December 21, 2011
December 18, 2011
Our first Ru CH!
Heidi Sormunen and Meri (Afterglow Hail Mary) headed out to a show in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 10th. They came home from the successful trip bearing a brand new title: Russian Champion! Thanks and congratulations are once again in order to Meri's co-owner Heidi!
We didn't manage to get a good picture of Meri from the trip, but above's a picture of the two taken by Elina Kempas last spring.
We didn't manage to get a good picture of Meri from the trip, but above's a picture of the two taken by Elina Kempas last spring.
December 10, 2011
Routa - a new import!
Last night around 1 AM we were wandering around Helsinki-Vantaa airport to pick up the newest addition to our family. We finally managed to find him irregardless of the poor directions we were given. Here's our first impression on the little guy:
He was the bravest little boy in his flight carriage, eagerly looking around from the crate when the cargo worker brought him to us on his forklift (and yes, he actually carried a puppy on a forklift!).
Here he is, Routa, aka Razmus Akai Oujisama Go with his co-owner Riina Haapakallio. A great big THANK YOU goes out to Kevin Carroll of Razmus Akitas in Ireland for letting us have this little prince!
You can find Routa's pedigree on his own page on our main website.
He was the bravest little boy in his flight carriage, eagerly looking around from the crate when the cargo worker brought him to us on his forklift (and yes, he actually carried a puppy on a forklift!).
Here he is, Routa, aka Razmus Akai Oujisama Go with his co-owner Riina Haapakallio. A great big THANK YOU goes out to Kevin Carroll of Razmus Akitas in Ireland for letting us have this little prince!
You can find Routa's pedigree on his own page on our main website.
November 30, 2011
Akita theme day 27.11.
Last Sunday a local pet store (Faunatar Arabia) held a theme day for Akitas, so of course we were there to show ours off. We took Kukka and Lumi with us, and later on Usva and Utu also joined us. Lots of people came in during the day and got to know the breed and our dogs better. All in all, I'd say it was a success :)
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| Kukka charming up the audience |
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| Utu, who would not sit still for a decent picture |
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| Lumi showing the security guards how Akitas look when they drop their coat |
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| Kukka was quite the charmer throughout the day |
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| Lumi was loving all the toys and treats in the store |
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| Kukka |
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| Usva |
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| Usva making an impression the way only a cute puppy can |
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| Here's our whole clan |
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| Like mother, like daughter... Lumi & Usva |
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| Utu sweet talking the employee |
November 16, 2011
Seinäjoki INT
We headed up to Seinäjoki on October 29th with Kukka (C's Flower Dance). Roku (C's Name of the Game) and Tuuli (C's Non-Stop Song) came with their respective owners,and we also had our friend's American Cocker Tahiti (Heavenly Way's Career Girl) with us. Unfortunately the rings happened to be on at the exact same time, so I couldn't show Tahiti. Luckily we found Merja Koskela to show her, and she ended up placing 2nd best female under judge Mia Sandgren from Sweden. Congrats to Tahiti's owner Marita Kaasalainen and breeder Karita Kempas!
And now to our results. Judging Akitas was Gunilla Sandberg, also from Sweden, and she did not hand out "excellents" to just any dog. Our juniors had a bit too much fun in the ring with me, and neither of them felt like standing still for more than half a second. Roku got a "very good", as did all the males that day. Tuuli got a "good", but seeing as this was only her first official show, we'll see how she turns out later.
Kukka had better success in the ring, she made an impression on the judge by behaving herself (unlike the juniors...). She got an "excellent", and was the only Akita to get a CQ (certificate quality), won her class, was placed best female, and finally Best of Breed!
And now to our results. Judging Akitas was Gunilla Sandberg, also from Sweden, and she did not hand out "excellents" to just any dog. Our juniors had a bit too much fun in the ring with me, and neither of them felt like standing still for more than half a second. Roku got a "very good", as did all the males that day. Tuuli got a "good", but seeing as this was only her first official show, we'll see how she turns out later.
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| Roku, Candida's Name of the Game |
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| Roku |
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| Tuuli, Candida's Non-Stop Song |
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| Tuuli |
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| Kukka, Fi CH Candida's Flower Dance winning BOB under Gunilla Sandberg |
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| Kukka |
October 27, 2011
Puppies 8 weeks
The puppies are now 8 weeks old, and they're all heading out to their new homes this week. So here's pictures of the whole litter one more time!
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| "Halla", Candida's Arctic Amber, red female |
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| "Halla" |
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| "Huurre", Candida's Attention Please, brindle male |
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| "Huurre" |
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| "Kuura", Candida's Autumn Action, long coated red male (now "Marski") |
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| "Kuura" (now "Marski") |
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| "Usva", Candida's August Surprise, brindle female |
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| "Usva" |
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| "Utu", Candida's Aurora Borealis, brindle female |
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| "Utu" |
October 8, 2011
Puppies 5,5 weeks
The puppies are now five and a half weeks old, and they all have homes waiting for them. Here are some pictures
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| "Halla", Candida's Arctic Amber |
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| "Halla" |
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| "Huurre", Candida's Attention Please |
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| "Huurre" |
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| "Kuura", Candida's Autumn Action (now "Marski") |
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| "Kuura" (now "Marski") |
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| "Usva", Candida's August Surprise |
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| "Usva" |
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| "Utu", Candida's Aurora Borealis |
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| "Utu" |
September 19, 2011
New Fi CH!
We have a brand new Finnish Champion! Meri, Afterglow Hail Mary, was placed 2nd Best Female and finished her championship on August 20th at Kouvola all breed show, under judge Viva-Maria Soleckyj-Spunar from Poland.
Congratulations are also in order to Heidi Sormunen from kennel Heckler's, Meri's co-owner!
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| Photo by Outi Heikkinen |
Congratulations are also in order to Heidi Sormunen from kennel Heckler's, Meri's co-owner!
Akita specialty show
This Sunday (September 18th) was our specialty show for Akitas in Heinola. Judging was Juha Putkonen from Finland, and we had some nice results. Roku, Candida's Name of the Game, was shown for the very first time. He got an excellent critique, and won his class of three.
Kukka, Candida's Flower Dance, returned to the show ring after a two-year break. She also got an excellent critique and won her class, and went on to win Best Female and finally Best of Breed!
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| Photo by Tiina Sipilä |
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| Photo by Tiina Sipilä |
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| Photo by Tiina Sipilä |
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| Photo by Tiina Vuorio |
Kukka, Candida's Flower Dance, returned to the show ring after a two-year break. She also got an excellent critique and won her class, and went on to win Best Female and finally Best of Breed!
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| BOS Yukiguni No Tsuyamono Go and BOB Candida's Flower Dance Photo by Tiina Vuorio |
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| Kukka getting her nails clipped before the show. Photo by Tiina Sipilä |
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| Photo by Tiina Vuorio |
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| Photo by Tiina Vuorio |
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| Photo by Tiina Vuorio |
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