Our Judge, Mr. Michael Wildman

My involvement with the breed began when I purchased my first cocker Spaniel in 1995. in the early days extensive knowledge was gained at 2 big kennels of the time, Atkia and Charbonnel where I had the privilege of having hands on some of the breeds greatest dogs of that decade it was a huge opportunity to develop my eye for the breed.

Successful cockers owned by my self include,
The blue roans
Sh Ch Charbonnel Shake ‘n’ Steven’s JW
Sh Ch Lindridge Ticket to Ride JW
Sh Ch Travellers Joy Of Malpas
Sh Ch Oktumi Opalescence WW23
The blacks
Charbonnel Chase the Ace to Mikifil JW
Multi Sh Ch Serenade de Andaba Xey

Winning an accumulation of over 60 CCS and many top awards between them.

I started judging in 1998 Awarding challenge certificates in 2015. I have been selected to judge Bitchs at The Cocker Spaniel Club U.K. July 2024.

In my career as a Dog groomer I’ve been very fortunate to win all the top awards at U.K. grooming competitions, including Groomer of the year 2013 and also I was on Groom Team England 2013 -2015. I am also a international certified master groomer.

I serve on several canine committees currently The chairman of The North Of England Cocker Spaniel Association.

Dogs have been my life and passion since a teenager.

Mike Wildman.

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