Who are Sturtmoor?
Marcia Dovey
Sturtmoor was started by Marcia Dovey, back in 1974, after several years with Shelties and Pyreneans being the start of her showing career. Estrela's are her passion, and have been for many years. Marcia is the driving force behind Sturtmoor but is helped by her two daughters Amelia Kinsey and Camille Pentland. Also a strong pillar for Marcia is her long time partner, Martin James.
With support from her own family and Martin's family, even with poor health she carries on regardless, and loves every minute of it!
With support from her own family and Martin's family, even with poor health she carries on regardless, and loves every minute of it!
Amelia Kinsey
Marcia's elder daughter, Amelia Kinsey, whilst slow to get 'into' the world of show dogs for herself, has always been there in the background. Now she is showing her beloved Cardigan Corgi, lovlingly called 'stumpy' (real name Kasey - or Kerman's Call Me Patrick at Sturtmoor).
Amy is married to Kevin Kinsey, and has two children (Keira and Kaivan). They all come along to shows when they can, and help in any way they can with th dogs.
After an injury to her knee (thanks to her Flatcoat Retriever several years go knocking it sideways!), she is not able to run as fast as she could - but is getting better slowly! Amy is currently studying for her photography degree with Cardiff University, and is aiming for dog photography has her business. She has already taken some stunning shots (including the one above!), and already is in demand by the dog fraternity!
Amy is married to Kevin Kinsey, and has two children (Keira and Kaivan). They all come along to shows when they can, and help in any way they can with th dogs.
After an injury to her knee (thanks to her Flatcoat Retriever several years go knocking it sideways!), she is not able to run as fast as she could - but is getting better slowly! Amy is currently studying for her photography degree with Cardiff University, and is aiming for dog photography has her business. She has already taken some stunning shots (including the one above!), and already is in demand by the dog fraternity!
Camille Pentland
The younger daughter is probably the most 'doggy' orientated of the two!. She started handling (when allowed) at 3 years old, and has never looked back! Going through school everything revolved around the dogs, and life has never changed. Having owned various breeds along the way, she is now back to her original start of Estrela's and Norwegian Buhunds. But also has a Bearded Collie and a Tibetan Terrier just to keep her grooming techniques up to date!
There is nothing she loves more than being in the ring showing beautiful dogs. She has exhibited in several countries, with both her own dogs and other peoples'. Having lived in the USA for several years she learnt a great deal from professional handlers and had the pleasure of showing at Westminster before she left the country.
Millie's latest achievement (other than winning Best of Breed at the World Show in Denmark 2010) was being honoured to award CC's in Norwegian Buhunds at the East of England Championship Show in July 2010. Being the first breed of her own, she felt it was a huge milestone for her and enjoyed her day immensely.
There is nothing she loves more than being in the ring showing beautiful dogs. She has exhibited in several countries, with both her own dogs and other peoples'. Having lived in the USA for several years she learnt a great deal from professional handlers and had the pleasure of showing at Westminster before she left the country.
Millie's latest achievement (other than winning Best of Breed at the World Show in Denmark 2010) was being honoured to award CC's in Norwegian Buhunds at the East of England Championship Show in July 2010. Being the first breed of her own, she felt it was a huge milestone for her and enjoyed her day immensely.
