Editions English Setters

Three cheers to Duchess, Editions Navigator JH, HD, on completing her HD title at the field test in conjunction with the ESAA National. We couldn't be prouder of her and her owner/trainer Frank Luksa on attaining these bird titles. Duchess is also owned and loved by Mrs. Maryella Luksa and the the young lady of the home, Miss Hunter Luksa. Its noteworthy that Duchess is an actual working bird dog for Frank! Duchess is also owner/handled pointed in the show ring. She is one of LEO's  daughters.

Ch. EDITIONS RADIOACTIVE , Bikini , won SIX year end awards at the English Setter Association of America awards banquet. 

 Best Regional ES -Southeast Region, Top Breeder Owner English Setter, Best Sporting Group ES (bitch), and

Goodtime Silk Teddy Award , for the bitch defeating the most ES in BB competition, also  Breeder of Goodtime Silk Teddy Award

Canberra's Legend Award, for the bitch winning the most BIS's.

Ch. Editions The Aviator (Leo) owned by Lisa Leavelle (Melwood Setters). Won Best Regional ES (Runner-up) based only only 5 times in the ring. How cool to have littermates win this! He was also Runner-up for  the Gold Rush Gold Miner Blues Award which is awarded to the stud dog whose get win the most championship points during the award year. Especially noteworthy since he only had three litters on the ground at the time. Leo is producing some stunning puppies and they all have ring presence.

Ch, Editions Flight Attendent (Sealy) owned by Sharon LeBlanc was awarded Best ES in Canada, and

Best ES in the Canadian Region.

TJ, Ch. Editions Pursuit of Happiness, received his OFA Good hip rating and OFA Normal Elbows to go along with his BAER certification. Congrats to his owners, Mary and Larry Coldiron. They are from a litter of 8 , ALL BAER NORMAL.

Ike's daughter Hannah, Manlove's Secret Edition,  received her OFA Good hip and OFA Normal Elbows rating to go along with her BAER number. She is from a litter of 9 ...ALL BAER NORMAL ! Breeders and owners Judy Graef and Cyndi O'Brien Manlove Setters.

Congratulations to Leo, Ch. Editions The Aviator , on the birth of his litter in Finland. Cool!! This litter of 7  was also ALL BAER NORMAL!

Bikini and Karen went to one show and came home with the GROUP ONE ribbon. Lotsa fun!

Harper continues her reign as #1 ES in Canada and is a top Sporting dog.

Duchess, Editions Navigator, is getting some nice wins with her owner handler Frank Luksa. Love those tris!!

TJ (Ch. Editions Pursuit of Happiness) and Ava, (Ch. Editions Barefoot Contessa) are in Canada ready to embark on the quest for their Canadian titles. They are owned by Mary and Larry Coldiron.

Ike's son Dreamy, Ch. Manlove's Special Edition finished his championship wntirely from Bred By under the guidance of one of his breeders, Judy Graef (Manlove ES). He finished with several majors and multiple wins over specials being shown less than 10 times. He is co-owned and lives with Cyndi O'Brien who has him in amazing coat and condition.

Ike's son Spencer, R Own Riddles In The Sand, was WD,BW at the huge Hudson Specialty from Bred- By with his breeder/owner/handler Faith Grogan. Nice win!! This boy is dripping in coat too.

His sister, R Own Hula Girl, has been winning consistently from Bred By this summer as well. Also b/o/h by Faith Grogan.

Bikini, BIS Ch. Editions Radioactive, came out of her hiatus to attend the Carolina ES Club Specialty.

She was BREEDER/OWNER handled  by Karen to the only AWARD OF MERIT that was given.

Harper ,BIS Ch. Editions Good Morning America, added more Group wins and placements to her awards and remains #1 ES in Canada while maintining her position in the US as well. Way to go Harper!!

Clementine continues to sparkle and will be in the ring soon...

Harper, BIS ,BISS Ch. Editions Good Morning America,  continues her winning streak with her main man, William Alexander. They added several more Group Ones, and some placements to their resume. This team is now NUMBER ONE ENGLISH SETTER  , and among the country's Top Sporting Dogs  

Sealy , BIS Ch. Editions Flight Attendant, is back in action too, with another Group placement , keeping her among the Top ES in Canada.

The Luksa family's darling tri bitch, Duchess, Editions Navigator, picked up another nice owner handled win to further her show career.

Leo, BIS,BISS Ch. Editions The Aviator, has produced two beautiful litters recently. Jack Johnson at Serendipity ES  in VA, and Lourdes Fernandez of Bourbon ES in NY, each have some potentially special puppies.

Karen had a great time judging sweeps at the Maryland Sporting Dog Association in spite of the winter weather. Thanks so much for the entry and the invitation!!

Harper, Ch. Editions Good Morning America, starts the year nicely by winning BEST IN SHOW in her first ring appearance. She won Group 1st each day of the weekend.

Not to be outdone, Sealy, Ch. Editions Flight Attendant, made her debut by winning BEST IN SHOW in her first show, and also won Group 1st at each of her shows in her debut weekend.

Both girls ventured to NJ for the Garden Specialtes and we all had a great time. Karen and I really had a blast with our friends up North who we just don't see often enough.

Sealy won an Award of Merit at the big ESAA Specialty on Sunday in her only appearance. The entry was approximately 100 ES!! Way to go Sealy!

Harper made a clean sweep of BOS at the Hudson and ESAA Specialties, and The Big Apple Sporting Assoc. Quite a nice weekend for Miss Harper who defeated well over 100 bitches for the weekend.

Bikini finished 2008 #1 ES Bitch- ALL SYSTEMS  in the U.S.

Sealy finished 2008 as #1 ES IN CANADA !! Congrats to owner Sharon LeBlanc .

Harper debuts 2009 with a GROUP ONE in Buffalo,  NY escorted by her guy Will Alexander. They added a Grp2 and Grp4 to finish up the weekened. 

Ike daughter, Ch. Melwoods Desperate Housewife finishes her Ch. with back to back majors for owner Lisa Leavelle.

Ike son, Baysides Desire Blue, owned by Lynn and Heather Lollis, picks up another Specialty major. Go Axle!

Sealy moves up to #1 English Setter in Canada with a strong showing on the hotly contested Ontario circuit.  GO SEALY!!

Bikini finishes her last weekend of shows with a G2 and a GROUP ONE while her proud and happy Moms are there to watch.

We are able to kidnap Bikini from Larry and Marcelo and bring her home to spoil for the holidays.....its all GOOD!!

What a month for Bikini. She won the breed everytime shown, and brought home FOUR Group ONES.

Sister Harper came out for two shows and in her first time at bat won her first BEST IN SHOW! She followed that up with a Group One the next day...go Harper!

Sealy continues her winning ways as well with many Group placements in top ranked competition. 

Bikini made the long trip to California with her friend and handler Larry Cornelius where they recived a beautiful AOM. We met our good friend Katrine Kruders out there and all four of us girls had a great time!!

Duchess, Editions Navigator, a LeoxSerta daughter finished her JH and won her first show point owner handled by Frank Luksa. Way to go!