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October 3rd First BOB for 10 months old Chicago! It happened at the Arad CACIB (and Transylvania Cup). The competition was strong, the judge very skilled and a perfectionist. As for Junior Chicago, he was Excellent 1, J-CAC, Best Junior and Transylvanian Junior Winner. And the Best of Breed! |
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September 27
Gandhi is confirmed pregnant!
The vet counted 8+ babies. We wait and see - in less than 5 weeks, we shall see.
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September 18 Abba has given birth to her five healthy baby boys today, in the sunny Croatia. Abba is the daughter of Beau Brit od Bijeh Andjela (Club World Winner and Vice-European Winner) and the grand-daughter of Aron (Veteran World Winner), a beautiful, tender, highly lovable short-coated lady. The proud father is, of course, our Solo. We are ecstatic! |
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September 13
Our friends, the Skah Dakota kennel in the Netherlands, are celebrating 15 years since their first litter (A- of Skah Dakota, 6 perfect males out of Enola Dakota vom Werntal by Nando Dakota van Hiemrod). 15 years of breeding for what we consider to be the best of the WSS. Fifteen years of perfect Skah Dakota boys and girls, living around the world as beloved members of the most fortunate families. Such as ours.
Many happy returns of the day, Thorsten Scheve and Skah Dakota! Thank you for Mahi.
Our friends, the Skah Dakota kennel in the Netherlands, are celebrating 15 years since their first litter (A- of Skah Dakota, 6 perfect males out of Enola Dakota vom Werntal by Nando Dakota van Hiemrod). 15 years of breeding for what we consider to be the best of the WSS. Fifteen years of perfect Skah Dakota boys and girls, living around the world as beloved members of the most fortunate families. Such as ours.
Many happy returns of the day, Thorsten Scheve and Skah Dakota! Thank you for Mahi.
Courtesy of Geert and Trees Koetze, owners of Mahi's mother, Ghuna Gauri, and litter brother, Mohegan Floyd. Of Skah Dakota.
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September 9 Ayoka has been confirmed pregnant, by ultrasound. Not that such a confirmation was needed - both Ayoka and Sabine, her owner, knew this from day 2. Solo, too - but he is a man, men don't debate this topic. So, yes, our B-vom Hippocampus grandchildren in Germany are definitely on their way. |
September 8
The world is a sadder place today. And our family is poorer.
Hanan has left us.
The charmer, the exquisite friend, the teaser, the player, the wise, the winner of hearts.
We understand the pain. We share the pain. We cannot ease the pain, for Trees and for Geert. Our tears cannot help, they only add to theirs.
It is too soon, Hanan. Too soon - and too sudden.
The world is a sadder place today. And our family is poorer.
Hanan has left us.
The charmer, the exquisite friend, the teaser, the player, the wise, the winner of hearts.
We understand the pain. We share the pain. We cannot ease the pain, for Trees and for Geert. Our tears cannot help, they only add to theirs.
It is too soon, Hanan. Too soon - and too sudden.
September 7
Day 10. We wait. We hope.
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September 6 Chavier Nubika, son of Solo and litter brother to Chigo, made his debut in the Junior class this weekend. The judge seemed to have no other choice but to admit he was Excellent1 - and to grant him the Junior Winner title. Well, done, Spajky and Vladka! We are very proud! |
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August 31
As everyone, we love beautiful White Swiss Shepherds. As everyone, we rejoice in our whites being awarded beauty (national and international) titles. As everyone, we stand still and admire the stunning beauty-show winners we have been fortunate to meet. As everyone, we hope... perhaps, someday, one puppy of this great male / of this gorgeous lady will come to life in our kennel.
Among the few, we have also been fortunate to have in our kennel one daughter of a World Winner and one daughter of a Vice-World Winner. Both beautiful girls, both successful by themselves, both perfect companions for us and for our boys.
We realized that beauty is not all. It is not enough. It is not the main asset, when choosing a lifetime partner - which we consider our dogs to be and we desire our puppies to become for their future families. The WSS are not a strong breed, when it comes to character. They have fears, they have insecurities and the breeders that claim they never met fears or insecurities in any of their puppies... well, we doubt very much this is indeed so.
We want our girls to bring into the world healthy, self-assured, fearless, active and playful puppies, perfect companions for us, humans, reliable individuals, beloved partners rather than helpless kids. We hope for our puppies to become the kind of a person that our Ahlitah was. We do not breed, we are on a quest. The Ahlitah Quest.
There are no guarantees, of course, but a working father is more likely to help our girls achieve the Ahlitah Quest goals. The strength of mind and health of body required by hard, disciplined, constant working are the most desirable traits that one parent could pass to his offspring. Or to hers. This is why we chose two working males for our girls. They are both workaholic, both successful and perfectly healthy, in body and in mind, both coming from long lines of successfully working dogs. Bonus, they are also Beauty Champions in countries in which this title is hard to obtain; and they share their lives with great families. They both built special relationships with their humans. Which is a must for the Ahlitah Quest son-in-law.
Gandhi and I spent a few days with Hay Jay Prince vom Niehuser Seer, his half-sister and his humans. Jay is everything a mom could hope for her four-legged daughter. A happy guy, still very young, extremely easy to get along with, healthy, playful, active, beautiful. For him, work is play. Joyous play. His IPO-1 judge told about Jay that he was a WSS who forgot he was white. I only say this: Jay is the perfect father for the N- Ahlitah Quest puppies.
Which will hopefully be born around October the 31st.
As everyone, we love beautiful White Swiss Shepherds. As everyone, we rejoice in our whites being awarded beauty (national and international) titles. As everyone, we stand still and admire the stunning beauty-show winners we have been fortunate to meet. As everyone, we hope... perhaps, someday, one puppy of this great male / of this gorgeous lady will come to life in our kennel.
Among the few, we have also been fortunate to have in our kennel one daughter of a World Winner and one daughter of a Vice-World Winner. Both beautiful girls, both successful by themselves, both perfect companions for us and for our boys.
We realized that beauty is not all. It is not enough. It is not the main asset, when choosing a lifetime partner - which we consider our dogs to be and we desire our puppies to become for their future families. The WSS are not a strong breed, when it comes to character. They have fears, they have insecurities and the breeders that claim they never met fears or insecurities in any of their puppies... well, we doubt very much this is indeed so.
We want our girls to bring into the world healthy, self-assured, fearless, active and playful puppies, perfect companions for us, humans, reliable individuals, beloved partners rather than helpless kids. We hope for our puppies to become the kind of a person that our Ahlitah was. We do not breed, we are on a quest. The Ahlitah Quest.
There are no guarantees, of course, but a working father is more likely to help our girls achieve the Ahlitah Quest goals. The strength of mind and health of body required by hard, disciplined, constant working are the most desirable traits that one parent could pass to his offspring. Or to hers. This is why we chose two working males for our girls. They are both workaholic, both successful and perfectly healthy, in body and in mind, both coming from long lines of successfully working dogs. Bonus, they are also Beauty Champions in countries in which this title is hard to obtain; and they share their lives with great families. They both built special relationships with their humans. Which is a must for the Ahlitah Quest son-in-law.
Gandhi and I spent a few days with Hay Jay Prince vom Niehuser Seer, his half-sister and his humans. Jay is everything a mom could hope for her four-legged daughter. A happy guy, still very young, extremely easy to get along with, healthy, playful, active, beautiful. For him, work is play. Joyous play. His IPO-1 judge told about Jay that he was a WSS who forgot he was white. I only say this: Jay is the perfect father for the N- Ahlitah Quest puppies.
Which will hopefully be born around October the 31st.
August 29-30
Cupa Kalypsoland, second year in a row for Faust. This year, the fresh IPO1 graduate competed in tracking. He was second!! Since tracking is not a forte of Faust, his second place of today is a huge, huge success for us.
Cupa Kalypsoland, second year in a row for Faust. This year, the fresh IPO1 graduate competed in tracking. He was second!! Since tracking is not a forte of Faust, his second place of today is a huge, huge success for us.
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August 29 Cheetah Nubika, daughter of Solo and sister of Chigo, made her debut today in the Junior class - with a well deserved Excellent 3 at the International Dog Show in Mlada Boleslav. Well done, sweetie! Well done, Tereza! |
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August 22
BOB number 11 for Mahi, yesterday morning, in the Oradea CACIB (first of three dog shows in two days). This begins to matter less than the immense joy of a weekend together, just the two of us. No heating Gandhi, no boys, no working mom - just Mahi and mom and the rain and the mud and the late coming of the sun and our car and the hotel room with the big, big bed for Mahi. And the grilled chicken breasts, also for Mahi, and her small but pretty cup.
BOB number 11 for Mahi, yesterday morning, in the Oradea CACIB (first of three dog shows in two days). This begins to matter less than the immense joy of a weekend together, just the two of us. No heating Gandhi, no boys, no working mom - just Mahi and mom and the rain and the mud and the late coming of the sun and our car and the hotel room with the big, big bed for Mahi. And the grilled chicken breasts, also for Mahi, and her small but pretty cup.
August 18
Happy 9 months to Chicago and his Nubika siblings!
August 15
Faust passed his IPO-1 exam today, in Hungary, under a very strict judge, on completely unknown ground, with a practically unknown helper. I am proud. I am speechless. This is but the conclusion of a stage - the one just before training for IPO-2.
Thank you, Faust, my wonder boy. Thank you, Bogdan.
Faust passed his IPO-1 exam today, in Hungary, under a very strict judge, on completely unknown ground, with a practically unknown helper. I am proud. I am speechless. This is but the conclusion of a stage - the one just before training for IPO-2.
Thank you, Faust, my wonder boy. Thank you, Bogdan.
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August 14 Happy 7 months to Laila
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August 13 Ayoka von der Friesischen Wehde visited Romania for a week - and spent three hot (summer) days with Solo. The kids had a lot of fun - and us moms, Sabine and I, have a lot of hopes for new puppies, around mid-October, in Germany. |
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Mahi is now Romanian Champion cum Laudae
July 26
Another CAC, the last one in the puppy class for our youngest. Another Very Promising1 and Best Puppy decision from a very strict judge.
Another day for Mahi to chaperone Chigo - and while doing this to also be judged herself, as Excellent1, CACL, Best Female and BOB. Again, sharing with me both the burden and the joy of this day - with her beautiful, dark eyes never leaving mine, with her delicate body as close to me as rules allowed, with her big heart filled with happiness as she saw my own happiness...
Another CAC, the last one in the puppy class for our youngest. Another Very Promising1 and Best Puppy decision from a very strict judge.
Another day for Mahi to chaperone Chigo - and while doing this to also be judged herself, as Excellent1, CACL, Best Female and BOB. Again, sharing with me both the burden and the joy of this day - with her beautiful, dark eyes never leaving mine, with her delicate body as close to me as rules allowed, with her big heart filled with happiness as she saw my own happiness...
Solo has now fulfilled the conditions for
Romanian Champion cum Laudae
Romanian Champion cum Laudae
July 25
Solo has come to a certain age, one at which memories begin to count. For the sake of beautiful babyhood memories, he attended a CAC today - judge being, once again, the gentleman who acted like first judge to Solo, almost five years ago, and granted him a BIS baby. Today, with Solo in the male Champion class, the result was Excellent1, CACL, BOB (followed, in the Main Ring, by R-BOG, quite unusual for our breed in our country) - and an awesome judge report of my boy. Well deserved, of course!
As a bonus, Solo also took puppy Chicago to meet the judge. Meeting that concluded with another great judge report, for a Very Promising1 (and BEST!!!) Puppy.
Solo has come to a certain age, one at which memories begin to count. For the sake of beautiful babyhood memories, he attended a CAC today - judge being, once again, the gentleman who acted like first judge to Solo, almost five years ago, and granted him a BIS baby. Today, with Solo in the male Champion class, the result was Excellent1, CACL, BOB (followed, in the Main Ring, by R-BOG, quite unusual for our breed in our country) - and an awesome judge report of my boy. Well deserved, of course!
As a bonus, Solo also took puppy Chicago to meet the judge. Meeting that concluded with another great judge report, for a Very Promising1 (and BEST!!!) Puppy.
July 25
Happy 7th Birthday to Faust,
my wonder boy, for whom the age is but a state of mind - specifically, forever young;
my first white, the one whose life literally began when coming home with me,
the one who so well knows how to give value to his years...
Thank you for having come home with me, my Faust!
Faust celebrated his birthday in the most appropriate way for him:
by taking part in two demo shows, with his undisputed soul mate, Bogdan.
my first white, the one whose life literally began when coming home with me,
the one who so well knows how to give value to his years...
Thank you for having come home with me, my Faust!
Faust celebrated his birthday in the most appropriate way for him:
by taking part in two demo shows, with his undisputed soul mate, Bogdan.
July 18
Happy 8 months to Chicago and his Nubika siblings!
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July 17 Solo met sweet, sweet Abba today. She is a daughter of Brit (Club World Winner and Vice European winner) and a grand-daughter of Aron (Veteran World Winner) - but most of all she is a beautiful lady, tender and calm and highly lovable. The memories of this day will be not only the photos, but (we hope) also the first Croatian puppies of Solo. |
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July 14
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July 3
We finally made room for the easy way in our daily lives. We have a Facebook account! So, this is another address of us: https://www.facebook.com/AhlitahQuest.
We finally made room for the easy way in our daily lives. We have a Facebook account! So, this is another address of us: https://www.facebook.com/AhlitahQuest.
Courtesy of Eeva Valkonen (Riot Leader's kennel).
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June 28 Laila, the 6 months old short coated daughter of Solo, was tested for 3 genetic diseases and IS FREE FOR ALL of them: MDR1 (Ivermectin sensitivity) +/+, DM (degenerative mielopathy) N/N, MH (malignant hyperthermia) N/N. She couldn't care less, but we are happy for her perfect health. And for the beautiful life she is living, in the Riot Leader's kennel (Finland). |
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June 18 Happy 7 months to Chicago and his Nubika siblings!
Chavier, Chilli, Cheetah, Chantilli - together again, if only for a very short while.
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June 14
The World Dog Show, 143 registered whites, excellent results for both sides of Mahi's family.
Mummy Ghuna: Excellent 4 in the Veteran class. Cousin Laila: Excellent 2 and R-CACIB (from the Champion class) - which makes her Vice World Winner.
Daddy Brit was sadly not judged, but his amazing son Luigi and his two daughters (White Dream Team) Biju Boney M and Miss Ma Vie (Akbo Parchovany) were all considered Excellent, Boney also adding a R-CAC (with Excellent 1 in the Intermediate class).
The World Dog Show, 143 registered whites, excellent results for both sides of Mahi's family.
Mummy Ghuna: Excellent 4 in the Veteran class. Cousin Laila: Excellent 2 and R-CACIB (from the Champion class) - which makes her Vice World Winner.
Daddy Brit was sadly not judged, but his amazing son Luigi and his two daughters (White Dream Team) Biju Boney M and Miss Ma Vie (Akbo Parchovany) were all considered Excellent, Boney also adding a R-CAC (with Excellent 1 in the Intermediate class).
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We are of course happy and proud of all our loved ones. Yet, the 2015 WDS competitor that occupies a special place in our thoughts and our hearts is Ghuna, this great lady, still so very young in her veteran years, always shining with that inner light that makes her unique. |
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June 14
Happy 6 months to Laila and her Solo/Fulga siblings!
June 13
At the World Dog Club Show in Milano (IT), mummy Ghuna (Ghuna Gauri of Skah Dakota) was Excellent 2 in the Veteran class, half-brother Luigi (Afrodisio White Chocolate, short coated son of Brit) Excellent 3 in the Open class and cousin Laila (Laila of Skah Dakota) Excellent 4 in the Champion class.
And the best is still to come! Tomorrow, our breed will be judged for the 2015 World Dog Show.
At the World Dog Club Show in Milano (IT), mummy Ghuna (Ghuna Gauri of Skah Dakota) was Excellent 2 in the Veteran class, half-brother Luigi (Afrodisio White Chocolate, short coated son of Brit) Excellent 3 in the Open class and cousin Laila (Laila of Skah Dakota) Excellent 4 in the Champion class.
And the best is still to come! Tomorrow, our breed will be judged for the 2015 World Dog Show.
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June 3 Mummy Dona (the perfect Celina Nubika) celebrated her 5th birthday yesterday. It has been a while since meeting her, but her photos show her the same happy, playful, beautiful lady, full of energy and filling the lives of those around her with precious moments - days - years. Happy Birthday, Dona. Thank you for giving us our Chicago! Photo is shared from the Nubika kennel website- with permission of Karin Rohanova, owner of Dona, breeder of both Dona and Chicago, skilled photographer and a dear friend.
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June 1 In a world so full of illness, of genetic vulnerability, of ill-understood secrets regarding health issues, we receive great news about Laila (five and a half months old, daughter of our Solo, happily living in the Riot Leader's kennel in Finland). She was subjected to a thorough physical examination today, and the results spell: perfect health. Official results: Heart - Healthy. Eyes - Healthy. Unofficial results: HD - Normal. ED - Normal. LTV/LUW - Type 1. DM: N/N (tested). MDR1: still pending (tested; Solo: MDR1 +/+ by parentage, DM N/N tested). |
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May 30 Mahi chaperoned Chicago for his first show as a puppy (6 months 12 days old). Yes, he is Very promising! Then, while sharing various tricks with Chigo, Mahi effortlessly became, once again, the Best of Breed. |
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May 25
Congratulations, Geert, you are doing a tremendous job with your whites!
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May 19
Happy 3rd Birthday to Mahi,
my princess, my sweetheart, my lady of the house.
Mahi, the motivated worker, the obedient, the successful ring performer,
the unobtrusive, the silent guardian,
the one who built, who earned, who conquered.
Mahi, my trusted partner for a lifetime. My complete dog, my Mahi.
Mahi, the motivated worker, the obedient, the successful ring performer,
the unobtrusive, the silent guardian,
the one who built, who earned, who conquered.
Mahi, my trusted partner for a lifetime. My complete dog, my Mahi.
May 18
Happy 6 months to Chicago and his Nublika siblings!
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May 14 Happy 5 months to Laila and her Solo/Fulga siblings!
Photo: (c) Halla Korpelin (edited)
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May 10 Another Skah Dakota weekend, in the far-away Dortmund (Germany). Mummy Ghuna, sister Manini and half-sister Karuna were rewarded the Best Breeding Group in the VDH-Europasieger 2015 show yesterday. Ghuna was also the Veteran Winner (and shortlisted in the Main Ring). Her two daughters both won their respective classes and the Best female and Best of Breed titles, shared equally between them, Karuna on day 1 (also shortlisted in the Main Ring) and Manini on day 2. Mahi and I are proud, yes - but far from surprised. We know that Skah Dakota ladies are the best. Congratulations, Thorsten. Congratulations, Geert. Until we have a picture from the actual event, we are happy to re-live a beautiful memory. |
Mahi, celebrating her first anniversary with her exquisite mother, Ghuna Gauri of Skah Dakota, at the World Dog Show 2013 in Budapest (Hungary).
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Courtesy of Indy.
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May 4 We have great news from Germany. Both Gandhi's father, Devil of White Energy (a very fresh veteran), and her brother (and personal best friend), Indy Inferno vom Niehuser See, won their respective classes in yesterday's RWS Norlicht Sieger Schau. We are proud. We are double proud. Well done, Frank. |
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May 3
Just a few more months... Solo (right) and Uriel Taien (here with the Petrovaradin fortress in Novi Sad), a day-time dream litter. 
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May 2 Four and a half months old long, long legged Laila (Solo & Fulga) has a number of favourite pastimes. Search in the woods is second best (right after swimming / water rescue). |
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April 29
Happy 5th Birthday to Solo,
Companion of my heart and undisputed champion of my life,
my link to what used to be and clear image of hopes for what lays ahead.
Pupil of choice to Ahlitah, nanny to Mahi, fearsome leader to Gandhi,
respected father and role-model for Chicago and loving dad to Laila,
friend of Digit and eternal challenger to challenging Faust -
forever my dream boy and always, but always my Number One.
It is happiness that leads Solo through life.
And it is sheer happiness that he is giving me - in return for nothing but my being there.
my link to what used to be and clear image of hopes for what lays ahead.
Pupil of choice to Ahlitah, nanny to Mahi, fearsome leader to Gandhi,
respected father and role-model for Chicago and loving dad to Laila,
friend of Digit and eternal challenger to challenging Faust -
forever my dream boy and always, but always my Number One.
It is happiness that leads Solo through life.
And it is sheer happiness that he is giving me - in return for nothing but my being there.
April 27
Chigo survived a three-dog=shows weekend, attending what became a tradition in our family, the Satu Mare CAC+2xCACIB. Daddy Solo was the first of us to win a Junior Championship (and one BOB) in Satu Mare. One year later Ahlitah and Digit won their rspective CACIBs. Then Mahi, two years in a row, finished her Junior and her adult Romanian Championships in Satu Mare.
This year, it was baby Chicago who won hearts (and white ribbons) in Satu Mare. Or should I say Best Baby Chicago (twice so, on both CACIB competitions, following his three times Very promising-s).
And we had a wonderful time. Many whites, many great whites in Satu Mare this spring. And a full hotel weekend for Chigo, with comfortable beds, city park, balcony, restaurants and such.
Chigo survived a three-dog=shows weekend, attending what became a tradition in our family, the Satu Mare CAC+2xCACIB. Daddy Solo was the first of us to win a Junior Championship (and one BOB) in Satu Mare. One year later Ahlitah and Digit won their rspective CACIBs. Then Mahi, two years in a row, finished her Junior and her adult Romanian Championships in Satu Mare.
This year, it was baby Chicago who won hearts (and white ribbons) in Satu Mare. Or should I say Best Baby Chicago (twice so, on both CACIB competitions, following his three times Very promising-s).
And we had a wonderful time. Many whites, many great whites in Satu Mare this spring. And a full hotel weekend for Chigo, with comfortable beds, city park, balcony, restaurants and such.
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April 18 Happy 5 months to Chicago and his Nubika siblings!
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April 14 Happy 4 months to Laila and her Solo/Fulga siblings!
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April 5
Quite a good Easter Sunday for Chicago. He took a little trip to Hungary, to attend his first dog-show. Well, not entirely so. He took the trip to Hungary and attended the dog-show in order for the judge to see he is Very promising 1. And the Best Baby, of course.
And to visit the donkeys and the goats in the nearby mini-farms (not the geese, they were noisy and had a tendency to float above the ground when approached).
Cherry on top, he fell in love. With and elderly Corgie.
Quite a good Easter Sunday for Chicago. He took a little trip to Hungary, to attend his first dog-show. Well, not entirely so. He took the trip to Hungary and attended the dog-show in order for the judge to see he is Very promising 1. And the Best Baby, of course.
And to visit the donkeys and the goats in the nearby mini-farms (not the geese, they were noisy and had a tendency to float above the ground when approached).
Cherry on top, he fell in love. With and elderly Corgie.
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March 25 Laila, the daughter of Solo, began her life in Finland with a long walk-cum-forest-ghost-test (day 1), followed by a swimming lesson, in the dogs' pool (day 3); her first search-in-the-forest (rescue) training session will follow (on day 5), then her first this and that and... what a wonderful life! Photo: (c) Halla Korpelin |
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March 22
We have a new e-mail address: dana@ahlitahquest.com. We deeply regret the inconvenience of being written to and not receiving our friends' e-mails, also of not being able to access our contacts list - and write you directly about this change in our contact coordinates.
Fortunately, this also means a stronger personalization of our e-mail address. Which was long overdue.
We have a new e-mail address: dana@ahlitahquest.com. We deeply regret the inconvenience of being written to and not receiving our friends' e-mails, also of not being able to access our contacts list - and write you directly about this change in our contact coordinates.
Fortunately, this also means a stronger personalization of our e-mail address. Which was long overdue.
March 21
Laila has left for her new home, in the Riot Leader's kennel in Finland. Although it hurts to see her go, we are convinced she will have the best of lives, with her new mom Eeva and with her (now) kennel mates, the impressive Nuka and the beautiful, long-coated Legra. Be happy, my sweet, because it is happiness and joy and brightness of the spirit that you brought us in the short days we spent together!
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March 18 Happy 4 months to Chicago
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March 14
Happy 2nd Birthday to Gandhi,
the bravest of all, the wolf, the lover, the most reliable,
the perfect au pair girl, the easy-going, the oh so beautiful...
When have you grow up, my baby girl?
the perfect au pair girl, the easy-going, the oh so beautiful...
When have you grow up, my baby girl?
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March 14 Happy 3 month to Laila
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March 10
We received sad, sad news today. The green brother of Laila, First Flake (Un)Lucky, was the victim of a domestic accident, two days ago. His life counted less than three months, and the end of it was thoroughly undeserved.
Our hearts bleed, our eyes cry, our mind is not at ease. Us, humans, are supposed to love and care the little beings that depend upon us and who so selfless love us in return. We are supposed to help them grow and be healthy and happy. And to prevent domestic accidents from happening, our babies have neither knowledge nor wisdom to keep themselves safe. And they trust us with their young lives...
May your untimely journey over the Rainbow Bridge have taken you to a different, better place, safe and warm and rich in food and playing mates. We shall meet again, my baby boy, and no harm will ever, ever come your way again.
We received sad, sad news today. The green brother of Laila, First Flake (Un)Lucky, was the victim of a domestic accident, two days ago. His life counted less than three months, and the end of it was thoroughly undeserved.
Our hearts bleed, our eyes cry, our mind is not at ease. Us, humans, are supposed to love and care the little beings that depend upon us and who so selfless love us in return. We are supposed to help them grow and be healthy and happy. And to prevent domestic accidents from happening, our babies have neither knowledge nor wisdom to keep themselves safe. And they trust us with their young lives...
May your untimely journey over the Rainbow Bridge have taken you to a different, better place, safe and warm and rich in food and playing mates. We shall meet again, my baby boy, and no harm will ever, ever come your way again.
March 3
Laila (Solo & Fulga) moved in with us this evening. She will spend almost three weeks with daddy Solo, half-brother Chigo and the rest of us - before beginning her journey to Suomi (Finland).
Laila (Solo & Fulga) moved in with us this evening. She will spend almost three weeks with daddy Solo, half-brother Chigo and the rest of us - before beginning her journey to Suomi (Finland).
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February 28 At her first show as a veteran, held today in the far away Groningen (the Netherlands), the Excellent 1 mummy Ghuna won the Veteran class, became Best Veteran, Benelux Veteran Winner and was shortlisted (final 6) in the main ring. Exactly what we know and expect this wonderful, wonderful lady to be - the very best. Congratulations, Geert, welcome back to the dog-show routine - we missed you! |
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February 21 Faust and Mahi attended a demo show this evening, two special whites among 43 more... colourful dogs. Faust was a bit unhappy with the surface, while Mahi flourished as she always does whenever the two of us have a common activity. One that involves many dogs and their humans. |
Photos: courtesy of the organizers
February 18
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My sweet baby boy, your first month in your father's house passed so quickly! You are a mischievious little guy, so active, so playful, smart, so happy - and beautiful. You have decided your place in the household hierarchy: you are the leader... in your age group. You have already won many hearts, although your life has just begun. May it be long and healthy and filled with the wonders you deserve! 
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Happy 3 months to Chicago and his Nubika siblings!
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February 14
Happy 2 months to our Solo/Fulga L- grandchildren!
January 24
Today is: Arrivederci, Christo. Hasta la vista, Chavier. For one day you were alone - yet still had each other. From now on, there is no more US. Each of us is becoming and I. Effective today.
Today is: Arrivederci, Christo. Hasta la vista, Chavier. For one day you were alone - yet still had each other. From now on, there is no more US. Each of us is becoming and I. Effective today.
January 23
Today is: Au revoir, Chilli. Au revoir, Chantilli. Together since birth (and before), you are taking your separate ways today. Maybe, just maybe...
Today is: Au revoir, Chilli. Au revoir, Chantilli. Together since birth (and before), you are taking your separate ways today. Maybe, just maybe...
January 22
Today is: Fare thee well, Cheetah. You are the first choice girl and the first to leave, although the last granny Karin accepted to let go. We shall soon meet (and compete), in dog-shows if not in daily life.
Today is: Fare thee well, Cheetah. You are the first choice girl and the first to leave, although the last granny Karin accepted to let go. We shall soon meet (and compete), in dog-shows if not in daily life.
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January 20-21 Today is: So long, Chicago. Or rather: Welcome, Chicago. You are no longer with your siblings or with auntie Shegy the milk provider, there is no big sister Gimma to play with any more. But you have daddy Solo as a role model - and a big family of whites waiting to meet you. |
January 17
Today is: Good bye, Chopper. Good bye, Chewbacca. See you soon, bros. Tonight, we shall dream that we are still together. And babies. And that it will last forever.
Today is: Good bye, Chopper. Good bye, Chewbacca. See you soon, bros. Tonight, we shall dream that we are still together. And babies. And that it will last forever.
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All of us passed the Baer test, yesterday - cum laudae. Our eight times two ears hear perfectly! We knew that! After all, we hear our future families coming for us. |
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January 16
Uriel Taien decided. She will return to Romania, later this year. Because ours is such a beautiful country, with welcoming people, good food, with rivers and mountains and trees and such...
And with Solo. It seems he is a person worth traveling for. Yes, the next Zampa di litter of WSS will have our Solo as a dad, and the gorgeous Uriel a mom. Uriel is one of the most interesting young ladies of her age in Europe - beautiful, smart, curious, a fierce defender of her territory, a proven mother and (notably) she has a perfect ancestry. A daughter of Chantal Taien by Gringo of White Finess - her mating with Solo can only result in the perfect puppies one can aspire to. Our friendship with the Zampa di kennel, with Tijana and Alexandar, a friendship as old as Solo himself, was not our reason for accepting this mating - the reason was our shared ideals and common goals where our babies are concerned. We see this as a desired partnership, the result of which will be another step forward for this wonderful breed. |
Off the record: I am so thrilled!
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January 14
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Happy 1st month to our Solo/Fulga L- babies!
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January 11
Our last week together has already begun, although we do not know what this means. We shall take our "official" photos, we shall have our Baer test and our new families will begin coming for us. And all our ten testicles are descended, whatever this has to do with anything.
January 9
The nice, long walk we had in the morning was a facade. What yesterday was really about is vaccine, inserting cips, de-worming, vet assessment...
We have nevertheless been quite brave. We deserve another walk!!!
The nice, long walk we had in the morning was a facade. What yesterday was really about is vaccine, inserting cips, de-worming, vet assessment...
We have nevertheless been quite brave. We deserve another walk!!!
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January 8 Our current days are all play and laziness. Equally distributed between meals. |
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January 6 Today, on our 7 weeks birthday, we received a present like no other. Five black boys and a black girl - Trinity the Schipperke gave birth to them. And now there is another milk bar, open 24/7, at home. Too bad we have no access to it. |
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January 5 Yesterday, on our 3 weeks birthday, we were subjected to tests. Three of them. Of course we did great! And we had our first solid, non-milk meal. For we have teeth! |
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January 2
The New Year 2015 brought us a long walk with new friends. One of them has only two legs, but she compensates with plenty of goodies in her pockets.
The New Year 2015 brought us a long walk with new friends. One of them has only two legs, but she compensates with plenty of goodies in her pockets.
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January 1 Our greatest expectations for 2015 are, undoubtedly, linked to our grandchildren. The joy they brought with them, the sheer happiness of their daily victories, their innocent hope that the best is still to come - they made us feel young, again. Forever young. Have a great life ahead, my sweet babies. You will always be an important part of mine. |
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2015
It is only normal that each and every year of ours begins with Ahlitah.
Although Ahlitah herself is no longer with us, in the few, short years we spent together she touched our lives in so many ways...
Ahlitah raised Solo into the perfect guy he is today. Ahlitah hold our pack together by rules of her own, never contested and ever so wise. Ahlitah had the grace to play with Faust while they were alone and clearly showed Digit she put her trust in him. She accepted the unobtrusive baby Mahi and explained to Gandhi that she arrived too late.
Ahlitah loved me and allowed me to love her like no one else.
Ahlitah blessed our house and made it a home.
And when she went away, Ahlitah took the best of me with her.
It is only normal that each and every year of ours begins with Ahlitah.
Although Ahlitah herself is no longer with us, in the few, short years we spent together she touched our lives in so many ways...
Ahlitah raised Solo into the perfect guy he is today. Ahlitah hold our pack together by rules of her own, never contested and ever so wise. Ahlitah had the grace to play with Faust while they were alone and clearly showed Digit she put her trust in him. She accepted the unobtrusive baby Mahi and explained to Gandhi that she arrived too late.
Ahlitah loved me and allowed me to love her like no one else.
Ahlitah blessed our house and made it a home.
And when she went away, Ahlitah took the best of me with her.
