"Olivia"
Sh Ch Nadavin Julianna JW Sh CM
The Nadavins were established in 1974 when we acquired our first Irish setter as a wedding present. For the first few years we concentrated on the Irish then in 1981 we purchased our first Field Spaniel. “Victoria” Sh Ch Donholme Eva of Nadavin JW who went on to became our foundation bitch.
Over the years we have been very fortunate to have bred a number of Field Spaniels that have gone on to become Show Champions. Three of which came from our well known D litter, Danielle, Diplomat and Dusky Princess. In 1993 our first most famous lady came along Sh Ch Nadavin Elegance JW, "Pippa" winning 28 CC’s under individual judges. Sadly she passed away suddenly in 2003 still at the height of her career but is still remembered by all. However her memory goes on in her Granddaughter Sh Ch Nadavin Julianna JW Sh CM "Olivia" who is Top Field for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, Top Gundog in the Vitalin Bitch of the Year competition 2005 and has represented the breed at the Contest of Champions on several occasions. Olivia is now the Breed Record Holder being the only Field to have ever won "35 CC's" under different Judges, carrying on Pippa's winning ways.
All our dogs are direct ancestors of “Victoria”. We have also produced the foundation bitches for both the Tayowen and Tumblebar kennels.
But above all this the Nadavins are all family pets, they enjoy sitting on the settee watching television. Caravanning all over the country throughout the year, getting very muddy and dirty on holiday and at home. They have great fun exploring the countryside, climbing the hills in Scotland and playing in the forest in Hampshire. Our puppies have gone on into family homes and are thoroughly spoilt by the children. Our main aim apart from type is to keep the lovely temperament of the breed. A prime example of this being our lovely Sh Ch Nadavin Aristocrat JW, “Jock” was eventually banned from the child handling classes at some of the open shows when he stood correctly for the children without being asked. It was felt that his handlers had an unfair advantage!! Even after a severe neck injury we had no hesitation in any child playing with him.
We are very lucky that our dogs have gone on to be so successful in the show ring, but to us they are our family and give many, many hours of pleasure and laughter.
What of the future? who knows?. Our hope at the moment are pinned on the latest "Nadavin" Nobility (Lara). The rest of the gang can be seen on the following pages.And that as they say is the story of the "Nadavins" to date.
