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NEWS

YEAR 2010

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10.01.2010

Year 2009 was unbelievably busy for me, but I have made a promise to update my homepage more frequently this year. We did have a litter of puppies, but they are all spoken for. However we should have a litter by the end of February.

This is the most beautiful winter I remember for about 20 or so years in Southern Finland and as I haven't shown our dogs yet this year, I just have to share these photos taken today:

This photo is taken by my husband, it is the birch alley leading to our home.

This is the front of our home - we still have some Christmas decorations; my family did not want to take them down yet!

This is children's cabin covered with snow.

This is my weeping rowan in front of old barn - my husband planted it for me when we got married.

This is our house taken from the river - I just wish my roses will survive this winter!

YEAR 2009

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It has been a very busy year, I have been showing a little (and with nice success, too) but other things in life have kept me busier than I had thought - I have enjoyed my year and the possibility to spend time with my family - after all, kids grow up so quickly and you never get these moments back! We seem to have quite a fan group; several people have asked for a Christmas photo and here it is finally.

Bichon babies are only 3 weeks old, Julianna will be 4 years in the beginning of February and Joel will be 8 years old in January.

Wishing all our friends all the best during this Christmas time and for the coming year! May your Christmas be white and your New Year's champagne bubbly!

25.02.2009

Just had to share this! I tried to take photos of our 5 week old puppies, when Sally the cat decided that the photo needed some better looking models (in cat's mind) and decided that she herself would be the best to do the job. :)

29.01.2009

I just received such a lovely photo of "Lyyli" (Leeward's Fur-Get-Me-Not) almost 6 months, that I just had to share it. :)

26.01.2009

Odotamme pentuja syntyviksi n. 20.03.2009 (luovutus n. 20.05.2009). Molemmat vanhemmat ovat muotovalioita, polvi- ja silmätarkastettuja ja terveitä. Mikäli olet kiinnostunut mahdollisesti vapaina olevista pennuista, otatko yhteyttä mieluiten puhelimitse: 040-7757621

We are expecting a litter to be born app. 20th of May, 2009. Both parents are champions and have had their eyes and knees officially checked. If you are interested in our puppies, please contact either by e-mail to Jaana Hellsten or by phone int-358-40-77757621

26.01.2009

We had a very nice day yesterday at the Turku International Ch. show. The judge was Senor Carlos Fernandez Renau from Spain. Leeward's Ron Stoppable took his championship title in his first possible show being 24 months and 8 days old (the age limit for a championship title is 24 months in Finland). We are so proud of him! Also our little Bibi made us very happy by being 2nd in her very first show in a very strong junior class of 13 junior bitches. Unfortunately Bibi hasn't had her photo taken lately, but here is a nice shot of Ron.

YEAR 2008

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22.11.2008

Leeward's Ron Stoppable proved again to be nonstoppable as he went BOS with CC and CACIB over champions at the Jyvaskyla International -  thank you for recognizing his quality, judge Veli-Pekka Kumpumaki!

Ron is a fabulous mover as you can see and a joy to handle as he really never stops showing. Thank you Kautto family for the photos!

02.11.2008

Puppy show in Turku judged by Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari. Our little "Tarmo Karvanen" Leeward's Ego Like Hairdo made his debut by being BOB at the age of 5 months!

Tarmo with proud owner Julianna 2 years 8 months. BOs puppy was from Helmiskan kennel (sorry have lost the catalogue). Thank you Eila Savela for the photo

These photos of Tarmo were taken day before the show - quite a five month old!

18.10.2008

The biggest group show ver in Finland in Hameenlinna with the entry of 50 bichons, Leeward's Ron Stoppable went BOB with CC with the comment from the judge Mrs. Marjatta Pylvanainen-Suorsa: "He is like a little thoroughbred horse."

20.06.2008

Today is Midsummer Eve and it is a very important festivity in Finland, although I have shamefully neglected updating my pages, (there has been some wonderful results, thank you to my puppy owners once again), I just must put this Midsummer photo up.and try to catch up with the results later.

Here they are: Miss Midsummer and her runner-up (feel free to decide which is which): Julianna and Bess

The photo session with Mr Midsummer wasn't quite as successful...

But as Joel put it, flowers are meant for the girls :) and a man feels stupid wearing them, so it really is mummy's mistake to even try to take a photo like this.

18.05.2008

The weather was freezing at Salo, I really felt sorry for the judges, who judged the whole day - I arrived closer to noon and still felt that my day was longer than I wanted when I was shivering in my winter jacket :). My beautiful Ron showed his heart out, I was so pleased with him. Our judge Mr Harto Stockmari seemed to like him, too, as he gave Leeward's Ron Stoppable BOB with CC. Our girls did also very well: Leeward's Kim Possible was 2nd best bitch with res. CC and Ron's sister Leeward's Ruby Furrari was 3rd best bitch. Congratulations and thank you for taking photos, Sanna Elg (Ruby's owner) and thank you once again , my friend Minna Martikainen, for handling Kim for me in the best bitch class. Ron was selected among the final eight at the group, but was not placed - I did not even mind for not being placed, as I was so happy for my hotheaded boy finally showing so flawlessly and showing everybody his proud head carriage and tremendous reach and drive. BOS with CC was Whoopdiel's Read My Mind (daughter to my Ch Leeward's Chick Magnet). Unfortunately we did not manage to have any good photos of her. I do apologize for this photo not making her justice (Sanna gave it her best effort)!

11.05.2008

Show in Turenki was held in a beautiful weather, the judge was Mrs. Zidy Münsterhjelm-Ehnberg, who always likes her bichons small, pretty and compact.

BOB-puppy Leeward's Dr McDreamy

BOB with CC Leeward's Ice'n Spice

BOS Ladykiller's Belle Of The Ball

Congratulations Kalevi, Viljo and Marjo - well done!

27.04.2008

At the Int. Ch. show in Vaasa, jugded by Ms. Katalin Radvanzsky, Fin & S Ch Leeward's Babe Magnet "Noel"went 2nd best male and took the CACIB - this makes him a brand new international champion. Congratulations and thank you, Elina!

13.04.2008

We had a show at Kankaanpaa, the judge was Ms. Kitty Sjong from Denmark. Although numerous people kindly advised me to cancel Kim's entry due to her small size, I decided to give her a chance to practise. For a moment it looked like she would not be given the chance as her entry was lost by the show organizers, but luckily things were sorted out couple of days before the show.

Kim Possible showed that it is not impossible for a little girl to do well, if only she has got a big heart. :) Kim won her class and ended up taking the bitch CC and was 2nd best bitch after a champion. Ron Stoppable also took his class and got 3rd best male from the junior class. Ron's pretty sister Ruby Furrari was 2nd in junior andwent 4th best bitch. One Lucky Fella had his luck with him, though his owner had to leave earlier, my friend Minna Martikainen was there and was able to handle him as 4th best male after he had been placed 2nd in junior with his owner.

Thak you Noora and Sanna for keeping my puppies so well and Minna for giving a helping hand with Yammy and Ruby.

This is Kim day before the show

Year 2008 has so far been VERY wet, but the spring is coming with a new show season. We have also had some puppies and are expecting some more during the spring. There will be both lovely companions and show prospects available for caring homes. Kindly make your inquiries by phone 040-7757621, we do not take reservations by e-mail only.

Here are Leeward's Orlando Inbloom, Oscar Wild and Ohh Livia at the age of 2 weeks. These puppies have already left for their new homes, their sire is Leeward's Ron Stoppable and the dam is Leeward's Stinker Belle.

06.04.2008

We have a very wet Sunday, perfect day for washing bichons. :)

Here is our new import Bart and below his girlfriend "home made" Bibi

YEAR 2007

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22.12.2007

Welcome Santa, but please hurry, we are clean now! The weather is still warm and WET, but having snow white bichons sure helps creating Christmas spirit. and I even managed to stop Ron long enough to wash him. :)

Leeward's Ron Stoppable, 11 months

Leeward's Talk O'the Town, 3 months

17.12.2007

This is my favourite holiday and except the lack of snow everything makes me believe that this will be the best Christmas ever and I do wish that you all share the same feeling!

Thank you family, friends, puppy owners, and those competitors who make this a great hobby by giving their best effort in the true spirit of sportmanship!

09.12.2007

Leeward's Trick Or Treat finished his marvellous year by being 2nd best male at the helsinki International under judge Rainer Vuorinen - Congratulations Eppu, Susanna and Eppu's family!

10.11.2007

I finally have a moment to write about October's happenings, I have been busy organizing the Kindergarten's Halloween benefit-party, raising a litter, catching "Ron Stoppable" (never ever name a dog like that!) and having fun with my human family.

This is "Ron #¤%&@£$€ Stoppable", he will be a very nice showdog one day (if I manage to catch him first...). Please notice that the photo was taken by my 5 year old top photographer, Joel!

And this is Ron's partner in crime, "Rufus the bald rat" (just watch Disney-channel) aka Leeward's Talk O'The Town. Rufus is first son to Efaldee's Just Casper. "Lufus" as Julianna calls him, is well taken care for by his mistress, "Lufus" has a full bowl of food 24/7.

27.10.2007

Lahti International was a very good show to us, Mrs Tuula Plathan, famous for her Karamain Tibetan Terriers, judged the breed for the first time and did a super job! ;)

Fin & Est & Hcr Ch EstW-07 EuW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat was BOB and then went on as 4th in the group judged by Mr Juha Kares, famous for his Chic Choix kennel. Thank you both judges! And of course, thank you Susanna and the Aarnio family!

Also Leeward's Watch My Grits, who is rarely shown, rpoved his quality once again by being 2nd best male and took the CC, well done Leevi II and Congratulations to his owners, the Papinsaari family, Thank you for taking such a good care of him!

13.10.2007

12 years ago I had the honour to be invited to judge at the Norwegian breed specialty. This year the Norwegians honoured me even more - they wanted me back! The breed has changed quite a bit in Norway during these years as it has undoubtedly done so everywhere else, too. There was a clear American influence in the breed; the proportions were very good (infact some were just in the borderline to be even too short), pigments were ok, but perhaps not quite so deep as they used to be, skulls were rounder now, movements were mostly very good, forechests had clearly gotten smaller. What was for me the best thing was the temperaments - they were absolutely super! Also presentation was excellent, I saw only one dog that could have had whiter feet.

My BIS was Ch Petit Ami's Count On Me, a marvellous dog, congratulations to both the breeder and his owner, well done! BOS was Ch Petit Ami's Jade, again a worthy winner, congratulations!

Norway is one of my favourite countries because of the incredibly friendly people, who always make you feel really welcome! Thank you everybody and especially my poor secretary who learned a brand new language. :)

02.09.2007

No doubt that the summer is over, it was pouring rain in Vantaa Ch. Show, our poor judge was Mrs Martha Heine from Germany, who despite of the horrendous weather maintained her good humour all through the judging.

Fin & Est & Hcr Ch EstW-07 EuW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat was BOB, EuJW-07 Leeward's Hazard To Myself was 3rd best bitch with res.CC and rarely shown Leeward's Mary Christmas went 4th best bitch. Never mind little raining, it was altogether a very nice day!

Congratulations to owners Anniina, Johanna and Pauliina and Eppu's handler, Susanna! Thank you Pauliina for the photo again!

26.08.2007

I spent my birthday at home with my family, but my tireless friends once again showed their dogs at The Toydog Club of Finland's Show. The judge was Mr Frank Sabella from the USA.

Fin & Est & Hcr Ch EstW-07 EuW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat was 2nd best male and his niece EuJW-07 Leeward's Hazard To Myself went 2nd best bitch with CC.

Very well done again!

19.08.2007

Championship show in Heinola had a very good entry, 45 bichons, the judge was Mr Fernando Madeira Rodriguez from Portugal. He put Fin & Est & Hcr Ch EstW-07 EuW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat back to the throne - BOB again! Well done, girls!!!

18.08.2007

All breed championship show in Kouvola was judged by Ms. Anna-Liisa Heikkinen from Finland. She placed Fin & Est & Hcr Ch EstW-07 EuW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat as 2nd best male, which is a good reminder for proud owners, handler and breeder not to take anything granted :).

On the other hand, it was a perfect day for us breeders at home, we managed to put some finnishing touches to our patio floor. :) Thank you our puppy owners for keeping the flag flying again!

12.08.2007

The 2nd day in Joensuu was even better than the first one: today Elina showed "Lara" (Multi Ch Leeward's Xciting Mystery) to BOB with CACIB and this made Lara an International Champion as well. THEN Lara went on as 2nd in group. The breed was judged by Mr Tarmo Viirtela, Finland and the group judge was Mr Fernando Madeira Rodriguez from Portugal.

Lara is now owned by Mia and Jani Harjula, but she has been groomed and expertly handled throughout her career by Elina Keinanen, Keymaker's Bichons. Even though Lara is bred under my prefix, the honours belong to Elina as Lara is from the first litter Elina bred and as she never dreamt of breeding any more, the litter was registered under my prefix as the both parents are my bichons. Congratulations Elina for making up your first bred by international champion! Thank you, Tiina, for letting me use your photo!

11.08.2007

The show at Joensuu had a change of judge; we wish Juha Kares a speedy recovery, bichons were judged by Ms Lilian Hanniste from Estonia, the group judge was Mr Joaõ Viera Lisboa from Portugal. Elina Keinanen showed the 12 month old import, Efaldees Just Casper, with marvellous results, Casper went BOB with his 2nd CC and later on 3rd in group (and in pouring rain)!

Congratulations again, Elina and thank you, Kimmo, for the photo!

05.08.2007

We had gorgeous weather in an all-breed ch. show in Turku, our judge was Ms. Pirjo Aaltonen from Finland.

BOB was Ch EuJW-06 Leeward's Be Still My Heart

BOS with CC went to Leeward's Watch My Grits

Congratulations to the Papinsaari family for Levi II's first CC (MY Levi is nr 1)! Thank you Hanna for handling Levi in the BOB-competition - I am sorry if your hand hurts...

Thank you, Sanna, for the BOB-photo!

04.08.2007

There was an all-breed show held in Kuopio, it is quite a long way from us, but luckily my puppy owners do not mind some driving! The judge was Ms. Rita Reyniers from Belgium.

Multi Ch Leeward's Arctic Folly returned from her maternity leave (her puppies are 10 weeks old) with excellent results:

BOB, and 2nd in group

The group judge was Mr Laurent Pichard from Switzerland.

Congratulations to Kuoppala family and Cherie's handler Elina Keinanen! Thank you, Johanna, for prompt delivery of the photo!

28.07.2007

I had a very nice day in Pori International Ch. Show, even though the weather was cold and rainy. I have showed very seldom lately myself, but for once I did go myself and showed "Eppu", while Susanna, his regular handler, was away at her summer cottage. My "Bessie" was also entered, and Mr Carlos Fernandez-Renau from Spain rewarded us with excellent results:

BOB, CACIB Multi Ch EuW-07 EstW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat

Best Bitch-2, CC, res.cacib and new champion Fin Ch EuJW-06 Leeward's Be Still My Heart

Also Leeward's Ice'n Spice did well by being 3rd best male with res. CC

Congratulations again The Aarnio Girls!

22.07.2007

I actually nowadays just do the copy/ paste thing when I write down the results. This time the judge in Hyvinkaa was Ms Karin Bergbom from Finland.

The results were again:

BOB Multi Ch EuW-07 EstW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat

Best Bitch-2 res.CC Leeward's Hazard To Myself

What can I say - GO GIRLS!!! Congratulations to Jaana Kauppinen for handling the bitch winner.

21.07.2007

Efaldees Just Casper got a very nice start for his career in Finland by placing himself as best male and BOS at his very first show in Hankasalmi under judge Markku Kipina from Finland. Elinas own little bitch (Keymaker's Joy Is My Name ) went BOB, both her and Casper came from junior classes. Way to go Elina and superhandler Kimmo!

16.07.2007

This is Efaldees Just Casper at 12 months of age, the English import I imported together with my friend Elina (Keymaker's). We can hardly wait to see his first puppies. :)

Karjaa INT. 01.07.2007

The judge in Karjaa was Mr Roberto Schill from Romania

The results were once again:

BOB, Cacib Multi Ch EuW-07 EstW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat

Best Bitch-2 res.CC Leeward's Hazard To Myself

Go girls!

Gallivare INT., Sweden 30.06.2007

Mr Christian Stavarache from Romania judged in Sweden, Elina showed with excellent results:

BIG-4, BOB, CACIB Multi Ch Leeward's Xciting Mystery

BOS, CACIB Multi Ch Leeward' Babe Magnet

Thank you and congratulations Elina and the "designated driver" Kimmo!

Tuusula 30.06.2007

Tuusula had a change of judge, instead of Mr Pietro Paolo Condo from Italy we had Mrs Marjatta Pylvanainen-Suorsa from Finland.

BEST IN GROUP 1, BOB Multi Ch EuW-07 EstW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat

Best Bitch-2 res.CC Leeward's Hazard To Myself

Mr Condo judge the group and was very impressed of the quality of the BOB-winner. Thank you both, Mrs Pylvanainen-Suorsa and Mr Condo!

What can I say, thank you and congratulations once again, girls!

16.06.2007 Kotka Int.

The judge in Kotka was Mr Goran Bodegard from Sweden, "Eppu" Leeward's Trick Or Treat is making it very easy for me to write the results - just copy and paste the previous ones :)

BOB, Cacib Multi Ch EuW-07 EstW-07 Leeward's Trick Or Treat

BOS, CC Frittmi's Love Potion (co-owned with Jutta Sohlman)

Best Bitch-2 res.CC Leeward's Hazard To Myself

Again, thank you and congratulations, girls!

08.06.2007 Zagreb, Croatia

EUROPEAN WINNER 2007 SHOW

Today has been group 9 (toys and companion dogs) in European Winner Show in Croatia.

The judge was from Israel, Ms Yolanda Magal Nagler and the entry was 36, as far as I know there were dogs entered from several countries and they were bred in very many different countries, USA, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Russia, Ukrainia, Czech, Croatia, Greece etc.

The BOB adult:

Fin & Est & Hr Ch EUW-07 EstW-07 Cacib, CC

Leeward's Trick Or Treat
(Sire: Lynelba Kiss Me Peacefully

Dam: Fin Ch Leeward's Shear Ecstasy )
Bred by Jaana & Jarkko Hellsten
Owned by Johanna, Annina & Pauliina Aarnio, Finland
Handled and groomed by Susanna Sillanpaa , Finland

The BOB-junior:
EUJW-07 EstJW-07 EstW-07 Leeward's Hazard To Myself
(Sire: Fin Ch Leeward's Me Myself And I

Dam: Leeward' Tuff Cookie )
Bred and Owned by Jaana & Jarkko Hellsten, Finland
Co-owned, handled and groomed by Susanna Sillanpaa, Finland

My friend, Hanna Ruhanen (Ladykiller's) had BOS-junior, and the BOS-adult was also bred in Finland, so it was yet another great day for Finnish Bichons.

I am very grateful to Susanna, Hanna and Pauliina for their efforts and hope that they return safely back home!

03.0.2007 Tallinn, Estonia

Susanna, Pauliina and Hanna (Ladykiller's Bichons) went over the Gulf of Finland to Estonia, the judge there was Mr Roberto Schill from Romania. Ch Leeward's Trick Or Treat "Eppu" continued his winning ways and took the breed with the titles of Estonian Champion and Estonian Winner -07, my little "Rosa" Leeward's Hazard To Myself 10 months (litter sister to Elina's Sara) went BOS with the junior CC and titles of Estonian Junior Winner -07 and Estonian Winner -07.

Hanna's Justin, Ladykiller's One In A Million, took also the junior CC with Estonian Junior Winner -07 title.

Bon Voyage, girls!

03.06.2007 Tuuri

There was an all breed ch. show in Tuuri. Elina showed there with marvellous results: her own "Konsta" Keymaker's Brave Rebel was BOB and our little baby "Sara" Leeward's Hello Excuse Me did not apologize much but took BOS with the CC at the age of 10 months. The judge was Ms. Anna-Liisa Heikkinen - thank you!

Here is Sara before the show.

Just believe me that showing can be rally exhausting job: I have been really sweating at home, serious sun bathing takes it's toll :) - thank you girls, for letting me have summer holiday, while you keep the flag flying!

27.05.2007 Home

Casper went to his forever home to Elina today and I was so glad to hear how thrilled Elina was about him, he was even better than Elina had thought by the photos - I am always glad to hear that, as I don't like to praise anybody anything too much, I like people to see themselves. Thank you Jill for sending him to us!

Efaldees Just Casper 10 months

26.05.2007 Helsinki

There was another show in Helsinki the same day, unfortunately they got even more rain. The judge was a lady from Australia, Rose Massey. Fin Ch Leeward's Trick Or Treat was BOB and went on to 2nd in group (group judge Jose Vidal), his sister Leeward's Tuff Cookie was 2nd best bitch with res. CC. Congatulations Susanna the handler, Johanna, Pauliina and Anniina Aarnio and Carola Sjoblom.

26.05.2007 Parainen

I showed at Parainen, which is a beautiful small town by the south-western coast of Finland. The show's organizers had done a super job; there were people with carts willing to take all your gear to the ringside at no cost! And the show was beautifully decorated as well. It was a real pleasure. The weather was not the best possible, though and we had some rain as well, luckily it was almost over when it was time to go in the ring. Our judge was Ms. Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari, who really knows this breed and is a hard one to fool. :)

Fin Ch Leeward's Me Myself And I went BOB, Leeward's Best O'The Rest was BOS with CC and the junior bitch owned by Jutta Sohlman (Leaflet's Bichons) and I, Frittmi's Love Potion, was 2nd best bitch with res.CC. Thank you, Jutta, for handling Bonnie for me in the BOB competition!

22.05.2007

Casper arrived yesterday evening and he will be staying with us until Elina (Keymaker's) has a chance to take him to Oulu. Casper is our joint project to get some interesting addition to the gene pool of Finnish Bichons.

You will be seeing the rest of him in future shows. ;)

Pitea, Sweden 20.05.2007

On Sunday there was an all breed championship show and Lara and Noel decided to switch places in breed judging and in the group Lara was 4th best, which is a great end to the trip. The breed judge was Anna-Liisa Heikkinen and the group was judged by Ms. Annette Bystrup from Denmark. Again thanks and congrats, Elina! I don't have a phot from Sunday's show but just look the photo below again and this time go from right to left! :) :

Pitea, Sweden 19.05.2007

Elina showed he dogs in Sweden with excellen results, on Saturday there was a toy dog specialty and "Noel" (Ch Leeward' Babe Magnet) went all the way to Best In Show and this CC made him also Swedish champion. "Lara" (Ch Leeward's Xciting Mystery was BOS with CC and thus became a Swedish champion, too. The judge was Mr Tarmo Viirtela. Huge thanks and congratulations, Elina!!!

Helsinki 19.05.2007

The judge in Helsinki was Mogens Slot Hansen, "Levi" (Ch Leeward's Me Myself And I) decided that he had been washed and shown once too many within a week's time and would not behave; luckily "Eppu" (Ch Leeward's Trick Or Treat) alwasy behaves (wish Levi would learn from him!) so nicely and he ended up being 2nd best male and took the CACIB.

Ristiina 17.05.2007

We have a bank holiday today and there were 26 bichons entered to Ristiina. Our judge was an internationally well-known westie breeder, Mr Veli-Pekka Kumpumaki. "Levi" (Leeward's Me Myself And I went BOB with CC and that made Finnish Champion and later he was 2nd in group, too! The group judge was Ms Pirjo Aaltonen. My beautiful little "Bessie" (EuJW-06 Leeward's Be Still My Heart) was 2nd best bitch with res. CC. Thank you judges, that was what I needed after last Sunday's catastrophe :). Also, thank you Kirsi Raisanen for the great BOB-photo!

Salo 13.05.2007

Mother's day is a day when mother's should be pampered and they should be able to do what ever they want. What is what mothers want? If they are into dogs, then they want to show dogs - of course!

There was a show in Salo, there was a change of judge and pretty small entry. So our judge was Ms Liliane Hanniste from Estonia and the entry was 16. My Levi (Leeward's Me Myself And I) decided to give mom a special surprise. Imagine my horror, when the judge said: "Excellent bite, but one tooth is missing!" Well, I knew very well that there was nothing wrong with his teeth - or did I? Since the show in Lahti fortnight ago, Levi had somehow managed to broke his upper inscissor and I had no idea that something like this had happened... So it wasn't Levi's day...

Luckily Jutta Sohlman was showing our "Luna" (Swedish import Frittmis Love Potion) and Luna took her first CC with BOS! Thank you, Jutta, for showing my half, too!!! Below is Luna before the show.

The very next morning Levi went to see the vet and we had some x-rays taken, which showed that the roots of that tooth were still inside the jaw, which means that we shall have a KC confirmed veterinary certificate stating that the tooth is missing because of an accident and that should not cause any more problems at shows.

The interesting part of the story was, that when I said to the judge that the tooth had broken within last couple of weeks, she told me that: "If a tooth is broken then it is a bad tooth" Later in the evening I watched ice-hockey World Championship finals with my husband and wondered what those players would have said, had I told them that getting a hockey stick in your mouth is no reason for a tooth to fall out, it only happens because the tooth is bad! ;)

Lahti 29.04.2007

Lahti International Championship show was a very eventful and happy show for us, though I wasn't fully aware of happenings due to a terrible flu combined with hay fever... Imagine my ashtonishment when I was told that I handled the 2nd best bitch after I had told several people that I cannot possibly remember who were the 2nd and 3rd best bitches. And I also forgot to take my written judgements and what was even worse, I left my trolley at the parking place - luckily I have such wonderful friends: Thank you Susanna, Johanna, Pauliina and Anniina for fetching everything I left behind! Congratulations to the Aarnio girls and the Sjoblom family and Susanna Sillanpaa! Thank you all the numerous friends who were so kind and sent me photos - there was no shortage of photos this time!

Our judge was Ms. Helle Dan Paulsen from Denmark. The entry was 25 dogs and 30 bitches, there were no puppies at this show.

BOB and BIG-4 with Cacib was Ch Leeward's Trick Or Treat

The group judge was Mr Johan Juslin, who is not an easy gentleman to please and getting group placement under him is no piece of cake.

Litter sister to Trick Or Treat, Leeward's Tuff Cookie, placed herself as 2nd best bitch and she took the res. CC and res. cacib

and her daughter Leeward's Hazard To Myself was 4th best bitch - we kept it in the family! Rosa's litter sister Leeward's Holly Golightly was shown first time in junior and though she has got beautiful outline, she still needs to build up those muscles the rest of the family has :), Holly's owner, Marja-Leena Lappalainen, has proved that this is not such a difficult breed even for the beginner, if only one has the will to learn how to take care of the coat properly .

Kankaanpaa 22.04.2007

We had a lovely day at Kankaanpaa, our judge was mr Juha Putkonen, our Rosa (Leeward's Hazard To Myself) was entered first time in junior, she is now 9 months old. Rosa took the breed just like her dam did at her first show in junior and then went on as 2nd in group. The group was judged by Ms. Pirjo Aaltonen. Our breeder's group went BIS breeder's group judged by Ms. Anna-Liisa Heikkinen. Leeward's Trick Or Treat "Eppu" got his title of Finnish champion with BOS. Leeward' Me Myself And I celebrated his daughter's win by being 2nd best male and Leeward's Best O'The Rest made her debute by being 3rd best bitch, which was remarkable as her puppies are only 12 weeks old. Thank you ladies and gentleman for recognising the quality of our bichons! And thank you, Susanna Sillanpaa for taking such a good care of Eppu and Rosa. Congratulations and great big thank you, family Aarnio, for making your beloved pet a real showdog!

Kankaanpaa 22.04.2007

Judge: Juha Putkonen, Finland

BOB, CC, BIG-2 Leeward's Hazard To Myself

Best Bitch-3 Leeward's Best O'The Rest

BOS, CC, New CH Leeward's Trick Or Treat

Best Male-2, res.CC Leeward's Me Myself And I

From L to R: Leeward's Me Myself And I and Leeward's Trick Or Treat

Best In Show Breeder's Group Leeward's

Harstad, Norway 21.04.2007

Judge: Nils Molin, Sweden

BOS, CACIB;CC Leeward's Xciting Mystery

Best Male-2, res. cacib Leeward's Babe Magnet

Vaasa 14.04.2007

Judge: Gerald Hickey, Ireland

Best Bitch-2, res.-cacib Leeward's Xciting Mystery

Tampere Int. 24.3.2007
Judge for puppies: Inger Brodal Ronander, Norway

Judge for adults: Annika Ultveit-Moe, Sweden

Best Male-2, cacib, res. CC Leeward's Trick Or Treat

Best Bitch-4, res.CC Leeward's Be Still My Heart

From L to R: Jitterbop Mr Lordi, Leeward's Trick Or Treat,

Leeward's Me Myself And I

Turku INT. 28.1.2007
Judge: Marion Spavin, UK

Best Bitch-2, res.-cacib Leeward's Kisses'n Roses

Best Male-3, res.CC Leeward's Me Myself And I
BEst Male-4 Leeward's Watch My Grits

Kajaani INT 6.1.2007
46 bichons
Judge: Markku Kipina

BOB, CACIB, CC, New CH Leeward´s Babe Magnet

BOS, CACIB, CC, New CH Leeward´s Xciting Mystery
Best Bitch-2, Res. Cacib Leeward´s Arctic Folly

YEAR 2006

Helsinki, Winner Show 9.12.2006
Judge: Espen Engh, Norway

Best Male-2, CC, Cacib Leeward´s Trick Or Treat

Jyväskylä 19.11.2006
Judge: Hans Lehtinen, Finland

ROP-VETERAN Leeward´s Peak Performer
Best Bitch-2, Res. CC, Res.Cacib Leeward´s Be Still My Heart

12.11.2006

The World Winner Show 2006 has been held in Poznan, Poland, the entry was to my knowleadge 48 and the judge was Ms Elżbieta Junikiewicz. Two of our Bichons were entered:

Int & Fin & S & N & Dk & Est Ch KBHW-04 NORDW-05 EuW06 EstW-06 Leeward's Prove The Point "Samu" can now add WW2006 to his already impressive list of titles (which I am never able to recall :) ) as well!!! Samu took also the CACIB and BOB.

Fin & S & N Ch EuW2006 Leeward's Arctic Folly "Cheri" got the bitch WW2006 title with CACIB, too. Cheri also became an International Champion.

As far as I know, both Samu and Cheri got also the titles of Polish Champion.

Thank you Elina for all your hard work, again and congratulations to you, Kimmo and the Kuoppala family!

My thanks go also to all our numerous friends, this year has been a year to remember, especially because of all your support!!!

05.11.2006

There are not much news to tell, the show season is over and we have only two shows left this year. However we got a litter of boys (naturally, when I had planned on leaving a little girl home) and there are two boys available for responsible and loving homes.

Kuvassa ovat vastasyntyneet poikapennut, joista kaksi etsivät vielä omaa vastuuntuntoista ja rakastavaa kotiaan. Pyydämme pennuista kiinnostuneita kuitenkin harkitsemaan tarkasti koiran ja erityisesti tämän rodun hankintaa - koira ei ole lelu, jolla voi kätevästi hoitaa joululahjapulmat!

04.11.2006

Fin & S Ch Leeward's Antonio Beareras paid a visit to Estonia and can now add a title of Estonian Champion before his name as well - Congratulations Mirjha & Niilo!!! Yhe judge was Ms Gloria Geringer from the USA.

Although I do love all my puppy owners and am very grateful for all the hard work they do, it would be nice to get photos from the actual shows - it really isn'ts so easy to update these pages without any material (Mirja kept demanding an update, but never sent any material...). ;)

08.10.2006

The show season is over, we have only a couple of shows left this year: there was an International Championship Show in Oulu judged by Mr Harto Stockmari. Our dogs did very well again. Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point was BOS and Fin & S & N Ch EuW06 Leeward's Arctic Folly was 2nd best bitch - congratulations Elina & Tarja!

24.09.2006

We were showing in an island of Aland, there were bichons from Sweden, too. Our judge was Ms Phyllis Poduschka-Aigner from Austria. Our little "Bessie" EuJW-06 flew around the ring and took the breed with CC and CACIB and "Leevi" Leeward's Me Myself And I was no worse, he went BOS with CC and CACIB. I was travelling with "Tilda's", Leeward's Tuff Cookie, owner Carola and Tilda also did very well considering that her puppies are 10 weeks old now - Tilda was 3rd best bitch. Thank you Carola for being such a good company and Jaana Karenmaa-Nurminen (Diamella) for handling Leevi for me in the BOB-competition.

17.09.2006

We had a show in Helsinki, our judge was Mr Juha Putkonen. This is getting boring; Leeward's Trick Or Treat "Eppu" took the breed again with BOB and the CC - though I am sure that Eppu's family is always as excited and Susanna did super job again. Leeward's Watch My Grits "Leevi the II" decided to behave beautifully and competed well with Eppu and was 2nd best male. Leeward's Mary Christmas "Nella" had a bit of a morning sickness and wasn't quite as willing to give her best, so she ended up being 2nd best female. Our breeder's group was BOB, as well. Not a bad day :)

10.09.2006

This weekend's show was held in Porvoo, the judge was Juha Kares. Again "Eppu" Leeward's Trick Or Treat did it! Thank you and congratulations Susanna and Aarnio girls for Eppu's BOB and CC!

02.09.2006

There was an all breed show in Helsinki, bichons frisés were judged by Mr Andreas Schemel from Austria. "Eppu", Leeward's Trick Or Treat, took his 2nd CC with BOS. Eppu has been shown only 4 times in his life, so he really is doing exceptionally well! Thank you and congratulations Susanna and all the Aarnio girls!!!

In the meanwhile

The show season is slowing down and to my ashtonishment I have realized that our garbage shelter has her own fan club, so here she is in her new and improved look :)

The more we win, the more we are in need of a garbage shelter: amazingly people who haven't even been at the shows seem to know what really happened in the ring - it seems to be impossible to think that dogs can win simply because they are good and worthy specimens of the breed.

20.08.2006

Today there were two shows where Leeward's bichons were present: in Finland the show was held in Heinola and the judge was Mr Joachim Weinberg from Germany. Leeward's Trick Or Treat was BOB with CC - congratulations to Aarnio family and great big thank you to Susanna Sillanpaa for trimming and handling "Eppu" so beautifully! It is so nice to have such a good puppy owners and friends!

The other show was Estonian Winner Show in Tallinn, the judge was Mr Kari Jarvinen from Finland. There were four Leeward's bichons present and they took both the adult winner titles :) - Fin & N Ch Leeward's Kisses'n Roses owned by Jari Jaakkola was BOB with CACIB and then she ended up as 2nd in group! 2nd best female with res. CACIB was NordJW-05 Leeward's Xciting Mystery, Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point was BOS and Leeward's Babe Magnet was 2nd best male with CACIB. Congratulations and thank you Jari and Elina - I am so happy for you and because of you!

13.08.2006

13th has always been said to be a bad day and that it seemed to be at first, but fortunately it was a lucky number for Niilo and Nella. I had promised to take them to a show in Raisio, because both owners were busy elsewhere. Our judge was Mr Tarmo Viirtela. Nella, Leeward's Mary Christmas, took the CC with BOB and Niilo, Leeward's Antonio Beareras, was 2nd best male with CC, which made him up to a Finnish and Swedish champion. Leeward's Topsy Turvy, Topi, was beautifully presented by his young owner, Saara, and ended up being 3rd best male in their very first dog show ever.

4.-6.07.2006

Again I stayed home building a patio with my husband, but luckily my wonderful puppy owners can manage quite well without me. There were three shows held in Kuopio; on Friday the judge was Mr Harry O'Donoghue from Ireland. Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point took the breed and won also the group. NordJW-05 Leeward's Xciting Mystery was BOS and Fin & S & N Ch EuW-06 Leeward's Arctic Folly was 2nd best female.

Leeward's breeder's group was BIS - thank you girls and Kimmo!!!

On Saturday, the judge was Mrs Elsbeth Clerc from Switzerland. This time NordJW-05 Leeward's Xciting Mystery was BOB with CC and CACIB and 3rd in group. Fin & S & N Ch EuW-06 Leeward's Arctic Folly was 2nd best female. Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point was 2nd best male and Leeward's Babe Magnet was 4th best male.

On Sunday the judge was Mr Ove Germundsson from Sweden. Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point took the breed with 4th in group, Leeward's Babe Magnet was 2nd best male with CC. NordJW-05 Leeward's Xciting Mystery was 3.rd best female and Fin & S & N Ch EuW-06 Leeward's Arctic Folly was 4th best female.

The summer has been incredible and I have all the reason to be grateful both to the judges and my puppy owners!!!

29.07.2006

The weather was again beautiful in Mikkeli, where there was an International Championship Show, our judge was a well-known all-rounder Mrs Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen. Her BOB was Multi Ch Multi Winner Leeward's Prove The Point, the CC and eventually also the Cacib was won by Leeward's Babe Magnet, Leeward's Me Myself And I was 3rd best male. EuJW-06 Leeward's Be Still My Heart took the BOS with CC and Cacib and Fin & S & N Ch EuW-06 Leeward's Arctic Folly was 4th best bitch. Our breeder's group ended up as BIS-2 and we got a lovely critique from our judge who compared the group to sugarcubes, all sweet and similar!

23.07.2006

I wasn't able to update my pages for a few days, which has especially infuriated Mirja, the owner of Leeward's Antonio Beareras, since he took the CC with 2nd best male in Mantsala under Mrs Maria Kalo from Hungary, "Niilo" was handled by Jutta - congratulations and sorry for the delay, Mirja and thank you, Jutta! :) I do assure you that I spent the days without the internet in a constructive way (we have been building a Miss Finland of the garbage shelters...).

As I do not have any new photo of "Niilo", I'll show you the garbage shelter (well, "Niilo" IS even cuter): ; )

There was also another show in the same day, way up north, the judge was Mr Goran Bodegard from Sweden. Elina was supposed to be working that day, but being Elina she even managed to combine her work with the show: Fin & N & S Ch EuW-06 Leeward's Arctic Folly took the breed and Leeward's Babe Magnet was BOS with the CC. This is good, but even better is that Cheri's owner, Tarja, seldom handles herself and this time she had to take Cheri to the group all by herself and Mrs Chris Lummelampi gave Cheri 2nd in Group - I am so happy for you, Tarja!!! This is a nice reminder to those people, who keep on claiming that the faces win - a good dog wins, no matter who is in the end of the leash! It only takes a good judge to recognize the quality and thank goodness we seem to have plenty of good judges around.

16.07.2006

Today's show was held in Pietarsaari and Mr Tarmo Viirtela judged again (after this weekend he must be pretty fed-up with Leeward's bichons ;-) ):

Multi Ch Multi Winner Leeward's Prove The Point was BOB and 2nd in group!

Leeward's Babe Magnet was 2nd best dog with CC and Leeward's Bear With Me was 3rd best dog. Fin & N & S Ch Leeward's Arctic Folly was BOS and Leeward's Xciting Mystery was 2nd best bitch with the CC. Leewards breeder's group was BIS-breeder's group.

Thank you and congratulations Elina, Tarja and Anna! And thank you once again, Johanna Kuoppala for the photos!

15.07.2006

Jutta showed her girl "Krisse", Leeward's Ringside Rose, in Helsinki under Mr Tarmo Viirtela, with very nice results: CC with BOS. That was well done Jutta and Krisse - congratulations!

09.07.2006

There was an International Championship show in Pitea in Sweden, the judge was Christian Stavarache from Romania. The entry was 26. Fin & N Ch Leeward's Arctic Folly was BOB with CC and Cacib and she also got the Swedish Champion title. Leewad's Babe Magnet was BOS with CC and Cacib. Cheri won the group, too!!! Congratulations Elina and Tarja!

08.07.2006

Finland has had a heatwave for several weeks now (over 30 degrees oc celsius) and I decided to let my own Leevi and Bessie take a rest, since they have more than enough CC's. We had a show in Salo, the judge was Mr Bo Skalin from Sweden, the entry was 20. I handled Leeward's Troublemaker and this time he was no trouble at all (must have been the heat!) and took the breed with CC. Ch Leeward's June Playmate was 2nd best bitch, Leeward's Ringside Rose was 3rd best bitch and our baby Leeward's Bearfoot Dancer was 4th best bitch.

02.07.2006

Elina showed again, this time in Ylivieska, the judge was Mrs Karin Bergbom. Multi Ch Multi Winner Leeward's Prove The Point took the breed with 2nd in Group. Leeward's Xciting Mystery was 2nd best bitch with CC, Ch Leeward's Arctic Folly was 4th best bitch. Our breeder's group was 3. Best In Show. Thank you Elina for showing the group and congratulations on Samu's success!

01.07.2006

Our family is having summer holiday, but as I had earlier promised to handle a bitch of our breeding, I took a trip to Pori. There was a change of judge, the judge was now Mr Paavo Mattila and the entry was 20. Leeward's Mary Christmas was 2nd best bitch and took the CC. Good girl Nella!

There was a group show in Pieksamaki and Elina showed there. The judge was Mrs Anna-Liisa Heikkinen. Leeward's Xciting Mystery "Lara" took the breed and the group and ended up being 2. Best In Show - way to go Lara! Leeward's Babe Magnet was BOS.

25.06.2006

Midsummer is one of the biggest holidays in Finland, so we did not show then. Elina shows when ever there is a show, but she had a bad : ) day: Int Ch etc. EuW-06 etc. Leeward's Prove The Point was 2nd best male and Fin & N Ch EuW-06 Leeward's Arctic Folly was 2nd best bitch. The judge was Marit Sunde from Norway and the entry was 36. Well, it is good that somebody keeps us humble.

18.06.2006

"Niilo" Leeward's Antonio Beareras competed in Avesta in Sweden. He was expertly handled by Jutta Tihverainen, Leaflet's Bichons, to the BOB with CACIB. Thank you Jutta!!!

"Inka" Leeward's June Playmate came back after maternity leave and attended to a show in Tuuri, the judge was Marjatta Pylvanainen-Suorsa, entry was 27. Inka took her title with 2nd best bitch - congratulations Minna & Inka!

17.06.2006

We had terribly hot weather; the show was in Forssa, entry was 27 and our judge was another Italian gentleman, Mr Giovanni Battista Tabo. We had several youngsters in the ring and they all did well. "Leevi" Leeward's Me Myself And I was BOB, "Bessie" EuJW06 Leeward's Be Still My Heart was BOS, Leeward's Mary Christmas was 3rd best bitch. The weather was so hot that I decided to skip the big ring - it isn't fun anymore when both dogs and owners are close to have a sun stroke. :)

Thank you, Sanna from Sugerin Bichons, for helping me with the BOB/ BOS!

11.06.2006

Finland hosted the European Winner Show, the entry was 53, our judge was Mr Paolo Dondina from Italy.

Altogether we had a fabulous day, everything we showed was placed very well: Leeward's Me Myself And I was 2nd in junior males and took res.CC, Leeward's Babe Magnet was 2nd in intermediate males. Leeward's Xciting Mystery won intermediate bitches and took res.CC. Leeward's Tuff Cookie won open bitches. BOB breeder's group Leeward's Bichons.

Then to the titles:

European Winner 2006 Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point

European Winner 2006 Fin & N Ch Leeward's Arctic Folly

European Junior Winner 2006 Leeward's Be Still My Heart

My little baby "Bessie" Leeward's Be Still My Heart showed everybody, that her name is not a coincidence! She really made my heart stop still, when the judge made her BOB over the adults!!!

Bessie's judgement: "Real young beauty, well put down. Excellent standing and moving. Feminine with great personality. Well presented. Moves well."

Thank you Mr Dondina for recognizing her quality!

We had also BOB-breeders group - THANK YOU Tarja, Elina & Jari for the excellent job again!

10.06.2006

The Bichon Frisé Club of Finland held it's Specialty, the judge was MR Terry Holgate from UK (Clanmarret Bichons), the entry was 75. We had a lovely day with plenty of joy and loads of tears from the winner and the breeder - way to go Hanna & Satu :)

BIS was Ladykiller's Mighty Fabulous

3rd best male was Leeward's Me Myself and I

BOS was Ch Leeward's Arctic Folly

2nd best bitch was Leeward's Be Still My Heart with CC

4th best bitch was Leeward's Xciting Mystery with res.CC

BIS-puppy was Moonshine     -    GO Carola!

BIS-breeder         Leeward's Bichons

Thank you VERY much all my puppy owners for all your efforts!!!

04.06.2006

As I was celebrating at my friends', Elina (who never gets tired of showing ;) ) showed in Mantta under Mr Paavo Mattila. And again I have plenty to be grateful of: "Cheri" Leeward's Arctic Folly took the breed and gained her title (this was her 1st show after her 2nd birthday). Congratulations to her owners Family Kuoppala! Elina's own "Samu" Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point (sorry Elina, I still cannot remember everything!) was BOS and to make it even better "Noel" Leeward's Babe Magnet was 2nd best male with his 2nd CC (there were other competitiors as well...). Cheri went on to BIG-4 and even our breeder's group was BIS-4. Thank you Elina, Tarja, Johanna and Marjo!

28.05.2006

Elina continued showing in Joensuu, today poor Samu had to be content for being 2nd best male, but luckily the winner was in the same household, this time it was young "Noel" Leeward' Babe Magnet, who took the BOB and his first CC, and "Lara" Leeward's Xciting Mystery was BOS with her 2nd CC. The judge was Mr Markku Kipina.

"Toby" Leeward's Troublemaker had spent the weekend in the boot camp at the breeder's and finally it paid off: Toby was BOB with his first CC - hopefully he keeps in mind what he has learnt so that we shall see him winning again. "Tilda" Leeward's Tuff Cookie was no worse than her brother, Tilda took her 4th CC with BOS. "Niilo" Leeward's Antonio Beareras was 2nd best male (unfortunately we had hale whilst he was in the ring!) and Wilma "Ch Leeward's Kisses'n Roses was 2nd best bitch. Our judge was Ms Pirjo Aaltonen.

27.05.2006

I showed "Toby" Leeward's Troublemaker and "Tilda" Leeward's Tuff Cookie in Riihimaki. Toby according to his name missed a CC because of not behaving in the best male ring, he ended up being 3rd best male, Tilda did very well again and took the CC with 2nd best bitch. The judge was Vija Klucniece from Latvia.

BUT Elina was showing her gang in Joensuu. under Mrs Marjatta Pylvanainen-Suorsa. Multi Ch Leeward's Prove the Point took the breed as he has done so many times before. Then he continued to win the group under Mrs Kari Engh from Norway and finally went BEST IN SHOW   under a well known Finnish all rounder Mrs Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen. Although Elina has done a lot of winning with her bichons over the years, this was her first BIS and I can very well remember the feeling. I do hope that Elina wins many more with the ones that I have bred and also under her brand new very own affix, Keymaker's. Congratulations Elina!

25.05.2006

I had an early start to Jamsankoski in Central Finland, but it was worth waking up: "Leevi" Leeward's Me Myself and I took his 3rd CC with BOS and "Bessie" Leeward's Be Still My Heart was 2nd best bitch. Congratulations Katja and "Aamu" for your last CC for the championship and with BOB, too!

22.05.2006

Again I have been very busy, but during the last ten days it has also happened quite a bit. I would like to sincerely thank all those numerous people who have mailed me or phoned after the Lahti show for support!

Helsinki International Ch Show 21.05.2006 judge Mr Terence Burgess, UK (breed specialist Dobrugh-Bichons)

Leeward's Arctic Folly with Elina, our judge Mr Terence Burgess and Leeward's Me Myself and I with the breeder

BOB, CC, CACIB Leeward's Arctic Folly

Judge's comment:Excellent bitch. Beautiful head. Large dark eyes. Good pigment throughout. Lovely outline when stood. Super neck. Beautifully presented. A real showgril!

BOS, CC, CACIB Leeward's Me Myself and I

Judge's comment: Another very nice quality male. The best head I have seen so far with melting expression. Darkest of pigment. Wonderful density of coat. Presented to perfection.

BOB Breeder's group Kennel Leeward's

Judge's comment: Beautiful exhibits of this kennel. Heads pigments and eyes to die for. Very typy wonderful ice white coats and suberb pigments. Was a pleasure to go over them.

Rauma Ch Show 20.05.2006 judge Lilliane De Ridde-Onghena, Belgium

Only "Tilda" Leeward's Tuff Cookie was entered, but that was enough, Tilda took her 2nd CC with her owner Carola - way to go, girls!

Thursday 18.05.06 There was a small addition to our forces: little "Luna" Frittmis Love Potion came to Finland from Mia Hedman's Frittmis kennel in Sweden. Luna is co-owned with kennel Leaflet's. Luna is sired by Ch Leeward's Driving Her Crazy and her dam is Ch Frittmis Girl Power. Thank you Anna Nikkanen for your assistance! And thank you Mia for this little devil...

Hamina Ch. Show 14.05.2006, judge Mrs Karin Bergbom, wasn't quite as good ;)

Our own "Leevi" Leeward's Me Myself and I was placed 3rd best male and "Bessie" Leeward's Be Still My Heart, was 2nd best female. Congratulations go to Jitterbop bichons!

Oulu Ch. Show on 13th of May, 2006, judge Mr Juha Kares, was a very good day!

Leeward's Prove The Point with Elina, the judge Mr Juha Kares

and Leeward's Arctic Folly with her owner Tarja

BOB and BIG-3 CC Leeward's Arctic Folly

3rd best bitch Leeward's Xciting Mystery

BOS Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point

3rd best male Leeward's Babe Magnet

BOB-puppy Leeward's Bear With Me

BIS-3 Breeders group Kennel Leeward's

Thank you Elina for making this happen and my warmest congratulations to the Kuoppala family who are the proud owners of "Cheri" Leeward's Arctic Folly! Cheri even managed to get placed in the group despite of heavy rain and we all know how bichons tend to loose their some of their charm when wet...

Also congratulations to Anna Mattila, who has taken such a good care of the puppy "Lenni" Leeward's Bear With Me!

And finally; Thank you, judge Juha Kares, of all the nice placings and especially of the lovely comments of my breeder's group!

Judge's comment on Leeward's Arctic Folly:

Erinomaisen laadukas todella kaunis tyylikäs mutta riittävän vahva hyvin ilmeikäs narttu. Erinomainen profiili ja kaula, hyvä rintakehä, hyvä lanne, sopusuhtaisesti. kulmautunut. takaosa. Aivan erinomainen profiili. Liikkeessä koira säilyttää erinomaisen profiilinsa hyvin. Etuliike saa vielä vakiintua. Todella puhutteleva profiili. Koira on täynnä laatua.

Extremely high class truly beautiful and stylish but also strong enough very expressive bitch. Excellent profile and neck, good chest, good loins, very well balanced rear. While moving she keeps her excellent profile well. Front needs to tighten. Truly beautiful profile. This bitch is full of quality.

And of the breeder's group:

Todella laadukkaita korkeatasoisia maailmanluokan bichoneita. Aivan erinomaisia mittasuhteita ja koirat täynnä laatua. Ryhmää vaikea arvostella, koska en saa silmiäni irti yhdestä. Haluan nöyrimmin onnitella tätä todella asiansa osaavaa kasvattajaa näin laadukkaasta kasvatustyöstä. Toivon kasvattajalle paljon onnea ja voimia jatkaa suurenmoista työtään myös tulevina vuosina.

Group of truly high quality world class bichons. Excellent proportions and dogs full of quality. It is hard to judge this group because I cannot get my eyes off the winner. I would like most humbly congratulate the breeder, who knows what she is doing, for such a high quality breeding job. I wish all the luck for the breeder and plenty of strenght to continue her marvellous work in the years to come.

25.04.2006

I haven'been able to update my pages for a long time, but I have no regrets for that: the reason is the best possible - our daughter, Julianna was born on the 6th of February, 2006.

The dogs have also made us proud and happy, there are numerous wins and new titles both by older ones and newcomers, to mention some of them:

Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point, Fin & S & N & Dk Ch Leeward's Scarlett O'Hair, Leeward's Arctic Folly, Leeward's Xciting Mystery and Leeward's Babe Magnet all handled by Elina Keinanen.

Int & Usa & Arg & Fin & N Ch WW-05 Leeward's Chick Magnet handled by Anibal Faria and the breeder.

Leeward's Me Myself And I, Leeward's Tuff Cookie and Leeward's Be Still My Heart all handled by the breeder.

I thought that I had a lovely day at the International Championship show at Lahti on the 23rd of April, when my junior male, Leeward' Me Myself And I "Leevi", was BOB and my gorgeous little girl, Leeward's Be Still My Heart "Bessie", was BOS.

Leeward's Me Myself And I with Jaana, our Judge Mrs Annukka Paloheimo and Leeward' Be Still My Heart with Elina Keinanen

Leeward' Me Myself and I

But life is not just walking on roses, unfortunately some of our competitors do not feel that their dogs are good enough to compete with us, so their owners decided that they need to help them by making protests - however I am certain that when the KC of Finland has made a full investigation about the matter, these people will just have to concentrate on breeding better dogs and get their wins like all the rest of us :)

Madeline Albright has once said: "There is a special place in hell for women who do not help each other" - so Bon Voyage, ladies!

Well, to add some salt to the wounds, Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point was 2nd best male!

Thank you Mrs Annukka Paloheimo for recognizing the quality of our bichons!

Leeward's Me Myself and I &

Multi Ch Leeward's Prove The Point

8.8.2005

I owe a great big thank you to Mirja Maenpaa for the facelift of my homepages (wish she could do something for me, too...).

Mirja is the best puppy owner one can ever wish for, she got bachelor's degree from the Helsinki University just to be better able to work as my "fur assistant" (fur assistant is a person who picks up the fur I have trimmed off), she never tells me to the face what she thinks of me, when I tell her that there is yet another tiny mat in her dog's coat (actually I seldom get that pleasure nowadays) and her sense of humour never fails even during the long and sometimes too eventful jorneys to the shows - THANK YOU MIRJA!

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of celebrating my 100th champion Bichon Frisé and for that, I owe more thank yous to all of my puppy owners both home and abroad - THANK YOU ALL for taking such a good care of my puppies and being such a good friends during the last 24 years!