Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2009!
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Judge Elina Tan-Hietalahti
Apassi: VG/1
Peppi: VG/2
Apassi, Shyllar No Looking Back
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Apa's first progeny was born today, 4 girls and one boy. Congratulations breeders Taina Jordan and Tuula Hautala, Kennel Snowstory's!
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Today was unofficial Puppy Show at Vantaa. The judge was Sheena Easton from England. There was three puppies from my first litter and my co-owned girl Nita. Thank you all for coming! It was so nice to see you and the puppies. Here are a few pictures:
Nita 5 months old
From left: sire Nuca, Golden Dream, Golden Force and Golden One
Photos by Tuula Hautala and Teila Ahlqvist
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Judge Taina Nygård
Ykä: 2nd in male puppies 5-7 months
19th October 2008, Apassi at Match Show
Apassi was Best In Show at Kultaisten Ystävien Match Show, Jyväskylä. Congratulations Sari and Apa!
17th October 2008, Tatja's Birthday
Happy Birthday Tatja 3 years old!
20th September 2008, Siikajoki Puppy Show
Judge Katja Korhonen
Solar Gift's Golden Teaser (Maranello): BB1 with Price Of Honour, BOS -puppy
It's hard to believe how fast the time goes. These puppies were just here with me and now it was time for Maranello's first puppy show. And she did very well by being BOS -puppy! Congratulations!
Photo by Mia Piipponen
13th September 2008, Porvoo National Show
Judge Pier Luigi Buratti, Italy
Helmi: EXC/1, BB1, BOS & CC
We didn't expect anything and we got everything! Thank you judge Pier Luigi Buratti, Italy!
12th September 2008
Health results for Peppi. Hips B/B and elbows 0/0!
23rd August 2008, Valkeakoski National Dog Show
Judge Juha Putkonen
Apassi: EXC/1, BOS, CC
24th August 2008, Hämeenlinna International Dog Show
Judge Martha Heine, Germany
Apassi: EXC/1, BD2, CC + Res-CACIB --> CACIB!
It was a great weekend for Apassi. He got two CC's and one Res-CACIB which will be confirmed as CACIB because the winner dog is already an International Champion. Huge congratulations to Sari and Apassi! We are very proud of you two!
23rd August 2008, Match Show at Salo
It was time for Ykä's first unofficial Match Show. He had a very nice time and I enjoyed our time in the ring. First he won the blue ribbon puppies and then he was 3rd Best In Show! Here is a picture which we took after the ring.
10th August 2008, Saarijärvi National Show
Judge Leni Finne
Apassi: EXC/1, BOS, CC
Apassi got his first CC. Congratulations to Sari and Apassi! Well done!
9th August 2008, Helsinki National Show
Judge Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen
Helmi: VG/1
6th August 2008
Apassi was Best In Show at Match Show at Tikkakoski. Congratulations Sari and Apassi!
26th July 2008
Peppi was 5th Best In Show at Match Show at Artjärvi. Well done Maarit and Peppi!
18th July 2008
More good news, Apassi has hips A/A and elbows 0/0 (both excellent)!
13th July 2008
Apassi & Peppi: Eyes clear 07/08
Welcome to the family Nita!
Snowstory's Trés Chic is beautiful white bitch bred by Tuula Hautala, Snowstory's American Akitas. She is co-owned and loved by Linda Byckling. See more pictures and info from Nita's own page. Thank you Tuula for everything!
15th June 2008
Happy 4-year-old birthday to my dear Otto!
15th June 2008, Forssa International Show
Judge Giuseppe Alessandra, Italy
Peppi: VG/2
25th May 2008, Hamina International Show
Judge Markku Mähönen, Finland
Peppi: VG/2
17th May 2008, Iitti Group Show
Judge Riitta Lahtovaara, Finland
Peppi: VG/2
10th May 2008, Turenki Group Show
Judge Tapio Eerola, Finland
Peppi: VG/1
1st May 2008, Hollola Group Show
Judge Harry Tast, Finland
Peppi: VG/2
1st April 2008, Pinja's puppies are born!
Pinja gave birth to also four beautiful puppies on Apri Fool's Day. There are two beautiful girls and two handsome boys :-) Click here for more information and pictures.
24th March 2008, Tatja's puppies are born!
Tatja gave birth to four beautiful puppies, two girls and two boys. All puppies and mom are doing fine :-)
Congratulations to breeder Anne Aaltonen!
15th March 2008, Tampere International Dog Show
Judge Gerardo Paolucci, Argentiina
Peppi: Very Good, 2nd in Junior Class
Helmi: Good
11th March 2008, Puppies!
Tatja has been scanned and confirmed pregnant! Puppies are due to born end of March. To get more information contact Anne Aaltonen, Kennel Peipolan.
9th March 2008, Unofficial Match Show at Jyväskylä
Apassi was 3rd Best In Show at unofficial Match Show at Jyväskylä! More than 200 dogs took part to this Match Show. Well done Sari and Apassi!
Photo by Marita Miettinen
1st March 2008, Juuka Group Show
Judge Tuula Savolainen, Finland
Apassi: Very Good, 1st in Junior Class
25th February 2008
Happy birthday, our dear Helmi is now 2 years old!
23rd February 2008, Tuusniemi Group Show
Judge Marja Talvitie, Finland
Apassi: Very Good, 1st in Junior Class
30th January 2008
Peppi is the No. 1 American Akita Puppy in Finland 2007! Apassi was 5th best male puppy.
26th January 2008
Pinja is in season and she will be bred next week. See more information by clicking here.
Tatja has been bred to INT CH LTUW-05 Jauntylover's Elevate Earl. Puppies are due in the end of March. More information about this litter can be found from the website of Kennel Peipolan.
19th January 2008
Today Pinja's eyes were tested clear for the second time. This means Pinja will be bred from her next season which should start in the beginning of February. More information about this litter is coming soon!