My passion for Cocker Spaniels and dog shows started in 1969 at the age of 10 when I had a part time job at a cocker spaniel kennel, grooming and walking dogs. The breeder gave me a sweet buff American Cocker named "Nonnie" for my own. After winning a few ribbons at dog shows I was hooked  and knew then that breeding and showing dogs would be a big part of my life.

In 1980 ,along with my husband Dave, we purchased our first show cocker, a black female who became the foundation of our "Nonnies" line. Since then more than 60 of our dogs have earned championships and 14 have obedience titles, many of them placing in the top 5 in Canada in conformation or obedience. Several have won top awards such as Best In Show, Best Puppy in Show, Group placements,Best Puppy in Group and Specialty Best Of Breed, Best Puppy wins.

We have also bred a High In Trial Obedience winner, three #1 Obedience Cockers in Canada ('88,'98,03) and the #1 Flyball Cocker in Canada ('03) Another dog of our breeding has won awards as a Therapy Dog.

Our biggest thrill so far was breeding and exhibiting father and son black and tans who were both American & Canadian Champions, group winners, Canadian National Specialty Best of Breed winners and had wins at US Specialties and at the prestigious American Spaniel Club shows.
We are also very proud of our dogs who have enriched the lives of so many people, not as champions of dog shows but as loving companions... champions of the heart!

Also in 2007 our Adam was the top winning English Cocker in Canada and #8 Sporting Dog. The 2 sisters Ducky &Casey won Best Puppy in Shows. Then in 2008 2 more littermates, Liam &Posh won Best Puppy in Show awards and our import Desi won Winners Male at the US National show for English Cockers.

Over the years, we have bred for the "total package": health, intelligence and sweet personalities combined with beautiful Cocker heads and correct, sporting dog movement. All puppies are vet checked, with first vaccines, microchip, CKC registration and written guarantee. We only breed a few litters each year and look for loving, caring homes for our puppies.

"In 2002 I became a licensed CKC dog show judge. This is something I enjoy very much. Currently I am judging Sporting, Non Sporting and Toy breeds.


Vickie Umpleby

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