Owners: Tarja Hovila, Darren Skipworth & Tiina Mattila
Breeder: Tarja Hovila (Finland)MultiCh Adamant's Superman "Onni" was one of the most famous and successful English Springer spaniels of the time. Onni had many fans around the world, who most certainly will have this legendary dog in their memories forever. Onni was a Personality with big 'P', who took the rings and turned eyes to himself due to his personal charisma.
In Finland Onni is most successful English Springer spaniel ever in show rings. Onni's achievements during his lifetime were for example 125 times Best of Breed, 74 times Best in Group, 15 times Best in Show, 18 times Reserve Best in Show and 7 times Best in Show Veteran. He was also "Spaniel Of The Year" in Finland in 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003. In all breed competition of "Dog of The Year" Onni was many times placed among 10 best dogs: second in 1999 and 2002, third in 1997, fifth in 2000 and eight in 1998. In "Veteran of The Year" -competition (all breeds) Onni placed third in 2004. In "Show English Springer Spaniel of the Year" competition he was unbeaten 8 years in row (from 1996 to 2003).
Onni has got progeny around the world and already 25 of them are champions. His offspring include also other CC-winners, but also BOB, BIG and BIS -winners. Onni's progeny group was awarded 5 times Best in Show from which one was in Spaniel Club Annual Show in Hyvinkää 1999.
Onni loved shows and it looked like he could feel, when the competition was more important and the show more prestigious, and then he seemed to 'wake up' putting really something extra to his own performance. And the more people gave aplodes the more Onni gave to his audience. Onni's imposing entrance to big ring with gorgeous carriage and unbelievable covering movement was definitely the thing, which all his admirers still may see in their minds even if the King himself is gone.
The most important person in Onni's life was Tarja and you could see them almost always in same place. This couple did lots of things together and it was breathtaking to see their co-operation in show rings. No one else got all the charisma out of Onni like Tarja did, even if Onni was always showing himself nicely also with other handlers.
Onni brought lots of joy to whole family in Mustjoki farm with his acting and doing. Onni was everyone's friend, showing his friendship and happiness to all dogs and people.
Now Onni is in deep sleep after the sudden and unexpected sickening took his strengths. In July 2005 Onni was put to rest in place of honour in Mustjoki farm under his own statue and from there he remind all visitors from himself. Rest in peace Onni. And strengths to all people missing him.In August 2005
Sanna Kavén"We friends miss him so much. Thanks to Onni's owners and family for letting me to handle him in show rings and to take him with to show trips. Moments together with Onni are deep in my loving memories, Sanna"