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.
Pink had a GRAND weekend at the Washington Winter Cluster this past weekend.
Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers
Select B*tch 4pt (18 entries)
Seattle Kennel Club
Best of Breed 5pt (19 entries)
Gig Harbour Kennel Club
Select B*tch 4pt (15 entries)
This gave Pink the final points needed to be known as American GRAND Champion Masakado Mark Side Of The Moon - and she did so in just 6 shows!
I'm running out of adjectives to describe just how grateful I am to breeder/co-owner Lindsay Tompkins & trainer/handler extraordinaire Tia McLaughlin for the work & love they've put in to our girl. From the bottom of my heart, thank you & love you both xx
We are counting the sleeps to Pink's arrival Down Under.
"Obi"
Co-owned by Jennifer Nield (Rakurai Shiba) Bred by John & Denise Clark (Shado-Lans Shiba)
#1 Shiba Breed Nationally
#4 Shiba All Breeds Nationally
#1 Shiba Rising Star Nationally
#5 Utility Rising Star Nationally
Obi racked up 1x Runner-Up Best in Show, 4x Best in Groups, 7x Runner-Up Best in Groups, 1x Best in Group 4th, CACIB Certificate, A2O Certificate & countless classes in Group & Show.
"Huui"
Co-Owned by Bronwyn Frewen-Lord
#4 Shiba Breed Nationally
#11 Shiba All Breed Nationally
#2 Shiba Rising Star Nationally
Huui & Bronwyn were awarded 1x Runner-Up Best in Show (Open Show), 1x Best in Group & many classes in Group.
"Mei" & "Aiko"
Aust Ch Ilsonyo See A Penny
Aust Ch Ilsonyo Crimson & Clover
While these sisters were only shown sparingly this year, they accumulated over 200 challenge points, Brisbane Royal Best of Breed, CACIB, multiple groups shortlists and Classes in Group.
Our youngest team members, "Luke" (Ilsonyo MayTheForce BeWithRyuu) & "Kaiju" (Ilsonyo Call Me Meibi - Owned by Key Oms) only just entering the rings in December & having just 4 shows between them, I am proud to say they each already have a Best Baby in Group to their names.
My most sincere thanks to the judges, breeders, owners/co-owners & team members who've made 2023 great!
We are looking forward to a positive & successful 2024 as we continue to enjoy our dogs at home, in the show rings & also venture in to some new dog sports.
Best Wishes x
A quick trip to the USA to meet our "Pink" (Masakado Mark Side Of The Moon) & to attend the National Shiba Club of America National Specialty proved a trip to remember.
At the NSCA National Specialty, Pink was awarded;
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES
&
RESERVE WINNERS FEMALE
The following day at the NSCA Designated Specialty, Pink was awarded;
WINNERS FEMALE
BEST OF WINNERS
&
AWARD OF MERIT
This also gave Pink the final points required to be known as an AMERICAN CHAMPION!
I am struggling to find the words to express the level of appreciation I have for Pink's breeder, Lindsay Tompkins for allowing Pink to come to Australia in 2024.
Deepest thanks also to Pink's trainer & regular handler, Tia McLaughlin, for having Pink so beautifully trained & making the dream of handling my own dog at a National Specialty a huge success.
September & October have been successful months for our boys;
Obi - Aust Ch Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai A.I (Imp NZ)
1x RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUP
1x BEST IN GROUP 4TH
2x Junior in Groups
1x CACIB (Best of Breed FCI Show)
1x A20 (Best of Breed A20 FCI Show)
Huui - Aust Ch Ilsonyo Hai Yuu
1x BEST IN GROUP
1x Junior in Group
1x Australian Bred in Group
1x Best of Breed Crufts Qualifier (Spring Fair)
As always, huge gratitude to the co-owners & breeders of our boys for their continued efforts & support,
Fewer shows for our team this month as we rest up, ready for a big September. The team did not disappoint...
Obi - Aust Ch Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai A.I (Imp NZ)
1x BEST IN GROUP
2x RUNNER- UP BEST IN GROUPS
2x JUNIOR IN SHOWS
6x Junior in Groups
Aiko - Aust Ch Ilsonyo Crimson & Clover J.C
Only shown at Brisbane Royal - breed entry 13
Show 1 - Best Female
Show 2 - BEST OF BREED
Huui - Aust Ch Ilsonyo Hai Yuu
1x Junior in Group
Thank you to co-owners Jennifer Nield (Obi), Danny Rada (Aiko) & Bronwyn Frewen-Lord (Huui) for their love, handling & support of the team.
At the Atherton Tablelands Kennel Club, "Obi" goes...
**RUNNER-UP BEST IN SHOW**
Judge: Mr J Stanton (NZ)
To say I am floored is an understatement! While we have had many Best & Runner-Up in Shows on dogs previously, Obi becomes our youngest and is currently only 15 months old!
I am ever so grateful that Obi's breeders John & Denise Clark & co-owner Jennifer Nield have allowed Obi to come on an extended holiday across the ditch.
RUBIS MBIG Aust Ch Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai (Import NZ)
May & June 2023 were successful for our team.
Obi - Aust Ch Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai A.I (Import NZ)
1x BEST IN GROUP
3x RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUPS
4x Junior in Shows
10x Junior in Groups
Huui - Aust Ch Ilsonyo Hai Yuu
1x RUNNER-UP BEST IN SHOW (Open)
1x BEST IN GROUP (Open)
1x Junior in Show
3x Junior in Groups
1x J-CACIB (Best Male at FCI Show)
Mei & Aiko also made an appearance at a few shows;
Mei - Aust Ch Ilsonyo See A Penny
3x Runner-Up Best of Breed (to Obi)
1x Australian Bred in Group
Aiko - Aust Ch Ilsonyo Crimson & Clover J.C
1x CACIB (Best of Breed at FCI Show)
1x Open in Group
My sincere thanks to Our Team's Co-Owners & those who've helped present them.
Our 2nd New Champion this week, Obi!
Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai A.I (Import NZ)
Finishing his title in style;
RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUP
Western Suburbs Kennel Club
Judge: Mrs S Pike (SA)
Obi had his first show in Australia just 4 weeks ago, and in his first 10 shows has won 1x BEST IN GROUP, 1x RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUP , 9x Best of Breeds, 8x Classes in Group, 2x Classes in Show.
Obi is currently No.1 Shiba All Breeds, No. 3 Breed & No.1 Shiba Rising Star Nationally. To say we are proud of this boy, who turned 1 just over a week ago, is an understatement.
Congratulations & thank you to Obi's co-owner Jennifer Nield (Rakurai Shiba NZ) & breeders Denise & John Clark (Shado-Lans Shiba NZ).
New Champion, Fumi!
Ilsonyo Fumi No Yuu
At the Dogs Queensland Paws Aid Anzac Show, Fumi was awarded the final points required to make up her Australian Champion Title!!
Lightly shown, Fumi began her adult show career taking RUNNER-UP BEST IN GROUP from the Minor Puppy Class & more recently won Best Female & Runner-Up Best of Breed twice (to Obi) over some of the currently top-ranked Shibas in Australia.
Fumi will now spend some time on the couch maturing & will eventually be bred in the hope of passing on her qualities to our next generation.
Our visitor 'Obi' has sure hit the ground running!!
In the 4 weeks since his arrival from New Zealand, Obi has attended 7 shows for a running tally of;
1x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP
1x BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
6x BEST OF BREEDS
1x RUNNER-UP BEST OF BREED
6x BEST PUPPY IN GROUPS
To say we are happy is an understatement!
Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai
(Import NZ)
Bred by: Denise & John Clark
(Shado-Lans Shiba - NZ)
Owned by: Jennifer Nield
(Rakurai Shiba - NZ)
We are delighted to welcome Obi-Wan (Obi) to our show team.
Shado-Lans Empire Stryks Back With Rakurai A.I. (Imp NZ)!
At almost 12mths old, Obi has ventured across the ditch to have some fun in South East Queensland & beyond while his owner focuses on raising her next generation.
Already awarded multiple Runner-Up Best in Groups (BIG2) & a 9x Puppy in Show Winner by 7.5mths old in New Zealand, we are excited to see what Obi can achieve after several months out of the ring.
I am very grateful to Obi's owner, Jennifer Nield (Rakurai Shiba) & breeders, Denise & John Clark (Shado-Lans Shiba) for sending me your special boy to have some fun.
Megan Shuttlewood
Dogs Queensland Registered Member/BIN 4100119371
Please contact info@dogsqueensland.org.au to verify my membership
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