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FIN-36200 Kangasala
mari.stenvall @ gmail.com
+ 358 50 567 6838
news 2008![]() 21.9.2008 National Dog Show, Panevezys, Lithuania Talliska Tallisman "Simon" (GB SH CH Lindjan Xylonite x Gatchells Bewitched To Lovehayne), won the working class and received his Lithuanian Champion title. Thanks for the great handling, Jirka. What a great "male bonding" :). 20.9.2008 Retriever's Speciality Show, Riga, Latvia Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac "Niro" (GB SH CH Ritzilyn Brandon x GB CH Pearbarn Periwinkle For Ritzilyn), won the Champion class, was best dog and finally BOS. Niro after show and forest run in Latvia (pic: Jirka Vierimaa) 4.9.2008 Qualifying test, IittalaOur lad, Karvin Over Denali, qualified in the field. The judge Mr. Petri Tuominen said "young dog's enthuasiasm just increases as the test goes, however, the dog stays under owner's control". Thanks for the great day, Luca!
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28-31.8.2008 The basics of clicker training It was my weekend to be educated by chicken. I attented Jaana's and Tommy's (Trainer's Choice) clicker training tecniques' basic course. I want to improve my skills as a clicker trainer for the dogs, so chicken are perfect teachers. They are very quick and do not forgive clicking mistakes -- like dogs. ![]() Police officers pulled by Bertta 24.8.2008 National Dog Show, Luunja (Tartu)Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac "Niro" (GB SH CH Ritzilyn Brandon x GB CH Pearbarn Periwinkle For Ritzilyn), won the Champion class, was best dog and finally BOS. ![]()
Multi Ch, EstW-06, TK1, BH Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac (pics: Dovilë Andrijauskaitë) 23.8.2008 National Dog Show, VäimeläMulti Ch, EstW-06, TK1, BH Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac "Niro" (GB SH CH Ritzilyn Brandon x GB CH Pearbarn Periwinkle For Ritzilyn), won the Champion class, was best dog and finally BOB. Niro ended winning Gundog group. What a great day! ![]() BOB & BOS (pic: Dovilë Andrijauskaitë) 20.8.2008 Duck hunting started!This year we started duck hunting in Lestijärvi. As a first timer, Luca was working as he had done it for all his life. Niro worked promply as he always does and Simon did 11 hours working day. Well, this IS his life! ![]() Matte, so where's the duck?
![]() Somewhere here... 27.7.2008 International Dog Show, PoriOur lad, Karvin Over Denali "Luca" (INT, BALT, Multi Ch ESTV-06 BH TK1 Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac x Karvin J'Ador), was a BOB-puppy. ![]() Luca-son 8,5 months
![]() Niro-father almost 7 years 26.7.2008 Golden retriever's field trial Championships, VilppulaSimon had a good start in a novice class of retrievers' hunting trial. He did an excellent job receiving the 2nd prize. Today there were only two better dogs receiving the 1st prize. I am glad that Simon has improved a lot of his work, so it is nice to continue from here. 20.7.2008 Speciality Puppy Show, HelsinkiWhat a day! Karvin O-litter (Karvin J'Ador x Multi Ch ESTV-06 BH TK1 Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac) took all the PHs and the best placements in bitches and dogs: BOB: Karvin On The Rocks, "OTto"
BOS: Karvin One And Only "Tara"
![]() Karvin One Way Ticket "Ritzi"
![]() Karvin O'Mammy Blue "Leevi"
![]() Karvin Kennel, BOB breeder
15.07.2008 Field trial, VirratLuca turned 8 months and took a part of field trial. However, he didn't succeed to qualify. 12.07.2008 Group Show,LammiSimon's daughter, Karvin Primrose, "Tytti" (FIN Ch EST Ch Talliska Tallisman x INT Ch FIN Ch EST Ch LTU Ch Karvin Ring Ring) won open class ending best bitch 2nd and receiving reserve-sert. Good job Minna and Tytti! Niro's daughter, Karvin Glorious Gilda, "Hertta" (Multi Ch ESTV-06 BH TK1 Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac x Karvin Deborah) won the intermediate class placing the 4th best bitch of the day. Luca's mother Karvin J'Ador "Wicca" was the 3rd best bitch in open class.The judge was Mrs. Kirsi Nieminen. Luca's sister Karvin One And Only "Tara" was the 2nd best bitch puppy. My little boy Karvin Over Denali "Luca" (Multi Ch ESTV-06 BH TK1 Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac x Karvin J'Ador) was BOB-puppy. This was our first show in Finland. The judge for the puppies was Mrs. Raija Tammelin. (picture: Emilia Gummerus) ![]() Karvin Glorious Gilda (pic: Emilia Gummerus) Karvin J'Ador (pic: Sari Simola) ![]() Karvin Over Denali (8 months) (pic: Emilia Gummerus) 5.7.2008 NOME-B, Field trial, Renko Today Simon got again 3rd prize in the novice class. 29.6.2008 Jurva, Dog ShowKarvin On The Rocks "OTto" (Karvin J'Ador x Multi CH, ESTW-06, TK1, BH Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac) was a BOB-puppy. ![]() Karvin On the Rocks "OTto" (pic: Viljami) 13.6.2008 NOME-B, Field trial, Juupajoki Today Simon opened his field trial season. He did very nice work completing all three areas of the test. However, thejudge saw possibilities to improve the overall work and gave him open class' 3rd prize. ![]() (pic: Teemu Virtanen) 7.6.2008 Group Show, ToijalaKarvin J'Ador (Ch Lislone Garbank Edition x Ch Rossmix Save The Best For Last) won the Openclass, was 2nd best bitch and won the reserve CC. Luca-son sends his congrats to her mummy. 10.5.2008 Golden Ring, obedience championship, HelsinkiDay before the test, the officials contacted me, since these was one opening start place in open class. First I refused to start with Simon (Ch Talliska Tallisman) since we haven't trained obedince at all since last test. However, we did it. Considering the circumstances, Simon did OK receiving Open class's 2nd price. Only three points from the first prize. Niro (Ch Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac) started in Open class almost causing me a heart attack. He failed in the very first part of the test (laying three minutes on the ground along with other dogs, owners are hidden). Rest of the test he worked like a dream, and for my surprice we managed to gather 155 points, only missing 5 points from the first price. 3.5.2008 Retrievers' Speciality Show, Vilnus, Lithuania Niro (Ch Ritsilyn Jimmy Mac) won working class and his 5th Lithuania's CAC. He completed his LT CH and also gained BALT CH title. Karvin Over Denali "Luca" (Karvin J'Ador x INT, FIN, BLR, RUS, EST & LV CH, ESTW-06, TK1, BH Ritzilyn Jimmy Mac) had his very first dog show in baby class (3-6 months old). He was best dog, BOB and finally BIS-1 baby. Good start for Niro's baby boy! ![]() Karvin Over Denali (pic: Andrius Matvejevas) 6.4.2008 Pirkan Damit, PälkäneNiro and Simon took part of unofficial retrievers' hunting test. Niro did all "his tricks" receiving 18 points and Simon 37 points. We have worked hard but we have long way to go. ![]() (pic: Teemu Järvinen) 5.4.2008 Obedience test, LahtiWhat a day: Niro received the 1st prize in open class. He was the 2nd best dog after bordercollie Maccabee Amazing Grace. ![]() (pic: Anu Vorobjev) 2.4.2008 Simon 5 years!Today is Simon's fifth birthday. Simon thanks all the greetings. 16.3.2008 International Show, TampereNiro was BOB winning the champion class and receiving his 5th cacib. Since he is already INT CH, the cacib will go to Karvin Inner Space "Winski". Congratulations Essi! The judge was Jos De Kuypers, Belgium. ![]() 23.2.2008 Championship Show, TuusniemiKarvin Primrose (Ch Talliska Tallisman x Ch Karvin Ring Ring) Open class EXC-2. Judge was Mr Paavo Mattila. 15.3.2008 Latvian Winner 2008, Riga Niro won the champion class taking the 4th place in the final ring. 10.2.2008 International Show in TallinnNiro won the champion class and placed 2nd best receiving his 7th reserve-cacib.The best dog was Swedish owned Stanroph Say Hi to Rossmix. The judge was Annukka Palonheimo. ![]() 7.2.2008 Niro Estonia's the most beautiful golden retriever 2007Since we lived in Estonia 8 out of 12 months in 2007, we were able to compete the title of "Estonia's most successful show dog". Needless to say we travelled a lot! Niro gathered record amount of points receiving the title "Estonia's most beautiful dog in 2007". Hip-hurrey! Simon also succeed, he got the 4th place. Find all the results of Estonia's the most beautiful golden retrievers in 2007
![]() "Daddy, daddy, I have some news to tell you!" 30.1.2008 Pheasant hunting - retrievering paradize!Niro and Simon were privilized to participate in pheasant hunting. There were four separate huntings and totally about 300 pheasants were released. About 10 shooters got down 105 of them. I am not sure, but I believe Niro and Simon handed me about 50 pheasants. Needless to say they were pretty tired... but very, very satisfied. 3.1.2008 Karvin Over Denali "Luca" is our new family member |