 “MARLEY”
Marley is one of the top winning Irish Water Spaniels in the history of the breed. At just over the golden age of nine, he is still a fabulous show dog that exemplifies breed type, movement and incredible attitude. His pedigree is royalty within the breed, including such great dogs as, Best In Specialty Show Winning AM. & CAN. CH. Mallyree Mr. Muldoon, Best In Show & Best In Specialty Show Winning AM. & CAN. CH. Oaktree’s Irishtocrat, Best In Show & Best In Specialty Show Winning AM. & CAN. CH. Lindholme’s Mr. Michael TD JH, AM. & CAN. CH. Madrona’s Mr. Liam and Best In Specialty Show Winning AM., MEX. & INTL. CH Sylmar’s St. Paddy’s Pride CD, CGC.
Marley is currently the The Number One Irish Water Spaniel in both the US* and Canada, with a total of five Best in Shows this year under sporting Judges - Miss Dorothy Macdonald, Ms. Patricia Leakey-Brenner, pictured, Mr. Robert Whitney, Mrs. Honey Glendinning and Mrs. Margaret Jones.
He recently won both the Canadian National Specialty under Judge Mr. Jeffrey Pepper and the Sporting Dog Spectacular under Judge Mrs. Paula Nykiel, who said that “he has never looked better!”
Marley’s list of accomplishments include:
11 Best In Shows (eight in Canada and three in the US)
2005 Westminster Kennel Club – Best of Breed
2005 Canadian National Specialty – Best of Breed
1999/2000/2004 - Number One Irish Water Spaniel – Pedigree Award Winner
2001/2004 Irish Water Spaniel Club of Puget Sound
Regional Specialty - Best of Breed
1998/2000/2002/2003
/2004/2005 Irish Water Spaniel Club of America National Specialty - Award of Merit
2003 Number Ten Among All Breeds in Canada
1997 Irish Water Spaniel Club of America National Specialty – Winners Dog
Marley owes his stamina in the show ring not only to his great genetics but also his daily swims in the ocean and his favorite meal - turkey necks!
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