Our forever friends, never forgotten:
Yannista Barak aged 9 years
Sofala Sofia at Yannista (and her best friend,Thomas)
aged 18 months 
Blaidd Bach aged 8 months
Yannista Bibiana (L) and Yannista Barak (R)
aged 2 years 
Atlantis Power Prince aged 2 years
|
'Yannista Barak'
The last of the Yannista's! Sept 1986 - 1998 Dam: Adoram Holly Sire: Atlantis Power Prince Tan was one of 9 puppies from my second litter of Buhunds. Yanna (Adoram Holly) was one of my first two bitches bought from Michael Quinney in 1983. Yanna was mated to Lanty (Atlantis Power Prince) who was from my first litter of Bu's (Adoram Christmas Rose x Ch Knytshall Ockie). Tan did so much for me during his show career, winning the first Reserve CC and eventually winning the first CC for the kennels. In total, Tan won 1 CC and 6 Res CC's but his soft loving nature did not bode well in the ring as he perferred to lay his ears back when the judge approached (hoping for a tickle) rather than using his ears properly! He was a perfect gentleman, everyone who knew him loved him. He was a fantastic pet and was sorely missed when he left us in 1998 aged almost 12 years. Sadly he was never used at stud due to the eye problems that had become apparent during that time even though every year he tested clear (up until he was 9 years old!). Tan had a sister who was also shown for a time. Bibbi (Yannista Bibiana) won a Res. CC under Win Stanbury at Welsh Kennel Club in the late 80's. She had one litter, which produced some lovely puppies but unfortunately some eye problems were evident in the pups. I then bought Scott (Blaidd Bach) who was bred by Bibbi's owner Norah Raymond (nee Gander). Scott was out of Bibbi and was bred to Kerry Frosts' Norwegian Import 'Maggott' (CH. Leitegards Kong Olav av Frostisen). Scott at last gave us the Wolf Sable Buhund that we had always wanted! Unfortunately, he was afflicted with cataracts so after a semi successful show career, he found himself a wonderful pet home not far from where we live. The last Buhund I had before my long spell without one, again came from Norah Raymond. Sophie (Sofala Sophia at Yannista) was out of Scott's sister to another of Kerry's males and had a sparkling puppy career. Yet again, fate strikes and Sophie had the honour of being the first dog to ever be eye tested at Crufts, and was also the first dog to fail. I was devastated, and as this followed on from Scott, it really turned my heart away from the breed for a while. We are very glad to say that the eye problems are now very much more in control, and people are testing regularly with great results. We are working towards having a DNA test available so puppies can be tested at any age with a definitive result. 
Adoram Christmas Rose (R) and Adoram Holly (L)
Aged 2 years - my first two Buhunds |
Am. Ch. Sturtmoor Xander's Pride NAJ
'Xander'
DOB: 16 March 2000
Died: 5 July 2013
Sire: Ch. Potterdale Chancellor
Dam: Roseollie My First Kiss at Sturtmoor
Xander was one of a litter of two. As there were only two, Maggie stayed at home with Marcia and Xander was adored by Camille so went to live across the valley! He then got to go to America when Camille and her partner moved to the USA for 5.5 years where he gained his American Championship and also his Novice Agility Jumpers (NAJ) title. He came back to the UK with Millie, living back in the house he grew up in! Xander had a very successful show career as a puppy here in the UK too.
'Xander'
DOB: 16 March 2000
Died: 5 July 2013
Sire: Ch. Potterdale Chancellor
Dam: Roseollie My First Kiss at Sturtmoor
Xander was one of a litter of two. As there were only two, Maggie stayed at home with Marcia and Xander was adored by Camille so went to live across the valley! He then got to go to America when Camille and her partner moved to the USA for 5.5 years where he gained his American Championship and also his Novice Agility Jumpers (NAJ) title. He came back to the UK with Millie, living back in the house he grew up in! Xander had a very successful show career as a puppy here in the UK too.
Am. Ch. Neradmik Pyjama Party at Sturtmoor
'PJ'
DOB: 3 October 1999
Sire: CH Neradmik Diamond in the Ruff at Deminiac
Dam: CH Neradmik Pillow Talk
Hips: Good (OFA)
Marcia and Camille were sat in the bar at Crufts in early 1999 and Camille was talking about giving up showing as yet another of her dogs had 'gone wrong'. At 9 months old it was crippled with Hip Displaysia, not only could she not show it, but she couldn't do agility or obedience either. Jean Sharp-Bale was part of this conversation, and very kindly offered Camille the chance of one of her puppies. That year, ironically, we were stewarding the Keeshonds at Crufts, and what a fabulous impression they made.
After following the breed at shows all year, and stewarding them when we could to learn more, PJ was finally born in October. What a fantastic dog she was!!
PJ won several Best Puppy in Breed's and then a CC by the time she was 9 months old! She finished the year as Top Puppy, and had added two Reserve CC's aswell. Her greatest breed win was when we attended the huge K2000 event, with over 200 Keeshonds entered, PJ won Best Puppy In Show under judge Liz Cartledge at the Championship Show on the Saturday. We were thrilled to say the least.
Unfotunately, PJ never made to Crufts in 2001 as due to Foot and Mouth they had moved the show from March to June. We moved to Missouri, USA in the April!!
In the USA, PJ started off well, but when Camille and Brian returned to the UK for their wedding, they left PJ with friends who also bred Keeshonds. WHen they returned 3 weeks later, PJ had settled in so well - she stayed there (just on the other side of town). Unfortunately, PJ being the ganet she was and with the fact the people she lived with 'free' fed, she was now quite overweight. Thankfully, due to ill health, they were unable to keep PJ any longer, so she returned to Camille who had since moved to Ohio. She was immediately put on a strict diet, and a short time later won her first major!
PJ finished her American championship easily, and had a wonderful litter of 4 along the way. Two of the pups were destined to fly back over the pond. Maisie (CH Sturtmoor Crazy for Neradmik) going to Jean Sharp-Bale who make her up to a British Champion. AM/INT/IR CH. Sturtmoor Crackerjack (Fitz) went to Cecil and Rose Finn in Southern Ireland and was also co-owned by Liz Wogan. Unfortunately, due to Cecil's ill health, he was not shown often, but did gain his Irish and International titles. We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Cecil, and our thoughts are with Rose and their two boys Fitz and Fionn.
'PJ'
DOB: 3 October 1999
Sire: CH Neradmik Diamond in the Ruff at Deminiac
Dam: CH Neradmik Pillow Talk
Hips: Good (OFA)
Marcia and Camille were sat in the bar at Crufts in early 1999 and Camille was talking about giving up showing as yet another of her dogs had 'gone wrong'. At 9 months old it was crippled with Hip Displaysia, not only could she not show it, but she couldn't do agility or obedience either. Jean Sharp-Bale was part of this conversation, and very kindly offered Camille the chance of one of her puppies. That year, ironically, we were stewarding the Keeshonds at Crufts, and what a fabulous impression they made.
After following the breed at shows all year, and stewarding them when we could to learn more, PJ was finally born in October. What a fantastic dog she was!!
PJ won several Best Puppy in Breed's and then a CC by the time she was 9 months old! She finished the year as Top Puppy, and had added two Reserve CC's aswell. Her greatest breed win was when we attended the huge K2000 event, with over 200 Keeshonds entered, PJ won Best Puppy In Show under judge Liz Cartledge at the Championship Show on the Saturday. We were thrilled to say the least.
Unfotunately, PJ never made to Crufts in 2001 as due to Foot and Mouth they had moved the show from March to June. We moved to Missouri, USA in the April!!
In the USA, PJ started off well, but when Camille and Brian returned to the UK for their wedding, they left PJ with friends who also bred Keeshonds. WHen they returned 3 weeks later, PJ had settled in so well - she stayed there (just on the other side of town). Unfortunately, PJ being the ganet she was and with the fact the people she lived with 'free' fed, she was now quite overweight. Thankfully, due to ill health, they were unable to keep PJ any longer, so she returned to Camille who had since moved to Ohio. She was immediately put on a strict diet, and a short time later won her first major!
PJ finished her American championship easily, and had a wonderful litter of 4 along the way. Two of the pups were destined to fly back over the pond. Maisie (CH Sturtmoor Crazy for Neradmik) going to Jean Sharp-Bale who make her up to a British Champion. AM/INT/IR CH. Sturtmoor Crackerjack (Fitz) went to Cecil and Rose Finn in Southern Ireland and was also co-owned by Liz Wogan. Unfortunately, due to Cecil's ill health, he was not shown often, but did gain his Irish and International titles. We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Cecil, and our thoughts are with Rose and their two boys Fitz and Fionn.
