Bagrijana&friends

It's December again (or at least it will soon be), and the year is almost over, but we have still one appointment before New Year's Eve... the Winter Winner Show in Celje, Slovenia. It will be Bonnie's second event, still in baby class, then we'll take a break from shows abroad to concentrate on our own country's exhibitions. So hope to meet many friends there, and as always... GOOD LUCK AND MAY THE BEST ONE WIN!

How could we not attend the Zagreb Winter shows this year? Friday evening the club show organized by the HKZ (Croatian Club for Sighthounds) was judged entirely by Mr. Andrew Brace (GB), and the next two days the double international shows were judged respectively by Mr. Alexey Belkin (RUS) and Mr. Darko Petreski (Celestian Afghans - HR). HIBA was entered on every show, and she showed herself marvellously, we're very proud of our girl. Another special event took place on Sunday 18.11, our sweet little BONNIE (Nightfire's Top Secret) attended her first show, behaving like a true professional. SIGHTHOUND CLUB SHOW (HR) - 16.11.12 judge Mr. Andrew Brace (GB) HIBA exc1, CAC, BB2 Hiba pictured winning her class with the judge A. Brace CACIB Zagreb, Crufts' Qualification (HR) - 17.11.12 judge Mr. Alexey Belkin (RUS) HIBA exc1, CAC, CACIB, Crufts' Qualified , BB, BOB BOB play-off - left to right, Junior BOB, Best Male and Best Female ...

Today was the first show for Hakon after some time off the rings, and he did really good with his new owner Stefano. He behaved wonderfully, achieving exc2 in open class, and we're very proud of our big red boy! We'll wait expectantly for his future appointments. CACIB Genova (I) - 18.11.12 judge Mrs. Bitte Ahrens (S) HAKON exc2

In 3 days Bonnie will be 4 months old... approaching the "ugly age" as some breeders might define it... but still looking amazing! I made the best of today's lovely weather and took some stacked photos. Enjoy! Nightfire's Top Secret "Bonnie" (MCh BIS BISS Unas vom Schwabenhof x Ch Miss Butterfly's Gloria Estefan)

Finally our lovely city has it's own International show back again!! Set in the lovely dog beach FIDO LIDO , the show ground was really good, the weather was ok (luckily no rain), and the company was excellent. This time we showed only HIBA, though the other 2 girls came along as moral support (and later on we were joined by the handsome brother Heldar). Can't say I could be more satisfied for the results... Borzoi - judge Mr. A. Alessandri (I) HIBA: exc1, CAC, CACIB, BB, BOB !! SHOW HANDLING Welsh Corgi Cardigan - judge Mrs. O. Kupriyanova Sinko (SLO) Spirit of Austria Bebbles (a.k.a. EVA): exc1, CAC, CACIB, BB, BOS !! Of course, Bonnie "NIghtfire's Top Secret) came along for the ride, and she was very good in her handling excercises. Guess we're getting ready for a show debut soon! :-) check out Bonnie's training video HERE ! we were also very happy to meet HELDAR, one of Bagrijana's sons. Just turned 2, Heldar has still ...

HOLLIE's winning streak is still going strong!! We received info on her two lates shows by her owners. CAC Lecco (I) - 29.09.12 - judge Mr. F. Ferrari (I) exc 1, CAC, BB, BOB !! CACIB Bergamo (I) - 30.09.12 - judge Mr. C. Montefusco (I) exc1, CAC, CACIB, BB, BOB !! Since the owners had no possibility of taking a picture of the event, I'm glad to post some pictures of this summer's holidays, where Hollie spent a lovely time at the seaside with her family!

Sorry I haven't updated recently, but it's time I start pupping up some news! Proudly introducing my mother's new hope for the future...  NIGHTFIRE'S TOP SECRET (a.k.a. Bonnie ) DoB: 26.06.2012 Sire: Multi BIS, BISS, Multi Ch Unas vom Schwabenhof Dam: Multi Ch Miss Butterfly's Gloria Estefan Breeder: Yvonne Weber - Nightfire's Papillons (D) Owner: Anna Valle - Tantezampe Kennel (I) Here are Bonnie's parents... the lovely mother MCh Miss Butterfly's Gloria Estefan    and the handsome father MCh BIS BISS Unas von Schwabenhof We thank inifinitively Yvonne, Bonnie's breeder, for entrusting us with such a gorgeous puppy!!