August, 2009

Kouvola – Heinola weekend

* Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Heinola 23.8.2009 Heinola All Breed Show

» Funatic Taittinger EXC2 in champion class, BD#2
» Funatic Razzmatazz EXC2 in intermediate class
» Funatic Versace VG in champion class

judge: Elina Haapaniemi


22.8.2009 Kouvola All Breed Show

» Funatic Versace EXC1 in champion class, BB#2
» Riccarron Geisha EXC1 in veteran class, BB#3, BOB Veteran

judge: Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari


22.8.2009 Nokia Group Show

Funatic Prosecco VG1 in junior class

judge: Mia Sandgren, Sweden

16.8. Joensuu International

* Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Ninja is on the roll! Today she took CACIB and BOB! Congrads Sarianna & Ninja!!!
Tikru was also shown in Joensuu today and she won junior class. Well done!

» Funatic Q-T-Pie VG1 in junior class
» Funatic Versace EXC1 in champion class, BB#1, CACIB, BOB

judge: Jukka Kuusisto

Funatic Versace BOB, Amandelman Buster BOS

Ch. Funatic Versace BOB & Ch. Amandelman Buster BOS

15.8.2009 Joensuu

* Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Ch. Funatic Versace took BOS at the Joensuu All Breed Show today!

judge: Kirsti Louhi

Ateliers Drosselbart BOB, Funatic Versace BOS at Joensuu All Breed Show 15.8.2009

Atelier’s Drosselbart BOB & Ch. Funatic Versace BOS.
The original photo was overexposed so that’s why b&w… :)

9.8.2009 Helsinki group show

* Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Oh my…
Cuba made a pretty clear statement today that he won’t stay in the shadow of his aunties and cousins any longer.
The show ground in Tuomarinkartano seems to be THE place for Cuba. Last year his first CAC and BOB came in here and this year… CAC BOB GROUP 1 and BIS 2! Now he needs one more CAC.
We also had Juusto in intermediate class, the barenaked lady Luisa in junior class and Ninja in champions. Cuba’s daughter Valkeakoivun Emerentia took EXC1 from intermediate class and BB#4.

Not a bad weekend for team Funatic at all! Thank you my wonderful friends and Thank You judges!

» Funatic Roquefort VG1 in open class
» Bollinger du Hameau des Baronnies EXC1 in open class, BD#1, CAC, BOB, Group 1, BIS 2
» Funatic Q-Louisa G in junior class
» Funatic Versace EXC1 in champion class, BB#2

judge: Hannele Jokisilta (breed), Elina Haapaniemi (Group and BIS)


I also received wonderful news from Lithuania where Cuba’s son Bernarossa Girandola took JCACs on two days and was BOS junior and BOB junior. Well done!

Some pics of Cuba’s big day in Helsinki. Under the circumstances Janna was a real trooper with the camera during the finals… Our “little boy” winning the group and all! Who could stay calm on a moment like that…?!

BOS Fridkullas Wilmalotta, BOB Bollinger du Hameau des Baronnies Cuba waiting group finals with Janna Cuba in the group ring with Tuuli

Cuba getting examined by the group judge Elina Haapaniemi Free stacking... Cuba's finally getting the hang of it ;-) Tuuli and Cuba on the move. The final round...

...and the winner is... Cuba! Cuba winning Group 1 BIS Rejejs Joie de Vivre For Carnoustie and BIS2 Bollinger du Hameau des Baronnies. Could the names be any longer, huh...?! *HAHA*


8.8.2009 Mäntyharju

* Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Super news:
Ninja won the breed and took Group 2 today at Mäntyharju All Breed Show!
Well done girl!!!

» Funatic Versace EXC1 in champion class, BB#1, BOB, Group 2

judges: Harto Stockmari (breed), Keijo Alén (group)

8.8.2009 Ch. Funatic Versace Group 2 (Photo © Susanna Sistonen)

Ch. Funatic Versace Group 2 in Mäntyharju
Photo: © Susanna Sistonen

8 years ago

* Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

What-A-Finn 5th of August 2001… the first Funatic litter was born.
I cannot believe how fast time goes by!

My mother and grandmother will probably never forget the first litter… They were the ones who took care of the puppies the most while I was already studying away from home. The most challenging in this litter was that Unelma never produced much milk so the puppies had to be bottle fed for the first weeks. They were so tiny! Quite a learning experience but thankfully everything turned out well.

In the picture is the American boy Finn who is loved by Helen and Linda in New Jersey.

Hugs and kisses to Finn and Deanna overseas! They are still going strong and ejoying their lives in NJ and Florida.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

C.I.B is now confirmed!

* Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Saimi in summer 2009 Finally the diploma has arrived from the FCI and Saimi is now officially

Champion International de Beauté
FUNATIC VANITY FAIR

Saimi is the first International Champion at Funatic!
She won her first CACIB at her first show in Estonia in July 2006 right after she had finished her Finnish Champion title. After Pärnu show she took a long break from shows raising her first litter. In 2007 Saimi spent most of the year in the USA and finished her AKC title. After her second litter (Feb’08) Saimi was back in the rings in September 2008 and she quickly took the last three CACIBs in three more countries at the Nevsky Winner Show, Helsinki Winner Show and Vilnius Winter Show. Helsinki was definately the highlight of that year for Saimi: mother and son winning the Winner titles at this prestigious show was something I couldn’t even dare to  dream.

In 2009 Saimi has been campaigned selectively and successfully. She received her first group placemend in April and her first group win in May! Now she is at home getting back in shape and should be back in action later this year.

Hopefully the puppy gods are with us next year.

2.8.2009 Pori INT

* Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

At the Pori International Dog Show Cuba‘s daughter Valkeakoivun Emerentia won intermediate class (EXC1) and took BB#3 and RES-CAC.  This seems to be coming a habit for Emmi and Mirja but I’m sure the real CACs will come :-)
Funatic Q-Ta-Molla, who is out of coat right now, took 2nd place after Emmi in intermediate class (EXC2)

judge: Teija Salmi-Aalto

1.8.2009 Iisalmi INT

* Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Skumppa and his offspring had a fine day at Iisalmi International.
Second show for Skumppa’s son Alpweiden Fine Design and his 2nd CAC and BD#2 placement! The daughter Alpweiden Forerver Jackpot made the day even better for breeder/owner Auli when she took the breed (BB#1 CAC BOB). Congrads Auli!

» Funatic Taittinger EXC3 in champion class, BD#4

judge: George Kostopoulos, Greece