Ilsonyo News!

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To say I'm proud of Huui & Bronwyn would be an understatement of mass proportions!

**BEST IN SHOW**

*BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW*

Awarded at the Warwick Show & Rodeo Society Inc. by judge Mr Serge Tassan (QLD).

I am absolutely elated for Bron and have not been able to wipe the silly smile from my face all weekend. Huui being Bron's first Shiba, first Group Winner, and now....the big one! I'm only sorry I wasn't there to see it myself.

Congratulations Bron & thankyou for giving our boy every opportunity to succeed. Huui really hit the jackpot when he landed on your couch (& I did too). xxx

Huui is formally known as 

A2O Ch / Aust Grand Ch Ilsonyo Hai Yuu

What a start to 2025!

*Huui - Aust Gr Ch/A2O Ch Ilsonyo Hai Yuu*

Western Tiers Kennel Club (Tasmania)

RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUP

Handled by Key Omens

Ulverstone Kennel Club (Tasmania)

3/4 Best of Breeds

A2O Certificate

CACIB Certificate

BEST IN GROUP 3rd - FCI Show

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*Pink - Am Gr Ch Masakado Mark Side Of The Moon (Import USA)*

Isis & Dist. Kennel Club

RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUP

Gold Coast Canine Club

RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUP

Allora Show Society

BEST IN GROUP

NEW AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION*

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*Obi - Aust Sup Ch/A2O Ch Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai* 

Nelson District Kennel Club (New Zealand)

BEST IN GROUP

Our sincere appreciation to the judges who've awarded our dogs so highly & to co-owners/handlers for your support xx

2024 was a year of great highs, firsts and excitement for us. A year for our record books, this much is for certain.

Our 2024 Show Rankings & Results at a glance...

#1 SHIBA INU IN AUSTRALIA - BREED*

#1 SHIBA INU AUSTRALIA - ALL BREEDS*

#1 SHIBA BREEDER IN AUSTRALIA*

#3 UTILITY DOG QUEENSLAND*

#4 & 6 Shiba Inu in Australia - Breed*

#2 & 9 Shiba Inu in Australia - All Breeds*

#6 Shiba Inu in Australia - Rising Star*

2x BEST IN SHOWS

2x RUNNER-UP BEST IN SHOWS

1x BEST IN SHOW 3rd

13X BEST IN GROUPS

Brisbane Royal BEST IN GROUP 3rd

Brisbane Royal BEST IN GROUP 4th

11x Runner-Up Best in Groups

1x Best in Group 3rd

1x Best in Group 4th

Read more....

This past weekend, at Maryborough Kennel Club, our clown-boy 'Huui" earned the final points required to be known as;

AUST GRAND CH/A2O CH 

ILSONYO HAI YUU

Huui is Bronwyn's first Shiba & I couldn't be more proud of them & grateful for all Bron & Huui have achieved together.

Runner-Up Best in Show (Open)

Multiple Classes in Show

BEST IN GROUP

API FCI International BIG 2nd

2x Runner-Up Best in Groups

I wish Bron & Huui all the very best in their future endeavours & hope that Huui's new stable-mate 'Kora' will take your team to even greater heights!

While we've had many titles over the years, Huui is now our First Home-Bred Australian Grand Champion. Beyond proud.

Go the boys!!

So very proud of our boys, Huui & Obi. Both obtaining the final A2O CAC Certificates required to add A2O Champion titles to their names.

Pending Dogs Queensland/FCI approval, they will be known as;

AUST CH/A2O CH ILSONYO HAI YUU

&

AUST SUPREME CH/A2O CH SHADO-LANS EMPIRE STRYKS BACK WITH RAKURAI A.I (IMP NZ)

Thank you to co-owners Bronwyn Frewen-Lord & Jennifer Nield for you trust, support and hard work xx

You could've knocked me over with a feather!

We are delighted to share that at the Pine Rivers/Redcliffe KC shows, Obi-Wan was awarded the final points required to be known as; 

AUST SUP CH SHADO-LANS EMPIRE STRYKS BACK WITH RAKURAI A.I (IMP NZ)

He did so in spectacular fashion, winning;

BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW
Judge: Ms Robyn Nicholson (QLD)

RUNNER-UP TO BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Gunter (NSW)

Not yet 2.5 years old, we are so very proud of all Obi has achieved & believe the best is yet to come.

Obi is bred by Denise & John Clark (NZ), owned by Jennifer Nield (NZ) & myself and adored by all of us. 

Our deepest gratitude to the owners of Obi's Sire, Bill & Lynne Fletcher (Kuro Oka Shiba - USA) for entrusting Jen with the frozen swimmers that made this special boy possible. We hope that Stormy's breeder, the late Marianne Ross, is looking down smiling. 

*Title pending Dogs Queensland confirmation

Where to even begin!

Obi-Wan has had an absolutely stellar return to the ring after a couple of months off to blow & grow his coat.

From 12 shows, Obi's August achievements include;

3x BEST IN GROUPS

2x RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUPS

BRISBANE ROYAL GROUP 4TH

BRISBANE ROYAL UTILITY SHOW 3RD

More human than dog. Sensible. Goofy. Affectionate. Wicked sense of humour. Independent. Obi-Wan is all these things & so much more. We wouldn't change a thing.  

My deepest appreciation to his breeders John & Denise Clark and to co-owner Jennifer Nield for sharing "Boof" with me.

Our darling, Pink, did an incredible thing & brought with her to Australia, FOUR beautiful red babies!

Sire of these babies is the incredibly stylish;

Group Winning, BISS

Am Grand Champion 

San Jo Back In Black 

ATT FDC BCAT TKN ATT FITB (USA)

 or "Angus" to his friends.

Angus is bred by Lindsay Tompkins (Masakado Shiba)/Leslie Engen (San Jo Shiba) & owned by Krissy Stanford (Coquina Shiba)/Leslie Engen.

My most sincere appreciation to these ladies along with Tia McLaughlin (Kumi Shiba & Lhasa), who flew with Pink clean across the USA to meet with Angus and make these little miracles possible.

The future looks bright! 

Follow us on Instagram to follow along with these babies' journeys. 

Welcome to Australia our darling, Pink!

We are so very happy & proud to finally welcome Pink (Am GCh Masakado Mark Side Of The Moon) to Australia.

I again want to thank the amazing and supportive ladies, without whom, my little dream boat wouldn't be here.

Pink has taken the entire process in her stride, wasting no time selecting her position on the couch and meeting her new pack. I look forward to Pink's Aussie debut and all she might achieve. 

Feeling blessed.

New Champion, Kaiju!!

Ilsonyo Call Me Meibi

I am so very happy for new exhibitor, Key, for making up her first Shiba Australian Champion, and by just 9 months old!

Not doing things the easy way, Kaiju accrued Runner-Up Best in Group, BIG 3rd and Minor Puppy in Show on the way to her title!

Keep up the awesome work, Key!! I'm so very proud of you both and look forward to all you will achieve together x

It's been a while since we hit the road for such a long journey. 9 hours each way, but Obi sure made it worth while!

2x BEST IN GROUPS

2x RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUPS

1x OPEN IN SHOW

Thank you to judges Mrs A Bowe (NSW), Mrs E Knox (NSW), Mr Ben Luxton (SA) & Mrs J Rasche (SA).

As always, my deepest appreciation to Obi's breeders and co-owner; John & Denise Clark and Jennifer Nield, for allowing this boy to grace our couches & show team.

2024 began slowly for the team, we usually don't attend too many shows during the hotter months. The dogs cope with the heat better than I do.

22nd-24th March, we attended our first shows of the year at the Sunshine Coast Kennel Club.

Obi - Aust Ch Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai A.I (Imp NZ)

1x BEST IN SHOW 3RD

1x BEST IN GROUP

2x RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUPS

The following weekend, we attended the Bundaberg Easter Extravaganza, and an extravaganza it was!!

Obi - Aust Ch Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai A.I (Imp NZ)

1x BEST IN SHOW

1x RUNNER-UP BEST IN SHOW

2x INTERMEDIATE IN SHOWS

2x BEST IN GROUPS

5x INTERMEDIATE IN GROUPS

6x Best of Breeds

Luke - Ilsonyo MayThForce BeWithRyuu

3x BEST PUPPY IN GROUPS

My most sincere thanks to the judges, breeders, owners/co-owners & team members who make these results possible.