Simone

Born: 11/02/2016 in Rhode Island

Bred by: Gregory Siner, Bethany Urban, Toni Owens

Owned by: Hannah Loonsk, Gregory Siner, Bethany Urban ​

 

​In the spring of 2017, I built up the courage to ask Greg Siner if he had any  young adult dogs available. I was about to start veterinary school in the fall and knew that it was not the best time to get an 8-week old puppy. Greg generously offered to let me co-own a very special bitch who was in training in Washington with Colleen McDaniel (Whistlestop IWS). In July of 2017, I flew out to pick up 7 month-old Simone and the rest is history. She is the foundation of a tremendous friendship and breeding partnership.

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Simone is the matriarch, ruling with gentle authority. She loves each of her subjects and welcomes visiting dog into her pack. Simone is a loving, loyal, and deeply attached to me. She has demonstrated herself to be a truly versatile Irish Water Spaniel, succeeding in conformation, obedience/rally, and the field. 

 

Accomplishments:

Irish Water Spaniel Club of America (IWSCA) All-Around Award (2022, CH/CD/JH)

IWSCA Quintessential Award (2023, Titles in 5 Venues)

IWSCA Top Producer (2026, 3+ Champion Get)

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Multiple Best in Regional Specialty Show Winner 

(Maryland Sporting Dog Association, Wine Country Circuit, American Spaniel Club)

Multiple Group Winner

Numerous Sporting Group Placements 

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IWSCA National Specialty Select Bitch Award (2023, 2025, 2026)

IWSCA National Specialty Best in Veteran Sweepstakes (2024, 2026)

Westminster Kennel Club Best of Breed (2020)

Westminster Kennel Club Select Bitch (2022)

Westminster Kennel Club Best of Opposite Sex (2023)

Morris & Essex Kennel Club Select Best of Opposite Sex (2021)

Morris & Essex Kennel Club Select Bitch (2025)

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National Owner Handler Series (NOHS) Best in Show Winner

Multiple NOHS Reserve Best in Show Winner

Numerous NOHS Sporting Group Wins & Placements

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#1 Irish Water Spaniel (All-Breed, 2019)

#2 Irish Water Spaniel (Breed, 2019)

#3 Irish Water Spaniel (Breed, 2020)

#1 Irish Water Spaniel (NOHS, 2023)

#2 Irish Water Spaniel (NOHS, 2019)

#5 Irish Water Spaniel (NOHS, 2025)​

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Litters: 

2021

Sh CH, Am CH Whistlestop's Elements of Magic CD RN (Merlin) 

Rip, Skeeter

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2022

Aus. Supreme CH, Am CH Whistlestop's Special Agent CD RN (Gibbs)

Hattie, Fiain, Chandler, Ruthie, Maeve, Annie, Lola, Louie​

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Health Testing:

Hips Good | Elbows Normal | Eyes Normal | Advanced Cardiac with Echo Normal

Click HERE to access Simone's OFA Results.

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