NEWS

10.9.
Team Tindra came into being at Club Show in June 2010. After that I have handled Tindra in the shows. Our goal has been that some day she will be FI CH Finngreen Tinkerbell. At all breed show Porvoo our dream came true and Tindra got her third CC :) Tindra's owner Ann Marie has groomed her for every show and kept her in excellent condition. I have had the easiest part just show her beauty in the ring.

FI CH Finngreen Tinkerbell "Tindra"

11.7.2010 Karjaa, Helina Jürgens-Simberg EE, CC BOS
13.11.2010 Kouvola, Paula Rekiranta FI, CC BOB
10.9.2011 Porvoo, Jukka Kuusisto FI, CC BOS

Qualified in field by her owner

4.9.
Sune was in his first trial, which was a blood tracking test. He did an excellent job and got 48 points out of 50. This means that he achieved the open class first prize. He was also the best dog in his class and won the Hercules-trophy, which is a challenge cup for the best open class dog at local retriever club's championship test.

Sune with his trophies

3.7.
Ture was first time in intermediate class (open in Finland) WT and I was so nervous and excited.The test started with a water line and Ture did not listen me at all, because I was so nervous. Ture tried to find dummy on his own but no dummy and zero points. Then I calmed down a little bit and next points were much better. He got 18+17+15=50 points. Now I know that he can, I just need to trust him!

19.6.
Ture participated to a tracking test and did get a one more winner class first prize to his account.

5.6.
The first show with own boys for this year and I had Linus and Sune with me. Linus was 2nd in veteran class with cc-quality and 4th best dog.

Sune did get a very good and a comment "needs time to mature".

Sune 17 months

14.5.
Linus celebrates his 10th birthday!

3.5.2011
Linus' and Sune's eyes were checked and both have clear eyes

 

17.10.
End of the test season was this year at a Working Test in Hauho. Ture participated last time in the novice class and only 4 dogs out of 14 managed to get result in this test. Ture was on of them and got the points 16+17+14+12=59 and the 2nd prize (Plac. 3./14). Only one point kept us out of the final! The test were judged by Lydia Goossens (BE), Philip Bollen (BE), Stefaan Bollen (BE) ja Thomas Bouyn (FR).

Kuvat: Maarit Nikkanen

9.10.
At a Working Test in Padasjoki we were lucky all the way, this time even in the final. Ture's points were 19+16+15+12+16=78 and a result was the 1st prize in the novice class! Tures's placement was 2./10 and the test was judged by Mika Lappalainen.

25.9.
Autumn is here and so are Working Tests too. Ture participated in Inkoo and managed to get points 12+13+17+15=57, which were enough to the 2nd prize in the novice class. Ture's placement was 3./15. Judges were Pauliina Ahola ja Miso Sipola.

4.9.
Linus was showing again and this time at Speciality Show in Kirkkonummi. He was the 2nd with excellent in the veteran class. The dogs were judged by J. Crang.

1.8.
August were started at Speciality Show in Joensuu. Linus was BIS-veteran and the 2nd best dog. The dogs were judged by Sue Barnes, kennel Millgreen

"Lovely head & expression with good pigment.
Good lenght of neck. Ex. front angulation.
Level topline & tail wellset. Ex. bend of stifle
Good feet. In lovely coat & condition.
Moved very well. A very lovely veteran."

Multi CH Tottelina Quickstep & CH Gladtail Heaven Sent

29.7.
Altough day was very warm, my lovely veteran Linus had a good show day at Summer Open Show. He won BIS-veteran, as he did last year too. Linus was also the 4th best dog. Goldens were judged by Jane Clark, kennel Trewater.

"Dark eye, nice maskuline head, good shoulder angluation,
nicely presented, level topline and good tailset.
Strong well turned hindquarters."

CH Karvin Ring Ring & Multi CH Tottelina Quickstep
Photo: Vicki Ahlström

BIS-vet Linus
Photo: Vicki Ahlström

25.7.
Very warm and hot day! Ture had day's last track and I noticed that he got tired during the tracking. But he managed to track his third 1st pize and is now NORD & FI & SE & NO Tracking Champion!

NORD & FI & SE & NO TrCH Ture

8.7.
Ture participated to a Working Test in Mustiala. Ture got good points 17+17+15+15=64 and we had a place in a final. In the final our luck turned and Ture did not get the dummy up, altough he tried hard. So no result for Ture in the beginners class.

13.6.
Ture participated to a tracking test and got the 2nd prize in the winner class.

6.6.
We spent a nice day at GRC's Club Show in Espoo. Goldens were judged by Li-Marie Carlson, kennel Tartuff's, Sweden. My newcomer Sune (Golden Mountain Spring's Xpeditious) was in his first show and he was 4th in his class (Puppies 5-7 months) and got HP. Grand old man Linus won the senior class and in the final rings he was 3rd best dog and BIS-senior!

Multi CH Tottelina Quickstep & Sarnell Just For Me
Photo: Li-Marie Carlson, kennel Tartuff's

"9-årig av utmärk typ. Still going strong.
Härligt topline. Välvinklad fram o bak.
Välkroppad. Rör sig utmärkt. Härlig helhet."

29.5.
We had also a tracking test for both boys on our trip in Norway and the test was in Holmestrand. Both boys did well and they managed to get the 1st prizes! This gave Linus his titles NORD & NO Tracking Champion! Ture still needs one 1st prize in Finland to finish all his Tracking Champion titles. Linus was judged by Lars Hjelmtvedt and Ture by Snorre Moe.

Boys with 1st prizes :)

23.5.
On the other show day Linus won his class again and was BOB-vet. In the final ring Linus got placement BIS-2 veteran. Both breed and BIS-veteran was judged by Keith Young, GB.

Today Ture was the 3rd in the working class.

22.5.
Our first show day in Norway at Retriever Speciality Show. Linus won the veteran class and wasi BOB-vet. Later he achieved placement BIS-4 veteran. Breed judge was Malcolm Godefroy GB, kennel Fenwood and BIS-veteran was judged by Per Iversen NO.

Ture also participated and he got a blue ribbon.

9.5.2010
Ture's first tracking test for this season was succesfull. Ture got the 1st prize in winner class and needs only one more to finish his tracking champion title.

May 2 x WT
Ture started his new season in two working tests. We did not have any luck with us and Ture did not get any prizes.

Photo: Maarit Nikkanen

10.1.2010
A new year is here again! My own boys are still having winter holiday but Ture's puppies from his first litter were in the puppy show. Three puppies were shown and they all got placement in their classes.

Dog puppies 5 - 7 months:
Rushes High Voltage 2nd with hp
Rushes Hardy Adventure 3rd

Bitch puppies 5 - 7 months:
Rushes High Arctic 2nd

Rushes High Voltage 5 months
(Solstrimmans Wild Adventure x Solstrimmans Arctic Aquamarine)

Rushes High Arctic 5 months
(Solstrimmans Wild Adventure x Solstrimmans Arctic Aquamarine)

10.10.
It was Ture's turn to prove that he really is a retriever. He did, what he can and is now qualified in the field! Now doors are open to official cold game tests. Next season I will start with Ture in the beginners class.

23.8.
It was Ture's turn to be in action this weekend. Ture took part to the tracking test and a result was something I have alredy waited. Ture took his first the 1st prize from the winner class. The test was in Virttaa and judge was ms Mari Mamia.

16.8.
Very rainy show day in Ikaalinen but Linus did't mind the weather. He was BOS and BOB-vet again. Goldens were judged by ms Saija Juutilainen. In the final ring Linus was BIS-3vet, judged by Annaliisa Heikkinen.

A photo from last weekend, when sun was shining
Photo: Anna & Ramin Miraftabi

8.-9.8.
Warm and sunny show weekends are just made for Linus! Again Linus did his best on both days :) On Saturday Linus was BOS and BOB-veteran at Mäntyharju All Breed Show. Goldens were judged by ms Jaana Hartus.

On Sunday we were in Suonenjoki. There were a Group Show, where Agneta Cardell kennel Dasty judged Goldens. Linus was the 4th best dog and BOB-veteran. There were one dog in her season in the final ring, so Linus really was flying... But luckily he concenrated to showing from time to time and this gave to him a BIS-veteran placement! The final ring were judged by mr Harto Stockmari.

"Lovely head and expression. Beautiful neck and shoulder.
Well angulated front and rear. A little short in croup.
Excellent ribcage and body. Excellent bone, feet and coat.
Lovely veteran in good condition."

BIS-vet Multi CH Tottelina Quickstep Suonenjoki 9.8.2009
Photo: Monica Salmi

BOS Multi CH Tottelina Quickstep BOB CH Gladtail Opium Kiss
Mäntyharju 8.8.2009
Photo: Monica Salmi

31.7.
Ture's and Koru's puppies were born. Result was two dogs and four bitches.Young dad is doing fine ;)

For more information visit kennel Rushes.

23.7.
Linus took part to Summer Golden Show, which is a Open Show for Goldens. Linus won the veteran class with HP and in the end of the day he was BIS-veteran! Show was judged by ms Riitta Niemelä, kennel Morrini.

BIS-vet Multi CH Tottelina Quickstep BIS2-vet BH Misstep's Farfalle
Kuva: Marika Kumpurinne-Harju

We have also heard some good news. Ture's first litter is coming! For more information visit kennel Rushes.

12.7.
Linus won the veteran class and was BOS-veteran at Karjaa All Breed Show. Judge was ms Leila Kärkäs.

5.7.
Linus was the 3rd best dog and BOB-veteran at Hyvinkää All Bredd Show. Judge was mr Filip Johnsson, kennel Dainty's

"8-årig veteran av utmärkt typ och i utmärkt kondition.
Maskulint huvud med härligt uttryck. Utmärkt hals,
rygglinje och vinklar. Utmärkt kropp och rörelser."

BOB-vet Multi CH Tottelina Quickstep BOS-vet CH Joystep's Ideal Jazz
Photo: Tuuli Nurminen

Linus' "official veteran pic"
Photo: Piia Serguskin

30.6.
Sun was shining, when Ture had his two years birthday party. The birthday was celebrated with a strawberry cake.

Birthday-Boy is a little bit tired but his guest is very eager :)

28.6.
Ture was tracking the first time in the winner class. The tracking day was very warm, you can even say that it was hot, but Ture managed to track the second prize with 37 points. Now we just wait autumn and cooler weather to continue this hobby.

13.6.
My dream came true today at the field trial test! It was really a Linus' day and he did a very good job. This gave him the 1st prize from the open class! This means that Linus now a full Swedish Champion = Se CH! Training seems to work :)

30.-31.5.
What a weekend! Weather was warm and sunny and we spent the hole weekend at the dog shows. On Saturday was Golden Speciality Show in Vantaa. Linus participated first time to the veteran class with good success. He got excellent and was 3rd in the class. Judge was mr Richard Edwards, GB, kennel Lovehayne.

Despite the warm weather Linus was on good show mood even on Sunday. This time he was BOB and BOB-veteran! And when Linus is going on nothing can stop him! In the final rings Linus was the 3rd in the group and the 2nd best veteran! Breed was judged by mr Harto Stockmari, group by mr Markku Santamäki and BIS-veteran by ms Lena Danker.

Linus at Golden Special 30.5.
Photo: Tiina Valonen

27.5.2009
I have added some new pics to Ture's own page. Also missing pics from this news page have been updated.

14.5.2009
Linus is celebrating his 8th birthday today! But Linus knows that age is only numbers and it is all about the attitude!

3.5.2009
A new official trial season was opened on this weekend! Ture opened it and participated to a tracking test. Ture was on good tracking mood and got his second 1st prize from the open class. This means that Ture has now right to participate to the winner class! Ture's judge was ms Taina Ketola

5.4.2009
Ture took part to an unofficial dummy test (Pirkan Damit), which is a team competition for the young retrievers under 22 months. There are 3 dogs in a one team and Ture was a member of the Golden Ring's team. Other members were Goldgingers Big Bad Wolf & Helka and Goldgingers Minnie Mouse & Anna-Leena. All our dogs had a good day and they did really good job. But still it was a big suprise that our team won the hole competition!

Our winning team: Vili & Helka, Sintti & Anna-Leena and Ture & I
Photo: Maija Päivärinta

31.3.2009
Ture was chosen as a Tracking Newcomer of the year 2008 by our local Golden Retriever Club.

21.2.2009
It is nice to start a new year with good results! Ture's hips and elbows were x-rayed in January. The evaluation of the Finnish Kennel Club gave Ture B hips and 0 elbows. Also eyes were checked and they were clear.

Boys are having winter fun!

28.9.2008
It was Ture's turn to took part to tracking test. This was his first tracking test in Finland and it was also Golden Ring's Championship Trial. Ture did his best and took the 1st prize with 41 points. He was also the best dog in the open class! Judge was mr Juhani Heikniemi.

27.9.2008
Linus took the 3rd prize in the field trial Open class. Judge was mr Harri Sivén.

23.8.2008
We had a wonderful trip to Sweden! We visited Linus' breeder Susanne and took part to tracking test. Linus tracked the 1st prize and is now also Swedish Tracking Champion! Ture did even better. He achieved the 1st prize too but he also took HP and was the best dog in the test!

The 1 st prize for both boys!

3.8.2008
Linus were shown at Group Show in Vantaa. He did nicely and was the 2nd best dog. Judge was mr Filip Johnsson, kennel Dainty's.

26.7.2008
Linus was first time in the open class in field trial. The prize was our main goal in this trial and Linus achieved the 3rd prize. The trial was Golden's Championship Trial and judge was mr Jouni Vimpeli.

25.5.2008
Second tracking test was not better for Linus. He missed the track again and achieved the 2nd prize. Judge was ms Kaarina Pirilä.

18.5.2008
Tracking season were opened by Linus. He did a great job, unless he missed the track on the last part. He achieved the 2nd prize and were judged by mr Jukka Korsberg.

9.3.2008
Both boys were at traditional Åbo Open Show. Ture was the 2nd with HP in the puppy class and Linus was the 5th best dog.

Photo: Tuuli Nurminen

24.2.2008
A new year and new shows! The first show for this year was Speciality show in Lappeenranta and both boys participated. Ture were shown first time in the puppy class and he was the 2nd in his class with HP and nice critique.

Very attractive dog. Excellent balance. Beautiful soft gentle expression.
Well boned. Presents an attractive picture on the move."

Linus was also the 2nd in the champion class with excellent. Judge for both was mr Larry Roberts, kennel Gloi.

Photo: Anna & Ramin Miraftabi
Linus having fun at show place!

NEWS 2007
9.12.2007
Last show for this year was Finnish Winner Show in Helsinki. Linus was placed the 4th best dog in hard competition. Judge was mr Markku Santamäki.

30.9.2007
Linus did a great job in the beginners class field trial test. He worked like a dream, which gave him the first prize! Next season we will start in the open class. Test was held in Pomarkku and judge was ms Raija Viidanoja.

26.8.2007
A long waited new familymember is now at home! Solstrimmans Wild Adventure came from North-Sweden and is called "Ture". Now our adventure together begins! We see how wild it will be...

Nail cliping before traveling to home

11.-12.8.2007
We did a holiday trip to Eastern Finland and participated to two Shows in Joensuu. Linus had a great success and he was BOS on both days! He also got CACIB on Sunday in International Show. Judge in All Breed Show was Hans Lehtinen and in International Show Paula Rekiranta.

18.7.2007
A little holiday trip to Summer Golden Show, which was a Open show for Goldens. Linus was second in the Working class and ended up fourth best male. Judge was Kerstin Eklund, Sweden.

Photo : Tuuli Nurminen

8.7.2007
Linus was 3rd best male in Juva International Show and judge was Harry Tast.

10.6.2007
Linus participated to Group show and was second in the Champion class and finaly fourth in the best dog class. Judge was Moa Persson, Sweden.

2.6.2007
First field trial start for this season and Linus achieved 3rd prize in the Novice class.

Photo : Patte

27.5.2007
Speciality Show for Golden Retrievers was held in Espoo in sunny weather. Linus was second in the hard Champion class. Judge was Catherine Collins, kennel Erinderry.

Photo : Mirja Elo

"Beautifully balanced cream dog in excellent coat and condition.
Sweat head and expression. Good pigment. Excellent angulated
front and rear. Good bone. Beautiful topline and tailset. Moved
with real drive and purpose. Worthy champion."

14.5.2007
Linus 6 years today!

8.4.2007
So successful trip to Sweden! Linus participated to Stockholm INT Show with great success. He won working class with cc-quality and ended up 5th best dog and recieved certificate, Linus is now also S U(u)CH!! Our travel company CH Fairquest Ruby Tuesday did also well and she achieved her champion title too. We really had a reason to celebrate on the way back home :)

Show was judged by Kjell Svensson, kennel Seacrest

"Väl komponerad hane full av kvalitet. Utm. storlek och proportioner. Mycket god könsprägel.
Välskuret huvud med tilltalande uttryck. Välansatte hals. God skulder placering. Väl?? förbröst.
Djup bröstkorg. Flott rygglinje. Mycket välvinklat bakställ. God benstomme. God pälskvalitet.
Rör sig med långa effektiva steg. Härlig attityd."

15.3.2007
Linus is Golden Ring's (Finnish Golden Retriever Club) Tracking dog of the year 2006! Linus had a marvelous tracking year. He achieved his tracking champion title and he won also Golden Retrievers' tracking champioship.

11.3.2007
This year's first show for Linus was Open Show in Turku. Show was judged by Karin Haggård, kennel Reedbank. Linus was 4th best dog with nice critique.

"En härlig hane av mycket hög kvalitet. Vackert huvud och uttryck.
Vacker hals. Vältillbaka lagd skuldra. Utmärkta vinklar fram och bak.
Bra förbröst och bröstkorg. Starka lår. Flytande vägvinnande rörelser.
En mycket tilltalande helhet. Välvisad."

NEWS 2006
23.8.2006
I lost my oldie "Manu" (Goldencoat Dry Martini) in the age of 12 years. Miss him so much!

13.8.2006
CH Tottelina Quickstep's successful tracking career continues. Today he won Finnish Golden Retriever Club's Championship Track!

4.6.2006
What a wonderful start to Tottelina Quickstep's tracking season! Linus achieved his third 1st prize and is now Tracking Champion!!! I am so proud of my Linus :)

22.4.2006
In Lahti INT show CH Tottelina Quickstep was also BD-4. Judge was Juha Partanen, Fin.

19.3.2006
In Tampere INT show CH Tottelina Quickstep was BD-4. Judge was Beryl Hession, Australia.