As a Chinese saying goes:
If you sit on the river bank long enough, it's only a matter of time
before you see your enemy back on the surface floating by
May 15, 2025:
Jaris (HAPPY JARIS Dandy mate) came back home today. She was cremated on May 13, and now I could pick up her urn.
Thanks to Trauer mit Herz for their always sensitive and excellent service.
May 12, 2025:
Today there are new videos of Dyoma (Multi-Champ. Magic of Success DIAMOND) and Mamacita (CIB Multi-Champ. Jamming’s MAMACITA).
May 5, 2025:
Back from the three-day international show in Herend/HU. Only just three weeks after her return from Finland, my "superdog" Mamacita (CIB Ch BALT LT EE LV FIN SK MN SLO SRB RO BIH RS GrCh SK RO SRB BIH JSRB Jamming’s MAMACITA) rocked the show rings, claiming another championship with three class wins and two Res. CACIB. She is now also Beauty Champion of Hungary.
Mamacita Beauty Champion Hungary
Mamacita's successes from June 2021 to May 2025 in two collages:
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May 2, 2025:
It's a sad day. Jaris (HAPPY JARIS Dandy mate) gained her angel wings this morning at the age of 17 years, 3 months, and 8 days. A wonderful age, no doubt about it, but it still hits me hard. She was healthy all her life, a sweet and friendly dog to everyone else in the pack, always funny and full of joy ......
Jaris, you will be missed. Now you are reunited with your children and their father, Steel (Champ. Silver Bluff STEEL KING LEGACY, AOM). Farewell until we meet again. I'm sorry I wasn't with you in your final hours, but was at a show instead. If I had known that this was your time, I would have stayed home.
And on this very day, 7 years ago, my soulmate Keanu (CIB Multi-Champ, Whispering in the Devil's Advocate) was taken from me completely unexpectedly.
A candle was lit for them both.
May 1, 2025:
Finally, another day to celebrate: today, Hippie (CIB Multi-Champ. by Shinbashi HIGH PROVOCATION) turns 8 years young. Happy birthday! I wish us many, many more years together.
April 22, 2025:
On this day in 1989, Arwa Z. (ARWA Zevar CS, SchH 1) was born, the Briard girl I rescued from her previous owner's senseless euthanasia. A wonderful dog, grateful for everything throughout her life, a wonderful mother to the A-litter de la Maison du Garde-Barrière, and Marko's best friend. Congratulations to the other side.
April 14, 2025:
The days of remembrance never end: it's been 15 years since I had to send Oh-Lala (Sel. OH-LALA des Monts d'en Crauzille) on her final journey. Another wonderful dog who will never be forgotten.
April 13, 2025:
Another day of remembrance: just five days after his 12th birthday, Sambo (SAMBO de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) passed away forever in 2013. A candle is lit for him.
April 11, 2005:
The big day has finally arrived. Mamacita (CIB Ch BALT LT EE LV FIN SK MN SLO SRB RO BIH RS GrCh SK RO SRB BIH JSRB Jamming’s MAMACITA) is coming home today.
I met Samu in Brno/CZ, where he will be exhibiting at the EDS 2025. The welcome was indescribable. Mamacita wouldn't stop kissing me. When we got home, she followed me everywhere, played, and jumped onto my lap for a cuddle as soon as I sat down. I promised her I would never let her leave again. The pack was happy to have her home, too.
I don't know if it helped that I kept sending Mamacita voice messages so she wouldn't forget who I was, but I did it regularly, and Milja often sent me videos of Mamacita's joy when she heard my voice. In the voice message Lella played the day before she left back to me, she even went to the dog door to see if I was there. That video (from April 7) is in the Photo Gallery Mamacita down below the albums.
These videos have always touched me deeply, and I'm very grateful to Milja and Lella for sending them to me.
Thanks again to Milja for everything she's done for and with Mamacita, and thanks again to Lella and Samu for giving me the opportunity to attend exhibitions with my sweet little girl that would have been simply impossible for me. It was worth it, but it wasn't an easy time.
April 8, 2025:
It's the birthday of the G-litter de the Maison du Garde-Barrière and Sambo (SAMBO de la Chaume du Bois Dieu). Warmest congratulations to all seven on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
March 23, 2025:
Another birthday: Jag Junior (JAG LE CANNIBAL JUNIOR de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) is celebrating his 11th birthday today and is, of course, being thoroughly spoiled. Happy Birthday Jag!
March 21, 2025:
Another special birthday: Memy (CIB Multi-Champ. INCREDIBLE ME von Shinbashi) is 14 years today. You can't really tell her age; she's still full of energy and zest for life. May it stay that way for many more years. All the best, my sweet little girl.
Memy's 14th birthday
March 20, 2025:
Today Dyoma (Multi-Champ. Magic of Success DIAMOND) and I were supposed to travel with Szonja to the four shows in Banja Luka/BIH. Unfortunately, due to family reasons, this trip had to be canceled. It's a shame, because the weekends in Banja Luka have always been very nice.
March 13, 2025:
Today, Milja wrote very kind words about Mamacita on Facebook:
"It is soon time to say goodbye to Mamacita ❤️What a wonderful time we have had since the end of June when she arrived to Finland. I’m a bit speechless and even emotionally moved because it feels like she has been here long time, and she has become so damn important, like my own dogs, to me! My dogs will most likely miss her too, she is a part of pack now. Especially Giia, Mamacita is her best friend
Mamacita came here to visit some dog shows and during her stay we achieved few new titles to add in front of her name:
Finnish Champion, Estonian Champion, Latvian Champion, Lithuanian Champion, Baltic Champion.
Major thank you Gerda, the owner of Mamacita, for your trust in my work and letting your precious treasure to come live with our family.
She shared the following photos as a keepsake.
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March 11, 2025:
Mamacita's (CIB Multi-Champ. Jamming's MAMACITA) show time with dear Milja is over, and now the countdown begins until my sweetheart returns home in a month.
It's time to say a huge THANK YOU to Lella and Samu – not only for this extraordinary girl, but also for the opportunity to travel to Finland and participate in shows in countries I would otherwise never have been able to visit.
The same heartfelt THANK YOU goes to dear Milja, who unhesitatingly took Mamacita in during those eight months, cared for her so well, loved her, groomed and looked after her professionally, and kept me constantly updated with photos, videos, and information. Of course, I also thank Milja's mother, Liisa, who looked after her when Milja wasn't home.
Thanks also to Team Jamming's/Milja's friends when Milja needed help with handling when she was showing her own dogs. I will be eternally grateful to all of you!!! ❤
I can't wait until I can hold Mamacita in my arms again. I don't think I'll ever part with one of my furballs again.
Mamacita
Milja responded: "Mamacita has grown so close to my heart. I bet the whole family, including the dogs, will miss her. ❣️ I also believe that after this 'vacation,' she will be the happiest girl ever to come home. Thank you again for your trust."
March 11, 2025:
Now it's official. Today, the certificates for the Lithuanian and Baltic Championships and rosettes for Mamacita's (CIB Multi-Champ. Jamming's MAMACITA) arrived. That was really quick; the titles were confirmed on March 5, 2025.
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March 4, 2025:
Today is Marko's birthday. The burning candle is a greeting to him and to show him that I'm thinking of him.
March 3, 2025:
The next birthday greetings across the Rainbow Bridge: the C-litter de la Maison du Garde-Barrière was born on this day in 1998. Happy birthday to the children of Samson (UGO de la Morne Plaine) and Yazoo (Sel. LOULOU des Cèdres de la Montagne Noire, CGC).
February 28, 2025:
And another birthday greeting goes across the Rainbow Bridge: this one is for Samson (UGO de la Morne Plaine), who passed away far too early at the age of just 9 years. He, too, lives on in my heart.
February 22, 2025:
Today, Mamacita (CIB Multi-Champ. Jamming's MAMACITA) participated in the national show in Panevezys/LT. Under judge Branislav Rajic from Slovenia, she won her class, received the CAC, and was named Best Female (N-CAC)/BOS. Three videos from this show can now be found below the photo albums in Photo Gallery Mamacita.
Mamacita Panevezys/LT
This means she qualifies for the Lithuanian Beauty Champion title. And since she has already won the Finnish, Latvian, and Estonian Championships, she will also be awarded the title of Baltic Champion.
Great, Milja, I'm so proud of you. Thank you for your wonderful care and excellent handling.
February 11, 2025:
A birthday greeting goes across the Rainbow Bridge to my still sorely missed Ula (CIB Multi-Champion, Family Song's ULA). She is and will always be remembered. As always, a candle has been lit for her.
February 8, 2025:
Happy 13th birthday to the Caipirinha’s O litter. Stay healthy and have some more nice years with your owners.
Februar 7, 2025:
Today, Dyoma (Multi-Champ. Magic of Success DIAMOND) and myself travelled to Budapest/HU for the Champion of Champions show. I actually only registered him so that he could get back into the ring after a long break from shows.
But contrary to all expectations, Dyoma was my big star. My sweet little male won his class and was Best Male with BOS against tough competition. I never would have expected that. With the BOS, he became Hungarian Beauty Champion according to the regulations of this special annual show. I was simply overwhelmed. The title was immediately confirmed, and Dyoma received another beautiful certificate.
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January 27, 2025:
Last weekend, Mamacita (CIB Multi-Champ. Jamming's MAMACITA) had a three-day international show in Kaunas/LT. On January 24th and 25th, she finished second in her class, and on January 26th, she won her class and received the CAC. There are two videos from that day – one of the class win and one of the BOB competition. They can be found here down below the photo albums.
Well done Milja, one step closer to the championship. Thank you!
January 24, 2025:
A special day for my Jaris (HAPPY JARIS Dandy mate): she's celebrating her 17th birthday today. May we stay together for some time to come.
January 23, 2025:
Happy birthday to Oh-Lala (Sel. OH-LALA des Monts d'en Crauzille) on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. A candle has been lit for her.
January 21, 2025:
Another day of remembrance: seven years ago, my Courage (KAHLUA COURAGE de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) crossed over to the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. She was from my very last Briard litter. She is missed as much as the first day.
January 15, 2025:
Just five days after his 15th birthday, Iceman (Caipirinha MOLOTOW ON ICE) began his journey across the Rainbow Bridge while sleeping. He will never be forgotten.
January 13, 2025:
Sándor (Champ. SÁNDOR von Anitzberg) is remembered. He left forever 24 years ago, but lives on in my heart.
January 10,025:
Today Iceman (Caipirinha MOLOTOW ON ICE) celebrates his 15th birthday. The very best wishes to the son of Steel (Champ. Silver Bluff STEEL KING LEGACY, AOM) and Jaris (HAPPY JARIS Dandy mate).
Birthday greetings also go out to his siblings on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, and also to all from the L litter who have already passed away.
January 9, 2025:
A year ago, I had to say goodbye to Mojito (Caipirinha's MOJITO BACCARDI) - just one day before his 14th birthday. He is unforgotten and will always be. A candle was lit for him.
January 6, 2025:
It's been eleven years since my beloved Frizzy (FRIZZANTE FURIOSO GRIS de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) began his journey across the Rainbow Bridge. He is missed like the first day. The lit candle is meant to show him that he is never forgotten.
January 1, 2025:
I wish all friends and visitors to this site a happy, healthy and successful New Year.
The News 2024 have been moved to the Archives.