October 19
Finally, we were fortunate enough to find the perfect Mastiff boy. He has everything - appearance, behaviour, personal achievements and genealogy. And a human family that raises her Mastiffs with the knowledge, involvement and love that we can understand.
Ahlitah and I agreed to give it a try.
So, it is a pleasure for us to announce that the Ahlitah Quest kennel is planning its litter N (the first Mastiff puppies) for the spring of 2013.
Finally, we were fortunate enough to find the perfect Mastiff boy. He has everything - appearance, behaviour, personal achievements and genealogy. And a human family that raises her Mastiffs with the knowledge, involvement and love that we can understand.
Ahlitah and I agreed to give it a try.
So, it is a pleasure for us to announce that the Ahlitah Quest kennel is planning its litter N (the first Mastiff puppies) for the spring of 2013.
October 14
First dog-show for Merlin, also his first together with Mahi. At the age of 3 months and 3 days, he won the hearts of people around him and the appreciation of the judge, Mr. Korosz Andrasz (HU). As a result, he accompanied Mahi in the Big Ring, for the Baby BIS competition.
First dog-show for Merlin, also his first together with Mahi. At the age of 3 months and 3 days, he won the hearts of people around him and the appreciation of the judge, Mr. Korosz Andrasz (HU). As a result, he accompanied Mahi in the Big Ring, for the Baby BIS competition.
October 7
Mahi has just become BOB Baby in the Euro Dog Show 2012.
It was more like a father-daughter weekend, because she attended the show with her father, the impressive Brit (Beau Brit od Bijelih Andjela), now Euro vice-Winner (RCACIB). The entire extended family is of course proud of our youngest - her mom most of all, and not only thanks to the title she won but mostly to her behaviour in the Main Ring. At the age of four months, she seems to have inherited some of her mother's beauty and wits as well as her father's endurance and resolve. She also behaved like an angel outside the ring, during all those long hours of waiting, increasingly tired and hungry, while being constantly touched and spoken to by visitors.
Well done indeed, Mahi!
Mahi has just become BOB Baby in the Euro Dog Show 2012.
It was more like a father-daughter weekend, because she attended the show with her father, the impressive Brit (Beau Brit od Bijelih Andjela), now Euro vice-Winner (RCACIB). The entire extended family is of course proud of our youngest - her mom most of all, and not only thanks to the title she won but mostly to her behaviour in the Main Ring. At the age of four months, she seems to have inherited some of her mother's beauty and wits as well as her father's endurance and resolve. She also behaved like an angel outside the ring, during all those long hours of waiting, increasingly tired and hungry, while being constantly touched and spoken to by visitors.
Well done indeed, Mahi!
September 17
Merlin went to his new home today. Although I am sure he will bring happiness to his new family, what prevails is sorrow. That I only had him with me for nine great days. That five dogs is a lot not even I can handle with the necessary (and deserved) attention and care. What remains is my firm belief that Merlin is the greatest baby I have seen during the past two years. And my hope for him to grow healthy, happy and loved.
Go free, my sweet baby. Though not in my home, you will always have your place in my heart.
Merlin went to his new home today. Although I am sure he will bring happiness to his new family, what prevails is sorrow. That I only had him with me for nine great days. That five dogs is a lot not even I can handle with the necessary (and deserved) attention and care. What remains is my firm belief that Merlin is the greatest baby I have seen during the past two years. And my hope for him to grow healthy, happy and loved.
Go free, my sweet baby. Though not in my home, you will always have your place in my heart.
September 3
Mahi attended her first dog-show(s) this weekend. She was considered Very promising 1 by two different FCI judges and won the Best Baby title. Twice!
What really needs to be mentioned is the little hurricane's behaviour, in the ring and out. She seemed to consider that 500+ dogs is a pleasant environment and made repeated attempts to play with every white guy she saw, hairy or otherwise. She even managed to... handle me with care and expertise.
Well done, daughter of Ghuna and Brit!
Mahi attended her first dog-show(s) this weekend. She was considered Very promising 1 by two different FCI judges and won the Best Baby title. Twice!
What really needs to be mentioned is the little hurricane's behaviour, in the ring and out. She seemed to consider that 500+ dogs is a pleasant environment and made repeated attempts to play with every white guy she saw, hairy or otherwise. She even managed to... handle me with care and expertise.
Well done, daughter of Ghuna and Brit!
August 11
Merlin is one month old today. He is a huge boy, very curious, inquisitive, mobile - apparently resembling Digit more than he does Beauty. Time will tell. What I really expect from (for) him is to grow into a beautiful, successful, happy (emphasis on happy) male and to have a long life of health and joyous achievements; I hope he will grow into himself and I hope I shall have the strength to love him for himself. Happy first anniversary, my little hope!
Merlin is one month old today. He is a huge boy, very curious, inquisitive, mobile - apparently resembling Digit more than he does Beauty. Time will tell. What I really expect from (for) him is to grow into a beautiful, successful, happy (emphasis on happy) male and to have a long life of health and joyous achievements; I hope he will grow into himself and I hope I shall have the strength to love him for himself. Happy first anniversary, my little hope!
July 25
Happy 4th birthday to Faust,
the faithful, the reliable, the toy-lover, the singer, the unequaled swimmer.
The guy who speaks with his eyes.
Our patriarch.
The one who simply chose to come home with me.
The guy who speaks with his eyes.
Our patriarch.
The one who simply chose to come home with me.
July 20
Delia and Dean got married today. A happy day, a once in a lifetime event - to which Mahi was of course present.
Casa de piatra, dragii mamei!
Delia and Dean got married today. A happy day, a once in a lifetime event - to which Mahi was of course present.
Casa de piatra, dragii mamei!
July 19
Mahi is two months old today - the first of many anniversaries in her new home.
Thank you, Geert and Trees Koetse, for allowing us to be together. I shall always treasure - and also remind to Mahi - your warmth, your relaxed happiness, the friendship and the trust you showed to a foreigner. Your beautiful house will remain forever the home where Mahi first saw the light of day.
Mahi is two months old today - the first of many anniversaries in her new home.
Thank you, Geert and Trees Koetse, for allowing us to be together. I shall always treasure - and also remind to Mahi - your warmth, your relaxed happiness, the friendship and the trust you showed to a foreigner. Your beautiful house will remain forever the home where Mahi first saw the light of day.
July 15
Mahi arrived home today, after a 22 hours drive from Winschoten. She is granted one day break, alone with mom, before meeting the rest of the pack. Welcome home, Mahi. May you soon see it as your home - place where good things happen, place of safety, of happiness, place where you are forever loved and protected. You deserve the best, little princess!
Mahi arrived home today, after a 22 hours drive from Winschoten. She is granted one day break, alone with mom, before meeting the rest of the pack. Welcome home, Mahi. May you soon see it as your home - place where good things happen, place of safety, of happiness, place where you are forever loved and protected. You deserve the best, little princess!
July 11
Digit's first newborn arrived today, at 7,09 pm. It is a huge male. His name is Merlin.
Digit's first newborn arrived today, at 7,09 pm. It is a huge male. His name is Merlin.
June 21
Digit's babies will be born around July 11th. Although hoped for, the final confirmation that Beauty is almost 6 weeks pregnant is a surprise that still needs to settle. Thank you, my greatest love, my Digit - thank you for the extreme gift you are giving this world. Thank you for having found a way to still be here,
Digit's babies will be born around July 11th. Although hoped for, the final confirmation that Beauty is almost 6 weeks pregnant is a surprise that still needs to settle. Thank you, my greatest love, my Digit - thank you for the extreme gift you are giving this world. Thank you for having found a way to still be here,
June 8
Today is Digit's second birthday.
Yet another day of mourning, instead of the celebration it should have been.
Run free, my greatest love! Run to the stars we saw together -
mama is with you on every step of your way.
Forever and ever, my Digit, my one and only, until the end of time.
Run free, my greatest love! Run to the stars we saw together -
mama is with you on every step of your way.
Forever and ever, my Digit, my one and only, until the end of time.
June 6
Our friend Chispa Taien, from Prague, just gave birth to her S-babies (5 males, 4 females), fathered by Uno (Number One of White Energy). Congratulations to Marketa, a dear friend and a skillful and loving WSS (and not only) trainer and breeder.
Our friend Chispa Taien, from Prague, just gave birth to her S-babies (5 males, 4 females), fathered by Uno (Number One of White Energy). Congratulations to Marketa, a dear friend and a skillful and loving WSS (and not only) trainer and breeder.
June 3
Ice Ira Dzika Banda, from Poland, has just become a mother. Her first 9 babies (litter K), 3 males and 6 females, were fathered by Finn vom Sutumer Grund. Congratulations not only to the mother and their breeder, Iza - but also to Zora (Bella Zora Biala Pasja, mother of Ira), a grandmother very much involved in taking care of the little ones.
Ice Ira Dzika Banda, from Poland, has just become a mother. Her first 9 babies (litter K), 3 males and 6 females, were fathered by Finn vom Sutumer Grund. Congratulations not only to the mother and their breeder, Iza - but also to Zora (Bella Zora Biala Pasja, mother of Ira), a grandmother very much involved in taking care of the little ones.
May 30
Digit has lost the battle today, at 02.57 pm.
Digit has lost the battle today, at 02.57 pm.
May 19
Our new baby girl (WSS) was born today, 1600 km from her future home. Welcome to this world, little princess!
Our new baby girl (WSS) was born today, 1600 km from her future home. Welcome to this world, little princess!
May 05-06
Ahlitah is Romanian Champion.
Faust and Ahlitah won their respective classes and the CACIB titles in the Timisoara dog-show this week-end. This title makes Ahlitah Romanian Champion.
Ahlitah is Romanian Champion.
Faust and Ahlitah won their respective classes and the CACIB titles in the Timisoara dog-show this week-end. This title makes Ahlitah Romanian Champion.
April 29
Happy 2nd birthday to my beautiful Solo,
my charmer, my favourite traveling companion, he who knows best the value of comfort,
the boy whose beauty only grows while he himself is growing,
the fly hunter, the tireless seeker for praise - my joy and pride, my Number One.
the boy whose beauty only grows while he himself is growing,
the fly hunter, the tireless seeker for praise - my joy and pride, my Number One.
April 25
The results of my boys' hips and elbows X-rays just came from Budapest (Hungary):
The results of my boys' hips and elbows X-rays just came from Budapest (Hungary):
- Solo: HD A / free, ED 0 / free
- Digit: HD A / free, ED 0 / free
April 21-22
Digit and Ahlitah (who somehow managed not to be in heat for a major dog-show) won their respective classes in this week-end 2xCACIB in Satu Mare, Digit also adding a CACIB title.
Digit and Ahlitah (who somehow managed not to be in heat for a major dog-show) won their respective classes in this week-end 2xCACIB in Satu Mare, Digit also adding a CACIB title.
AChR reserves the name for our kennel
FCI approves the name for our kennel
Ahlitah Quest
(as suffix)
March 5th 2012 (2882) / November 2011 (39122)
February 11
- Solo has just won the Derby.
- Digit missed his first Champions Tournament because of an injury in his front left leg (he had cut his big paw in the snow).
January 24
Digit went to Hungary today and had his hips and elbows X-rayed. He is the second White Swiss Shepherd in Romania to undergo this procedure.
Digit went to Hungary today and had his hips and elbows X-rayed. He is the second White Swiss Shepherd in Romania to undergo this procedure.
January 17
Solo went to Hungary today and had his hips and elbows X-rayed. He is the first (and only) White Swiss Shepherd in Romania to undergo this procedure.
Solo went to Hungary today and had his hips and elbows X-rayed. He is the first (and only) White Swiss Shepherd in Romania to undergo this procedure.
January 4
Happy 2nd Birthday to Ahlitah,
my perfect girl, the one I secretly called the stranger, not willing to accept as mine.
Ahlitah, who raised and educated Solo,
acting like his mother, though just a few months older than him.
Ahlitah, who from day one assumed the leadership in our pack.
Ahlitah, the kisser, the protective. The playfully lazy.
Ahlitah, who still has so much to teach me. About motherhood. About being in control.
About love.
Ahlitah, who raised and educated Solo,
acting like his mother, though just a few months older than him.
Ahlitah, who from day one assumed the leadership in our pack.
Ahlitah, the kisser, the protective. The playfully lazy.
Ahlitah, who still has so much to teach me. About motherhood. About being in control.
About love.
Because one can but love the White Shepherd. And the Mastiff