LINCOLN

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION KILLILAN  I AM SO INTO ME

Some great results from the last few shows are Dudley the Dandie debuted with Baby Puppy In Group I am so thrilled with this little man and even if I say so myself he is by far the  best Dandie baby I have had fingers crossed everything holds.  Dexter Dandie comes through on his first show out of puppy to win Runner Up In Group and this weekend he received his final points to now be known as Ch Jollygaze Jeepers Creepers, "The Princess" continues on her merry way winning numerous Challenges, Puppy In Groups and Puppy In Show.  Lincoln is having a "quiet" time at the moment  but still making his presence felt but with the Spring and Summer shows about to commence I am hoping for some great results from him.

Wow so much has happend in the last 9 months I cant believe it has been that long since I posted anything on my news page to try and list all the happenings would take to long but I will endeavour to update a litte more regularly in future to put it all into a nutshell it has been an extremely successful 9 months with Lincoln finishing off the year with All Breeds Best In Show on New Years Eve what a thrill that was he has gone from strength to strength this year taking out many Groups and another Runner Up In Show and he is still only 2 years old, the future for this outstanding example of the breed is looking good. 

Jagger has claimed his title of Australian Champion at the young age of 13 months and has been the Top Rising Star nationally for the Boxer breed for the entire year maturing up to  become a super masculine male (albeit a very trying and destructive male)

Doris the Dandie made her journey to England and whelped her litter to the wonderful Harry and on her first show in England took out her first challenge, I miss you so much  my beautiful Doris.

I now have 2 gorgeous Dandie babies about to make their debut 1 pepper and 1 mustard  "Dudley" and "Monica"  and to keep me occupied whilst waiting for my litter I have been campaigning "Dexter" the Dandie for Emma, he now needs only a few points for his title and depending on how Dudley comes up will go back to Emma in Victoria in the next few months.  Lochie the Skye is officially retired from the ring at the ripe old age of almost 10.

Sienna who is fondly known by all as "The Princess" has been the latest addition to the Shih Tzu from the world famous "Hashanah" kennels in NSW (Phillip Poulton)  she has conquered all before her, she is Nationally the number 1 Rising Star in Australia for the Breed and has staggered us all with her outstanding  show attitude,  exquisite head and the way she commands the ring as soon as she sets foot in it, she is indeed an exciting bundle of joy.  To see her advert in Dog news visit my links page

Joy oh Joy last week I took my exams for my Toy Group license and have just received the wonderful news that I was successful.  This is what has kept me so busy in the last 12 months, the amount of study is incredible but enjoyable and also there were quite a few judging appointments thrown in along the way.  One more group to go and hopefully I can attain All Breeds status which is my dream.

Some exciting litters for the Shih Tzu are planned and my other dream of Importing may soon be realised

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Saturday 17th October Lincoln claims his well deserved title of Australian Champion by winning Best In Group and Runner Up In Show, he is now known as Australian Champion Killilan I Am So Into Me, Lincoln you have made me so proud,  and  to all of those wonderful friends who have encouraged us and supported us to keep on going  and "Smile and Wave" we thank you, so much, to the great cheer squad  at ringside you all made it such a special day and one I am sure to remember for a long time.

Sunday 11th October Jagger is awarded Ch Dog and goes on to win Minor Puppy In Show, Lincoln the Shih Tzu takes out Best Of Breed and State Bred In Group, now only 2 points to go to claim his title.

Launceston Royal Saturday 10th October

Jagger is awarded Runner Up Breed over a large entry, Lochie and Doris are both shortlised for the group and win their respective classes in Group, Jagger takes out Puppy In Show at the Boxer Specialty later that day

  Saturday 5th September Jagger is handled to Best Of Breed by Geoff Blyth  whilst I was fulfilling a Judging appointment on the mainland this was   his biggest breed win yet winning over all of Tasmanias current show Boxers.  He also went Puppy In Group  Thank you Geoff

Saturday 29th August Jagger is awarded Puppy In Group

Sunday 23rd August Jagger is Challenge Dog and Puppy in Group

Saturday 22nd August Jaggers' first show out of baby class sees him take Best Of Breed and then shortlisted for the Group.

Sunday 16th August Happy Happy birthday No 1 son, Steffan  not a happy day or time in your life I know  and I wish so much I could wave a magic wand but I can't.  You  can do no more than you have done.

Saturday 15th August no shows but the Tasmanian Canine Oscars.  What a great fun night it  was, lots of good food, lots of good friends, dancing, singing, alcohol, photos and a BIG headache the next day, looking forward to next year already.

I cant believe it has been 6 months since I updated my page, what a busy time it has been, lots of great results in the ring, with Doris becoming a Champion and now a multiple Best In Group and class in Show  Winner, Lochie has strutted his stuff a few times winning the Group and a Runner Up In Group, (he is now semi retired)  Lincoln is now only a few points away from his well deserved Championship title, with some great wins at Group and Show level and also winning Best Of Breeds on the Mainland, and now  there is a Boxer back in the house.  What a gorgeous boy he is  already a Baby In Show winner and multiple Baby In Group Winner the future sure looks promising for him.  Thanks to his wonderful breeder Denise Ball in Western Australia for allowing me to step back into this breed and for her  continued support and there are no stripes and no bloody tail. 

On the judging front I successfully passed my Group 5 final Exams which now gives me 5 Championship  Groups, 2 more to All Breeds Woo Hoo!!!!! Group 1 Toys is next on the agenda,   and courtesty of Wilber that fence scaling Shih Tzu there is a  totally unplanned baby Shih Tzu causing havoc in the household.  Addison as she is called is one smart little package and at this stage will be staying at Killilan to see how she grows,  not a mating that I would have ever contemplated, but who knows time will tell.

Quite a few judging appointments coming up in the next few months to which I am really looking forward to.

 17th January 2009

Doris the Dandie takes out Best Of Breed, Short listed for the Group and   Junior In Group   hopefully the upcoming shows on the Australia Day Weekend will see her claim her well deserved title of Australian Champion

  More news from India

Steffan makes it   6 Best In Shows    from 6 appearances and is on top of the world having a fantasic time in India of course it certainly helps having the priviledge of handling a dog of the calibre of Eric

 News from India

Steffan is having the time of his life  in India doing what he loves best   HANDLING AND  WINNING    he is handling the top Dog All Breeds in  the Afghan  (Aust Grand Champion/American Champion/Can Champion/Indian Grand Champion Karakush In Champagne (Eric) to 4 Best In Shows in the last week.  Way to go Dep Dep give em curry. xxx

10th January 2009

The first show of the year and Lincoln  Killilan I Am So Into Me takes out Best Of Breed  from a large entry of Shih Tzu and is then short listed for Best In Group.

My stunning  new black and white  girl  Popeyes Love And Friendship (Imp Sweden) made her debut, winning Reserve Bitch and Junior Of Breed, still a little unsure of her new surroundings I look forward to campaigning this gorgeous girl for Phillip, words can't express my gratitude for his on going support and friendship.

 31st December 2008

Tonight was the Inaugural New Years Eve show  for the TCA and the last show for the 2008 season  at which I was officiating in the capacity of Group 3 Judge.  My decision for Best In Group was awarded to the English Springer Spaniel which I'm told now gives him his third title that being  Swedish Show Ch, Norwegian Show Champion & Australian Champion High Score River-Runs-Wild (Imp Sweden) a lovely  sound dog that  had all the requirements I was looking for  and moved around the ring with such an easy free gait that couldn't be denied my Runner Up was the lovely young  13 month old Weimaraner bitch Ghostwind Lady In Grey whom I have admired since she was a Baby Puppy,  another 6 months on this bitch,  and I'm sure she will be a force to be reckoned with.

There was a great atmosphere around the rings on the night and everybody appeared to be having a great time, the DJ for the night (Dean Quinlivan)  kept the music pumping although a few songs were a little "sus" the Karoake singers were also a bit "sus" at the end of the night,  all in all a very well run show and our General Specials judge bopped along with the music whilst she was judging which only goes to prove that she was indeed enjoying herself and that judging can be fun. 

 Best In Show was the very well performed Rottweiler Grand Ch Blackcombe The Business who has only been  very sparingly shown this year and whom I have also  on previous occasion had the  great pleasure of awarding Best In Group to, finishing of 2008 the same way he finished off 2007 on a Best In Show congratulations  Beau and his owners Jason & Nicole .

I hope this show will be on next years calender as well.  Congratulations to the Committee.

20th December

Another trip to Melbourne  to see number one son  before Christmas  (but who then decided  to fly out to India the day before I arrived  for another handling stint)  and for Emma to see Doris and "tweak" her coat of any mistakes I have made (I'm sure I will get this hand stripping down pat one day,) Doris was awarded Best Of Breed in good company, Claudia the Shih Tzu  Ch Killilan I Cant Fight Fate was awarded a 15 point BOB  short listed for the Group  and Intermediate In Group, Lincoln Killilan I Am So Into Me was awarded an 11 point challenge and Runner Up of Breed, whilst little Alice Killilan Leaves Me Breathless  won her puppy class and was awarded Reserve Challenge bitch so all in all a very successful trip once again to the big smoke. I was able to see all bar one of Sybils puppys from Harry and was thrilled to see them all so well loved and in fabulous pet homes which eases the pain a little.

13th December

TCA Christmas show Doris is awarded Best Of Breed Runner Up  to Best Exhibit In Group and Puppy In Group 

30th November

Devonport Ag Society Doris is awarded Runner Up to Best Exhibit in Group and PUPPY IN SHOW

29th November

Devonport Ag Society Doris the  Dandie  Jollygaze Doris Day is awarded BEST IN GROUP & PUPPY IN SHOW and Lincoln the Shih Tzu Killilan I Am So Into Me is awarded BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW

9th November

Westbury Ag Society  Lincoln is awarded Puppy In Group and Doris is awarded her first major award of Runner Up In Group and Puppy In Group

 8th November

Westbury Ag Society  Lincoln take Reserve Challenge and Runner Up of Breed

1st November

Ulverstone Kennel Club sees the Shih Tzu  Lincoln Killilan I Am So Into Me taking out Ch Dog Best Of Breed, Runner Up In Group and Puppy In Group and then on to Puppy In Show beating his half sister Claudia Ch Killilan I Cant Fight Fate  who was awarded Challenge Bitch and Runner Up Breed and all this at just 7 months of age,  needless to say I am a very proud  owner/breeder the wins are so much sweeter when you have bred the dog yourself.  The Dandie Dinmont Jollygaze Doris Day was also award Puppy In Group and short listed for Best In Group

26th October

Hobart Dog Club with only the Dandie entered to be shown by my son Steffan as I was away in New Zealand judging the Utility & Non Sporting Specialty Show,  Doris was again awarded Best Of Breed and Puppy In Group.  Steffan also showed his Afghan  Ch Karakush Banjo Blues which he had brought with him from Melbourne and was awarded Best In Group

22nd October

Hobart Royal Show sees my new Dandie Puppy Jollygaze Doris Day being awarded Best Of Breed and Puppy In Group and also being shortlisted for Best In Group and the Skye Terrier being awarded Best Of Breed and Australian Bred In Group and also being shortlisted for the Group

12th October

Tasmanian Kennel Club sees  the Shih Tzu little Alice Killilan Leaves Me Breathless at last in the ribbons beating Lincoln,  taking out Minor Puppy In Group and then converting to Minor Puppy In Show  professionally  handled by Taylor Millhouse we are all so proud of you Taylor

10th October

Royal Launceston Show was a quiet one this year with Claudia  the Shih Tzu Ch Killilan I Cant Fight Fate taking out Challenge Bitch

30th August

Combined Breeds Dog Club sees the Skye Terrier  Grand Ch Kerysea Lochie OLochinvar take out Best In Group and  the Dandie Dinmont Terrier  Jollygaze From The Fogg take out Best Baby Puppy in Group with the ShihTzu Killilan I Am So Into Me taking out another Baby Puppy In Group

16th August 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NUMBER ONE SON "STEFFAN"

HOPE YOUR DAY WAS GREAT

British Bulldog club sees the stunning Dandie -   Phoebe Jollygaze From The Fogg  take out Best Baby Puppy In Show  Lincoln the baby Shih Tzu  Killilan I Am So Into Me  makes it a Hat Trick of Baby Puppy In Groups the Skye Grand Ch Kerysea Lochie OLochinvar once again takes out Australian Bred In Group and last but by no means least Claudia the Shih Tzu  Ch Killilan I Cant Fight Fate once again takes out Best State Bred In Group

9th August

All Breeds Kennel Association sees Claudia taking Best Of Breed with Miguel Ch Dog and Runner Up Breed.  Lincoln kept 3 feet on the ground this week and was again awarded Baby Puppy in Group from a big line up and the gorgeous little Dandie Phoebe continued her winning way with Baby Puppy in Group again.  Taylor once again took the Shih Tzu in for Baby In Show  and we all could see a great improvement LOL.  Last but not least   Lochie was awarded Ch Dog Best of Breed and Australian Bred in Group.

A good result for  the day with little Alice  the baby Shih Tzu bitch the only one not in the ribbons but Im sure her day is just around the corner

2nd August

Umo arrived safe and well in Finland and has settled in well with his new family, who are absolutely delighted with him.

Kennel Club Of Tasmania saw Claudia take Bitch Challenge/Runner Up Breed and State Bred In Group, "Lincoln"  Killilan I Am So In To Me has certainly come full circle from not wanting to walk at his first show to being unable to keep all 4 feet on the ground however he still managed to keep it together to be awarded Baby Puppy In Group.

The Dandie baby "Phoebe"  took to her first show like a seasoned professional not putting a foot wrong and was also awarded Baby Puppy In Group (Photo above of Phoebe on her debut) and won many fans along the way, I must say she is looking stunning. 

 A coin was tossed as to who would show who for Baby In Show and young Taylor Millhouse was given the task of showing the bouncing Shih Tzu who entertained the crowd with his antics.  Never mind Taylor he will get better I promise.

Celebrations then took place to celebrate our close friend Karen Wrights' 40th birthday and all I will say on that is that there were a couple of unwell people the next day.

30th July

Umo has commenced his long trip to Finland, this was one of the hardest things I have ever done,  how people can export whole litters overseas for sale in petshops is beyond my comprehension they obviously have no conscience.  I know that Umo is going to a fabulous home and will be well loved and cared for but still I worry about him, he didnt ask to be born I made that decision and I only hope he will have a safe journey and will live up to the huge expectation that we all have of him.  Travel safe my baby and knock their socks off.  xxx

26th July

Well another successful weekend  in Melbourne sees Claudia taking out Best Of Breed and then Runner Up In Group and Intermediate In Group from an extremely stong line up  to the wonderful Dalmatian Gr Ch Pampard  Parisian Prince who then went on to take out Best In Show a wonderful result for such a great Champion who has also had to overcome such adversities in the past year. 

The Dandie babies were put in trim but now dont have a feather to fly as I am told is the correct way for a stripped coat to come in correctly so will now be a few weeks before  they can be shown,  Phoebe is now the pick and looks like a true Dandie in her trim, although the body  coat  is short she still has her topknot and furnishings and  looks truly beautiful.

 On a  personal note the new Navman worked great and I didnt get lost once one of the best buys I have done and dont know how I managed without it. Was certainly  a full car load with 6 babies and 3 adults but all coped well with the trip.

4 Beautiful baby girl Dandie Dinmonts from Multi Royal BIS Grand Champion/Multi BIS American Champion Hobergays Fineus Fogg (Imp NZ) out of  Ch Jollygaze Whirlwind

19th July

 Southern Classic Claudia takes bitch challenge and Runner Up of Breed, Lincoln debuted and was completely in awe  by the  whole show situation, but by the end of the day was gaiting like an experienced trouper  taking everything in his stride and loving it.  Lochie had his second show back from injury and took Runner Up in Group Australian Bred in Group and went on to Australian Bred In Show.

Off to Melbourne next week to try my luck again in the big smoke, but primarily the trip is to let Emma see the 2 babies we were running on  and to put the  chosen Dandie baby in trim ready for her debut the next weekend. I believe it could be Phoebe but will let the more experienced eye of the "Doyen" of the breed take precedence.

 8th July

Will be  celebrations  tonight  at Killilan have just received the great  news I have passed my Group 3 Championship Licence.  Thanks to all those wonderful friends who wished me well and again for their congratulations 

22nd June

At our first show since 31st May at the Hound Club of Tasmania  Claudia again takes Best Of Breed (14points) and then on to Runner Up In Group State Bred in Group which she converted to State Bred In Show.

Miguel was Challenge Dog Runner Up Breed and Open in Group.

Lochie Grand Ch Kerysea Lochie O Lochinvar made his return to the show ring after an enforced break of 7 months with Best Of Breed,  he was short listed for Best In Group and won Australian Bred in Group 

24th May 2008

Caulfield & District K C sees Claudia taking Best Of Breed with Miguel Ch Dog and Runner Up of Breed.

22nd May 2008

I decided a trip to Melbourne to show Emma our beautiful Dandie Babies would be a good  idea so decided to try our luck and enter the Shih Tzu  to see how we compared  against some mainland competition - and the results were simply outstanding.

NEW CHAMPION 3rd May 2008 

Claudia is now Aust  Ch Killilan I Cant Fight Fate - she decided  after producing 6 beautiful babies a couple of weeks ago, motherhood was not  in her agenda , she thought her job was done in giving birth.  Thank goodness  her mother was able to step in and  along with Sybil the  Dandie mother they have between them done a magnificent job of fostering  them, and now at 3 weeks old they are looking gorgeous.

Babies have arrived at Killilan!!!

March and April  2008 sees the arrival of  my first litter of Dandies and 2 litters of Shih Tzu

9 Beautiful baby Shih Tzu, 5 boys and 4 girls from  Ch Pashons Once And Again  out of  "Emily" Ch Killilan Exqisite Sinner,  and "Claudia" Ch Killilan I Cant Fight Fate.

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