Tamarack Keeshonden

April 3, 2009

Everyone at Tamarack Keeshonden is proud to announce the arrival of our latest litter of puppies!

This morning between 6:00 am and 7:20 am Maya (Darkenwald Chasing Moonbeams) delivered five healthy puppies. Maya has blessed us with 4 boys and 1 girl all of whom weighed between 10.1 ounce and 12.6 ounces. They are all eating well and doing great.

The proud Daddy is our male William (Am/Can CH Twin Trees Aristocat).

We need to give our thanks to our son Michael who assisted Maya with the delivery of the first three puppies, our daughter-in-law Katie for assisting Michael, and to Cathy Bosnic for rushing over this morning to observe and help. We also want to thank Gloria Zopfi who helped us throughout Maya's pregnancy.

A very special thank you to Suzette Lefebvre for allowing us to co-own Maya.

Mom and puppies are doing fabulous. Pictures will follow soon.

February 5, 2009

Henry was bred by Lisa Dankert of Raylen kennels. Henry and his brother Kota came to live with us in early January while we found buyers for these two nice young boys. Our friend Suzette Lefebvre of Darkenwald Kennels in Virginia called us in late January and put us in touch with Bob and Milvi Gill. It was not long before Henry was on his way to his new home and his new buddy Smokey (3 ½). Henry is a wonderful little guy with an amazing spirit and temperament. You may see Henry walking with his new best friend Smokey and his owners with a pine cone in his mouth! Stop and say hi if you see them.

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January 21, 2009

Emma (formerly Aurora-Tamarack Northern Lights) goes to her new home in Salt Lake City, Utah to live with her sister Torrey (Tamarack Tuscarora). Emma was shown at select shows and is pointed. She was not a huge fan of the show ring. In early January Kate called asking for a second girl but not another puppy. Knowing Kate & Michael as well as we did seemed like it was meant to be. Emma would be going to a fabulous home to live with her sister. Kate decided to change her name to Emma to avoid confusion with Emma’s sister Torrey’s name. Both young ladies are owned by Michael and Kate Lahey in Salt Lake City, Utah.

January 18, 2009

Kota goes to his new home in Minneapolis. Kota is a 13 week old puppy we were helping Lisa Dankert with. It is from her Clancy x Willow litter. Kota’s new owners are Nathan and Kelli Lewis a young couple from the Twin Cities area. Kota has lots of attitude and yet can be sweet all at the same time. He is a real cuddler.

One Weekend-2 New Champions at Tamarack Keeshonden at the Land O’ Lakes Kennel Club shows in St. Paul, Minnesota!!!!!!

Saturday January 3, 2009

Walker goes Best of Breed over the special and finishes his AKC Championship!

Walker (Am CH Tamarack Northern Bogwalker) went Best of Breed/Best of Winners and Winners Dog out of the Bred-by Exhibitor class for a 4 point major and completes his requirements for his AKC Championship at the age of 13 months. Walker received all of his points out of the BBX class and is Tamarack Keeshonden's first home bred champion. Thank you to judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger.

Sire: Am/Can CH Darkenwald Aragorn
Dam: Am CH Dreamwoods Our Little Secret

Other results at Land O’ Lakes on Saturday:

Odin (Tamarack North Star) took Reserve Winners Dog. Odin is owned by Peter Rampaart and D’Nay Freeland

Dixie (Tamarack Northern Misty Rose) took Reserve Winners Bitch. Dixie is owned by Jim and Kathy Billman.

Bijou (Tamarack Jewel of the North) took first in the 12-18 month bitch class and was shown beautifully by her owner Nancy Nordlund

Sunday January 4, 2009

Cooper goes Best of Breed over the specials and finishes his AKC Championship!

Cooper (Am CH Southcar’s High Noon) went Best of Breed/Best of Winners and Winners Dog out of the Open class for a 4 point major and completes his requirements for his AKC Championship. Cooper beat his half brother Walker and the bitch special for breed. Cooper did not show on Saturday. Cooper was bred in Canada by our friend Lynne Hewitt. Thank you to judge Mr. Fred Bassett.

Sire: Am/Can CH Darkenwald Aragorn
Dam: Am/Can CH Southcar’s Prairie Sun CHOF

Other results at Land O’ Lakes on Sunday:

Odin (Tamarack North Star) took Reserve Winners Dog. Odin is owned by Peter Rampaart and D’Nay Freeland

Dixie (Tamarack Northern Misty Rose) won the Open Class and showed well. Dixie is owned by Jim and Kathy Billman.

Icy (Darkenwald Black Ice) took second behind Dixie. Icy is owned by Ron and Suzette Lefebvre and shown by Steve.

Bijou (Tamarack Jewel of the North) took first in the 12-18 month bitch class and was shown beautifully by her owner Nancy Nordlund

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December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!

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