NEWS 2011

17th December 2011, Vilnius Lithuania
Judge: Vladimir Piskay, Slovakia

EDC Amelie Queen: EXC1, JUN-CAC, BOS Junior

18th December 2011, Vilnius Lithuania
Judge: Malgorzata Supronowich, Poland

EDC Amelie Queen: EXC1, JUN-CAC, BOB Junior --> LT & LV JCH!

What a trip I had with Vikki to Vilnius International Dog Shows in Lithuania. We had five dogs with us and all got great results from the two shows.

At saturday Emily was first in junior class, got her second JUN-CAC from Lithuania and was BOS Junior. At sunday she was Best Junior Of Breed, got her 3rd JUN-CAC and became Latvian & Lithuanian Junior Champion! After years of trying and disappointments I finally got my first Champion and I'm so proud of my sweet princess Emily!

Thank You Vikki again for the Great trip! We always have so much fun and I can't wait for our next trip to come!

3rd December 2011, Helsinki Winner 2011
Judge: Evelyne Bigaut, France

EDC Amelie Queen: EXC2 & CQ

4th December 2011, Finnish Winner 2011
Judge: John Williams, Netherlands

EDC Amelie Queen: EXC3

Finally it was time for the Helsinki & Finnish Winner 2011 weekend! The biggest dog shows in Finland and Emily was entered at both days.

At saturday Emily was 2nd in junior class out of 8 females and at sunday she was 3rd out of 7 females! I'm very proud of my girl and very happy with her results. She got excellent critiques from both judges and she showed like a dream the hole weekend.

Thank you Marion, Vikki and all others of the nice weekend! It was nice to meet so many of my friends in the show. One more show weekend for us in this year and then it's time for a little holiday.

Photo by Maarit Haavisto. Thank You Maarit again!

19th October 2011, Jyväskylä International Dog Show
Judge: Rafael Malo Alcrudo, Spain

EDC Amelie Queen: EXC3 & CQ

20th October 2011, Jyväskylä International Dog Show
Judge: Soile Bister, Finland

EDC Amelie Queen: Good

It had been relaxing month without dog shows but I was happy to be on the road again. This time I travelled to Jyväskylä with Emily and my good friend Maarit.

At saturday our judge was Rafael Malo Alcrudo from Spain. Emily got an Excellent, CQ and was 3rd in the junior class from five junior females. The judge liked her and said she is lovely girl but still puppylooking and I agree with him.

Sunday wasn't our day. The judge didn't like Emily's tail at all and gave her Good. I'm proud of my little show girl, I love her attitude in the show ring. I've been practicing with her in this autumn and she is doing great!

Here is a few pics taken by Maarit. Thank You for the beautiful pictures and for the company! We have to do this again next year!

Road trip to Latvia and Lithuania in October 2011

8th October, Valmiera Latvia
Judge: Zoya Oleynikova, Ukraine

EDC Amelie Queen: BB-2 & JUN-CAC

9th October, Šiauliai Lithuania
Judge: Gabriela Ridarčikova, Slovakia

EDC Amelie Queen: BB-2, BOS Junior & JUN-CAC

We had a great road trip with Vikki and five dogs to Latvia and Lithuania in the beginning of October. We have been waiting for this trip to come for so long and we had so much fun and some nice results too.

Emily did great in her first junior classes. She was 2nd Best Bitch in both days and got JUN-CAC from both countries! I also had Emily's brother Aslan with me and he was BOS at Latvia and BOB Junior in Lithuania and also got the JUN-CAC's. I'm so proud of our juniors!

Thank You Vikki for everything! Congratulations for your new Baltic Champion Luna and Pepita's BOB at sunday! Also congratulations to Minna for Aslan's great results! He is such a lovely and easy going boy.

One more picture from SSKY Speciality Show, Heinola

Emily's photo by Jin Kaakinen - Thank you! Emily was BOS Puppy under Piotr Krol from Poland. This was her last time in puppy class, next time she will be in junior class.

Pictures from SSKY Speciality Show, Heinola

Photos by Mika Tuomola, Erika Häkkinen, Maarit Haavisto and Sari Mattero - Thank you!

Here are a few pictures of Midian's Zumba, Midian's Xemplary and Midian's Asking To Boogie.

18th September 2011, SSKY Speciality Show, Heinola
Judge: Piotr Krol, Poland

EDC Amelie Queen: 1/2, Honor Price, BOS Puppy

It was finally time for American Akitas speciality show. Next year we will have our first own show but this year it was held at SSKY Speciality Show in Heinola. I took Emily with me and it was her last puppy show. She was first in her class and was BOS Puppy in the end. I'm so proud of my beautiful girl!

Katri had Zumba with her at the speciality show. She won the junior bitch class, was best bitch with her 3rd CAC and in the end she was Best Of Breed and 4th Best In Show! She also had the Best Tail. Hugh congratulations to her breeder/owner/handler Katri Laitila, I'm so proud of both of you! It was so nice to see my dear girl again and get all the hugs and kisses from her. Can't wait for our next trip to come.

Here are few pics of Emily, Zumba pics will come later. These pics by Päivikki Tenhovuori - Thank You for your company!

11th September 2011, Porvoo All Breed Show

Pyrenean Mountain Dogs:
Judge: John R Walsh Jr, Ireland

EDC Amelie Queen: 1/4, Honor Price, BOB Puppy

American Akitas:
Judge: Johnny Nilsson, Sweden

SG's Seventh Heaven: VG

I can say that Porvoo All Breed Show is a permanent show for me where I go every year. Last year Emma was BOB Puppy and now it was Emily turn. There were 4 female puppies in her class which Emily won with the title Best Puppy Of Breed!

All photos by Tuulikki Tammiala-Salonen - Thank You!

4th September 2011, Vantaa All Breed Show
Judge: Augustin Ionescu, Romania

Snowstory's Born To Be Wild: VG

Helmi was back in the ring after one year of absence. She got Very Good from the breeder judge Augustine Ionescu, Romania. Thank you Maarit who handled her today!

21st August 2011, Heinola All Breed Show
Judge: Annamaria Tarjan, Hungary

SG's Seventh Heaven: EXC/3

Ninja had her second show this year and she got an Excellent and was 3rd in her class from six other females. Good job Ida! Ninja's photo (under) by Iinameri Salonen.

Zumba had a great day today with her breeder/owner/handler Katri Laitila. Zumba was Best Of Sex and got her first CAC! Huge congratulations Katri and Zumba! I'm so Proud of you two!

13th August 2011, Siikajoki Group Show
Judge: Rainer Vuorinen, Finland

SG's Golden One: EXC/1, CQ, BM-2, Res.CAC

Congratulations Heli and Harri for the great result with Ykä! So proud of you!

24th July 2011, Speciality Show, Estonia
Judge: Alain Pecoult, France

EDC Amelie Queen: Very Promising, BOS Puppy

Our second day in Estonia was spend at Speciality Show for French Shepherd & Guardian Dogs in Tallinn. Emily got Very Promising from the breed specialist judge Alain Pecoult, France, and she was BOS Puppy when her brother EDC A Touch Of Magic was BOB Puppy.

Thank you Vikki for your fun company during this weekend and for Marion who gave us place to stay for the weekend. Very good weekend with super results for Emily and Zumba and of course in super company!

Photo by Marion-Silvia Diener

23rd July 2011, Haapsalu National Show, Estonia
Judge for American Akitas & Group: Maja Korosec, Slovenia
Judge for Pyrenean Mountain Dogs: Seamus Oats, Ireland
  
Midian's Zumba: EXC/1, JUN-CC, BOB Junior, BOB, BIG4 -->
Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian & Baltic Junior Champion!

EDC Amelie Queen: Very Promising, BOB Puppy

We had a very interesting day at Haapsalu National Show in Estonia. At first it was so hot, the next minute it was raining and thunder and then it was sun and hot again. You never knew what kind of weather there would be next.

I was traveling with Zumba and Emily. It was Zumba's turn first and she got what I was hoping for, her last JUN-CC with BOB & BOB Junior! She is now Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and Baltic Junior Champion! At the end of the day she was also 4th Best In Group! PROUD!

Emily did very well too. Her judge really liked her and gave her Very Promising with BOB Puppy! That's my girl!

Thank you Katri for trusting Zumba into my hands! She is a treasure and I'm happy to say that this wasn't our last trip together.

Zumba 4th Best In Group

Emily BOB Puppy

8th July 2011, Championat de France
Judge: Joao Vasco Pocas, Portugal

EDC Amelie Queen: Promising

7th July 2011, World Dog Show 2011
Judge: Alain Pecoult, France

EDC Amelie Queen: Very Promising, Best Female Puppy

Finally it was time to make our road trip to France at World Dog Show 2011. I had Emily with me and we travelled with Marion, Vikki and four other pyrs. We had such a fun trip together and our dogs got some great results too. Congratulations Tiina and Marion for the great results Turo, Helinä, Kwattro and Mia got!

At WDS 2011 Emily got Very Promising from judge Alain Pecoult and was Best Female Puppy! At friday Emily got only Promising from Joao Vasco Pocas because he though Emily carries her tail too high. I'm very proud of my girl, she did great. She didn't stress about anything and she was so exited all the time.

Thank you Marion and Vikki for your great company! We have to do this again :)

Photo by Karin Scholten

2nd July 2011, Tuusula All Breed Dog Show
Judge: Maria Teresa Durando, Italy

Midian's Xemplary: EXC/1, CQ, BB-3, Res.CAC

We spend a very hot day at Tuusula All Breed Show. Emma was back in the ring after six month absence and she was 3rd Best Bitch with Res.CAC! Way to Go Emma!

Photo by Maarit Haavisto

28th May 2011, Pyrenean Mountain Dog Speciality Show
Judge: Guido Massimello, Italy

EDC Amelie Queen: 2nd best female puppy

Emily's first show entry was to Pyrenean Mountain Dog Speciality Show. I'm so proud of my girl, she was showing herself very well and she got 2nd place from five other female puppies.

I was also in the ring with Aslan, EDC Avanrange King. He was also 2nd in his class.

Thank you Marion, Kadi-Liis and Vikki for the great weekend!

Photos by Päivikki Tenhovuori and Marion-Silvia Diener

Photo by Marion-Silvia Diener

March 2011

Midian's Zumba: EXC/1, JUN-CC, BOB Junior, BOB, BIG5
Finigan Ak-Tank Callahan To Midian's: VG/1

19th February 2011, Valmiera National Show, Latvia
Judge: Maja Korosec, Slovenia   

Midian's Zumba: EXC/1, JUN-CC, BOB, BIG4
Finigan Ak-Tank Callahan To Midian's: EXC/1, CC, BOS, LV CH!

I have a new friend. She is called Midian's Zumba and she is visiting me for a few weeks. She is from the same breeder as Emma and I'm happy to get to know her. Reason why she came to me was that we took a dog show trip together to Latvia and Lithuania. It was her first trip to another country and her first time in junior class. And what a trip we had...

Our first show was in Valmiera, Latvia. There was three dogs entered and I handled two of them, Paavo and Zumba. Zumba was Best Of Breed with her first JUN-CC. Later in the Group Ring she did very well, she ended up being 4th In Group in the age on 9 months and one week! Paavo, Finigan Ak-Tank Callahan To Midian's, was Best Male with CC which makes him new Latvian Champion! Congratulations and thank you owners Katri and Sini for trusting him into my hands.

Next day we travelled to Panevezys, Lithuania, were was six dogs entered. Zumba was again BOB and BOB Junior with JUN-CC now also from Lithuania. In the end of the day she was very tired from the long trip but with some play and fun she was excited in the Group Ring and got 5th place! Paavo got Very Good this time.

Thank you Katri for trusting Zumba into my hands! She really is a beauty and I'm sad that she will go to home soon. But she will be back and we will be off again to our next new adventure...

Midian's Xemplary: EXC/2

First show of the year and my first time in Kajaani. Emma got an Excellent and was second in junior class but she didn't get CQ this time. Thank you Katri for your company during this long and fun trip!