Crufts 2016

Well what a show - a thrilling, amazing day at Crufts 2016.  With Matkamies taking BOB back in 2015 it was going to be a hard act to follow.

Elbereth Valkotassu

It started in Post Graduate dog  - I had honour of handling Gemma & Rob's Elbereth Valkotassu - as Gemma is a little too close to the arrival of their baby to be running around the ring - and from a class of 12 dogs  - Tassu was placed 1st, he was so good, showing beautifully for me, and I came out of the ring to a jubilant and very emotional Gemma.  Rob captured their lovely boy on camera.

 In open it was the turn of Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM who was second behind one of the top winning dogs from Finland.

Then onto the bitches, where in the veteran bitch class Kia was second, Suvi 4th and Apina VHC, then Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW won the Junior bitch class, and Elbereth Kaikki Meille Allforus won a huge post graduate bitch class of 19 with owner Caron Bell.

Then it was the turn of Elbereth Pelinainen JW who won the strong Limit bitch class, with her best buddy Elbereth Suvituuli taking second in the Good citizen class.

So for the bitch challenge - I was delighted to see three half sisters standing proudly and competing for the bitch CC.  Then over the moon when best bitch was awarded to Pelinainen, and res BB to Hallantuoma.  Peli's second CC and Halla's 4th Res CC.

Then it was the challenge for BOB and we were head to head with the lovely Marymead Muskateer, and so it was a very emotional moment for me, when our judge, Miss Eliina Haapaniemi from Finland awarded BOB to the young (2 year old) Pelinainen, not sure who was more over the moon, owners, Barry & Angela or me!

Especially significant for me is that my four first placed dog/bitches are all sired by the UK's number one dog - Matkamies, from each of his three UK litter and his litter in Finland.

Elbereth Pelinainen JW

Ruth Dalrymple/ The Kennel Club ©

Photo by Yulia Titovets

OnEdition/The Kennel Club ©

World Winner Dog Show - Helsinki 2014

When it was announced that the WW14 would return to Helsinki I was quick to plan a return trip, (I first visited Finland for the 1998 WDS) to see the breed I love, of course being in the breed's country of origin we could expect an amazing entry, though who could have predicted how big an entry it would be!

As the schedule was issued, the Finnish KC decided that the Finnish native breeds would benefit from a free entry and I started to think about actually entering Matkamies to be part of this once in a lifetime opportunity, so as entries were FOC I sent off the entry and then sat back to see if I would actually go through with it! Then I realised that flying a dog from UK is very complicated and expensive, £600 each way plus handling costs, so other ideas were considered and a plan of action made, "simples" drive to Holland, and fly out with Matka as escorted baggage from Schipol.  As planes usually restrict cargo load to no more than three dogs I had to get my booking in quickly - so the flights were booked and space reserved.

In no time at all, entry numbers for Finnish Lapphunds had surpassed 250 dogs and by the time entries closed, there were 526 entries! This certainly gave the organisers a headache?  Whilst there had been three judges advertised for the breed, there was no way they could judge this number of dogs between them, and provide the individual dog grading and critiques as is the norm in finland.  What would they do?  Then it was announced - FIVE judges:

• Kirsi Honkanen - Finnish Lapphund (Puppies, veterans + *intermediate bitches)  - total of 87
• Saara Sampakoski - Finnish Lapphund (junior, intermediate, champion dogs, CC, CACIB competitions, BOB) - total of 116
• Elina Haapaniemi - Finnish Lapphund (open dogs) - total of 91
• Mari Lackman - Finnish Lapphund (junior, champion bitches, CC, CACIB competitions) - total of 114
• Tuula Savolainen - Finnish Lapphund (open bitches) - total of 118

So Matka was entered in Open Dog, a class of 91!  I debated long and hard about whether to go - but the booking had been made and it would just be amazing to be part of it, and the team of Nina, Jordie, Pia and Caron persuaded me to take him.  Of course his relaxed temperament is well known and I had no worries that the journey would be too much for him!

The WDS14 weekend was slap bang in middle of our family fortnight in Builth Wells, so my mad venture to Finland would actually be via Wales!  So on wednesday 6/8/14 Caron and I left Wales for Surrey, a stop over back home, then Thursday a quick visit to the vet for Pet Passport paperwork to be updated for entry to Finland/tied to cover return to UK as necessary too.  Then the drive to Folkestone and through Chunnel and onwards to Holland, and Jordie's hospitality.  Then an early start on Friday 8/8/14 for the flight to Helsinki.  As we sat on the plane, the Captain apologised for the delay in loading - but it appeared the plane was carrying an unprecedented TWELVE dogs on board, and at that point we could see the cargo team, loading the dogs via conveyer belt into the body of the plane.  

Matka on far right awaiting loading

At Helsinki we were reunited with Matka, and we headed out to meet up with Nina, who was kind enough to share her home with 4 mad lapphund lovers and a lapphund!  Pia had flown direct to Helsinki to join up with us.  Nina's kind friend Harri also provided the canine transportation for Matka as the hire car would not allow dogs!  
Another early start was planned for Saturday morning of the show, as with huge numbers expected at the show and Matka due in ring at 9.00am, we couldn't be late!  We were so fortunate to have Nina and Harri to get us to the car park, and navigate the short walk into the venue and our outside ring, arriving stress free and with time to groom up Matka, though like many of the dogs present he was rather in summer clothes!

photo by Melanie Holbaek

Because of the large number of dogs in the class the judge Elina Haapaniemi asked for 25 dogs at a time to come into the ring, after a look at the batch of 25 and moving them in two sub groups, we then left the ring as each dog was assessed in turn - Matka being dog 17 to be seen (not counting absentees). My dream, was to receive the excellent grade, and so was chuffed to hear this announced to the crowd by the ring steward after his judging and so we could rest until the class finale later in the day.  Once all the exhibits had been judged/graded, the dogs receiving the grade excellent were invited back in the ring - again in numerical order and the judge started the process of reducing the number down from approx 20 to the four final placings.  It was nerve wracking as we were moved around the ring, and then asked to present the dogs, and out of the corner of my eye I could see the judge shaking the hands of the exhibitors who were not making the cut.

The tension mounted and then I realised there was only 7 dogs left in the ring, again we all moved up and down, and three were unlucky, so I realised we had made the final 4 and would be placed at the WDS!  We were still standing in alpha order and I was at the front of the group, and then the judge moved another dog up behind me and asked us to move again.  Under FCI rules its quite common for judges to place the dogs in reverse order, so as we ran around the ring and the crowd did the usual excitement building, slow hand clap, as the judge pointed to me - I was sure I was fourth, so it was amazing when she pointed to the No1 place board, a truly emotional moment.

The day did not end there - after all rings had completed judging - the stewards called the dogs who were eligible for the CAC into the main breed ring, to be judged by Saara Sampakoski, this was awarded to the Junior winner Turnukan Nalle, and I was delighted to win the RCAC.  A super result amongst cracking dogs from around the world, see the full results.

Whilst at the show the Finnish press caught up with us, for an interview - really to find out why this mad lady had come from UK to Finland for the WDS!

Matka's critique "Five year old with pale cream markings, very typey male, not in full coat, strong well shaped head, excellent expression, good bone, healthy structure, good mover"

The return trip was planned for Sunday, but a decision had to be made - whether to leave Matka behind in Nina's care for another National Championship show the following weekend.  It was obvious Matka was very relaxed at Nina's and I just felt it would be the one chance to gain his Finnish title.  So we headed home, without Matka, doing the mad trip in reverse, flight to Schipol, and overnight stay with Jordie, to wish her a Happy 30th Birthday and a celebratory meal at Cafe de Hamer .  Then another early start for the long drive back to Wales, which was certainly made easier by the euphoria of what Matka had achieved.

photo by Harri Kivimäki

So Nina had the tough job of taking Matka to the show the following weekend, I was judging at WKC, so was unable to take her call/messages till lunch time.  When I finished judging I turned on my phone and saw a message, did I dare read it?  It was amazing Matka won Open dog, the CAC, and then best dog beating the champion dog winner and finally BOB over the bitches, BOS was the lovely  Lapinpeikon Namupala, the judge was Erja Nummi.  

Matka's critique "Excellent type, correct proportions, excellent head, attractive expression.

Good topline, good ears, excellent broad body and bone substance. Well balanced angulations. Moves freely. Beautiful coat. Entirely stylish" 

This win gives Matka his Finnish Sh Ch title.


Now to wait a few weeks till we can organise Matka's return trip.

Another Catch Up!

Been a very busy start to the year and lots of lovely news and results to share  - its such a lot of fun when you have a new litter out - and they are doing so well for their owners.  Most of the shows now seem to involve an overnight stay with extended lappy family, a fun day out at the show, and impromptu picnic/parties with nibbles and cava/fizz!  Everyone bringing something to share, and whether we are celebrating or commiserating (not much of the latter!!) we all have a lot of fun.

At the start of May I had been invited to judge the Swedish Club's special anniversary show - and was over the moon with an entry of 105 dogs, though sadly under FCI rules judges are limited to 80 dogs, so with puppies transferred to another judge I was left with 85, and had special permission to judge these.  It was a lovely day, and the hospitality was super.  Best Lapphund and BIS was Multi Ch Skraedderbakken's Amalie, with BOS to Multi Ch Lapinlumon Elämänilo.  The Dog CAC was Lecibsin Tomi and bitch CAC was Maljalkes Onni. 

E Matkamies (photo by Karen Anderson)

Onto Scotland where CCs were on offer and Ernie Patterson was judging, his BOB was Mult Ch Elbereth Matkamies (8th CC) and then we were over the moon to see Judi Cross show Elbereth Marja to her third CC and her UK title.  The third Elbereth Champion in the breed (there are only two others!).  

Southern Cos is a very popular show for exhibitors with a Finnish judge and a single CC/res CC on offer.  Reino Korpela judged the lapphunds, and Elbereth Matkamies was reserve best male (a great result considering he is rather out of coat) and Shelley Cooper won Best bitch and the res CC with Elbereth Apina, looking so good.  It was a last puppy show for the Matka x Penikka puppies, so delighted that E Miskakarhu and E Suvi Tuuli did the double again with Miska taking BP overall.  What made the day super special was the whole litter of EIGHT came to the show and exhibited - doubt that has happened many times in any breed such a large litter in its entirety at the show, and I have to say I was as proud as punch as they are all gorgeous. 

puppies in birth order L to R (photo by Mark Treasure)

Miska (photo Karen Anderson)

Tuuli (photo Karen Anderson)

Since her first birthday Tuuli has gone on to bigger and better awards, with Best Bitch at Blackpool under Celia Vines, where E Mikko was BOB, and RBB at Windsor to her mum, the lovely E Penikka.

FLC of GB Championship Show

The 6th April saw the FLC of GB Championship show - the first Crufts qualifying show for Matka x Penikka's pups so we were excited to see them out under Finnish specialist Matti Tuominen.  What a lovely day, with some super results and the babies did us proud.

E Hunajakarhu

In puppy dog E Miskakarhu & E Hunajakarhu made their mark, with a 1st and 3rd respectively - thus both qualifying for Crufts 2014,  with Miska going onto win Novice dog too.  His critique from the judge was "Excellent type and proportions, beautiful strong masculine head and beautiful expression, good bone and well angulated, good body and good top line.  Good mover and well presented." 
E Hunajakarhu added a 2nd in Junior, and the comments were "Excellent type, good proportions with good bones, lovely masculine head with good expression, well angulated, not yet in full coat.  Good mover and well presented."

Then Kay & Charlie's  Elbereth Myrsky qualified from Yearling, which is lovely as he has very busy weekends so doesn't get to many shows.

Dog CC - Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM

The open dog and good citizen class were won by Matkamies, who was then awarded his seventh CC.  His critique read, "Excellent type, good proportions, pleasing head and expression, good neck, top line and tail set, excellent coat quality, well angulated and moves well, showing himself very well."

Then it was time for the girls to do their bit, with puppies E Suvituuli and E Kaikki Meille Allforus in the puppy bitch class.  With Tuuli taking the win just ahead of her sister, Tuuli's report was "Lovely puppy of excellent type, excellent proportions,

E Suvituuli

very promising head and expression, excellent tail set and angulation, moves very well.  Very promising." and for Kaikki, "Very nice puppy with excellent head, good neck and top line, well sprung ribs, would like to see better bone, well angulated and moves well.  These two girls also secured further placings in junior/novice.

E Miskakarhu (photo by Karen Anderson)

With Miska & Tuuli taking Best puppy dog and bitch respectively - it meant the finale was the litter mates challenging each other for Best Puppy in Show, with the lad, Miska taking the award of BPIS.

L to R: Miska, Kaikki, Tuuli, Karhu

All above photos courtesy of Mark Treasure, except where stated

 

Crufts News

Lovely weekend at Crufts - we were sensible and stayed close by to the NEC so could compete in the Agria Breeders' team finals and then in the breed classes.  On the Saturday, the breeder final was as ever highly competitive with just under 50 top teams compering under watchful eye of Michael Coad,   The Elbereth Lapphund team were pulled out in the last 10 an amazing achievement - so proud of Matkamies, Kia Joins Bridus, Penikka and Mikko, and all other Elbereth dogs who have been in the teams over the year.

On the Sunday - the breed judging took place and Mr J Horswell was the judge, delighted that he awarded BOB & Dog CC to Jordie and the lovely Fidelis Duuri, to give him his UK title.  Best bitch winning her second CC was Judi Cross' E Marja, and E Matkamies won his second res CC at Crufts, from the Good Citizen Class, to show that show dogs can have brains and beauty (Marja won OB & GCB classes).   In the dog challenge two dogs were imports from Finland, I bred Matkamies and Tuulin Kauka and all other dogs in dog challenge were out of Elbereth bitches, something to be proud of.

Mouscron

Mouscron is a small town in Belgium, near the French border and home to an International dog show, one that has attracted me back over a number of years.  This year, Sue and I headed off with Matkamies and Kia, but as many of you know our trips are not without mini (or major) dramas and for this one, we were somewhat disappointed to arrive at our hotel and find the restaurant did not open weekends!!  So we had a quick beer (we tend to take supplies!) and walked back through the snow edged roads on slippery paths into the town of Bondues, could we find anywhere to eat???  No we couldn't!  We trekked for a couple of miles rather worried that one of us would slip and break something, and so headed back towards the hotel and had to take advantage of a MacDonalds!  At least the dogs were welcome in MacDonalds, and they got a lovely long walk.  So couple of miles back to our hotel and guess what no bar either, just as well we had supplies.

Elbereth Matkamies, Group 5 winner Mouscron

Then the next morning as we tried to check out there was some confusion over whether we had pre paid our room, the debate and checking delayed us so we were late leaving for show, and this venue is notorious for having hardly any parking on site - so yes you guessed it a few trips up and down side streets to try and find a parking space.  The best option seemed to be an unused building site - where there was a lot of snow and ice on the ground, until we got out of the car - and the heavens opened with heavy rain!  So it was an interesting walk pulling trolley and trying not to succumb to the ice.  We made the vet check at the show entrance with minutes to spare and headed to find our ring, but being unintentionally late there was no where for us to set up crates/anywhere for dogs or grooming table and later was much needed given the walk into the venue and fact we now had muddy wet dogs!  Luckily we saw a friendly face - and soon a few people kindly squeezed up and we were in situ and ready to roll.  The dogs were dried, brushed and got ready, and soon we were in the ring, our competition being some well known dogs from France.  Matkamies then won the Champions class and best dog to gain another CAC & CACIB, then Kia did the same, another double for the litter mates under judge Mrs Kavcic from Slovenia.  Then it was the wait for the Group, and first there was prejudging in the collecting ring, and as ever a very large group for Group 5 Spitz and Primitive breeds, last year here we were shortlisted, so when we made the shortlist of five again I was delighted.  Then tension mounts as under FCI they award the placings in reverse order, so as the sibe left the ring it was the 4 remaining places and we were still there!  Group 4 was called then the G3 and I realised we were still in the ring with the Akita Inu - and I strained to listen out for the announcement from the ring steward (in french of course!) of the winner - le gagneur du groupe  - Le Suomenlapinkoira!  The first time a UK Finnish Lapphund has won a Group at Championship show level, in UK or under FCI rules!

We did not go any further in the competition for BIS, but were delighted to represent the breed there.  Matka didn't quite see what fuss was about and chilled out on his grooming table as we packed up for the dash back home - and a tighter than expected deadline to get the the tunnel!  Thanks to Sue for driving and the all important photos of great weekend!  Where shall we go next!!!

Autumn Shows

Mikko with his trophies

Seems I have neglected the blog - I blame Facebook - news tends to go on there real time and then its easy to forget updating the blog!  So a quick resume of the shows is necessary I think.

First there was the mad trip to Luxembourg, that Chris Murray & I had to miss due to different injuries!  Thanks to Louise, the show did go on, and she kindly joined Sue, Kia and Mikko on another successful trip to Luxembourg, with both Elbereth Mikko ShCM and Elbereth Kia Joins Bridus winning CACL, giving Kia her Lux title!

Mikko was also successful at Richmond Championship show taking Best Dog and the res CC.

In October - Sue and I headed to Dortmund in Germany with Kia and Matkamies, for two shows: On the Saturday it was the Bundlessieger ausstellung 2012 where the judge was Kimberley Meredith Cavanna from USA (I understand she judged the Finnish Lapphunds at Westminster 2012)

The main results were:

Matka's rosettes

BOB Ch/Lux Ch Elbereth Kia Joins Bridus CACIB/CAC & Bundessieger 2012
BD Dutch Ch Sibeliuksen Gustaf van de Niuwenkamp CACIB/CAC Bundessieger 2012
Res dog Ch/Lux Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM, res CACIB/res CAC
Res bitch Skraederbakken's Bolette res CACIB/res CAC

In addition to the Bundessieger 2012 title this win gave Kia her International title.

On the Sunday it was the German National Show: Juha Putkonen from Finland was the judge for Finnish Lapphunds and he measured ALL dogs and confirmed my measurement of Matka at 49cm. It was the Nationale ausstellung and BOB was Ch/Lux Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM, CAC Sieger 2012 and BB Ch/Lux Ch Elbereth Kia Joins Bridus CAC Sieger 2012.

At Midland Counties, E Matkamies won BOB under Mrs Sam Moore, Kia was third in a large KC Good Citizen Stakes, she was not shown in breed.

Matka & Kia in Challenge for BOB

November saw me heading to Kortrijk in Belgium to one of my favourite overseas shows, partly because its so well run, so easy to get to and I guess because I seem to have had a lot of success there!  This trip was no different with Matka & Kia taking the CAC/CACIB awards and Kia pipping her brother (again) for BOB, these overseas judges like her cheekiness!  This win giving Matkamies his International title!

BIS  - Elbereth Matkamies

At the end of November the SFLS held its second show, and Mrs Niki Allison awarded BIS to Ch/Int/Lux Ch Elbereth Matkamies.  Elbereth Tiia was res Best Bitch, and Int Ch Elbereth Toive won the progeny class.

 

Southern Cos - and Hurrah Marja

Southern Counties is a society which has long supported the breed, and every year the committee invite a Finnish judge for our breed, which means the show is well supported by exhibitors.  Sadly for technical reasons only understood by the Kennel club, it is a show where we only have one CC (for BOB) and one res CC on offer instead of the usual two, one for each sex.  The judge for 2012 was Hannu Talvi, but as I had a new litter I was unable to attend, so Matka headed off with Auntie Sue, and sister Kia, and was handled in the ring by Louise.  I was delighted to receive the text message that Matka was awarded best dog, then how to enjoy a show and not be there, I heard that Elbereth Marja, owned by Judi & David Cross was Best bitch, being handled by Vince Howlett.   In the challenge Marja was awarded BOB and the CC, with Matka taking reserve, a super day, and Marja becoming the 4th Elbereth to win a CC, an even more special day as I understand this was Judi's first ever CC.  

It was a special day too for the Kosla family, especially Julie, who has show trained Teebo (Elbereth Tarmo), and bravely pilots him, her first show dog in the ring, so winning Best Puppy under a Finnish judge was very special.

Elbereth Marja photo by K Greenland

Back to Back CCs

Kia winning 3rd CC

With only eight shows having CCs in the show year - its interesting that by end of May we have seen 4 complete sets awarded, starting with Crufts then the FLC of GB.  Birmingham National and Scottish KC are back to back weekends.  We start with the National, where Jeff Luscott awarded CCs (he has judged the breed a number of times previously including Crufts 2004), here we were delighted when Matkamies won his 4th CC, its always nice to get the extra one, and if that was not enough Kia, his sister won the res CC, so a lovely day.  Then a week later we headed to Scotland to the Ingleston showground, where Carol Stuckey (Honeybears) a breed specialist was our judge.  The weather for the weekend was set fair and it was delightful to see the show ground bathed in sun instead of normal rain.  From entry of 23 dogs she awarded a 5th CC to Matkamies, and then to make it a truly special day for Sue & myself Kia was awarded the bitch CC, giving her her magical 3rd CC, to become the first UK bitch champion (and only the second Champion).  This was the second time that Matka and Kia have done the double with CCs on offer, (the first being the National last year under Sue Dunger when they won their first CCs).

In the group under Mr C Reed, Matka made the shortlist which was the  icing on the cake. As we had had such an amazing day and we were late finishing at the show, we decided not to attempt to drive home (7 hours plus), but to find a nice hotel on route and celebrate with a glass or two.  So getting the important things sorted first - we stopped just outside Ingleston to fill car up with diesel and buy the essential bottle of wine, and then pointed car south to find a hotel.

We were very fortunate to find a hotel about hour south of show with an amazing view and lakeside walk, the dogs had a lovely run, and enjoyed sitting on the balcony to watch the wild birds.  A terrific weekend that I shall not forget in a hurry.

Matka by Pia Reynolds

The Second CC

Last year when CCs were first offered for the breed, the bitch CCs were well spread, with no bitch winning more than one CC, and so I guess as 2012 started the pressure was on to see who would win a second CC.  

Elbereth Kia Joins Bridus

At the Finnish Lapphund Club of GB's second Championship show judged by top Finnish allrounder, Hans Lehtinen, the bitch entry was higher than the dogs (37 dogs making 54 entries and 49 bitches making 64 entries.) so competition was strong, therefore absolutely delighted that Sue and Emma Bird's Elbereth Kia Joins Bridus headed a strong open bitch class and went onto win her second CC with me handling.  Her first CC was won at Birmingham last May under Sue Dunger, when she did double with brother Matkamies.  

Kia is a very big winner overseas as well, having numerous CACIB and she took BOB at Luxembourg, she actually has more than the required 4 CACIB for her International title - but under FCI rules we have to wait until a year and a day has passed before trying to win the qualifying CACIB for this title.  Last year in addition to her CC she won BB at Working and Pastoral Breeds of Wales and BOB at South Wales.

Elbereth bred dogs had a lovely show with 4 of Mamo's young babies, E Tarmo, E Tulin Kaukaa for Limishka, E Mysrky and E Leena qualifying for Crufts at their first Championship show, we also took first and second place in the breeder's competition, having fielded two teams.

Amazing Day

The 2nd April saw the Finnish Lapphund Club of GB host the first ever breed club Championship show at Stoneleigh, the judge was one of Finland's very well known and respected Rainer Vuorinen, so we expected a super turn out of dogs, I understand there were just over 100 entered.

BIS Mikko and RBIS Matkamies by Llovall Design

Winner of Limit dog was Elbereth Matkamies, and winner of Open Dog was Elbereth Mikko ShCM, the two boys are Good Citizen Award Holders, both having achieved Gold Level, so they were both entered in the Good Citizen class.  The judge spent what seemed an age making his decision between uncle and nephew, at one point raising both hands to the air saying Ohh la la!  He awarded the class to Mikko, and then went on to award Mikko the DCC, with Matkamies being called in to challenge for the res DCC, which he was given.

Elbereth Riku made a rare appearance to the ring - qualifying for Crufts 2012 by a second place in Post Graduate, and Elbereth Pilkku won the veteran dog class.  Of course at the end of the show tension mounted as the judge selected his BIS, which was Mikko, and then for RBIS he selected Matkamies over the BCC winner - the lovely Taimi.  Then when Pilkku won BVIS I was over the moon.  My breeder Teams were first and third and E Penikka qualified by a third in Open, plus cannot forget little Tiia, who was only at her second show - and was superbly handled by Sam Moore to win the Special Yearling class!

Three in a Row

What a great day we had at Bournemouth Ch Show, Norppa made it THREE BOBs in a row, under judge Jeff Horswell. Two years ago at this show Norppa was BP and his Dad Int/Fin Ch Lecibsin Hapi was BOB under Finnish Judge Hans Lehtinen, so a lovely show for Norppa. Kaisa won her 5th Best Puppy, which puts her top puppy in breed at present, then if that was not enough she won Res BB, 2 days short of her 1st birthday.

With both Norppa and Kaisa due to represent the breed in their groups we were grateful to Sam Moore for stepping in and handling a noisy Kaisa in the puppy group. Kaisa obviously got herself noticed, and won Puppy Group 2!!!!!!!!! YIPPEE

Only one other lappy has placed in a puppy group at a Ch show to my knowledge at that was big half bro Keskiyö who won PG4 at W&P Wales. So Kaisa is first bitch to get a Puppy group placing at a Ch show and the highest placed puppy in a Ch Show group, what a way to complete her puppy career.