Nottingham's Dunnegan The Elegant One "Ellie"
DOB 04/15/2017
SIRE: AFC Dunnegan's Zipper, SH "Zip"
DAM: AFC Nottingham's Adamsmark She's the One, MH12 MHA "Josie"
Ellie came into my life on April 15, 2017. She is out of my dog Josie. Josie has been an incredible dog and it was time to get another pup and start over. I really enjoy the developing of a pup and it's been 5 years since I started out with Josie. Ellie was one of 3 pups from the litter. One pup was stillborn and one faded and passed away at 1 week of age. Sometimes things happen and there are no answers to the questions but you just move on.
Ellie has started out well and shows that she is a smart pup and learns quickly. The challenge with a pup like this is to not go too fast and allow her time to mature and develop. I have uploaded several videos to Youtube. These videos are for your entertainment and enjoyment. However, if you see something that catches your attention or brings up questions, feel free to contact me to discuss.
Here is a link to my channel and a video of Ellie at 5 weeks playing with a knotted rag. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hnyOJzCVfM
Once you are at my channel, feel free to view other videos.
I am looking forward to seeing how she matures and am optimistic about her future.
Ellie has turned out to be a very consistent dog. A lot like her mother, Josie. She has stayed small in stature. Has plenty of "spaniel" action and a high drive to search and find things. I was able to take her woodcock hunting on a "solo" hunt and was fortunate to bag a limit of woodcock with her. I was also able to introduce her to duck hunting in January 2018.
The 2018 Woodcock season was the worst year I have seen for woodcock production. I don't know why but it was. However, with limited woodcock available, Ellie performed very well staying steady to flush, shot and retrieve on several birds. Her hunt ethic was very pleasurable to watch. She will step into her mothers role very nicely.
Ellie rolled into the 2019 Woodcock Season and picked up where she left off. She was steady to flush and shot all the way through the season. She continues to show me she is going to be very consistent at searching for game and being steady.
2020 will be an interesting year to watch. I am hoping she will be able to compete in several trials in the January and February.
Accomplishments:
AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests:
April 28, 2018 - Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Hunt Test. Passed Junior Hunt Test
April 27, 2019 - Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Hunt Test . Entered in Senior only on Saturday Passed the Senior Test
October 5 &6, 2019 - Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Hunt Test Entered in Master on Saturday and Sunday.
Passed on Saturday. (#1)
Failed on Sunday. (Left early on retrieve)
Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club
Oct 3, 2020 Failed Master
Oct 4, 2020 Passed Master (#2)
Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club
April 24, 2021 Passed Master (#3)
April 25, 2021 Passed Master (#4)
September 25 & 26, 2021
English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association Hunt Test
Master Pass on 9/25/2021 (#5)
Master Pass on 09/26/2021 (#6)
October 2 & 3, 2021 Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club
Master test : Fail 10/2/2021
Master Test : Pass 10/3/2021 ( 1st Advanced Pass) #7
October 1 & 2, 2022
Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club
Master Pass on Saturday (2nd Advanced Pass) #8
Master Pass on Sunday (3rd Advanced Pass) #9
Hunt Tests:
Junior 1 for 1
Senior 1 for 1
Master for 9 for 12
AKC English Springer Spaniel Field Trials:
May 19, 2018 - Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Field Trial Water Test : Passed
January 10, 2019 - Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Field Trial - Open Stake Called back to the 3rd series. We passed the first bird in the 3rd so was disqualified. Very pleased with the performance of this 21 month old pup.
February 2019 - entered Ellie in the Tennessee Trial Amateur. She got confused on her 3rd bird in the 1st series. Lots of things happened and she was not called back to the 2nd series. A week later, she came into season and was not entered into another trial Spring 2019
November 2, 2019 - Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Field Trial Open Stake - Finished Trial but no ribbon.
January 2020 Oklahoma Springer Spaniel Club Pretty Prairie, KS Trial 1 Finished. Had an A+ series and A series. Nothing special to rise to the top.
Trial 2 Bird 1: Trap, Bird 2: Trap, Bird 3: runner, lightly hit, lost the runner in the cover. Failed Retrieve.
February 2020, Entered the Tennessee Trials in Open. Trial one, Got through 2 series but not called back to 3rd.
Trial 2: got through 2 series but not called back to the 3rd.
Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Feb 2021 Got through 2 series but not called back to 3rd.
Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club Oct 2021 - In season and not entered. Bred Ellie for her 1st breeding with Robb.
Springer Spaniel Club of Central Kansas March 2022 Broke on first bird in first series. Got Suzie and started home.
Missouri Hunting Spaniel Club October 2022 - Got through 2 series but not called to 3rd series.
Field Trials:
Entered 10
Finished 2
Ran in 3 3rd series.
Ellie has continued to be a consistent dog in the field. Dove hunting is fun with her. Steady until sent on retrieves. Finding dead birds that others lose.
Woodcock hunting has continued to be fun with her.
Ellie has a strong desire to find woodcock
Ellie is no stranger to a dove field.
Ellie with Master Ribbons 5 & 6 for AKC
Master Hunter Title
Ellie working at a Pheasant Shoot
Ellie's Sire
AFC Dunnegan's Zipper, SH