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Chester #1 Golden Retriever in Spain
Chester finaliza como #1 Golden Retriever en España con pocas exposiciones, sumando 19 BIS y 20 BOG para Ria Vela. Resultados y ranking oficiales RSCE.
Dec 18, 2025


Best in Group #20 for Chester in Valladolid
Last weekend we travelled to Valladolid, where Chester won Mejor de Raza and his twentieth Best in Group . Ella was Best of Breed Junior and Best in Group Junior . On Sunday Chester was Best of Breed again, and Third Best in Group , while Lius went Best of Breed Junior and Reserve Best of Breed Junior . A lovely event with a lot of public excited to meet the dogs, where we could show them the breed and their loving caracter. A big thank you to the judges Gyorgy Tesics (Hu
Feb 24


Ella her first International Show: big success!
"Ella" Best of Breed and "Frenkie" Best Junior On Sunday we went to the international dog show in Jerez. It was Ella her first international dog show. She did not only win the breed from intermediate class in a great quality of entry, but went to win on the group of Retrievers, Water dogs and Spaniels. She is only 15 months old, and shining bright! Frenkie won Best Junior in Breed and Reserve best Junior in Group. Thank you to judge Luis Peixoto from Portugal for appreciating
Feb 16


Natural Aptitude Test (PAN)
Participamos en el PAN organizado por el Club Español de Retrievers y la Canina Costa del Sol, y estamos felices de anunciar que Frenkie, Ella y Daphne superaron la prueba con mérito. Un paso importante hacia el cierre del Campeonato de España y hacia una cría responsable orientada también al trabajo.G
Dec 14, 2025


American vs European Golden Retrievers: What Science Really Shows
Two artistic interpretations of the same genetic palette. Appearing with an European Golden Retriever in the American show ring, definitely spots a light onto difference. American and European (or “English type”) Golden Retrievers being different is no uncommon topic. They look different, the winners appearing in win pictures are often different. But, are they really? Are they truly different at the level of DNA? Most mentioned is the color, the head and front. Let’s look a
Oct 27, 2025


Reserve Best in Show Puppy for Casey in Sweden
Casey " Merlin de Ria Vela ", owned by Annica Rydell in Sweden, went to the Spanish club show where he became reserve Best in Show Puppy (>12 months old). We're very happy to see a Ria Vela success in Sweden, Annica is doing an amazing job with Casey
Oct 19, 2025


Hiking season has started!
The dogs are STOKED that hiking season is finally here. The temperature has dropped to a pleasant 18 degrees celsius in the mountains. Getting dirty & in shape.
Oct 13, 2025


Mia's babies - 2 weeks old
Mia and Junior's puppies have reached their two-week milestone, and an exciting change arrived, they have opened their eyes. At this...
Oct 10, 2025


Scott visits the USA! 🇺🇸
Scott in the USA! Morris and Essex is a prestigious dog show held only once in five years. It is a big thing for an European style Golden...
Oct 7, 2025


Scott wins at the Biggest Show in Eastern Europe
Scott traveled to Romania to participate in the largest dog show in Eastern Europe. He won Best in Specialty Show (BISS) among all the...
Oct 7, 2025


Three winners in Esquivias 🏆
Chester, his daughter Laica and Lius participated in the national show in Esquivias and each one did very well! Chester won the breed ...
Oct 7, 2025


New Junior Champion 🏆 & Best Puppy in Show
At the Ávila National Show, Laica earned her final point towards her Spanish Junior Championship and was Best of Opposite Sex. Lius won...
Oct 7, 2025


¡Puppies born at Ria Vela!
Eight beautiful and strong puppies were born: five males 💙 y three females 🩷. Mommy Mia is doing very well, she is a very devoted and...
Oct 7, 2025


Ranking - Best Goldens
Halfway through the year and so proud of our dogs’ standings in the ranking, achieved in just four weekends! Chester #1 Overall Golden...
Jun 18, 2025
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