposite In Sweeps

    Mar-K's Mamacita

    Breeder Marlene Ness & Mark Ragusa Owner Handler Brad Sharp

     

    Best Overall Jr Handler

    Adrian Janssen

     

    Peewee Jr Handler

    Natasha Ladouceur, with Ch Silverwood's Northern Light Am/Can CD

     


    High in Trial & New CD

    Silverwood's Elegantly KLAD CD RN CGN

    Breeder Valerie Richardson & Vicky Bennett Owner Handler Kelly Ladouceur