*2024 and the start of champion status for the Lagotto in the UK*. Just three sets on offer - at Crufts, Lagotto Romagnolo Association Ch Show and National Gundog Assocation. All other classes at Championship Shows are Non-CC at this time. CC allocation from 2026 was increased to include four more shows - in May, National, SKC and LRCGB and in July - WKC.
Our showing was limited in 2024 due to the arrival of the super Pradalini litter from Prada and Truffalusa November Moon From Mizani (Sage) - (born in May). B. Pradasphere - Diva - started her show career in November in style with some lovely wins in Puppy and Junior, including a lovely win in PUPPY STAKES (a first for the breed) at the National in May 2025. Diva gained her Junior Warrant at National Gundog in August and as if that wasn't sufficient - * the first homebred and UK-bred JW winner in the breed* - she took her first CC on day at just 14 months - the youngest CC-winner to date.
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 | 2025 was a great year for the kennel for several of the Pradalinis, with five of the six qualified puppies showing at Crufts. All made the awards in the Junior and/or Good Citizen classes, making owners and breeders very proud. Well done to B. Pradasphere, B. Prada Linea Rossa, B. Prada Luisa, B. Prada Paradoxe and B. Prada Milano and their very special owners.
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Rolo made a bit of history by becoming the youngest Lagotto to gain a KC Good Citizens Gold award. He also added to the history with a 2nd place at the Welsh Springer Club's AV Spaniel Working Assessment Test, which allows B. Prada Paradoxe to enter the Special Gundog classes. Congratulations, owner/handler Jim with the handsome Rolo!
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 | Sarah and Fig (B. Linea Rossa) won three super awards in Special Beginners Stakes at Paignton, NGA and Midland Counties, including 2 x 1st. Sarah's first showdog and they are turning into serious contenders. Congratulations!
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**STOP PRESS** DIVA starts the 2026 show season with RCC at Crufts! The first CC show of the year (of 7 for the Lagotto). Fantastic! All the Pradalinis that attended were placed highly in their classes. Well done indeed!
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The Bedeslea Breeders Team won at WELKS! Congratulations to Victoria, Sarah Bishop and Jim Cuddy with their Pradalinis.
Diva added another BB/BOB to her record here too.
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We were looking forward to a 'family gathering' at Birmingham National, when the new pups from Prada and BISS/BIS GrCh Ch Pinon Massaggero del Pinon (Johan) were to make their debuts and the day got progressively better, from very nice placings in their puppy classes and a win in Puppy Bitch for Louise's B. Bombshell at Mizani to a first RCC for Sarah and B. Prada Linea Rossa, a second CC for Victoria and B. Pradasphere JW and a second win in the Breeders Stakes for Victoria, Sarah and Jim. What a special day!
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 | The following day Jane and Womble (B. Prada Milano) joined Rolo in the GWT award-winners group by winning his test at the SWSSC Minority Spaniel Breeds WAT. Such a versatile training partnership, with several nice ch show placings and awards/gradings in Mantrailing, Scentwork and Truffle Hunting too.Congratulations! |
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