December 26, 2015:
From Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) and Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) yesterday and today some new photos have been taken - to be found in the Photo Gallery Jag Junior (Jag Junior - grown-up) and Photo Gallery Jebelle (Jebelle - Youth)
December 24, 2015:
Today we remember our Briard F litter de la Maison du Garde-Barrière and we have lit a candle. It is 15 years ago that these eight have been born. Our Frizzy (FRIZZANTE FURIOSO GRIS de la Maison du Garde-Barrière), who has left us nearly two years ago to go to the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, is missed like on the first day. The memories of 13 wonderful years with this great boy are only a little comfort ......
December 20, 2015:
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November 22, 2015:
There are new photos of Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) and Secret (Explicit's SINS AND SECRETS FOR CAIPIRINHA'S) from yesterday und today. They can be found in the Photo Gallery Jebelle (Jebelle - Youth) and Photo Gallery Secret.
November 14, 2015:
Today Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) celebrates her 1st birthday: happy birthday to the sweet and full of temperament girl.
There are new photos of her in her Photo Gallery Jebelle - Youth. Also from Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) some new photos have been taken and put in his Photo Gallery Jag Junior - grown-up. And in addition there are also 2 new pics of our Ula (Multi-Champ. Family Song's ULA), they can be found in the Photo Gallery Ula.
November 2, 2015:
It is three years today that our smallest darling, our never forgotten Gizmo (JESMINA GIZMO Kasiterit), left us and is no waiting for us on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge with all the others from here. We have lit a candle for her ......
November 1, 2015:
Finally we have sunshine again and the dogs can enjoy the garden. There are some new snapshots in the Briard photo galleries: Jebelle (JEGBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) in the garden and in the evening in the house in the Photo Gallery Jebelle (Youth). Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) in the morning sat down at the table where we always have our meals - of course this scene was photographically recorded and the picture is now in the Photo Gallery Jag Junior (grown-up). Our oldest lady Courage (Champ. KAHLUA de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) enjoyed the sun's rays on the verandah, so also from her there is a new photo in the Photo Album Courage.
October 25, 2015:
With tears in our eyes we remember our little princess Gizmo (JESMINA GIZMO Kasiterit), this sweet girl with a heart like a lion. She was born in 1998, three years ago she went to all the others from here to the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
She is still missed like on the first day, she was such a great enrichment for this pack. The glow of a candle shall show her that we are thinking of her ......
October 21, 2015:
Now it is official: Our Maverick (Multi-Champ. Caipirinha's NEED 4SPEED) was awarded the title International Beauty Champion by the FCI on October 5. Today we had the certificate and diploma in the mailbox.
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Maverick was only shown 14 times: 1 day in February 2012, double show in October 2012, 4 days show in May 2013, double show in July 2013, absolutely NO show in 2014, 1 day in Mayi 2015 and double show in June 2015 - and that was it. He gained this success: 11 CAC (class winner), 8 CACIB (Winners Dog), 4 BOB and 4 BOS. At his very first show at the age of nearly 9 months he was 2012 Best Puppy In Show Budapest, furthermore, he went 2013 Transilvania Winner, 2012 second best show dog of the Austria toy breed club and Best Chinese Crested Austria 2013. This way he gained three European championships (Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary) and the FCI International Beauty Champion. For us this success of Maverick is amazing with so few shows, and we are happy that he stepped a bit into the paw prints of his sire Keanu (Multi-Champ. WL THE DEVILS ADVOCATE - 15 championships and other titles at the age of not even 6 years) and his dam Ula (Multi-Champ. Family Song's ULA - 4 championships and other titles, her show carreer only started at the age of 16 months). Maverick is ourr FIRST own bred FCI International Champion, we need not mention that we are so proud of this boy. Next year we want to try if we can have more success with Maverick.
October 20, 2015:
Today our guest Steel (Champ. Silver Bluff STEEL KING LEGACY SOM) celebrates his 11th birthday, the oldest Chinese Crested in the pack. Happy Birthday dear Steel.
The small boy has recovered fully from his surgery in August and runs around as if nothing had ever happened. We thank his breeder Barbara Fischer that she bred such a great boy physically and mentally strong.
And we also have a memorial day: It would be the birthday of Arwa B. (ARWA Betkin dvor) - she was born in 1992 and was our third Briard, daughter of our Sándor (Rec. Champ. SÁNDOR von Anitzberg) and our Arwa Z. (ARWA Zevar CS, SchH 1). She is also missed like all the others who left already. A candle has been lit for her.
October 11, 2015:
Back home from the International show in Komarom/HU we can proudly report that our Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) has competed today for the first time with adults in the show ring. He won his class and went Winners Dog (CAC and CACIB). Until now we were always lucky ones with the weather in Komarom, last year even sunshine and we could enjoy the warmth with short sleaved shirts. This year it was meant to be different: Rain, rain and once again rain - all day long. To keep Jag Junior dry at his walks before the show appearance, right in the morning I bought a rain coat for him, and the paws were fastly blow dried before we went to the ring.
Unfortunately the photos of Jag Junior's ring appearance are not too good but we thank Sylwia from Poland that she sent us two pictures which are now in the Photo album - Jag Junior Shows.
That was it for this year but of course we hope that the boy can continue this way next year.
October 4, 2015:
Batida (BATIDA DE COCO de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) was born 18 years ago as our B litter. In rememberance of her we have lit a candle.
October 3, 2015:
Our most successful Chinese Crested celebrates his 9th birthday today, All the very best for our Keanu (Multi-Champ. WL THE DEVILS ADVOCATE). This great boy was a win for us: we are happy that he owns us and daily gives us his overall love.
Keanu is the sire of our litters N, O and P.
And there are new photos of Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu), which have been made by a friend when Jag Junior was introduced to her. These pictures are in his Photo Gallery - Jag Junior grown-up. Thanks for the great shots to Rita Pitzinger.
October 1, 2015:
It is 25 years ago that our avery first Briard was born: Sándor (Rec. Champ. SÁNDOR von Anitzberg). He is unforgotten and we have lit a candle for him.
September 25, 2015:
Another memorial day: our first Briard breeding girl Arwa Z. (ARWA Zevar CS, SCH 1) went to the other side of the Rainbow Bridge 15 years ago, to her special friend Marko. She is unforgotten like all the other ones which we lost during the past years. ......
September 21, 2015:
It was about time to bathe Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) and also try out the new dog hair blower. Everything worked perfectly. The Photo Gallery of Jag Junior has been updated with pictures from before and after bathing, they can be seen in the album Jag Junior - grown-up.
September 18, 2015:
Today our Emily-Rose (Explicit's SHUT UP I'M STILL TALKING) celebrates her 2nd birthday. Nearly not to believe that the small mouse is already a grown-up. All the very best Emily! We are over all happy that you enrich this house each and every day with joy and love.
15. September 2015:
It is 20 years ago today that our beloved German Shepherd Marko passed the Rainbow Bridge. Also he is missing like on the first day, has left a big hole in our lives in in my heart.
August 30/27/23, 2015:
Some memorial days:
On August 30, Zabou (ALOAZABOU du Noble Nid) would have celebrated her birthday, Arwa B. (ARWA Betkin dvor) has gone to the other side of the Rainbow Bridge two years ago on August 27, and August 23, was the dying day of Yazoo (Sel. LOULOU des Cèdres de la Montagne Noire, CGC). We have lit candles for all of them, and all of them are unforgotten and indescribable missed, but it's still the worst with Yazoo. ......
August 16, 2015:
Steel (Champ. Silver Bluff STEEL KING LEGACY) is recovering well after his surgery. Each and every day he uses his left leg more. During the day he must unfortunately wear the plastic collar as he starts licking his wound immediately, but in the night it is spared to him and he gets a soft jammy which covers the scar.
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August 12, 2015:
Steel (Champ. Silver Bluff STEEL KING LEGACY) had an accident which caused a hip luxation, and he needs surgery today. Because of his age (he'll be 11 years in October) the vet decided that it would be too complicated to get the hip into correct position again, so he'll remove the head of femur. The muscle will replace the joint.
The surgery went well, in the late afternoon Steel came back home again and since the evening he walks a bit aound. Every now and then he even puts weight on the operated leg. On August 24, he shall get rid of the stitches. Fingers are tightly crossed for a good healing and that Steel can run again and enjoy his life.
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August 7, 2015:
A candle has been lit for Yazoo (Sel. LOULOU des Cèdres de la Montagne Noire, CGC), today would be her birthday ......
August 1, 2015:
Today photos of Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) have been taken and some of those pictues are now in her Photo Gallery.
July 19, 2015:
Some events from July 1 to July 19, summarized here:
It is six years ago today that we had to say farewell to Zabou (ALOAZABOU du Noble Nid) totally unexpected. We have lit a candle and our thoughts are with her on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. She is still missed like on the first day. ..........
Nine years ago on July 12, our last Briard litter - the K litter de la Maison du Garde-Barrière out of Zabou (ALOAZABOU du Noble Nid) and Talis (Multi-Champ. Sel. TALISMANIK de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) - was born. Happy Birthday to Chica (K'QUIERES CHICA) in Belgium, Grisu (KALAHARI GRISU) in Austria, Heart (KEY-TO-MY-HEART) in the USA, Courage (Champ. KAHLUA) here with us and Chili (KANDIS CHILI) in Austria. We mainly wish you healthiness and many more nice years in your families. For Kiara (KIARA CAIPIRINHA) we have lit a candle; she went much too early in December 2014 to her parents on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
And on July 1, it was nine years ago that Apollo (APOLLO de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) went over the Rainbow Bridge. We have also lit a candle for him.
June 22, 2015:
A successful show weekend in Hungary is behind us: Maverick (Multi-Champ. Caipirinha's NEED 4SPEED) has been shown at the double CACIB show in Nemezetközi-Velence on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday he was Exc. 1, CAC, CACIB (Winners Dog), BOB, Sunday he was Exc. 1, CAC, Res. CACIB (Reserve Winners Dog). With the great result on Saturday Maverickfulfills the conditions for the FCI International Beauty Champion. Maverick is our first own bred Internationl Champion. A heartfelt thank you once again to our friend Dorka who handled Maverick really great, and of course thanks to the judges who gave the great results. Terézia has sent some photos from the Saturday show and from Dorka we received two nice pictures of Sunday (thank you!) which can now be seen in the Photo Gallery of Maverick.
When we look back we can really be very proud of the success of that young male: February 2012 BIS Puppy in Budapest, October 2012 Champion of Bulgaria, July 2013 Champion of Hungary, September 2013 Champion of Romania and Transilvania Winner, 2013 Best Chinese Crested Austria and second best show dog of the Toy Breed Club Austria, from October 2013 until April 2015 not shown, June 2015 International Champion. To the Championships of Hungary and Romania he was owner-handled, the other results Dorka gained with him. Now it is meant to think in which other countries we will show the boy.
It was great again to meet lots of friends in Hungary and spend two great days with them. A special thank you goes to our friend Judit where Maverick and I stayed since Friday and where I was spoiled with totally excellent food, Maverick with cuddles. We are looking forward to our next visit in Hungary.
June 7, 2015:
Today we celebrate the birthday of Sterling (Champ. Daretobebares STERLING SILVER). She is 9 years young. Happy Birthday sweet mouse!
6. Juni 2015:
And again new photos, this time from two of the P litter: Pagani (Caipirinha's PAGANI 2HOT 2HANDLE) and Prada (Caipirinha's PRADA PINK EDITION).
The pictures can be seen in the Photo Gallery P litter (click the thumbnail).
4. Juni 2015:
Finally it is warm and the sun is shining. It was about time to set up the paddling pool for the dogs. However, it was only the two Briards Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) and Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) who were fully delighted. As they had so much fun limitless photos have been taken from their water games.
Therefore, the new Photo Gallery Water games Jag & Jebelle has been set up. Have fun when watching.
And there have also been taken new photos from some of the Chinese Crested, and their photo galleries have been updated: Photo Gallery of Keanu (Multi-Champ. Whisperingln' THE DEVILS ADVOCATE), Photo Gallery of Maverick (Multi-Champ. Caipirinha's NEED 4SPEED), Photo Gallery of Memy (Multi-Champ. INCREDIBLE ME von Shinbashi), Photo Gallery of Secret (Explicit's SINS AND SECRETS FOR CAIPIRINHA'S) and one photo in the Photo Gallery of Emily (Explicit's SHUT UP I'M STILL TALKING).
May 26, 2015:
The next birthday is celebrated: Our own bred Multi-Champion dog Maverick (Multi-Champ. Caipirinha's NEED 4SPEED) is 4 years young. The most heartfelt congratulations to our great boy.
Of course also Happy Birthday to his siblings of the N litter: Needy (Caipirinha's NEEDLESS 2SAY), Tanner (Champ. Caipirinha's NUTBUSH CITY LIMIT) and Toulouse (Caipirinha's NOTHING 2LOSE). Unfortunately we don't know anything about Toulouse, where he is and how he is doing, as we have sadly and by necessity lost him out of sight after his first owner placed him. We hope imploringly that he is having a great life and is healthy and cheerfully.
May 25, 2015:
Today we have finally been at a show again, namely with both the Briards Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) and Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu). We drove to Mosonmagyaróvár/Hungary to a CAC Show - a trip of only one and a half hours. Unfortunately, the weather was not co-operating when we passed the Hungarian border, and therefore, the ground in the whole show area was a mush and water. With effort the dirt could be removed from the dog legs before the show started but the legs did not dry unfortunately because it only stopped to rain when the show had begun (we must shop - even if with reluctance - probably "shoes" for the both). And I walked around with wet feet from the time as everything was put up near the ring, because my shoes were not laid out for so much moisture. There was also not really place to go walking the dogs and it was tremendously complicated by the bad ground situation.
The show ring was very small, and ring side there were some aggressive dogs who complicated the appearance of our both inexperienced dogs a bit. It was probably not the best idea to show both dogs when being alone at a show. Certainly we won't do something like this in the near future as long as both the dogs don't have more experience. Luckily a nice couple was willing to have the second dog near the ring entrance so that I could change them fast.
Still both succeeded with great results: Jag Junior went Junior Winner and Best Junior (it was only his third show after a break of 7 months), Jebelle left the ring as Best Puppy (for her it was the very first show).
It is not quite correct to leave the show before the end, but both the dogs were long enough in the crates and in bad weather and thus we did not wait for the final competitions to go the final ring with Jebelle. Both should get experience and then things will be different. All in all, however, still very nice success with both the dogs. We are going to train them now, Jebelle will have a longer break until Jag Junior has got more experience, and then we'll see if there is an opportunity to travel again with both.
May 15/16/18/21, 2015:
On May 15, our P litter celebrated the first birthday. Happy Birthday to Prada, Pagani and Porsche. And May 21, was the 10th birthday of our first Chinese Crested - Voodoo (Champ. Family Song's VOODOO). Also to him our heartfelt congratulations and wishes for continuing healthiness as well as the wish for many more years with him.
On May 16, it was 6 years ago that our Whoopy (EXCUSE-MOI WHOOPY de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) went to the other side of the Rainbow Bridge , May 18, would have been her and the birthday of our E litter (Briards de la Maison du Garde-Barrière). We have lit a candle for all the 6 of that litter, and our thoughts are also with their owners who all miss their darlings.
May 14, 2015:
As the weather was good, but also at the occasion of the half year birthday of Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) lots of pictures have been taken from her and Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu). These photos can be found in the photo galleries Jebelle (childhood) and Jag Junior (youth). Also some photos of both of them playing turned out well, and with those potos the new photo gallery Jag & Jebelle has been set up.
Have fun looking at them.
April 13/14/21/22, 2015:
Again days of memories: on April 13, it was two years ago that Sambo (SAMBO de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) went over the Rainbow Bridge, and it was April 14, 2010, when we had to let go Oh-Lala (Multi-Sel. OH-LALA des Monts d'en Crauzille). On April 22, was the birthday of Arwa Z. (ARWA Zevar CS, SchH 1), and on April 23, it was two years ago that Gizmo's son Amaretto went to the other side of the Rainbow Bridge . For all of them candles have been lit in remembrance.
April 8, 2015:
Yesterday the weather was again nice and pics of Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) at his play time were taken. They are now in his Photo Gallery (Jag Junior - Youth).
Today we celebrate the birthday of our G litter, the kids of Oh-Lala (Multi-Sel. OH-LALA des Monts d'en Crauzille) and Jolly Jumper Gris des Monts d'en Crauzille. All the very best to Aysha (G'Aysha Blonde de la Maison du Garde-Barrière). For all the other ones we have lit a candle as they have already crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Andit would also be the birthday of Sambo (SAMBO de la Chaume du Bois Dieu), who unfortunately could only have the life we would have had deserved only for about one year. Our thoughts are also with him and a candle is burning for him.
April 6, 2015:
The weather was fine today and therefore, new photos of Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) were taken which are now in her Photo Gallery (Jebelle - Childhood).
And the Photo Gallery of Secret (Explicit's SINS AND SECRETS FOR CAIPIRINHA'S) was also updated, so were the Photo Gallery of Emily (Explicit's SHUT UP I'M STILL TALKING) as well as the Photo Gallery of Memy (Multi-Champ. INCREDIBLE ME von Shinbashi).
March 23, 2015:
Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) celebrates his first birthday today. Unbelievable, how fast time flies by! For us it seems that it was just a few days ago that we picked him up from France. Needless to say that this great boy is spoiled very much today. Happy Birthday Jag!!! And by this way we also send our congratulations to his great brothers and sisters..
Some new photos from February and March can now be found in Jag's Photo Gallery.
And also the Photo Gallery of Jebelle (JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) has some new Photos from March.
March 21, 2015:
One of our most successful dogs celebrates birthday: Memy (Multi-Champ. INCREDIBLE ME von Shinbashi) is four years today. Happy Birthday to our sweet girl!!! We are very happy that you own us and enrich the family here with so much.
February and March 2015:
Plenty of memories of great dogs which are already on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge:
On Februry 25, 2014, our last Yorkshire Terrier girl, little Absinth, passed away. On February 28, was Samson's (UGO de la Morne Plaine) birthday. Our C litter (Briards de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) was born 17 years ago on March 3. Marko, our German Shepherd, had his birthday on March 4. And on March 15, it was 10 years ago that Samson left us. All of them were an important part of our family, are still missed very much and unforgotten forever. Our thoughts were with them on each of those memorial days - more than usually ..........
February 14, 2015:
Back home from a wonderful short holiday in France ...... with a new family member. We are thrilled that we could include a fawn Briard girl to our "pack": JEBELLE de la Chaume du Bois Dieu. A photo gallery with some pictures has been set up: Photos Jebelle.
A heartfelt thank you to our friend Corinne for entrusting us for the third time a dog from her kennel, and that we are allowed to be owned by this pretty, sweet and strong characterd girl. And as always, thanks a lot for the great days with Corinne's family and the great hospitality! Hopefully there will be soon another chance for a reunion.
The long trip home (1.197 km) ran perfectly, Jebelle did not make any sound, and when we stopped for a rest she was happy about the short walks. Here in the house she felt comfortable immediately, Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) is thrilled and the Chinese Crested manage how to let her know that she must not be too rude with them. Also the first night was absoluely no problem - just as the nights in France, where Jebelle could already join me. A real great enrichment for our family!
February 11/12, 2015:
Two birthdays outright: Ula (Multi-Champ. Family Song's ULA) celebrated her 10th birthday on February 11, and Secret (Explicit's SINS AND SECRETS FOR CAIPIRINHA'S) turned to be three years on February 12. The most heartfeld congratulation to our two darlings which were of course very much spoiled.
January 31, 2015:
Today it is 21 years ago that the first Briard litter was born in this kennel, the A litter de la Maison du Garde-Barrière out of our very first boy Sándor (Rec. Champ. SÁNDOR von Anitzberg) and the female rescued at the age of 4.5 years from Slovakia Arwa (ARWA Zevar CS, SchH 1) who was the second female in this house. Beautiful memories, unforgotten great dogs, ..........
One boy from this litter came back here on April 15, 2005, because of the health issues of his owners: Apollo. We were allowed to join him for a bit more than a year until July 1, 2006, when he made the journey over the Rainbow Bridge.
At the occasion of the birthday of this litter we have lit a candle and think of Apollo, Aramis, Aristide, Aron, Atos, Akira and Alysha.
January 26, 2015:
Today we were for the patella check with Secret (Explicit's SINS AND SECRETS FOR CAIPIRINHA'S). She has strong, stable, perfect knees and therewich the certificate Patella 0/0. SUPER!
January 24, 2015:
Today Jaris (HAPPY JARIS Dandy Mate) celebrates her 7th birthday. A heartfelt congratulation to our little fur mouse.
January 23, 2015:
Another memorial day ...... today would be the birthday of Oh-Lala (Sél. OH-LALA des Monts d'en Crauzille) ...... we have lit a candle for her ......
January 13, 2015:
A candle has been lit for Sándor (Rec. Champ. SÁNDOR von Anitzberg) ...... it is 14 years ago that he went over the Rainbow Bridge.
January 10, 2015:
Today the L litter is 6 years and the M litter 5 years. Happy birthday to the 12 from here.
January 6, 2015:
It is one year ago that our Frizzy (FRIZZANTE FURIOSO GRIS de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) went over the Rainbor Bridge. We miss him like on the first day. The light of the lit candle shall show him that we are with him in our thoughts and will never forget him.
January 1, 2015:
The News 2014 are now in the archives.