IERDIE Specialty Show - the Netherlands

IERDIE Irish Wolfhound Specialty for Young Dogs and Veterans

April 21st, 2013

Unfortunately this year we couldn't show our dogs at the IERDIE Specialty Show due to the fact that we have two irish wolfhound litters to take care of at the moment, but we were thrilled to hear the news that Lancelot du Pays Rurale, a son of Ch Pitlochry's Sting and Pitlochry's Octavia won Best in Specialty Show ! 

Lancelot is owned by Bussemaker Margreet (NL), was bred by Bredero-Splinter (NL) and, on this occasion, was piloted to Best in Show by Marloes Jansen (NL). 

Congratulations to all involved!

Lancelot du Pays Rurale with handler Marloes Jansen (NL)

Aristocrat Hound Show and Renaissance Dog Show - Canada

Aristocrat Hound Show and Renaissance Dog Show - Canada

April 12th and 15th, 2013

Pitlochry's Joshua added a Hound Group 3rd and Hound Group 4th to his account at the Aristocrat Hound Show and Renaissance Dog Show in Chilliwak, British Columbia, Canada.

Many congratulations to his owner-handler Holly Sturdy!

Ciaoooo!!

Irish Wolfhound Specialty Greppin - Germany

April 20th, 2013

Pappa col Pomodoro dei Mangialupi (Ch Pitlochry's Zardoz x Ch Yolande de Foix dei Mangialupi) wins CAC, Best Bitch and Best of Breed under breeder-judge Frederic Maison of Grand Chien du Culainn Irish Wolfhounds at the Irish Wolfhound Specialty in Greppin !

Many Congratulations Marcello !!!!!

Let us introduce our youngsters out of...

Let us introduce our youngsters out of...

Ch Pitlochry's Ramses x Pitlochry's Chelsey

Born on January 29th

Ch Ballinskellig Iron Man x Wonderful Girl von der Oelmuhle

Born on March 10th

Ch Ballinskellig My Fair Lady

Ch Ballinskellig My Fair Lady, bred out of Ch Pitlochry's Andreas x Wonderful Girl von der Oelmuhle

Bred by Tonny van Leest (NL), owned by Conny Fernhout-Schildt (NL), trained-handled by Anna Szabo (H), photos taken in Luxembourg on March 31st by Gabor Szalanczi (H)

Border news: Raff, Raff !

 We received wonderful news from Denmark: the young Pitlochry's Toon a.k.a. 'Raff' took his first Best of Breed from Puppy Class at Grossenaspe (Germany) National Dog Show. We were told he was also elected the 'Charmer of the day' by the audience...

'Raff' is owned, handled and LOVED by Randi Kontni and Holger Prahm of Crathlint kennels from Denmark. Congrats Randi & Holger, great start for this little fellow. :)

Holger & Raff, two Charmers

Jack says Hello! from South Africa...

The most recent wins of Ch Pitlochry's Jack at Glengariff include a Group4 at Uitenhague Kennel Club, a Group3 at Vereeniging Kennel Club Dog Show and a BEST IN SHOW at Algoa Hound Kennel Club. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Jack's owners-handlers: Lyn and Glen Harvey of GlenGariff Irish Wolfhounds from Johannesburg, South Africa !!!!! Also MANY THANKS for being the best of owners to our Jack!

Pitlochry's Quoteman moves to France :)

Pitlochry's Quoteman recently moved to France to his news owners, Claire, Thierry and the kids Natasha and Enrique. We wish you and the "Man" all the best in the future !!!

The very proud "Man"

Man with his new brother, Enrique

A visitor from Russia

Recently our friend from Russia, Victor Lobakin came for a visit and left the Netherlands with one of O'Bryan and DigglesCat' s puppies. 

We wish you lot of happinness and success in the future with this little fellow Victor!

 Victor with Bryan

Crufts - The United Kingdom

Crufts

March 7th, 2013

What a day in Birmingham...After months of hard work and preparation for Crufts, at last our Ch Pitlochry's O'Bryan Orak won the Dog CC. We could not be more proud of our Bryan's wonderful achievement and show performance despite his age; he is soon to be 6 years, but moved like a 3-year-old. Unfortunately his tail seemed to have been injured during our trip to Crufts, but luckily it was not broken. 

His young daughter, Pitlochry's Irish Gipsey placed 2nd in Limit Class and our Ch Ballinskellig My Fair Lady made it to Reserve in a hot Open Class.

Our deepest appreciation goes to breed judge Jean Malley (UK) for rewarding the qualities of our dogs. Many Congratulations to Maggie Holder (Mascotts, UK) for taking the Bitch CC and the Breed !

Pitlochry's O'Bryan Orak with handler Florence Fernhout (NL)

Pitlochry's Irish Gipsey with breeder-owner-handler Conny Fernhout-Schildt (NL)

Ch Ballinskellig My Fair Lady with trainer-handler Anna Szabo (H)

Ch Skibberdeen's Rudolph (Pitlochry's Catwaezle x Pitlochry's Venus) with his breeder-owner-handler Christa Hermsen (NL), Rudolph placed second in open class

Ch Just In Time Of First Avenue, offspring of Pitlochry's Catwaezle, with his owner-handler Gary Jansses of Kilmara wolfhounds from Belgium, he placed 3rd in open class

Special thanks for the photos to Juani Codesido , Royal Irish Wolfhounds and Maggie Holder!

More photos, and hopefully videos, coming soon...

Groningen International All-Breed Show - Holland

Groningen International All-Breed Show - Holland

March 3rd, 2013

Ch Pitlochry's Darragh wins his 3rd Best of Breed this year, and places 3rd in the Group under sighthound expert F. Gerritsen of the Netherlands. Ch Cualainn Huldah goes Best of Opposite Sex to her and the young Pitlochry's Ottelo wins his first Junior CAC. A fruitful and joyful day overall!

Hoogstraten International All-Breed Show - Belgium

Hoogstraten Internatioal All-Breed Show -  Belgium

February 16th, 2013

Ch Pitlochry's Darragh makes it to another Best of Breed and places 3rd in the Group under breed/group judge Jan Coppens (NL). Ch Ballinskellig My Fair Lady goes Best of Opposite Sex to him, and Pitlochry's Ottelo wins Best Puppy in Breed. 

Pitlochry's Ottelo is owned by Aldebaran Contreras Rivera and Pablo Sanchez of Mexico. 

 Ch Ballinskellig My Fair Lady BOS & Ch Pitlochry's Darragh BOB. Group3

 Lady and Darragh waiting to compete for the best of breed

Darragh places 3rd in the Group

Pitlochry's Superman, the Australian Terrier, wins CAC, CACIB and Best of Breed under judge Zeljka Fon Zidar from Slovenia. Many Congratulations to his owner Frits Goosmann (NL)!

photos of Ottelo and Superman coming soon...

Today our FitFurLife Ultimate Treadmill arrived

Today our new Ultimate Treadmill arrived, at last. It will be a perfect supplement in our carefully set up training programs, which are individualized for each dog in accordance to their needs, age and breed. From now there will be no need to leave our dogs unexercized neither on rainy, windy, snowy etc days, nor when brought down on our knees by a flu or cold.

For more information about the treadmills, you may contact us via email pitloch@gmail.com or phone +31 (0) 344-603586.

Ultimate Fit Fur Life Treadmills

• Quite possibly the best treadmill in our range
• The 'Ultimate' has been designed specifically for rehabilitation in the veterinary field and Animal training.
• The 'Ultimate' is the first treadmill of its kind to be linked with a comprehensive computer program which enables the user to pre-program the treadmill and operate it from a computer with specifics so that you can concentrate more on the animal and fully record the progress and training levels
• Mesh and Clear sides are included for full visibility of the animals movement and gait analysis
• Perfect for Giant breeds of dog and those with a long gait such as Mastiffs, Great Danes, Irish Wolf Hounds, Pyranean Sheepdogs and even running a pair of huskies side by side.
• Heavy Duty galvanised steel frame and a powerful 3 HP motor, so not only is it quiet but it can accommodate animals up to 250 kgs (560lbs) so any of breed of dog and even small ponies can use it.
• The 'Ultimate' is not only our largest, toughest and most powerful treadmill but it is the most technically advanced animal treadmill ever.

The Westminster News

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - New York, USA

February 11th, 2013

This year 11 wolfhounds and their handlers, owners & supporters gathered in the Garden to win the title all American exhibitors dream about. The breed was judged by the much respected sighthound expert Espen Engh, from Lier, Norway. We were thrilled to see that several offsprings of Pitlochry's dogs did well in the ring. 

Many Congratulations to Amy Benjamin, Donna & David Smith and Doug Marx on their success at Westminster, and to Mandy & Chandler Tyler and Carson Samuel Collier on winning Best of Breed with Kerryarc Favorite Sin!

Pitlochry's Ottelo first time in the show ring in Eindhoven...

We're extremely proud of the young Pitlochry's Ottelo a.k.a. Lucius , who made a marvellous show debut at the Eindhoven International by winning Best Puppy of the Breed and PUPPY BEST IN SHOW. 

Despite this show being his very first one, he gave a brilliant show performance and enjoyed every minute of being in the centre of attention in the show ring. 

Our deepest appreciation goes to judges Mr J Muldoon (IE) and Mr W Hochstenbach (NL) for rewarding Lucius' qualities!

Lucius is out of the combination of Ch Pitlochry's Ramses and Pitlochry's Emmely, and is owned by Aldebaran Contreras Rivera of Ravenwood irish wolfhounds and Pablo Sanchez, both from Mexico. 

Lucius with her breeder Conny Fernhout-Schildt; some cuddles and encouregement from mom always make the day of a puppy

 Lucius tops the Puppy Best in Show competition, with trainer-handler Anna Szabo(H)