Destiny Welsh Springer Spaniels

Catherine and Tony Lee

Located in western Massachusetts

Updated October 27, 2022

We hope for a litter from Farley in the middle of 2023

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"Elena"

CH Daytime Destiny's Elena RN CGC

CH Rwyn Aurora C.W. Junior x CH Daytime Rufus Girl Indianna

Owned by Rachel Lee and Catherine Lee

Bred by Carla Vooris

6/12/2001 - 7/2/2018

Elena's Pedigree

Elena's Health Testing

 

 

We said goodbye to our beloved Elena when she was 17 years, 2 weeks, and 6 days old.  She was everything we hoped our first Welsh Springer would be: lively, smart, silly, and affectionate.  We loved her so much.  The house isn't the same without her.

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Elena was our first Welsh Springer, and boy were we busy!  She was a mischievous puppy, always keeping us guessing as to what kind of trouble she would get into next.  My older daughter and I started her in puppy kindergarten as quickly as possible and then, much to our surprise, she earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate at only 4-1/2 months.  An AKC spokesperson thought that Elena might be the youngest dog ever to pass the test.

Elena's first major win June 2006
June 2006

Elena won Best Puppy in Breed at the Maryland Sporting Dog show at 8 months, under the late esteemed judge Anne Rogers Clark, with her first championship point coming a few weeks later.  Our older daughter showed her in Junior Showmanship and moved up from the Novice to Open division in tough competition.  Younger daughter also showed Elena in Juniors until she completed her Novice wins.

At the age of 4 Elena had a total of 10 points, with a number of major reserve wins, but she still needed the two majors required for her championship.  We suspected that she was bored with showing, so we gave her a break.  A year later we entered her in three shows, and Elena quickly won a major, a major reserve, and another major to finish.

We like Elena's correct proportions, rectangular outline, rib spring, and "round and spanielly" body.  She's one of the smartest dogs we've ever owned, and the easiest of our four Welshies to live with.

After a litter sired by Ch. Rysan's Just For Me in 2007, Elena was retired from breeding and conformation.  She earned her Rally Novice Title at our national specialty weekend in April 2011, and occasionally I take her into the veterans class, where she loves being a show dog again. 

 

Destiny Welsh Springer SpanielElena at 13

Elena new champion July 2006
July 2006, age 5

Welsh Springer Spaniel Elena

Elena at 9 years old.  We think she has reached
her mature years with dignity and grace.


Welsh Springer Spaniel Elena comment on photos
Photos above Anthony W. Lee

Elena seems to be expressing what she thought of her photo shoot



Photo Catherine C. Lee    

February 2006

Health Information
CHIC # 18294
 Hips OFA Good
WS-1094G36F

Elbows OFA Normal
WSEL-EL1F36

Thyroid Normal
WS-TH54/36F

Eyes CERF
WS-547

Click here for Elena's OFA page
 
 


Photo Isabelle Francais 

July 2001

 Member:    Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America (WSSCA)
                    WSSCA Health Committee
                    Pioneer Valley Kennel Club

                       New England Sporting Group Association

 

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