A top our hill here in Danville Ca, Rx Cocker Spaniels functions as a small hobby
kennel for the sport of competing in the show ring, and providing the occasional
family pet, to a loving PET home.
Breeder: Ernie Domondon
For as long as I can remember, I have always experienced the
unconditional love of our family dogs. A favorite family dog when I was
young was our home bred chocolate lab named Bruno, I have many
memories of him and I on our free afternoons in the fields and creeks of
the then rural Livermore Valley. A smart and lovable companion for me
but when given the choice he was so dedicated to my father.
My love for the cockers spaniel originated with a neighbor's red cocker
mix puppy. With that sadful cocker expression "Puppy" was consistently
in our yard to greet me when I'd arrive home from school. Upon
graduation from College, my reward to myself was to purchase a
purebred Cocker Spaniel. My search led me to a black female from the
typical newspaper ad claiming "champion sired" by a son of an old time
favorite of mine Ch. Frandees Top Brass. Although this girl never
stepped into the show ring due to an off bite, it was through this special
girl that I acquired the bug to have a show dog. I will be forever grateful
for the friendships gained in the early years of my cocker experience.
Many of whom are no longer with us, the knowledge shared have
contributed to be what Rx Cockers is today.
The breed type of Bobwin Kennels in the 70's seemed to catch my eye.
With my science and research background, I admired Winnie Vick for her
determination to research her breeding in ways that raised eyebrows of
other breeders of that era. Her foresight set the basis for many of the
top winning kennels who brought her producing lines into their
pedigrees.
My start originated with a black bitch from top breeder Cathrine Ashley -
breeder of the top producer Ch. Bobwins Sir Ashley. At 6 mos of age,
Cathy allowed the pick bitch of her litter come out to California. Ashley's
Victoria was a sound eastern style bitch, beautiful in all aspects a
breeder could judge a 6 mos old puppy upon, Soon to be proven with
her Sweepstakes Black Variety Award her first showing at the San
Joaquin CSC specialty. With the sudden loss of Cathy Ashley, little did
we know that Vicki would be the last representation of Ashley breeding
in the ring. The chase for the "final major" proved long and useless
amongst Vicky's sporty California style competition. Ashley's Victoria
brought me the breed type of the eastern pedigrees behind her, but she
lacked the "leg" or size of the California girls who bypassed her for the
wins. My first inclination was to take this pretty headed, typey bitch to
a California dog, Sporty, up on leg, with a strong rear assembly. Ch.
Tomparks Little Rock was all that and the product of strong Bobwin
breeding. Owned by my good friend Wanda Towne, it was a joy to
promote the offspring of a breeding we so loved.
How great an experience, to be so new in the breed, to have in my first
litter, my pick puppy, to go Winners Bitch at ASC. A breeder's dream
come true. I will be forever grateful to a young Greg Anderson who saw
the quality in my young puppy to take her to this GREAT win. BISS CH
Rx Crystal Elegance went on to many other great wins with her handlers
Ian Brotchie, her Canadian championship with Vi Nielson, and her ASC
weekend Best Opp to Best in Show with Marcelo Chagas. Breedings for
Rx continued the next generation through Krystal and her sister Tiffany,
Ch. Rx for your Eyes Only. Introducing breedings to Palm Hills
Krugerand, Piner's Enough is Enough, and Palm Hill CaroBu's Solid Gold
the Rx prefix continued to be present in the ring.
After a short hiatus from breeding, and having an itch to be winning in
the ring again. I was approached by my good friends Bryon & Marie
Santos to have my pick of any pup from their litter. Knowing my favor
for buffs, it was hands down that I would take the buff bitch - sight
unseen. My first evaluation of the litter, found me prejudice for the buff
girl, but my eye for the breed led me to ask for the black bitch. A Trader
daughter, and a Little Rock great grand daughter, Liz's pedigree is a
tribute to the dedication of my group of closest friends. With this
website it is my pleasure to present the many dogs of Rx and Sherwood
of recent years - the prodigy of this special girl who is our reminder of
my great FRIENDSHIPS of the past 30 years of RX.
A pharmacist by profession, The Rx prefix was easy to come by.
As a small scale hobby breeder / exhibitor. On the average I have bred
and whelped a litter around every 20 months primarily to have
something to take into the show ring. Our puppies are raised and
socialized in a family environment.
Over the years not all my puppies have made it into the show ring. The
families who were blessed with the ownership of an Rx cocker spaniel
have all cherished long lives of well tempered and dedicated companions.
I take great pride in knowing that my produce are positive
representatives of OUR Breed as both Show and Pet.
Since 1979 members of the Rx gang have been represented in the show
ring. My thanks to those handlers and owners who over the years
have exhibited an RX dog and taken them over the Winner's marker. I
invite my site visitors to take the time to read about those dogs who
are most special to us.
My involvement in our breed continues, as an active member for the two
northern California breed clubs - Mission Valley Cocker Spaniel Club and Bay
Cities Cocker Spaniel Club. As show chairman for the two clubs, my personal
goal has been to preserve the atmosphere and style of our Specialty shows of the
past - a media for our breeders to bring out OUR BEST to compete making that
win so much more SPECIAL over the weekend All breed competition. Our clubs
host 2 Specialty weekends each year (four shows), which attract exhibitors from
many states west of the Mississippi.
Our Clubs are major supporters of the Northern California Cocker Spaniel
RESCUE.
I am also a member of The American Spaniel Club, our parent club, responsible
for establishing the BREED STANDARD by which our dogs are judged. As
members we choose to abide by our clubs "Breeder's Ethics" and incorporate
them into my own personal breeding practice. If you are looking for a cocker
spaniel puppy, look for breeders who are members in good standing, and
support our mission in an effort to better the health of our favorite breed of dog.
Along with my wife Diane and daughter Jennifer, we enjoy the dogs we
have bred over the years.
Member of the American Spaniel Club
secretary
Mission Valley Cocker Spaniel Club
Bay Cities Cocker Spaniel Club
Here's Ernie
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