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 Cathy Ashley - breeder
of the top producer Ch. Bobwins Sir Ashley. At 6 mos of age,
Cathy let 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, 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 norther 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
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