How cool is this picture from 2016? In the picture 4 generations and the 5th generation was just 7 weeks old but not in this picture. From the left to the right Fidelis Upea Louhi (born 2000), daughter Lapinlahjan Aistikas Chjenzi (born 2004), granddaughter Aina (born 2008) and great granddaughter Sulavasti (born 2014).
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Health screening Kantaa and Liivu
On October 27th we went to the vet in Putten for health (breeding) screening of SamicLahja Björk Ihkku and Tabanyaruu Wihta Liivu. Elena was so kind to drive Kantaa to the vet. First on the program was the ECVO eye examination. Both dog are clear for eye disorders so next thin was to check the …
Health screening
The remaining health examinations of Kantaa and Liivu will be carried out in 10 days. The schedule includes ECVO eye examination, HD and ED x-rays and patellar examination. As soon as the results are available, I will share the information.
Clubmatch Sneek
On the 10th of October we had a clubmatch in Sneek. For us it was more of a practice round than it was intended to make a real competition. I find it interesting to know what a judge thinks about a dog and what his or her strengths or weaknesses are and why the dog …
world online show for polar dogs 2020
As breeder I do not like to be in the show ring but it is certainly interesting to know what other people with “more knowledge” of the breed thinks of your dogs in terms of build and whether they fits in the breed standard. More opinions give me more insight because it remains an opinion …
4th place best head
For all those people who are missing the dog shows due to COVID-19 and to raise money in aid of Addison’s Research at The Royal Veterinary college, the Southern Finnish Lapphund Society put on an online-virtual-show last may. Beside the usual classes there were a few fun classes like ‘Best Head’, ‘Rainbow Bridge’ and ‘Social …
Video: Puppy Play Ground
To prepare the puppies for their future we went to a puppy play ground. I think they had a great time, they were so brave!
martinidogshow 2020
A weekend with mixed feelings. The last puppy, Tessa left to her forever home so that’s a sad feeling. And yet it was also a weekend with proud feelings. Kantaa ran his second show and became best youth male despite the fact that we still have to work on how he can behave in the …
prcd-PRA results third litter Hukka
On February 18, 2020 I had the luxury of a home visit from the vet for vaccination and blood sampling of the puppies. Again Laboklin tested the genetic PRA status of the puppies. Ikuinenlahjan Jalokastanja Keiju : N/N (free)Ikuinenlahjan Kirsika Kukka Keiju : N/PRA (carrier)Ikuinenlahjan Kultasade Keiju : N/PRA (carrier) Ikuinenlahjan Jalava Keiju : N/N …
A breeding association
I believe it is important that if you think you are a serious breeder who wants to keep the breed as close to the breeding standard, you are a member of a breeding association. The breeding association keeps you informed of any problems related to the breed and also gives you less freedom to just …