200612TH NOVEMBER 2006 Just a photo update of Blaze at Agility training at Ballarat Obedience dog club. Go to Blaze's page for more photos.  06TH NOVEMBER 2006 A few updates for Meeko, hes has been doing well in NSW dispite loosing all his coat, taking out BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP at the Tuggerah Lakes K&O Club and just recently here in Victoria at the Working Dog Club, Meeko took out Dog Challenge & Runner up Best of Breed to Emmi (ARMAHANI Kennel's) beating 3 other older lovely lapphunds along the way. Congratulations to Meeko's Co-owners and Handlers Ben and Amanda Helps ! Full details can be seen on Meeko's page. Below are some photos from Sunday the 5th of November.
22ND SEPTEMBER 2006 Yesterday was the start of the Royal Melbourne show and the Finnish Lapphunds were shown. I am very happy to report that Blaze for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, took out BEST OF BREED Finnish Lapphund. That is 6 Best of Breed wins for Blaze at Royal shows, three of which were this year around the country. Miss Macey took out Reserve Bitch Challenge yesterday to Emmi Ch. Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fnl), and Emmi also took out Runner up Best of Breed. You can see Emmi here: ARMAHANI Kennel's You can see photos and full results from the Melbourne royal here: Royal Shows Page
16TH SEPTEMBER 2006 Today Articmal kennels hosted another Lappy Day Picnic. Gordon threw on some lovely weather, the sun did shine, it wasn't too windy and we only got a few spits of Rain. Attending were Pam Francis with Jaska, Tarka, Anika & Leila MAGPIELANE Kennel's . Jacqualine Lincoln with Kulta and Emmi ARMAHANI Kennel's, Warwick & Sandy Gill with Tor & Loka, Cherelle Latta with Willoughby and of course myself with Blaze, Macey, Kusko and Kya. The dogs had an absolute ball running around playing, chasing balls, begging for food and smiling for the camera. There are a few photo's below taken on the day by Jacqualine Lincoln. For more photos go here: ARMAHANI Kennel Photo Page. This site has photos from all our Lappy Days, current photos under September 2006.
Next Lappy Day will be Sunday the 3rd of December.
16TH AUGUST 2006 On Monday the 14th of August, Blaze, Macey, Jacqualine Lincoln from ARMAHANI Kennel's, with her dogs Kulta and Emmi and I attended the Brisbane Royal Show and competed against the majority of the Queensland Lapphunds. I am very happy to announce that between us we almost had a complete sweep of the top prizes. Blaze took out BEST OF BREED, Macey BITCH CHALLENGE, Emmi RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE and Kulta took out Best Australian Bred Dog. This is Blaze's 4th BEST OF BREED in a row for the Royals he attended. FUll details are on the Royal Show page.
17TH JULY 2006 Today I had the pleasure of accompanying Pam Francis of MAGPIELANE Kennel's to visit her newest import from FINLAND TERHAKAN UTU LEENA (ImpFIN), or better known as Leila. We visited Leila in Melbourne Quarantine, on a lovely cold and rainy day, but Leila didn't care, she was so happy to have company, even if she didn't understand a word of what was said! What a delightful girl Leila is, her temperament is so sweet, a real asset to Australian Lapphunds, bringing in many strengths with her confirmation, all toped off with her gorgeous burnished orange coat. My excitement level is high with Leila's arrival as Im hoping she is carrying a little Lappy baby in her belly for me.
9TH JULY 2006 Blaze, Macey, Kuskoand Kya attended the VICTORIAN SPITZ BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW and Blaze took out BEST OF BREED over an entry of 11 Lapphunds. Blaze has certainly been consistant with his wins which is an absolute delight considering I only get to a handful of shows now that Im a busy Mother. Our next show will be the Royal Brisbane Show in August where I will be exhibiting Blazeand Macey.
APRIL 2006 Although still stuck at home myself with my children, I sent Blaze to Amanda and Ben of CUEBIYAR Kennels to show for me at the SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW. Blaze under Amanda's fantastic handling took out a 16p BEST OF BREED under FINNISH Judge Mr J Juslin. I couldn't be prouder of my boy.
25TH DECEMBER 2005
Merry Xmas everyone. Articmal kennels have been busy the last few months. Although I haven't made it to any dog shows, I have been busy raising my new son Declan and my daughter Alex. My Litter B have sadly grown up and moved on to thier new homes. I hope everyone has a fantastic xmas and a safe and joyfull New Year.
26TH OCTOBER 2005
Articmal's Second Lappy litter has arrived. Macey kindly waited for me to get home from Hospital with my own newborn, before Whelping 7 lovely little boys. All Black and tan babies. So check out the Litter B page for details.
22ND OCTOBER 2005
Not Lappy related, but today my gorgeous son Declan Anthony Brotto was born. Weighing in at 7p 9&1/2oz. An exhausting but very happy occassion for us here at Articmal Kennels.
30TH SEPTEMBER 2005
Lots of Lappie news. The Melbourne Royal has been and gone and Blaze for the second time in a row took out Best of Breed. For photo's of competing dogs at the Melbourne Royal 2005 Royal Show Page.
Meeko, Blaze and Macey's Son has been strutting his stuff in the show ring and has now taken out FIVE BABY IN GROUP awards, all under different judges. Check out Meeko's page for details.
Upcoming news is that Macey is pregnant once again (Blaze and her got together despite my wishes !!) and is due at the end of October, so check out the Litter B page for details.
20TH AUGUST 2005
Time for an update and my first Finnish Lapphund Litter have all gone to their new homes and settled in well. My Last puppy Meeko has now gone to NSW to be shown by Amanda and Ben Helps. Meeko is now in joint ownership with them. See Meeko below at home in his new home.
12TH JUNE 2005
THey are here - Articmal's ABLE litter, born 28th April 2005, 5 Boys and 1 Girl. Check out the litters page for photos of my first Finnish Lapphund litter Litter A, increasing our Australian population up to 65 Lapphunds.
8TH APRIL 2005
Well its been a long time since I updated this website and alot has changed at Articmal kennels. As the human owner of Articmal is expecting another baby, I have decided to scale down on my dogs and concentrate on my Finnish Lapphunds for the next few years. So no breeding for Articmal Alaskan Malamutes. Keep checking this site though for updates on Friends Alaskan Malamute expected litters. My Mals are now all retired and will enjoy life at home with me, but no showing.
11TH FEBRUARY 2005
ALthough I am still greatly missing my beautiful boy Littleman, its a ache in my heart each day
, Articmal Kennels must go on..... so to that end, Mei's beautiful puppies have now all left
and gone to thier new homes and from what I hear from everyone, settling in well. If you guys
are reading this PHOTOS PLEASE.
Articmals website has also had a little renovation, my departed friends Mistral and Littleman
have now moved to RIP.
On the litters front, if you havent already read the page, Articmal Kennels are expecting
thier first FINNISH LAPPHUND litter soon.
5ST DECEMBER 2004
Yesterday I lost my heart and soul, my belovered LITTLEMAN. My chest aches and my eyes are still swollen, my ears are still listening out for the sound of his feet on the floorboards, but the reality is, hes gone. Seven years and seven months I was blessed with him, each day a achievement, each day a joy. But yesterday I had to give my gift back to god, for that's how I saw him, a beautiful, not quite right in body and mind, but a gift none the less.
Littleman did nothing for the breed, did nothing for my kennels, he wasn't a show dog, or a stud dog, he was simply my best friend, my substitute son, the boy who was with me through thick and thin. Both of us went to hell and back over the years, with either my disasters or his own frail body. It was a fight from the time he was born and at 7 weeks old when I realised the extent of his problems, to keep him alive, to keep him moving, to keep him healthy. But if there ever was a dog that wanted to live, it was my boy, who saw through countless operations and treatment, with the most cheerful and happy smiling eyes and zest for life and living it.
I could write a book on this boys short but eventful life, his "go get-em!" attitude, his will to live, fight, run and catch up with the others, his wish to swim the river with the others, (he's achieved all this). His wobbly "I must, I must, cock my leg to pee". His bunny-hopping-windmill-like back legs flying everywhere when he tried to run fast. His nose in my face when he didn't get his way. His balancing act when her tried to do the "chicken scratch". His under-the-breath-girl-like bark and howl and his growl that sounds more like a cat clearing its throat. His "I'm tougher than you" attitude to other dogs, who no matter what size or level of aggressiveness, all just want to lick his face and submit to him. His mile-wide grin that flopped around as he pelted towards me when he saw me coming. Littleman touched most people who met him, they realised he was special, not only to me, but in himself.
God how I miss him so much already. Thank you to Fionna who came up here yesterday to see me through the toughest day of my life, who was rightly there at the end as she had been there when he was born and just began his life. Littleman and I spent the morning together, me grooming him, playing with him and feeding him his favourite foods. In the afternoon Fionna and I took him for a walk and when he had tired we sat under a tree with him, where he played with a teddy and received cuddles, kisses and instructions from both of us. When they came for my boy, Littleman had thought he had been on a grand adventure, he had been having such a great time. He died peacefully with my arms surrounding him, just as they had when he was a baby.
RIP Articmal Cikana Inihan (Small Wonder) 26 April 1997 to 04 December 2004.
1ST NOVEMBER 2004
To finish off Articmal and Wykeetna kennels showing for this year, Rain and Riva were shown at the Broken Hill three Championship shows in one weekend. What a way to finish. On the Saturday at the Ladies Kennel Club and Obedience Club of Broken Hill Judge: Mr R Baker, Rain took out Best Intermediate in Group and Riva took out Best Australian Bred in Group, that evening at the Amenities Dog Club under Mrs J Bennets (NZ) Rain was awarded 2nd Placing Intermediate Sweepstakes and the Bitch Challenge. Riva again took out Best Australian Bred in Group. That just seemed to be the warm up because on Sunday at the Ladies Kennel and Obedience Club of Broken Hill Judge; Mr K McMillan Rain took out Bitch Challenge, Best of Breed, Intermediate in Group and BEST IN GROUP !!!!!! Wykeetna kennels will now have a rest over the Hot Summer months and Articmal Kennels are not showing while raising babies (see upcoming litters page).
24TH OCTOBER 2004
NEW AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION
AUST CH. ARTICMAL DYNAMIC RAIN - RAIN
Just one week after her mother Fawn (Ch. Articmal Kul Kihnahna) obtained her title, her daughter RAIN (Ch. Articmal Dynamic Rain) also a Russ Daughter (BIS Ch. Chimo Power of One) at 18 months of age, took out Best Of Breed (15points) giving her enough points for her Australian Championship. This was at The Riverland Obedience & Kennel Club Championship Show, Judge Mr J E Kelly (SA) And again like her mother, Rain didn't finish there and went on to taking out Best Intermediate in Group, finishing off her title in style....
A HUGE congratulations to Rains Co-Owners Danielle and Ben Davy, who did ALLLLLL the work, grooming, training, and showed RAIN superbly to her title and countless group/show awards. Well done guys, I'm proud of you and soooo happy that Miss Rain with no brain has grown to exceed our expectations. Now lets just hope that when Miss Rain has a litter, she passes on her BEAUTY and not her BRAIN to her puppies *GRIN*
19TH OCTOBER 2004
NEW AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION
AUST CH. ARTICMAL KUL KIHNAHNA - FAWN
A great weekend of showing at Mildura this weekend. Firstly at the Mildura & District RSA&H Society Judge: Mr K Pierce, Fawn Articmal Kul Kihnahna on Saturday took out Best of Breed gaining the last points she needed for her Australian title. Fawn also went on to being awarded BEST OPEN IN GROUP 6. Saturday was also a great day for the Lapphunds with Blaze being awarded BOB and BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN GROUP 5
Sunday the good weekend continued at the Sunraysia Kennel Club Inc, Judge: Mr R Bridgford. Fawn was awarded Bitch Challenge, and Miss Rain, Articmal Dynamic Rain took out BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP 6. Blaze also again took out BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN GROUP 5 .
05TH OCTOBER 2004
Sadly today I lost my first dog, my foundation bitch Mistral. See her page MISTRAL for her Vale.
26TH SEPTEMBER 2004
Well the Royal Melbourne Show and Alaskan Malamute Specialty has come and gone for another year, and Articmal Kennels once again had a couple of successful show days.
First on Thursday the 23rd I showed my Lapphunds at the Royal. BLAZE AUST CH. THELDAROY IM NOT WILD H.I.T took out BEST OF BREED and Macey AUST. CH. VIKSALAN JIELLA took out RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED, making a clean sweep of the competition. Thank you to Danny Davy of Wykeetna kennels for helping me handle Macey in the run off with Blaze and baby sitting Alex the rest of the time. Some great professional photo's were taken on the day and I will put them up when I receive them.
The Royal continued the following day with the Malamutes and I showed Riva (Articmal Riva of Gold) to a second placing in the Intermediate class and Danny showed Rain (Articmal Dynamic Rain) to FIRST place Junior Bitch class.
The AMCV Specialty was judged on Sunday the 26th Judge: Mr Keith Simmonds (NZ). Riva (Articmal Riva of Gold) was placed 2nd in a class of 7 for Intermediate dog and Rain (Articmal Dynamic Rain) took out BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW . Both Riva and Rain continued their success with the property class's. Rain taking BEST HEAD BITCH. Riva taking BEST COAT DOG, BEST HEAD DOG AND BEST TAIL.
In summary, Articmal Kennels enjoying success at the Alaskan Malamute Club of Victoria Specialty shows over the years.
IN SHOW AWARDS
BEST HEAD
BEST COAT
BEST TAIL
BEST GAIT
20TH AUGUST 2004
NEW AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION
AUST CH. VIKSALAN JIELLA - MACEY
Macey has finished her Australian title, thanks to the wonderful girls who handled Macey for me while I was pregnant, Tonya Syme, Fionna Paton and Michelle Watson. I was thrilled to be able to show Macey myself for the last few points she needed, while Fionna baby sat Alex for me. I'm very lucky that Macey is such a easy girl to handle. Check out the litters page for updates on Maceys planned mating/litter.
Rain is still out there strutting her stuff, in a few shows she has picked up a 2nd Placing in Junior Sweepstakes, a Best Junior in Group and is now sitting on 82 points. Not bad for the limited showing Miss Rain gets too. Ben and Danni have also manged to get Fawn a step closer to her Aust. title with Fawn being awarded bitch challenge. Check out dogs pages for more information.
2ND MAY 2004
Ben and Danny showed Fawn "Articmal Kul Kihnahna" for me this weekend at the Mildura and District KC and with a keen but novice handler Ben. Fawn and Ben took out Runner Up Best of Breed to her daughter Rain "Articmal Dynamic Rain" and Fawn and Ben then went onto taking out BEST OPEN IN GROUP 6. Not bad for a a bloke who had only handled once before !!!!.
20TH APRIL 2004
On this great day, my beautiful two legged daughter was born. On Tuesday the 20th at 8.24 am my gorgeous ALEX THERESA was finally born, weighing in at 6 pound 7. Needless to say, both myself and my partner Paul are estactic, although my four footed ladies are very disappointed that all I could manage to produce, was "one" pup. *grin*
ALEX THERESA
12TH APRIL 2004
My last lot of dog shows before having my own baby, happened this weekend at KCC Park over the Easter weekend. To finish of showing for a while, Blaze took out BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP 5 on the Monday at Town & Country KC under judge Ms W Kenworthy (WA). I'm looking forward to coming back to the ring with Blaze, Macey and Riva. During my stay at home, Fawn will be shown by Ben and Danny of Wykeetna kennels to gain those last few points she needs for her Australian Title.
20TH MARCH 2004
Macey is still on her winning streak, picking up her first BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP award. This achievement was at the Camperdown & District KC under judge Mrs M McArdie on the 7th of March. This is a fantastic achievement for this girl as I have only been showing her for two and a bit months and already the judges are noticing her quality.
I have updated Macey's page, so go have a peak at how this girl is maturing.
2nd MARCH 2004
CANBERRA ROYAL SHOW RESULTS 2004
I showed my two Lapphunds at the Canberra Royal show and I'm proud to announce that Little Miss Macey aka Viksalan Jiella (I'mp Fin) took out Runner Up Best of Breed over some lovely older bitches. Look at Old News for pictures of all the winning Lapphunds!
BEST OF BREED, INTERMEDIATE OF BREED AND DOG CHALLENGE WINNER - CH.BRAMBLEWAY AKU (Burnside)
RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE WINNER - CH.THELDAROY IM NOT WILD HIT (Kaltenbock)
RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED AND BITCH CHALLENGE WINNER - VIKSALAN JIELLA (IMP FIN) (Kaltenbock)
RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE WINNER - CH. LECIBSIN HEISSULIVEI (IMP FIN) (Ullman)
BABY PUPPY DOG - MIAVIG WOLF SPIRIT (Burnside)
OPEN DOG - CH STAALON KOLUMBUS (IMP FIN) (Eronen)
1sT PLACE JUNIOR BITCH - VIKSALAN JIELLA (IMP FIN) (Kaltenbock)
2nd PLACE JUNIOR BITCH - KAIZEN SHEZA LIL MINX ( Ullman)
2nd PLACE OPEN BITCH - BRAMBLEWAY ANJUSKA CD (Erwin)
My apologies to the Burnside's as all the photo's I took of Miavig Finnish Dream (BABY PUPPY BITCH WINNER) didn't turn out. Although it was hot in our capital city of Canberra, a great weekend was had by all. Unfortunately none of my Malamutes were exhibited as they are all currently naked.
7th FEBRUARY 2004
Blaze "Ch. Theldaroy Im not Wild HIT" once again strutted his stuff and won BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP 5 at the Central Victorian Canine Club Championship show at Heathcote under Judge Mrs L Buckley. In the afternoon he also took out BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP 5 at the open show.
29th DECEMBER
Well none of my Malamutes were shown this weekend, with this hot weather we have been having, all have dumped coat. But the Lapphunds had their weekend of fun and Miss Macey had her very first two shows. My breeders from Theldaroy Kennels in QLD were down for this weekend of showing and we all had fun.
On Saturday 27th at the Lancefield Kennels Club Champ show under Mrs G Johnson, Blaze took out BOB adding another 10 points towards his Grand Title and then went onto winning Best Intermediate In Group. On Sunday at the Central Highlands Kennel Club under judge Mrs L Stevens, Blaze once again took out BOB for another 10 points and Miss Macey took out her first Bitch challenge for 8 points towards her Australian Champ title. Woo Hoo to the Lapphunds - they are strutting their stuff in Australia.
25th October
Once again I have been slack with updating my site. There has been much happening with Articmal kennels, show news, New Champions and welcoming a import. So with out delay, read below for details.
Articmal kennels would like to welcome Macey "Viksalan Jiella" (IMP FIN)to Australia. Only the 6th Finnish Lapphund Import into Australia. Macey is currently in quarantine, but will be joining our kennels on the 22nd of November. Thank you to Arto and Susanna of Viksalan Kennels for entrusting this wonderful girl to me.
Our Malamutes big show for the year has been and gone, the AMCV's Specialty Show, judged by Mr A Hollaback and Articmal Kennels once again had a good year. Riva "Articmal Riva of Gold" took out 2nd Placing in the Junior Dog class. But the exciting news was with Rain "Articmal Dynamic Rain" who took out BABY PUPPY IN SHOW !!! That makes four Baby puppy in show at AMCV specialties that Articmal Kennels has won.
The following Wednesday at Horsham Agricultural Society Show, Judged by Mr J R Ward on the 1st of October, once again Articmal Kennels joined Wykeetna Kennels to show Fawn, Ace and Rain. Topping the list on this day Ace "Articmal Kul Thunderace" took out Best of Breed over Fawn and gained his AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP title !!! Wooooo Hooooo congratulations to Ben and Danny on taking this boy through to his title. Not to be outdone Rain, at her final Baby show, took out BABY PUPPY IN GROUP !! This has now gained her 6 Baby in Group awards and 2 Baby in show. Cant wait to see what she does in Minor. Fawn "Articmal Kul Kihnahna", Rains mother, took out Bitch Challenge, getting her closer to joining her brother Ace in getting her Australian Title.
Wykeetna kennels, Ben and Danny then set off to Kerang for the Kerang Agricultural Society show on the 6th of October. There they showed Rain and Ace. Being Rains first minor show, Danny was thrilled that Rain took out Best of Breed over Ace, gaining her first 7 points towards her title.
The next show Wykeetna kennels showed at was at the Mildura & District R.S.A & H Society show, judged by Mr G Missen on the 18th of October. There they show Rain and she took out Reserve Challenge bitch and then went onto gaining her first BEST MINOR PUPPY IN GROUP award.
Almost up to date, Danny has rang me today(25th October) from the show Renmark & District Show Society, judged by Mrs S Mashford and let me know that Rain has taken out Bitch Challenge and Runner up Best of Breed and once again taking out BEST MINOR PUPPY IN GROUP!!!!!!! Can you believe this girl? This makes 8 group awards to Rain already in her short showing career !
14th September
Some belated show news, Little Miss Rain "Articmal Dynamic Rain" took a 3rd Placing in Baby Puppy Sweepstakes under Mr K Pierce at the Wentworth Show Society and
Ace "Articmal Kul ThunderAce" took out Runner up in Group!! at the Wentworth Ladies Kennel Club show under Mr K Pierce. Go Ben and Danny - keep raking in those group awards.
For myself - Today at the Golden Wattle Kennel Club, I took three dogs to show, Fawn "Articmal Kul Kihnahna"(her first show back since January this year) Riva "Articmal Riva of Gold and Blaze "Theldaroy Im not Wild HIT". What a day, Fawn took out the bitch Challenge and Runner up BOB to Riva who took out the dog challenge and BOB. Not stopping there, Blaze got his BOB and then went onto winning BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP !! All this in Rain, Hail and every now and then sunshine - I must be crazy *grin*
16th August
This weekend was the Ladies Kennel Association Inc Championship show, jusge Mr T Syme held at Ascot Vale. Rain joined Riva this weekend to be shown by myself for the first time. What a well trained little girl she is. Thanks to Danni's lovely training Rain took out Baby of Breed and then went on the winning BABY IN GROUP 6 with a strong baby line up. Riva is showing his lovely self and took out Reserve Dog Challenge with tough internationally bred competition - way to go Aussie dogs!
 
It was also Blaze's weekend, taking out RUNNER UP TO BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP 5 AND BEST INTERMEADIATE IN GROUP 5 at Caulfield & District Kennel Club unde MS J Keenan. Download the press release here. (zipped = 430kb) 10th August Rain and Ace now have a new page each - check out their new info. I have also updated Riva's and Blaze's page. SHOW NEWS
Rain showed by Danny Davy, with Mr T Pickering for Best Baby Puppy In Show 2/8/03  4th August 15th July Articmal Kennels had an extremely good weekend recently (on the 13th of July) - Blaze received a 10 point Best of Breed Yesterday at the Junior Kennel club of Vic - Judge Mrs L Stevens (ACT). Rain took out at her very FIRST show, Baby Puppy in Group 6 at Dareton Kennel Club Inc. Judge - Mrs A Courtney Saturday 12th July and on Sunday 13th took out Baby puppy in Group again - Judge Mrs P F Davis -Dareton Kennel Club... BACK TO BACK BABY IN GROUP! And the really big, great news? Ace took out: All at the Dareton Kennel Club, judged by Mrs A Courtney (NSW). All in all, not a bad weekend, eh? < In other news, Blaze was successful Herding Instinst Test and won Best Junior in Group 5 at a recent show. 16th February Articmal Riva of Gold, on Saturday 8th February, at the Heathcote Kennel Club Championship show, Riva recieved under judge Mr G Archer (NSW) Dog Challenge of 12points and Runner up best of breed, then to finish the show, he took out Puppy in Group! Then on the same day at the Heathcote Kennel Club OPEN show, Riva took out Best of Breed and Puppy in Group under Mr L Bleakley. The following day, my Little Riva took out Best Puppy in Group at the Central Victorian Open show. Wow, what a weekend for RIVA... Not to be outdone, on Sunday at the Central Victorian Canine Clubs Open show BLAZE Aust.Ch. Theldaroy Im Not Wild, took out BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP 5 Wooooooo Hoooooooo!! See Riva's and Blaze's pages for specific details! Hi Guys Just thought I would share with you my little adventure this morning. I was sitting in my kitchen, eating my breakfast when I heard my Malamutes go wild. Glancing out the kitchen window I saw to my disbelief a deer milling around with the horses in the paddock behind my dogs exercise runs. As my Mals in the back runs where slamming the fence, trying to get through to this tasty delight that had turned up, I thought I better go and chase it off my property. I had seen the deer before, it belongs to one of my neighbors in the area. So off I went down to the back paddock and started the fun of shooing this deer out of the back paddock and into the larger one, with the ultimate goal in mind of getting it into a holding pen (for cows) that I have at the front of my property, so the owner could come and get it. Gasping for breath and getting absolutely no where with the deer (they are soooooo fast!) I stopped and thought "What am I doing chasing this deer around, when I have a perfectly good example of a REINDEER HERDING Finnish Lapphund, barking madly in my back yard"! DUH! So off I went again and got Blaze the lappy and told him on the way down to the paddock what I wanted him to do. He danced around me with delight in his eyes "were going for a walk this morning, great great great" . When I got him to the paddock, he stopped dead still and quivered............and took off after the HORSES! I called him off them, and started chasing the deer myself, watching me perform like a idiot, Blaze decided to take over and in under a minute had the deer chased out of that paddock into the big one and up the top of my property, with me puffing and panting behind him. Would you believe he actually had chased that deer into the holding pen? I couldn't believe it, and he even backed off when I called him to me and shut the gate. So now I have one very upset deer, one very excited Lapphund and six drooling Malamutes. The deer owner will be over tonight to collect him. In between time I have left the deer with a pile of hay and water and given Blaze a huge bone to munch on as a reward. What a morning........ |
BLAZE AND RAIN
