Vintage 1954 Honey Creek Red & White Parti Color Champions Cocker Spaniel Print featuring Vivacious, Heirloom and their son, Hero.

This historic image is titled “Honey Creek Red & White Parti Color Champions, 1954” and identifies the dogs from left to right as Vivacious, Heirloom and their son, Hero.

Honey Creek was an important name in the history of American Cocker Spaniels, particularly the red & white parti-color variety. Historical American Kennel Club records document Honey Creek Heirloom, Honey Creek Vivacious and Honey Creek Hero, while American Spaniel Club historical information recognizes the importance of the Honey Creek line in the development of parti-color Cockers.

1954 Honey Creek Red & White Parti Color Champions — Vintage Cocker Spaniel Print

A fascinating piece of mid-century American Cocker Spaniel history featuring three named Honey Creek dogs:

Left to right: Vivacious, Heirloom and their son, Hero.

The original image is titled “Honey Creek Red & White Parti Color Champions, 1954.”

The Honey Creek name was significant in the development and showing of parti-color Cocker Spaniels during this era. Contemporary American Kennel Club show records document Honey Creek dogs competing in the parti-color classes, including dogs from the Heirloom and Vivacious lines.

The Honey Creek bloodline continued to be promoted in Cocker Spaniel circles during the 1950s, with contemporary American Spaniel Club material documenting breeding from Ch. Honey Creek Heirloom and Ch. Honey Creek Vivacious and advertising dogs carrying the distinctive “Honey Creek Look.”

This makes the piece particularly appealing to collectors interested in:

* Cocker Spaniel history

* Red & white parti-color Cockers

* Honey Creek bloodlines

* Champion/show dogs

* Vintage dog-show memorabilia

* Mid-century canine photography and prints

The piece also retains handwritten markings, including “48/855,” adding to its vintage character and potential research interest.

Approx. 12” x 15”.

Condition

Vintage condition with age-related toning, discoloration, staining and wear to the paper/mount. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. The photographs are part of the description.

This is a wonderful piece of Cocker Spaniel breed history, particularly for someone who recognizes the Honey Creek name and the importance of these dogs to the parti-color Cocker lines.