15th June 2010

I am awaiting news from Julie in France as to whether Caly is in pup or not, will know tomorrow morning.  There is already a reservation list in place for this fantastic combination which I and Julie are really pleased about.  If you are interested then please contact Julie on 00334 7040 6833 or call on her website www.bavaruki.net

I am now in the process of looking for a nice male for Flair for Spring next year, and will hopefully find a nice male to compliment her.  Watch this space for further news.

27th May 2010

Great news news from Julie earlier this month that Caly and Aviston got a good mating so we are just awaiting for the scan now to see if she is having pups.  All being well and things go to plan a little trip to France will be in the offing !!!!!  Watch this space for any puppy news over the weeks.

Flairs pictures from Crufts added.

New pictures of Beau added in Gallery under Flair litter 2 - Rafi (Navy Blue Boy)

New pictures added of Jem in France in Gallery

New Link added

4th May 2010

Great news from Julie, Bavaruki Leo's in France, Caly has had hip results back and they are A:A.  Julie and I had a lot of searching for a suitable male for Caly's first litter as I am looking for something slightly different to bring to the UK and a gorgeous male has been chosen called Int. CH. Aviston Des neuf grains d'or. 

Caly (Vectiseleon Calypso) lives in France with Julie, and the litter will be born at Julie's, all enquiries for this interesting combination, please call Julie on 0033470406833.  Her website is:  www.bavaruki.net and you can see pictures of Caly on there also.

Here is a link to his site:  

http://www.chiens-de-france.com/site_eleveur/index.php?rub=chiens&page=fiche&ID_ELEVEUR=19832&ID_SITE=21104&ID_CHIEN=488013&TABLE=t_chien_03

Sorry for lack of news lately but been so busy, now updating pages.

Flair did very well at Crufts this year, gaining 2nd on PGB and then going on to get the RCC,  see her Show Results page for pictures etc.

Flair also did well at WELKS getting a 3rd place in Limit Bitch.

Xia did well at Manchester Champ Show In January at Stafford, gaining 1st in MPB and qualifying for Crufts 2011 at her 2nd show, see her details on her show results page.

10th Feb '10

New Page set up for Evie and Gallery page

New picture of Cooper - flair litter 2 Gallery

New Pictures Eysha in Gallery

New Pictures of Flair in Gallery

New pictures of Xia in Gallery, Show Results Page added

New pictures of Roxy in Gallery

7th Dec '09

New pictures of Xia added on her gallery page

New pictures of Cooper added - Flair Litter 2 Gallery

I am really pleased that Midge has set up Area Co-ordinators across the UK and Scotland for Welfare.  I have been asked to be co-ordinator for the North which I have accepted and I look forward to working with Midge and all the other co-ordinators to help with Welfare.

Eysha went in last week to have her hips and elbows x-rays done, and are now awaiting the results for the scores.  Will be getting her eyes done early January 2010 and will be looking to hopefully have a litter with her Spring/Summer 2010.  Not decided on the Stud Dog as yet, but will update when I have picked one.

The next Fun Day is in beginning stages for Summer 2010 and will hopefully be on the Sunday 18th July.  Updates will be added as soon as the venue is organised.

Back in July my Roxy was unfortunately diagnosed with Anal furunculosis and has been on very high doses of medications to help combat this awful condition.  She is now thank god off all medication and the AF has gone, but for how long who knows !!!!  Hopefully it will stay away for a good while but there is no telling if and when it will come back.

Well back to reality now after a great holiday in New Zealand for 3.5 weeks.  I missed the dogs so much and it was great to get back to Leo hugs and licks, although they did sulk for a few days after I got back lol

31st July '09

New pictures added of Ollie (Thunder), Rafi (Beau) and Xia (Xia's pictures)

In Loving Memory Page update in honour of Lola who died on the 29th July 2009 at 10 years 4 months old.

8th July '09

New pictures added of Bruno, Bonnie and Cooper - Flair Litter 2 in Gallery

New piccie of Luka in V Litter in Gallery

New picture of Buddy in Egyptian Litter Gallery

Great news the owners of Storm - V. Chione has had her scores back - Eyes Clear, Hips 5:4. Elbows 0:0.  The owner has asked me to find a suitable stud dog for Storm as she is due in season end of August.  For further details of this potential litter or to reserve a pup please contact me for a further chat.  Details of male to be announced shortly.

28th June '09

New pictures of Eysha on her page in Gallery

New Pictures of Roxy on her page in Gallery

New page added for Xia - Vectiseleon Rian Daxia

20th May '09

New pictures of Flairs pups added to gallery

New pictures of Yogi added to Roman Litter Gallery

New Pictures of Storm added to Egyptian Gallery

New You Tube video of Zola in Gypsy Gallery

1st May '09

Flairs pups eventually arrived on the 24th April after an emergency caesarian.  She had 4 boys and 3 girls, all good weights.  Unfortunately I lost one girl the Saturday evening to FPS but the other 6 pups are doing really well now and Flair as usual is a great mum and is so careful with the pups.  All pups are sold from this litter

On the 12th July 2009 I have been asked by Sharon Springel LCGB if I would organise a Fun Day where we can all gather and have a lovely day.  The purpose of the Fun Day will be for people to bring their Leos along for blood samples to be taken to be sent to USA for further research into LP/PN.  Please come along and support the day as there will lots of games, buffet, raffle and much more.  Please contact me to confirm if you are attending.

New litter plans - Spring 2010 I am planning to have a litter with Roxy (Vectiseleon Shalaye) and Kirsty and Paul's boy - Zeus (Sancholees).  This will be provided Roxy's Eyes, Hips and Elbows are okay.

New Page set up in Gallery for Flairs pups - Flair Litter 2 with pictures and details

New picture added of Sultan in Gallery Roman Litter

New picture added of Buddy in Gallery Egyptian Litter

21st March '09

Great news, Flair has been scanned and she is in pup.  Pups are due on the ground around the 23rd April and will be able to go about the 19th June '09. 

REHOME:

The other week I went to look at a Leo X that was in kennels near me on the request of Midge from Leo Welfare.  Her name is Sally and she is a large Leo X with a Mastiff type head.  She is lovely natured and the kennel owner Gordon says she was taken in by the owners 6 months ago heavily in pup as they could not keep her !!!!!!.  Unfortunately none of the pups survived but Sally is now in good health and has just had a season after the litter and is much better than she was 6 months ago when Gordon rescued her.  She has been bought up with children (apparently) and gets on well with other dogs.  We are trying to find a good home for her where she will stay for the ret of her life.  If you are interested please contact Midge at LCGB Welfare or phone me for further details about her.

New pictures added:

SULTAN - Roman Litter Gallery

ROXY AND JEFFERSON - Gypsy Litter Gallery

EYSHA AND FLAIR - Under Gallery

23rd January '09

I am in the process at the moment of sorting out a place for Water Training in the Staffordshire Area and hopefully I will be able to get it up and running this year.  Please email me if you would be interested in coming along and if you would be able to provide any help on a regular basis.

New pictures of Flair and Lanta on Litters Page.  If you are interested in this litter please contact me as the reservations list is growing.

News pictures of

Buddy - Egyptian Gallery

Zola - Gypsy Gallery

Sultan and Otto - Roman Gallery

Luka - V Gallery

19th January '09

A very sad day yesterday.  My beautiful girl Ellie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.  She had not been well for a couple of months and I had to finally say goodbye to her and give her peace.  New Memorial page set up.  It is still very surreal to me that she has gone but by talking about her and remembering the good times it helps to heal the pain I feel. 

18th Dec '08

New pictures of Louie in Gypsy Gallery

Flair and Lanta's details updated in Litters

Eysha is still getting better and better after a bad 22 months and is still off the steroids.

Ellie has not been very well the last two months.  She was doing a lot of moaning and groaning when she was lying down as if in some discomfort.  After several tests and conclusions we have finally got to the route of the problem - she has Pancreatitis and is now on pain killers and special Low Fat diet to try and calm things down.  She is still not 100% and if in the next couple of days she is not better she will be going in for a scan and x-ray to see what is going on and how severe the problem is.  Will keep you posted.

10th Nov '08

Litter Planned Spring 2009 between Flair and Lanta See Litters Page for details.

5th Nov' 08

New Link added

New pictures on Friends Dogs

New Picture of Louie - Gypsy Gallery

New pictures of Barney - Roman Gallery

Roxy Show Results Updated

Ellie has been back to the vets for a yearly check up after her mammory cancer scare last year and it is still good news that she still has the all clear, so hopefully she will be fine now.

Eysha is still going from strength to strength and has now been off the steroids for 13 weeks and there is no sign of lameness now.  Her coat has grown really well with plenty of feathering on back end and tail which she never had before.  The dry scurfy skin has also gone.  Hopefully now she is going to get fitter and fitter from now on.

30th Sept' 08

Roxy's Show Page updated with result and Judges critique for Ashbourne Open Show

New Link added

Certificate added to Flairs page for Temperament Asessment Pass

21st Sept' 08

Last weekend I took Flair and her daughter Roxy to the LCGB Temperament Assessment Day down at Cannock.  This was well organised by Sharon Springel and the assessor was Ian Dunstall.  Thank you to both of them for an enjoyable time.  I feel as an occasional breeder the temperament of my bitches is paramount before I have a litter.  Although Flair had a litter last year there was not an opportunity to have her assessed so I jumped at the chance this time.  I am very pleased as she has passed her assessment and was not phased by anything on the day.  Flairs daughter Roxy, although too young to pass or fail until she is two was also very well behaved and I will be getting her assessed again end of next year.  It is a pity that events like this are not attended in bigger numbers especially when people work hard to organise them for the Club and temperament is paramount in these beautiful dogs.

3rd Sept '08

New pictures of Lexi - Gypsy Litter

New pictures of Lola - Egyptian Litter

Show Results updated for Flair and Roxy

New Links added

26th August '08

Beautiful Crystal Dog Sculptures - Leonberger

£47.00 + p & p

Each one is hand sculptured and each one is individual For further details contact Neil Harris on 01384 831120

New Pictures of Luka in V' Litter Gallery

New pictures of Lola at 91/2 in her Gallery

New pictures of Sultan and Maia in Roman Litter Gallery

17th August '08

Good day at the Ashbourne Shire Horse Open Dog Show. Took Roxy (Vectiseleon Shalaye) to the show for a bit of fun and a bit of a training outing.  She got 1st Junior and then BOB, so I was really pleased with her.  One of Ellie's pups was there Inga (Vectiseleon Sagira) and she got 1st in PG class. This was great for her as it was their first time at showing. Well done Yvonne and Simon.

15th August '08

One of my puppy owners contacted me to say that his boy Louie (Flairs son) was in the September Issue of Dogs Today.  Purchased a copy and found his picture in an article about The Cold Wet Nose Show. Looks like he had a great day with his owner Keith.

14th August '08

Chaos rains in the house as I now have 7 leo's running about all day. Have got two of my pups stopping for 3 weeks as the owners have gone on holiday.  Lola is so like her mother Ellie and sister Eysha, gorgeous dark mask and eyes and lovely coat.  Lexi is Flair's daughter and Roxy's sister and she is the double of her mum and sister.  I have to constantly take a double take as I am ever sure which is which lol

31st July '08

New pictures of Louie in Gallery - Gypsy Litter

New Pictures of Buddy in Gallery - Egyptian Litter

16th July '08

Due to unfortunate circumstances I am no longer in partnership with Akapello with Julie Jones, Bavaruki Leo's.  Any enquiries regarding him please contact Julie directly. Thank you.

Next planned litter will be in Nov 2008 or May 2009 with Flair. Watch this space for details of dog I am going to use.  Already got reservations for pups. If you are interested please contact me for a chat.

20th June '08

New pictures of  Caly and Ozzy in the Gallery

New Pictures of Hardy and Sultan in Gallery under Roman Litter

New links added on Links Page.

18th May '08

New Pictures of Jems pups added in Gallery - Roman Litter

New pictures of Louie and Caly added in Gallery -  Gypsy Litter

New pictures of Luka added in Gallery - V' Litter

Ellie is still being monitored every month now incase any more tumors appear but touch wood no more at the moment and she seems really well in herself so heres hoping that the Cancer does not come back now

Eysha is seeming to be getting stronger again now, down to one steroid every other day and still no lameness yet.  Time will tell again when she comes off them all together.

Flair placed 4th in PGB at WELKS 25th April' 08 under Joan Rushby out of 21 in her class.

Flair and her daughter Roxy were entered for the National at Stafford on the 9th may but was unable to take them as they both decided to come into season.

However I was very pleased to see one of Ellie's pups there from her first litter Alfie - V. Varamoush and he has turned out to be a fine lad, and he was placed 2nd in the biggest dog class on the day at National - PGD so another Vectiseleon pup going to Crufts next year. Picture of him below:

30th March '08

New link added - Sylbert Leo's

New picture, head shot Kapello

All pups are now sold and have gone to really good homes.

23rd March '08

Roxys critique added on Roxy's Show Results Page

16th March '08

Flair's Show Results Page updated

Litters Page update with Pedigree names

Our new boy Kapello has now left East Germany and is on his way with Julie back to Bavaruki in France to begin his new life, new pictures to follow soon.

Some sad news recently, one of Ellie's pups died suddenly at a very young age with a suspected brain heamorrage - Hagrid (V. Dakarai) was a lovely lad with a fantastic temperament and he will be sadly missed by his owners.  Rest in peace young lad you will always be in our thoughts xxxxx

8th March '08

Fabulous day at Crufts with Flair, she won her class again 1st in PGB.  Very pleased as she only had a litter 7 months beforehand.

29th Feb '08

3 New Links added on Links Page

28th Feb '08

New pictures of Pups at 6 weeks old under Gallery - Roman Litter

New pictures of Buddy under Gallery - Egyptian Litter

New Pictures of Jupe at 8 weeks old and pictures of his parents, following link on first page

20th Feb '08

Flair and Roxy Show Results updated

New Pictures of Jem's pups at 5 weeks

New Pictures of Ozzy in Spain

New Pictures of Flair, Roxy, Ellie, Eysha

New Picture of Elsa - Egyptian Litter

Eysha is still not right with her back leg and has now to be on steroids continually.  After further tests the leg is actually very strong and secure so there is no problem there, the vet has come to the conclusion that she does have Auto Immune Disease and will probably be on steroids for the rest of her life as we do not know what will attack her body next.  As usual she is very happy and wags her tail constantly and never complains.

Ellie is still clear of anymore Malignant Mammory Tumors so keeping my fingers crossed that the cancer may not now come back, but who knows what the future holds

30th Jan '08

New pictures of Jem's pups on Jem Litter 1 Gallery

New piccies of Zola on Gypsy Litter Gallery

20th Jan '08

Jem has had her pups - 8 boys and  girls.  Unfortunately we lost 1 boy and 1 girl through FPS within first couple of days. The rest seem fine, strong and active pups.

New pictures added of Roxy and Ozzy on their Gallery pages

Eysha is now off her steroids and seems to be fine and has not gone lame on her back leg yet.  I am hoping that this may now be the end of this all for her, and she can now mature on nicely.  She is such a sweetheart and has been thru alot but not once has she complained.

Took Flair to Manchester Champ Show and she won her class PGB.  I was so pleased as she had only had a litter 6 months before hand and looked good.

4th Dec '07

Litters Page Updated Jem and Nio mating Pups due Mid January.  Reservations already taken.  If interested please contact me for details.

27th Nov '07

Got the news that I dreaded today that Ellie's tumor was found to be a malignant carcinoma and is a very invasive type of tumor.  My vet and I are both hoping now that it was caught early enough and that it has not spread or may not even come back.  Only time will tell now.

21st Nov '07

New Pictures in Gypsy Litter Gallery

New pictures in V Litter Gallery

New Pictures on Ozzy and Roxy's page

Two of Vectiseleon Vivacious Lady of Wolfen's Dog pups

19th Nov '07  Very worrying day today had to drop Ellie off for an x-ray and tumor op.  It is the worse feeling ever not knowing if I would be picking my baby back up and bringing her home.

Ellie has come home, the x-rays are clear thank god, just have to wait for the biopsy results to come in now.

16th Nov '07  Roxy starts her puppy training tonight. We will soon see if she is as brave as she makes out lol

15th Nov '07  Took Ellie and Flair to vets for boosters and came away totally shell shocked.  My vet has found Mammory Tumor on Ellie which was quite large.  She is booked in to have it removed as soon as possible.

10th Nov '07  Eysha is back to no lameness again after only 48 hours on steroids.  Booking her an appointment to see a Chiropractor and see if she can pin point what is going on !!!!!!

29th Oct '07  Eysha is now off her steroids all together and I am just hoping now that she does not go lame again. So far all is looking good but only time will tell.

21st Oct' 07

Gypsy Litter Gallery update with new pictures of Zola and Mungo, and Rommie (pink/red girl)

New Roxy pictures

9th Oct '07

New Link - Louies Pad - Green Boy - Under Gypsy Litter

New pics of Buddy and Elsa - Egyptian Litter

News Pics of Ozzy - Ozzys page

New Pics of Roxy - Roxys page

Gypsy Litter - New pics

Friends Dogs - new pics

1st Oct ' 07

Gypsy Gallery - new piccies added

Roxys Page updated

Ozzys Page updated

26th Sept '07

New Page added for Roxy - V. Shalaye, and V. Ozziekizzy - Ozzie owned by Alan and Diane Page

Gallery Pages added for Roxy and Ozzy

Pet Names added to Pedigree Names

Links Page updated

All the pups have now gone to their new homes except Grey Boy who is still looking for someone to love him.  The owners say that the pups are settled in well and are a joy to have.  Hopefully new pictures to be added soon under Gypsy Litter.

Eysha is now seeming to be going from strength to strength at last after a bad few months with constant lameness.  She has been on a hefty dose of steroids and is now being gradually weened off them.  She is putting weight on nicely now and her coat has got its condition back too.  So only time will tell now when she comes off the steroids if she continues to do well.

Kathy Hay has rung me to tell me that Lady - Vectiseleon Vivacious Lady at Wolfen has been scanned and is expecting pups around the 17th October.  So hopefully Ellie and I will be grandma's soon lol not bad at 43 !!!!!!!!

16th Sept '07

New Litters page updated with pedigree names

Flair Litter 1 is now the Gypsy Litter

3rd Sept '07 Pictures of pups at nearly 5 week old on Flair Litter in Gallery - this will be the Gypsy Litter

24th August'07 - New pictures of pups at 3.5 weeks old,

New pictures of Storm and Buddy - Egyptian litter gallery

12th August '07 New individual pictures of Flairs pups at 12 days old, new pictures of Eysha on her page and Lolaand Elsa  in Egyptian Litter Gallery.

2nd August '07 Flair has had her pups Tuesday 31st July - 6 boys and 4 girls all over 1lb when born

All pups are sold

New Gallery page added of puppies

New Pictures of Buddy, Inga, Elsa and Lola from Egytian Litter in Gallery

New Pictures of Flair in her gallery

10th July '07  Flair is now 41 days in, she was scanned a few weeks back now and approx 9 -10 pups probably.  She now has a bigger belly on her than me lol  She is so calm and laid back now and spends most of her day sleeping. 22 days to go now.

Eysha is now beginning to put good weight on both legs and she has perked up as well.  She seemed to go through a stage of depression on the steroids but I think she is over that now.  She is still doing the Hydrotherapy and will continue with that for a while to build her strength.

27th March' 07 Great day today as I had a visit from a couple of Ellie's pups, Inga (mint girl) and Buddy (blue boy).  The sun was out all day and the pups were out playing on the front for hours.  Ellie was pleased to see them but also told tem she was still their mum.  New pictures added on litters page.

19th March '07  Was contacted by the local paper today, they wanted to do an article on me and the dogs, for the Saturday paper.  A photographer came up and took some pictures of me and the 4 girls.  The old adage never work with children and animals Springs to mind and it is so true.  Article will be scanned onto website soon.

16th March' 07 Took Flair to have hips and elbows x-rayed today, so now have to wait.  Have seen a nice dog that I tempted to use at the end of this year on Flair.  Details soon.

9th March '07 Wow what a day today, took Flair to Crufts for her first time, although she was a bit spooked at the tannoy system and the noise she soon chilled out on her bench for a sleep before her time in the ring. She was entered in PGB class and it was a large entry of 17 although 5 did not show.  As far as I can see she was the youngest in that class.  She was a true star today gaining first place in her class and my god did Glenda make us work for it as well, I must admit Flair is fit but I am going to have to start doing some stamina work myself to keep up with Flair now LOL.

28th February '07  Eysha passed her KC Puppy Foundation Assessment today with flying colours, onto bronze, silver and gold I think.  Such a calm, easy going puppy.  Nothing bothers her at all.  She certainly has the right attitude to do Obedience Competitions later on.

19th January '07 Well what a day today.  Flair went to Manchester Champ Show and was entered in PGB.  She got 1st place in her class and then went on to get the Bitch RCC at 20 months old.  To say I am delighted is an understatement LOL  Came home and ALL my girls had a slap up meal.  Well I do love them all equally.

11th January '07  After many months of trying to get Lola's nasty ear infection to clear up, it was decided to have the Total Canal Ablition done on her.  Pictures on her page. I must admit I was in tears when I collected her from the vets as she looked awful.  Just fingers crossed now that the operation has been successful

19th December '06 We had the Xmas Walk today and there was a good turn out of about 23 people with Leos.  There was a nice walk up onto the beautiful common and then back here for hot soup, hot-dogs, mince pies and mulled wine.  We had a small raffle for everyone as well.  A really enjoyable morning for everyone.

NEXT LITTER PLANNED - Flair and ?????  Winter 2007

6th November '06 The last boy in the litter has now been found a good home and is being collected this Saturday.  I will miss him a great deal as will Ellie and his sister Eysha.  The house will not seem the same without all the little monsters running around causing havoc.

25th October - Well all is quiet in the house now as all bar two of the pups have gone to their new homes.  The owners have all phoned me to say they have all settled in really well and they are all so pleased with them.

22nd October - Went to the LCGB Club Show today and had a great day with Flair.  She got 1st place in Junior (13 in class) and why I entered her in Limit I will never know at only 17 months old ??????  I must have had one of those senile moments LOL  Anyway she went on to get placed 4th (9 in class) at only 17months old.  I am so pleased with that result.

17th October - The time has now come to let my little bundles of fluff go to their new homes.  It will be nice to have my front room back again but I will miss the little monsters.  They are ready to go now, they are wrecking the garden, and just love to investigate every inch of it.  When I try to catch them it is like they have a sense that I am going to capture them.  So off they scamper as fast as they can to avoid me.

5th October - Well the pups have now reached 6 weeks old and they are running me ragged.  They absolutely love going outside in the Puppy run, and it takes me 20 minutes to catch them all when it is time to come indoors.  They are very forward going puppies with no fear of anything new.  They love to run in and out of my older girls legs trying to catch their tails in the process. Life is never dull in this household, with 10 pups and 4 bigguns LOL

16th Sept  All the pups are now doing really well, and are now starting to eat solids.  Not sure if they are eating it or just slopping around in it but comical all the same.  There is now only 1 dog pup left for sale.

27th August Very sad today as three of the pups have died 2 girls and 1 boy.  The rest of the pups seem to be doing really well now all weigh over a 1lb in weight.

24th August Ellie has had her pups 5 naturally and the rest were by caesarean.  Total born 8 bitches and 5 dogs.  Mum and pups doing well.

Ellie was mated on the 25th & 26th June to Tug, a big thanks to Carol Lear for letting me use such handsome boy.  She has been scanned for 8+ puppies and reservations are already being taken.  Puppies will be due around the 27th August   

14th May' 06  National Champ Show, Stafford - Flair has done it again 1st in Puppy Bitch (10 entries) and she also gets Best Puppy in Breed and was in the shortcut for Working Best Puppy.

5th May 06  I have now moved to a beautiful farmhouse in the Staffordshire Moorlands, with 8 acres of land for the dogs to run free in all day.

29th April '06  Flairs first UK Champ Show - WELKS at Malvern, and she gets Best Bitch Puppy in a class of 12 puppies, she has already qualified for Crufts 2007.

10th April '06  Jems hip scores are in and they are 9:7, no elbow scores yet.

3rd April '06  Well Flair is finally here after 8 months of waiting.  She is so laid back and a joy to have here.  A big thanks goes to Julie Jones (Bavaruki) in France for doing such a great job with her.  If you ever import a puppy I would not hesitate to recommend Julie.

1st April '06  Great news I am on the move soon to a beautiful farmhouse in the Staffordshire Moorlands with 8 acres of land and I am starting a Boarding Kennels business.  Plenty of room for my Leos to run around all day.

31st March '06  Only 2 days to go now, Flair is now on her way to the UK and she is now registered as Estelle von Lowenkraft mit Vectiseleon. 

28th February '06  All Flairs tests are now complete and she can come to the UK on the 30th March.  I am really excited now.  She will be at WELKS Champ Show in April making her debut in the UK.

19th February '06 Flair goes to her second show in Puppy Female at Bourge en Bresse, France, a Champ Show and she gains 1st Place.  She is beaten for Best Puppy by her Brother Emir.  Well done to both of them and to Julie Jones for handling her.

19th January '06  After a very sad time over Xmas, I am now writing an article on Parvo Virus for people to read and hopefully learn to understand this awful virus.  Look out for a new page on Health Issues.

9th December '05  Well done to Kathy & Pete Hay with V.V. Lady at Wolfen today at LKA at the NEC.  She went in at 13 months and got 1st place in Junior Bitch and then she also got 3rd Place in Limit Bitch against older bitches than herself.  To say I am over the moon is an understatement.  So it is off to Crufts next year to cheer her on.  Well done Lady.

1st December '05  Lady has got her hip scores back (V.V. Lady at Wolfen) Hips 3:4 and Elbows 0:0

20th November - Good news today from Angie and Dave Cairns - Luka one of my puppies has passed his Level 2 and 3 Carting Assessments today, way to go boy, really proud of you.

13th November 2005 - Took Ellie and Jem to the Eye Testing Clinic today at Malpas and was pleased that Ellie has now 3 years clear eyes and Jem has 1st year clear eye certificate as well.

I cannot believe that a year has now gone by since the pups were born.  This time last year I was knee high in puppies and paper and bin bags.  But when I see the pups in the their homes it is well worth the effort.  They are such well adjusted dogs, all have fantastic temperaments and they are a credit to their owners.

Jems sister Vectiseleon Vivacious Lady at Wolfen had her eyes tested last week and they are clear.

I went to Midlands Champ show yesterday with Ellie and Jem and they were entered in AVNSC Working.  Jem was in the Puppy Class and she got a third out of 7 entries and her Mum Ellie was in PGB and she also got a third out of 5 entries.  Well done my girls

Flair is now expected to be coming over to the UK after the 30th March 2006 and will be at Birmingham National in May 2006 all being well.

Planned next mating - February 2006 with Ellie (Bavaruki Angani) and Stud Dog to be announced soon.

11th September  Jem's sister -  Vectiseleon Vivacious Lady at Wolfen was placed 1st in Puppy Bitch at Richmond Champ Show in a class of 9.  Well done Kathy and Pete Hay and to Lady on a good result.

23rd August  Flair has now gone back to the vet to commence with the start of her Pet passport.  She is now 12kg plus and is having her Rabies injection today.  After 4 weeks she will have the blood test done and if the results are good then she will stay with Julie for another 6 months.  So I will have to wait until the 20th March 2006 until she can come to live with me for good.  Julie said she is a very bold and content puppy and her best mate. Marla is very good at leading her astray LOL

9th August - Flair goes to the vets for her microchip and first vaccination.  She is not bothered by going on a lead and collar and loves her trips to the vet.  She now weighs 10kg and is putting on weight nicely.  She is now good friends with Julies puppy Marla and I have no doubt that they will get into lots of trouble

7th August - Julie has sent me some new pictures of Flair, she has settled in very well in France and she is a very happy pup.  She has a great love of water especially her two front feet LOL  She will start her process on the 9th August to obtain her pet passport so she can come to the UK early in 2006.

Great news, Ellie's litter sister Scarlett is expecting puppies around the 15th August, good luck Julie and not forgetting Gary, Rach, Jane and Tony

On the 20th July I travelled to Belgium and collected my new puppy Estelle von Lowenkraft from Jeannine Donceel.  I stayed in a Motel overnight with my friend Julie Jones and her two older Leos - Diva and Nio.  She was as good as gold and was not stressed in anyway.  After a 9 hour drive we got to France where she will stay with Julie until she can come over to the UK.  She only took a few hours and she settled very quickly.  I have no doubt she will be a real live wire as she gets older - poor old Julie LOL  I cannot wait to go over early October and see her again, and she will be going to Cluny for her first show.  I am counting the days.

***Good News ***

I am importing a bitch from Belgium from the Von Lowenkraft kennel, the litter was large, 5 males and 11 bitches.  Her name is Estelle von Lowenkraft - "Flair" for short - see the Our Dogs page soon for recent pictures and pedigree

Vectiseleon Varinka (JEM)

 2^nd May 2005 Banbury Open Show

Junior 3rd

We proudly announce the safe arrival of Ellie and Hunter (Wolfen a Glory Hunter ) puppies. Check out the litters page.

Lola (Berlette Camellia):