
Risdene is a specialised, and very small hobbyist kennel. Established in 1973 we are well respected and remain a family kennel.
We have bred or owned champions in 3 breeds, are international judges and are the home of the first Sussex Spaniel to gain Best in Show at the prestigious Sussex Spaniel Association Championship Show on a landmark 4 consecutive occasions.
We seek to:
• Help others interested in our special breeds
• Support the Kennel Club to promote responsible dog ownership
• On the rare occasions when we breed a litter for a puppy for ourselves, to capitalise on our years of experience to produce sound, happy youngsters.


Site last updated: 25 August 2008
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Pixie
We have said goodbye to Pixie and we crave your indulgence while we reminisce about
our lovely girl. AKA CH Syrosa Dizzy Damsel she made our hearts sing. The most
jolly person, she adored life and we adored her and now she isn’t here to demand
her dinner at the top of her voice or lead the others astray and then come and tell-
Ever helpful she would take the washing down immediately you pegged it to the line
(but unfortunately never got the hang of the letting it dry and using the washing
basket bit), she would give you the hose pipe in case you had forgotten you had put
it down -
Again we would share with you our favourite eulogy to another much loved dog:
"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above
the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a
thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my
leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his
hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when
he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When
I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When
I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another
man. With him, I am all-
