Ilsonyo News!

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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.

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.