by Bethann Wiley | Oct 12, 2021 | Distinguished Persons
Harold S. Bixby 1923 – 2013 As a young man, Harold grew up in Connecticut, the youngest of a very large family, working in his dad’s business during the Great Depression. There he learned the lessons of hard work and the pain of the depression’s struggles. That... by Bethann Wiley | Oct 12, 2021 | Distinguished Persons
Mr. Albert Winslow (1914 – 1995) Mr. Winslow campaigned tirelessly to promote the English Cocker breed and particularly the field/working lines of the breed. He owned one of the last remaining field trial English Cocker kennels in the country in the early... by Bethann Wiley | Oct 12, 2021 | Distinguished Persons
Mr. A.R. Ginn Jr. A.R. is known as a great sportsman and a fierce competitor. Of equal importance, he is known to always be polite to everyone and to help whenever and wherever he can. This includes not only the spaniel world but also in his 48 years in the metal... by Bethann Wiley | Oct 12, 2021 | Distinguished Persons
Vicky L. Thomas Vicky’s enthusiasm for the field-bred English cocker spaniel began in 1984, the year she imported her first dog from Lynn & Paul Rawlings, Peterbourgh, England. Other imports from the UK, all terrific little upland hunting spaniels, subsequently... by Bethann Wiley | Oct 12, 2021 | Distinguished Persons
Peter Dunne Garvan Dungarvan Kennels (American Cockers) Peter Garvan, along with his wife Billie, operated one of the most highly regarded and influential kennels of its time. Established in 1922, Dungarvan Kennels produced many notable bench and field trial cockers.... by Bethann Wiley | Oct 12, 2021 | Distinguished Persons
Tom Ness I bought my first spaniel, a tiny very powerful little springer in 1976 from Jim Stone. I just wanted a hunting dog. Little did I know that this little liver and white dog would change the course of my life and begin a lifelong friendship with Jim. I...