Frida's news 12/2011

Our 14-year-old Frida (B. Lucky Coin) has recovered well after the operation in which the small tumours in her both eyelids were removed. In advance the old lady was thoroughly examined because of her age and the risk of narcosis. Frida's laboratory results were good and her heart was okay so she was successfully operated. She has been a nice patient and doesn't even mind the collar.

Dog Show 06.12.2011 Tampere

Onni (B. Pineapple):
Junior class EXC-3 - judge Raija Tammelin

Ruuti (B. Papaya):
Junior class VG - judge Raija Tammelin

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-1, CQ, Best Bitch 4 - judge Irina Poletaeva

International Dog Show 03.12.2011 Helsinki

Nesta (B. Pomelo):
Puppy class 1 - judge Henric Fryckstrand, Sweden

Eetu 9 years

Our charming gentleman Eetu (B. Rumba) celebrates his birthday 28.11.2011! He enjoys his life and is still going strong! Congratulations also to Eetu's littermates Dotti, Emma and Verneri!

Result of genetic test 11/2011

Onni (B. Pineapple) - EIC: genotype n/n

Match Show 29.10.2011 Vantaa

Onni (B. Pineapple):
Big puppies blue 3 - judge Marjo Parttimaa

Onni took part in the unofficial match show to get some training for dog shows in the future. The puppy was calm in the new situation even if there were lots of dogs present. Onni also managed well in show ring receiving a rosette and some nice prizes.

Field Trial B 16.10.2011 Mjösund

Lempi (B. Sparrow):
Open class 1. prize => Winner's class - judge Ossi Kähärä, handler Heidi Langheid

Field Trial B 18.09.2011 Mjösund

Martta (B. Starling):
Open class 3. prize - judge Markku Bräyschy, handler Mikko Koski

Puppy Show 17.09.2011 Turku

Ruuti (B. Papaya):
Puppy class 1, HP, Best Dog puppy 2 - judge Arja Koskelo

Sylvi (B. Kiwi):
Puppy class 2 - judge Arja Koskelo

The littermates Ruuti and Sylvi got a nice critique in their first show.

Field Trial B 10.09.2011 Salo

Lempi (B. Sparrow):
Open class 2. prize - judge Risto Heikkonen, handler Heidi Langheid

Martta (B. Starling):
Open class 3. prize - judge Risto Heikkonen, handler Mikko Koski

Siiri (B. Cardamom):
Open class 0 prize - judge Risto Heikkonen, handler Tiina Koski

The Mermaid litter 4 years

Congratulations to Ruska on her birthday 05.09.2011!

Ali 01.04.1999 - 24.08.2011

We received a sad message telling that Ali (B. Hyperion) had gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Ali had a good and long life but now it was time to say goodbye. Our sympathy to family Kumpulainen.

Water Rescue 21.08.2011 Inkoo, Raasepori

Lempi (B. Sparrow):
Novice class 1. prize, 96 points => Open class, 1. place - judge Pasi Dunderfelt, handler Heidi Langheid

The Bird litter 3 years

Congratulations to Aino, Hansu, Lempi and Martta on their birthday 21.08.2011!

Water Rescue 20.08.2011 Inkoo, Raasepori

Lempi (B. Sparrow):
Novice class 1. prize, 98 points, 2. place - judge Pasi Dunderfelt, handler Heidi Langheid

Eetu (B. Rumba):
Novice class 1. prize, 98 points => Open class, 3. place - judge Pasi Dunderfelt, handler Susanne Sundman-Lindén, assistance handler Kim Lindén

All breed Dog Show 14.08.2011 Turku

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-1, CQ, Best Bitch 3, R-CC - judge Seamus Oates, Ireland

Injured Elk Tracking 08.08.2011 Liminka

Sara (B. Coriander):
Approved - judge Mikko Taipaleenmäki, handler Mikko Mathlin

Dog Show 07.08.2011 Salo

Eetu (B. Rumba):
Veteran class VG - judge Tina Sulce, Latvia

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-1, CQ, Best Bitch 4, R-CC - judge Tina Sulce, Latvia

Elsa (B. One And Only):
Veteran class EXC-2 - judge Tina Sulce, Latvia

Tracking 07.08.2011 Mäntsälä, Hirvihaara

Siiri (B. Cardamom):
Winner's class 0 prize - judge Tuovi Henttu, handler Tiina Koski

Field Trial B 03.08.2011 Perniö

Martta (B. Starling):
Open class 3. prize - judge Ari-Pekka Fontell, handler Mikko Koski

Water Rescue 24.07.2011 Salo

Eetu (B. Rumba):
Novice class 1. prize, 91 points, 2. place - judge Kim Granholm, handler Susanne Sundman-Lindén, assistance handler Kim Lindén

Water Rescue 23.07.2011 Salo

Eetu (B. Rumba):
Qualification test approved, 99 points => Novice class - judge Kim Granholm, handler Susanne Sundman-Lindén, assistance handler Kim Lindén

In the spring Eetu started a new nice hobby, water rescue. Eetu loves swimming very much so this hobby suits him excellently.

All breed Dog Show 17.07.2011 Pöytyä

Siiri (B. Cardamom):
Working class VG - judge Harri Lehkonen

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-1, CQ - judge Harri Lehkonen

Frida 14 years and Elsa 10 years

Our grand old lady Frida (B. Lucky Coin) and her daughter Elsa (B. One And Only) celebrate their birthday 12.07.2011 with a big party! We wish our sweet girls a nice day!

Dog Show 12.06.2011 Aura

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-1, CQ, Best Bitch 1, CC, BOB - judge José Romão, Portugal

Field Trial B 12.06.2011 Raasepori

Lempi (B. Sparrow):
Open class 1. prize - judge Harri Sivén, handler Heidi Langheid

Dog Show 05.06.2011 Aura

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-3, CQ, Best Bitch 4 - judge Tuula Savolainen

Tracking 03.06.2010 Pudasjärvi

Sara (B. Coriander):
Winner's class 0 prize - judge Seppo Venäläinen, handler Riitta Heikkinen

Tracking 28.05.2011 Piteå, Sweden

Sara (B. Coriander):
Open class 1. prize => SE&NORD TR CH - judge Ulf Viklund, handler Riitta Heikkinen

Sara is the fourth Swedish Tracking Champion in our kennel! Congratulations!

Dog Show 17.04.2011 Sipoo

Eetu (B. Rumba):
Veteran class EXC-1, CQ, BOS-veteran - judge Riitta-Liisa Lehtonen

Elsa (B. One And Only):
Veteran class EXC-3 - judge Riitta-Liisa Lehtonen

Topi 17.08.2010 - 11.04.2011

Today we said goodbye to Topi (It's Sir Topi Vom Boyer Moor). Our sweet and brave little boy passed away beautifully and quietly and now he is resting in peace. The battle with the terrible hereditary heart defect TVD (tricuspid valve dysplasia) is over.

Topi's short life with us was good and happy. The glad and active puppy liked to learn new things and he enjoyed many hobbies. Topi lived here and now without knowing his future and destiny. For us owners the time from the diagnosis to the farewell was hard as we knew every moment that the end was getting closer.

Thank you dear Topi for these valuable months we had together. You live in our hearts and you are always with us. Some day we will meet again.

The Greek Mythology litter 12 years

Congratulations to the littermates who celebrate their birthday 01.04.2011!

Result of genetic test 3/2011

Raffe (B. Roquefort) - EIC: genotype n/eic

Martta The best newcomer in Field Trial 2010 of AN

Martta (B. Starling) was awarded with a trophy 17.03.2011 by the local Retriever Club AN. With her results Martta was the most successful retriever having started in Field Trial of the year 2010.

The Cheese litter 6 years

Congratulations to the littermates on their birthday 17.03.2011!

The Spice litter 5 years

Congratulations to Kaffe, Netta, Sara, Siiri and Vilma on their birthday 16.03.2011!

Siiri's puppies are born

Siiri's (B. Cardamom) and Aamos (Lucky My Angel Touch) puppies were born 06.03.2011. Mum and her puppies, 1 yellow and 2 black boys and 1 yellow and 4 black girls, are doing well.

Dog Show 05.03.2011 Kouvola

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-2, CQ - judge Leila Kärkäs

Ilo 12.07.1997 - 25.02.2011

We got sad news telling that Ilo (B. Golden Nugget) had gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Ilo's condition had suddenly become bad and so it was time to let her go. Our deepest sympathy to Johanna who took so good care of Ilo.

Lotta 01.04.1999 - 24.02.2011

We received a sad message telling that Lotta (B. Aletheia) had gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Lotta had became weak and was not feeling well anymore so it was time to say goodbye. Our sympathy to family Rantanen.

Martta The best newcomer in Field Trial 2010 of SSN

Martta (B. Starling) was awarded with a trophy 17.02.2011 by the local Retriever Club SSN. With her results Martta was the most successful retriever having started in Field Trial of the year 2010.

Siiri is going to have puppies

Ultrasound confirmed Siiri's (B. Cardamom) pregnancy 31.01.2011. The puppies will be born in the beginning of March and they are ready to move to their new homes in the end of April. The sire is Aamos (Lucky My Angel Touch).

International Dog Show 23.01.2011 Turku

Martta (B. Starling):
Working class EXC-1 - judge Hans Lehtinen

Topi's sad news 12/2010

Topi (It's Sir Topi Vom Boyer Moor) was vaccinated 21.12.2010 and the veterinarian heard heart murmur. We visited 28.12.2010 a cardiologist, who examined the puppy thoroughly by auscultation and heart ultrasound. We got very sad news. Topi has a severe hereditary heart defect TVD (tricuspid valve dysplasia). Dilatation of the right side is grave, also the leakage is massive. Topi's prognosis is poor and his life time expectation is short. Medical therapy can ease the life, but there is no treatment for TVD, the final result is always death.

At the time Topi is a happy and active puppy running and playing without showing any signs of TVD. It is so hard to understand and accept, that he is going to die. Why did this happen to our lovely little boy, who means so much to us? We are shocked and we have been crying a lot, this is like the worst nightmare.

We will make the rest of Topi's short life as normal, good and happy as it has been before this horrible tragedy. We will spend nice time together and do all those things he loves. When the signs of TVD appear, we will contact the cardiologist. All decisions will be made for Topi's best. We won't let him suffer and he will enjoy his life to the last moment as our brave and cherished little boy.

We have informed Topi's breeder so that she can alert owners of littermates and sire.

There are no words for our pain and sorrow.

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