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ROVANIEMI Int.Show 21.6.2015
It was time for the traditional Midnight-sun show at Rovaniemi. It is Very far from us, next to Santa Claus-land, beyond the Polar Circe. This year I was at work, but some M-lanes were entered.... I am Super Proud you all made the trip!
Results were lovely too....
* "Shemi", M. Playin With Paradise, made his debute and went BOB-pup with Hon.Prize
* "Sampo", BIS, CIB & Multi CH M. Samba Caramba finished Best Male 3 with res.Cacib
* "N?p?", CIB & Multi CH M. Got Some Mighty Magic, went fourth Best Male
Our big surprise was junior boy "Soni", Memorylane Ur A Hunk Of A Flash, who won his class,
ALL Males with CAC aswell as BEST OF BREED!!!
I was soooooo Happy about this as I really think this is a boy to watch
Also, the fact that Sonis first BOB was achieved with his daddy, Juha, was very Special.
Many Congrats to ALL!
Thank you judge, Mrs. Diane Anderson from Norway
~ Soni posing with daddy-Juha ~
Thanks for pic aswell as handling-assistance to Elina Alanen
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TUURI All-breed Show 14.6.2015
Only one Memorylane entered at this show, as the WDS was overlapping....
This one almost didn´t get shown either, as upon trying to enter the ring,
the owner discovered that someone had mysteriously cancelled her entry Seriously What???
Only two entered Beardies in the whole show.... I´m stunned for words....
Extra BIG CONGRATS to Saana & "Sohvi", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Steppin Out To Party, for sticking to your guns and taking BOS! ♥
Thank You judge, Mrs. Marjatta Pylvänäinen-Suorsa
Pic of beautiful Sohvi taken a few weeks before, at a previous show
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
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MILANO Club Speciality & WDS 13.-14.6.2015
In the middle of June there was the Milano WDS. I wasn´t supposed to go, but was talked into it by a friend..... who ended up staying at home!
Oh well, new plans were made and it was decided that girls Tuulia & Davina would drive my car with all our combined dogs and I would fly. Unfortunately I couldn´t get more time off from work. Or should I maybe say fortunately..... as yes, the Citroën Jumpy had its own mind again and broke down. Twice! Plus also had a flat tire. Omg, that car..... Thanks to Hans, Marika & Gervais for assistance with fixing it!
Doggies were however comfy and blissfully unaware of such disasters.
Our entire gang did also have a very nice run at the shows and I do believe everyone got to bring home something
All our Beardies were awarded EXCellent both days. Ch male "Sampo", BIS, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Samba Caramba, took 2nd in his class at the club speciality. Handsome "Soni", Memorylane Ur A Hunk Of A Flash, WON jun males at the same show and was also BOB-Jun!
~ On the left, hunky Soni and on the right Sampo showing his groovy moves ~
(c)Marketta Fredriksson
The ever energetic Veterangirl "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match, took both days third in her class. And the Star this time was Ch girl "Gloria", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Divine Miz M, who at only two years+ went 2nd in her class at the Wds and actually
BOB at the Club Speciality!!! Our breedersclass was also BOB at that same show
~ Lovely Liinu on the left and our stylish breedersgroup on the right ~
(c)Marketta Fredriksson
I was happy that we attended both days. It was especially interesting for us on saturday as the Club Speciality judge was a new aquaintance for us.
Thank You Mr. Giancarlo Sambucco from Italy for appreciating our gang!
Thanks also to Mr. Ronnie Irving who did the Wds judging.
Gloria posing as BOB at the Club Speciality, handled by Hilde
(c)Marketta Fredriksson
Overall a lovely trip meeting friends, seeing nice dogs and enjoying good food
My sightseeing-day was spent organizing car-stuff, so only a few small "art-experiences"..... Lol! But what would a trip be withouth some surprises
I also want to especially Thank Marketta Fredriksson for organizing our super appartment and taking most of the videos & pics! Big Thanks to Hilde Fredriksson for awessomeeeee handling once again!
Last but not least, Super Thanks to Tuulia & Davina for putting this caravan on the road! ♥
Congrats to All owners, Juha, Irene, Jaana, Christa, Teija & Timo, you can be so proud of your dogs!
Let´s have a beauty-nap until we meet again.... no crates for our sweeties.... ♥
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Finnish National Beardie Speciality 7.6.2015
I have rarely been in a situation where it has been impossible for me to attend this show, but now it was so. I had to be at work as we have ongoing negotiations about possible down-sizing. There was some crazy rumour that I had instructed the M-team not to take part either, but let´s be totally clear that no such thing had taken place. We have actually previously entered our dogs on 7 different shows (out of 12 possible) to this particular judge and also done very nicely under her. I do feel the judging has been honest all through. Anyway, at the actual Speciality, one M-lane did attend on their own. They did absolutely Awessomely!
"Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, took....
BEST IN SHOW VET aswell as RES. BEST IN SHOW overall!!! I am SUPER PROUD of this great couple ♥
Thank You breederjudge Ms. Tarja Löfman (kennel Lawnlake)
In the tourist-class, "Ossi", Memorylane This Kiss Is Magic, made his debute and took second! Many Congrats Marjatta! Thank You breederjudge Ms. Lea Saarikivi
~ Sulo with his prizes ~
Many Congrats also to mommy Nana!
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RIIHIMÄKI All-breed Show 6.6.2015
Today there was a show practically in our back-yard. We were able to attend, in the nick of time, just before part of our gang left this very same day for Italy and Wds. We had a nice day and mostly a sunny one too. Just before the finals however the skies opened and did throw a nice Finnish summer shower upon us
Best results below......
* "Helios", Memorylane Undercover Flash, Excellently Jun Male 1, CQ & CAC!
* "Soni", Memorylane Ur A Hunk Of A Flash, Excellently Jun Male 2, CQ & res.CAC
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Holy Man, CQ & Excellently Best Male 2
* "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M.Storm In A T-Cup, BM 4, BOB-Vet & Top 8 Vet in BIS!
* "Ansku", visiting star IT CH Romantica Angelica DCI, Best Bitch 4, CQ & CAC!
* Breedersgroup with Jesse, Roope, Sulo & Unski: BOB with HP & BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
Many Congrats to Each and Everyone and Big Thanks to All handlers
Thank You judges, Mrs. Anette Edlander (breed) & Mrs. Helin Tenson (Bis-breeder)
~ Sulo & Nana, Unski & Suvi, me & Roope and Marika & Jesse ~
(c)Nebojsa Savicic
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MUHOS Group Speciality 6.6.2015
As we were showing down south, some northern M-lanes were attending another show.
This was a Speciality for groups 1, 5 & 10. The gang had a nice day and some very nice results too! Thanks so much for representing the M-team ♥
* "Lemmy", Memorylane Hell Of A Step, Excellently Junior 1 Male
* "Nöpö", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic, Best Male 2
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party, BEST OF BREED!
* "Melli", Memorylane Unique In A Flash, Best Bitch 1, CAC & BOS!
* Breedersgroup consisting of the above dogs, BOB with Honorary Prize
Congrats to each & everyone and Thank U to all the handlers!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Birgitta Svarstad from Sweden
Breedersclass with Diesel, Nöpö, Melli & Lemmy - Diesel and Saana posing for BOB
(c)Irene Vuoti & Liisa Saranpää
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HAMINA Int.Show 24.5.2015
Most years we have attended this show. It is out east and gives us nice opportunity to have contact with some M-beards living in that direction. Also the show-venue is interestingly in an old fort. Thanks for a lovely day Niina & family aswell as my travelbuddy Marika
The judge took a liking to our dogs and was in particular praising young upcoming star, Soni. Also our veteran aswell as breedersgroup got very flattering critiques, ending with the words.... "This breeder really knows how to breed dogs". Coming from a judge, who himself is an active breeder, makes it even more valuable, Huge Thanks!
Best results below....
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Holy Man, CQ & Best Male 4
* "Unski", FI & EE CH Memorylane Superman Tonight, BM 3 & res.Cacib -> CACIB!
* "Soni", Memorylane Ur A Hunk Of A Flash, Excellently 1st in Jun, CAC & BM 2
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH M. Angel On A Mission, BOB-Vet & BOS! at 10 years young!
* Breedersclass with Jesse, Unski, Lucy & Lyyli, BOB & BEST IN SHOW 1!!!!
Warm Congrats to everyone ♥
Thank You judges Mr. Johnny Andersson (breed) & Mr. Boris Spoljaric (Bis-breeder)
~ Unski with me, Lucy & Oona, Jesse & Marika and Lyyli & Niina ~
(c)Texterri
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HELSINKI Int.Show 23.5.2015
This show is very close to us and held at a lovely venue with spacious rings. On the evening before the show, as me and my "hubby" were returning from watching the Cirque de Soleil, I got the idea that we should go put up our tent in advance and this prooved to be a great idea. Tent-space is many times scarse and now we got a space. There was quite a few Beardies entered and a new judge for us, who actually used to breed Beardies before. So, many reasons to make this show very interesting
Happy to report we had a wonderful day, please look at our best results below....
* "Soni", M. Ur a Hunk Of A Flash, BM 4, CAC, BOB-Jun & among TOP 8 in BIS-Jun!
* "Sampo", BIS, CIB & Multi CH M. Samba Caramba, Best Male 3 & res.Cacib
* "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M. Storm In A T-Cup, Best Male 2 & BOS-Vet
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match, Best Bitch 1, BOB-Vet &
shortlisted to TOP 8 in BIS-Vet aswell as BOB & BEST IN GROUP 4!!!!
* Breedersclass with Sulo, Liinu, Unski & Jesse, Silver & Honorary Prize
Big Congrats & Thanks to our whole gang, dogs, owners & handlers!
Specials to Marika, who was giving me some much needed extra support....♥
Thank You judges, Mrs. Erika Bakker-van de Woestijne (breed), Mr. Hans Lehtinen (BIS-Vet & Mrs. Jaana Hartus (BIS-Jun)
~ Soni on the left and Liinu on the right ~
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
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VAASA Int.Show 11.4.2015
I had been ill with the neverending flu and still was. So veeeery happy that I had a bunch of helping hands available....
Big Thanks Hilde, Mette, Suvi, Liisa, Juha & Jonna ♥
We had a change of judge, but decided to attend anyway. It was a while since we had been in Mr. Gunnar Nymanns ring, so about time for a repeat. I am happy to say he liked our gang and so the outcome was the best possible, Thank You!
Big Congrats to each & everyone in the M-team, U r Great!
Best results below....
* "Lemmy", Memorylane Hell Of A Step, Jun 1, CQ, Best Male 4 & CAC
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party, Best Male 3
* "Unski", FI & EE CH Memorylane Superman Tonight, Best Male 1, CACIB & BOS!
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match, Best Bitch 2 & BOB-Vet!
* "Gloria", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Divine Miz M, BOB & Best In Group 4!!!
* Breedersgroup with Nöpö, Diesel, Liinu & Gloria: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
Thanks also to the finals judges, who appreciated our hairies so very much
Mr. Kresten Scheel (group) & Mrs. Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari (Bis-breeder)
Love this Happy picture....♥
Unski with me on the left and Gloria with Hilde on the right
(c)Mette Helin
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AGILITY-History in the making.... 11.4.2015
"Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, is not only a showdog, but also an agilitydog. He has with his mommy Nana had great results in both sports and today it was time for Agility. Sulo is competing in the highest, Maxi 3-class. One of Nanas goals has been to get the ticket for the individual Finnish Championship competition and today it happened! This is really not an easy feat, especially with a Big Beardie-bear, amongst all them quick Border-flashes....
Congratulations Nana & Sulo, I am SO Happy for you and wish you great success at the Finnish Championship competition!
And the history-part is that Sulo is the first Memorylane to qualify for the individual competition. He has participated along with some other M:s in the team-part before, but that was just a warm-up for the "real deal"
The Supercouple in action!
(c)Miira Ikonen
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IMATRA All-breed Show 6.4.2015
This show is about 3,5h from us, but still made it as a daytrip. The same M-gang was attending as the previous w/e in Turku. I was also happy to see my sister & her boyfriend, who came to visit the exotic dogshow-world. On this particular occasion we can say it quite resembled a tornado, faster judging is hard to be found
We did have some nice success though. Bests below....
* "Lemmy", Memorylane Hell Of A Step, CAC, BOB-Jun & BEST IN SHOW 4 Jun!!!
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Samba Caramba, Best Male 2
* "Unski", FI & EE CH Memorylane Superman Tonight, Best Male 3
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match, Best Bitch 4 & BOB-Vet
* "Melli", Memorylane Unique In A Flash, Best Bitch 3, res.CAC & BOS-Jun
* "Molli" CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, Best Bitch 1 & BOS
* Breedersgroup with Nöpö, Unski, Gloria & Liinu, BOB with Honorary Prize
Many Congrats & Special Thanks to Everyone involved, u know who u are ♥
Thanks to the judges! Astrid Lundava (breed) & specials to Leni Finne (Bis Jun)
Thank you also Marika & Suvi for a great trip with a million laughs
They were much needed as the next day the flu took me down completely....
Lemmy-the-STAR with happy owner Satu on the podium
pic by Vesa Pietarila on mobile phone, so excuse the blur....
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SYDNEY ROYAL Show 29.3.2015 Australia
We have sent a couple of dogs "down under" and today it was time for the brown clown to take to the stage yet again. "Tiplu", CH Memorylane Rubberband Man HT, has a lot of spirit, but I find That is one of the best parts of this awessome breed. Not only spirit, but also looks, has blessed Mr. T. I´m glad also many judges have found that and so Tiplu has been doing very nicely at shows. Today was again one of those days. Tiplu won the males and ended up BOS! Or Runner-Up BOB, like they say in Australia. We are Super Proud as this is THE show of the year down under....
Big CONGRATS to Karin & Tim, aswell as Tiplus handlers
Thank you judge, Mr. Manuel Queijeiro
~ In perfect harmony with handler Michelle ~
(c)Carol Philpott
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TURKU Int.Show 28.3.2015
Today we went to Turku Int.Show and had a great time there, but next day I got the stomach-flu and straight after regular flu.... really, what are the odds....
Anyway, back to Turku. This is one of the biggest shows of the year and only a couple of hours from us. We were fortunate to have yet another breederjudge, which is always xtra interesting, so ofcourse we went. Mrs. Susanne Naprawnik appreciated our dogs and I was very happy about that, Thank You Bests below....
* "Lemmy", Memorylane Hell Of A Step, took Best Male 3 & his first CAC!
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Samba Caramba, went Best Male 2 with res.Cacib
* "Melli", Memorylane Unique In A Flash, took "Best Bitch 5" & res.CAC
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, went Best Bitch 4
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match, took Best Bitch 3 & BOS-Vet
* "Gloria", FI BY LV Ch M. The Divine Miz M, went for the jackpot, going BOB with CACIB -> NEW CIB!, aswell as being shortlisted to Top 6 in the Huge group!
* Breedersgroup with Nöpö, Gloria, Unski & Liinu got BOB with HP and was likewise shortlisted to Top 6 in the finals!
Many Congrats and Thanks to Each & Everyone involved in this nice day
Marika, Suvi, Juha, Hilde (welcome back! ), Satu & her folks, Mika, Teija, Timo, Jaana & Christa.... I hope I didn´t forget anyone.... U are All special!
Gloria expertly handled by her "grandma" Marika, who also owns Glos mom ♥
(c)Marketta Fredriksson
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LAHTI Int.Show 22.3.2015
Lahti is again one of the Big shows of the year and comfortably only 1h from us. This was also the first show of the year where we were treated with a breeder-judge. Mrs. Nina Lönner-Andersson from kennel Alistair´s in Sweden, did the honors.
I am happy to report that we had a very nice day and yet again biggest Thanks has to go to our lovely team, who were on point from dawn til dusk ♥
Best results below....
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Samba Caramba, Best Male 3
* "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, BM 2 & res.Cacib
* "Melli", Memorylane Unique In A Flash, debuting in Jun girls with BOB-Jun
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH M. Game Set Match, debuting in Veterans, going BOB-Vet
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BOB & Best In Group 4!!!
* Breedersclass with Unski, Gloria, Mandy & Liinu, BOB & Honorary Prize
Congrats to every single doggie & their family
Thank U judges! Also Mr. Harri Lehkonen, who did the group.
~ Me & Molli proudly at the group-podium ~
(c)Suvi Nousiainen
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RIGA 2 x Int.Shows 21.-22.3.2015 Latvia
As we were showing in Lahti, Saana travelled with a friend to Latvia for some big shows over there. The trip was surprisingly eventful, including getting seriously lost, broken car parts, torn skirt, etc.etc.
Fortunately, the results for the doggies made up for everything. Our girl "Madde", Alistair´s Tailormade, was part of this adventure-gang. She took all in her stride and so finished Both days with CAC, CACIB & BOB! On saturday she also got her Crufts-pass 2016! Big Congrats to All involved!
Thank you judges and Special Thanx to Saana & co. for making this possible
~ Our Swedish Princess posing like a pro ~
(c)Saana Telkkälä
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TALLINN Int.Show 15.2.2015 Estonia
This time of the year there isn´t very many shows in Finland, so why not take the opportunity and travel abroad. Estonia is very close and the shows work nicely too. Also, there was an interesting judge on offer, so ofcourse we went. It was the first time we were in Mr. Evgeny Yerusamlimskiys ring and what a Super precise judge he was. So even more prestigious to have done very well at this particular show We were also invited to take part in another judges training & exam, to become a new judge for our breed. We were happy to help and it was interesting indeed! Results of the show below....
* "Unski", FI CH M.Superman Tonight, Best Male 2, res.Cacib -> CACIB, CAC-> EE CH!
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, CAC -> EE CH!, CACIB & BOS
* "Roope", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane A Pirates Party, BOB & Best In Group 3!!!
* Brace with Molli & Unski was also presented and with NO practise, BOB-brace
Warm Congrats especially to Roopes family and Thanks for letting me handle this great boy! Big Thanks to Tuulia for grooming- & handling-assistance and overall for a really Fun trip!♥
Thank You to our judge for appreciating our dogs so highly.
~ Roope happily on the podium ~
(c)Pille Saar
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AGILITY-news from Estonia
Tiina and her boys have been training & competing actively and this has definitely bared fruit.... I just got the Happy news that "Leo", Memorylane Hip-Hop Don´t Stop, has been chosen as "Future Hope 2014" of their Agility-club (which is the biggest one in Estonia!). This title is given to only 1 dog per year, who has started competing officially that same year. It is based on results from competitions aswell as great co-operation between handler and dog. Huge CONGRATS Tiina & Leo! ♥
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LAHTI All-breed Puppyshow 31.1.2015
Today there was a perfect opportunity for some training at a puppyshow, not too far from us. We had entered "Theo", Memorylane Uno Dos Tres Flash and as a pleasant surprise also his brother "Helios", Memorylane Undercover Flash, was attending. Today Theo took the first place and Helios went second. Both with Honorary Prizes though and I was very happy about both their individual development.
In the finals Theo got a Group 3 as cherry on top. Many Congrats to both families and thanks for a lovely day Susse!
Thank You judges, Mrs. Maija Sylgren (breed) & Mrs. Elena Ruskovaara (group)
~ Theo on the Group-podium ~
(c)Jin Kaakinen
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TURKU Int.Show 24.1.2015
This show is not too far from us, but still the way felt looong.... after I had been staying up for a few nights now, it took some extra must to make this trip.
The day was however EXCellently hysterical, Thanks to all our great doggies & girls for the laughs Adding to the craziness, I hurt my leg so I almost couldn´t walk, Mandy got bit and someone was making nasty remarks that our Molli can´t move. Aah, the joys of the show-world....
But such little obstacles are made to be conquered and so our best results from the ring today were....
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Samba Caramba, Best male 2 & res.CACIB
* "Rekku", BISV CIB & Multi CH M. Hold On Tight, Best male 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Gloria", FI BY LV Ch Memorylane The Divine Miz M, Best bitch 3
* "Molli", CIB & Multi Ch Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, Best bitch 1, BOS & CACIB
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Jesse, Gloria & Mandy, BOB & shortl. to TOP 8 in Bis
Congrats to everyone and Special THX to Marika, Maisu, Aatu, Suvi, Tiia, Teija & Jonna ♥
Thank you judges!
No camera with us today, but thought I should publish a pic from last summer
of Mollis Very easy flowing, balanced & correct moves....
(c)Suvi Nousiainen
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KAJAANI Int. Show 11.1.2015
This year started for us very traditionally, by travelling waaay up north to freezing Kajaani. I always say that I won´t go and this year it really was very close. But what happened, night out on the town was exhanged for a 7h allnight-drive to this very distant show. Thanks Mette for the company, we really had a lot of laughs & fun during the trip Naturally when arriving to Kajaani it was about -20C.... and in a hall with no floor (yes, just dirt) it always is a "special treat"
Oh well, fortunately we had a EXCellent run at the show. And I do want to say that even if we hadn´t gotten anything, I would have been Super proud of our team, who really pulled the extra mile so all could attend. You are Wonder women & men! ♥
Best results below....
* "Melli", Memorylane Unique In A Flash, made a lovely debute and went BOB-puppy!
* "Lemmy", Memorylane Hell Of A Step, second in junior males with CQ & res.CAC
* "Elvis", FI & LT Ch Memorylane Kiss The Lightning, Best Male 3
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Show Me The Party, BM 2 & res.CACIB
* "Gloria", FI LV BY Ch & Multi W Memorylane The Divine Miz M, Best Bitch 3
* Breedersgroup BOB & Honorary prize & BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
Many Congrats to ALL owners & handlers, you are the Best!
Thank You judges, Mrs. Elena Ruskovaara (breed) & Mr. Leos Jancik (Bis-breeder)
~ Saana & Diesel, Juha & Nöpö, Mette & Elvis and me & Gloria ~
(c)Petri Örling/Pasada
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LAHTI Group Speciality 11.1.2015
As we were freezing out butts off in Kajaani, 2 M-doggies were taking the more comfortable route. That ofcourse doesn´t mean that it would have been any less easier in the actual ring..... Still, they did it!
10,5 years young "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission, took Best bitch 1, BOS, BOB-Vet and was shortlisted to TOP 7 in BIS-Vet! 7,5 years young "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, had the previous day made a nice run in an Agility-competition and today continued by going Best male 1, BOB, BIG 1 and BEST IN SHOW 2!!! Suuuper Congrats to Both! One would never know that Lucy & Sulo are no spring chickens, So proud that they are still going Strong! ♥
Thank you judges, Mrs. Leila Kärkäs (breed), Mr. Juha Putkonen (group) & Mrs. Irina Poletaeva (Bis)
Sulo posing with happy owner Nana
(c)Jin Kaakinen
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I don´t have an opportunity to travel to Sweden so often and now also my trip was confirmed at the very latest possible moment. I´m happy that I went though, as we had a wonderful time and dogs did very well too Thanks Saana for great travelcompany! "Molli", CIB & Multi Ch Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, charmed yet another judge with her stunning moves and so she went all the way.... CAC -> Swe Ch!, CACIB, Crufts qualification & BOB!!! Also shortlisted to TOP 7 in the group
I do value this win very highly as the Swedish Beardies are of lovely quality, so this was no easy feat. BIG Thanks to the judge, Mr Bo Skalin from Sweden!
"Elvis", FI & LT Ch Memorylane Kiss The Lightning, also had a nice run and ended up getting the male res.CAC! Many Congrats to Elvis family ♥
~ Thanks Svetlana Valueva for capturing Mollis magic in the big ring ~
After spending the previous day at the show and then doing the nightshift, it was tempting to go to bed and skip this show. Especially as I was facing Another nightshift after this sundays show.... But heck no, what is a little 48h of staying up every now and then Other happenings included Sampo getting a sudden attack of diarrhea just as he was in the ring, so that wasn´t very nice, poor guy. Still we got some nice placements, which saved our day
Bests below....
* "Helios", Memorylane Undercover Flash, second time in the rings with BOB-pup & HP
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Samba Caramba, Best male 2 & res.CACIB
* "Rekku", BISV CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight, BM 4, FiVW-14 & BOS-Vet
* "Gloria", FI BY LV Ch Memorylane The Divine Miz M, Best bitch 3
* "Molli", CIB & Multi Ch Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, Best bitch 4
* Breedersclass BOB, HP & within TOP 7 in BIS-breeder!
This is btw the first time a Beardiegroup is Both days within top 10 at Finlands biggest shows of the year. Happy!
Thank you once again to our Priceless Team, YOU are all #1 in my book! ♥
Thank you judges!
~ Our Lovely Group, from 3 mothers & 4 fathers, both days at the top ~
(c)Jouni Hakonen
6.12 is Finlands Independance Day and what a great way to spend it at the biggest dogshow of the year! A nice entry of about 35 Beardies and judge was breederjudge & President of the Bearded Collieclub of Sweden, Mr. Jahn Stääv. It was first time we showed under him, so extra interesting. I´m very happy to say he liked our dogs, Thank You so much!
Best results you can find below....
* "Helios", Memorylane Undercover Flash, debuted in the rings with BOS-pup & HP
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi Ch M. Samba Caramba, HeW-14, BOB, CACIB & in the Group TOP 7!
* "Nöpö", CIB & Multi Ch M. Got Some Mighty Magic, BM 2 & res.Cacib on his B-Day!
* "Sulo", BISS CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, Best Male 3
* "Molli", CIB & Multi Ch Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BB 2 & res. Cacib
* "Gloria", FI BY LV Ch Memorylane The Divine Miz M, Best bitch 3
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Angel On A Mission, HeVW-14 & BOB-Vet from 5 veterans!
* Breedersgroup BOB with Honorary Prize & in finals to TOP 10 from a LOT of groups!
Thanks a Million to ALL in the M-team for being a part of this day ♥
Thank U everyone for very valuable help in and out of the ring
Thank You All judges!
~ Unfortunately no camera with us today, so here´s Sampo pictured last summer ~
(c)Sari Kupiainen

I can´t remember when was the last time a dog of mine had the opportunity to travel to Norway, so quite special trip now. I wasn´t able to attend myself this time either, as one must work and earn money every now and then too
But with dear friends collaboration, everything was possible.
Thank You Hilde, Sari, Marketta, Timo & Teija! ♥
The competition was stiff, but our results were near perfect....
"Molli", CIB & Multi Ch Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, went Best bitch 2 with CAC ->
new NO Ch! & res.Cacib. "Sampo", BIS CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Samba Caramba, however went one step ahead and finished Best male 1, CAC -> NO Ch!, CACIB, NordW-14 & BOB!!! Suuuuper Congrats Hilde, Timo & Teija!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Noreen Clarke from Ireland
~ Sampo & Hilde in the finals ~
(c)Hotdog Photography
This was yet again another show to where I went straight from the nightshift
It was the debute of "Theo", Memorylane Uno Dos Tres Flash. He was behaving very calm and collected, almost like he had been doing this already before. So it was a joy to show this young man ♥
Result wasn´t bad either; BOB-puppy with Honorary Prize!
Big Congrats Simo & Susse
Thank you judge Hilkka Salohalla
~ Posing in his first official pic ~
(c)Simo Silvennoinen
This w/e it was time for one of the most exciting shows of the year....
Why so exciting? This is the last show to be counted into the ongoing showyear for the Finnish Kennelclubs Dog of the Year competitions.....
It was a long drive back and forth yet again, but Sooo Well Worth it!
All our dogs were awarded EXCellent, please see below best results.
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match took Best bitch 4
* "Gloria", FI LV BY CH & Multi W M. The Divine Miz M went Best bitch 2
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go took BB 1 & BOS!
* "Nöpö", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic went Best male 3
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH & NordW-13, JWW-13 M. Samba Caramba took BOB & BIG 4!!!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH M. Hold On Tight took BOB-Vet & shortl. to Bis-Vet TOP 8!
* Breedersclass with Nöpö, Liinu, Mandy & Gloria went BOB & BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
Sampo & Hilde at the podium
~ Our breedjudge said she got goosebumps when he came in the ring and she would have liked to take him home ~
pic by Petri Örling
Being the last show of the FKC showyear 2014, this show sealed the deal and so Memorylane is officially TOP 8 Breeder of the Year, All-Breeds!!!
The competition is HUGE over here and we have really done a lot of hard Honest work for our position! This is the third time Memorylane is in the countrys TOP 10 breeders and that makes for Breed History!!!!!!!
I am over the moon and back, just Soooooo HAPPY
The final group - Juha & Nöpö, me & Liinu, Suvi & Mandy and Hilde & Gloria
pic by Marja Vierimaa
Thank YOU to our Amazing Team! I have no words.... but a Million Hugs ♥♥♥
Hilde, Marika, Johanna, Suvi, Niina, Maisu, Aatu, Juha, Irene, Liisa, Jenna, Christa, Jaana, Jonna, Janette, Teija, Timo, Nea, Tiia, Mimmi..... Everyone! who have been helping along the way ♥♥♥
Thank You to the judge at Seinäjoki, Breed Specialist Mrs. Ingrid Hectors, BE (kennel Beardie Connections) for your Super kind words & Praise on our breedingwork
Thank You also to the two Finnish judges, who are among the ones whos opinions I value a lot, Mrs. Elena Ruskovaara & Mr. Paavo Mattila, for putting our dogs on the podium at Seinäjoki finals
And Big Thanks ofcourse to All other judges appreciating our happy gang throughout the year
This years EDS was in the Czech republic. It felt weird not to attend, as we have gone to all the big title-shows these past years. But I was busy at home, watching over our very young puppies and that is very important too ♥
Still one M-lane offspring was taking part in the show and I was soooo Happy to receive news that Rekkus (CIB & Multi CH, last years EUVW Memorylane Hold On Tight) daughter, IT JCH Rimmel del Cuore Impavido, took the Junior title, EUJW-14 this year! She was also BOB-Jun! aswell as shortlisted to TOP 6 in the Group 1 juniors!
Huge Congrats Alessio & Nicoletta ♥♥♥
Thank You to the breederjudge Mr. Graham Atkins, kennel Snikkles, UK
and also to Mr. Milan Krinke, doing BisJ, CZ
Happy couple - Alessio & Rimmel
The fruits of a Very Special love-story were born on 9.10.2014....
Please look more at our Puppies page
I got some wonderful news from "down under"..... our resident Scandinavian brown Kangaroo, "Tiplu", Memorylane Rubberband Man, became Australian Show CH on 1.10.2014! In addition to this, he has also gained his first herding title, HT!
Well Done, we are so Proud
Thank You judges and especially owners Tim & Karin Finlayson aswell as co-handler, Wendy Banks ♥♥♥
~ Mr. T showing his balanced moves with Wendy ~
(c)Kirk Evans
Also Tiinas & Rasmus younger Beardie, "Leo", Memorylane Hip-Hop Don´t Stop, has been entered extremely actively the whole last summer at Agility events.... Leo has been competing most of this time in MAXI 1 class and what a run it has been! This kid has been on the podium quite a bit, making his folks proud
3 x First place, 6 x Second place, 2 x Third place and finishing off his Maxi 1 carreer by getting an Agility-CAC and moving on to MAXI 2 class!!!
He has also already started to compete in this higher class and even been on the podium twice! 2 x First place!!! Very Well Done Tiina & Leo ♥
Below some pics of Leos competitions this past summer. By Rasmus Tamme.
Yesterday it was showtime again. Beautiful Porvoo called and so we went.....
Despite being the 13th, it was a lovely sunny day with equally sunny results
All our guys were rated EXCellent with CQ. Below best placers of the day.
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH & NordW-13, JWW-13 M. Samba Caramba took Best male 2
* "Gloria", FI LV BY CH & Multi W M. The Divine Miz M went Best bitch 2
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go took Best bitch 4
Jackpot went to our 10,5 year "young" Lucy, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission.... Despite her age, she carried herself like a Queen, like she always does, and so finished BOB-Vet aswell as BOB!!! I couldn´t be happier, So Well Deserved for this Grand Old Dam ♥
Also the judge, the honourable Mr. Kari Järvinen, had huge praise for Lucy and said the Beardies of today should "take model of her"..... I do completely understand what he means. She is of a bit older type, but nevertheless sooo lovely, especially due to her extremely effortless very Correct flowing movement. No need to race around the ring, just glide.... ♥ Big Thanks & Congrats to her handler, Suvi & owner Niina!
~ Lucy with Suvi ~
Our breedersgroup also went BOB with a very flattering critique.....
Really means a Lot to me, coming from such a well-respected judge,
Thank You Mr. Järvinen!
Thanks & Congrats also to our Whole Awessome Team! Hilde & Marika & Suvi, ♥ U!
~ Representing with the Breeders group in the Finnish colours, Blue & White ~
Both pics by Petri Örling of Pasada Photography
In the beginning of September we went to do some health-checks. I usually organize once per year a screening at one of our most esteemed vets for eyes & bones in this country. Various dogs had checked what they needed. Thank You Per Axelsson for your professionality yet again! After the vet, the x-rays go ofcourse to the Finnish Kennelclub for final official evaluation. This is how our guys did....
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Samba Caramba, Hips: B/B
* "Randy", FI CH, HeJW-13 EeJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth, Eyes: Healthy
* "Elmo", FI & EE CH M. On A Wild Spell, Hips: B/B, Elbows: 0/0, Eyes: Healthy
* "Gloria", FI LV BY CH M. The Divine Miz M, Hips: A/A, Elbows: 0/0, Eyes: Healthy
* "Madde", Alistairs Tailormade, Hips: A/A, Elbows: 0/0, Eyes: Healthy
Many Congrats to All owners & co-owners
Elmo can continue with these jumps....
One more debutant for this weekend.....
All the way in Germany it was time for Dagmar to step in the ring with "Truman", Memorylane One Step Ahead. He took part in Baby-class at 6 months of age. The judge liked him very much and with a lovely critique, Truman went VV1!
Many Congrats from all of us and Thank You judge, Mr. K-P Fricke (Ger)
Lovely step Herr Truman....
(c)Silke Sander
Tiina has been busy with her boys during the summer, doing quite a bit of Agility. "Roope", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane A Pirates Party, has competed most of the summer in MAXI 2 class, which is the middle class. He has done nice steady work, which ultimately has been rewarded with some great placements on the podium....
1 x First place, 1 x Second place and 3 x Third place aswell as finishing off Maxi 2-class with an Agility-CAC and moving up to the highest class -> MAXI 3!!!
Super Congrats Tiina & Roope ♥
Below some pics of Roopes competitions from this past summer.
By Rasmus Tamme & Jelena Saga.
TERVAKOSKI Int. Show 30.8.2014
This show can almost be called our "home-show", as it is very close to us. What Luxury to only drive 30min to the showgrounds. We had again this year a change of judge, but as I hadn´t shown for either one, I thought it will be interesting to go anyway. And that it was.... our judge was very symphatetic, in a lost-puppy sort of way, bless him. Not quite what I was hoping for, but still we did have some lovely results too
All our dogs were rewarded with EXCellent (but almost identical ) critiques. Below you find our top results for the day....
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission, Best Bitch 3 & BOB-Vet!
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Holy Man, Best Male 2 & res.CACIB
* "Gloria", FI LV BY CH & Multi W Memorylane The Divine Miz M, BB 1, BOS & CACIB!
* Breedersclass BOB & Honorary Prize out of two groups
Many Congrats to each and everyone! Thank You Team, we sure had a laugh, or two, or three.... Hilde, Marika, Suvi, U did a Great job!
Thank You judge, Mr. Gabor Hargitai (Hungary)
~ Hilde & Star of the day, Gloria ~
Pic was taken at a previous show this summer, as we didn´t bring a camera along....
(c)Sanni Räsänen
Saturday
Today it was time for Liisa to make a handling-comeback to the rings
She has concentrated on mommy-duties for a while now, so it was about time. Her gorgeous boy, "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party, had been travelling the world and now returned home, to the Finnish North.
Well, how did they do....?
This couples first venture together couldn´t havegone better.... Best Of Breed!!!
Many Congrats Liisa & Diesel ♥ Thanks to the judge, Mr. Micael Johansson (Sweden)
~ Diesel with mommy Liisa ~
(c) Saana Pirinen
Sunday
Today at the same location, it was time for baby rockstar "Lemmy", Memorylane Hell Of A Step, to make his show-debute. Lemmy had a great time at the show and his mommy has done a Great job training him, sooo..... Best Of Breed Puppy!!!
Well Done Satu & Lemmy ♥ Thanks to the judge, Mrs Livija Zizevske (Lithuania)
Satu in charge of this pic ~ pretty good with no help....
During the summer Anders has attended various shows with his boys, "Alex", SE NO DK CH Memorylane Sunsational & "Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba. They have had and EXCellent time and biggest success was gained at Ronneby Int. Show, in July.
Alex went Best Male 2 with res.Cacib, which will become CACIB as the winner already is Cib. And straight after followed Rumba, going Best Male 3 with CAC!
Really Well Done boys and I truly appreciate that Anders always gives his all for his beloved Memorylane-boys ♥
Thank you judges! Especially Mr. Glen Vernon, who was doing Ronneby.
Thank you also to everyone who has been so kind to offer Anders a helping hand in and out of the ring when necessary.
~ Alex with co-handler Inger & a Very Happy Anders with Rumba ~
pic by Jöran Nielsen @ Ronneby
It was time again for an action-packed prolonged weekend for Johanna & "Pixie", Memorylane Thirty Sec To Mars.... several events in FCI traditional style herding.
On friday Pixie Passed the working test with nearly top points 97/100!!!
Thus, she was entitled to take part in the official trials on saturday & sunday. And what an awesome start she had to her official carreer.... Saturday 2:nd and Sunday 3:rd in PAIM-1 class! WOW, really Super job Johanna & Pixxie ♥
This pic is not taken at the trial, but at a training session as unfortunately Johanna didn´t make pics at the trial. Still, you can see Pixies dedication
already here. Might I also add that you should observe her very correct anatomy & harmonious step. All this, together with the apt for herding, makes a great working dog, who also will last in the long run. Just to steer anyone clear as to Why also "beauty" is needed, in additiong to brains
During this w/e there was also some big shows in Estonia. It was a bit of an organizing dilemma how to get our doggies there as so many things clashed. In the last possible minute, we made it happen and I want say a BIG Thanks to Teija Koponen for invaluable transport- & handlinghelp ♥
On saturday Teija took care of the whole Beardiegang and then I came rushing straight from Kouvola show with saturdays evening-ferry, so I could be there for sunday.
Results were most pleasing....
Saturday
* "Nami", CroJCH M. Kiss My Bumtsibum, BB 2, JCAC & BOB-Jun (not shown in J-Bis)
* "Madde", Alistair´s Tailormade, BB 1, CAC, CACIB & BOS
* "Elmo", FI CH Memorylane On A Wild Spell, BM 1, CAC -> EE CH!, CACIB, BOB & BIG 2!
Thank u judges.. Mrs.Cindy Kerssemeijer, breed (Nl) & Mr.Zvi Kupferberg, group (Isr)
~ Elmo & Teija posing ~
Sunday
* "Nami", CroJCH M. Kiss My Bumtsibum, BB 2, JCAC & BOB-Jun (not shown in J-Bis) * "Madde", Alistair´s Tailormade, BB 1, CAC, CACIB, BOB & shortl. to TOP 8 in grp
* "Elmo", FI CH Memorylane On A Wild Spell, BM 1, CACIB & BOS
Thank u judges.... Mr.Vilmos Kardos, breed (HU) & Mr. Iurii Gergel, group (UKR)
All dogs also got Crufts-qualifications for 2015!
Many Congrats to the owners
~ Madde & me after the Group ~
both pics (c)Teija Koponen
Today I drove straight after nightshift to the dogshow. My "hubby" Jouni, met me on the way, bringing the dogs. We were on as first breed in the ring, so there wasn´t that much time to get everything ready. As the ring started, all went fine. But by ch-bitches, things went a bit chaotic.... ALL the bitches were just being pigs with their visiting handlers, uhhh. I was sweating heaps, trying to make everything work.... Oh well, a Beardie is certainly not a robot, hehhe
All our dogs did still receive an EXCellent evaluation. Best results are below....
* "Randy", FI CH, HeJW-13, EEJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth, Best Male 2
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BB 1, BOB & BIG 3!!!
* Breedersgroup BOB with Honorary Prize and shortlisted to TOP 8 in finals.
BIG Thanks to All helping hands in and out of the ring! ♥
Many Congrats to all owners
Thank You judges.... Mr. Joakim Ohlsson, breed (Swe) & Mr. Tomas Rohlin, Group (Dk)
~ Molli Best In Group 3, Woohoo! ~
(c)DogXpress
This is a show not too far from us, only about 2h drive each way. The weather en route did give us gray hairs though; rain/shine/rain.... fortunately it was mostly shine at the showplace, so our doggies did stay dry.
There was quite a few M-lanes entered, but for one reason or another, many had to cancel. I was a bit disappointed with that, but what can you do, life is life....
The remaining dogs however did not fail and so every one was awarded EXCellent, CQ aswell as a placement in BM & BB
* "Randy", FI CH, HeJW-13, EEJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth, Best Male 4
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH & Balt JCH, Multi W Memorylane Samba Caramba, Best Male 3
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Holy Man, Best Male 2
* "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle, Best Bitch 2, CAC -> FI CH!
* "Gloria", FI, BY & LV CH, Multi W Memorylane The Divine Miz M, BB 1 & BOS!
* Breedersgroup BOB with Honorary Prize & shortlisten in finals to TOP 8
Many Congrats to All owners of the doggies ♥
Thank You to every helping hand in and out of the ring!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Margaret Martin (IRL)
Vickan pictured previously in spring of 2014, no camera with us today....
(c)Esa Vihantola
Finally the long-awaited WDS was here!
Our journey started with two days of bathing & preparing dogs, meeting faraway friends for dinner, getting clothes ready, packing the car and even squeezing in a 7h extra roadtrip. Pheew.....
So, we were ready for the biggest event of the year and on sunday it was time for Beardies. 70 dogs were entered alltogether from various parts of the world. It was really nice seeing so many lovely dogs even if there was quite a bit of mad dashing to organize our whole team. I was also very happy to see so many friends ♥ even if some of you just briefly. As the show was in our homecountry, it was clear that we would enter many dogs. I want to say THANK YOU ALL Memorylanes for coming & Congrats to Each and Everyone for preparing & presenting their dogs so beautifully ♥♥♥
All but one got an EXCellent evaluation too! Overall our day was lovely and successfull, please meet our stars of the day below....
"Madde", Alistairs Tailormade, res.JWW-14
"Lexxy",CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox, res.WVW-14
BOB-Brace siblings
"Randy", FI CH HeJW-13 EEJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth &
"Gloria", FI LV BY CH LVW-14 HeJW-13 EEJW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M
"Molli", CIB FI LT BY CH LtW-14 DkW-12 DkJW-12 NordJW-12 LtJW-12
Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, res.WW-14!!!
"Rekku", CIB FIN SE DK EE LT LV BY CH HU VCH
BaltW09 HeW-10 WVW-12 NordVW-12 HeVW-12 WVW-13 EUVW-13 HeVW-13 NordVW-13
Memorylane Hold On Tight, WVW-14 again! Hat-Trick
Last but not least....
Memorylane had BOB-breedersgroup out of 7 entered Beardiegroups
In the finals we made it to TOP 8!
I am Super Honoured & Proud as the total of entered groups on sunday was around 500
The lovely dogs in our group were left to right:
"Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party
"Liinu", CIB & Multi CH, Beardie of the Year 2013 Memorylane Game Set Match
"Mandy", BISS CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Praise My Name
"Gloria", Multi CH & Multi W Memorylane The Divine Miz M
HUGE THANKS to the judges, Mr. Rui Oliveira (males), Mr. Claudio Di Giuliani (bitches & bests), Mr. Rafael de Santiago (Bis-breeder), for appreciating our dogs so highly!
And one more Special Thanks goes to the very talented girls, Hilde Fredriksson, Tiia Nyberg & Nea Harjanne, for their very valuable handlinghelp ♥♥♥
Pics by Hilde & Marketta Fredriksson and breedersgroup by Mikko Marttinen
Thank You!
This show-cluster is a really big one and only organized with a few years apart. It is quite a heavy endeavour, especially if you have a lot of dogs, like we do. But organisation is good and judges interesting, so we usually attend. Only critique I would have to give, is that rings should be in the middle of the showgrounds, on grass and not on the dusty gravel, let alone some asphalt-rings, which we were stuck at for two of the days.... I can tell you that they are mighty hot when the sun shines all day Fortunately our dogs endured this with proper refreshments and we had a very nice successful time
Star of the w/e was Molli, best results below....
Friday
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Samba Caramba, BM 2 & res.CACIB
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission, Best Bitch 3 & BOS-Vet
* "Gloria", FI, LV & BY CH, W Memorylane The Divine Miz M, BB 2 & CACIB
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BOB!
* Breedersgroup with Lucy, Gloria, Randy & Rekku, BOB with Honorary Prize
Thank You judge Mrs. Liliane de Ridder Onghena, Belgium
Gloria & Hilde @ Kuopio
Saturday
* "Nöpö", CIB & Multi CH, Memorylane Gotsome Mighty Magic, Best Male 4
* "Gloria", FI, LV & BY CH, W Memorylane The Divine Miz M, BB 3 & CACIB
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BOB & BIG 2!!!
* Breedersgroup with Gloria, Nöpö, Lucy & Elvis, BOB with Honorary Prize
Thank You judge Mrs. Marianne Baden, Denmark
Mollis awesome movement won the judges hearts....
Sunday
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Samba Caramba, BM 2 & res.CACIB
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission, Best Bitch 3 & BOS-Vet
* "Blondie", Multi JCH Regalo Italiano del Cuore Impavido, Best Bitch 2 & CAC
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BOS
* Breedersgroup with Nöpö, Gloria, Rekku & Lucy, BOB with Honorary Prize
Thank You judge, Mr. Petru Muntean, Romania
~ Blondie ~
All pics by Sanni Räsänen
Many CONGRATS & Big Thanks to All M-people for bringing their doggies and being a very important part of our Team ♥♥♥
Thank You everyone helping in and out of the ring, U are priceless!
Outside the show, I had the pleasure of staying with Leenas family who have 2 M-boys. Not showdogs, but happy sofa-champions. Thanks Leena & gang for your hospitality, we & the doggies had a wonderful time! ♥
Multi CH & Multi W Memorylane Samba Caramba made a couple of trips out east with his family. First up on 5.+6.7.2014 was Pärnu Double Cacib shows in Estonia. Sampo did wonderfully and was thus rewarded on saturday with CAC -> EE CH!, CACIB & BOS. Sunday was even better.... CACIB, BOB & Best In Group 3!
Thank you judges, Mrs. Rita Skadike-Kadina (sat) & Mrs. Irina Azen (sun)
~ Sampo & Jonna at the podium in Pärnu ~
(c)Siim Kinnas
A few weeks later, on 26.+27.7.2014, it was time for Int. & Nat. Shows in Adazhi, Latvia. Hotter than hell over there, but fortunately so were also the results.... Sampo went both days BOB! He also got the CAC -> LV CH title and at first possible try, his final CACIB that fulfills the conditions for his International title, CIB!
Tahnk you judges, Mrs. Saija Juutilainen (sat) & Mrs. Marianne Holm (sun)
Well Done & Super Congrats to Sampo and owners Teija & Timo!
Thank You girls, Jonna Lehto & Mimmi Tumppila for very valuable handlinghelp ♥
Today was a show quite close to us. The show-venue is a nice place, but the weather was scorching hot and unfortunately we didn´t get at tent-place, so sweating heaps Still, managed to keep the dogs shaded and so we were rewarded with some nice results. All dogs being rewarded EXCellently and Bests below....
* "Randy", FI CH, HeJW-13 EEJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth, Best Male 4
* "Gloria", FI LV BY CH, Multi W Memorylane The Divine Miz M, Best Bitch 2
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BOS!
* Breedersgroup with Randy, Gloria, Liinu & Elmo, BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
Big Congrats & Thanks to our Team! Specials to Hilde, Marika, Suvi & Suvi, U Rok ♥
Thank You judges, Mrs. Anna Redlicka, breed (Pl) & Mr. Kari Salminen (Bis-breeder)
Elmo, Randy, Liinu & Gloria at the podium
(c)Suvi Lehto
This show is held far up north and this year only one M-lane was entered. But that was enough as "Nöpö", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic, took BOB & CACIB! He was also shortlisted in the group to Top 8
Many CONGRATS to Nöpös owners Juha & Irene!
Thank You judge, Mr. Andrzej Stepinski (PL)
Proud daddy Juha with Nöpö ♥
(c)Sari Vottonen
This is one of the shows far up north. I made it here as we also had a little Memorylane get-together with the northern M-lanes. So a fun evening before the show with barbecue and some drinks too. Then "the gang" made a big surprice, giving me a wonderful bracelet! For once Nina was at a loss for words.... SO touched by this gesture! Thank You ♥♥♥
At the show next day we were busy as usual. Sun was shining and the nice times continued. To top it off, the judge really fell in love with our Molli. He is a movement specialist and he said he got goosebumps when she entered the ring. It is one thing to just race around the ring and another thing to present such correct gliding movement. I was thrilled, as those are my feelings exactly
Our breedersgroup also got wonderful compliments ♥
Below best results of the day....
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Hold On Tight, BM 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Gloria", LV & BY CH, Multi W M. The Divine Miz M, BB 2, CAC -> FI CH & CACIB!
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BOB & Best In Group 4!
* Breedersgroup with Rekku, Gloria, Diesel & Nöpö, BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
Congrats & Thanks to everyone in our Team, Juha, Irene, Maisu, Aatu, Liisa & Saana!
Thank You judges.... Mr. Harry Tast, breed & Mr. Jo Schepers, group (Nl) aswell as Mrs. Nina Karlsdotter, Bis-breeder (Swe)
Happily at the podium - Molli and me
(c)Saana Pirinen
I don´t think I had ever been to this show before but it was well worth attending. Nice grounds but parking just a bit far away. Also weather played a bit tricks on us as there was both rain and shine. Naturally the rain-part as Beardies were in the breed-ring..... Still, we had lovely results and even the sun started shining by finals Best results below....
* "Java", Memorylane Princes On The P, Best bitch 4
* "Gloria", LV & BY CH Memorylane The Divine Miz M, Best bitch 3 & res.CAC
* "Randy", FI CH & HeJW-13 EeJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth, Best Male 2
* "Elvis", Memorylane Kiss The Lightning, CAC -> FI & LT CH! and BOB!
* Breedersgroup with the above dogs, BOB & BEST IN SHOW 2!!!
~ Elvis, Randy, Java & Gloria in the sunshine ~
Super Congrats to all and a bit extra to Jenna & Elvis, who finished his title(s) in style! Elvis is very handsome, but has been very limitedly shown. Hope for more to come....
Thank You All helping in and out of the ring ♥
Thank You judges.... Mrs. T-M Tammelin, breed (Dk) & Mrs. Eeva Resko (Bis-breeder)
Elvis ~ Fresh double Champion! Even the rain can´t wash away the happiness
both pics by Jukka Vihervuori
This is one of my favourite showgrounds, especially on a sunny day. Short-cut grass, spacey rings and big trees to provide nice shade. On a rainy day the grounds unfortunately turn quite quickly into a mudslide. This year we got to experience both but it didn´t slow us down On saturday was Beardie breed-day and as faith was to decide, we also returned for showing on sunday..... More detailed results below.
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Game Set Match, Best bitch 3
* "Randy", HeJW-13 & EeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth, Best Male 2, CAC -> FI CH!
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission, Best Bitch 2 & BOB-Vet
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, BOS!
* "Sampo", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Samba Caramba, BEST IN SHOW 1!!!!!!
* Breedersgroup with Randy, Gloria, Liinu & Lucy, BEST IN SHOW 1!!!!!!
Sampo after winning the Group on saturday - Soooo Happy
Memorylane winning BIS 1 Breeder - Happpyyyyyyy
both pics by Sari Kupiainen/Pasada
What can I say, this weekend was a dream come true..... Randy starting out with gaining his title at his first possible show, just 4 days past his birthday. Then Sampo winning the group. Memorylane going BIS-breeder. And finally returning on sunday for overall BIS with Sampo, which he WON!
I am definitely over the moon and back!!!! Not only for these wins from such highly respected judges, but also from the numerous lovely comments many of the other judges made. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!
Breed was judged by Mr. Bengt-Åke Bogren, Sweden
Group by Mr. Giuseppe Alessandra, Italy
Best In Show by Mr. Rui Oliveira, Portugal
BIS Breeder by Ms. Leni Finne, Finland
CONGRATS to all owners, but especially ofcourse Sampos mom & dad, Teija & Timo!
Thank You to our Amazing Team for being an invaluable help....
Marika, Jonna & Janette, U are mighty special ♥
I decided to post these two shows together as there was not many M-lanes on either one. Pori is located on the west-coast, quite far down south and Rovaniemi is in Santa Claus land, so beyond the north pole
I did not attend either one myself but want to Congratulate those who did
Responsible for best results in Pori was "Unski", FI CH Memorylane Superman Tonight, going Best Male 2 with res.CACIB. Same result was for "Nöpö", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic, in Rovaniemi. Well done both!
Thank you judges, Mr. Seamus Oates in Pori and Mr. George Schogol in Rovaniemi
Pic of Unski from very windy Pori
(c)Kenneth Holmberg
Today there was a speciality for herding- & pointingdogs aswell as spaniels & waterdogs. I didn´t attend, but Jenna and her mom went with their special boy. "Elvis", Memorylane Kiss The Lightning, had an AWESOME day....
First he won the Breed! Then the Group! And finally BEST IN SHOW 2!!!!!!!!!!
All this from Open class with also a CAC ofcourse. Elvis has been shown Very limitedly, maybe time to change that....
HUGE CONGRATS to Jenna & whole family ♥
Thank You judges, Mrs. Zorica Salijevic (breed & group) & Mrs. Hanne Laine Jensen
Very Happy couple Jenna & Elvis - BIS 2
pic by Sari Vihervuori/phonecam
Today we were making a road-tripto the east-coast. Kotka show had changed location and the new one was way better and prettier than the previous one. Only thing was that it was very windy as the new place is right by the sea. We can however be happy that the weather-gods didn´t throw some rain into the mix. So by just bundling up, we endured the wind We also had some quite smashing results, please look below....
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission, Best Bitch 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Randy", HeJW-13 & EeJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth, Best Male 3 & CAC
* "Maya", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Within Temptation, Best Bitch 2 & res.CACIB
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, CACIB & BOS!
* "Sampo", Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Samba Caramba, BOB, CACIB & BEST IN GROUP 2!
* Breedersgroup with Lucy, Randy, Maya & Gloria, BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
BIG CONGRATS to everyone! Specials to Timo & Teija for Sampos win
Thank You to our whole Team.... Hilde, Niina, Viivi & Oona
Thank You to the judge, Mr. Anthony Kelly from Ireland (breed & group).
A Very thorough judge, so his opinions are of special value....
Sampo with Hilde on the podium - Happpyyy
pic by Nina Brusin
Today was another type of speciality.... it was for Herdingdogs, Retrievers & Spaniels. It was quite close to us and also the judge was interesting, so off we went! This was the first time for me at this particular show and we had a lovely day....
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & Best Male 2
* "Nöpö", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Gotsome Mighty Magic: Best Male 1 & BOS!
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH Memorylane The Divine Miz M: CAC, Best Bitch 1 & BOB!
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: Ch/EXC 1, CQ & Best Bitch 2
* "Maya", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Within Temptation: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & Best Bitch 3
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission: Best Bitch 4, CQ & BOB-Vet
* Breedersclass with Nöpö, Lucy, Gloria & Maya: BEST IN SHOW 2!!! WooHoo
Many many Congrats to All in the Team!!!
Thank U every assisting hand in and out of the ring... Specials to Juha & Irene ♥
Thanks to the judge Mr. Derek Smith, from the native country of our breed.
It warmed my heart that he was so impressed with the Quality of our dogs
Thank You also to the BIS-breederjudge, Mr. Peter Bailey, also from GB!
No camera, so BOB - Gloria pictured at another show
(c)PASADA
This year our Speciality was held in the west, a lovely place called Tuorla. We had a bunch of dogs with us and all M-lanes were awarded an EXCellent evaluation
We also got some very nice placements and I was very happy with that. It was a day with a little bit of everything for everyone 85 Beardies entered alltogether!
Our "Star" of the day was "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell.
Winning the large Open Male class and ultimately going Best Male 2 with CAC! This was also his first opportunity to become Finnish Ch (gotta be over 2 years) and he did it! At 2 years and 1 week of age! YAAY!!!
Mr.E handled expertly by Hilde Fredriksson
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
Other class-placers were....
* "Randy", HeJW-13 & EEJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven ´N Earth, 4th & CQ in open.
* "Sampo", FI CH & Balt JCH, Multi W M. Samba Caramba, 3rd in Ch males & BIS Brown!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Hold On Tight, 4th in veteran males
* "Madde", Alistairs Tailormade, 3rd in jun bitches & CQ.
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH Memorylane The Divine Miz M, 4th in open bitches.
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox, 3rd in veteran bitches.
Then last, but not least.....
Out of 7 entered breeders-classes, Memorylane went BEST IN SHOW 1!!! YIPPEE!!!
Long day behind us and happy ending indeed
Congratulations & BIG Thanks to our entire Team....
Handlers, groomers & owners alike, U made the day Special ♥♥♥
Thank You judges, Ms. Liz Jay (kennel Talraz) & Mrs. Frances Richards (Elemark), GB
Judge Liz Jay, me & Randy, Hilde & Gloria, Johanna & Lexxy and Jonna & Mandy
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko via Aatu Vierimaa
On Saturday there was a Speciality for Herding- & Toydogs. I wasn´t able to go as on this very day, some friends & family had their graduations. However, "Sampo", FI CH & Multi W Memorylane Samba Caramba, did go with his mommy & daddy. He ended up Best Male 2, so not a bad result. Congratulations & Thanks for handlinghelp by Suvi Lehto! Thank you judge Regina Blessing from Germany.
Early on Sunday-morning, we ourselves took off over the little pond, to Tallinn Estonia. There was held the yearly EE Winner Shows. We had a loooong and Very fulfilling day, which I particularly enjoyed as also my "hubby" Jouni, accompanied me. We also met some very nice friends, which was great ♥
Here we all are.... me & Gloria, Tiina & Roope and Jouni & Nöpö,
on the BIS 3 Breeder podium
All results for the day were really very pleasing. Every dog got what we had set out for. Nice bonus was also Crufts 2015 qualifications for Nöpö, Blondie & Gloria!
Complete results below....
* "Roope", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane A Pirates Party: BM 2 & res.CACIB
* "Nöpö", FI & BY CH M. Gotsome Mighty Magic: CAC -> EE CH, CACIB -> CIB! & BOS!
* "Blondie", BY LT LV CRO JCH LTJW-14 LVJW-14 Regalo Italiano DCI:
went JBOB with JCAC -> New EE & BALT JCH! aswell as JBOB!
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH,HeJW-13,EEJW-13,LVW-14 Memorylane The Divine Miz M:
Best Bitch 1, CAC -> EE CH, CACIB, BOB & Shortlisted to TOP 8 in the Group!
* Brace-competition with Nöpö & Gloria: Best In Show 2 from a LOT of groups!
* Breeders-competition with Nöpö, Roope & Gloria: BIS 3, again from a LoooT of Grps!
Gloria posing happily as always
Huge THX to everyone helping in and out of the ring.... Tiina, Tiina & Jouni ♥
Many CONGRATS to the owners aswell as Thanks to the judges!
Mrs. Lesley Chalmers, NZ (breed & Grp 1), Mrs Yvonne Cannon, Ireland (BIS-brace) & Mr. Steven Gladstone, USA (BIS-breeder)
Pics by Rasmus Tamme, Thank You!
One more event for today, this time in hot southern Europe.... But not only the weather was hot, results were also....
Alessio took Diesel in the ring yet once again with wonderful success.
BOB & BEST IN GROUP 2!!! Yipppeee!!! Many Congrats & Million Thanks ♥
Thank You judges!
WOW, what style this couple has!
(c)Alessio Stramesi
Two events in Finland for today and I´m posting them together as there was only 1 M-dog for each show. In Hyvinkää, "Al", Memorylane Uups I Did It My Way, made his long-awaited debute.... it was an exciting day for him, seeing sooo many new dogs and breeds, he would have liked to kiss them all In the ring we did have to sweat a bit as Al´s mom hasn´t really trained him at all. Yes, his mom would be me.... Uups.... Still, we ended up BIS 4 Puppy all-breed from 23 pups, Wuuhuu!!!
At Salo Mirka was taking more seasoned young lady "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle, into the ring. They did really well, going BB 2 with res.CAC, Many Congrats!
Thank You to the judges!
Hmm, I think we can see Al is a son of Mrs.Go Go Go
Pic taken at home by Jouni Hakonen
Hot, Dusty, No shade are the main things sticking to mind and body (plus some weird seeds from nearby trees.... yes, seriously ) from this show. Not the greatest combination if I may say so. Anyway, a few nice results achieved and to that I owe BIG Thanks to Marika & Johanna, making this day possible at all.... Love Ya!
Also thanks to Petra & Salla for helping out, aswell as Laurila family for bringing their boy Unski to meet me. It was still mad ♥ like the last time I saw him long time ago.
Congrats to all owners.
Thank You judge, Mrs. Ann-Cathrine Unelsröd
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth: BM 2 & CAC
* "Unski", FI CH Memorylane Superman Tonight: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & BM 3
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: Vet/EXC 2
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: BB 1 & BOS
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH M. The Divine Miz M: Open/EXC 2 & res.CAC
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 4
* Breedersgroup with girls & Randy: Silver & Honorary Prize
No camera with us today, so Molli pictured a week earlier at another show....
(c)Suvi Nousiainen
Today we had the luxury of attending a show very near home, only half an hours drive away. This was a Speciality for Herding dogs & Molosses. Also the venue was super, all rings on well-kept grass, aah! Our day was a bit sweaty and busy, but results fabulous, so YEEIJJ!
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth: BM 2 & CAC
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission: BB 2 & BOS-Vet
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: Ch/EXC 1, BB 1 & BOB!
* "Maya", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Within Temptation: Ch/EXC 2 & BB 4
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH M. The Divine Miz M: Open/EXC 1, BB 3 & CAC
* Breedersgroup with all above except Molli: BOB & HP & BEST IN SHOW 1!
Me & Randy, Anna & Lucy, Suvi & Maya and Johanna & Gloria ♥
Pic by Petri with Suvi Nousiainens camera
Thank You All girls helping in and out of the ring today and Congrats to owners!
Thank You judges, Mr. Petru Muntean (breed) & Mr. Zoran Brancovic (BIS-breeder)
This show I couldn´t unfortunately attend to myself, but a few M-boys with their families were present, as this is their "home-show". And absolutely not in vain, they had a wonderful day....
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Memorylane Hold On Tight: BM 2 & BOB-Vet
* "Nöpö", FI & BY CH Memorylane Gotsome Mighty Magic: CACIB, BOB & BIG 4!
Many Congrats to Both
Thank You all helping today.... Juha, Irene, Maisu, Aatu, Liisa & Sari ♥
Thank You judge, Mrs. Phyllis Poduschka-Aigner
Proud daddy Juha with his boy!
Pic by Irene Vuoti
Todays show is about 5h drive each way from us, so I got the brilliant idea of us going already the previous evening and then we would sleep in my (veeery spacious) van. Actually made some quite comfy beds with mattresses and all
I have to add to my Adventure trips.... *with possibility of camping*
At the show we also had a Great day and the trip home seemed to go on wings.
Congrats to all owners & Biiiig Thanks to girls Hilde, Suvi, Niina & Jenna ♥
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth: BM 2, re.Cacib & CAC
* "Elvis", Memorylane Kiss The Lightning: Open/EXC 2, CQ & res.CAC
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission: BB 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: BB 2 & res.Cacib
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH M. The Divine Miz M: CAC, CACIB, BOB & BIG 4!
* Breedersgroup with all above except Molli: BOB & HP & BEST IN SHOW 3!
Thank You judges, Mrs. Livija Zizevske, herding dog specialist from Ltu (breed) and Mr. Tino Pehar from Croatia (Bis-breeder)
Happy group on the podium
(c)DogXpress
Today it is mothersday in Finland and so I guess it´s fitting that the M-mommy is going to a show
This time it was out east, but not too far away. Still, I was gone from dawn til dusk as I was also visiting some breedings of mine, living in Hamina. Thanks Leena & Pasi for a nice time ♥
At the show our team also had a lovely day. We were spoiled with yet another herding-dog specialist, Breederjudge Mr. Johan Andersson from kennel Alistair´s in Sweden. Thank You Sir for very much valued opinions!
Thank You also groupjudge, Mrs. Irina Poletaeva!
Here is how our crew did....
* "Sampo", FI CH, Multi JCH, Multi W M. Samba Caramba: BM 1, CACIB & BOS!
* "Muusa", Memorylane Paint Me Chocolina: Open/VG 3
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH M. The Divine Miz M: Open/EXC 1, CQ & CAC
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH M. Angel On A Mission: Vet/EXC 1, BB 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: BOB, CACIB & BIG 2!
* "Breedersclass with 2 browns & 2 blacks: BOB & Honorary Prize
Thank You & Congrats to our entire Team for the whole day!
Niina, Sofia, Oona, Viivi, Enni, Timo & Teija ♥
Sampo with Niina and Molli with me
(c)Niina Papunen
After not too much sleep, I headed to Helsinki Int.Show today. Right up I got a "little" morning work-out as I was pulling 4 dogs and my stuff (in two runs) mostly alone on the muddy ground to our ring. After that I decided it was time for summer-attire, pheew
Since a long time, we had a British judge. She also turned out to be a herding dog specialist, which was a nice surprice. We had a lovely day alltogether....
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth:
Open/EXC 1, CQ, CAC, CACIB & BM 1, BOS!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch, Multi W Memorylane Hold On Tight: Vet/1
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Vet/EXC 2
* "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle: Intermediate/EXC 2
* "Gloria", BY LV CH, HeW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M:
Open/EXC1, CQ, BB1, CAC, CACIB & BOB & shortlisted to TOP 8 in Group!
* Breedersclass with Randy, Lexxy, Rekku & Gloria: BOB & Shortl.in BIS!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Britt-Marie Young, GB
A really BIG Thanks & Congrats also to our entire team....
Johanna, Hilde, Mirka, Nea ♥
Siblings Randy & Gloria BOB and BOS today
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
As we were freezing in Finland, Marja & Aatu were on holiday in southern Europe. In the last second before they went, I got the brilliant idea that they should also visit Zadar shows as their route was anyway quite close. So, 1.-4.5 they attended 4 Int. Shows with their Beardies.
"Jönssi", FI CH EE JCH EEJW-11 EEW-11 Memorylane Sonata Arctica, took 3 x BOB, 1 x BOS, 4 x CAC -> New CRO CH! and 4 x ...CACIB!!!
Their juniorgirl "Blondie", BY LT LV JCH LTJW-14 LVJW-14 Regalo Italiano DCI, also went 4 x JBOB with 4 x JCAC -> New CRO JCH! and one day young princess also went BOS!
Super CONGRATS to happy travellers!!! ♥
HUGE Thanks to handler Kristina ♥
Thank You judges!
Jönssi pictured with Kristina in the Group
(c)Kristina Korpar
Sometimes dogshows can be like the Divina Comedia and today certainly was one of those days. What can I say.... how ´bout sticking to fair play guys....
* "Madde", Alistair´s Tailormade: Jun/VG 1
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: Ch/VG 1
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Intermediate/EXC 1, BM 3 & CAC
Thanks for an interesting day Mr. Rainer Vuorinen
BIG Thanks Hilde for Superb handlinghelp yet again ♥
Hilde with Mr. Elmo
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
Nowadays we concentrate mainly on bigger shows, but this Speciality for Herdingdogs & Molosses, has been one we usually attend. The judges-list is interesting and the venue is lovely with big rings. It was our first outdoor-show for the year and a bit cold, but that was just a plus for keeping me awake, after I had been delivering puppies the previous night, so no sleep. We only had 2 youngsters in the ring, but they did Awesome....
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth:
Open/EXC 1, CQ, CAC, BM 1, BOB & Shortlisted to TOP 8 in the Group!
* "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle: Interm./EXC 1, BB1, CAC & BOS
Thank you judge, Mr. Igor Selimovic from Croatia
HUGE Thanks to Mirka, her mom, Lavinya & Esa for a Great day ♥
Happy couple, Randy & Vickan, posing in the wind
(c)Esa Vihantola
*** PUPPIES / PENTUJA ***
3.5.2014
Nelli gave birth to her litter, 8 wonderful babies. More under Puppies.
Nelli synnytti pentueensa, 8 ihanaista lapsukaista. Lisää Pentuja sivulla.
In faraway Romania there was also shows this w/e. Kristina took her boy,
"Teo", Multi JCH Memorylane Leap Of Faith, there and had an amazing time....
Both days Teo took BOB with CACs -> RO CH! On sunday also CACIB and on saturday
Best In Group 3!!! Well Done Kristina & Teo
Thnk you judges, Mr. Peter Firic (sat) & Mr. Zsaba Zsolt Lokodi (sun)
Proudly on the Group podium!
Deborah was showing her new boy, "Emir" (ex.Imze), Memorylane IOU A Peek Of Magic and they had very nice success..... Winner of Open class, CAC aswell as CACIB & BOS!
Many Congrats Deborah
Thank You judge, Mr. Christian Eymar-Dauphin
~ Handsome Emir, pictured at another event ~
(c)Deborah Raquet
Another day, another show..... this one a lot closer to us than yesterday though. Again we had a nice time and also with nice results
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Intermediate/EXC 1 & CQ
* "Sampo", Multi JCH, Multi W M. Samba Caramba: Open/EXC 1,BM3,CAC->FI CH!
* "Sulo", BISS,CIB & Multi CH M.Storm In A T-Cup: Ch/EXC 2,BM2 & res.CACIB
* "Gloria", BY LV CH, HeW-13 M. The Divine Miz M: Open/EXC 1, BB 4 & CAC
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH, EUW-13 Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Vet/EXC 2
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go:BB1,CACIB & BOS
* Breedersclass with Sulo, Lexxy, Liinu & Gloria: Silver & Honorary Prize
Thank you judge, Mr. John Walsh Jr.
Huge Thanks to all girls helping out; Johanna, Hilde, Jonna, Nana & Anna ♥
Molli the BOS(s) was today expertly shown by Hilde Fredriksson
Unfortunately we have no pic, so here´s one from a week ago....
(c)Mikko Marttinen
Every year we go to this show, even if it´s far from us. There is interesting judges, the hall is great, rings large and atmosphere good. Not any difference this year either. Only exception was that I couldn´t make the long drive myself, so Jouni kindly drove us back and forth. Being in the ring as first breed, we had a long day, but fortunately it was a rewarding one
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth:r.CAC,r.Cacib & BM 2
* "Nöpö", FI & BY CH Memorylane Gotsome Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & BM 3
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch, Multi W Memorylane Hold On Tight:
Vet/EXC 1, CQ, BM 4, BOB-Vet & shortlisted to TOP 6 in BIS-Vet!
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 3
* "Gloria", BY LV CH, HeW-13 M. The Divine Miz M: BB1, CAC, CACIB & BOB!
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: Ch/EXC 2, BB2
* Breedersclass with Randy, Nöpö, Liinu & Gloria: BOB & Hon.Prize
Thank You judge, Mrs. Anna-Lena Munkvall from Sweden
BIG Thanks to each and everyone helping in and out of the ring!
Jouni, Junha, Satu, Jonna & Janette, U were Priceless ♥
BOB Gloria pictured 1 week earlier
(c)Seija Luukkonen
Every easter there is a show traditionally out east, in Lappeenranta. But this year the show was held in nearby Imatra. What a refreshing change as the new location was absolutely Stunning. Kinda matched with our doggies
Too bad the judge didn´t quite agree on all points with that. Both boys, Elvis & Sampo, were supposedly limping. No Sir, they were not, That is just how nice movement looks Also Molli was getting critiqued for two happy jumps.... Apparantly she should just glide around like a queen.... Well she IS a Queen, but also Beardie. Personally I´m not too fond of robots
Oh well, we all did our best and I´m completely Happy with that. In the end our efforts did bring us a nice little Easter-gift after all
* "Elvis", LTW-14 Memorylane Kiss The Lightning: Open/EXC 2
* "Sampo", Multi JCH, JWW-13, NordW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba: Open/EXC 3
* "Muusa", Memorylane Paint Me Chocolina: Open/EXC 4
* "Gloria", BY LV CH, HeW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Open/EXC 2, BB4, res.CAC
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH, EUW-13 Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 2
* "Molli", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: Ch/EXC 1, CACIB & BOS
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Angel On A Mission: Vet/EXC 3
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Vet/EXC 1, BB2, BOB-Vet
* Breedersclass with Elvis, Lexxy, Lucy & Gloria: BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
Thank You judge Anatoli Zhuk for a very interesting day.
HUGE Thanks to our Whole Team for being soooo wonderful. Also special Thanks to All helping with handling, as my injured leg was still hurting, ♥ U!
And SuperSpecials to Johanna, who was driving both ways on top of everything else.
L to r... Jenna & Elvis, Johanna & Lexxy, Niina & Lucy & me with Gloria
Pic by Seija Luukkonen
Today was a new day and now Kristina had both her Beardies in the ring. We were freezing in showers of rain here in Finland, but spring is much farther in Croatia and they had a lovely sunny day. Also results were bright
* "NamiNami", Memorylane Kiss My BumtsiBum: JCAC -> CRO JCH! & BOS!
* "Teo", Multi JCH Memorylane Leap Of Faith: CAC, BOB & "Group 4"!
* Brace with Teo & NamiNami: First time having fun in big ring
Big Congrats to Kristina and her M-gang for having a lovely day out. Also specials for finishing Namis first jun title in only 8 days, WOW!
Teo in the group and then synchronized running with Nami in couple competition
pics by Boris Korpar
I got some wonderful news that Veteran Mr. "Sol", CH Memorylane Absolut Looxx, had made an appearance in the ring today. He still has got the touch and the look and so he was BOB-Veteran! Well done Silke & Sol
Thank You judge Mr. Mark Wibier
Still handsome as ever!
(c)Silke Sander
Finally it was time for "Imze", Memorylane IOU A Peek Of Magic, to make his debute with his new owner, Deborah. They had a great time and Imze was showing lovely. He won Open class and in the end got r.Cac & r.Cacib, which will become CAC & CACIB as the winner already is Be Ch & Cib. So not bad result at all
Congratulations Deborah!
Thank You breederjudge Mrs. Kerstin Selle, kennel Philemon
Imze showing off his lovley balanced moves ♥
(c)Deborah Raquet
Today the Bearded Collie Club of Finland was arranging a character test. It is originally structured for working breeds, typically for rottweilers, GSD:s or "tough" dogs in general. However, over the past years it has become more popular to test all kinds of breeds, but the test itself, is still the same for all (including gunshots). It is very difficult to get space to one of these tests (no matter which club is the organizer), only 10 spots per day available. We were now lucky to get 3 spots for the M-dogs. We did stay and watch the rest 7 also, so it was a long day alltogether, but very interesting.
I am happy to say all our dogs passed and with some nice scores aswell, Many Congrats to owners Marika & Christa!
Thank You judges Katri Leikola & Kai Tarkka for being objective and not prejudist towards our Hairy Marys
* "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Praise My Name: Passed with +108p.
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Holy Man: Passed with +110p.
* "Maya", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Within Temptation: Passed with +159p.
Maya attacking the spooky sled-guy in her Pink leash
pic by Johanna Korpijaakko
Today it was time for our youngest girlie to go to the show on her own with Kristina. "NamiNami", Memorylane Kiss My Bumtsibum, had a Great time and was performing like a real trooper. Result was JCAC, JBOB, BOB & shortlisted to TOP 6 in JBIS! Well done Kristina & Nami
Thank You judges.
Nami standing pretty at 10 months young....
pic by Boris Korpar
One more successful show for Alessio & "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party.... BOB & CACIB! Yaaay!
Recently also another special day.... Happy Birthday Alessio ♥
This pic from a previous show,
but still displaying wonderfully these two stunning boys....
photo by Jovana Danilovic
Tiina has been training agility with her boys, "Leo", Memorylane Hip-Hop Don´t Stop and "Roope", EE, FI & LV CH Memorylane A Pirates Party and they enjoy it a lot. During 2014 they have also had some very nice success at trials....
* 25.1.2014 Roope in A2 class, flawless course. Leo in A0 class, Silver!
* 22.2.2014 Leo in A0 class, again Silver!
* 6.4.2014 aaand once more Silver for Leo in A0 class!
Many CONGRATS Tiina & Boys ♥
Leo flying high....
pic by Livia Kask
Since a while back, it was time for the Croatian M-team to hit the rings again.... They had a very nice and successful day, Many Congrats Kristina
* "NamiNami", M. Kiss My Bumtsibum: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, JCAC, JBOB, BB 1 & BOS
* "Teo", Multi JCH M. Leap Of Faith: Interm./EXC 1, CQ, CAC, BM 1 & BOB
Thank you to the judge!
Nami already Big girl! ♥
(c)Kristina Korpar
It was that time of the year again..... The Clubs spring meeting and also official announciation of all the TOP-Beardie competitions for last year.
Again another Awsome year behind us, even more so than I ever dared to dream of.... Out of TOP 10 Showdogs, 7 went to the Memorylanes, YIPPEEE!!!!
In the total list of TOP 20 showdogs, 11 spots went to us.... WOW!
This also includes the WINNER - ALL SYSTEMS (Finnish Kennelclub points too).... "Liinu", CIB FI DK EE LV LT RU CH LTW-12 EUW-13 HEW-13 Memorylane Game Set Match. A lovely balanced girl full of that authentic Beardie Spirit head to toe. In addition to this win, Liinu took numerous Group-placements, Bis-placement, aswell as BOB at the European Winners Show in Geneva.
The rest of our TOP 20 placements were as follows....
* TOP 2 Male (#4 overall): "Rekku", CIB, Multi CH & Multi W M. Hold On Tight
* TOP 3 Male (#5 overall): "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M. Storm In A T-Cup
* TOP 4 Male (joint #6 overall): "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH M. Show Me The Party
* TOP 4 Female (#8 overall): "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox
* TOP 5 Male (#9 overall): "Sampo", NordW-13 & Multi JW M. Samba Caramba
* TOP 5 Female (#10 overall): "Maya", CIB & Multi CH M. Within Temptation
* TOP 6 Female (#11 overall): "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M. Praise My Name
* TOP 6 Male (#12 overall): "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH M. The Holy Man
* TOP 8 Male (#15 overall): "Nöpö", FI & BY CH M. Gotsome Mighty Magic
* TOP 11 Female (#19 overall): "Wilma", CIB & Multi CH M. Strike A Pose
In the TOP Veteran competition we had also some very nice success. I´m extra happy to see so many M-lanes kept in shape through their golden years ♥
Most of our veterans also gained a BIS 1 Veteran win during the year
Here is how we did....
TOP Beardie Veterans for 2013
* TOP 1 Overall & All Systems (also TOP 12 Vet All-breeds AND TOP Beardie Herder!):
"Lexxy", BISSV, BISV, CIB, Multi CH & Multi W Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox
* TOP 1 Male (#2 overall): "Rekku", BISV, CIB, Multi CH & Multi W M. Hold On Tight
* TOP 3 Male (#5 overall): "Leevi", BISV, CIB & Multi CH M.Big Ben Jammin
* TOP 4 Female (#7 overall): "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH M. Angel On A Mission
Lexxy on the move towards BISS Vet
Other club-competitions involved Agility and Obedience aswell. Our Beardies have mostly concentrated on shows, but this doesn´t mean that they wouldn´t be Fully Capable of doing other hobbies also. Unfortunately everyones time is limited these days, so gotta pick a main hobby. Still, we did get some nice placements in the hobby-competitions aswell
Agility Beardie of the Year
* TOP 1 Male (#6 overall): "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M. Storm In A T-Cup
Obedience Beardie of the Year
* TOP 11 overall: "Tarmo", Memorylane No Doubt
Obedience Newcomer of the Year
* TOP 6 overall: "Hugo", Memorylane Super Charge
Last but not least.....
In the Breederscompetition we went #1 again, for the 11th! year running.... Again with a little twist though. In addition to the traditional showbreeders-comp., there was the BCCF:s other one, that counted for the most part everything but showpoints. I am still a bit on the fence with this competition as I feel it should be an "All-round Beardie" comp. for the individual dog. I do think it´s great that people participate in agility & obedience & dog-dancing, etc. but don´t really feel I, as a breeder, should be awarded for someone elses training efforts. So I decided not to enter this competition, even if we actually WOULD have finished with very nice points.... In the Finnish Kennelclubs Official Breeders-competition we were also yet again the #1 Beardie-Breeder, aswell as TOP 12 Breeder All-Breeds. This is a HUGE competition in Finland, so a real Honour to place this high.
One of our Numerous BIS-placing Breeders-groups
I wish to extend my Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS to ALL owners of the M-lanes doing so well in and out of the rings, may your chosen sport be whichever. I am very very grateful for all your efforts and that you love and adore your Beardies also as valued family-members ♥
THANK YOU for the continuous co-operation & good times we have enjoyed!!!
Also BIIIG THANKS to the various people being so KIND to offer a helping hand (or two or three) both ringside and with Handling, ♥ U!!!
I hope we will have Awssoom times & adventures again in 2014
More info on Litter #2 page ~ Lisää tietoa Pentue #2 sivulla
One more Baltic show for this spring....
The Riga shows are usually held in Skonto hall, but now there was a new location. This one was also great and we had the luxury of running in good-size rings all w/e. I was also travelling with new aquantances, Kati & Emmi, Thanks girls for being Super company and also great help. "Kerubi" says Hi! And No big dramas, car also stayed in one piece, Yayy!
Doggies did really wonderfully too, please have a look below.....
Saturday 22.2.2014
* "Blondie",Regalo Italiano DCI: JCAC -> LV JCH, LV JW-14 & BOB-Jun
* "Gloria", BY CH M. The Divine Miz M: CAC->LV CH, CACIB, LVW-14 & BOS
* "Roope", EE & FI CH M. A Pirates Party: CAC -> LV CH!,CACIB,LVW-14,BOB
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth: res.Cacib, BM 2
* Brace-competition with Gloria & Randy: BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
* Breeders-competition with Randy, Roope & Gloria: BEST IN SHOW 2!!!
(in both Brace & Breeders there was almost 40 entries, so a LOT....)
Randy & me, Roope & Tiina and Gloria & Kati
pic by Emmi Kortelainen
Sunday 22.2.2014
* "Blondie",Regalo Italiano DCI: Jun/EXC 1, Best Bitch 2 & BOB-Jun
* "Gloria", BY & LV CH M. The Divine Miz M: Open/EXC 1, BB 1, CACIB & BOS
* "Roope", EE,FI,LV CH M. A Pirates Party:Ch/EXC 1, CACIB,BOB & BIG 3!
* "Randy", EE JW-13 & HeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth: Open/EXC 1
(nothing else as he was too little developed.... um, wtf?? Newsflash:
Actually for a Beardie his age, he is extremely well developed....)
* Brace-competition with Gloria & Randy: BEST IN SHOW 2!!!
* Breeders-competition with Randy, Roope & Gloria: BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
Thank YOU to Each and Everyone who made this weekend so great;
Owners, handlers, groomers & judges!
Beautiful siblings Randy & Gloria ♥
pic by Emmi Kortelainen
Anders and his M-boys were attending their first Swedish show of this year. They had a nice time aswell as results too....
* "Alex", SE NO DK Ch Memorylane Sunsational: Ch/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba: Intermediate/EXC 1 & CQ
Later the following week Rumba went for his health-checks. Result (now official) was Hips: B/B and Elbows: 0/0. Many Congrats Anders!
Rumba growing up ♥
This w/e there was 3 int shows, but Alessio had to work at his regular job, so his dogs attended only on sunday. Still, one day was enough as "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party, had a lovely day, going BOB with CACIB. He was also shortlisted in the Group to TOP 6!
Well Done Alessio & D! Thank you judges!
Alessio with Smiling Mr. D
pic by Luca Renaud
Ok, this had to be the Mother of all adventure-trips......
Car breaking down not once, but Twice! Stranded in the middle of the night abroad, getting towed for 5h!, being stopped by the police..... and that was just the tip of the iceberg. Fortunately also this adventure-trip was successful, even though I ended up paying for it a biiiit more than planned
Saturday 8.3.2014
* "Blondie", Regalo Italiano Del Cuore Impavido: Jun/EXC 1, JCAC & BOB-Jun
* "Molli", Multi CH, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go:
Ch/EXC 1, CQ, CAC -> LT CH! LTU W-13, CACIB, BOB & Best In Group 3!
* "Elvis", M. Kiss The Lightning: Open/EXC 1, CAC, CACIB, BOS & LTU W-14
Sunday 9.3.2014
* "Blondie", Regalo Italiano DCI: Jun/EXC 1, JCAC -> LT JCH & BOB-Jun
* "Molli", Multi CH S. Let´s Go Go Go: Ch/EXC 1, CQ, CACIB, BOB & Top 6 in Gr.
* "Elvis", M. Kiss The Lightning: Open/EXC 1, CAC, CACIB & BOS
BIG CONGRATS & THANKS to all the judges, owners, helpers and handlers ♥
Molli at the podium, we are Proud
pic by Simo Jyrkinen
This show doesn´t need much introductions, only being the most esteemed dog-show in the world.... And not everyone is allowed to participate, especially the foreign dogs have quite a limited opportunity to get Crufts qualifications. We did have those for some of our doggies this year aswell, but chose to only bring one as the travels from Finland is no piece of cake with a dog/dogs.
This year I had the privilege of flying but still had an extremely busy schedule. A litter just being born and another show to attend to straight after.
Still, it was wonderful to be at Crufts and meeting new & old friends, seeing some smashing dogs and even showing one of our own.
Brown clown "Sampo", Multi JCh, Multi JW Memorylane Samba Caramba, took part in Yearling class and did Very Well, Placing second out of 16 entries! Alltogether over 300 Beardies at Crufts this year, what a Show
Big Congrats & Thanks to Sampos owners Timo & Teija!!!
Thank You judge Lesley Tomlinson
Both Lovely pictures by Anki Johnsson, Thank You!
In the evening of 1.3, "Lyyli", FI CH Memorylane On A Mission To Kiss, gave birth to her first litter. We now have 4 black/white boys. The birth went smoothly and Lyyli is a good mom ♥
More info here: http://memorylanebeardies.webs.com/puppies1english.htm
First pic.... taken by my mobile phone.... So excuse us for the blur
As I was off in faraway Belarus, there was a big show in Finland. I knew I couldn´t attend, so I had only entered one dog. My friend Hilde was kind to take "Molli", FI & BY CH & Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, with her for the whole w/e.
Must also thank Hildes grandma for welcoming our furry lady to her house
Molli had been a good girl both in and out of the ring.....
Result was BOB with CACIB and a Suuuper critique from one of our most respected judges in Finland, Thank You Mr. Hans Lehtinen.
"Beautiful bitch. Lovely outline standing. Very beautiful head & expression. Excellent body. Stylish top-line. Good rear. Standing and moving like she should. Very beautifully carried tail."
Later Mr. Manuel Loureiro Borghes made Molli BEST IN GROUP 2!!!
Wooohooo, SUPER THANKS & CONGRATS Hilde, U are ♥♥♥
Also Million Thanks to my hubby Jouni, for preparing Molli to this show. Even if he revealed to me later that he only brushed her, No bath at all..... So, we can really say she was a 100% all-natural
Hilde & Molli on the Go Go Goooooo!
pic by Mikko Marttinen
Saturday 22.2.2014
This was the show that some of my dogs have gone to, but never me. It is far away and commonly people go there on bus-trips. Well, now I´ve done it too! The trip alltogether was quite heavy but still pleasant. We had nice people in our bus and the doggies had very lovely success too
* "Blondie", Regalo Italiano Del Cuore Impavido: Jun/EXC 1, JCAC, BB 3 & BOB-Jun
* "Gloria", Multi W M. The Divine Miz M: Interm./EXC 1, CQ, CAC, BB 2 & res.Cacib
* "Nelli", EE JCH Memorylane Reign Of Gold: Open/EXC 1, CQ, CAC, CACIB & BOS!
* "Nöpö", FI CH M. GotSome Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 1,CAC -> BY CH!,CACIB,BOB, BIG 4!
* Brace-competition with Gloria & Nöpö: BEST IN SHOW 4!
Sunday 23.2.2014
* "Blondie", Regalo Italiano DCI: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, JCAC->BY JCH, BB 3 & BOB-Jun
* "Gloria", Multi W M. The Divine Miz M: Interm./EXC 1, CAC->BY CH!, CACIB, BOS!
* "Nelli", EE JCH M. Reign Of Gold: Open/EXC 1, CQ, CAC->BY CH, BB 2 & res.Cacib
* "Nöpö", FI & BY CH M. GotSome Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 1, Best Male 1, CACIB, BOB!
* Brace-competition with Gloria & Nöpö: BEST IN SHOW 3!
* Breedersgroup with Nöpö, Nelli & Gloria: BEST IN SHOW 4!
BIG THANKS to all the judges, owners, helpers & handlers ♥
Nöpö & Mari, Nelli & henna, Gloria & me
pic by Olga Kisliakova
Mr. Diesel, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party, has been out and about again and doing a mighty fine job at it.....
In Fermo: BOS & CACIB In Fabriano: BOB & CACIB In Forli: BOB, CACIB & BIG 2!!!
HUGE THX to ALL involved in Diesels success; judges, handlers, sponsor ♥
Alessio with Diesel, Happy & Proud!
(c)Alessio Stramesi
"Tiplu", Memorylane Rubberband Man, had a fun time going to two days of shows this w/e. On saturday he went runner up BOB and on sunday he was BOB aswell as shortlisted to TOP 4 in the Group! Well done Team Tiplu
Mr.T pictured at a previous show
(c)Karin Finlayson
Someone upstairs must know I was in need of a little pick-me-up....
Boy was I Happy to receive some lovely news from Anders. On sunday he had visited Fredericia Int. Show in Denmark with his two boys. "Alex", SE NO DK Ch Memorylane Sunsational, went BM 2 with res.Cacib, whilst young nephew "Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba, made all the right moves and took Best Male 1, CAC, his first CACIB & BOS! Wuuhuuu, Super Congrats! ♥
Thank You also Inger Leppäjoki for your kind handlinghelp in BM!
Thank You judge Mr. Per Kr Andersen
Anders & Rumba
pic by Jörgen Nielsen
Ninas Adventure-trips vol. 236874666 continues......
Driving the wrong way on a one-way street, trying to get around at a very hmm, interesting show-site, being really ILL all day.... on the other hand travelling with & meeting some dear Friends, having Lots of laughs (yes, on my own expence too) and enjoying some wonderful results.... Was it worth it? Definitely YES!
* "Madde", Alistair´s Tailormade: Jun EXC/1, CQ, Best Bitch 2, JCAC & BOB-Jun
* "Gloria", Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Open EXC/2, CQ, res.Cacib & best Bitch 3
* "Roope", EE CH Memorylane A Pirates Party: Ch EXC/1, CQ, Res.Cacib & Best Male 2
* "Randy", EEJW-13 HeJW-13 M. Move Heaven´N Earth: Open EXC/1, CAC, CACIB & BOB!
* Breedersclass with Randy, Roope & Gloria: BEST IN SHOW 1 !!!!
Thank You judges, handlers and Biiiig Congrats to All owners ♥
Randy in the finals ring
(c)Rasmus Tamme
This evening it was time for a yearly gala-event. Top showdogs of the year are always invited and there is some nice dinner & showing gala-style. Champions and Veterans have separate competitions. This year 2 Memorylanes were invited,but only "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch, Multi W Memoryalne Knoxx Off Your Sox, was able to attend.
It was first time for both Johanna & Lexxy and we had a very nice evening indeed. Lexxy represented Beardies with pride and lost only to the res. VoV winner
Thank You judge, Mr. Claudio De Giuliani from Italy
Lexxy & Johanna ever so elegant on the stage
pic by me
At the end of last year "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Show Me The Party, travelled all the way to Italy, to see how the south-European showrings would welcome him.... He made his debute at the esteemed international Milano shows as we were freezing our butts off in Kajaani. Both days finishing respectably BOS with CAC & CACIB aswell as being qualifyed for Crufts! The following w/e it was time for int show in Biella. Diesel stepped his game up a bit and took BOB with CAC & CACIB again. This time also shortlisted in the Group! Then last w/e our dear boy travelled to Eboli double int shows where he repeated double BOB, CAC & CACIB. Jackpot was however reserved for sunday, when he also went BEST IN GROUP 1!!!
HUGE Thanks & CONGRATS to Diesels Italian Team ~ Alessio & Francesco
It is Very important to us back home to know Mr.D is Superbly cared for.
Thank You to All judges for appreciating our Happy boy
Mr.D with Francesco Vasanella
pic by DEYA
More info on Puppies page ~ Lisää tietoa Pentuja sivulla
My moms Birthday and I was the bad daughter, going to a dog-show....
Will have to party later... But maybe my mom brought us luck as we had a great day! Rekkus Italian daughter "Blondie", Regalo Italiano Del Cuore Impavido, made her debute for an All-breed puppyshow. Her mommy & other family was at herding school, so Blondie had spent the night at our house and was in the ring with me for the first time. Mommy Maisu has done a great job training Blondie and so her performance was just perfect. Result was accordingly, BOB-puppy with Honorary Prize!
Many Congrats to the whole family
Thank You judge Maija Sylgren
Bright future for this girl ♥
We also had some Super Akita-success at this show, where babies from our first AA-litter made their debute.... have a peek what happened here:
http://memorylaneakitas.webs.com/uutisia-news
Today there was one of the biggest Finnish shows of the year. It is a nice show and not terribly far from us, so ofcourse we went. Unfortunately I had a little accident with my knee in the morning, so it was touch and go if I was going to make it. I did but had to participate mostly as groomer, hehe.... With handling I got graciously help from the M-girls & dear Hilde, Thank You ALL ♥
We had an Awssom day and I was very happy. Especially so, as our dogs got really flattering critiques and todays judge was respected breederjudge,
Mrs. Charlott Sandberg from kennel Farmarens in Sweden, Thank You!
Warm CONGRATS to the whole crew ♥
Here´s how we did....
* "Sampo", JWW-13 & Multi JCh M.Samba Caramba: CAC, res.Cacib -> CACIB & BM 2
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: Champion/EXC 2 & Best Male 4
* "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup: Champion/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Gloria", EEJW-13 & HeJW-13 M. The Divine Miz M: Best Bitch 1, CAC, CACIB & BOS!
* "Molli", FI & BY Ch, Multi W Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: res.Cacib & Best Bitch 2
* "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: Ch/EXC 3, CQ & BB 4
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: Vet/EXC 1, CQ & BOS-Vet
* Breedersgroup with Gloria, Mandy, Lexxy & Jesse: BOB & shortl. to TOP 8 in BIS!
Gloria going Bos from Intermediate
pic by Jukka Hietanen
As we were up north, there was down south also a M-Boy at this show for Herdingdogs & Pinschers, Schnautzers & Molossians. One was enough as "Sulo", BISS CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, took home the cake
Best Of Breed & Best In Group 3!!!
Many CONGRATS Nana & Sulo
Thank You judges, Ms.Leni Finne (breed) & Mr.Harry Tast (group)
Sulo pictured at another show as I have no pic from Lahti
(c)Otto Manninen
Every year I swear that I won´t go to this show and what happens.... I end up going anyway! It is usually the coldest International show of the year, held in a LOT of minus-degrees in a hall that has dirt-floor, yes, the cold ground, no actual built-in floor The travel is really long as it is up north and usually there is some nice big snow-storm on the way too.... So WHY do I keep traveling to Kajaani???
I happen to have some really wonderful M-doggies living up north and this show is close to them, so I want to show my support and travel to meet them.
This year we had a lovely time, like always. Thank You Maisu & Aatu for your hospitality ♥
At the show there was some mighty fun and games but we still had a decent day
* "Jönssi", FI & EE Ch, EEW-11 & EE JW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Ch/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Elvis", Memorylane Kiss The Lightning: Open/EXC 1, CQ, BM 4 & CAC
* "Nöpö", FI CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 2, BM 2 & res.Cacib
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch & W Memorylane Hold On Tight: BM 3, BOB- & BIS-Vet 3!!!
* "Madde", Alistair´s Tailormade: CAC, Best Bitch 1, BOB-Jun & BOS from jun class!
* "Gloria", EEJW-13 & HeJW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Intermediate/EXC 1
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch, EuW-13 M. Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 1, CACIB & BB 2
* Breedersclass with Nöpö, Rekku, Liinu & Gloria: BOB & shortl. to TOP 8 in BIS!
Many Congrats & Thank You to all helping hands in and out of the ring!
Maisu, Aatu, Juha, Suvi, Noora and especially Mervi for coming on very quick
notice to help in breedersclass as we suddenly found us being one person short....
Thank You judges, Ligita Zake (breed) & Paavo Mattila (Bis-Vet & Bis-breeder)
Gorgeous Jönssi, who unfortunately ruins his winning chances
by being a tornado on the move...
(c)Suvi Nousiainen
Thank You Friends & Family for what turned out to be an Amazing 2013!
Countless fun trips, certainly not lacking adventure, and being rewarded with
awesome wins on breed-, group- and BIS-levels! From these I obviously have to
mention especially the Historical BOB:s at Both the World Dog Show aswell as the
European Dog Show! This with different Memorylane-dogs and from judges we had
never visited before. Thank You ALL judges for appreciating our dogs!
Also a HUGE ♥-felt THANKS to EVERY member of our Team, withouth you this wouldn´t
be possible, I adore U ALL! Let´s keep up the good work also in the new year
Oikein Onnellista Joulunaikaa kaikille ystävillemme!
God Jul till alla nära o. kära!
Merry X-Mas to all our friends!
The traditional shows to end the year here in Finland are held in Messukeskus in Helsinki. When I was a little girl, my dad took me here every year and I really enjoyed it already then. So, it is a definite "must" to participate to these shows. Usually it is a 2-day event, but now it was 3 days. It was HUGE, with over 23000 dogs participating. I thought I would be totally exhausted by the end of the w/e, but was able to pace myself so it wasn´t too bad. Only friday I had some real trouble with my very persistant flu. Still, the spacious halls and nice time-tabling helped us exhibitors, so it wasn´t too stressful for such a big event. Ofcourse our veeeeery nice results didn´t hurt either...
Rekku going 2 x VW with talented young handler Hilde Fredriksson!
Each day we had the luxury of taking home some titles and I do have to say I´m extremely Proud of our Lovely dogs and also our Wonderful Team! ♥
Sincere CONGRATS & THANKS to ALL involved in and out of the ring, U Rock!
Also Awesome to meet old & new friends from around the world ♥
Below best results day by day, please enjoy.....
Randy taking jun title!
13.12.2013 Helsinki Winner Show
* "Randy", EEJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth: Jun/EXC 1, Best Male 3, HeJW-13
* "Sampo", JWW-13 & Multi JCh Memorylane Samba Caramba: Intermediate/EXC 1 & CQ
* "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup: Champion/EXC 2 & CQ
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Show Me The Party: Champion/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch & W Memorylane Hold On Tight: BM 4, HeVW-13 & BOS-Vet
* "Gloria", EEJW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Jun/EXC 1, BB 2, CAC & HeJW-13
* "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: Champion/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch, EuW-13 Memorylane Game Set Match: CACIB, BOS & HeW-13
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: BB 4, HeVW-13 & BOB-Vet
* Thank You judge, Mr Tino Pehar from Croatia, KIITOS!
Liinu going BOS!
14.12.2013 Nordic Winner Show
* "Sampo", JWW-13 & Multi JCh M.Samba Caramba: CAC, CACIB, NordW-13 & BOB
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi Ch M.Storm In A T-Cup: CH/EXC 1,res.Cacib & Best Male 2
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch, Multi W M.Hold On Tight: Vet/EXC 1, NordVW-13 & BOS-Vet
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch, EuW-13 Memorylane Game Set Match: res.Cacib & BB 2
* "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: Ch/EXC 3, CQ & BB 3
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: BB 4, NordVW-13 & BOB-Vet
* Thank You breederjudge Mr Johan Wulteputte from Belgium
Sampo going BOB!
15.12.2013 Finnish Winner Show
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup: CACIB, BOS & FiW-13
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: BB 3,FiVW-13 & BOB-Vet
* Thank You breederjudge Mrs. Nina Janger
Sulo going BOS!
Every day we also had Best Breedersgroup with Honorary Prize.
Unfortunately we could only participate in the big ring on friday but we did so with Pride and I think we looked pretty stylish too!
Liinu & Nina, Lexxy & Johanna, Hilde & Rekku and Saana & Diesel
Last but not least, Thank You to everyone who was so kind to take pictures of our hairies. It is not always easy to get great shots in the midst of all the hurry and commotion so it really is appreciated when someone goes that extra mile. These pics are courtesy of Johanna Korpijaakko (Rekku, Randy, Liinu, Sulo, Lexxy), Hilde Fredriksson (Sampo) & Mikko Marttinen (Breedersgroup), Thank You once more!
Lexxy, triple VW-13 with Johanna, shortlisted in BIS-Vet on Sunday
What a Classy way to end this weekend
A few M-Beardies have been X-rayed and eye-checked with some nice results. Thanks for screening your honeys, this is not only valuable information for me as a breeder, but also for you as owners.
* "Siiri", Memorylane Summertime Salsa: Hips A/A & Elbows 0/0 = EXC
* "Ossi", Memorylane This Kiss Is Magic: Hips A/A, Elbows 0/0 & Eyes OK
* "Sampo", Memorylane Samba Caramba: Hips B/C, Elbows 0/0 & Eyes OK
* "Muusa", Memorylane Paint Me Chocolina: Hips C/C, Elbows 0/0 and on
Eyes CD = Corneal Dystrofia (epitel) caused by excessive cholesteral on the
surface of the eye. This can be a nutritional problem or hereditary. A first
for us anyway. The good news is that the dog itself will not suffer from this.
Ossi enjoying a beautiful healthy day out!
December month happenings were opened in Slovenia this year. Kristina & her gang travelled all the way there and had a very succesful weekend
"Teo", Multi Jun CH Memorylane Leap Of Faith, took a leap into intermediate, where he finished EXCellently first. Overall he went 2nd Best male with CAC & res.Cacib, which will become real CACIB as winner is already Int.ch. In Slovenia it is also possible to use one adult CAC towards jun title and so Teo finished his SLO Jun CH!!!
Super job Kristina & Teo ♥
Thank you judge Mirja Lapanja
Tight stuff this concetration business......
(c)Marco Venaruzzo
The double-int shows of Herning were held in the beginning of November and the Beardie Speciality in Årslev, at the end of November. I had contemplated going to Herning myself, as last year was a very successful for us there, but decided it would be too expensive as I had just spent a fortune entering dogs to our big Helsinki shows at the end of the year....
Still, some M-lanes did go. Anders and his boys made the trip from Sweden. To Herning aswell as to Årslev. How great!
In tough competition, best result for "Alex", SE, DK & NO CH Memorylane Sunsational, was Best male 4. Thank You Susanne Lindberg for very valuable handlinghelp too! Youngster "Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba, can be a bit boisterous, but won his class EXCellently at every show and finished the season off in Style by going BM 3 and gaining his first CAC! Wayyy to GO Boys!
Many Congrats to Anders, Alex & Rumba
Thank You judges Rita Skadike-Kadina, Carol Mulcahy & Susanne Langhorst de Haan (last one breeder judge from kennel Scottsdale)
No pic from this show, but here is Anders & Rumba this past summer
(c)Anders Nielsen
Today there was organized a Speciality for Herding dogs, all the way in Croatia. Kristina and her dogs were entered and had a very nice day indeed... "Nami", Memorylane Kiss My Bumtsibum, got VP 2 in puppyclass and "Teo", Multi Jun Ch Memorylane Leap Of Faith, went BOB-Jun with Jun CAC and was also Jun Club Winner! Many Congrats Kristina!
Thank you judge Anne Indergaard
Teo & Kristina ♥
(c)Kaja Perkovic
Aaaand here I go againnn.... straight from nightshift to the show and then back to work after a looong 30 min break on the sofa
We had a bit of a rollercoaster-day and were not even spared of injury. But, still finishing with a smile on our faces, relying on good olde Girrrl Power! You guessed it, bests of today went to our ladies.....
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch, EUW-13 Memorylane Game Set Match, went BOB
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox took BB 3 & BOB-Vet
The boys were not quite as fortunate. Elvis still needs to settle down, this was his second show ever. Rekku took a slip in the ring and went lame. Sampo did an EXCellent job together with Hilde, going first in intermediate.
Many Thanks yet again to each and everyone helping in and out of the ring ♥
Thank You judge, Ms. Leni Finne.
Lovely Liinu ♥
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
Today "Teo", Multi Jun Ch Memorylane A Leap Of Faith, attended an Int. Show in Slovenia. He did just Awssooom, going BOB-Jun, Best Male over adult Ch aswell as BOS! Yeijjjj! Super Congrats Teo & Kristina
Thank You judge, Mr. Zlatko Kraljic
Handsome Mr.T ♥
pic by Marco Venaruzzo
This show is only one hour away from us, so quite the luxury. Still, I got in a terrible hurry in the morning as Beardies & Am.Akitas were totally overlapping and rings were very far from eachother. Super Thanks to Hilde for showing Terra-the-akita! They got BB 2 & CACIB, Yeijjj!
But, more info soon on that here: http://memorylaneakitas.webs.com/
In Beardies, "Elvis", M. Kiss The Lightning, was shown for the first time ever and he took Open/EXC 1, CQ & res.CAC! "Sulo", BISS, CIB & Multi Ch M. Storm In A T-Cup, went BM 3 with res.Cacib from Ch class. "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off Your Sox, BB 2 from vet class and Breedersclass BOB with Honorary prize.
The STAR of the day was clearly "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell, going best Male 1 from junior class! He finished BOS with CAC & BOB-Jun
At a few shows per year we also have BIS-Junior competition and Lahti was one of them. Elmo did really Super, making it to TOP 7!!! In the saturday final was representatives from most breeds in groups 1, 3, 5 & 10, so a LOT of dogs!
We are Very Proud of Mr. Elmo
Thanks to All in our team for the whole day... Johanna, Nana, Hilde, Sanni & Jenna!♥
Thank You judges... Ms. Satu Tanner (breed) & Ms. Leni Finne (Bis-jun)
* Unfortunately no camera at this show, but here is one of Elmo this summer *
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
Again I left for this trip straight after nightshift at work and also returned straight to nightshift with no rest inbetween. The drive is long from us and the weather was frosty & wintery for the first time this year, so we took it easy. Usually Seinäjoki show is super crowded, but this year there was plenty of space. This starts promising, right.....
Well, despite the outer stuff being on point, I have to say this was a show I´d rather skipped. Why? I have No clue what the judge was looking for. Results veeery mixed. All our dogs got Excellent and also really Super critiques, some even reading "I would be proud to own this dog", etc... Not even a single fault in Any dog, Wow! Still, ours were excused from the ring first. UmmmWhat???
Ok, God AND some judges work in mysterious ways.....
Fortunately I still have a good sence of humour, so we had quite the cheerful way home HUGE Thanks to Johanna for accompanying me all the way!
Also HUGE Thanks to our whole team for being such great sports, ♥U!
Judging was Mrs.Anne Indergaard
Here is "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch, Multi W Memorylane Hold On Tight, pictured
by Mikko Marttinen at another little show, just after gaining WVW-12 title....
Today he was Bos-vet
All the way in Bosnia-Herzegovina, it was time for "NamiNami", Memorylane Kiss My Bumtsibum, to attend her 2nd show-weekend ever. Still a baby at 4,5 months old, but already showing like a Pro
On saturday at the National show Nami went BOB-baby & BEST IN SHOW 3 Baby!
Sunday at International show was reserved for the Jackpot....
BEST IN SHOW 1 Baby!!! WoooooW, Momma is sooooo PROUD! ♥
Many CONGRATS Kristina
Thank You All judges!
Here is awesome pic of Nami from Saturday morning, preparing for the show ♥
(c)Kristina Korpar
Today was the time to train with youngsters and I did bring along one "pro" to show the ropes too This was a show with Specialities for all groups but still divided in separate parts. Ours was for Herdingdogs & Spitzhounds. I first thought we were supposed to be in the ring on sunday 6.10 so a bit of panic with trying to organize overlapping stuff during the week....
The show itself went more than well and I was very happy with the results
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, BM 3 & res.CAC
* "Sampo", JWW-13 & Balt JCh M. Samba Caramba: Open/EXC 1, CQ, BM 1, CAC & BOS!
* "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle: Jun/EXC 2
* "Nelli", Memorylane Reign Of Gold: Open/VG 3 (due to being veeeery bald )
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 1, CQ, BB 1 & BOB!
* Breedersclass: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
BIG Thanks to the whole Team for a Super day!
Thank You judges Alar Müürisepp & Harry Tast.
Sampo, Elmo, Liinu & Vickan
(c)Pawdium
In Denmark there was the KBHV-show. Our southern Swedish filial was attending. Anders travelled with his boys and they had a very nice day indeed
"Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba, WON again the juniorclass with CQ and also finished 4th Best Male with res.CAC. In addition to this, the judge came after the ring specifically to say to Anders; "You have a future STAR here". How great was that, Thank YOU judge, Mr. Peter Harsanyi!
Rumba ♥
(c)Gertie Björklund
But the day was not over yet, also Rumbas uncle, "Alex", S & N & DK CH Memorylane Sunsational, attended. He also did Great, finishing Best Male 3! Special Thanks to Anneli Dahl for handling Alex in BM!
And many Congrats to Anders & the Boys
Alex ♥
(c)Anders Nielsen
Finally it was time to introduce the newest member to the M-team....
She is Princess "Madde", Alistair´s Tailmormade. Thank You Nina & Johan for trusting this beauty to us. Madde lives with Piia and her older Beardie Nata and the girls have a ball together. Piia has also trained Madde Superbly for the shows and I couldn´t be happier, Thank You Piia ♥
This w/e there was 2 separate puppyshows at the same location, how perfect.
Both days Madde went BOB-puppy with Honorary Prize from the 5-7 month class. On saturday she also took BEST IN GROUP 1!!! WOOW, sooo Happy!!!
Madde was jointly handled by me & Piia through the weekend.
Thank You judges, Mr. Unto Timonen & Mrs. Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari.
Only mobile-phone for pics, so a bit blurry.
However, quality of M VERY clear
This has been a w/e for the Kiddies!
All the way in Croatia, "NamiNami", Memorylane Kiss My Bumtsibum, made her debute at nearly 4 months young. The judges comment for Nami was "This is very very beautiful baby. Too bad she can't get BOB" (over ch male).....
Way to Go Kristina & Nami!!! ♥
Thank You judge Jadranka Mijatovic
Standing sooo Pretty!
(c)Kaja Perkovic
Every year my "hubby" Jouni, goes for many weeks on a hunting-trip to Northern Finland. It is almost like a spiritual journey.... aswell as primitive
Jouni hunts only birds, not big game at all. He also enjoys nature-walking & photographing a lot. He has 2 English Setters, who likewise enjoy the forest-life. Both are purely from show-lines but still have an incredible zest for hunting. I think this is how it should be! One should not rule out the other. Also, with a "beautiful" = Healthy construction, it is WAY EASIER to run around the forest for hours on end.... This year, the younger setter "Merlin", EEJW-12 Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox, accompanied Jouni and what a Great trip they have had!
Did I do good dad? Got u a yummy Capercaillie!
(c)Jouni Hakonen
Hmm, could there be a w/e with only one show....? No, not so often....
So even now I also went on Sunday. BUT, this time with only one dog. Yes, really! I wanted to make it a day for me & Leo.
This was a Group Speciality for Herdingdogs, Sighthounds & Terriers.
For some reason I was quite nervous and it didn´t help that Beardies were almost the last breed in the ring, so we had to wait quite a while. Finally it was our turn and Leo got what I soooo hoped for.... his final CAC! So now he is officially FI CH, LtJW-12, LvJW-12, EeJW-12, NordJW-12, World Club Junior W-12 Sandauri Lion King! YEEEIJ!
Thank You Sari Siltavuori for taking this lovely pic of Leo after the ring!
Today we went to a show in Porvoo. I almost didn´t make it in time as they had changed the location. I drove to the old place (where the show has been since birth of Jesus.... ok, not quite, but almost anyway) and there was Cirkus Finlandia! GAAH! Need to start reading those show-letters now..... Then a bit of panic set on as I didn´t have a navigator in my little Mazda, so I drove with window down and asked tons of people for directions. FINALLY got to the right spot but then I was in a MAD Hurry! Stuff was flying out of the car like I was Flash Gordon and the parking guy was yapping at me "this is not an un-load zone"..... Well, it is NOW! Fortunately the girls came to help and I could remove the car. Actually to a "non-parking zone" as the parking was full.... Maybe all this should have been a "sign" that I should have turned around and gone home
Ok, can´t win ´em all and did have reasonable results, but I didn´t quite agree / grasp some of the judges, Mrs. Anita Whitmarsh, ideas, even if she was a very pleasantly behaving lady....
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, BM 4, CAC & BOB-Jun
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXCellent 3rd & CQ
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch & Multi W M. Hold On Tight: BM 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & BB 2
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch M. Strike A Pose: Ch/EXC 4, CQ & BB 4
* Breedersclass today Silver with Honorary prize
HUGE Thanks girls; Marika, Noora, Jonna & Sanni for helping with our personal Circus! Many Thanks & Congrats to all other helpers & owners alike!
Elmo in action at a previous show as today we didn´t have a camera with us....
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
In the middle of September "Roope", FI & EE CH Memorylane A Pirates Party, was invited to join a obedience team to compete for the National Championship. Tiina & Roope have been doing obedience mainly for fun, so it was to everybodys astonishment (Tiinas too!) that Roopes performance lead their team to WIN! So, now we can conclude that Fun & expertise don´t rule eachother out
Super Congrats Tiina, Roope & Team!
Here we GO again..... Today it was time for Let´s GO All-breed National Show in Vantaa. Fortunately this is very close to us as my own car still is in Sweden being repaired and I had to squeeze a ton of stuff & dogs in a hrmm, bit more interesting vehicle.... Oh well, it was sooo worth a few extra drops of sweat as the results were sunny & hot like the weather....
Diesel & Wilma, pic by Rami Niemi
* "Pave", Memorylane Designed To Party: Open/Very Good 2nd
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXC 1, CQ, BM 1 & BOB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch & Multi W M. Hold On Tight: BM 2 & BOB-Vet
* "Gloria", EEJW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Jun/EXC 1 & CAC
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 3 & BB 3
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch M. Strike A Pose: Ch/EXC 1, CQ, BB 1 & BOS
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Rekku, Wilma & Liinu: BEST IN SHOW 2!!!!
Fun idea to make a key-chain right at the showsite from a winning pic!
(c)Mario Blagaila
Suuuuper Thanks to ALL in our Team, helping in and out of the ring.....
Hilde, Mari, Marika, Jonna, Johanna, Sanni & Rami.
I hope I didn´t forget anyone, if yes, I will blame it on the heat-stroke
Thank You judges, Mr. Michael Leonard (breed) & Mrs Ligita Zake (Bis-breeder).
As we were getting ready for our show, Kristina travelled with her gang to Croatias neighbour-country and there to a city whos name I sooo cannot pronounce
Oh well, no matter.... Kristina had lovely success with her boy "Teo", Memorylane Leap Of Faith, who got JCAC & his 5th! Jun title; HU JCH aswell as Jun BOB & shortlisted for JBIS with Huge competition! Well Done Kristina & Teo!!!
Today there was one more M-lane attending a Show. Anders had travelled to the beautiful island of Öland, off the coast of Sweden, to compete. Yet again the boys had a lovely day.... "Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba, WON Junior males with CQ. Well Done!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Anita Whitmarsh
(c)Anders Nielsen
Once per year, there is held a herding Championship-competition-of-the-Year for Beardies. Johanna loves to do herding with her girls and despite that they come entirely from show-lines, they are SUPER herders! This makes me extremely Happy as it really prooves a point I have made for years.... Form & Function should go together! Good construction (what we also call Beauty in the showring) will enable the dog to work in a most efficient matter. Also ability & good temperament is required, but withouth the proper healthy construction, it is like putting a Ferrari-motor into a Lada.... it goes fast for a moment, but then breaks. So, this is why I firmly believe that both construction & temper are equally important and there should not be separate show- & workinglines. So, how did the girls do then....?
"Pixie", Memorylane Thirty Sec To Mars and her mommy "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox, BOTH WON their classes!!!!
Lexxy also became TOP HERDER of the Entire trial!!!!
WAT TO GOOOOO, SUPER CONGRATS!!!!! ♥♥♥
Lexxy at Work!
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
So it was time for the second BIG trip for this year. First WDS and now EDS. This is actually the first time I have made these both in one year and what a good thing I did....

On 25.8 we started our loooong journey from Finland to Switzerland.... 5800km alltogether for this trip. Also a few stop-overs with Beardie-friends, Thank You Liz & Flora for Super accommondations! ♥
Then a Huge part of such long trips is the drivingdrivingdriving..... Until the car broke.... UAAH! It had been making a horrible sound for a while but somehow I kept hoping it would last all the way home. Well, it didn´t. Fortunately the breakdown happened on the way back, close to Liz in Sweden, so help was near, Thank You Niclas for towing us to your place in the middle of the night!
Thanks also to Kirsi, Kia, Suski & Tiia, who squeezed our gang into their car and transported us the final bit, from Skåne to Finland

But was the trip worth all this? OH YES IT WAS!!!!
On thursday there was a CACIB show, which started this show-cluster. Judging was Mr. Christian Eymar-Dauphin from France. We walked away with "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba, taking BOB-Jun & "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match, winning CH-class with CAC aswell as res.CACIB! Also our breedersclass was shortlisted in BIS!
Sampo on the move
Next day it was time for EDS.... Sampo was up first and he finished third in jun males. Then next one from our team was "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party. Hilde showed him and they did Awesome.... VICE EUROPEAN WINNER 2013!!!
Hilde & Diesel, DO have a reason to SMILE
Next up was veteranclass.... I was showing "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH & Multi W Memorylane Hold On Tight, and he was finding some veeeery interesting smells on the carpet. I really had a handful in trying to make him show nicely for me.... but he did it! And gained the title of EUROPEAN VETERAN WINNER 2013! YAAY!
Glad someone captured Rekku the few moments he was standing still
At this point I felt we had already got soooo much, so I sent the girls on their merry way as I couldn´t imagine we would get anything more. How wrong was I....
There was still "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match, to go. And THAT she indeed did... The judges comments to me was that this girl immediately caught his eye when she came in the ring and he was very pleased that she moved & carried herself so naturally like he hoped she would do. He also liked that the coat was not exaggerated and she had a happy Beardie-spirit. These words were important to me as that is how I view Liinu also ♥
And so Liinu became EUROPEAN WINNER 2013, SWISS CH aswell as BEST OF BREED!!!!
!!! WOOOW, sooooooooo HAPPPYYYYYY !!!
This was the first time we showed under Mr. Michael Forte from Ireland and I was extremely Honoured that he thought so highly of our entire gang!
I also want to express my Heartfelt THANKS to ALL from our wonderful Team who have made this possible; Owners, handlers & groomers alike ♥
Special Thanks for on-location handling-team, Hilde, Nea & Tiia, U were a HUGE help! And to TOP this Perfect day off, Hilde showed mother-son-team Liinu & Diesel to....
BEST IN SHOW 2 BRACE!!!
All I can say is that I´m ever so happy and grateful that hard work, dedication & determination DO pay off.... Also, there is no need for special tricks or politics and that´s how it SHOULD be! Might be living in a "Nina-bubble" but that´s not always a bad thing
Thank You Mari Ashworth for great travelling-company and Thank You ALL who welcomed us with open arms & sincere congratulations, your kindness meant a LOT to me ♥
Today we went to a show right nextdoor to us, beautiful Tervakoski Int. We had a change of judge, but still went and had a lovely day. Mr. Rainer Vuorinen liked our bunch very much and we did very well. I was happy with his nice compliments of my breedingwork aswell as constructive breedingthoughts for the future. Results are below....

* "Randy", Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth: Jun/EXC 1
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXC 3, CQ & BM 3
* "Mandy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: Ch/EXCellent
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match: Best Bitch 1, CACIB & BOS
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: BOB-Vet & shortlisted in BIS-Vet!
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Liinu, Lexxy & Mandy: BOB with Honorary Prize
Thank You to ALL involved & many Congrats!
Specials to Johanna, Jonna & Janette for being a very valuable help ♥
BOS Liinu & BOB Ovenslope Prince Charming
(c)Jukka Hietanen
On the same w/e, 17.-18.8.2013, there was another show waaay up in northern Sweden. One of our golden oldies attended. "Leevi", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Big Ben Jammin. He had an more than Awesome day, taking it all.....
Best Male, BOB & CAC, which made him SWE CH!!! What a day!
Little did we know that only about 2 weeks later Leevi would no longer be with us..... he was showing no sign of pain until only a day before.
Rapidly spreading cancer was the diagnosis. Rest in Peace Dear boy ♥
Everyone who has met Leevi was surely touched by him, really a BIG character this fella! Our Sincerest condolances to his whole family for their loss *HUGS*
♥Leevi with his handler & Friend, Saana
Leevi became almost 10 years old..... 18.09.2003 - 03.09.2013
On the other side of the pond there was another show and one M-boy attended, with pretty nice results I might add. "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba took 2 X Jun CAC, went JBOB on sunday and was shortlisted in JBIS!
Not too bad first trip to Estonia Many Congrats Teija & Timo!
Thank You Mimmi & Mirka for great handling!
And Thanks also to the judges.
Sampo & Mimmi having a HUG ♥
After yesterdays "BIG BANG", we still had the widest smile ever going on.....
And it wasn´t in vain today either, as the wonderful results kept pouring in
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, Best Male 2 & CAC
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXC 1, CQ & BOS
* "Mandy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & BB 3
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match: BOB & BIG 3!!!!
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: BOB-Vet
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Liinu, Lexxy & Mandy: BOB with Honorary Prize
Big Congrats to All!
Huge Thanks yet again to every helping hand in and out of the ring!!!
Thank You judges, Mrs. Helin Kasuk-Tenson (breed) & Mr. Igor Selimovic (group)
Mommy Liinu & son Diesel, soooo Lovely ♥
(c)Petri Örling/Pasada
The rainy weather continued and we nearly didn´t get to the show as my car started choking on the way there. I thought Omg, what next.... Well, usually if something bad happens, there will be something good next, the law of karma and all that....
And so it did, we had one of the best showdays EVER!
Liinu WON the GROUP and went BEST IN SHOW 2!!!! and Lexxy BEST IN SHOW 4 VET!!!!
WOOOOOW, I´m bouncing around and will never stop smiliiiiiing
Results of all doggies below.....
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, Best Male 1, CAC & BOS
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXC 1, CQ & Best Male 2
* "Mandy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: Ch/VG 2... umm, ???
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match: BOB, BIG 1 & BIS 2!!!!!!!!
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: BB 2, BOB-Vet & BIS 4 Vet!!!!
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Liinu, Lexxy & Mandy: BOB with Honorary Prize
HUGE CONGRATS to the doggies owners, especially Jaana & Johanna!
Thank You TONS for helping in and out of the ring Johanna, Pilvi, Suvi!
Enourmous THANKS to the judges, Mrs. Astrid Lundava (breed), Mr. Nenad Davidovic (group) & Mr. Zoran Brankovic (bis)
Liinu after her groupwin, before the rain & mud....
(c)Petri Örling / Pasada Ky
In Sweden the southern boys have been on the GO again....
On 10.8 there was a Int show in Ronneby and on 25.8 a Nat show in Ljungskile.
At Both shows they finished 1st in juniorclass, with CQ! In Ljungskile also BM 3!
Many Congrats Anders & "Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba
Thank You judges, Mr. Martin Johansson (Ronneby) & Mr. Mats Lindborg (Ljungskile)
Pic at another show by Niclas Rundberg
One more long-distance show for us, it seems they will never end.... AND driving through the night too, Uh. But, we do this by choice. This w/e the sunshine was over. Both weatherwise aswell as resultwise. Oh well, can´t win ´em all, right?!
SATURDAY
* "Nöpö", FI Ch Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & Best Male 4
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: Vet/EXC 1, CQ & BOB-Vet
* "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba: Int/EXC 1, CQ, res.CAC & res.Cacib
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 2, CQ, BB 2 & res.Cacib
* Breedersclass with Nöpö, Diesel, Rekku & Liinu: BOB & Honorary Prize
SUNDAY
* "Nöpö", FI Ch Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Ch/EXCellent job
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXCellent job
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: BM 4, BOB-Vet & Shortlisted in Bis-Vet!
* "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba: Int/EXC 1, CQ, BM2, CAC & res.Cacib
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 3, CQ & Best Bitch 3
* Breedersclass with Nöpö, Diesel, Rekku & Liinu: BOB & Shortlisted in Bis Breeder!
Whaddyamean wet & muddy.... who?..... where?
(c)Marketta Fredriksson
Many THANKS & supporting HUGS to All in our team for this heavy wet w/e!
I am very Happy & Proud that we kept the M-flag flying and our spirits high
Juha & Irene, Hilde, Pilvi, Sanni and Timo & Teija!
Judging was done on saturday by Mr. Alan Jones, Italy and on sunday by Mrs. Cathrina Dunne, Ireland. Special Thx to the Bis-Breederjudge on sunday, Mr. Jose Tomas Delgado from Spain, who chose us to TOP 8 from a LOT of breedersgroups!
So it was time yet again to make one of those long trips. Iisalmi is about 5h away, to the east. Fortunately our ring didn´t start until the afternoon so we could leave in the morning. Yes, it was early, but not night. Hot day again, with Hot results...
* "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, CAC, BM 1, BOB-Jun & BOS
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: BB 3, BOB-Vet & Shortlisted in Bis-Vet!
* "Nöpö", FI Ch Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 3 & CQ
* "Gloria", EEJW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Jun/EXCellent
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Strike A Pose: Ch/EXC 2, CQ, BB 2 & res.Cacib
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: BB 1, CACIB, BOB & Group 4!!!
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Nöpö, Wilma & Liinu: BOB & Honorary Prize
Big Congrats & Thanks to our entire Team again, U are sooo ♥
Juha & Irene, Sari, Jonna, Saana, Liisa, Maisu & Aatu and Timo & Teija!
Thank You judges, Mr. Antonio Di Lorenzo & Mr. Benny Blid Von Schedvin (group)
BOS Sampo & BOB Liinu
(c)Saana Pirinen
Another show out west, this time a bit closer, only 2h driving each way. The weather treated us well again and we had a sunny day. Also resultwise!
* "Leo", Multi Winner Sandauri Lion King: Open/EXC 2
* "Pave", Memorylane Designed To Party: Open/EXC 1, Best Male 3 & CAC
* "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle: Jun/EXC 1, CQ & CAC
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch M. Strike A Pose: Ch/EXC, CQ & Best Bitch 2
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: BOB-Vet,
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: BB 1, BOB & Best In Group 3!
* Breedersclass with Pave, Liinu, Wilma & Lexxy: BOB & Honorary Prize
Huge CONGRATS to ALL families!
Thank You for Great help Mirka, Oona, Rami & Especially Johanna
Thank You judges, Mr. Kresten Scheel (breed) & Mr. Robert Bambach (group)
Vickan & Mirka posing with their 1st CAC!
(c)Lavinya Vihantola
Todays show was veeeery close to us, only 45min drive, what luxury! We had a sunny day and the results turned out to be sunny too
* "Mandy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: Ch/EXC 1, Best Bitch 2 & CACIB
* "Maya", *CIB,FI,EE,LT Ch Memorylane Within Temptation:Ch/EXC 2, BB 3 & res.Cacib
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: Best Male 1, CACIB & BOS
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: BOB-Vet, BOB & BIS 4 Vet!
* Breedersclass with the above dogs: BOB & "BIS 5", soooo close....
Thank You & Congrats to All helping hands, Hilde, Sofi & especially Marika!
Thank You judges, Breed-specialist, Ms. Tarja Löfman, kennel Lawnlake & Mr. Frank Kane, UK (Bis-Vet)
Lexxy moving out in the sun
(c)Mikko Marttinen
Today we headed towards the west-coast, some 3h from us. The weather was yet again sunny, actually almost tropical. Fortunately we got some shade from the tent, so we "frosty Finns" survived. I think the judge coped way better as he was all the way from Uruguay.... Mr. Sergio Pizzorno was a nice aquaintance and we had a lovely day!
* "Randy", EEJW-13 Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, BM 3 & CAC
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: Ch/EXC 2, BM 2 & res.Cacib
* "Gloria", EEJW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Jun/EXC 1, CQ & CAC
* "Mandy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: EXCellent job in Ch-class
* "Maya", *CIB,FI,EE,LT Ch Memorylane Within Temptation:Ch/EXC 1, BB 1, CACIB & BOB!
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: BOB-Vet, BOB & BIS 1 Vet!!!
* Breedersclass with the above dogs: BOB & Honorary Prize
Thank You & Congrats to All helpers, Mirka, Sari & especially Johanna & Marika!
Lexxy on Top of the world....
(c)Petri Örling / Pasada Ky
Aaaaand agaaaain we opted this w/e to go for the bigger International All-breed shows that were far away from us, instead of a closer smaller show for only part of the groups. We drove all night with Hilde and our stories kept getting veeery funny by the end of the road. In our own minds anyway, hehe
At the Tornio show we noticed that all other Beardies were Swedish in one way or another and we had the only Finnish bred entries.
Needless to say that I was quite PROUD that our dogs took BOB & BOS aswell as some other nice placements too.....
SATURDAY
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 1 & CQ
* "Jönssi", FI Ch Memorylane Sonata Arctica: Ch/EXC 3
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BOB-Vet, BOB & BIS-VET 2!!!
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 1, CQ & BOS
* "Maya", FI, EE & LT Ch Memorylane Within Temptation: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & Best bitch 3
* Breedersclass with Liinu, Maya, Rekku & Elmo: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
4 combinations and ages between 1-9 years.... Looking sooo Nice ♥
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
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SUNDAY
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 3
* "Jönssi", FI Ch Memorylane Sonata Arctica: Ch/EXC 1, Best Male 2 & CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: Best Male 1, BOB-Vet & BOS
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: BOB & Shortlisted in Group
* "Maya", FI, EE & LT Ch Memorylane Within Temptation: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & Best bitch 2
* Breedersclass with Liinu, Maya, Rekku & Elmo: BOB & Honorary Prize
Rekku with Hilde & me with Liinu, both days BOB & BOS
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
Thank You yet again to the powers in front & behind all of these dogs. Everyone is not visible in the ring, but are a equally valued part of each dogs success ♥ U!!! Super Congrats to ALL! Special Thanks to Hilde for making this long journey with me. What a future this wonderful girl will have ahead of her in the dogworld!
Thank You Judges!
On saturday we had Mr. Jesper Andersson from Sweden (Breed), Mrs. Mona Selbach from Norway (Bis-breeder) & Mr. Miklos Levente from Hungary (Bis-Vet), so a very accomplished panel for sure. On sunday, our breedjudge was also a very esteemed Lady, Mrs. Birgitta Svarstad from Sweden. She was extra thorough as she was also teaching a judges aspirant, so no free rides here
Thank You ALL!
Did we opt for some smaller, close-by shows this w/e..... No. Went to the most farthest & biggest ones and did so with Great success!
SATURDAY
* "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba: Int/EXC 1, CQ, BM 4 & CAC
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BOB-Vet
* "Nöpö", FI Ch Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Best Male 2 & CACIB
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Show Me The Party: BOB & shortlisted in Group
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Best bitch 2 & res.Cacib
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Lexxy, Liinu & Java: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
Liinu, Rekku, Diesel & Nöpö, a very even and typy group ♥
(c)Petri Örling / Pasada Ky
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SUNDAY
* "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba: Int/EXC 1, CQ, BM 2, CAC & CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BM 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Nöpö", FI Ch Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 2
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Show Me The Party: BOB & Best In Group 3!!!
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: BOS & CACIB
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Lexxy, Liinu & Java: BOB & shortlisted to Top 8!
Diesel on the very sunny third podium
(c)Petri Örling / Pasada Ky
My warmest Thanks & Congrats to our entire crew for this magnificient weekend!
We had a wonderful time and a really nice spirit. Thank You to ALL helping hands in and out of the ring, it did get quite busy at times.
Thank You Judges!
Saturdays breedjudge was Mr. Istvan Laszlo from Hungay and Bis-Breeder was done by Mr. Bas Bosh from the Netherlands. Sundays breedjudge, Mr. Bill Walkey, came all the way from Canada and was very particulate on correct herding-dog movement. Made me even more happy that he appreciated our dogs so highly! Groupjudge was Mr. Iuza Beradze from Georgia. Thanks again ALL!
This w/e there was also a double showcluster in southern Sweden....
Here lives a few M-lanes and it was time for the youngest one to have a go in the rings. "Rumba", Memorylane Ready To Rumba, made his junior-class debute and had a lovely w/e.... On saturday at the Int show he won his class and on sunday at the Nat show, he came second. Both days with CQ! Well Done Anders & Rumba!
Thank you judges, Mr. Jan de Gids (saturday) & Mr. Bengt-Åke Bogren (sunday)
Pic by Pernilla Engstrand
I didn´t think there was going to be any M-doggies at this show, but got pleasantly surprised as I heard "Unski", FI CH Memorylane Superman Tonight had attended. Unski is still waiting for his jacket, but did nicely anyway. He finished Best Male 2!
Many Congrats & Thanks to judge, Ms. Päivi Eerola
Today we had only a couple of hours drive from us but it felt like the parking-lot was a couple additional hours of walk from the actual venue, haha
The weather was interesting, a huge black cloud was hovering above us all day but fortunately there was only a few drops of rain.
We had a nice day and rrreallly SUPER results!
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 2, CQ, BM 3 & res.CAC
* "Velor", Multi Winner Sandauri Night Velor: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, BM 2 & CAC
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BOB-Vet, BOB & BEST IN GROUP 1!
* "Muusa", Memorylane Paint Me Chocolina: Open/ Very Good 2
* "Java", Memorylane Princes On The P: Open/EXCellent 1
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 1, CQ & Best bitch 2
* "Lyyli", FI Ch Memorylane On A Mission To Kiss: Ch/EXC 2, CQ & Best bitch 3
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: BOS-Vet & BOS
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Lexxy, Liinu & Java: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
Huge Congrats to everyone, especially Maisu & Aatu for Rekkus big win ♥
Big Thanks to All helping to make this day possible, especially Hilde, who travelled with me. Thank you judges, Mr. Antonio Di Lorenzo & Mrs. Elzbieta Chwalibog
Rekku posing along with the sponsor-food.... named Rekku! How fun is that
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
Today there were many shows but unfortunately I had to go to work. Still happy to be cheered up by so many nice reports. This one being from the very north of Sweden....
"Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Show Me The Party went BM 2, got the CAC -> SE CH! aswell as res. Cacib. "Big brother" Leevi, CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Big Ben Jammin, went Best Male 3 & BOB-Vet. Well DONE boys & girls!
Thank You Saana for handling Diesel.
Thank you judge, Mr. Jean Jaques Dupas
Brand new champion.... still awesome despite the mud
(c)Liisa Satomaa
Today it was time for "Teo", Memorylane Leap Of Faith, to be shown in his new hometown. He did a nice job and won the heart of the judge so much so that he took JBOB & also BOB over a champion! Thus he finished his CRO JCH! Also, he was shortlisted in the group. Way to GO Kristina & Teo ♥
Thank You judge Jadranka Mijatovic
These shows I was not attending to either, but young Mr. Velor took a turn in his old homecountry. He did splendidly, gaining 2 x JCAC and going JBOB. This was his final appearance in junior class and he can now be titled as HeJW-12, SIW-13, SIJW-13, LTJW-13, LVJW-13, TLNJW-13, TLNW-13, EE JCH, LT JCH, LV JCH, BALT JCH, RU JCH & SI JCH* Sandauri Night Velor. Thank You Kristina Savina for helping handle Velor to his newest title. Thank you judges.
This show is very close to us so it almost felt like luxury to attend. But, so we wouldn´t get Too comfortable, there was a refreshing local shower, just at the time of Beardies in the ring. Fortunately we were on in the morning so there was time to dry ourselves aswell as the doggies before running in the the finals
Liinu on the GOOOO!
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, Best Male 4 & CAC
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: Ch/EXC 1, CQ & Best Male 2
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: Vet/EXC 1, BOB-Vet & BOS
* "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle: Jun/EXC 2
* "Gloria", EEJW-13 Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Jun/EXC 1, CQ, CAC & BB 2
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 1, CQ & BOB
* Breedersclass with Jesse, Rekku, Elmo & Liinu: BOB & Honorary Prize
Thank You judge Mrs. Brenda Banbury
Thanks to every single helping hand in and out of the ring, you are Super!
Congratulations to All owners ♥
Liinu & Rekku relaxing after the rings
Both pics (c) Jouni Hakonen
This w/e the adventure-trips took our gang to faraway Rovaniemi, which is situated in Lapland, close to the arctic circle. I had to work on saturday until the late evening, then we drove almost all night and went to the show on sunday. Drove all the way back on monday, dropped the dogs quickly off home and continued to work once again on the nightshift.... crazy stuff, I must admit :P
* "Svenne", NordJW-09 Typografen´s Netscape Navigator: Open/EXC 1, CQ & res.CAC
* "Velor", Multi Winner Sandauri Night Velor: Intermediate/EXC 1, CQ, BM 3 & CAC
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Show Me The Party: BM 2 & res. Cacib
* "Nöpö", FI Ch Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: BOB & CACIB
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: BOS & CACIB
* "Leevi", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Big Ben Jammin: BM 4, BOB-Vet & BIS 1 Vet!!!!
* Breedersclass with Nöpö, Diesel, Leevi & Liinu: BOB & Honorary Prize
Thank You ALL for help in and out of the ring. Especially my travelbuddy Jonna!
Many Congratulations for these wonderful results ♥
Thank You judges Mrs. Ricky Gouws & Mrs. Pirjo Aaltonen
Leevi standing Proud!
(c)Liisa Satomaa
Whilst we were very far up north, beyond the polar circle, another M-lane was way down south, in the sunshine of Croatia..... Kristina & her boy "Teo", Memorylane Leap Of Faith, had an awesome day! Teo got Jun CAC, JBOB, BOB & Best In Group 3!!!
What a Great Birthday present for both dog (24.6) & owner (26.6), CONGRATS ♥
Thank You judge Mr. Milivoje Urošević
On the piedestal
(c)Kristina Korpar
Today was the much-awaited "event-of-the-year".... In Finland we only have one breed Speciality, no regional ones, etc. so THIS is IT!
There was an entry of 53 and we had a lovely day. Not so many M:s in the ring as usually but Thank You to those who came, I was so Proud of u All ♥
It was also Great to see some tourist-M:s, who just came for a cuddle.
Sampo enjoyed his day too!
(c)Sanna Jääskeläinen
* "Sampo", JWW-13 Memorylane Samba Caramba: Jun/EXC 3, CQ & Best Groomed In Show
* "Roope", FI Ch Memorylane A Pirates Party: Ch/EXC, shortlisted to 6 best
* "Jönssi", FI Ch & EE JCh, EEW-11 & EEJW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Ch/EXCellent
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi Ch M. Storm In A T-Cup: BEST IN SHOW!!!!!
Sulo, moments before his wonderful win ♥
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
* "Lyyli", fresh FI Ch Memorylane On A Mission To Kiss: Ch/EXCellent
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXCellent 3 & CQ
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Angel On A Mission: Vet/Very Good 5
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off You Sox: BB 4 & BEST IN SHOW VETERAN!
Lexxy and her lovely balanced moves ♥
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
By breedersclass the rain had started to pour down. Our group consisted of Sulo, Roope, Lexxy & Liinu and we went BIS 2. We are in the pink attire plus one "Darth Vader", that being me On the left, the BIS 1 group, kennel Oldbear. Alltogether there was 5 teams attending. Breedersclass pics (c)Kenneth Holmberg
Suuuuper CONGRATS to each and everyone!
We got lovely individual critiques too, including construction, coats & movement.
Well Done ALL! BIG HUGS & Thank You once again for a Lovely day ♥
Thank you breederjudge, Mrs. Nina Janger
Today it was time to travel to the east-coast for a change. We had a sunny, but veeeery windy day. Still, the judge took a liking to our dogs and so we had a marvellous day!
"Roope", EE Ch Memorylane A Pirates Party, was visiting from Estonia....
Best Male 1, CAC -> FI CH!, CACIB, BOB & Best In Group 4!!!
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko, pictured the next day at Speciality
* "Jönssi", FI Ch EEJW-11, EEW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Ch/EXC 1, BM 2 & res. Cacib
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: Ch/EXC 2, Best Male 3
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: BM 4, BOB-Vet & BIS 2 Vet!!!
* "Lyyli", Memorylane On A Mission To Kiss: Open/EXC 1, CAC -> FI CH! & BB 3
* "Lucy", Memorylane Angel On A Mission: Vet/EXC 1, BB 4 & BOS-Vet
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: BB 2 & res. Cacib
* "Mandy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Praise My Name: BB 1, CACIB & BOS
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Roope, Liinu & Mandy: BOB & Shortlisted among 6 best
Many Congrats to ALL! Especially Roopes owners Tiina & Rasmus as they made the trip all the way from Estonia. Thank YOU handlers, groomers & helpers!
Thank you judges Ann Cuthbert (breed), Colm Hastings (group) & Laura Cox (Bis-Vet)
Mandy going Bos
(c)Jenni Heikkinen
Today we attended the speciality for toy- & herdingdogs, only a couple of hours from us. It was a very hot day, mixed with some heavy thunder. Fortunately only a few tiny drops of rain, the cloudline passed us just by. Still, we had a nice day with great results.....
* "Elmo", Memorylane On The Wild Side: Jun/VG 3
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Holy Man: Ch/EXC 1 , BM 1 & BOS
* "Vickan", Memorylane So What If I Wiggle: Jun/EXC 2
* "Maya", FI & EE Ch Memorylane Within Temptation: Ch/EXC 3
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: BB 2, BOB-Vet & BIS 1 Vet!!!
* "Molli", Multi Winner Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: BB 1, CAC -> FI CH! & BOB
* Breedersgroup with Elmo, Jesse, Lexxy & Maya: BOB & BIS 4!
Left to right Maya, Lexxy, Jesse & Elmo
(c)Pawdium
Many Congrats to each and everyone!
Thank You to All handlers & groomers alike. Specials to Marika, who was travelling with me again
Thanks judges, Mrs. Helen Hegarty (Breed & Bis-Vet) and Mr. Ronnie Tolson (Bis-br)
Molli ~ fresh new FI Ch!
(c)Seija Vahtera
As we were elsewhere, Laura took "Svenne", NordJW-09 Typografen´s Netscape Navigator, to this show. Tuuri = Luck in Finnish, but no shuch thing here. The verdict was that Svenne was not one, but two dogs (how lucky for us, 2 for the price of 1 ) and thus only EXC/1 from Open dogs. Svenne was the only male at this show.
Can´t say that I agree with the verdict this time.....
Thanks Laura for putting up a good effort anyway.
Judging was done by Mrs. Nina Janger, kennel Bristregal
We were long gone from Hungary but Kristina returned. Well, it is a bit closer for her as she only travels from Croatia ;)
"Teo", Memorylane Leap Of Faith, had a nice day and so he got his first HU JCAC!
Many Congrats Kristina ♥
Thank you judge Mr. Laszlo Istvan
Relaxing downtown after the show
(c)Kristina Korpar
Today I got a shocking wake-up from my hubby as he had got a call from Marika, who had waited for me already a bit. I had overslept! Like 2 hours!!! I rushed like MAD around for 10 min, getting all my stuff, whilst dogs were out in the yard. Then had 30min to drive to Helsinki (50km and a Lot of traffic-lights!) as our ship was leavin...g in 45min. PANIC! I called Christa to bring Gloria by taxi to the harbour as there was No time to pick her up at her house. Also asked Christa to try and hold the ferry, which she did like a champ ♥ Picked up Marika on the way by a traffic-light. Drove like a Formula 1 driver and we made it!!!! OMG, what a close call!
Then I had to get a cabin as I definitely had to shower and get dressed too
All was worth the hassle as our results were Awesome.....
* "Velor", Multi Winner Sandauri Night Velor: Jun/EXC 2, res.EEJW-13
* "Randy", Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth: Jun/EXC 1, EEJW-13, BOB-Jun
* Roope", Memorylane A Pirates Party: Open/EXC 1, CAC -> EE CH! CACIB & BOB
* "Gloria", Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Jun/EXC 1, EEJW-13 & BOS-Jun
* "Sohvi", Multi CH Memorylane Steppin Out To Party:
Ch/EXC 1, CAC - > EE CH! CACIB -> New International Ch = CIB! & BOS
* Breedersgroup with Roope, Sohvi & Gloria: BOB & Honorary Prize
* All the above M-lanes also hereby got their Crufts-pass for 2014!
Suuuuper Congrats to each and everyone!!!
Thank You all, especially Marika, who travelled with me on this hysterically fun trip, it was sooooo what I needed now
Siblings Roope & Sohvi, like two peas in a pod
(c)Tiina Teng-Tamme
This was THE day.... time for the BIG one, World Dog Show....
We had travelled thousands of km for this main event and had been anticipating it greatly! I had never shown my dogs so far away from home withing Europe. I was really looking forward to this day. Unfortunately not all goes like in fairytales, so I ended up being extremely busy and had virtually No time to sit down and look at the dogs. But then again, some karma does exist as we did get the ultimate prize in the end....
I want to Thank All who helped me, Hilde, Mari, Kristina, Nea & Suski! Thanks also to Deborah for lending me stuff as I had actually forgot my grooming-equipment at the hostel! I think only I am capable of doing something like that at Wds.... Oh well, at least I can say the doggies were very naturally presented
* "Velor", Multi Winner Sandauri Night Velor: Jun/EXC 2, res.JWW-13
* "Sampo", M. Samba Caramba: Jun/EXC 1, JWW-13!, BOB-Jun! Among 6 best in BIS-JUN!!!
* "Nöpö", FI CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Open Male/EXCELLENT
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 2
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH M memorylane Hold On Tight:
Vet/EXC 1, BOB-Vet, VWW-13! aswell as BEST OF BREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Nöpö & Liinu: BOB
Rekku after the BIG moment..... Wauuuuh!
(c)Rafael Garcia
Never ever in a million years could I have dreamed of such success. I value these BOB & BOB-Jun wins Highly! Judging was done by respected breeder-judge, Mrs. Ildikó Muzslai, kennel Double Scotch, THANK YOU!
I am happy that my breedingwork is recognized worldwide and want to continue to produce long-lasting soundly constructed functional Beardies with a glimt in their eye & a touch of glamour too
Thank You ALL fellow-exhibitors who made us feel deserving of this win, your hugs & congratulations meant the world to me. You know who you are ♥
SUPER CONGRATS & Thanks to All the owners!
A few days off for shopping & relaxing and here we go again.....
In junction with WDS, there was also a Speciality for British Herdingdogs. The venue was outside and some 30km from Budapest. Here was already a bigger crowd of Beardie-fanciers, it was great to see many friends yet again
We had a lovely day with many wonderful results!
Many Congrats to everyone ♥ Thanks Alessio & Maria for handlinghelp
Thank You judge Caroline Nicholson, kennel Shilstone (GB)
* "Velor", Multi Winner Sandauri Night Velor: Jun/EXC 3
* "Sampo", Memorylane Samba Caramba: Jun/EXC 2
* "Nöpö", FI CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Open Male/EXC 3
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 3
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH M.Hold On Tight: Vet/EXC 1 & BOS-Vet
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Nöpö & Liinu: BEST IN SHOW 1!!!
Sampo
(c)Petra Bonny
Here it began, first show our Hungarian touné. We arrived yesterday morning and immediately had some interesting happenings as I got bit in my hand and had to go to the emergency-station. My hand was big as a balloon and I thought how am I going to do many days of grooming & showing now..... Fortunately I got some antibiotics from the pharmacy (NOT the doctor! uh....) and so the fun and games could continue
Wednesday was the day for the Cacib-show and it was held at the same venue as WDS. The ring was spacious and we had a nice day.
* "Velor", Multi Winner Sandauri Night Velor: Jun/EXC 1 with Jun CAC & Bos-Jun.
* "Nöpö", FI CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Open/EXC 2
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 1 & res. CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH M.Hold On Tight: Vet/EXC 1, BOB-Vet & shortlisted in BIS.
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Nöpö & Liinu: BOB
Congratulations to All & Thanx for handlinghelp Hilde and Maria!
Thank You judge, Mr. Ronnie Irving.
Breedersclass in the big ring
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
This show was a bit farther away, about 3h each way for us. It is organized in an old fort and it is a nice setting. Again, results could be pretty much predicted in the morning but we still put up a "good fight" And were rewarded in the finals.....
* "Nöpö", FI CH Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Ch/EXC 4 & CQ
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH M. Show Me The Party: Ch/EXC 1, BM 2 & re.Cacib
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane The Holy Man: Ch/EXC 3, CQ & Best Male 4
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH M. Hold On Tight: Bob-Vet & shortlisted in Bis-Vet
* "Lyyli", Memorylane On A Mission To Kiss: Open bitch/EXC 1
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi CH M. Angel On A Mission: Vet/EXC 1, CQ & BB 3 & Bos-Vet
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Game Set Match: Ch/EXC 2, CQ, BB 2 & res.Cacib
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Jesse, Diesel & Liinu: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 3!
(c)Bebops
Thank You soooo much to our Whole crew for all the help & keeping up spirits!
Special Thanks Marika for yet again fun travelling company
Thank You judges Carin Åkesson & Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari
After the show, put the pedal to the metal and immediately we started our travels through the night towards WDS in Hungary and many new adventures....
Today the show was very close to us and we had a wonderful crew attending. Not a complete jackpot-day today, but I was super pleased with our gang and we did get a little something in the end after all
Today we went to a big show not too far from us. We had entered quite a few dogs as the judge was a new aquaintance to most of us, including myself. She was a nice lady and really enjoyed to make us run. Especially this future pekenese-breeder Seriously, the ring was Huge and our dogs had a chance to show off their groovy moves, which was Great. My knee & stamina almost made it too
Super results below.....
* "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell: Jun male/EXC 3rd
* "Sampo", M. Samba Caramba: Jun male/EXC 1st, CQ, Best Male 4 & first CAC!
* "Remu", FI CH Memorylane Plug ´N Play: Ch male/EXCellent
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH M. Show Me The Party: Ch male/EXC 3rd & CQ
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH M. The Holy Man: Ch male/EXC 2nd, BM 3 & res.Cacib
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH M. Hold On Tight: BOB-vet & Best Male 2
* "Mandy", CIB & Multi CH M. Praise My Name: Best Bitch 2 & res.CACIB
* "Maya", FI & LT CH M. Within Temptation: BB 1, BOS & CACIB
* NO Breedersclass as the post had lost my entry.... Bummer!
Thanks to owners, handlers, helpers & especiallyt to my travelbuddy Marika!
Many Congrats to each and everyone ♥
Thank You judge, Mrs Dagmar Klein
Princess Maya
(c)Jukka Hietanen
As we were in Tampere, another crew went to Tohmajärvi, quite far from us in eastern Finland. This was actually a surprise to me, but a very nice one as also there it was a successful day
Thank You girls & Congrats for the whole day ♥
Thank you also judges, Dubravka Reicher & Helin Kasuk-Tenson
The "demon-girls", Lucy, Java, Lyyli & Muusa
(c)Seija Luukkonen
During a few days, I have got many pleasant news from abroad....
In faraway Australia "Tiplu", Memorylane Runbberband Man has passed his Herding Instinct Test! Many Congrats
Then a bit closer to us, but still abroad, "Roope", Memorylane A Pirates Party, has taken part in some Agility- And obediencecompetitions with lovely success. Out of 5 Agility-courses over 2 days, he got nice result from 4 and also one completely faultless course! Then a bit later, time for obedience. Roope did so great and finished on 5th place and points for 1st prize. Also "kid-brother" Leo, Memorylane Hip-Hop Don´t Stop, got to make his debute in obedience. And What a debute! He finished 3rd in his class!
Well done Tiina & boys!
Tiina & Leo
(c)Tiina Teng
Double shows this w/e and I was also going to work inbetween, evening-shifts, nightshifts.... crazy schedule
Results today weren´t as spectacular as yesterday but we didn´t go home completely empty-handed either.
Juniors had a different judge and he thought our Sampo was the size of a bitch.... ummm ookeey, gotta be the biggest bitch I´ve seen
But hey, this is what makes shows interesting. Different opinions on different days Anyway, todays best for us were...."Rekku", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Hold On Tight, took BOB-Vet & Best Male 4. "Sulo", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, Best Male 3. "Mandy", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Praise My Name, Best Bitch 4. Rest of the gang, Sampo, Diesel & Jesse were Excellent too, Jesse with CQ and third placement in Ch-class. WELL DONE All! ♥
Thank you judges, Mr. Rony Doedijns & Mr. Harri Lehkonen (juniorclass)
Diesel & Jonna on the very right
(c)Dina Johansson
Then there was another competition at Lahti also.... the Junior Handling qualification for the Finnish team going to the Nordic Championship. There was nearly 60 junior handlers competing so NOT an easy task. Young Jonna Lehto competed with our "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party, and she did an Awesome job! Diesel is actually not the easiest guy to show.... I always make a joke that he has a drop of bloodhound in him as he is VERY adamant on sniffing the carpet, especially whilst trotting
But Jonna has trained with him many times and now it really paid off. She finished 5th and was chosen to be the deputy-member for the Finnish team!!! WOW, we were VERY PROUD! Jonna & Diesel, you were the STARS of today!
BIG Hugs & Congrats ♥♥♥
Thank You judge, Ms Sanna Vartiainen.
This show was really close to us. I was supposed to enter more dogs but had forgotten due to going on holiday, uups
There still was 2 lovely M-boys present.....
"Jönssi", FI CH Memorylane Sonata Arctica, won the ch-class and went BM 2. His "big brother" Rekku, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Hold On Tight, took BOB, BOB-vet and was also shortlisted among 8 best in BIS-Vet! YAY!
Many Congrats to the boys owners, Maisu & Aatu ♥
Thank You also to Maria & Tuula for handling- & logisticshelp as I couldn´t stay for the finals, Great job girls
Thank You judge, Mrs Irina Poletaeva.
Cold day with Hot results
(c)Sari Siltavuori
Today I was myself at work. Gotta earn some cookiemoney too....
However, some doggies of our team made the journey to Estonia and had a really lovely day. "Roope", Memorylane A Pirates Party, went Best male 4 with res.CACIB. "Svenne", NordJW-09 Typografen´s Netscape Navigator, took BM 3 with CAC & CACIB! And last but not least was juniorboy "Velor", HeJW-12, SIJW-13, SIW-13, LTJW-13, LVJW-13, LVJCH, LTJCH, BALTJCH Sandauri Night Velor, going all the way to BOB! He also gained 3 new titles; EE JCH, TLNW-13 & TLJW-13.
Way to go ALL 3 boys, Big Congrats!
Let´s post a pic of Svenne in honor of his first Cacib
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko a while back
Today we made the loooong journey to Vaasa Int Show.
We had a lovely crew present and had a great atmosphere at the show. Also new judging-aquaintance, which is always interesting. And the 13th proved to be a lucky day
* "Sampo", M. Samba Caramba: Jun 1st, CQ & Best Male 4 with res.CAC
* "Nöpö", M. Got Some Mighty Magic: Open 1st, BM 3, CAC -> New FI CH!,
re.CACIB (will become CACIB as winner is already Int.Ch)
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH M. Show Me The Party: Ch 1st, BM 2 & CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH, Multi W M. Hold On Tight: Vet 1st, BM 1, BOB & BOB-Vet and also shortlisted among 10 best in BIS-Vet!
* "Leevi", CIB & Multi CH M. Big Ben Jammin: Vet 2nd & CQ
* "Gloria", Memorylane The Divine Miz M: Jun Excellent 1st
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match: Ch 1st, CQ, CACIB & BOS
* Breedersclass with Nöpö, Diesel, Rekku & Liinu: BOB & shortlisted in BIS!
Thank You ALL who made this day possible.....
Owners, handlers, groomers and judge, Mr. Leos Jancik!
Liinu posing ever so nicely here ♥
(c)Anki Johnsson
Time flies and babies grow.... So thus, "Teo", Memorylane Leap Of Faith, made his debute today in junior class. At 9 months & 2 weeks he took Jun CAC, Jun BOB aswell as adult BOB!!!
Way to GO Kristina & Teo
Thank You judge, Mr. Zdravko Kliček
Such a pretty couple ♥
(c)Kristina Korpar
Time for making another trip with "Veeti", HEJW-12, SIW-13, SIJW-13, LTJW-13, LTW-13 & LT JCH Sandauri Night Velor. And yet again, it was a succesful one..... He took Jun CAC -> LV JCH!, Best male 1, LVJW-13 & LVW-13 with BOS!
Way to GO Maria & Veeti
Velor taking a beautifying snow-bath and getting ready for new shows!
(c)Maria Kolhinen
The results of this competition were finally released at the spring meeting of the BCCF. And what a year we´ve had once again....
In Top Show-Beardie of the year, 3 Gorgeous M-boys took tripple pole-position with only few points inbetween! Just SUPER!!!
1. "Sulo" CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup 61p.
2. "Rekku" CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Hold On Tight 60p.
3. "Diesel" CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Show Me The Party 58p.
One of my alltime favourite pics of Sulo
The list goes on all the way to Top 20 of the year. Alltogether 9 of these 20 dogs are M-lanes! And 8 different combinations.... Must be doing something right
Also one more doggie on this list I want to mention.... our wonderful Russian import "Molli", Multi Winner Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go went #10 in very limited showing. I also got info that Molli went in only 2 shows #9 Best Beardie in Denmark! WOW, quite happy about that too!
Molli on the Go Go Go....
In the Top Veteran of the year, "Rekku", went #1! This was what we had aimed for since Rekku turned 8 in April. Really great achievement as he competed only 8 months in veterans. Him going Top Beardie #2 was only an added bonus but heh.... quite some bonus! What a Super-grandpa this fella is ♥
But Rekku was not the only M-veteran placing in Top Vet..... "Leevi", CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Big Ben Jammin, took Bronze and also girls "Pinni" & "Lucy" were placed! I am really Proud of these Golden oldies, who prove that a solid construction will carry a loooong ways
Rekku first time out as veteran.... BIS 1!
In the Breederscompetition we went #1 again, for the 10th! year running! This year with a little twist though. In addition to the traditional showbreeders-comp, the BCCF had decided to put on an other one, that counted for the most part everything but showpoints. I was a bit on the fence with this competition as I felt it should have been an "All-round Beardie" comp for the individual dog. I do think it´s great that people participate in agility & obedience & dog-dancing, etc. but don´t really feel I, as a breeder, should be awarded for someone elses training efforts. So I decided not to enter this competition, even if we actually WOULD have finished with very high points....
One of our BIS-placing groups....
So Yes, there are M-lanes also involved with other sports than shows
I can and WILL honestly say that most of our doggies are absolutely suitable for training various sports, but it is up to the dogs owner to do the training with the dog. That is something I can´t do for anyone, only provide the base, a dog with suitable temperament.
Someone who has proven this to be a fact, is for example the #1 Top ShowBeardie, "Sulo". He is also #1 Top Agility Male and #6 overall Top Agility Beardie of 2012! All kudos to his owner, Nanas, hard training! WELL DONE!
Also others had nice results in Agility & obedience.... Hugo, Pyry & Wilma ♥
Sulo & Nana doing agility
HUGE THANKS to ALL owners of the M-lanes doing so well in and out of the rings, may your chosen sport be whichever. I am very very grateful that you love and adore your Beardies as valued family-members ♥
THANK YOU for the continuous co-operation & good times we have enjoyed!!!
Let there be maaaany more to come
It was time for the biggest and most awaited shows of the year. Also two boys from faraway Scandinavia had made it to the ring. They had a lovely day out and placed nicely in their classes.....
"Walter", AU CH Memorylane It´s In His Kiss, took 2nd in open even if he had been very ill only a week before the shows. "Tiplu", Memorylane Rubberband Man, went 1st and 2nd in Intermediate. Still needing to learn to keep all four on the ground at shows too, but progress is on the way, step-by-step
Well Done boys & their girls!
Thank You judges, Mr. Ramon Podesta & Mrs. Barbara Müller
Tiplu & mommy Karin
(c)Michael Goulding
First time out this year at shows and an opportunity to still go and practise in puppy-class..... "Teo", Memorylane Leap Of Faith, had a nice day and finished BOB-puppy! Many Congrats Kristina & Teo!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Valentina Ivanitsheva
Maria went with some dogs over the Baltic pond and made the journey all the way to Lithuania. "Maya", FI & EE CH Memorylane Within Temptation, finished 2 x BOS with CAC -> LTU CH!, LtW-13 & 2 x CACIB. Young boy "Veeti", HEJW-12, SIW-13, SIJW-13 Sandauri Night Velor, closed his LT Jun CH, going 2 x JBOB, Lt JW-13 aswell as adult BOB!
BIG Congrats & Thanks Maria & Christa
Thank You judges!
No pic of Maya from this show but here´s one from last summer....
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
A wonderful little girl captured as she had just arrived to Finland. Now, she is 20 months and has been debuting abroad in older than jun class and immediately she won her first CACIBS!
"Molli", DKW-12, DKJW-12, NORD JW-12, LT JW-11, WJCW-12 Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go, 2 x BOS with also 2 x CAC -> BLR CH! aswell as 2 x CACIB! YIPPEE!!!
Thank You Pauliina for handling, care & transport!
Thank You judges!
Molli pictured when she had just arrived to Finland.... how time flies!
(c)Jouni Hakonen
News from down under.....
"Walter" AUS CH Memorylane It´s In His Kiss, braved the elements with his owner Alison and came out doing very nicely indeed. At Redcliffe he took the male CC and in Allora he went 2 x RUBOB! Many Congrats to everyone involved
After much organizing, I was able to make the travel to Estonia. I felt I could leave, as Jouni stayed home to keep our mastiff Jefe in good hands. Jefe had been very ill during the week but was feeling a bit better, come the w/e. Jounis sister Tuula took his place and accompanied me and we had a lovely trip. Thanks T for all your very valuable help! Results were veeeery nice too....
On saturday our English Setter Merlin, Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox, took CAC, BOB, CACIB & Group 2!!!
Merlin at the podium
(c)Külli Ragel
On Sunday it was time for Beardies. Randy, Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth went BOB-pup and was shortlisted among top 6 in finals. Velor, HEJW-12, SIW-13, SIJW-13 Sandauri Night Velor went BOB-Junior with Jun CAC. Maya, FI CH Memorylane Within Temptation won the bitches with CAC -> EE CH!, CACIB & BOS. And last but not least, Roope, Memorylane A Pirates Party, took CAC, CACIB, BOB & Group 2!!!
Really wonderful as Roope hasn´t been shown hardly at all (also first time for me handling him) but mostly doing Agility & obedience.
Hmm, maybe a few more shows now
Roope waiting for his turn in the big ring
(c)Eija Nurmela
THANK YOU all owners and Friends for a lovely w/e, I was definitely in need of it! Thank You judges for appreciating our doggies! And Thanks also to new junior handler aquaintance, Janette, for handling help
Yet again "Velor", HeJW-12, SIW-13 & SIJW-13 Sandauri Night Velor, was making a splash in the ring.... Jun CAC, JBOB & Best of Breed!
Many Congrats Maria and Thanks to the judge
Velor pictured a couple of weeks earlier
(c)Marika Forsström
I got to receive some very nice news from mainland Europe.....
The Gorgeous "Enni", NDL CH Memorylane Dame Of the Game, took the CAC today and thus was crowned LUX CH!!! Many Congrats Linda & Stef
Linda & Enni ♥
(c)Stef Smets
Today was the first possible day for our American Akita, "Terra", FI CH, EE JCH, EEW-12 & EE JW-12 Travistock Timeless, to become FI CH as she had just turned 2 years a couple of days ago (in Finland last CAC must be from open class over 2 years of age). And she DID IT! She also went BOB over specials, WOW was I ever Happy!!! And a fun detail of the show-venue.... it was the very same army-base my "hubby" has served at abt a million years ago :D
Thank You judge, Mr. Harto Stockmari.
Happy Smiles!
Maria travelled to these shows with a very nice crew of doggies. Results were nice too.....
Both days JBOB with JCAC & BOB was "Mr. Velor", HeJW-12, SIW-13 & SIJW-13 Sandauri Night Velor. On saturday he also went BIG 3! In bitches BOB-pup was "Cami", Memorylane Amazing Grace and from adult girls "Liisa", FI & BY CH Memorylane U R My Sunshine took both days BOS with CAC -> LTU CH! & CACIB -> International CH!!!!
BIG Congrats & Thanks to Everyone involved
Brand new CIB ~ Liisa ♥
(c)Marika Forsström
Weekend withouth shows? Nooo waaay..... So Perfect time to go training with our youngsters
On saturday there was a show in Hyvinkää, quite close to us. Siblings "Randy", M. Move Heaven´N Earth and "Gloria", M. The Divine Miz M, took part and did very well. Both got an EXC and Gloria was also shortlisted among 10 best from over 80 puppies!
Next day we went to Vantaa to another show with another youngster "Elmo", M. On A Wild Spell. He also got EXC and went BIS 3 puppy from 79 pups!
Way to GO babies, Big Congrats to All involved
Thank u judges!
Elmo ♥
(c)Raimo Pokkinen
Again we drove towards Turku but today we had a much more giving day.
"Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch M. Knoxx Off Your Sox and her kids "Pixie", M. Thirty Sec To Mars, "Jönssi", FI Ch & EE JCh M. Sonata Arctica and "Rasta", M. Made Ewe Look took part in the herding training. Also "Retu", M. Ravishing Rick Rude and "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight, attended. There was multiple passes for each dog and a bit varying methods of training. All others had been herding before, but Rekku-the-veteran was doing it for the first time. All have the instinct for herding even though they come purely from "show-lines". This makes me as a breeder happy. And even though I haven´t especially bred for herding abilities, I haven´t bred away from them either. I am a firm believer that a certain "working spark" within the dog, helps in all hobbies Ok, so Jönssi has a bit too much of the "good stuff", but that´s another story.....
Thanks for a Super day to All attending and especially Johanna, who organized everything! ♥
Celebration later though

There was a change of judge and so we had an ok day at the show but nothing mind-blowingly glorious. Still, it was nice seeing friends and one of their dogs actually went BIS! So Congrats to Team Pacino! ♥
Our results you can see below....
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch M. The Holy Man, 2nd in Ch & Best Male 4 with CQ
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party, 3rd in Ch males
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight, BOB-Vet with CQ
* "Svenne", NordJW-09 T. Netscape Navigator, EXC/3rd in open males with CQ
* "Rasta", Memorylane Made Ewe Look, open 1st, CQ and Best Bitch 4 with res.CAC
* "Liinu", Memorylane Game Set Match, EXC/3rd in ch bitches
Then both Mandy & Lexxy also had an EXC day, but no placements this time.
Congrats and Thanks to each & everyone for making a super effort!

Rekku putting his best foot forward
(c)Mikko Marttinen
Yet again we made the looooong trip up north, to show in what can propably be classified as the most cold show-venue in Finland. Oh well, dog-people are crazy
First up was "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH M. Show Me The Party. He performed very nicely, but got a comment of too much coat from the judge. What can one do, it is good quality so it just grows and this is supposed to be a non-trim breed.... But no worries, we love Mr. D just the way he is. He ended up as Best Male 3 with CQ. Next up was two veterans; "Leevi", CIB & Multi CH M. Big Ben Jammin and "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight. This time Leevi was the winner as the judge didn´t really find anything good with Rekku. Oh yes and too long coat ofcourse on Rekku also
Leevi ended up as Best Male 4, BOB-vet and "BIS 5 Vet". In bitches we only had one to attend this time. "Liisa", FI & BY CH M. U R My Sunshine, who was our star today, taking Best Bitch 1 with CACIB & BOS. And must say that I was happy to see that our friends dog Leo was Bob & Big 1, Many Congrats! We also got some nice result in the big ring with our breedersgroup going BIS 3!
So all in all, I´m happy we made the trip....
Many Congrats and Thanks to owners, handlers, great travel-company & friends for everything! ♥
Thank You judges who appreciated our gang.
The gang is clearly leaning towards going back home south
(c)Liisa Satomaa
Closer to us down south was another show. Only one M-lane attending and he did very nicely. "Sulo" CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup went Best Male & BOS!
Many Congrats Nana
Thank You breederjudge, Mrs. Nina Janger
Our co-owned boy "Velor", HeJW-12 Sandauri Night Velor, was travelling here on a last-minute-whim. And what a Great whim that turned out to be. Our boy took 2 x J CAC & JBOB, 1 x BOB & BIG 3 aswell as titles SIJW-13 & SIW-13! YAY!!!
Many Congrats & Thanks to All involved!
Velor pictured at another show where he ALSO took Group 3!
(c)Marika Forsström
This seems to be a popular weekend for shows all over the world......
Down under "Walter", AUS CH Memorylane It´s In His Kiss, had a go and ended up as RUBOB both days at the Champ shows aswell as Best Open in Group at the open show. Hope I got all the results down correctly
Big Congrats Walter & gang!
"Walter" AUS CH Memorylane It´s In His Kiss, celebrated New Years eve by attending two shows. He had a really nice time and went 2 x RUBOB with CC:s
Many Congrats & Happy New Year!
"Maya", FI EE CH Memorylane Within Temptation: B/B Hips and 0/0 (=exc) Elbows
"Lyyli", Memorylane On A Mission to Kiss: A/A Hips, 0/0 Elbows & Clear Eyes
"Nelli", EE JCH Memorylane Reign Of Gold: A/A Hips, 0/0 Elbows & Clear Eyes
"Molli", DKW-12, DK JW-12, NORD JW-12, LT JW-11, WJCW-12
Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: A/A Hips, 0/0 Elbows & Clear Eyes
"Leo", NORD JW-12, LT JW-11, LV JW-12, EE JW-12, WJCW-12
Sandauri Lion King: A/A Hips, 0/0 Elbows & Clear Eyes
Molli & Leo running with their Healthy leggies ♥
Have a Joyous & Peaceful Holidaytime ALL our Friends ♥
On sunday it was time for the even bigger, Fin W-12 show.
We drove to the venue with my "hubby" and as we arrived, he ofcourse got a call for on-duty-work.... so now I was missing a very valuable pair of hands in preparing dogs and was suddenly in a terrible hurry. Also had to find a handler for our English Setter as the rings were totally overlapping with Beardies and ofcourse in a different hall, like "miles" away. Thank You Tiia for kindly handling Mertsi! ♥
Our judge was a new aquaintance for us, which I always find interesting. He was a kind person and also liked our gang, so I was ofcourse very happy about that too
Results below....
* "Velor", S. Night Velor: Jun EXC/2, res. FiJW-12 & CQ
* "Nöpö", M. Got Some Mighty Magic: Open EXC/1, CQ, Best Male 4 with CAC!
* "Svenne", NordJW-09 T. Netscape Navigator: Open EXC/3
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi CH, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: Ch EXC/4 & CQ in ch
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH M. The Holy Man: EXC/2, CQ, BM 2, res.CACIB & res.W-12
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi CH M. Storm In A T-Cup: EXC/1, CQ, BM 1, CACIB & FiW-12!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH, HeW-10, WVW-12 M. Hold On Tight: EXC/2 & CQ
* "Molli", LT JW-12, WCJW-12, DKW-12, DKJW-12, NORD JW-12 S. Let´s Go Go Go:
Repeating yesterdays wins Open EXC/1, CQ, Best bitch 3 with CAC!
* "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M. Praise My Name: EXCellent performance in ch
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH, HeW-12 M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: EXC/4 & CQ
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH M. Game Set Match: EXC/3 & CQ
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi CH M. Strike A Pose: EXC/1, CQ, BB 1, CACIB & FiW-12!
* Breedersgroup with Diesel, Rekku, Jesse & Lexxy: 2nd with HP.
I didn´t take the Bob & Bos to the group as I felt there would then have been 2 blondes & 2 slate. No intention of dishonouring the judges decision, just making a more unifiedly coloured group....
Siblings Wilma & Sulo on the podium together, looking sooo Lovely!
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
HUGE CONGRATS to Each and Everyone!
THANK You to All owners & handlers & helpers yet again, U are Very dear to me ♥
Thank You judge, Mr. Mark Wibier from Germany
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As we had been in Helsinki, I got a truly wonderful txt from Linda.....
"Enni", NDL CH Memorylane Dame Of The Game, had attended the BIG winner show in mainland Europe. Enni competed in Open class and WON. Not only her class, not only all the bitches, but also the BREED! And as icing on the cake, she is now also Belgian Champion and got Crufts qualification for 2013! Did it end here..... NO. Enni also went Group 2!!! WoooooW, I am so very Proud & Happy for Ennis mom & dad!
HUGE CONGRATS Linda & Stef ♥
Thank YOU judges!
What a Super finish to this showyear!
(c)Stef Smets
Today it started! First day of our two biggest shows of the year. The Helsinki shows culminate the entire showyear here in Finland. These are a "must" to attend! Over 8000! dogs each day and also a big entry of over 40 Beardies. How exciting!!!
The only thing that was a bit awkward on this saturday, was that junior males & all veterans, were judged by a different judge than the rest of the breed. This was due to the max. 85 dogs/judge getting filled for our "main" judge. So a bit of jumping back and forth but we managed still nicely.
In the "main" Beardiering, the results were more mixed than I expected and I didn´t quite get the idea what the judge was looking for. Oh well, a bit for everyone then.... and we did get some really nice placements, so I have to be Happy
Best results below....
* "Velor", S. Night Velor: Debute in Jun class... EXC/1, HeJW-12, CQ, BM 3 & CAC!
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi CH M. The Holy Man: EXC/3 in Ch-class
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi CH M. Storm In A T-Cup: EXC/2, CQ, Best Male 2 with res.CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH M. Hold On Tight: EXC/1, CQ, BOB-veteran with HP
Lexxy on the podium ♥
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
* "Molli", LT JW-12, WCJW-12, DKW-12, DKJW-12, NORD JW-12 S. Let´s Go Go Go:
First time entered in Open as she turned 18 months on friday and couldn´t go in Junior anymore.... the risk payed off: EXC/1, CQ, Best bitch 3 with CAC!
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Performing sooo Perfectly and thus finishing: EXC/1, CQ, Best bitch 1 with CACIB, HEW-12 & BOS!!!
* Breedersgroup with Diesel, Rekku, Jesse & Lexxy: BOB with HP AND shortlisted in BIS to TOP 8! from nearly 100 groups all-breed! I was HUGELY Proud, YAY!!!
In the main ring under the bling
(c)Jouni Hakonen, freeze-frame from video
Super CONGRATS & THANKS to All owners & handlers & helpers!!!
Thank YOU judges.... Mr. Joakim Ohlsson, swe (jun males & veterans) & Mr. Christian Leneuf, fr (rest of breed) & Mr. Rony Doedijns, Nl (Bis-breeder)
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Again today there was a chance to go and practice with some youngsters. I decided to take different dogs than last time, so everyone gets an opportunity to learn the ropes
The babies were first wild ofcourse, but in the ring they did perform nicely. "Gloria", Memorylane The Divine Miz M, ended up as Group 2 and "Elmo", Memorylane On A Wild Spell, went Group 1, so not too shabby
Many CONGRATS to owners of these beauties ♥
Thank You judge Mrs Anneli Pukkila.
* Elmo at the podium *
(c)Sari Juurinen
At the moment there are no puppyshows to go train our youngsters so we decided to go with "Randy", Memorylane Move Heaven´N Earth, to a Match Show instead. But it was almost like attending a puppyshow after all as there was nearly 50! pups alltogether, Wow! Randy was the very last one so we had to wait quite a bit. But that was fine as we really got the feel for the show-atmosphere and that was the point anyway ;o) It also calmed a veeery excited Beardie-baby down just perfectly. So, Randy was bouncing only moderately and behaving nicely the rest of the time. I was more than pleased :o) In the end our boy, who was turning 5 months on this very day, was crowned BIS 2 Puppy!!! YAY!!!
Thanks to Jouni for accompanying us and Thank U judge Maarit Haavisto
Randy captured in motion from video, mii like ♥
(c)Jouni Hakonen
There was one more Beardie Speciality for this year.....
I didn´t attend this one myself but got some delightful news from Anders. He was attending with both his M-boys. "Alex", S N DK CH M. Sunsational, had an Excellent day. Baby-boy "Rumba", M. Ready To Rumba, was making his debute in the puppy-class..... Despite being a bit naughty, he still charmed the judge and so was ultimately crowned BOB-puppy! Well Done
Thank You judge Mrs. Sue´O Brien, UK (kennel Sammara)
8 months and looking Lovely ♥
(c)Anders Nielsen
Yet again Wonderful news from mainland Europe......
"Enni", NLD CH Memorylane Dame Of The Game, showed like the true Princess she is and thus was crowned Queen! Out of an entry of 58, she went BEST IN SHOW!!!!
YIPPEEE!!!! Million CONGRATS & HUGS to owners Linda & Stef
Thank You judge Mrs. Ann Andrews, UK (kennel Hecatie)
Happy winners
(c)Stef Smets
I went myself to one of the biggest Int shows in Finland with over 5000 dogs entered. We had a rocky start as there was some mix-up with entries, one of our dogs couldn´t go and thus I also didn´t have a breeders-class
Then Laura got very ill and was taken to the hospital so also Svenne stayed home. Our team suddenly shrunk some more....
However, did end up having a nice day after all.
Girls "Lexxy", CIB & Multi CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox & "Liinu", CIB & Multi CH M. Game Set Match, did an excellent job, Liinu also being "Best bitch 5". Then our golden oldie, was SO in Love with some girls in season and absolutely determined to attach himself to my leg, especially in the finals..... "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH WVW-12 M. Hold On Tight, still did a Great job, going BOB, BOB-vet & BIG 4 in a HUGE competitive herding-group! In Bis-Vet Hilde was showing Mr. R as my knee was not co-operating anymore.... and they got shortlisted! Soooo Happy allover!!!
THX to all helping hands again! Specials to Johanna & Hilde ♥
And HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to hubby Jouni!
Rekku on the MOVE....
(c)Mikko Marttinen
Today was time to do some training with two of our babies, "Elmo", M. On A Wild Spell and "Sampo", M. Samba Caramba. Elmo, 5 months, was first up in the baby-class. His mommy had gone on a work-trip so Mr. E came to us for a sleep-over. He had a ball with our Randy! At the show he was a bit tired after "partying hard" all friday night but still did a nice job. Thus as the youngest in his class, he WON! Later he ended up Best Male 2 with Honorary Prize. The winner was nearly 9 months so I was very happy
Sampo, 7 months, took part in older class and finished 2nd, also with Hon.Prize. He had soooo much Fun and just wanted to Play (normal puppy, eh?!) and we will have to practise some more but we have time. I was really proud of these lovely kiddies, Many Congrats to their families!
Thank You judge Ms. Leni Finne
Elmo - Already big boy at 5 months
(c)Jouni Hakonen
This weekend I travelled on another really looooong journey....... I have actually shown in Denmark only twice before, ever! as it is no small trip for us. My friend Sari Vottonen asked like a million times if I would come, as it was double winner shows and at the very last minute I said ok. What a good decision that turned out to be
Our trip was a bit of a roller-coaster of all crazy happenings between heaven and earth and I have to say that even if we had a lot of fun (buying of THE chrystal chandelier and all....), it also was propably the heaviest trip I have been on. Weather of pouring rain didn´t help either.....
The showgrounds were HUGE and naturally our rings were scattered all over the place..... so a LOT of running back and forth..... on the upside I´ve propably lost a ton of weight as ofcourse there was no time to eat either
On saturday even before going into the ring at all, I was just SO tired with no sleep and sore allover so I just wanted to go home immediately. But then the gentleman judge turned my mood totally..... He was wonderfully kind and joking and so my spirits lifted quite magically. Thank YOU Mr. Knut-Sigurd Wilberg
Molli saturday
(c)Geron Pihl
On saturday "Molli", LT JW-12, WCJW-12 Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go got not 1 but 2 titles from junior class! And also BOS over champions! Wow, I was very Happy! Her new titles are DK JW-12 & DKW-12. On sunday she repeated the junior title again, so that means NORD JW-12...... What a Smashing girl she is!
Molli with Hilde on sunday
(c)Ronja Sarasvuo
Brother "Leo", LT JW-12, LV JW-12, EEJW-12, WCWJ-12 Sandauri Lion King, took the title on sunday so also he is now NORD JW-12!
These shows were the siblings last time in jun class and what a finish it was!
I also had a few M-lanes with me and they had equally wonderful results.
Baby "Randy", M. Move Heaven ´N Earth, was making his debute at the tender age of 4 months, going BOB- & BOS-baby ♥ "Rekku", CIB & Multi CH, WVW-12 M. Hold On Tight got on sunday the NORD VW-12 title along with CAC -> DK CH!!! "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match, was on fire and won the Ch-class on sunday. On saturday she had a bit too much fun and after much deliberation, the judge placed her 2nd. That same fire cost her the title on sunday. Oh well, that girl still has got the mooooves
Thus she gained the CACIB & CAC and can now add DK CH to her name.
No pic of Liinu in DK but here she is some months before
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
One non-Beardie was also with me. English Setter "Merlin", EEJW-12 Blue Baltic´s Rocks Your Sox, took 2 X res.Cacib -> 2 X CACIB, YEAH!
So a bit of everything for everyone, I am HAPPY!
I also finally got to meet Anders with family & dogs, this was Very much-awaited! I am really Proud on how wonderfully he takes care & shows M-boys Alex & Rumba ♥
Many many THANKS for the whole w/e to my travelbuddy Sari, aswell as all helping hands in and out of the ring Jonna, Hilde & Ronja too!
Thank You judges, Mr. Knut-Sigurd Wilberg, GB (saturday) & Mrs. Wera Hübenthal, Norway (sunday)
One more event for today and even farther away, all the way down under....
It was time for the annual Bearded Collie Club of Victoria Speciality. Our kangaroo-man "Tiplu", Memorylane Rubberband Man, managed to keep all four on the ground and thus was the Winner of Junior males! WAY to GO Mr. T & team ♥
Thank You judge Mr. Shane Armstrong, USA
As me and Liinu & co. were on the Danish adventure, Liinus sister Enni with family, was showing in the Netherlands. They had a really nice size entry and overall a wonderful day..... Enni became Dutch CHAMPION today!!! And that was not all..... She also took BOB with CACIB and GROUP 4!!! YIPPEEE!!!!
I am so very HAPPY for Linda & Stef ♥
Thank You judge Mr. Robin Searle, UK
This was the last show of the Finnish Kennelclubs showyear. It always starts with Jyväskylä and ends with Seinäjoki. So that there will be adequate time to count & verify the dog of the year points before awards seremony in December. So a very important show for many..... This year it seemed that a lot of the top dogs did not succeed at this show and this curse hit us too..... thus, it wasn´t our day. But that´s life, not all days can be.
Best result from our Beardie-gang went to "Nöpö", M. Got Some Mighty Magic, who finished 3rd Best Male with CQ and res. CAC. Well done Nöpö & daddy Juha!
BIG THANKS to Laura for having us stay at her home!
Also Thanks to all helping hands in and out of the ring....
Beardiejudge was Norman Deschuymere from Belgium
Also our Akitagirl "Terra", EE JCH, EEJW-12, EEW-12, BALTW-12 Travistock Timeless, was entered. Her ring overlapped completely with Beardies. I was very fortunate to find a handler for her at the last minute as I really didn´t even have one second to spare at the AA-ring.... Thank You Mervi for being so kind to help! Terra ended up Best Bitch 3 with CAC & res. CACIB!
Thank You Akitajudje Mr. Petrus Roosenboom from Belgium
Done with the rings so I started the looong way home and the wait for finals to be over. Then it would be clear which position we would finish at in the Breeder-of-the-year competition.... SO much HARD work during the whole year! Suspence until the very last minute. And then, the battery to my phone died. NOOOOOO!!!! I was driving nearly 5h! without having any way of knowing, oh, the AGONY! Finally came home and scared the pants of a sleeping hubby..... WELL..... TELL ME ALREADY.....!!! He had put the message to me already hours ago, checking from internet the results, but didn´t know that I hadn´t received it..... YES, we DID finish in TOP 10 Breeder All-breeds for the third year running! YIPPPPEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Crazy breeder bouncing around the kitchen!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU TEAM! ♥ ♥ ♥ U ALL SO MUCH! THANK U JUDGES!
Lynda being happy too!
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
One of the biggest shows of the year and second to last that is counting points for the Finnish KC:s dog of the year competitions..... We had 6 M-dogs entered but unfortunately 2 couldn´t come so minimum amount of 4 represented for the breeders class. Wasn´t entirely our day in the breed-ring and veteran Rekku decided to make a full stop too
Oh well, they aren´t machines you know.....
Still, by the end of the day we pulled it together and had a glorious finish to this show. Boy oh boy was I HAPPY!!!
BIS 2 Breeder!!! Wohooo!!!
(c)Linda Holopainen
Huge THX to all owners of dogs.... Maisu & Aatu, Liisa, Johanna & Jaana!
And Million Hugs to our Very Talented young handlers.... Hilde, Nea & Tiia!
♥ U ALL!!!!
Thank You also judges, Mrs. Nina Lönner-Andersson, Sweden (breed) &
Mrs. Marina Ostrovskaya, Russia (Bis-breeder)
One more trip out east for "Velor", Sandauri Night Velor. And again this dream-machine of a pup did it..... BOB-pup & BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
Super CONGRATS & Thanks to all involved
Handsome fella! ♥
(c)Ida Savolainen
Tiina had been not with one, but both of her boys to an obedience competition. They had a good day and she was very happy with the results. "Roope", M. A Pirates Party, had a bit of disturbance but still took 78/100p. Young boy "Leo", M. Hip-Hop Don´t Stop, did an awsome job and got 77/80p.
Big CONGRATS Tiina & Boys!
(c)Tiina Teng
Debute in official shows for our co-owned Russian brownie, "Velor", Sandauri Night Velor. And what a Super beginning he had..... In both shows BOB-pup.... aswell as BIS 2 & BIS 3 pup!!! WOOHOO, Huge Congrats Maria!
Thank You judges
Happy couple!
(c)Maria Kolhinen
Time for some babies to make their show-debutes......
Unfortunately I couldn´t attend as I was working the nightshift on the previous night. But was ofcourse still very proud of the owners & doggies who went to the show They had a lovely day with great results
* "Siiri", Memorylane Summertime Salsa: Best Bitch 1 & BOS-puppy with HP
* "Sampo", Memorylane Samba Caramba: Best Male 1, BOB-puppy, HP & Group 2!
Kiddies posing after getting dirty in the very wet weather.....
(c)Laura Koivisto
Super Congrats to both!
Thanks to Laura for the handling, despite being ill....
Thank You judge Mrs. Maret Kärdi from Estonia (breed & group)
Today I wanted to have a relaxed day and go train with our youngsters.....
But, as I was approaching the show, I got a call that I should hurry up as the judging was about to begin....
Ummm what? It was over 1h before the time on the timetable....
So, I suddenly got a mad hurry and goodbye relaxing day....
I rushed into the show as everyone was waiting for us. Marika & I brushed junior boy Leo, one on each side and then we jumped straight into the ring. Leo was spinning around and having waaaay to much fun in the ring. His sister was barking non-stop outside the ring, I wanna plaaay tooo! Oh yes, now I was extremely relaxed.... Not.
Well, both still won their classes with EXC and Molli even went BOS, what troopers!
Also Jesse attended but didn´t want to co-operate on the slippery carpet so no success for him
Thanks to Marika & judge Mrs. Gunilla Skallman from Sweden. Official results below.
* "Leo", LTJW-11 LVJW-12 EEJW-12 Sandauri Lion King: 1st in Jun males
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: 1st in ch males & BM 2
* "Molli", LTJW-11 Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go: 1st in Jun girls, CAC & BOS!
Dumle Bob & Molli Bos
pic by Hanna Välitalo
The end of the summer nears and soon no more shows every w/e. Will feel weird but on the other hand, batteries have to be charged. I couldn´t attend whole-heartedly to this show either as I was still ill. Many Thanks goes to great Friends for helping out ♥ Results were very nice.....
* "Leo", LTJW-11 LVJW-12 EEJW-12 S. Lion King: Jun EXC/1, BM 3, res.CAC & Bob-Jun
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: Best Male 4
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 Memorylane Show Me The Party: EXC/3, CQ
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup: BOB & Group 4!
Lexxy & Sulo
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
* "Molli", LTJW-11 S. Let´s Go Go Go: 1st in Jun girls, BB 3, Bos-Jun & CAC!
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 1 & BOS
* "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Game Set Match: Best Bitch 2
* Breedersclass with the above M-lanes: BOB with Honorary Prize and "BIS 5-6"
Hilde & Leo
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
Many CONGRATS to All involved!
Thanks also to judges Sylvie Desserne from France (breed) & Ms. Päivi Eerola (group)
This show I couldn´t attend myself but got a very nice phone-call from across the pond... Lotta had been travelling here with her girl "Nelli", Memorylane Reign Of Gold and they had a Lovely day. Nelli closed her EE Jun CH title, going BOB-Jun AND also BOB!!!
Well DONE girls, I´m Very Proud of You
Pictured at a previous event....
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
Today I was feeling quesy as the pneumonia was putting it´s roots in me. Still, the day was sunny and nice so I wanted to stay. I had no idea about the price....
Doggies were happy as always and so was our judge too! It was so nice to have a judge who really understood the true spririt of our breed and applauded the joyous nature of our dogs ♥ The results were great too....
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane The Holy Man: Excellently 3rd in ch males
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 Memorylane Show Me The Party: Best Male 2
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 2
* "Liinu", CIB & Mulri Ch M. Game Set Match: BOB & shortlisted to 6 best in Grp!
* Breedersclass with the above dogs: BOB with Honorary Prize
Liinu ♥
(c)Jouni Hakonen
BIG THX Friends for a Lovely day and Congratulations!
Thank You judge Mrs. Maija Heinilä from Norway
This was the first time in history the Finnish AA-assosiation organised their very own speciality. Before it was always in conjuction with the Finnish companion dog club show. So, absolutely a "must" to attend!
The day was freezing to the bone and this was to be the beginning of my pneumonia. Next week I was SO ILL!
"Terra", EE JCH, EE W-12 & EE JW-12 Travistock Timeless, was entered in intermediate and finished EXCellently 2nd with CQ from a tough judge. So we were happy.
Sort of....
Big THANKS to Reetta for great company, yummy cake & drinks aswell as letting us stay at her tent! Judging was done by Mrs. Meg Purnell-Carpenter, UK (Overhill AA:s).
(c)Emmi Seppänen & Pilvi Uotila
In mainland Europe Linda & Stef hadn´t been showing their girl for a while, but today was the day. And what a DAY they had! "Enni", Memorylane Dame Of The Game, won All bitches and finished BOS out of a LOT of Beardies!!! WOW, I´m sooooo Proud ♥
SUPER CONGRATS guys!
Many THANKS to judge, Mrs. Kim Evans from UK (treebeard Beardies)
Linda & Enni on their Special day ♥
(c)Stef Smets
A bunch of Beardies doing what they were originally meant to.....
Most are from "show-lines" and that prooves that brains & beauty Can be in the same dog. I actually have yet to meet a Beardie that would look themselves in the mirror and say "oooh, I´m just too pretty to get down & dirty". Moreover, even if we haven´t specifically bred to improve herding instinct, we also haven´t bred it away. Thus, most Beardies still have it more or less
Well, one that does have a LOT is "Pixie", Memorylane Thirty Sec From Mars. She is daughter to CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox, who also is a very excited herder. Today Pixie passed her herding-instict test! Many CONGRATS Johanna & Pixie!
Job well done, let´s have a kiss then
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
This show is close to us and so I had somehow come up with this splendid idea of entering most of our own dogs here and then some.... Well, let me tell you that won´t happen anytime soon again, especially if they´re in the ring on the same day
However, we Did pull it off without any disasters and also had some nice results, especially in Beardies ♥
* "Leo", LTJW-11 LVJW-12 EEJW-12 S. Lion King: 1st in Jun males, "BM 5" & CAC!
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch Memeorylane The Holy Man: Best Male 3
* "Diesel", CIB & Multi Ch M. Show Me The Party: Ch 1st & Best Male 2 with CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch, WVW-12 M. Hold On Tight: Best Male 1, BOB & BOB-vet!
* "Molli", LTJW-11 S. Let´s Go Go Go: EXC 1st in Jun girls
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: BB 1 & BOS with CACIB
* Breedersclass with Jesse, Rekku, Lexxy & Diesel: BOB & Honoray Prize
Lexxy & Rekku ♥
(c)Mirka Pekkalainen
Setters
* "Mertsi", EEJW-12 Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox: EXC 1st in intermed males
* "Lumo", CIE & Multi Winner Blue Baltic´s Valse Lyrique: BB 2 with res.CACIB
Akitas
* "Terra", EE JCH, EEW-12 & EEJW-12 Travistock Timeless: 1st in open & res.CAC
Next day Jesse was supposed to attend Junior Handling with Jonna Lehto but suddenly there was a change of plans and so our "Svenne", NordJW-09 Typografen´s Netscape Navigator, had to step in about 5min before the competition. He hadn´t been in the ring for a while but still did a great performance with his young handler and they did awesome. Svenne & Jonna finished 2nd out of a LOT of competitors, Well Done!
Jonna & Svenne
(c)Marika Sirén
BIG Thanks to everyone involved in this weekends showings!
CONGRATS to all the owners of our lovely doggies ♥
Thank you judges, Mr. Tapio Eerola (Beardies & Setters) & Mrs Vicki Schneider (AA:s)
Tiina had been practising with her boy for a while, so now it was time to compete
On saturday there was the jumping-course and on sunday the agility-course.
"Roope", Memorylane A Pirates Party, finished 2nd Both days and also got a special prize of "Futures Hope" from the judge, WOW!!! I am Very Proud of you guys, Well Done!

Yesterday I was attending a co-workers Birthday-party so woke up this morning feeling not that hot Still, the show must go on folks.... so off to Heinola I went. And we did actually end up having a lovely day.
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch M. The Holy Man: Best Male 1, BOB & Group 3!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch, WVW-12 Memorylane Hold On Tight: Very Good 1.... WTF?
* "Molli", LTJW-11 S. Let´s Go Go Go: EXC 1st in Jun girls
Jesse!
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 1 & BOS!
* "Lucy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Angel On A Mission: EXC 2nd in Vet girls
* Breedersclass with Jesse, Rekku, Lexxy & Lucy: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 2!!!!
Jesse, Rekku, Lucy & Lexxy ♥
Many Congrats to everyone, especially Marika & Jesse!
HUGE Thanks to all for a great day. In particular Mirka & Oona for offering a tent-place, handling-help and many heartfelt laughs
Thanks for both pictures to talented Suvi Lehto.
Thank You judges.... Mrs. Marie Butler from Ireland (breed), Mrs. Vicki Schneider from Australia (group) and especially respected breed-specialist Ms. Elina Haapaniemi from Finland (Bis-breeder).
In Helsinki there was time to see who would be who at the annual Beardie Agility Championship. Unfortunately I couldn´t attend but did get some Great news via sms.
* "Hugo", Memorylane Super Charge, took Bronze in the Maxi 3 class
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, took BOS at our Speciality last w/e and now prooved (yet again!) that brains & beauty do fit in one dog....
Thus, he was the Maxi 2 class Agility Beardie Champion! He also got the Ag.CAC and was moved up to Maxi 3 class!
Those were the only M-lanes attending this competition and BOTH did Great!
SUPER CONGRATS Nana & Piia!
A bit less glamourous here but veeery happy
(c)Nana Naulapää
Today I was working so no shows for me personally.
However, our American Akitagirl got to travel with her co-owner across the gulf. Hannas daughter Laura was handling and doing a wonderful job as usual. So, our "Terra", EE JCH, EEJW-12 & EEW-12 Travistock Timeless, can now add the title of
BALTW-12 to her name! This was her first shot at the CACIB and she got that too! Finally Terra went BOS with CAC from Intermediate class, YAY
Judging was Mrs. Barbka Novak, Slo. Thank You.
Terra & Laura ♥
(c)Hannna Kukkola
News from downunder.... There was a 3-day Beardie Extravaganza that I think is organized only every second year, if I understood correctly. This was also the debute-show for our "Tiplu", Memorylane Rubberband Man. He is a wild boy but did manage to keep his feet on the ground most of the time, so did get placed every day with a first and two seconds. Tim & Karin were very pleased with how he was taking the whole long trip and did describe him as "bomb-proof". Makes me very happy that he has settled in to his new home just wonderfully.
THANKS ever so much for doing a Super job with Mr. T ♥
Wow, what can I say.... Soooo Handsome!
(c)Tim & Karin Finlayson
This is ofcourse the much-awaited #1 event of the year.... The location varies but mostly it is held in southern Finland as this is where the majority of the Beardies are located. Still, there are many also coming from afar and it is a trip well worth to make Again, we had a warm-spirited day with lots of lovely dogs attending. The judge came from Germany this time, Mrs Kerstin Selle, kennel Philemon. There were 84 dogs entered and all M-lanes did EXCellently. Most also placed in their respective classes, so I was a very happy & proud breeder
* "Leo", LTJW-11 LVJW-12 EEJW-12 S. Lion King: 1st in Jun, BOS-Jun & "BM 5"
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: 3 / 15 & CQ in Ch
* "Jönssi", FI CH Memorylane Sonata Arctica: Wild boy went 6 / 15 with CQ in ch
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi Ch M. Storm In A T-Cup: BM 1, BOS & BIS FINNISH BRED!!!!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BOS-vet & Best Male 3!
* "Molli", LTJW-11 S. Let´s Go Go Go: 1st in Jun, BOB-Jun & BB 3 & res.CAC!
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Strike A Pose: 3 / 19 & CQ in ch females
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: 4 / 19 & CQ in ch
* "Pinni", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane One Way Riot: 4 / 11 & CQ in vet females
Other Excellent ladies were "Muusa", M. Paint Me Chocolina, "Liinu", CIB & Multi Ch M. Game Set Match, "Ronja", CIB & Multi Ch M. Honey To Knight (who actually made two cuts in ch) and last but not least veteran "Lynda", CIB & Multi Ch M. Oneder Woman, who still had Super sparkle after having stayed at home for so many years.
Our Breedersclass was also present and today we took Silver with Honorary prize. This was the only one of all the presented groups where every dog had gotten placings in the classes & CQ:s too, also including the Bis Finnish bred dog.... A Very even & typy bunch that I was Proud to present ♥
Unfortunately our photographers computer is broken so for now we have to
settle for this shot captured by phone-cam from the actual camera-screen
On the left our Sulo, M. Storm In A T-Cup as BOS & BIS Finnish bred!
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
NOW more pictures on Facebook Here:
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Really BIG CONGRATS & THANKS to our whole Team for making this day yet again an Unforgettable one! U are the BEST ♥♥♥
Extra THX for handling-assistance to Hilde! She doesn´t own a Beardie but still was really kind to come and help, doing an absolute smashing job as usual ♥
Got some wonderful news from out west....
Anders & "Alex" S & DK CH Memorylane Sunsational, had been out and about. They had a Perfect day and ended up BOB & Group 2nd!!! Super CONGRATS
Thank You judge, Mr. Anthony Kelly.
Here is Alex showing off his groovy moves at a previous event
(c)Anders Nielsen
As I was way up in eastern Finland, I couldn´t go to Estonia at the same time. But, someone else did... Heidi Helanen was travelling there with her own corgis and had agreed to take also a Beardiegirl with her. So, "Nelli", Memorylane Reign Of Gold, travelled across the pond and went into the ring. On the first day the judge liked her very much and she got Jun CAC and was BOB-Jun too! But on the second day the judge thought she was still in the middle of development, so only VG. I have to say that I´m always Very amused when judges think a junior-Beardie is not fully developed.... Newsflash, they shouldn´t be at that age! And that´s why there is different classes according to different ages
Still a nice weekend for Nelli overall, Congrats to her owner and BIG Thanks to Heidi!!!
This week there was the only 3-day show in Finland. The show is organized only every 2 years and is a HUGE event! This time abt 10.000 entries alltogether.... I was however a bit bummed already in advance about the weather-forecast, it was supposed to be heavy rain & some thunder too All 3 days
But we really had the weather-gods on our side this time as most of the w/e was dry and even sunny! What a morale-booster, That already felt like winning the Jackpot
We had a bit of different dogs on each day but still had some wonderful success. It was well worth taking part in this heavy show-cirquit so far away from home.
Below you can see results day by day.....
FRIDAY
* "Leo", LTJW-11 LVJW-12 EEJW-12 Sandauri Lion King: BOB-Jun, BM 3 & res.CAC
* "Puppe", Memorylane Right Said Fred: EXCellently 2nd in Jun class with CQ
* "Casino", Memorylane Veni Vidi Vicing: EXCellently 1st in Open class with CQ
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: BOB, CACIB & GROUP 4!
* "Liisa", FI & BY CH Memorylane U R My Sunshine: EXCellently 4th in ch-class
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Strike A Pose: Best Bitch 3
* Breedersclass with the above M-lanes: BOB & Honorary prize
Judging was done by Mrs. Nina Karlsdotter, Swe (breed) & Mrs. Hassi Assenmacher, Ger (group). Thank You.
Diesel
(c)Jens Eriksen
SATURDAY
* "Leo", LTJW-11 LVJW-12 EEJW-12 Sandauri Lion King: EXCellently fourth in Jun
* "Puppe", Memorylane Right Said Fred: EXCellently 3rd in Jun class with CQ
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 Memorylane Show Me The Party: BOB & CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: BOB-vet & Best Male 4
* "Liisa", FI & BY CH Memorylane U R My Sunshine: EXCellent in ch-class
* "Vanni", FI CH Memorylane Don´t Talk Just Kiss: EXCellent in ch-class
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Strike A Pose: Best Bitch 1 & BOS & CACIB
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Rekku, Wilma & Vanni: BOB & Honorary prize
Judging was done by Mr. Stelios Makaritis, Greece (breed). Thank You.
Diesel & Wilma
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
SUNDAY
* "Leo", LTJW-11 LVJW-12 EEJW-12 Sandauri Lion King: Very Good 1st in Jun
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: BM 3 & res.CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BOB-vet & BOS
* "Liisa", FI & BY CH Memorylane U R My Sunshine: EXCellently 4th in ch-class
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Strike A Pose: Best Bitch 2 & res.CACIB
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Rekku, Wilma & Liisa: BOB & Honorary prize
Judging was done by Mr. Johan Andersson, swe (breed). Thank You.
Sundays breedersclass.... Diesel, Rekku, Wilma & Liisa
(c)Jens Eriksen
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL!!!
HUGE THANKS to the wonderful Junior Handlers helping us all 3 days. <3 u guys!
Thank U Mikko for special assistance on sunday ♥
Also HUGE THANKS to Jenni for helping me prepare the dogs friday & saturday ♥
Maisu & Aatu, u were invaluable on sunday ♥
And Enourmous THANKS to the Auer family for inviting me to stay with you ♥
I hope I didn´t forget anyone.... whatta great joint effort this cirquit was!
I got some really nice news from the other side of the gulf. Some M-lanes had been attending the speciality and they had had a nice day there. I actually didn´t realize that they even had a baby-class there, but they did and so also young Leo could make his debute
* "Roope", Memorylane A Pirates Party: VG in open males because of level bite.... Hmm, which the standard actually approoves....
* "Leo", Memorylane Hip Hop Don´t Stop: BOB-puppy & BEST IN SHOW 2 Baby!!!
Also Congrats are in order to Evelinas Johny, who went BEST IN SHOW! Johnys mom is the lovely Upsa, CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Kicks Your Act
Leo with his first prizes ever ♥
Many Many CONGRATS Tiina & Rasmus!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Beata Petkevica
Today I didn´t go to the show myself but was actually earning some dinero at work!
But, I got some news afterward that "Muusa", Memorylane Paint Me Chocolina, had been out and about. She had a very nice day and won her class with EXC and also got the res.CAC. Well done! And Thank You Niina Tarkiainen for preparing & showing Muusa so well
Also Congrats to Svennes (Typografens Netscape Navigator) daughter, "Hertta", G. Valentine Sweetheart, for gaining the CAC!
Thank You judge, Mrs. Pirjo Aaltonen
Unfortunately there was only 1 blurry pic from the show,
so here is a older one of Muusa
(c)Enni Siitonen
On saturday there was plenty of events to choose from in Finland.... where did we go....? Beer Floating event about half an hour from us.... Black Lace Festival in Rauma.... The Finnish Farting Championship in Utajärvi.... or Int. dog show in Pori....?
Ok we DID go to Pori but hmm, what an "interesting" day we had.... Rauma is near to
Pori so some of the blackness definitely had spread from there. Diesel thought he was taking part in the farting Ch as he had an upset tummy and Boy oh Boy did I need a beer by the end of the day!
* "Casino", Memorylane Veni Vidi Vicing: Very Good 1st
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: EXC/2, BM 3 & res.CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: EXC/1, BOB-vet & shortl. in BIS-vet
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: EXC/2 & Best Bitch 3
* "Maya", FI CH Memorylane Within Temptation: EXC/1 & BB 2 with res.CACIB
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Rekku, Lexxy & Maya: BOB with shortest critique ever
Still got our redemption, finishing BEST IN SHOW 3!
Pink & Happy
(c)Ellen Harjanne & Hilde Fredriksson
THANKS a Million girls for your very valuable help! Specials to Johanna & Hilde!
My knee just keeps buggin me so only minimal running in the ring again today....
Judging Beardies today was Mrs. Gunnel Holm from Finland.
And BIS-breeder Mr. Carlos F. Renau from Spain, Thank You.
Today I flew home from the north in the morning, made an u-turn via home to get the dogs and then onward to another show This one was fortunately close to home and we even had nice weather, which was great as the rain has seemed neverending this summer. The ring started half an hour early so we got a bit of a hurry but still managed nicely. Results below....
* "Casino", Memorylane Veni Vidi Vicing: Excellently second in open males
* "Sulo", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup: Ch 1st & Best Male 4
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: Best Male 3 & BOS-Vet
* "Lexxy", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 3
* "Maya", FI CH Memorylane Within Temptation: BOB & Best In Group 3!!!
* Breedersclass with Sulo, Rekku, Lexxy & Maya: Best In Show 3!!!
Maya in the windy group ♥
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
Many CONGRATS to all the owners & THANKS yet again for all help in the ring Nana & Kristiina! SuperSpecial THX for the whole day to Johanna ♥
The judges today were Mr. Leif-Ragnar Hjorth (breed), Mr. Hans Bierwolf (Bis-breeder) and Mr. karl-Erik Johansson (the Group), THANKS to All.
This show is veeeery far from us, in Lapland. I had hurt my knee, so no chance I was going to be able to drive here. We had to make some elaborate arrangements but could make the trip work after all.... The girls were driving with the dogs & my car and I was flying on saturday morning I wasn´t able to handle much but was making myself useful as kennelgirl, taking care of grooming, packing & organizing
Our results were a bit mixed and I was a bit surprised about some of the judges comments.... ok, there are as many people as opinions and so be it. But to claim that the girls would show the dogs hanging them from the chains, is absolutely untrue. Have to set the record straight that I am VERY particulate with holding the dogs up gently and naturally under the head! Yes, the other hand is held by the neck so the leash don´t slip and sometimes the chain can be held up for visual effect but Never choking! Hmph! Here below our group at this show....
* "Puppe", Memorylane Right Said Fred: Excellently 1st in jun males
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: BOS with CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: EXC/2
* "Leevi", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Big Ben Jammin: Best Male 2 & BOB-Vet
* "Wilma", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Strike A Pose: Best Bitch 3
* "Sohvi", Multi Ch, Multi W Memorylane Steppin Out To Party: Best Bitch 4
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Rekku, Wilma & Sohvi: BOB with Honorary Prize
Super THANKS to EVERYONE making this trip possible, the organizing wasn´t easy....
SpecialSpecial THX to Saana Pirinen & Saana Telkkälä for being my SuperHandlers ♥
Pics (c) Johanna Lahtinen and the shirt looked great on you
Todays judge was Ms. Päivi Eerola
Aaand again after arriving home in the middle of last night, I got up "bright & shiny" for a new day of showing Today only abt 1h of driving, felt like it was next-door! But the weather didn´t fail us..... rain, rain, rain, mud, more MUD..... aah, priceless!
But one thing we can´t complain about are the results
* "Jesse", CIB & MULTI CH M. The Holy Man: Best Male 1 & BOB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BM 3, BOB-vet & BIS 3 Vet!
* "Maya", FI CH Memorylane Within Temptation: Best Bitch 1 & BOS
* "Viivi", FI CH Memorylane A Flash Of Magic: Best Bitch 2
* Breedersclass with Jesse, Rekku, Viivi & Maya: BEST IN SHOW 3!!!!
Jesse & Marika!
(c)Otto Manninen
CONGRATS & THANKS Friends Marika & Otto for a lovely day!
Super Thanks yet again also to Hilde for helping out. AND Congrats to her for winning Junior Handling competitions BOTH days at Forssa! What awesome Talent!!!
Thanks also everyone else for helping ♥
Last but not least, THX judges for appreciating our hairies
Mrs. Irina Poletaeva (breed), Mr. Rui Oliveira (BIS-Vet) & Mrs. Ligita Zake (BIS-Breeder)
Again a show FAR up north, seems like I drive more than a taxi-driver
And again we got to "enjoy" pouring rain, this time with a bonus of thunder & lightning, Yay..... Fortunately our doggies are not scared of such extreme conditions so they showed well & happily. Nice results can be found below.....
* Setter "Merlin", EEJW-12 Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox: Best Male 3 AND....
WINNING the Whole Junior Handling competition with talented Janniina Tauriainen!
* "Puppe", Memorylane Right Said Fred: Excellently 1st in jun males & BOS-Jun
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: BM 2 with CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight:
Best Male 1, BOB & BOB-vet & BEST IN SHOW 2 Vet!!!
* "Molli", LT JW-12 Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go:
Exc 1st in jun females, BOB-Jun & shortlistedto 10 best among 50 in BIS-Jun
* "Wilma", CIB & MULTI CH Memorylane Strike A Pose: BOS with CACIB
* Breedersclass with Puppe, Diesel, Rekku & Wilma: BOB with Honorary Prize
(not shown in BIS as everyone couldn´t stay for the finals)
WhaddyaMean dirty feet....?!?
(c)AlfaFoto
CONGRATULATIONS All on lovely results!
Especially Maisu & Aatu on Rekkus success AND your wedding anniversary ♥
THANKS yet again to every single helping hand in and out of the ring!
Also Thank U to the judges!!! Mr. Arne Foss was doing Beardies and also teaching a new prospect judge. I have to say I was impressed on the positive and enthusiastic way he was speaking about our breed. Too many times teachers are only concentrating on emphasising faults. I wish there was more of this positive approach! Thank You also Mr. Zsolt Lokodi for appreciating Rekku in Bis-vet.
One more joyous family-happening this summer......
Our Lovely import-girl "Nappi", Honeytaste Kick Some Ass, delivered her first litter during the night (IS there even another time ?!?). Our little lady had to WORK to get her chunky monkeys out but did it like a trooper! The final count was 3 boys & 3 girls, all Black/white and VERY even. Proud daddy is also another of our young Swedish imports.... "Visa", Nallelandets Ambassador. More info about this litter will be provided shortly.
First pic..... at 1 day ♥
Last night we arrived home very late and today a new day of fun and games..... hmm, maybe more games after all. AM surprised at the audacity of certain people, HaHa
Did have a nice day in the end though with lovely Friends ♥
* "Casino", Memorylane Veni Vidi Vicing: Very Good 1st in open males
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: Best Male 4
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: BM 2 & BOB-vet with HP
* "Maya", M. Within Temptation: Open Bitch 1st, BB 2, CAC -> FI CH! & res.CACIB
* "Lexxy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 3
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Rekku, Lexxy & Maya: BEST IN SHOW 2!!!!
THINK PINK!
(c)Texterri
THANK U Johanna & Hilde for an awesome time! Lot´s of eye-rolling & laughs!
Thanks also to all other helping hands, Kristiina & Piia.
Congrats to All owners yet again, especially Christa who now has a New Champion
THX also to the judges, Mrs. Irina Poletaeva (breed) & especially Mr. Otto Krcal (Bis-breeder)
This show is a tradition for us. The venue is lovely and the judges are always interesting, Thanks Kokkola!
This year the Beardies were on in the morning so we got a brilliant idea of leaving the previous evening and sleeping in the show-tent We brought an inflatable mattress but a pump that was too small. Still at 2 a.m we were pumping and pumping.... then the mattress was half-full and we were too exhausted and had to stop and go to sleep. What a riot the night was.... As soon as one was turning, the other one was flying up, HaHa.
Oh well, live and learn
At the show we still had a marvellous day and for once a SUNNY one!♥ Results below....
* "Billy", Memorylane Had To Be Ewe: Excellently 2nd in open males
* "Nöpö", Memorylane Got Some Mighty Magic: Best Male 3 with CAC & res.CACIB
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: BM 2 with CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight:
Best Male 1, BOB & BOB-vet & BEST IN SHOW 4 Vet!!!
Lovely Rekku ♥
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
* "Maya", M. Within Temptation: BB 2 with CAC & res. CACIB
* "Sohvi", FI & LV CH & Multi W Memorylane Steppin Out To Party: BOS with CACIB
* Breedersclass with Rekku, Nöpö, Diesel & Sohvi: BEST IN SHOW 2!!!
~ HAPPY Team ~
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
HUGE CONGRATS & THANKS to our Entire team! What a Glorious day!!!
Thanks also to All helping hands, Especially Hilde & Saana who accompanyed me on this Crazy trip
THANK YOU also to the judges, especially our breed-judge, Mr. Joe Purkhiser from the U.S., who was a true Gentleman. He also took the Bis-Vet and his wife, Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser appreciated our breeders class in Bis-breeder.
We moved from Sweden back to Finland but still stayed in Lapland. This show was held next to Santa Claus village, which is a very popular tourist-site. Guess if I´ve ever seen it..... you´re right, Never!
The weather improved slightly but still was raining on and off. And here the results.
* "Casino", M. Veni Vidi Vicing: Excellently 1st in open males
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: BOB with CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight:
Best Male 2, BOB-vet & shortlisted among 9 best in BIS-Vet!
* "Viivi", FI CH M. A Flash Of Magic: BOS with CACIB
* Breedersclass with the above dogs: BOB & BEST IN SHOW 4!!!
* Setter "Lumo", CIE & MULTI W Blue Baltic´s Valse Lyrique: BOB & CACIB
A setterpicture for a change.... Lumo ♥
(c)Leena Huttunen
CONGRATS to all owners & doggies :o)
THANKS to everyone helping out ringside & handling today....
Saana, Minna, Anna, Karri & Jouni!
THANKS to the judges, Mr. Martin Johansson (setters), Mrs. Anna Brancovic (Beardies) & Mr. Yochai Barak (BIS-Breeder)
THANKS to Leena for letting us stay at your house the night before ♥
Driving the last night through and 2300km later we were home, SO TIRED!
One more THANKS.... Tuula & Aino for taking care of the doggies at home! ♥ U!
This w/e we made a CRAZY trip, really FAR up north.... Jouni was going fishing and us girls were showing. Stayed on the way in a very quaint little town called Jokkmokk and even managed a bit of sight-seeing
The weather-forecast said it would be rainy and Boy was it ever! Still, we had some nice results in the ring too
* "Casino", M. Veni Vidi Vicing: Very Good because of soggy balls... WTF?!? HaHa
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: BM 3, res.CAC & res.CACIB
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight:
BM 2, CAC -> SWE CH! BOB-vet & BEST IN SHOW 1 Vet!!!
* "Viivi", FI CH M. A Flash Of Magic: BB 2 with res.CAC & res. CACIB
* Breedersclass with the above dogs: BOB with Honorary Prize
* Setter "Lumo", MULTI W Blue Baltic´s Valse Lyrique: BOB, CACIB -> INT. CH!!!
Rekku pictured going BIS-Vet at a previous show with same weather ;o)
Unfortunately we forgot our camera home this time....
(c)Otto Manninen
THANKS So Much to Saana Pirinen for All your help! Thanks also everyone helping in Breeders-class :o) And special KISS to my dear Jouni♥
Judging was done by Mrs. Maria-Louise Doppelreiter (Beardies), Mr. Salvatore Tripoli (setters) & Mr. George Schogol (Bis-vet). Thanks ALL!
As I was off to the north, there was a show in central Finland aswell.
Only one M-lane attending but that was enough....
"Sohvi", FI & LV CH & Multi W Memorylane Steppin Out To Party, took BOB!
Not our breeding, but also worth mentioning that our "Svennes" Typografen´s Netscape Navigator, daughter "Hertta", G. Valentine Sweetheart, took her second CAC.
Sohvi with happy mommy :o)
(c)Saana Telkkälä
CONGRATS Saana & Sohvi and also Herttas owners!
THANKS to the judge, Mr. Paavo Mattila
It was Midsummernight and "Mandy", Memorylane Praise My Name, decided to have a fest of her own.... She decided that NOW was the time to have her litter. The delivery moved on quite fast and soon there was 3 babies in the nursery. This was where it was supposed to stop, at least according to the sonogram.... but Mandy was still big as a balloon.... so, she proceeded to have 5 more babies, making the final count to 8!!! This is Mandys second litter and ofcourse she remembered what she was supposed to do. All is well with the newborns, we just admire the small wonders ♥
The whole gang, 1 day young
For more info about the litter, Please do check out our Puppies 2 page!
Sunny saturday was exhanged for a really rainy sunday. The show was near to us but this was little consolation as the weather truly was awful
Thanks to the neverending rain, our car also got stuck in the mud and it was quite a hmm, %#*/%¤! project to get it out of there....
In the show we had had a change of judge but that was ok with us as Mr. Kraljic was a new aquaintance, which I always find interesting. Happy to say he also liked our gang
* "Leo", LT & LV JW-12, WCJW-12 Sandauri Lion King: BOS-Jun & BM 4 with CAC!
* "Jönssi", Memorylane Sonata Arctica: EXC/3rd in Ch Males with the big boys ;o)
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party:
Best Male 1, BOB with CACIB & shortlisted in the Group!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight: EXC/2nd in vet
♥ Pictured yesterday Diesel & Lexxy, todays BOB & BOS ♥
(c)Niina Papunen
* "Molli", LT JW-11 & WCJW-12 S. Let´s Go Go Go:
Jun 1st, BOB-Jun, "BB5" with res.CAC & shortlisted in BIS-Jun
* "Maya", M. Within Temptation: Open Bitch 1st, BB 2, CAC & res.CACIB -> CACIB!
* "Lexxy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 1, BOS & CACIB
* Breedersclass with Maya, Lexxy, Rekku & Diesel: BOB & Honorary prize
Thanks a TON yet again to our Super Team, especially Johanna!
Also today we had some helping Junior hands, Hilde & Jeena, many Thanks
And last but not least.... Thank You to our judge, Mr. Zlatko Kraljic from Croatia.
This time our travels took us to Eastern Finland. It was a Hot day but fortunately we got a tent-place even if the venue was jam-packed. This show is on a sandy field and boy-oh-boy how dusty it was! We saved the pictures for after the show, going to a nearby park, which has wonderful flowers and made a lovely setting for pictures. I have actually been wanting for years to take pics there and now at last we could
Anyway, back to the results..... which were not too bad, eh?!
* "Jönssi", Memorylane Sonata Arctica: Best Male "5", CAC -> New FI CH!
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: Best Male 4
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: BM 3, BOB-Vet & shortlisted in BIS-vet!
Our Beautiful veterans.... Rekku on the left and Lucy on the right
(c)Niina Papunen
* "Lyyli", M. On A Mission To Kiss: Jun Bitch VG 1st, needing longer coat ;o)
* "Lexxy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 1, BOS with CACIB!
* "Lucy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Angel On A Mission: Best Bitch 2 & BOS-Vet
* Breedersclass with Diesel, Rekku, Lexxy & Lucy: BEST IN SHOW 2!!!
(c)Niina Papunen
Many CONGRATS & THANKS to our Entire Team, u are AWESOME ♥
Thanks also to helping hands, Mirka & Jaana!
And ofcourse Thanks to the judges, Mrs. Noreen Harris, Australia (breed) &
Mrs. Annukka Paloheimo, Finland (Bis-breeder), for appreciating our hairies
Today I had the day completely off and was just lazying at home, one needs that too you know I was however gladly surprised by a text-message that some dogs had been at the Tuuri show. The word Tuuri means btw.Luck and that they did have.....
"Unski", Memorylane Superman Tonight took Best Male 2 with CAC and became FI CH!!! In Finland this is possible only after the dog has turned 2 years old (we have no Jun Ch either) and Unski had his Birthday just about 1 week ago so WELL DONE in achieving your title so soon!
The bitch CAC also went "close to home".... "Svennes", Typografens Netscape Navigator, daughter Glosscoats Valentine Rose, who is only at the beginning of her carreer, took it.
Many CONGRATULATIONS to both these lovely dogs!
Thank You judge Mrs. Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen
Today we went to a show quite near, just a couple of hours driving back/forth. The judge was a new aquaintance and he was a nice fella. Only thing he didn´t like was Beardie-exhuberance.... With this I don´t mean mindless bouncing, but even a little bit of looking up, etc. Still, we had some nice results....
* "Casino", Memorylane Veni Vidi Vicing: Open Male Exc 1st
* "Jesse", CIB & MULTI CH M. The Holy Man:
BOB & shortlisted in group among 6 best!
* "Maya", Memorylane Within Temptation: Open Bitch Exc 3rd
* "Lexxy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 2
* Breedersclass with the above dogs: BOB & Honorary prize
Jesse!
(c)Johanna Korpijaakko
Congratulations to all owners, Especially Marika!
THANKS girls, Johanna & M for Super company ♥
Thank You also Mirka & Karri 4 handling-assistance
Last but not least, Thanks to our judge, Mr. Kostandin Shankov from Bulgaria
This weekend it was time to yet again travel abroad. Not very far though, Tallinn is the nearest place abroad we can go to. On this trip I was accompanied by Ronjas young owner Aino. She is one of these bohemic "natures children" and we had sooo much fun, BIG THANKS Aino!♥
Our trip started on friday-evening with the ferry from Helsinki. We spent the night on the ferry and got to Tallinn early the next morning. I had arranged that a very nice couple, Tiina & Rasmus, come to meet us as I was delivering a puppy to them. They already have "Roope", M. A Pirates Party, from us and now "Hoppu", M. Hip-Hop Don´t Stop, was joining them. What a joyous moment! After a nice chat and taking dogs for morning-pee, we proceeded to the show.
American Akita "Terra", Travistock Timeless, was in the ring already at 9 o´clock. Terra did wonderfully and thus she now finished her title EE JCH! She was not only the best junior but Also the Best Bitch, so BOS! Then she got titles EEW-12 & EEJW-12!!! AND, Crufts-qualification!!! YAYYY
Thanks to the judge, Mr. Chan Weng Woh, all the way from Malaysia.
On the mooove....
(c)Susanna Gourine
After AA:s, we went to our hotel, which was a bit outside the downtown-area and qualified as a true ghetto-hotel, HaHa Fortunately the room was a nice size, had a hand-shower and guarded parking. There was also a lot of dog-people, so we figured to be safe. Then we prepared Beardies and also setterkid, Merlin, who I nearly left home.... With so many shows & entries going on, I had forgotten that he also was entered. Half an hour before I was to leave from home, I opened the show-envelope and Uuups, noticed that also Merlin was entered
In the hurry & commotion, I ofcourse forgot his coat (needed to keep him warm And flatten the hair after grooming), so I had to improvise.... a fleece-blanket, my own hoodie and everything tied with electrical tape! OMG, what a sight! But it worked
On sunday English setters were on in the morning and junior males up first. We had a nice-size ring and a very particulate judge, Mrs Ludovica Salamon from Italy, who I heard is a Gordon setter breeder herself. "Merlin", Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox, did a wonderful job and WON his class, so he got title EE JW-12 Later he also beat nearly all other males and went Best Male 2! His sister Goldie, also got the jun title and finished BOB-Jun & overall BOS! Many Many Congrats!!!
Beardies were on a bit later, so we had good time to prepare them for the ring. But, then the time ended as the breed started.... the judging was very late and so the ring-secretary was desperately trying to catch up. The result was completely chaotic! However, we did get really nice results alltogether.....
* "Leo", LT & LV JW-12, WCJW-12 S. Lion King: EE JW-12, BOB-Jun & Best Male 2
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 & EEJW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Best Male 3 with res.CACIB
* "Nelli", Memorylane Reign Of Gold: EE JW-12, BOS-Jun & Best Bitch 2
* "Ronja", FI & LT CH, HeW-10 M. Honey To Knight:
EE W-12, EE CH!,New INTernational CH!!!, BOB & Shortlisted in the Group!
* Leo, Nelli, Ronja, Goldie & Merlin also got qualified for CRUFTS
BOS, Dantella´s Moonraker & BOB, our Ronja
(c)Tettan Lindqvist
HUUUUGE CONGRATULATIONS to ALL families! THANK You for taking so well care of your wonderful doggies ♥
Also BIG THANX to the Lehto family & Dina Johansson for SUPER help ringside!
Beardiejudging was done by Mrs. Linda Jyrgens, Thank You
As I was abroad myself, I actually didn´t even remember that there was a show in Finland also. So, it was a very pleasant surprise when I got a text-message with really nice results.....
* "Unski", Memorylane Superman Tonight: Best Male 2 with res. CAC
* "Pinni", CIB & MULTI CH Memorylane One Way Riot: Best Bitch 1, BOB & BOB-Vet!
Here is Pinni at a previous event, showing her groovy moves
(c)Mai Puttonen
My Very Warm CONGRATS to both
Thank You breederjudge, Ms. Tarja Löfman from Finland
In the night between 29.-30.5, "Moona", Memorylane Puz A Spell On U, was showing signs that tonight will be THE night. She was making her nest over and over and then came to lie beside me on the bed, grunting and panting. In the twilight hours (wonder why it always has to be at that time....), she started to push.
She did have to work a bit as we knew there was not a big litter on the way, which ofcourse meant that the individual puppies Would propably be quite big. And so they were.... 2 chunky boys were born in abt. 1,5h. Both were lively fellas and has an excellent zest for life. Just like we like it! This was Moonas first litter, but she immediately figured out what a mommy is supposed to do. So all well in the nursery ♥
Moritz & Max 1 day old
For more info about the litter, Please do check out our Puppies page!
As I was so so far away, there was another show just around the corner from my house. Kinda kinky that I wasn´t here Still, the M-team did an awesome job of filling in. THANKS Marika & Johanna!!!
* "Casino", Memorylane Veni Vidi Vicing: Open Male 2nd with CQ
* "Jesse", CIB & MULTI CH M. The Holy Man: Ch 1st, Best Male 2
* "Maya", M. Within Temptation: Open Bitch 2 with res.CAC
* "Lexxy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Best Bitch 3
* "Mandy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Praise My Name: Best Bitch 2
* Breedersclass with Jesse, Lexxy, Maya & Mandy: BEST IN SHOW 2!!!
Many CONGRATS to each and everyone
Super THANKS to All helping hands & Special Kiss to my "hubby" Jouni ♥
Judging was done today by Ms. Inger Ronander from Norway (breed) &
Mrs. Vija Klucniece from Latvia (Bis-breeder), Thank YOU!
After being home for only 2 days and taking care of about a MILLION things, I left to another trip..... 10h back/forth to northeastern Finland. I met some friends there and we had a wonderful weekend. NOT entirely without adventures though. As we went to dinner on saturday-evening, I forgot my car-keyes at the restaurant and it was VERY difficult trying to get them from there the next morning! Was panicking a bit but all turned out well and we did make it into the ring too
Results were veeery nice, please look below.....
SATURDAY - NATIONAL ALL-BREEDS SHOW
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Excellent Intermediate Male 2nd
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: Best Male 1 & BOB!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: Best Male 2 & BOB-Vet
* "Rasta", Memorylane Made Ewe Look: Open 1st, Best Bitch 3 with CAC
* "Liinu", CIB & MULTI CH M. Game Set Match: Best Bitch 2
* Breedersclass, with Diesel, Rekku, Rasta & Liinu: BOB & Honorary Prize
♥Diesel♥
(c)Sini-Tuuli Lapinlampi
SUNDAY - INTERNATIONAL ALL-BREEDS SHOW
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Intermediate Male 1st, Best Male 4 & CAC
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, WCW-12, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: Best Male 1 & BOB!
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: Best Male 3, BOB-Vet & BIS 4 Vet!!!
* "Liinu", CIB & MULTI CH M. Game Set Match: Best Bitch 4
* "Sohvi", MULTI CH M. Steppin Out To Party: Best Bitch 2 with res. CACIB
* Breedersclass, with Diesel, Rekku, Liinu & Sohvi: BOB & Honorary Prize
(c)Hilde Fredriksson
HUGE THANKS to All owners-groomers-handlers, what a fabulous work you did again!!!
Tiia, Thanks for sharing the room. I´m sure we would have had a blast following the Eurovision songcontest, had we not fallen dead asleep, HaHa
Many THANKS also to this weekends judges; Mrs. Brenda Banbury from GB (breed sat.) and the Finnish ladies, Ms. Elina Haapaniemi (breed sun.) & Ms. Leni Finne Bis Vet)
As I was away in mainland-Europe, one M-fellow made a trip to quite the opposite direction. Nana drove to Northern Sweden, about 1600km back/forth! It had been her dream for a while now to make her boy a Swedish Champion..... I am very Happy & Proud to say they DID IT! Together! What a Team ♥
"Sulo", fresh SE CH plus CIB & MULTI CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup, didn´t only take the CAC, but also went BOB & BEST IN GROUP!!! WOW, SUPER CONGRATS
Nana with her dear Sulo, tears of happiness....
(c)Nana Naulapää
Thanks also to judges; Mrs. Leila Kärkäs from Finland (breed) & Mr. Roger Vanhoenacker from Belgium (group)
A ton of shows today! This one also far up north. A local M-lane was entered and I couldn´t have hoped for a better result..... "Leevi",
CIB & MULTI CH Memorylane Big Ben Jammin, BOB, BOB-Vet & BEST IN SHOW 3 Vet!!!
On the way to his podium
(c)Liisa Satomaa
BIG CONGRATS Liisa & HUGE THANX Saana for preparing and handling Leevi!
THANKS to judge, Mrs. Anna Brancovic from Serbia (breed & Bis-Vet)
One more bit of news for this weekend.....
Our co-owned import, "Visa", Nallelandets Ambassador, was entered and did Really Well! Thus he won his class, All males and ended up BOS with his first CAC!!!
Best Bitch & BOB also went "close to home" as it was won by our "Svennes", Typografen´s Netscape Navigor, daughter, "Lumi", FI CH Glosscoat´s Valentine Love Story! Lumi took also Group 2, Awesome!!!
"Visa", Nallelandets Ambassador, pictured previously at our house
(c)Jouni Hakonen
My WARM CONGRATS to Niina & Heini
Thank you judges Mrs. Nina Janger (breed) & Mr. Freddie Klindrup from DK (group)
Finally it was time for the BIG Adventure!
On the evening of monday 14.5 we started our trip. First we drove a couple of hours to Turku, picked up Leena & setterboys and then continued to the ferry. Went overnight to Stockholm, Sweden. Then we drove through Sweden, took the ferry over to Denmark, drove through Denmark, took the ferry to Germany and still drove a few hours more to Hamburg. After abt 15h of driving, we arrived to our motel. Took care of the dogs and then some well-earned ZzzZz....
In the morning had a rude awakening as looking out over the idyllic landscape, there was a guy playing with himself, YUK!
We SO needed to get outta there. Again all-day driving. Dropping off Leena at her daughters house in Cham and arriving at midnight to our hotel in S-burg. All was closed and pitch-black and there was a ton of scary gargoyles all over the place. Finally I got a staff-member to open the door and even if they weren´t really happy, they gave us our room. Thank You! In the morning the place wasn´t scary at all, but rather idyllic, overlooking the city from the hillside. Well, never mind the VERY religious atmosphere with meditating people everywhere.... we really fit in well.... NOT! HaHa
This day was spent preparing & pre-preparing some of the dogs that were going in the ring in the following days and had a nice meal of Wienerschnizel. Actually it was the only thing on the menu we understood as we don´t speak Germand and the waitress was So grumpy.
On friday it was the first day of showing. We left the house really early and it prooved to be a wise decision.... To the huge Messezenter, there was only leading 2 really tiny roads and the traffic-jam was Massive! Fortunately we made it though. Leena almost didn´t and she had been forced to hop out of the car and run the last Kilometres!!! I can tell you, there was some Seriously Pissed people due to horrible traffic-arrangements
Setters were on this day and I was looking forward to showing Merlin & his mom, Lumo. Merlin can be pretty wild but he did behave nicely today and got EXC.
"Merlin", Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox
(c)Jeena Kantosalo
I also saw his litterbrother, Gulliver, who looked lovely. Unfortunately they didn´t place though. Still Congrats to their half-brother Harry, who took the JW-title! Then the Gordons went on top of the English Setters, so I was asked to show Leenas Willis as his handler was tied up with her own dog. We had a nice connection and I was proud to take 1st in Ch-class with him!
"Willis", Blue Baltic´s Face Maker
(c)Jeena Kantosalo
Our own girl, Lumo, hadn´t been shown for 1 year due to maternal duties and the wait for new coat. Now she was making her re-entry to the ring and it felt really great to show her, she was responding so nicely to everything and moving like a feather. Lumo took third in open bitches
3rd "Lumo" WW-10 & Multi W Blue Baltic´s Valse Lyrique & the 2nd bitch in open
(c)Jeena Kantosalo
Later in the day, Jeena showed Lumo & Willis in brace in the big ring and they looked really awesome! Too bad we don´t have brace in Finland....
The judge for English Setters was a new aquaintance for me, Mrs. Jelka Simcic.
Final line-up....
BOB, judge, BOB-Jun (Merlins half-brother) & Best Bitch
(c)Jeena Kantosalo
After we left the show, it was time for some more Wienerschnizel and then preparing the Beardies. It took foreeeveeer and this day seemed to never end but it did and finally some ZzzZzzzzz.....
On saturday we again woke up at the crack of dawn as we couldn´t risk beeing late for the show because of the traffic. Today it was time for Beardies & American Akitas. I had 5! Beardies in the ring and 1 AA. Both breeds on at the same time and in completely different halls ofcourse! I still had a romantic idea that I would manage somehow :D I was fortunate to have help from Jeena, Hilde & Nea, who are very nice junior handler girls from Finland. But unfortunately they couldn´t stay the entire time as ofcourse they had their own competition to attend to also.
Anyhow.... first up was Leo in junior males. He got "5th" with EXC. Then was Rekku in veteran and he WON! So the title of World Veteran Winner -12 came to him, YIPPEE!!!
"Rekku", fresh WVW-12,CIB & MULTI CH M. Hold On Tight, in the main ring ♥
(c)Mikko Marttinen
Then Molli went to junior bitches and she got an EXC 3rd!
The winner,?, 2nd, ?,?,? & the 3rd, our "Molli", Sandauri Let´s Go Go Go
(c)Ildikó Muzslai
The reason why classes were in that order, was that puppies, juniors & veterans were judged by Mrs. Rita Skadike-Kadina from Latvia and the rest by Mr. Ronnie Irving from GB.
When the judge changed and the intermediate males began, I scooted over to the AA ring. Lo and behold, that judge had been quick and was already about to choose best male. So, running back across 3 huge halls to the Beardie-ring, grabbing Terra and running back. 18 AA junior bitches entered the ring. Then we were standing there and standing and staaanding.... the judge had gone on a break I was worried about the Beardie-rings progress as I had no way of knowing what happened there. Finally the AA-judge came back and started the bitch-judging. Terra was about in the middle and as soon as she was done with the individual part, I left her in the hands of an aquaintance, Thanks Masa! and ran back to Beardies. On the way there, I bumped into a friend, Karri, who I begged to take care of Terra until I returned. Well, I couldn´t, as the ch males had just started in Beardies! Talk about beeing in a HURRY! Still managed to calm myself and took Diesel in the ring. He showed very nicely, but only got EXC. Karri then returned with Terra, who hadn´t gotten placed either. Blaah. Now we had a bit of a brake as the last of our Beardies attending the ring was Liinu, in ch class. I wasn´t expecting to get anything with her as unfortunately she had dropped her coat before the show. I had actually considered leaving her home but then we couldn´t have attended any couple- or breeding-classes at all. So I opted to bring her after all. As expected, she only got EXC in ch class but was showing really nicely. Liinu has a ton of attitude and So enjoys to be in the ring! This she got to show later in the afternoon as we took part in the extra competitions.
Diesel with Hilde & mommy Liinu with me
(c)Mikko Marttinen
All braces and all breeders-classes went into the big ring. I think our dogs and team looked wonderful and I was proud to be there. From a Huge amount of breeders, we were shortlisted! YAY, what a thrill!!! Thanks judge, Mr. Jörgen Hindse from Denmark
Diesel, Rekku & Liinu
(c)Jeena Kantosalo
THANKS also girls, Hilde & Jeena, for Awesome presentation!!!
Me and Jeena went to celebrate to Mac Donalds :D And No dog-washing today either!
One more very early wake-up today......
The hotel had left us sandwitches in their fridge every morning and so we got a nice start of the day again. I had also got a routine of driving down 5km on the Very Steep mountainside road, which was quite scary at first.
Today I first took Jeena & Lumo to the Messezentrum as they had junior handling there and then I rushed to the other side of the city, to Anif castlegrounds for the Specialities; one for British Herdingdogs & one for the AA:s.
As I arrived, there was ofcourse no official place to unpack the car but I asked if I could do it near the gate as I was alone with 6! dogs and a ton of stuff. Yes, I was allowed to do so. So then begun the neverending dragging..... ofcourse our ring was the most farthest one from the entrance. I was running 3 times back/forth and the neighboring Border Colliepeople had a lot of fun watching my morning-aerobics Suddenly I realised that I had dropped the pouch with the dogs papers on one of my runs and so I started to search.... they were Nowhere! Panic! I ran to the information-desk (you guessed it, on the other side of the fairgrounds!) and fortunately some nice person had returned them there. Boy, was I Happy! Then on to park the car.... but what now, 2 police-officers were standing next to it. The man who had given me permission to unload, had called the police. Thanks a Lot! Was fortunately not fined as I immediately went to park at the official parkingplace. Then som MORE running. To get the numbers for the dogs from the ring.... Well, were our numbers there? Ofcourse not. Aaand back to the information-desk again.
I´m going to be a marathon superstar after this for sure!
Now there was not much time to the start of the Beardie-ring. So quickly back to the ring and starting to brush the dogs. At this point Mrs. Petra Bonny was Super Kind to offer her help with preparing & showing the dogs, I cannot THANK YOU enough!!!
Petra preparing Rekku
(c)Petra Bonny
I also want to THANK Chilis owner for agreeing to show Akitagirl, Terra!
Leo was first up and also ended up First! So he can now be titled World Club Junior Winner-12, YAY! Next in the ring was Diesel in ch males and he Also won! Later he did us Very Proud by going BEST MALE!!!
Happy Winners.... Diesel & me
(c)Petra Bonny
So D can now be titled World Club Winner-12 Well, Rekku did Not want to be outdone by the other boys and thus he won Veteran males! WOW, I was extatic!!! Rekku got the title World Club Veteran Winner-12. At this point I didn´t dare to show the next dog as I felt I would have jinxed our chances after getting awarded so much in males. So a quick decision was made and Petra showed Molli in junior bitches. And.... they WON! OMG, how unreal!!! Later Molli also went BEST IN SHOW 1 Junior at the combined Herding breeds finals
Molli with her new friend Petra
(c)Petra Bonny
Last but not least was Liinu in ch bitches. Well, our "baldie" didn´t get placed but that was quite ok ;o) She however took part in our breedersclass, which finished BEST IN SHOW 1!!! WAOUUUH, just SUPER-AMAZING day!!!
THANK YOU Breeder-judge, Mrs Sue Nicholls-Ward from GB (kennel Bumbleridge)
But were the adventures over for today....? Oh no.
Went to pack the car with Jeena (who had arrived by taxi a while ago) and didn´t notice anything at first glance. Then Jeena asked the unthinkable.... where is Merlin? I had left our setterboy and visitor Tomy in the car for the day. It had been in the shadow with backdoors open, but crate-latches closed. Well, the latches were still closed so from that we knew that Merlin hadn´t broked out of the car on his own. Somebody had let him out! Complete Panic!!! My mind was racing and I thought we had lost our boy for good! One more time running to the information-desk.... and who was standing there with a lady feeding him bread.... Merlin! THANK GOD!!!
Our setup. Welded & latched....
He had been found on the parking-lot, running around and a man had taken him to the info. Later in Finland I got to know it was actually a fellow-Finn who had captured Merlin as our boy had wandered into their trailer and strated eating their food! Just this once I have to be happy that he is such a pig THANK YOU Jarmo Hilpinen for rescuing Merlin!!! Still, I´m quite convinced that the one letting him out of the car, was trying to steal our boy as a dog don´t close latches behind him..... Fortunately Merlin is a Wild one and has just jumped head-first past the arms of his thief. And even more fortunate that he by a miracle found his way back to us!
BIG SIGH of relief!!!
Well, NOW surely there was no more adventures for the day....? Oh yes, one more.
The day before, we had taken on a visitor, adult Bordercollie Tomy, who was sold to my friend Saana in Finland. Tomys Hungarian breeder had given him to us for 1 day and now he was supposed to get a ride home by some Leonberger-people.
It had been agreed that they would collect Tomy from the speciality-fairgrounds before starting their way home. I called them and got to speak to a VERY RUDE woman who announced that They would not pick up anything anywhere and I should bring the dog to them! They were at the Messezentrum so I should go there. I was completely exhausted so I thought fine, I´ll take Jeena there to watch BIS-competitions and bring Tomy at the same time. But then suddenly the plan changed again.... now these people had left to some gas-station outside Salzburg and Tomy was to be delivered there. What the hell??? What gas-station? Where? I´m sure there is a LOT of gas-stations around the city. I wasn´t given an address but only the name of the station. So then we drove and drove and drove to find this place. Asked for directions from local people (who also didn´t know very well where the station was situated) and drove some more. I tried to call the Leonberger people but no answer. About 40min later we were finally at the gas-station. Walked around the parking lot and checked every car. The people were not there! WTF??!!! At the same time Saana called that she had gotten a message that the people had left! Seriously? I can say that at that point I was beyond Pissed! If you agree to do a favour for someone AND get paid to do so, you cannot just blow them off on a whim! What was I now supposed to do with Tomy.... We already had our car jam-packed as there was going to be 3 people & 10 dogs on the way home. But I couldn´t tie Tomy to a tree and say So long either. Saana was panicing in Finland also. I then had to make the quick decision to take Tomy with us. We were just going to have to find some space for him. After sleeping on it, I asked Leena in Cham to go to the garden-store to pick up some metal fence material. We then built a space on top of our stuff and between the roof to hold Tomy for the trip. Fortunately he was an easy traveller and propably just thought it was fun. So now I can SO recommend Citroen Jumpy as a Very Spacious Van!
Yes, It IS Tomy relaxing upside down in his little nest below the roof :D
The rest of the trip went nearly normally.... Ok, we missed our ferry from Stockholm as on the way there was a huge lorry-accident but have to be happy it didn´t involve us. We slept that night near the harbour in the car and were allowed to change to the next ferry over, Pheew. Just as well as I do think my quota for surprises was filled for now! We arrived safely home late in the night on 23.5.
This was a looong story but I wanted to share. As now you get an idea what is meant by Ninas adventure-travels.... I have no idea why stuff tend to happen to me but I can tell you, it has been a few roller-coaster rides during the years.
Fortunately we can laugh about this trip already
THANKS girls, Leena w setters & especially JEENA for an unforgettable time ♥
Hardly any M-lanes here. Just one local girl, who made her debute in the rings today. "Veega", Memorylane The Charmed Kiss, got a nice assesment and was encouraged to do some more show-training ;o) Veega was EXCellently 2nd in jun bitches. CONGRATS!
Judging was done by Ms. Tarja Löfman from Finland
After yesterday making the 6h back/forth drive to Harjavalta, I made another equally long trip to Rauma. A bit of panic-mode in the morning as my navigator directed me wrong and Beardies were up first in the ring......
Fortunately I still made it and we ended up having a Lovely day!
* "Leo", LT JW-12 & LV JW-12 S. Lion King: Jun 1st, BM 4, BOB-Jun & his first CAC!
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Interm. 1st & "Best Male 5" with Res.CAC
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch M. The Holy Man: Ch 2nd & Best Male 3
* "Diesel", MULTI CH, HeW-11 M. Show Me The Party: Best Male 1 & BOB!
Diesel on the left and Mandy on the right
pic by Otto Manninen
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: Vet 1st, Best Male 2 & BOB-Vet!
* "Molli", LT JW-11 S. Let´s Go Go Go: Jun 1st, BOS-Jun, BB 2 & her first CAC!
* "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M. Praise My Name: Best Bitch 1 & BOS!
* Breedersclass with the boys Jönssi, Jesse, Diesel & Rekku..... BEST IN SHOW 3!!!
Sooooo Many THANKS yet again to Everyone helping out, Luv U!
Heartfelt CONGRATS to All :o)
Thank YOU judges, Mr. Robert Kanas from Slovakia (breed) & Mr. Anatoli Zhuk from Belarus (Bis-breeder).
These days we don´t go to so many smaller shows anymore but Harjavalta has become a tradition. It is organized at a lovely location and I also want to support the fact that the judging-list is always very international and interesting.
Again this year we had a Smashing time, THANKS Harjavalta!
Results were quite Fabulous too.....
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 M. Sonata Arctica: Interm. 1st & Best Male 4 with Res.CAC
* "Jesse", CIB & Multi Ch M. The Holy Man: Ch 1st & Best Male 2
* "Rekku", CIB & Multi Ch M. Hold On Tight: Vet 1st, BOS & BEST IN SHOW VET 1!!!
* "Molli", S. Let´s Go Go Go: Jun 1st & Best Bitch 4
* "Viivi", EEJW-11 M. A Flash Of Magic: Open 1st, Best Bitch 2, CAC -> NEW FI CH!
* "Mandy", BISS, CIB & Multi CH M. Praise My Name: BOB, BIG & BEST IN SHOW 1!!!
* Breedersclass with Viivi, Mandy, Jesse & Rekku..... BEST IN SHOW 1!!!
SUPER CONGRATS to the whole gang!!!
And ofcourse EXTRA Hugs to Marika & Mandy and Rekku with family ♥
THANKS a Million to All handlers-helpers-groomers & JUDGES for this Special day!
Mr. Miodrag Vretenicic from Montenegro (breed & Bis), Mr. Cristian Stavarache from Romania (group) & Mrs. Vretenicic (Breeder-Bis).
All Beautiful pictures by Mandys daddy, Mr. Otto Manninen
Unfortunately I couldn´t go to this show as I was educating myself this weekend. But some M-lanes went and had a EXCellent day alltogether
* "Unski", Memorylane Superman Tonight: Interm. Exc, Best Male 3 with res.CAC
* "Sulo", CIB & MULTI CH M. Storm In A T-Cup: Best Male 1, BOB & CACIB!
* "Sohvi", FI, LV & LT CH M. Steppin Out To Party: Best Bitch 2 with CACIB!
CONGRATS to All M-owners for a succesful day :o)
THANKS to Breederjudge, Mrs. Nina Janger
Sulo with his owner Nana going BOB ♥
(c)Nana Naulapää
This is a lovely show and we have attended already many years. Unfortunately this year I got some unpleasant news during a few days before and I nearly didn´t go, really felt awful inside.... In the end all worked out as I had some dear Friends with me to cheer me up. Our roadtrip and showday was Great, THX Johanna & Marika!
Here are the results
* "Puppe", M.Right Said Fred: Debute in Jun at 9 mnths with Very Good 1st
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 & EEJW-11 M.Sonata Arctica: Intermediate Very Good 1st
* "Nöpö", M. Got Some Might Magic: Open Male Very Good 3rd
* "Billy", M. Had To Be Ewe: Open Male Excellent 2nd
* "Rekku", CIB & MULTI CH M.Hold On Tight: Best Male 3 with res.Cacib
* "Diesel", MULTI CH M. Show Me The Party: Ch 1st & BM 1 & BOB with CACIB

Diesel on the left & Lexxy on the right
©Anki Johnsson
* "Leevi", CIB & MULTI CH M. Big Ben Jammin: Vet Male 1st & BM 2 & BOB-Vet
* "Mandy", CIB & MULTI CH M. Praise My Name: Best Bitch 2 with res.Cacib
* "Lexxy", CIB & MULTI CH M.Knoxx Off Your Sox: BB 1 & BOS with CACIB
* Breeders Class: BOB with Honorary Prize
* Akitagirl "Terra", Travistock Timeless: Jun 1st & Best Bitch 3
Many Thanks to ALL handlers, owners & groomers! ♥
Thank You also judges, Mr. Kurt Nilsson (Beardies) & Mr. Nils-Arne Törnlöv
Had to work today so I couldn´t go to this show. A few M-lanes did attend and had a nice day overall. Here is how they did....
* "Lyyli", M. On A Mission To Kiss: debute in jun bitches with EXC/2
* "Sulo", CIB & MULTI CH M. Storm In A T-Cup: Ch males 2nd & Best Male 4
Congrats girls!
Judging was done by Mrs. Anita Whitmarsh from Sweden
FINALLY the results of the BCC of Finland are public! Happy to tell that
we did AWESOME
On the showlist, 10 out of 20 are M-lanes and 9 out of those 10 are from different combinations in many M-generations. As a Breeder, I do feel Proud!
TOP Show-Beardie #1 "Rekku",CIB & Multi CH Memorylane Hold On Tight ♥
In the breeder-competition we took Pole position for the 9th! consecutive year. And not only doing well in the BCCF-competition but also at the Finnish Kennelclubs All-Breeds breeder-competition.... we went 7th! allover and that is the highest our breed has ever been in this comp. HAPPY!!!
Going BIS 1 at Pori Int. under respected Finnish judge, Mr. Unto Timonen
It is nice to breed pretty dogs but even more rewarding is to know that they are long-lasting and like a fine wine, just getting better! So thus many placements in the Top Beardie Veteran of the year too!
TOP Veteran # 1 Bitch & # 2 allover "Pinni", CIB & Multi CH M. One Way Riot ♥
Not only kudos to the show-team though, but some nice commendments on the Agility- & Obedience-side aswell..... Form AND Function Works!
TOP Agility Beardie # 3 Male & # 7 overall "Hugo", Memorylane Super Charge ♥
My Heartfelt THANKS to our Entire Team!!!
Owners, Handlers, Families that have made this possible! I just cannot stop Applauding you ALL!!! SUPER CONGRATULATS & BIG HUGS!!! ♥♥♥
I Hope to continue in 2012 with this Great co-operation yet again, together we ROK!
More pics of the others that did so well last year, you can find on Facebook:
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The boys from Sweden had yet again made the trip across the pond and were attending a nice Speciality. "Alex", SWE NO DK CH Memorylane Sunsational, was a bit round around the tummy but still went 2nd in Ch and 4th Best Male overall! Big Congrats Anders!
Judging was done by Mr. Ralph Blessing from Germany
Meanwhile, Alex lovely sister Liisa, was having Puppies here at home in Finland.

Do check out the puppypage OR visit Facebook for more info here:
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As there is hardly any shows in Finland at the moment, I decided to put my efforts in some more travels. This time my friend Marika accompanied me, Thanks M for a Great time yet again! The dogs also had some nice success, so we were happy
* "Leo", S. Lion King: Jun-CAC, LV JW-12 & Best Male 2
* "Molli", S. Let´s Go Go Go: Excellent 1
* "Merlin", Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox: Excellent 2 & Honorary Prize
* " Sohvi", FI CH, FI JW-10, LTW-11, BALT JW-10 Memorylane Steppin Out To Party:
CAC -> LV CH!, LVW-12 & BOS!
* "Jesse", FI EE CH, EE JCH, EE JW-10, BALT JW-10 Memorylane The Holy Man:
CACIB -> NEW CIB!, CAC -> LV CH!, LVW-12 & BOB!
* Juniors Leo & Molli were also BIS 5 Brace!
Big CONGRATS Marika & Saana! :o)
Thank You to the judges!
Yet again a pic by the "artistic" phone-cam....
Jesse & Marika on the left and Saana & Sohvi on the right
Usually I have attended double shows in Vinius, in December, but this time we decided to make the trip in the spring instead.
As it is customary to showtrips, we had a whole bunch of un-foreseen surprises come our way but fortunately nothing we weren´t able to solve. Still, the trip was well worth making as we did have some really nice success too....
* "Leo", S. Lion King: 2 x Jun-CAC, Ltu JW-12, BOB-Jun & BOS-Jun
* "Molli", S. Let´s Go Go Go: 2 x Jun CAC, Ltu JW-12, BOB-Jun & BOS-Jun
* "Merlin",Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox: 1 x JCAC,Vilnius Cup Jun W-12
* "Liinu", FI RU LV CH Memorylane Game Set Match:
2 x CACIB -> NEW CIB!, 2 x CAC -> LT CH!, 2 x BOS & LTW-12
* "Diesel", FI EE CH, HeW-11 Memorylane Show Me The Party:
2 x CACIB, 2 x CAC -> LT CH!, LTW-12, 2 x BOB, BEST IN GROUP 1 And 2!!!
* Liinu & Diesels mother-son team also went on Sunday BIS 1 Brace!
Many CONGRATS to Diesels & Liinus families ♥
BIG THANKS to All the judges for appreciating our guys! :o)
Unfortunately we only had with us my phone, so this is the only picture we took.
This is Diesel going Group 2 on Sunday.
Today the news keep pouring in.....
This show was the farthest away from me, but a few of the M-kids living up north had decided to attend. ”Leevi”, CIB & MULTI Ch Memorylane Big Ben Jammin, went BM 2 & BOB-vet! His younger ”brother” Diesel, FI & EE Ch, HeW-11 Memorylane Show Me The Party, won all the males and went BOS! Many CONGRATS to Liisa, who is the owner of both boys :o)
Thank You judge, Mr. Harry Tast
Liisa & Diesel on the left ♥
©Soila Nyrhinen
Today I made a quick visit to see ”Nelli”, Memorylane Reign Of Gold, at the puppyshow. We ended up in the ring together for the first time and still have to practice our co-operation but this was a start
Nelli won her class and was Best Bitch 2 with Honorary Prize and a lovely critique.
I was myself also very pleased with her development for her age.
Thanks Lotta for taking so well care of Nelli!
Judging was done by Mrs Jaana Hartus, who was very nice with the puppies,
so Thank You.
Hair-do not quite in place, but the body IS.... ;o)
©Johanna Korpijaakko
Here I couldn´t go myself as I had to work and this show is very far from us. Still, a couple of M-lanes attended and with nice results...... All girls had an Excellent day. ”Vanni”, FI Ch M. Don´t Talk Just Kiss, won the ch-class. ”Java”, M. Pricess On The P, took the open class and ”Muusa”, M. Paint Me Chocolina, was first in intermediate. The only rooster in the henhouse was today ”Remu”, FI Ch Memorylane Plug´N Play, who charmed the judge and thus went BOB! :o)
Also Breedersclass was presented and it too went BOB with HP and a nice critique.
CONGRATS & many THANKS to All involved!
Thank You breeder-judge, Ms. Lena Danker
Remu putting on a pose :o)
©Eetta Parkkonen
Went today with the young setter to make his debute in the Junior class...... "Merlin", Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox, started the day by making daddy-Jouni chase him in the fields as he managed to sneak his head out of the lead just when Jouni was going to put him in the car. OMG, what a Sight they must have been!
Well then, what happened at the show.....? Merlin behaved nicely (ok, tried to kiss the judge to death) and I was very happy about that. We try to take it calmly now in the beginning and then pick up some speed as it is possible without bouncing out of ones pants. As can be seen below, it worked well for us.
Merlin was however still at 9 months too raw for the judge and so he only had a Very Good day. His sister Goldi though, went BB 3 with her first CC! Gotta love her as she is the spitting image of their mom, Lumo♥ Many Congrats!
Judging was Mr. Hans Lehtinen
Both pics of Merlin by Jouni Hakonen
Now it was time for the Finnish Ch of Ch & Vet of Vet. This is a invitational event that allows only the best showdogs of the previous year, all-breed, to participate. There was 70 champions and 41 veterans entered. In the Ch of Ch, "Rekku", CIB & MULTI Ch Memorylane Hold On Tight, was the only Beardie to get an invitation. Pic of him on the stage below.
And in the Vet of Vet, "Pinni", CIB & MULTI Ch Memorylane One Way Riot, was also the only Beardie to be invited. Needless to say, we were very proud
We had a lovely evening with good food, good friends and LOTS of LAUGHS!
Thanks to you ALL ♥
Pinni & mommy Krista putting their best foot forward
Both pictures were taken with our own camera so sorry that the quality isn´t the best. Lights and shadows were a bit challenging and no matter what setting, some part is either shady or blurry or both. But the spirit is the most important thing, don´t ya think?!
Got some news from Anders in Sweden.... He had travelled all the way to Denmark to show his M-boy. It was a nice entry and the boys had a lovely day
* "Alex", MULTI CH Memorylane Sunsational: Best Male 2 with res.CACIB!
Thanks to the judge, Mrs. Beata Petcevica from Latvia
Alex enjoying a romp in the snow after the show
©Anders Nielsen
Got some lovely news from Vilnius......
The Lithuanian Kennelclub is celebrating their 20th anniversary and so they started the year with putting on their very first Champion of Champions competition. "Upsa", CIB & MULTI Ch Memorylane Kixx Your Act was the only Beardie attending and she made it among 8 Best!!!
Kristina Olsauskiene handling Upsa
©Svetlana Valujeva
MANYMANY CONGRATS & Thanks to the entire team making this possible!!! Upsas owner Evelina could sadly not be there, but her brother Mantas and friends Julija & Kristina stepped in ♥ Thank U!
The Finnish breed club has a competition for the dog of the year in several age-groups. Our Terra, Travistock Timeless, took part in two categories. July-end of Sept she competed in puppy and the last two months in adult. She placed in Both!
* 11th Best Bitch of the year. With only 4 shows in jun-class, including a BOB!
* TOP PUPPY OF THE YEAR!!! Taking BOB-pup & Group placements Every time she attended! Also getting two BIS-awards! Our lovely girl started her carreer going BOB- & BIS 1 pup at our National Speciality!
What can I say but WOOOW!!! Might sound like bragging.... cos I am!
Very Proud of this young girl♥
* Terra striking a pose & showing off her groovy moves *
©Maarit Haavisto, Otto Manninen
HUGE THANKS to Terras breeder, Mrs Jill Hopkins for letting us have Terra.
And another BIG THANKS to Terras co-owner, Hanna Kukkola for everything!
Not to forget Terras co-handler, Laura Kukkola... Gooo Girlfriend! And we will
This show is not so far, abt 2,5h away. We drove here with my friend Johanna. It was a terrible blizzard both coming & going and I drove really slow, like my grandma, but we stayed alive and that´s the main thing
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 & EEJW-11 M.Sonata Arctica: Exc 1/CQ,"BM 5" & res.CAC
* "Rekku", CIB & MULTI CH M.Hold On Tight: Best Male 1, CACIB & BOS!
* "Lexxy", CIB & MULTI CH M.Knoxx Off Your Sox: an Excellent girl ;)
* "Liinu", FI, RU & LV CH Memorylane Game Set Match: Best Bitch 3
* Breeders Class with the above dogs: BOB with Honorary Prize
Also special mentioning to "Nova" CH C. Hey I´m Flying, who was BOB. She is a daughter to CIB & MULTI CH M. Hey Mister DJ and granddaughter to CIB & MULTI CH M. I`ve Got Rhythm.
Pictured Rekku and his brothers kid, Nova :o)
©Pia Saares
Thanks again to all very valuable helping hands both in and out of the ring!
CONGRATS to the owners of each and every dog, it was a nice day ♥
Judging was done by a gentleman from Germany, Mr. H.Kliebenstein, Thank You.
Oh, and then we got a new familymember.... ♥
"Pinqy", Ladydales Pretty In Pinq
Thanks to breeder Johanna Korpijaakko for trusting her to me
We begun this year with a show FAR up north. Usually I drive here, but this year I was flying. OMG, what luxury! The show is held in a huge tent-like building with dirt-floor and it´s quite cold. I Honestly don´t know why I keep attending..... Maybe as some of my breedings live close by and this way I can meet some of them..... ? Anyway, an adventure 4 sure
* "Urho", Memorylane Braveheart Kisses: BOB-puppy with Honorary Prize
* "Jönssi", EEW-11 & EEJW-11 M.Sonata Arctica: Intermed Exc 1/CQ -> BM 4 & CAC!
* "Diesel", FI&EE CH, HEW-11 M.Show Me The Party: Best Male 2, re-Cacib -> Cacib!
* "Rekku", CIB & MULTI CH, MULTI W M.Hold On Tight: Best Male 1, BOB & GROUP 2!!!
* "Leevi", CIB & MULTI CH M.Big Ben Jammin: Best Male 3 & BOB-Vet
* "Liisa", FI & BY CH M.U R My Sunshine: Best Bitch 1 & CACIB & BOS!
* Breeders class: BOB with Honoray Prize: Diesel, Rekku, Leevi & Liisa

Pictured Rekku with me and Liisa with Jenni
©Jenni Marin
Thanks a MILLION to ALL who helped with showing our bunch!!! ♥ U!
ManyMany CONGRATS to the owners! And Thanks also ofcourse to the judges:
In the breed, Ms. Sara Nordin from Sweden.... Tack!
And the Group, Ms. Dubravka Reicher from Croatia!
Rekku pictured taking silver in the group ♥
©Tony Juurinen
As I was driving home from the show in Kajaani, I suddenly got a Very Pleasant sms..... There had today also been another show down south and two M-lanes were attending. Well, it only takes two to Tango, as they say....
* "Sulo", CIB & MULTI CH Memorylane Storm In A T-Cup: Best Male 1 & BOS!
* "Pinni", CIB & MULTI CH M.One Way Riot: Best Bitch 1, BOB, Bob-Vet & BIS 1 Vet!!!!
Pinni enjoying her well-earned prizes at home
©Krista Vanha-Jaakkola
Big CONGRATS Girls!
Many Thanks also to the judge, Mr. Harry Tast.
Every so often, I arrange health exams for our kids. There is 2 bone-specialists in Finland and I Always use either one of them. In addition, some exams are made by owners as they might live quite far away from us. Here are the results from the latest exams
* "Jönssi", Memorylane Sonata Arctica: Hips A/A, Elbows 0/0, Eyes Ok
* "Pixie", Memorylane Thirty Sec To Mars: Hips A/A, Elbows 0/0, Eyes Ok
* "Visa", Nallelandets Ambassador: Hips A/A, Elbows 0/0, Eyes Ok
* "Diesel", Memorylane Show Me The Party: Eyes Ok (the rest already Ok)
* "Cindi", Memorylane Paint Me Cinderella: Hips C/C, Elbows 0/1, Eyes Ok
also knees checked and with our specialist vet: 0/0, but another 2/2 
I hoped this could be further examined, as the problem is not common for Beardies, but unfortunately it is not possible. Lot´s of ♥ 4 Cindi!

These are the most awaited shows of the year, Finlands biggest dog-event. This year there was alltogether 14000 dogs entered with dogs from all over the world. Beardie-entries were also high, around 40 dogs both days.
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting old & new friends, we had a marvellous time!
On saturday the judge, Ms Eva Eriksson from Sweden, had more of a line in her judging. Sundays judge, Mr Andrzej Stepinski from Poland, didn´t go by type Or movement, but picked a very mixed line-up. On the other hand, that´s how everyone got something Some of our results here....
* "Diesel" FI & EE CH M. Show Me The Party: Saturday BOB, CACIB & HEW-11!
©Otto Manninen
* "Rekku" MULTI CH M. Hold On Tight: Both days BM 3, sunday also r.CACIB
* "Sulo" MULTI CH M. Storm In A T-Cup: Saturday EXC 4/CQ in a BIG ch class
* "Visa" Nallelandets Ambassador: Both days EXC, saturday also res.CC
* "Lexxy" MULTI CH M. Knoxx Off Your Sox: Saturday BB 2 & res.CACIB
* "Liinu" MULTI CH M. Game Set Match: Saturday Best Bitch 4
* "Vanni" M. Don´t Talk Just Kiss: Sunday CC -> FI CH! & Best Bitch 4
* Our Breedersclass: Both days Honorary Prize and Saturday BOB
Others having an EXCellent weekend were Mandy, Jönssi, Unski & Akita-Terra
Our Very Merry group...
Diesel & Marika, Rekku & Jeena, Johanna & Lexxy and Nina & Liinu
©Otto Manninen
BIG THANKS to ALL the handlers & owners for presenting the dogs in lovely condition! Also THANKS for always keeping the spirits UP, we did again have a laugh...or two...or three... Just SUPER time, ♥ u guys!
Many Thanks ofcourse also to the judges!
This weekend was one of the biggest shows of the year. About 5000 dogs entered both days. Beardies saturday 40 & sunday 37, which are big entries for us.
I haven´t been able to attend this show in many years with the Beardies for some reason or another but Now I could. Still, had some Major ups and downs with the transportation-bit... finally went there with my car and came home with a borrowed one. I am the master of adventures... Nuff said...
Well then, how did we do? Did have a Lovely weekend, please look below.
* "Visa" Nallelandets Ambassador: Both days Best Junior with 2 x Res.CC
* "Unski" Memorylane Superman Tonight: Both days CC-winner & sunday BM 3.
* "Rekku" MULTI CH M. Hold On Tight: Saturday BM 4 and Sunday BM 2 with res.CACIB
* "Diesel" FI & EE CH M. Show Me The Party: Saturday BM 2 with res.CACIB & Sun BM 4
* "Sulo" MULTI CH M. Storm In A T-Cup: Sunday BM 1 & BOS with CACIB

Viivi & Unski with the CC-ribbons in their hair ♥
©V-P Laurila
"Liinu" MULTI CH M. Game Set Match: Sat BF 4, Sun BF 2 with res. CACIB
* Our Breedersclass : Sat BOB & shortlisted to Top 8 from abt 50! groups
"Viivi" M. A Flash of Magic: 1 x res.CACIB & 2 x CC, Sat BF 2 & Sun BF 3Soooo, LOTS to be HAPPY about! 
SUPER THANKS to ALL our doggies & their families, aswell as every single helping hand during the w/e!!! Thank u also to the judges.
"Liinu" MULTI CH M. Game Set Match: Sat BF 4, Sun BF 2 with res. CACIB
* Our Breedersclass : Sat BOB & shortlisted to Top 8 from abt 50! groups

SUPER THANKS to ALL our doggies & their families, aswell as every single helping hand during the w/e!!! Thank u also to the judges.

Liinu & her son Diesel going BIS 3 Brace ♥
©Heidi Salminen
* "Liinu", M. Game Set Match: EE CH
* "Diesel", M. Show Me The Party: 2 X CACIB, EE CH
* "Jönssi", M. Sonata Arctica: 2 X BOB-Jun, EE JCH
Saturday: Among 8 best in BIS-Jun, Sunday: BIS 3 Jun!!!



Today we had a fun day with some youngsters....
Setterkid "Merlin" Blue Baltic´s Rocks Off Your Sox, managed to keep all paws on the ground most of the time and so he took BOB with Honorary prize. Beardiegirl "Lyyli", Memorylane On A Mission To Kiss, made her debute and did so with style,also finishing BOB with HP
Many CONGRATS to all of Lyylis family!
©Jouni Hakonen