Also known as "Slish", she was purebred with no papers and loved the whole world.  Her greatest delight was new puppies.  She was instantly their "mother".  Everybody's friend and she managed to convert my mother from the "farmer's wife" who used to say, 'Alastians are sheep killers and biters', to German Shepherd lover.  She would spend time in my mother's lounge room in front of the heater babysitting "Mouse" a Chihuahua, of somewhat dubious origins. She even stayed with my mother when we went on holidays or long trips. "Mishka" came to live with us in 1987 and left us in October 1996.

"Mishka will live on forever in our hearts"

We were looking for another German Shepherd and decided we would like to get into showing, but were not quite sure how to go about it all.  While reading the positions vacant in our local newspaper, we found an advertisement for a litter of German Shepherd puppies that should have been in the pets column.  We considered this to be some sort of omen and contacted the breeder.  We made an  appointment and one week later we went to see a litter of 13 wonderful puppies at 4 weeks old.  We told the breeder we wanted to show and were told that the pick bitches were already spoken for, but there were two sable males that might be suitable.  We were introduced to the owners of the sire and other club members who helped us make a video and along with their help as well as the help of Roger and Helen Lette we chose our puppy.  On the 23rd January 1992 "Kieffa" came home to live with us.  It started us off on what was to become a German Shepherd addiction.  "Kieffa" was our absolute joy.  He never got into any mischief, he never wrecked anything and he never chewed anything.  His two  greatest joys was "Git Diddy" a game he loved to play with Garry and to go on the back seat of the bus he thought he owned.  He gave us the greatest pleasures and the greatest joy and on the 8th of September 1998 "Kieffa" sadly and suddenly passed away in the arms of his loving family.

"Forever Missed, Forever Loved"

17.02.93  Intermediate Dog - Very Good

German Shepherd Dog Club of Tas. Inc.

Mr. M. Stokes (N.S.W)

22.05.94  2nd Open Dog - Very Good

German Shepherd Dog Club of Tas. Inc.

Mr. J. Neddermeyer (N.S.W)

05.02.95  7th Open Dog - Very Good

German Shepherd Dog Club of Tas. Inc.

Mr. L. Donald (Vic)

27.05.95  2nd Open Dog - Excellent & Reserve Challenge Dog

Western Tiers Kennel Club Championship Show

Mrs. F. Farley (Vic)

"Meg" was the only female in her litter and as we had ordered a bitch pup, she was ours.  She was definitely a breath of fresh air.  She was bold, happy, lively and life was one big game.  Jacquie and "Meg" were inseparable, Meg even shared the bed with Jacquie.  They played together, went to school together, went to athletics together, trained together and in fact there wasn't much they didn't do together.  It took Jacquie  a long time to get over losing "Meg" as unfortunately "Meg" left us suddenly and with many questions unanswered.

"A bitch of much type and harmony" Mrs J. Neddermeyer.

"Words Aren't Enough"

19.03.00  2nd Baby Puppy Bitch - Very Promising

G.S.D.C.T Inc Championship Show

Mrs. M. Groth (N.S.W)

17.06.00  2nd Puppy Bitch - Very Promising

All Breeds Kennel Association  Championship Show

Mrs. J. Butterfield (S.A)

06.08.00  1st Minor Puppy Bitch - Very Promising

G.S.D.C.T. Inc Championship Show

Mrs. F. Farley (Vic)

26.11.00 1st Junior Bitch - Very Good

Junior Siegerin / State Breed Assessment

Mr. J. Roger (Vic)

CRITIQUE: 12 months. Expressive feminine typey bitch of very good proportions. Very good head and expression. Level withers, firm back, well laid but slightly short croup, good fore and very good hindquarter angulation. Stands correct in front. Steps correct going with firm hocks, steps correct coming but with slightly loose elbows. During movement displays a very good balanced ground covering gait.

09.09.01  3rd Intermediate Bitch - Very Good

G.S.D.C.T Inc Championship Show

Mrs. J. Neddermeyer (N.S.W)

CRITIQUE: 21 months. Well above medium size, medium strong, slightly elongated bitch of very lovely type. Good wither, firm back, well moulded croup which could be a little longer. Very good length of neck. The upper arm ideally should be longer and better angled. Very good hindquarter angulation, stands correct in front with balanced chest proportions. Strong, expressive head, ideally the eye colour could be a little darker, very good masking. Steps correct in rear with good firmness of hock joints and in front with good firmness of elbows. During movement shows very good ground covering gait with very good topline.  A bitch of much type and harmony.

"Shah" was chosen after we read an ad for his litter in the GSDCA Quarterly Review.  As with "Kieffa"  Roger and Helen Lette offered to do the honours of choosing a pup for us as the litter was in Victoria and time constraints prevented us from getting there.  We then waited for a phone call from Roger and Helen letting us know if there was anything suitable to show and love.  Well within three days, thanks to Roger and Helen, "Shah" arrived in Tassie.  The instant clown full of energy and a real pleasure to own.  "Shah has brought us many joys as well as many victories and he has produced the most beautifully temperamented puppies that have many of his endearing traits (including the ability to sing).  Now retired from the show ring, he is our chief puppy sitter.  He loves being with the puppies and his last litter was born on the 14.01.03 and can be seen on other pages of our site.  The highlight for us was on the 6th August 2000 when "Shah" was shown under Mrs. Fran Farley (Vic) at the age of 8 and was graded excellent. 

Comment by the judge at the end of his critique:  'It is a pleasure to judge this dog again, the way he worked today and with his absolutely glorious eye colour he is graded excellent.'

Shah is now with our other angels in heaven.

22.05.94  4th Junior Dog - Very Good

G.S.D.C.T Inc. Championship Show

Mr. J. Neddermeyer (N.S.W)

05.02.95  3rd Intermediate Dog - Very Good

G.S.D.C.T Inc.  Championship Show

Mr. L. Donald (Vic)

27.05.95 1st  Intermediate Dog - Very Good

Western Tiers Kennel Club Championship Show

Mrs. F. Farley (Vic)

28.01.96  6th Open Dog - Excellent

G.S.D.C.T Inc. Championship Show

Mr. A. Henderson (Vic)

11.05.96  1st Open Dog & Challenge Dog - Excellent

Western Tiers Kennel Club Championship Show

Mr. J. Roger (Vic)

16.03.97  7th Open Dog - Very Good

G.S.D.C.T Inc. Championship Show

Mr. D. O'Rourke (N.S.W)

17.05.97  3rd Open Dog - Very Good

Western Tiers Kennel Club Championship Show

Mr. G. Green

16.09.97  4th Open Dog - Excellent

State Breed Assessment

Mr. M. Stokes (N.S.W)

"Soccer" is from our second litter, a wonderful member of our family and as you can see by his show results, critiques and photos he is quite the looker.  His lovely colouration, his absolute masculinity and his beautiful movement, make him a truly noble German Shepherd.  He comes from wonderful bloodlines that have produced in the past and will continue to produce well into the future.  His mother line has consistently produced here in Tasmania as well as in Victoria and represents years of selective breeding.

It is with great sadness that we had to say to say good bye too soon................

Forever Watching over us Dearest Twos

"Ziggi" in her impressive pedigree carries the lines of Ch. *Dorsten Monte Cito, Ch. *Hasenway Truly Ruly, Iso v. Friendenspark, Ch. Ambala Crillion CD, Ch. Quncito Awol, Ch. Ulverscroft Kanto, Ch. Vasall v. Kirschental and Ambala Lovely Lady. 

Linebreeding: Vinberg Grey Nina 4-4, Edlenblut Orkan 4-5 and Masuta Piaute 4-5.

Ziggi is medium size with a feminine head and beautiful expression.  She has a lively, exhuberent and outgoing character.  She has lovely colouration and very good pigmentation.  Ziggi has fleeting, effortless movement, firm back and high wither.

Ziggi is definitely her father's daughter.  She is happy and when her tail wags, everything wags.  She is inquisitive, nosey and if it is mischief, she's there. We are delighted with Ziggi, as she is very much a member of our family.  Ziggi spends her long Tassie winter nights on the couch in front of the fire watching tellie with our family.

Rest In Peace Ziggles

18.02.06  4th Open Bitch - Excellent

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Mr. Russell Wenham (QLD)

28.05.06  4th Open Bitch - Excellent

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Mrs. Jenny Yuen (VIC)

05.05.06  5th Open Bitch - Excellent

ABKA Championship Show

Judge: Mr. Graeme Stevenson (NSW)

22.01.05  4th Open Bitch - Excellent

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Mr. A. Henderson (Vic)

Above medium size, medium strong, of good proportions and very good type, good formation of the head with the planes of the head could be more balanced  the eye could be darker, good withers, firm straight back, croup should be longer and better angled, well angled but slightly short upper arm, where the shoulder blades should be better angled, very good hindquarter angulation and good breadth of thigh, good fore and under chest development for her age, stands correct in front, steps correct both coming and going, both hocks and elbows should be tighter.  During movement displayed very good drive and reach where the back remained firm. 

EXCELLENT

23.01.05  2nd Open Bitch - Excellent

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Mr. G. Saltiel (NZ)

Over medium size, medium strong, well developed bitch, very good colour, very good type and proportions, high withers, firm back, well moulded croup slightly short, slightly steep, the upper arm should be longer and better angled, very good hindquarter angulation with strong thighs.  Still needs a little more development in the fore chest, good development in the under chest, stands correct in front, steps correct coming and going and displays very expansive movement. 

EXCELLENT

22.05.05  1st Open Bitch & Reserve Challenge Bitch - Excellent

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Mr. Hugh Garvican (S.A)

Large, feminine, very expressive head, correct height of wither, good top line, good lay of the croup but should be a little longer, very good front angulations correct hindquarter angulations. Moves correct going, correct coming. Strong, powerful ground covering gait.

EXCELLENT

06.08.05 5th Open Bitch - Excellent

ABKA Championship Show

Judge: Mr. Ian Urie (Vic)

2.5 years.  Very large, well pigmented bitch of very good type and proportions.  Good head with large, slightly wide set ears which should remain a little firmer during movement.  Light eyes.  High wither, firm back.  Well laid just slightly short croup.  Upper arm should be longer and better angled.  Very good hindquarter angulation.  Both fore and underchest should be a little more developed.  Stands correct in front.  Steps slightly wide coming and going, with slightly loose elbows.  Moves with good reach and drive, falling a little on the forehand.

EXCELLENT

21.02.04  1st State Bred Bitch - Very Good

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Miss. F. Gerhring (N.S.W)

13mths.  Good medium size, feminine, good length of neck, level withers, slight dip behind, firm back, slightly short croup, good forequarter and very good hindquarter angulation.  Stands correct in front, correct sequence of steps, free flowing powerful gait.

VERY GOOD

22.02.04  1st State Bred Bitch - Very Good

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Mrs. A. Pettenhofer SV (Vic)

13mths.   Medium size, medium strong, substantial, well proportioned, feminine bitch, level withers, firm back, the croup is slightly short, good fore slightly deep hindquarter angulation, sufficient fore and good under chest development.  Stands correct in front, the eyes should be darker.  Correct sequence of steps, in movement shows very good ground covering gait.

VERY GOOD

30.05.04  State Bred In Show & 1st State Bred Bitch - Very Good

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Dr. Karen Hedberg (N.S.W)

16 Months.  Large, medium strong bitch of very good type and just slightly stretched proportions.  Good head and expression, medium eye.  Good wither, firm back, slightly short and slightly steep croup.  Good fore and very good hindquarter angulations.  Upper arm is of good length, but steep, needs more under chest development.  Steps correct rear, narrow front, just slightly loose elbows.  During movement shows very good ground covering gait, where the wither remains high, the reach and drive are very good.

VERY GOOD

31.07.04  3rd Intermediate Bitch - Very Good

ABKA Championship Show

Judge: Mrs. Jean Butterfield (S.A)

18mths Above medium size, strong, substantial, well pigmented bitch of very good type, very good head with good expression, very good eye colour, size and shape, very good ear set, size and shape, high wither, firm back, slightly short steep croup, good forequarter angulation where the upper arm is slightly short and should be better angled, very good hindquarter angulation, good fore chest development for age, very good underline.  Moves correct coming and going, very good ground covering gait out of a firm back.

VERY GOOD

17.10.04  Runner Up Best Intermediate Bitch - Very Good

GSDCT Inc. State Breed Assessment

Judge: Mrs. Fran Farley (Vic)

Well above medium size,  medium strong, well proportioned,  well pigmented bitch, the otherwise expressive head is marred by a light eye, she could be a little stronger in underjaw, good length and angle of neck, the wither could be a little more pronounced, firm back, croup is a little short and set slightly steep, standing not quite correctly in view from front, she has good fore and hindquarter angulation, both the shoulder blade and upper arm should be better angled, presented in a firm and dry condition.  The elbow and hock connection could be a little more tight knit.  Shows far reaching movement with good forereach and strong drive retaining a good overline. 

VERY GOOD

30.10.04  9th Intermediate Bitch - Very Good

GSDCV Inc. Championship Show

Judge: Herr Wilhelm Nordsieck SV (GER)

Above medium size, medium strong, bitch with good substance. Good head

proportions, correct ear placement, the eyes must be darker. Normal wither, slight

interruption of the topline, behind the wither, good length and lay of the croup.

Good fore and very good hindquarter angulation. The underchest should be longer.

Stands straight in front. Elbow closure still not quite complete. Straight sequence

of steps viewed from behind. Light footed expansive movement.

VERY GOOD

RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW

&

GRANTARA TROPHY WINNER

(GSDCT Inc. Championship Show 22nd February 2004

Judges: Miss. F. Gerhring N.S.W. & Mrs. A. Pettenhofer SV Vic)

             (Dogs & General Specials)     (Bitches)                               

"This bitch impressed at the prolonged gaiting with her firmness."

Judges comment: "Both Anita and I  concur ladies and gentlemen this bitch is absolutely harmonious, correct and is deserving of the award Runner Up Best In Show"

Miss. F. Gerhring (N.S.W)

"The last time I gave a challenge award to a puppy was nearly 20 years ago when I awarded it to Quincito Awol, so this is not something I do often"

Mrs. A. Pettenhofer SV (Vic)

Runner Up Best In Show

GSDCT Inc. Championship Show 30th May 2004

Judge: Dr. Karen Hedberg (N.S.W)

GSDCV Inc Championship Show 5th November - 7th Open Bitch - Excellent - Judge: Mrs. Jenny Yuen (Vic) comments:

"This is a very pretty, feminine bitch of very good type with a dynamic far reaching gait, she just loves to run"

"Shows herself well at all phases of movement."

"Flame's" impressive pedigree includes the lines of: Ch. *Ambala Crillion CD, Ch. Quncito Awol, Ulverscroft Kanto, Vasall v Kirschental and Edlenblut Orkan.

Linebreeding: Masuta Piaute 5-4,5.

Flame is from our first litter and is our pride and joy.  Flame's sire *Northrop Ecru Eliminator (Our Past) was our family's first pedigree German Shepherd this time round and our  greatest delight.  Flame's dam Jaimon Stand Easy A (Our Past) came to us as an adult and was our kennel's foundation bitch and the apple of Garry's eye (she chose him).

Flame is now enjoying a well deserved retirement.

Her progeny are continuing to impress in the show ring.   Both her daugthers *RUBISS Amarada Dirty Dancing AZ HIC ET BSCL.1 and *Amarada Dancing On Ice AZ BSCL.1 are continuing to impress in the show ring.

14.03.99  1st Puppy Bitch - Very Promising

G.S.D.C.T. Inc Championship Show

Dr. K. Hedberg (N.S.W)

Critque:  Well above medium size, just medium strong, very well pigmented bitch.  Good head & expression.  Good wither, firm back, croup slightly short but well laid.  Good forequarter angulations, where the  upper arm is slightly short & steep.  Good hindquarter angulations.  During movement shows a good ground covering gait with good reach & drive, transmitted through a very firm back.

26.09.99  1st Junior Bitch - Very Good

Junior Siegerin / State Breed Assessment

Mr. V. Tantaro (Vic)

Critque: 1 year, 5 months.  Large, medium strong, well pigmented & coloured bitch of very good type.  Good head & expression, level wither, firm back, slightly short, slightly steep croup.  Very good fore & very good hindquarter angulation.  The upper arm should be longer & better angled.  Steps narrow behind, correct in front, elbows should be firmer.  In movement shows very good reach with powerful drive, transmitted through a firm back.

18.02.01  5th Open Bitch - Excellent

G.S.D.C.T Inc Championship Show

Mr. B. O'Rourke SV (W.A)

Critque:  2 years, 10 months.  Above medium size, medium strong, well proportioned bitch of very good type.  Very good head & expression, good eye colour & overall strong pigment.  Stands with high withers firm back.  Good fore & very good hindquarter angulations, good underline, straight bones.  Steps correct coming & going.  Good far reaching gait with good sequence of steps.