Well, the time has come to say good bye to our Bierdni  babies, and while this is a time of great excitment, we are also a little sad that our happy and very sweet babies have left us for their new lives.

While it feels rather odd not to have 8 little Lappies running around(!), we know that they have gone to the best possible homes and that they are being doted upon by their new families.  Certainly, from the regular updates and photos taken by their new mums and dads, it is clear that they are  all settling in well!  We will update our Bierdni litter page soon with pics of our little ones in their new homes, but we know we shall also be seeing a few of these babies in the show ring, so stay tuned for more news over the next few months.

In the meantime, however, we have had confirmation of the pregnancy of our very gorgeous girl, Tasha (Janoby Clear Future) to Elliot (Aus Ch. Janoby Because I Am). 

Tasha was our first Lappie here at Taigakoira, and has the outgoing, friendly nature that typifies the breed. Indeed, she is usually the first to greet our visitors, and always manages to get the first pats! 

Elliot is rather striking boy, and recently attained his Australian Champion title.  He also won Best in Show at the first Finnish Lapphund Open Show (2011) against very strong competition, and the year before won Best in Show at the Working Dog Club Group 5 Breed Match. 

We are hopeful of some lovely babies from this pair soon, so stay tuned!

Tasha (Janoby Clear Future)  

Elliot (Aus Ch Janoby Because I Am)

Big congratulations to Cait of Lastsong Kennels (SA) whose hard work was rewarded with her and Taigakoira Ammuenkeli (Halo) taking out Junior of Group and being shortlisted for Best in Group at the PIC Show in SA on December 11.  Well done to the both of you!!!!

Halo with her Best Junior in Group 5 Ribbon

 

 

Happy Lappie Birthday to the Aamu litter, who all turned 1 year old Nov 25!

 

This is a picture of the Aamu litter having their first Christmas...

 

To see pics of the kids 'all grown up' click here!

 

The Royal season is now over, and we are exhausted - but it was well worth it! The prizes were shared around, with the lovely Halo (Taigakoira Aamuenkeli) taking Puppy of Breed at Adelaide and naughty Ruby (Taigakoira Aamutahti) winning Puppy of Breed at the Melbourne Royal!  

Ruby (Taigakoira Aamutahti) - Winner of Puppy of Breed at the 2011 Melbourne Royal.

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