Memories
Our very first Champion, Siegfried.... the dog that convinced everyone that a GSP was the best dog in the world ....
To all of our dogs no longer with us… we miss you
We have a secret, you and I,
That no one else shall know,
For who, but I can see you lie,
Each night, in the fire’s glow
And who but I can reach my hand
Before we go to bed,
And feel the living warmth of you
And touch your silken head?
And only I walk the bushland paths,
And see ahead of me,
Your form racing with the wind,
So young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
In every river I pass.
And, when I call, no one but I
Can see the bending grass
We have a secret, you and I,
That no one else shall know,
For who, but I can see you lie,
Each night, in the fire’s glow
And who but I can reach my hand
Before we go to bed,
And feel the living warmth of you
And touch your silken head?
And only I walk the bushland paths,
And see ahead of me,
Your form racing with the wind,
So young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
In every river I pass.
And, when I call, no one but I
Can see the bending grass
Supreme Champion Bravadobe Perfect Crime 2005 - 2015
Sire Grand Ch Peperton Wotcha Gonna Do Dam Ch Bravadobe Cherry Bomb
We have sadly said farewell to our beautiful Black Prince. The house is not the same without him and the dogs know that a great dog has left our family.
Ch Valache Von Siegfried QC 1982 -1995 "Ziggy"
Sire: Ch Brioche Archimedes Dam: Ch Feldjager Bit O'Choclat
Ziggy was a Multi Group 1st and Royal Best of Breed winner, as well as South Australia’s No 1 Retrieving GSP for several years. Well known for his outstanding personality and temperament everyone who met him wanted a GSP. Sire of 10 Show Champions, his beautiful face looks at us from the faces of his great grand children here at Valache.
His brown litter sister Hildegarde,produced the incomparable "Elle" for us, as foundation bitch for Sevoier Kennels
His brown litter sister Hildegarde,produced the incomparable "Elle" for us, as foundation bitch for Sevoier Kennels
Ziggy pictured below during the 1998 season, bold facing cover and an accurate, soft mouthed retriever, showing style and enthusiasm in every run., particularly in the water. He was such fun to compete with, and a pleasure to take to trials, quiet in the blind and a perfect hot water bottle at night!
Ch Birdrise Zigs Image 1985-1998 "Tristan"
Sire: Ch Valache Von Siegfried Dam: Kazia Square Dancer CD
Ziggy’s most famous son Tristan, who notched up well in excess of 1000 cc points and won 25 point challenges in four states of Australia at major Championship Shows. Winner of All Breeds Specialty and Gundog Best In Shows, Royal Best of Breeds and 20 Group Firsts. He was the ultimate showman, easy to handle and eager to please.
His memory lives on in the top winners from many prefixes that bear his name in their pedigrees, with his style and type easily recognizable and acknowledged by students of the breed.
A once in a lifetime dog ...Tristan was co-owned with Shannon Perkins of Sevoier Kennels and handled by Anne.
His memory lives on in the top winners from many prefixes that bear his name in their pedigrees, with his style and type easily recognizable and acknowledged by students of the breed.
A once in a lifetime dog ...Tristan was co-owned with Shannon Perkins of Sevoier Kennels and handled by Anne.
Shannnon and her special dog Tris
Ch Valache Silk Stockings 1990 - 2003 "Elle"
Sire: Ch Valache Silk Degrees Dam: Valache Von Hildegarde
The elegance and outstanding breed type of the beautiful Elle was consistently rewarded by her great wins, and her ability to pass these characteristics to her progeny and grand progeny is clearly evident.
Best of Breed at Sydney Royal and Reserve Bitch cc at the National under Herr Claus Keiffer (Germany).
Dam of Best In Show winning Champions.
Elle was co-owned with Shannon Perkins of Sevoier Kennels and handled by Anne
Best of Breed at Sydney Royal and Reserve Bitch cc at the National under Herr Claus Keiffer (Germany).
Dam of Best In Show winning Champions.
Elle was co-owned with Shannon Perkins of Sevoier Kennels and handled by Anne
Grand Ch Valache Top Marques 1991 -2004 "Marx"
Sire: Ch Stradivarius Renaissance (Imp Canada) Dam: Ch Valache Bayeaux Tapestry
Marx was owned by Wayne Bennet & Karen Thomsett, making his way back to our home for Nationals and larger shows. We were so happy when Wayne suggested Marx retire on our property, where he ran free all day, as the gatekeeper and main man on the place with his best friend Alice the Springer Spaniel. He was a superb showman and had many BIS wins, but most of all a sensational dog to live with.
Ch Tirriki Meisterwerk QC CDX 1978 - 1990 "Meister"
Sire: Ch Atholf Chico QC Dam: Ch Dunfriu Dikiri
Garth's favourite.... an absolute character.
Best In Show at the SA GSP Club Championship Show twice, and All Breeds Best In Show All Breeds from the Junior Class.
Best In Show at the SA GSP Club Championship Show twice, and All Breeds Best In Show All Breeds from the Junior Class.
Ch Clanach Crown Regalia 1996 -2005 "Alice"
Sire: Ch Clanach Coronation Dam: Ch Clanach Crown Imperial
The gorgeous Alice, given to Kate by famous breeder Marie Merchant. Group First winner and dam of a lovely litter in the Clanach prefix.
Best friend to Marx on the property .. they were just absolutely inseperable.
Best friend to Marx on the property .. they were just absolutely inseperable.
Ch Valache Silk Road & Jill Townley
"Callum" Co Owned with and always handled by our late dear friend Jill Townley, Aceweis Kennels. Litter brother to Ch Valache Silk Stockings and Mal Ch Valache Imperial Silk
