2008

December 21
Vilnius International show, Lithuania. Canmoy's Primetime BOB, CC, CACIB under Mr Juha Kares from Finland.

September 7
National all breeds show in Helsinki. Bichons were under Ms Elsbeth Clerc from Swizerland and everyone we showed got a nice placement in their classes. Miniature poodles were under Mr Juha Kares from Finland. His choice for Best of Breed was Canmoy's Primetime. Irina was once again handled and groomed perfectly by her breeder. Thank you both!

August 31
The Finnish Toydog Specialty, Helsinki. Our bichons were not that succesfull this time (well, OK, they gained some nice class placements) but our debutanté Canmoy's Pas De Deux made us pretty proud becoming 4th best bitch first time out just at 9 months under breed specialist Mr Henrik Hannelius from Finland.

Petit Ami's Kiss-And-Tell 8 months

August 24
Valkeakoski national all breeds show, Leaflet's Contract Kisser 2nd best male, Res-CC and Leaflet's Attention Please 2nd in junior bitches with excellent under Mr Zeljko Gajick from Slovenia.

August 23
Hämeenlinna international show, Canmoy's Primetime 2nd best bitch, CC, Res-CACIB under Mr Hans Almgren from Sweden.

August 1 - 3
We had entered only our young first- and secondtimers in the annual Bichon Specialty and Kuopio International shows, which were held in the same place during the same weekend FAR away from our home... The journey was long and our car totally stuffed but luckily I had not only one but three handsome chauffeurs to travel with. :)

We skipped the first one of the shows due to bad weather but got the following results from the rest of the shows:

BICHON FRISÉ NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2008
Breed specialist judge Ms Beth Warman, NZ
entries 106

Petit Ami's Kiss-And-Tell 3rd in puppy dogs (7 months)

Leaflet's Ad Astra winner of junior dogs, 2nd best male, CC (9 months)

Leaflet's Attention Please winner of junior bitches (9 months)

Leaflet's Ad Astra, CC in our Specialty first time out at the age of 9 months!!!

Kuopio international 2.8.
Judge Ms Lisbeth Campbell

Leaflet's Ad Astra very good
Leaflet's Attention Please 2nd in junior bitches, very good

Kuopio international 3.8.
Judge Mr Georgios Kostopoulos

Leaflet's Ad Astra 4th in junior males, excellent
Leaflet's Attention Please 1st in junior bitches, excellent

July 13
In Karjaa national all breeds show bichons were under Ms Karin Bergbom from Finland. Leaflet's La-Z-Boy was shown beautifully by his owner Johanna, he won his class and became 4th best male. I had also entered my poodle Canmoy's Primetime under Ms Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari from Finland. Irina did wonderfully by becoming BEST OF BREED with her 2nd CC handled by her breeder Ms Tiina Taulos. In the finals I handled her myself and our group judge, a well respected all-rounder Mr Harry Tast from Finland gave Irina 3rd PLACEMENT IN THE GROUP!

Irina's critic from our breed judge was something so fabulous that I want to share it with the rest of the world: "Jumalaisen kaunis narttu. Ideaali koko. Silmiinpistävän tehokkaat liikkeet. Ihastuttava hännänkanto. Upea ryhti." And the same translated... "A bitch of divine beauty. Ideal size. Strikingly efficient movement. Attractive tail carriage. Gorgeous carriage."

Big thank yous to both of the judges for appreciating our Irina, my husband Jarmo for all his efforts with the photographing and - once again - Tiina for everything.... :)

I also have to congratulate Ms Pia Helminen for her fabulous result with her bichon. Charmandelan Faust for Fun became 2nd in the group first time out in junior class! That's some way to go!!!

Irina BIG-3 Karjaa 13.7.2008

Irina BOB Karjaa 13.7.2008

Milou with Johanna

June 28
There was a national show held in Järvenpää. Leaflet's La-Z-Boy became 2nd in his class under Swedish Mr Henrik Johansson. Poodles were under Ms Zsuzsanna Balogh from Hungary. She gave our Canmoy's Primetime the win of Intermediate Class and made her 3rd best bitch with a res-cc.

June 15
After becoming a Finnish champion our Luna went to visit her breeder Mia in Sweden. They participated Avesta international show, where bichons were under Mr Dan Ericsson. He made Luna the open class winner and 2nd best bitch with a CC and res-CACIB, so now we have our FRITTMI'S LOVE POTION NEW FINNISH AND SWEDISH CHAMPION!!! Thank you so much for everything Mia and congratulations for your fine success: this is the 4th new championship title for Frittmi's bichons in a row during the past few weeks!

June 14
There was an international show held in Forssa. I only took there my poodle Canmoy's Primetime, who won Intermediate class and became 2nd best bitch with res-CACIB and her first CC! Thanks to our judge Mr Juha Putkonen and also thanks to Irina's breeder Ms Tiina Taulos for handling her so perfectly! :)

June 7
In Pieksämäki all breeds show bichons were under Ms Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen from Finland. Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars became 3rd best male with a res-CC. Big thanks to Ms Satu Eskelinen (Fabuleux) for giving a helping hand to Pirjo and Elmo :)

May 24
Hamina international show, bichons were under Ms Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari from Finland. Leaflet's Attention Please debuted in puppy class at the age of 7 months becoming Best of Breed-puppy. Congratulations to Hilla and her family for the nice start in the rings :) Leaflet's La-Z-Boy gained excellent and became 3rd in his class.

Leaflet's Attention Please, 7 months

Leaflet's La-Z-Boy

May 18
Joensuu international show, poodles judged by Ms Eeva Resko from Finland. Canmoy's Primetime 1st in junior bitches. Bichons were judged by Mr Nils Molin from Sweden. Leaflet's Contract Kisser 1st in intermediate class and L. Sun Moon Stars 4th in open class. Our new champion Luna stayed resting on a pillow in our cottage while we were freezing ourselves at the show. (It was actually sleeting, can you imagine?!?)

Big thanks to Elmo's owner Pirjo for the good time we had during our long trip to Joensuu! It is wonderful to have such good friends as puppy owners ;))

May 17
Joensuu all breeds show, judge Mr Zeev Trainin from Israel. Leaflet's Contract Kisser became 2nd with excellent in intermediate males after his long holiday from the showrings, L. Sun Moon Stars received excellent in open class. Frittmi's Love Potion won open bitches, became 2nd best bitch with CC and brand new FINNISH CHAMPION! Congratulations and big thanks to Luna's breeder Mia Hedman from Sweden :)

March 23
In Lappeenranta INT show bichons were under Ms Mona Selbach, Norway. Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars was placed 2nd in his class and Frittmi's Love Potion 3rd in hers :)

March 13
Together with my active puppy owners (thank you all!) we took 7 of my breedings to an eye examination and blood samples for the genetic research. We have a genetic research group in Finland trying to find out how hereditary cataracts is inherited in our breed. Also international help is valuable. If you are interested in hearing more, please contact me via e-mail or directly the head of the research group, prof. Hannes Lohi. We got the following results:

Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go, eyes OK
Leaflet's Expert Teaser, eyes OK
(Petit Ami's Only The Lonely X Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet)

Leaflet's Semper Fidelis, eyes OK
Leaflet's Second to None, eyes OK
(Kynismar for Heaven's Sake X Leaflet's Midnite Special)

Leaflet's La-Z-Boy, patellas 0/0 eyes OK
Leaflet's Li'l Hi Li'l Lo, patellas 0/0 eyes OK
(Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go X Leeward's Ringside Rose)

Leaflet's Love for Sale, eyes total HC
(Rusmar Deep Magic X Leeward's Lust for Love)

Luckily the only case of cataracts we had was with 13 year old "Sulo" who has never been used at stud.

February 26
Let me introduce our new family members, who are pictured below. Guess, who is the main reason for the updatings getting slower...

 

This is "Dimmu Borgir" (thanks to my teenager daughter Laura for the name) who came from Norway yesterday at the age of 9 weeks. Great big thanks to his breeder Ms Wivi-Anne Olsen (Petit Ami's bichons) for trusting another one of her gorgeous breedings in my hands! Thanks also to Dimmu's "Godmother" Ms Jaana Kauppinen (Jitterbop bichons) for bringing him over when coming back home with her brand new INT&N CH Jitterbop Pin Code after doing some winning in a Norwegian showring :)

 

Although all my 4-legged furry friends are dear for me, it is absolutely clear who is the most precious new puppy in the house... This is our little Emil, who was born on Valentine's day. His strategic measures were 4100 grams and 52,5 cms. You can imagine that he and his 2-year old big brother together with the dogs keep me busy!

 

This promising young lady is medium sized poodle Canmoy's Pas De Deux. "Tamara" is pictured at the age of 8 weeks. Thank you Ms Tiina Taulos (Canmoy's poodles) for letting me have another one of your top quality breedings!

2007

December 20
We wish you all a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year 2008!

December 9
We once again showed only our junior gang, this time in the Winner-07 international show in Helsinki. Bichons were under Mr Rainer Vuorinen from Finland, who is a very well-known and respected all-rounder. He gave only four excellents to totally 13 junior males. One of those was our L. Sun Moon Stars, who also got placed 4th in the class. Thank you Ms Satu Eskelinen for handling Elmo so well!

In the poodle ring our Canmoy's Primetime became 2nd in junior bitches under Mr Espen Engh from Norway. That was very well done for our little Irina, who was only 10 months old. In the photo below you can also see why it isn't actually easy for me to run in the rings these days... ;)

November 18
Our bichon specialty was held also in Jyväskylä this year. The judge was Ms Margaret Hoad from UK. We once again showed only our juniors, who both got excellent evaluations. Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars also got placed 2nd in his class out of 15 junior dogs, which is not bad :)

November 17
We showed our juniors in Jyväskylä INT, where bichons were judged by Ms Kathleen Grosso, US. Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars got placed 3rd in his class, L. Contract Kisser didn't get placed this time. Miniature poodles were under Mr Mikael Nilsson from Sweden, who made our Canmoy's Primetime 2nd in her class.

October 27
Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars 1st in junior dogs and 4th Best Male with Res-CC in Lahti INT show under Ms Tuula Plathan from Finland. Leaflet's La-Z-Boy debuted in the same class and became 4th shown by his owner. Not bad, boys :)

Elmo's critic: " Well balanced little male. Correct length of head. Underjaw could be slightly stronger. Beautiful dark eyes. Enough forehead. Good front and shape of body. Good neck. Well angulated rear. Beautiful tail. Excellent colour and good coat. Good side movement."

"Tasapainoinen ja sopusuhtainen pieni uros. Pään pituus oikein. Alaleuka voisi olla hivenen voimakkaampi. Kauniit tummat silmät. Riittävä otsa. Hyvä etuosa ja rungon muoto. Hyvä niskan kaari. Hyvin kulmautuneet takaraajat. Kaunis häntä. Erinomainen väritys ja hyvä turkki. Hyvät sivuliikkeet."

I had also entered miniature poodle Canmoy's Primetime, who debuted in junior bitches at barely 9 mths age. She won her class and gained Res-CC under Ms Marjatta Pylvänäinen-Suorsa from Finland.

Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars 13 mths

October 1st
My deepest gratitude to Ms Johanna Kuoppala for her fabulous web design that made renewing my whole website a lot easier (actually possible at all...) for me! From now on the contents will be under construction for some time, as that is entirely the responsibility of the site owner...

September 9
Luckily we got to enjoy a dry and warm day in this year's last outdoor show, which took place in Porvoo. Bichons were judged by breed specialist Ms Judith Dawson from UK. She made Leaflet's La-Z-Boy BOB-puppy. Congratulations once again to Milou and his owners, that was a fine ending for puppy classes! Milou's gorgeous critic: "Mature puppy in good coat. Very dark eyes. Nice ratio for nose and eyes. Good neck and head carriage. Dark pigment. Very confident on the move."

BOB-puppy Leaflet's La-Z-Boy and BOS-puppy Wyomaer's Jit R Bop

Also L. Contract Kisser and L. Sun Moon Stars participated in junior dogs and gained placements 3rd and 4th. That was well done for those still very puppylike boys. Elmo's critic: "Very pretty head. Short for face. Dark eye and pigment. Very well balanced. Good tail carriage. Nice coat for age. Very happy on the move. Still only a baby, has time."

Miniature poodles were under Ms Lavinia Steer from Romania. Her choice for BOB-puppy was our Canmoy's Primetime. One can say that Irina has indeed started her career in a promising way :)

September 2nd
Once again I showed only my poodle, Canmoy's Primetime BOB-puppy under Ms Gunilla Sandberg in Vantaa all breeds show. Not to forget all about bichons, Leaflet's La-Z-Boy also went BOB-puppy shown by his owners under Ms Martha Heine. Congratulations, Milou, Janne & Johanna!

August 26
We had The Great Big Toydog Specialty, which is arranged by Finnish Toydog Association and annually held in Kaivopuisto, Helsinki. I had entered only our Irina, Canmoy's Primetime (can you imagine, no bichons!!!) The poodles were judged by breed specialist Ms Angela Corrish, who placed Irina BOB-puppy again.

We nearly missed the finals due to bad weather, but luckily not quite... The group judge Mr Robert Lamont made her BEST IN SHOW-PUPPY over great many very promising toydog puppies, who were shown there!!! Thank you!

I also wish to thank some friends by the ring: Ms Sanna Karhu for the gorgeous hairdo she created to Irina (it must have been your rubber bands...) Ms Jaana Kauppinen for the photos and giving us shelter from the rain (not to mention to congratulate you with your Jitterbop bichons' wonderful results), Ms Katja Rahunen and her "slaves" (sisters) for holding the umbrella and Ms Sanna Hyrkäs for sharing the moments in the rain with our puppies (you did very nicely too, congrats).

Last but not least thanks and congrats also to Irina's breeder Ms Tiina Taulos, who has let me have this little gal, groomed her and patiently tried to teach me all the differences between showing a bichon and a poodle...

August 25
Miniature poodle Canmoy's Primetime debuted in Tervakoski under Ms Karin Kuntner and went BOB-puppy. Bichons were judged by Ms Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen, Frittmi's Love Potion and Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go both got placed 3rd in their classes.

August 11
Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars participated Luumäki show with his owner Pirjo, won his class and went 3rd best male under Ms Pirjo Aaltonen.

August 5
We showed in sunny Turku, where bichons were judged by Ms Pirjo Aaltonen. She made Leaflet's Superstar (shown by his young owner Amina) 3rd in his class and Leeward's Ringside Rose 2nd in hers.

July 29
In Vantaa all breeds show Leaflet's La-Z-Boy decided to show nicely and became BOS-puppy. Congratulations Johanna, Janne & Milou! L. Chillin Me Softly and L. Sun Moon Stars gained placements 3rd and 4th in junior dogs. Leeward's Ringside Rose was placed 3rd in her class. Bichons were under Mr Göran Bodegård from Sweden.

July 28
In Pori int show bichons were under Mr Carlos Fernandez-Renau from Spain. Leaflet's La-Z-Boy managed to show in puppy class without trotting in pace for a second... He was 3rd in his class. Leaflet's Chillin Me Softly won junior males and became best male 4th. L. Sun Moon Stars was placed 2nd in the same class. Frittmi's Love Potion was 2nd in intermediate bitches.

Leaflet's La-Z-Boy 7 months with his owner Johanna

Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars 10 months with his co-owner Pirjo

Leaflet's Chillin Me Softly nearly 11 months with the breeder

July 21
We made a trip to Hankasalmi group show, where Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars, L. Contract Kisser & L. Chillin Me Softly were all showed in junior males and became 2n, 3rd and 4th in the class. Also Leeward's Ringside Rose was placed 2nd in her class. Bichons were judged by Mr Markku Kipinä.

July 1
In Karjaa int show Frittmi's Love Potion won her class and Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go became 4th in his under Mr Roberto Schill from Romania.

June 16
In Kotka international all breed show bichon puppies were judged by a very well-known Finnish all-rounder Mr Hans Lehtinen. His choice for BOB-puppy was Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars. Congratulations once again, Elmo and Pirjo! The adults were under Mr Göran Bodegård from Sweden. Frittmi's Love Potion (still in junior class) went BOS with her 2nd CC :) Unfortunately we didn't have a camera with us, but I'll add some photos as soon as I get some...

June 1
There has been a break in my updatings as we have moved to the wonderful countryside of Southern Finland. We are now located in Kisko, about 100 kms from Helsinki and 70 from Turku, and enjoying every moment! Meanwhile my bichons have been showed with quite nice results and you can imagine all the pain I've been through not being able to share the fun with rest of the world :)

May 26
We had a group show in Parainen, where Leaflet's Contract Kisser went BOB puppy with a fabulous critic from our judge Mrs Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari. Frittmi's Love Potion became 2nd best bitch with RES-CC from junior class.

The weather was not so nice, but we had a great time by the ring with Hanna and Jaana. Showing means competition but the competitors can be the best of friends with each other anyway ;)

Leaflet's Contract Kisser 8 months

May 19
Leaflet's Contract Kisser BOB puppy, Leaflet's Superstar 2nd right after him in the same class and Frittmi's Love Potion 4th best bitch with RES-CC under Mr Mogens Slot Hansen from Denmark at international show in Helsinki.

May 17
Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars BOB puppy under Mr Veli-Pekka Kumpumäki in Ristiina group show. CONGRATULATIONS, ELMO AND PIRJO!

Meanwhile we showed at a puppy show in sunny Tampere under Mr Juha Palosaari. Leaflet's Contract Kisser, L. Superstar and L. La-Z-Boy all gained fine placements with prizes of honour though they all did not behave too well... :)

Leaflet's La-Z-Boy 5 mths with his owner Johanna

Leaflet's Superstar 8 mths handled by my daughter Laura (thank you!)

May 13
Mothers' Day group show in Salo, where Frittmi's Love Potion gained her first CC becoming BOS from junior class under Mrs Lilian Hanniste from Estonia.

May 12
In Hamina all breed show Leaflet's Sun Moon Stars made his first debute in the showring and become BOB puppy under Mrs Marija Kavcic from Slovenia. Congratulations and way to go, Pirjo and Elmo!

April 9
Easter dog show in Lappeenranta. I had entered only Frittmi's Love Potion, who did very nicely becoming 2nd in junior bitches under Mrs Hassi Assenmacher from Germany. Also Leaflet's Enfant Terrible was entered by his owners, but it seems like Eetu has all by himself decided to retire from showing... ;)

March 22
Let me introduce our latest member of the team... I guess I'll have to renew my whole website soon to fit this new breed situation better ;) This is our little Irina, who is a very promising miniature poodle baby girl. Thank you Tiina for this little monster :D

March 4
Puppy show in Helsinki, entry 8 under Ms Tiina Taulos. Leaflet's Contract Kisser BOB-puppy, L. Superstar 3rd best male puppy handled nearly professionaly by his young owner Amina ;) Also L. Cute'N'Cool (4th in his class) and L. Chillin Me Softly were shown in our breeder's group, which gained HP and became BOB breeder's group. Thank you Kristiina, Elina and Amina for taking such good care for your baby boys!

Our well-behaving breeder's group (considering the boys' age not that bad)...
Chillin Me Softly & Kristiina, Cute'N'Cool & Elina, Contract Kisser & myself and last but not least Superstar & Amina

BOB Leaflet's Contract Kisser & BOS Wyomaer's Ease Your Pain
photocopy © Marianna Thil

February 25
Puppy show in Helsinki, entry 11 under Mr Veli-Pekka Kumpumäki. Leaflet's Contract Kisser 2nd best male puppy and L. Chillin Me Softly 3rd in their class at the very impressive age of 5 months.

February 11
International show in Tallinn, Estonia. FIN & S & N CH FINW03 FINJW03 Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet BOB, CC, CACIB and NEW INTERNATIONAL & ESTONIAN CHAMPION under Mr Stelios Makaritis from Greece. Thank you!

I want to thank (and congratulate) also Myy's breeder Mrs Wivi-Anne Olsen from Norway for this wonderful showdog and companion she has trusted in my hands :)

Also thanks to my dear (little sister;)) cousin Noomi for taking care of our dogs at home while we were at the show.

 

2006

December 13
Our Krisse, Leeward's Ringside Rose gave birth to 5 beautiful and amazingly well-pigmented boys. They all already have new homes waiting for them :)

December 9
Our little Luna, Frittmi's Love Potion debuted in the showring at the age of 9 mths. Of course the only place we had available for her first time was the International Winner show in Helsinki fair center. She did very well and become 3rd in her class under Norwegian judge Espen Engh. I also handled Leaflet's Enfant Terrible, who once again showed us what it means when people talk about bichons being stubborn. He suddenly decided to stop moving and started screaming when I tried to make him take one more step in the competition class. Of course there was nothing wrong with him, he probably "needed to go" and his stupid breeder-handler didn't realize the situation. (I tell you, NEVER name your puppy as Enfant Terrible, ever... ;)) Anyway, despite his actions in the ring he became 4th in his class!

December 1
My bichons at home have taken a break from the showrings after the summer due to their maternity leaves. We are currently expecting a litter after Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go (1xRCC) out of Leeward's Ringside Rose (2xRCC, 1xCC). The puppies are due before Christmas. If you are interested, please contact me via e-mail or by telephone.

Odotamme ennen joulua pentuetta nartulle Leeward's Ringside Rose (2xvarasert, 1xsert), isänä Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go (1xvarasert). Tiedustelut voi osoittaa kasvattajalle sähköpostitse tai puhelimitse.

November 19
In Jyväskylä INT show Leaflet's Enfant Terrible was showed with excellent result by his owner Jaana Kakkola. That was amazingly well done considering the level of Eetu's co-operation... ;)

August 20
Sometimes driving from one corner to another in Finland for dog shows may get very tiresome. Luckily we have an enthusiastic new chauffeur, who has lifelong experience on travelling to various dog shows... ;)

In Heinola national all breeds show bichons were judged by Mr Joachim Weinberg from Germany. Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go was placed 4th best dog . Leeward's Ringside Rose became 2nd in her class.

Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go, handled by a young girl ;)

August 19
Today we showed in sunny Kouvola under Spanish Mr Martin Baskaran. Litter brothers Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go and Enfant Terrible became both 2nd in their classes. Eetu's owner Jaana had to handle him herself in the best dog and they got placed 4th best dog. Well done Jaana and Eetu! Leeward's Ringside Rose was 3rd in her class today.

August 12
In Imatra national all breeds show bichons were judged by Ms Tanya Ahlman-Stocmari. Leaflet's Enfant Terrible won the Intermediate males. Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go was placed 2nd and Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen 3rd in Open dogs. Leeward's Ringside Rose won Open bitches and was placed 2nd best bitch with Res-CC. The weather was hot and the journey long, but luckily Eetu's owners saved us from one of these extremely early wake-ups... Thank you for the accommodation and company once more! :))

Leaflet's Enfant Terrible 20 mths

July 29
In Mikkeli international show the bichons were under Ms Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen. Leaflet's Enfant Terrible became 3rd in intermediate dogs. Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go was first in open dogs. Leeward's Ringside Rose was shown in open bitches with the result good. Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet was shown last time before her maternity leave. She won champion bitches and became 3rd best bitch. So we're going to go on pursuing the last CACIB after the puppies... ;)

July 23
In Mäntsälä national show Krisse received the judgement very good from Hungarian Ms Maria Kalo.

July 15
In Helsinki all breeds show the bichons were judged by Mr Tarmo Viirtelä. We had Into and Krisse with us and they both did very nicely. Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go 2nd Best Male with res-CC, Leeward's Ringside Rose BOS with her first CC :) Thank you Sanna (Sugerin bichons) for the picture and congratulations with BOB :)

July 9
We participated Karjaa national all breeds show, where bichons were judged by Mrs Kirsti Lummelampi. Krisse was placed 2nd in her class.

July 8
In Salo national all breeds show the bichons were judged by Swedish Mr Bo Skalin. Leeward's Ringside Rose, "Krisse" became Best Bitch 3rd with res-cc, Leaflet's Expert Teaser, "Missi" was evaluated very good and as the only one in her class won the competition class :)

June 18
We participated the International show in Avesta, Sweden under the judge Mr Carl-Gunnar Stafberg. Myy won her class, became 2nd Best Bitch with res-CACIB and a CC and gained Swedish championship. We also had a dog, one of my friend Jaana's breedings with us; Leeward's Antonio Beareras became BOB, Congratulations to Niilo with his owner and breeder! Once again our trip to Sweden succeeded well, the weather was great and it was nice to meet our Swedish acquaintances by the ring :) We'll be back for sure!

It's easy to smile when succesfull

Our whole family worked hard for the results...

June 17
Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go won his class in Forssa all breeds show under Italian judge Mr Giovann Battista Tabo. Leaflet's Expert Teaser became 4th in her class. They were both presented by Into's owner Tuija Mastokangas. Thank you, Tuija!

Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go 18 months

June 11
The European Winner-show was held in Helsinki. There was an entry of 52 bichons under Italian Mr Paolo Dondina. This time we participated with a little bit smaller gang than the day before. We had only Myy and Into entered, and they both became 4th in their classes.

Missi and Krisse waiting for their turns

Leaflet's Enfant Terrible

June 10
The Bichon Frisé Club of Finland's National Specialty was held in Helsinki this year. The judge was breed specialist Mr Terry Holgate (Clanmarret bichons) from UK. The entry was 75. We had rather many doggies with us (everyone who has seen my car knows that getting everything stuffed in is kind of work of art...) Leaflet's Enfant Terrible (name is an omen ;)) "Eetu" was placed 4th in Intermediate dogs. His sibling Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go "Into" became 2nd in Open class dogs. Their sister Leaflet's Expert Teaser "Missi", who hates showing, participated Intermediate bitches and was evaluated good. Leeward's Ringside Rose "Krisse" won the Open class bitches and Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet "Myy" became 2nd in Champion bitches and Best Bitch 3rd.

Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go

Leaflet's Expert Teaser

The charmeur of the day was absolutely our little Anton 4 mths, who patiently spent his day by the ringside. Great big thanks to my godmother Raija, who made it possible for us to show all these dogs with the baby with us!!

Anton napping by the ring

May 21
In Aptus show, Helsinki Myy won her class and was placed 4th in best bitch under the judge Terence Burgess from UK.

May 18
Welcome home, Luna!! Luna arrived from Sweden, bred by Mia Hedman (Frittmi's bichons). She is co-owned with Jaana and Jarkko Hellsten (Leeward's). Thank you Anna Nikkanen for being her "Godmother" ;)

Frittmi's Love Potion 10 weeks

May 14
In Hamina all breed show we had entered Leeward's Ringside Rose, Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen ja Leaflet's Expert Teaser. Their results were very good with 2nd placements in the class and good...

April 23
Leaflet's Easy Come Easy Go "Into" and his owner participated Lahti INT show with excellent result and 4th placement in his class under the judge Ms Annukka Paloheimo.

Into with his owner Tuija

April 16
Leaflet's Enfant Terrible made his first debute in the showring with his owners in Lappeenranta under the judge Ms Soile Bister. They got a very good result with 2nd placement in his class. Thank you Tuija for your help!

 

2004

August 8
In the last day of Sawo show there was held an International show, where 57 bichons were judged by Swedish Mr Dan Ericsson. He chose Myy to be the best bitch and BOS with a CC and a CACIB. BOB was Myy's half-sibling Samu, who gorgeously succeeded also in the finals by becoming 2nd in Toy Group. CONGRATULATIONS ELINA AND SAMU!
BOB Ch Leeward's Prove The Point & BOS Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet


Intermediate class bitches on Sunday

August 7
The national show in Kuopio Sawo show. Bichons were judged by Mr Terry Nethercott from UK. Myy became 3rd in her class with a nice critic.

Myy's critic:
"Very good head and expression. Level topline. Good depth of brisket. Excellent rear angulation. Moved with lots of drive and extension" EXC/3

August 6
Our Specialty took place in Kuopio, as a part of the Sawo show-happening this year. Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet "Myy" received a fine placement among 86 bichons. Mrs Hassi Assenmacher-Fayel from Germany chose her to be 2nd best bitch with a CC. Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen "Iiro" was placed second in junior dogs with excellent.In the afternoon there was held a toy group specialty, where 37 bichons were judged by Swedish Mr Lars Adeheimer. Iiro won his class and become 3rd best male with his first CC. CONGRATULATIONS TO IIRO AND HIS OWNERS!


Iiro on the table

July 31
There were 31 bichons entered in Pori international show under judge Mr Unto Timonen from Finland. Leaflet's Semper Fidelis "Pyry" became 2nd in his class. Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet "Myy" was best bitch and BOS with her 8th Finnish CC and 3rd CACIB. So far Myy has got 3 CACIBs from 3 different countries...July 18
We travelled to Sweden again, at this time to Västerås INT show where bichons were judged by Mr Franz Neuwirth from Costa Rica. Myy became best bitch 3 and Pyry was second in his class, cc-quality. We got to enjoy the wonderful weather and once again some delightful Swedish company (greetings!). Of course we also had to do some shopping, without it no trip we girls make would be succesfull...


I had no idea there are lions in Sweden ;)

July 10
In Mikkeli national all breed show there were 50 bichons entered under Irish judge Mrs Claire Anne Ahern. Myy won her class and received a res-cc being 3rd best bitch. Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen, Iiro became 2nd in Junior Dogs evaluated excellent. Iiro's critic: "Lovely size. Excellent coat. Correct head. Lovely pigment. Correct bite. Good high tailset. When he moves he moves well."


Iiro in Hamina dog show

July 4
National all breed Show in Karjaa. Judge Mrs Päivi Eerola chose Myy to be the best bitch and BOS. So far Myy has 7 certificates from Finland!!!


Myy BOS and CC in Karjaa

June 27
When everybody else in Finland was partying for the Midsummer Eve, whe started heading through Sweden to Norway, Trondheim international dog show. We travelled nearly 2000 kilometers by car plus the boat trips, but it was worth it. We had fun and also got to see some gorgeous nature. There were I, Laura, Myy and my friend Jaana Hellsten's young male Max with us. Photos you'll find here.At the show bichons were judged by Norwegian Mrs Wera Hübenthal. She made Max the best male and best of breed and Myy the best female and best of opposite sex. So they both received Norwegian certificates and CACIBs to take home!
BOS Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet & BOB Leeward's Chick Magnet

June 20
We made a trip to Sweden, Avesta INT show. Bichons were judged by Ms Annika Ulltveit-Moe. Myy became best bitch with a Swedish CC and her first CACIB!

We got to meet many wonderful bichon-people at the show, greetings to all of them! Special greetings to Mrs Mia Hedman from Frittmi's bichons, we had such good time not to mention your good coffee...


Myy BOS in Avesta


June 19
Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen "Iiro" was taken to Kotka INT show by his owners Mrs Pirjo Lippojoki and her family. Iiro participated Junior dogs, received excellent and was placed 3rd in his class judged by Mr Diogo Ramalho from Portugal. Iiro's coat was prepared by Ms Tuija Puhakainen (Thujaville's bichons). Thank you, Tuija!June 13
National show in Virkkala. There were 45 bichons entered under judge Mr P.G.M Prins, Netherlands. Leaflet's Semper Fidelis, Pyry won intermediate class with excellent on his 2nd birthday. Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet, Myy became BOB with her 6th CC. We participated also the finals, and that was worth it...

Myy became BEST IN TOYGROUP and BEST IN SHOW-2!!!!

The group was judged by Mr Prins and BIS judge was Mr Joao Vieira Lisboa from Portugal


Pyry at the show on his 2d Birthday

Myy on the table at the show

June 10
Welcome home, "Krisse" 7 weeks!


World is sooo big and the flowers smell sweet
Leeward's Ringside Rose 7 weeks

May 30
In Rauma all breeds show bichons were judged by Ms Kirsti Lummelampi. Leaflet's Semper Fidelis, "Pyry" won his class with excellent, was placed second in the best dog and received (once again...) a RES-CC. Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet, "Myy" became the best bitch and BOS with her fifth certificate!


Myy BOS and CC Rauma

May 22
We participated an international show in Helsinki, where bichons were judged by Mr Tom Mather, UK. He gave our Myy an excellent and placed her second in her class. Leaflet's Navy Seal, "Nappi" took part in junior class for the first time. He got an excellent and was placed 4th in his class.
Critic for Nappi: "Good for type and balance, well balanced skull, good pigmentation, nice reach of neck, strong well-made body, could use more muscle in the rear, very good in profile, coat is of a good texture."


Myy on the table

May 15
In Hamina all breeds show bichons were judged by Mrs Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen. Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen "Iiro", 10 months old, participated junior dogs and was placed second in his class with excellent. Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet "Myy" was best bitch and BOS gaining her 4th certificate. Pretty nice day indeed...


Myy BOS


Iiro 10 months

Iiro's critic translated into English:
"Very well developed, firm good sized dog. Very good head, dark eyes and excellent pigmentation. Excellent carriage and topline Excellent forechest. Good rear, but slightly rotating rear movement. Thick, slightly puppyish coat. Ivory color. EXC/2"
Myy's ciritc translated into English:
"Very beautiful strong well constructed young bitch. Excellent head, eyes and pigmentation. Correct proportioner. Thick clear white coat. Firm body. Good angulations. Showy totality.EXC/1, CC, BOS"

April 25
Lahti INT show today. Myy was placed 2nd in her class with excellent among 50 bichons under Mrs Zidy Munsterhjelm-Ehnberg.

April 17
We made a longish trip to Vaasa all breeds show. There were 13 bichons entered under judge Mrs Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari from Finland. Myy was entered in Intermediate class, she became Best bitch and BOB with her 3rd CC. Leaflet's Semper Fidelis "Pyry" became - from Intermediate class as well - Best dog 2 with a RES-CC. He got beaten by my friend Hanna Ruhanen's Vili, who became a champion today. Congratulations, Hanna and Vili!


BOS FIN CH Ladykiller's Fool's Gold and BOB Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet

April 11
The traditional Easter dog show in Lappeenranta. Total amount of bichon entries under judge Mr Juha Kares was 30. Among those were only 9 mths old Iiro (Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen) and - of course - our Myy. We didn't travel all the way to Lappeenranta in vain; Iiro made his debute in the Junior dogs being EXC/2 and 4th Best Male. Myy won her class and became 2nd in Best Bitch with a RES-CC.


Leaflet's Nomen Est Omen, 9 months

March 28
We participated a toy group specialty in Kankaanpää. There were 28 bichons entered under judge Ms Tiina Taulos (formerly Palosaari). Myy was entered in the junior class one day before her 15 mths Birthday. We travelled to Kankaanpää together with my good friend Jaana Hellsten. We might call this a succesfull trip, cause Myy received her 2nd CC being BOB and Jaanas intermediate dog Leeward's Chick Magnet received a CC as well, being BOS.The critic for Myy translated into English: "A lovely, feminine bitch with good head and expression. Excellent body and ribcage. Firm elbows. Balanced angulations. Beautifully treated thick coat. Moves well." EXC/1 CC, BOB


BOS Leeward's Chick Magnet & BOB Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet

 March 20
International dog show in Tampere. Total amount of 60 bichons entered under judge Mr Terry Nethercott, UK. Myy participated Junior bitches and received an Excellent.
Pyry took part in Intermediate dogs and was placed 2nd in his class with an Excellent. Pyry's critic:

"Very good head and expression. Good body, well balanced throughout, with good bend of stiful. Well presented, moved well." EXC/2

 

February 15

International dog show in Imatra. Leaflet's Navy Seal made his first debute in the showring being the best male puppy and BOS-puppy at the age of only 7 months under judge Mr Ken Stevenson, Northern Ireland. Congratulations to Nappi and his owners!!

February 7
We went to a dog show for FCI groups 2 and 9 in Isokyrö. There were 19 bichons under judge Mrs Brenda Banbury, UK. Myy was placed 2nd in Junior bitches with "excellent". Pyry become 2nd in Intermediate class with "very good". Myy's critic:

"Excellent outline, feminine. Excellent head and expression. Good coat and pigment. Moved ok. Well presented."


Waiting for our turn in the ring with Myy. By the way, I am not speaking to my cell phone but improving my hairdo ;)

 

We really had a fun trip, not least because of Laura's birthday. Happy Birthday, Laura 10 years!

 

January 25

We started our show season 2004 in the Turku Winter Dog Show, where Myy was entered among 44 bichons. The judge was Norwegian Mrs Anne-Marie Haugsten-Hansen. Myy got an evaluation "excellent" and became 2nd in her class (junior bitches). The critic:"A feminine bitch of excellent type. Beautiful head and expression. Good neck and topline. Well set tail. Balanced angulations. Well bodied. OK movement but front could be steadier. Wonderful temperament. EXC/2"

January 1st

I WISH EVERYBODY A VERY GOOD START FOR A NEW YEAR!!In our last show of the year 2003, the Helsinki Fair Center INT, Petit Ami's Starshine to Leaflet, "Myy" succeeded gorgeously by being the best bitch and gaining both of the titles Finnish Winner-03 and Finnish Junior Winner-03. Leaflet's Semper Fidelis, "Pyry" gained also a fine placement, second in Junior Dogs, beaten in his class only by the BOB male Leeward's Bear In Mind. It feels good to continue from this point...

BOB and BOS in Helsinki INT show