News
from the International Leonberger Community, all around the world.
(The web team and the committee of the Union are not liable for the contents of articles received from third parties)

Leonberg, 30 August 2010

Mechelen (Belgium), 22 August 2010.

Hakuna B Bora z Miloticek was BOB and 2d best in FCI group 2 on the International Dog Show in Mechelen.
Owner Bauwens-Roobrouck, Carine & Bart.
 

Tallinn (Estonia), 21 & 22 August 2010

Last weekend we had 2 International Shows in Tallinn, Estonia.

Leonberger Golden Charmer Amerigo (Breeder: Kersti Ludvig, Owner: Kadri & Karl Aksin):
21.08 Best of Breed, Group Winner, Best In Show-2! Judges were Rafael Malo Alcrudo (Spain), Otto Schimpf (Austria).
22.08 Best of Breed, Group Winner, Best In Show-2! Judges were Rafael Malo Alcrudo (Spain), Otto Schimpf (Austria) and Claudio de Giuliani (Italy).

Leipzig (Germany), 21 August 2010

Richter der Rasse:
Willi Güllix
BOB: Forest Leo v. Jerichower Land
Richter der FCI Gr. 2
Herr Georg Roth
Platz 3 im Gruppenwettbewerb der Internationalen Ausstellung

Forest Leo v. Jerichower Land was BOB (judge Willi Güllix) and plac ed 3d in group (judge Mr. Georg Roth) on the international Dog Show in Leipzig.

Szombathely,Hungary, 17 July .2010

D'Artagnan Of  New Wind, breeder and owner Balasz Thurzo, was best baby in show on the international dog show in Szombathely.
Judge was Anna Brankovic.
 

Aurillac, France, 18 July 2010.

Jack von der Boxmüle (Brdeer Fam. Kirsch, owner Metha Sramer)  was 3d best of Group on the National Dog Show in Aurillac, France.
Judge was Raymond Soulat.

Vannas, Schweden, 13 June 2010.

Hellcat's The Memory Remains "Memo"
Kinglord's Mr Magnus x Martenlake's Final Mojo Dea.  Breeder Linda Svahn, owner Tim Zedig

At the Swedish kennel Club all breed national show in Vannas, Sweden. 1542 dogs entered:
BOB, Best in Group 2 and BIS number 6.
Judge Eva Borg-Liljekvist and Agnes Kertes Ganami

Budapest, Hungary, 29-06-2010

Dear Friends! 

We need your help from Hungary.
On 29.06.2010 a leonberger female puppy was stolen from the closed garden of a family house: her name is Marcali-Szépe Glamour.
She was born on 14.03.2010.  Chip number: 348098100190151.
Probably got to foreign countries illegally.
The puppy is registered in Hungary, in www.petvetdata.hu system.
The owner would buy back the puppy from the bona fide customer.
Breeder: Katalin Mácsai H-8700 Marcali, Hegyalja u 21. www.leoland.hu
Owner: Richárd Kelemen, Budapest, III. Vasút sor 12.
Tel: 00 36 70 363 4298

Thank you for your help.
Best regards: 
Katalin Mácsai

Basingstoke, UK, 28 June 2010

32 Leonbergers  flanked the driveway at a crematorium as a mark of respect to Fred Inwood, who died aged 80 after six decades as a breeder.
Leonberger owners from all over Britain bought their pooches to the ceremony in Basingstoke, Hants, to say farewell to Fred.
His widow Jenny said: "It's a fitting testament to Fred that the dogs were with him today. He loved them.
"I'm so touched because what could have been a very sad day has turned into a tribute to Fred's life."

Click for an article in "The' Sun".

 

Message  from FCI:

FEDERACIÓN CANINA INTERNACIONAL

Die Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) informiert alle Mitgliederorganisationen und Vertragspartner der FCI, dass sie keine offiziellen Beziehungen mit der
Federación Canina Internacional hat und dass sie die Federación nicht anerkennt.

La Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) informe tous ses membres et partenaires sous contrat qu'elle n'a aucune relation officielle avec la
Federación Canina Internacional et ses clubs membres et qu'elle ne reconnaît pas cette Federación.

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) informs all its members and contract partners that it holds no official relations with the
Federación Canina Internacional and its members and that it does not recognise this Federación.

La Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) informa a todos sus miembros y socios contratantes que no tiene ninguna relación oficial ni con la
Federación Canina Internacional ni tampoco con sus clubes miembros y que no reconoce dicha Federación.

Australia, 11 June 2010.

From Adelaide now:

Online scam swindles dog lovers

ONLINE scammers have swindled thousands of dollars out of dog lovers by selling puppies that never arrive.

Vicitms of the scam paid between $1440 and $2725 to "Newfview Kennels" which claims to have a kennel in South Australia but is not a registered business.
Minister for Consumer Affairs Gail Gago said the website claims to have Newfoundland, Chesapeake and Leonberger puppies for sale and provides a mobile number to call to place an order.
"All transactions are made via telephone and money is paid directly into a bank account belonging to Andrew Pike of Newfview Kennels," Ms Gago said.
After payment, a delivery date is set and agreed to but the puppies fail to arrive on the scheduled date.
These unsuspecting customers have not received a puppy or a refund despite repeated requests and promises."
Six people have made formal complains to the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs.

From ABC news:

A warning has been issued about a business claiming to sell puppies after six complaints were received by the South Australian Office of Consumer Affairs.
SA Consumer Affairs Minister Gail Gago says in one case the internet business called new view kennels was paid nearly $3,000 for a puppy but failed to deliver it.
Ms Gago says she has taken the rare step of issuing a public warning about the man running the business, Andrew Pike.
"SAPOL [South Australian Police] are working with police in other states in an attempt to locate Mr Pike," she said.
"He's got a track record of dishonest behaviour. Back in 2006 in New South Wales he was actually convicted of falsely representing himself as a solicitor.

The here mentioned kennel has in the past years contacted several Leonberger breeders to buy puppies from them.
Accordirg to reliable informations he doesn't owe any Leonberger at the moment.

 Norrkoping, Sweden, 6 June 2010

At the International show in Norrkoping , Sweden, June 6th, Multi Ch. Kwenobe Balfen Shiku achieved Best In Group 4.
Owner Petra Junehall

Fermoy, Ireland, 10 May 2010

Giessen, Germany, 30 May 2010.

Pinky Princess Leo vom Jerichower Land (* 30.03.2009), owner/breeder: Kathrin Kirsch,
was Best youth of FCI group 2 in Giessen, Germany.

Pitea, Sweden, 15 May 2010

KUMAMATATA AWESOME BOY FOR LIONSLORD – “Pluto”, was second Best of Group on the national Dog Show in Pitea, Sweden

Curitaba, Brazil, 15 February 2010.

The first ever Leonberger litter (2 males and 1 female) in Brazil was born on the 15th February 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3vWTazT6o4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVScRe9BJN0

Jászberény, May 2010.

ICH, HJCH, HCH, HGrCH, ROCH, ÖCH, SKCH Hank Vom Welland (Tizian Vom Löwengarten x Bellana Vom Welland, Breeder Sabine Klippel (D), owner Pál Csík (H)) received Excellent 1, CAC, BOB, BOG, Reserve Best In Show  (R.BIS) and Best Dog From Jászberény 2nd place at the Jászberény (H) Special Show for FCI Groups I-VI.
 

Stockholm, 3 April 2010.

C.I.B NORDCH SECH DKCH FICH EECH Kwenobe Balfen Shiku took BOB and  FCI gr 2 , third place at the International show in
Stockholm April 3. Breeder Mr & Mrs Hellewell, owner Petra Junehall and handler Jessika Junehall.

Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki (Poland), 10 April 2010

I would like to inform that  on 10.04.2010 - National Dog Show in Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki (Poland), the  Leonberger
Leo Aureus Astrum Betelgeuse (Berljon Scelta per Leo Aureus & Knockando's Lord Nelson) was III BIS Baby!
Owner and breeder: Adrianna Qader.

Luxemburg, 27 March 2010.

Hakuna C. Bora z. Miloticek was BOB, and second of FCI group 2 on the International Dog Show in Luxemburg.

Montluçon, France, 21 March 2010.

Voulé du clos des Grès, BOB, best of second group and 4th BIS on the international dog show in Montluçon.

Groningen (NL), 7 March 2010.

Fjalar v. Löwengarten was best of FCI group 2 on the international dog show in Groningen.
Judge was Mr. J. Hiddes.

Italy, March 2010.

The Italian's club Annual  General Assembly elected a new board:

Montpellier, France, 24 January 2010.


ELEOS-LOU de la Citadelle d’Hermance was best puppy of group 2.

Mouscron, Belgium, 30 January 2010.

Hakuna C.Bora z. Miloticek  was BOB and 2d in FCI group 2 in Moeskroen, Belgium.

Plouguerneau, France, 5 & 6 September 2009.

The Leonberger Tweeny du Domaine de Jerrie Black was French National Champion Water Rescue.

Kassel, Germany, 5 December 2009

After having won  3d and 2d in group in September in Leipzig, and Best of Breed on the club show in Leonberg,  Forest Leo vom Jerichower Land won best of group on the international dog show in Kassel.

Leonberg, 7-8 November 2009.
 

International judges Seminar 2009.

Judges play an important role in the canine world.
A passion that is pursued with great love, commitment and provision of personal free time.
This includes the will to and obligation for ongoing training, which was accaomplishd this weekend with a large number of international participants.

"International" is indeed the right word,  33 participants from 15 nations had traveled to the hometown of the Leonberger to attend this event.

Our President and Conference Chairman Willi Güllix warmly welcomed the fellow  judges  on behalf of the Board of the International Union  and expressed his hope that the event would run  smoothly and that the seminar would be interesting,  and informative for all participants..

The objective of the event was  to present and discuss the points on the agenda in a professional manner.

For multilingual seminars it is important that documentation and correct translation is available for all. Therefore the speakers worked with modern equipment, like  a laptop with power point presentations, partly in German and English. On two screens.  The discussions and comments were immediately translated.
 

Explained in lectures by an international team, and  widely discussed,  were;

Dr. Guido Perosino (Italy), Focus: The head of the Leonberger, analysis of standard requirements for form and expression, using head study pictures.

Peter Cejnek (Austria) , Focus: The breed image evolution and related quality changes.

Petra Junehall (Sweden) , Focus: type and proportions, disqualifying faults.

Willi Güllix (Germany), Focus:  Gait, movement, and course of movement, caninus narrow standing, interpretation of the breed standard and writing critiques.

The final word was reserved for our President. The good work of the speakers, who had spent days and weeks in preparing the speeches, was  rewarded with a big applause.  

Hoping that the goal, being an uniform evaluation of our breed, has come a   good step closer, he didn’t only thank the participants for coming, but also for their participation in fruitful discussions.

Hein Sibrijns
secretary
 

Internationale Zuchtrichter-Tagung 2009
7-8 November. Clubheim / Leonberg.

Richter erfüllen eine wichtige Aufgabe in der Kynologie. Eine Passion die mit viel, Engagement und Bereitstellung persönlicher Freizeit ausgeübt wird.
Dazu gehört in nicht unerheblichem Maß der Wille und die Verpflichtung zur Weiterbildung, die mit großer internationaler Beteiligung an diesem Wochenende durchgeführt wurde.

Die Bedeutung des Wortes " International " ist durchaus zutreffend. 33 Teilnehmer aus 15 Nationen waren in die Heimatstadt der Leonberger gereist um dieser Veranstaltung beizuwohnen.

Unser Präsident und Tagungsleiter Willi Güllix begrüßte die Richterkolleginnen- und Kollegen im Namen des „Vorstandes der Internationalen Union“ sehr herzlich, und wünschte allen Teilnehmern interessante- und informative Seminartage sowie einen guten Verlauf der Veranstaltung. 

Ziel dieser Veranstaltung war es - professionell und praxisorientiert -  die Themen der Tagesordnung umzusetzen und zu vermitteln.

Bei mehrsprachigen Vorträgen ist eine für alle verständliche Dokumentation sowie eine sorgfältige Übersetzung ein wichtiges Thema. Aus diesem Grund arbeiteten die Referenten mit modernem Equipment wie Laptop und Powerpoint Präsentationen. Teilweise in deutscher- und englischer Sprache auf 2 Leinwänden gleichzeitig. Die Diskussionen und Kommentare wurden sofort übersetzt.

Die Vortragsthemen wurden auf ein internationales Team verteilt.

Dr. Guido Perosino (Italien), Schwerpunkt: Der Kopf des Leonbergers, Standardforderung dazu Analyse von Form und Ausdruck anhand von Kopfstudien.

Peter Cejnek (Österreich) , Schwerpunkt: Zuchtentwicklung unter Berücksichtigung der damit verbundenen Qualitätsveränderungen.

Petra Junehall (Schweden) ,  Schwerpunkt: Typ und Proportionen, disqualifizierende Fehler. 

Willi Güllix (Deutschland), Schwerpunkt; Gangwerk; Bewegung, Bewegungsablauf, Caninus Engstand, Auslegung des Rassestandards und Abfassung von Richterberichten

Das Schlusswort war unserem Präsidenten vorbehalten. Mit viel Applaus wurde die gute Arbeit der Referenten belohnt, die sich über Tage- und Wochen auf die Präsentation der Referate bestens vorbereitet hatten.

Voller Hoffnung, dem Ziel einer möglichst einheitlichen Bewertung unserer Rasse einen guten Schritt näher gekommen zu sein, wurde sich nicht nur für das Kommen sondern auch für die begeisterte und disziplinierte Diskussionsbereitschaft der Teilnehmer herzlich bedankt. Abschließend wurde noch die Mitarbeit aller Personen gewürdigt, die vor und hinter den Kulissen zum Erfolg der Richtertagung erheblichen Beitrag geleistet haben, insbesondere der Küchenmannschaft im Clubheim für die gute Bewirtung.  

Protokollführer
Hein Sibrijns

As result of the “International Judges Seminar 2009” the participating judges agreed on following recommendations:
Over the coming years they shall, whilst judging our breed, pay extra attention to a substantial/harmonic construction, correct proportions of head and muzzle, straight parallel fore and hind legs with obvious angulation in the hind legs, and especially see to the carriage of the tail while standing and in movement as prescribed by the standard.

Als Ergebnis der „Internationalen Richtertagung 2009“ sind sich die teilnehmenden Richterinnen- und Richter über das Folgende einig.
Sie werden in den nächsten Jahren mit besonderer Aufmerksamkeit bei der Beurteilung unserer Rasse auf substanzvollen – harmonischen Körperbau, auf korrekte Kopf- und Fangproportionen , auf gerade gestellte Läufe mit deutlich gewinkelten Hintergliedmaßen, insbesondere auf die im Standard beschriebene Rutenhaltung im Stand und in der Bewegung achten. 

Dortmund, Germany, 16 October 2009.

Pandazoman La Nikita 2d was best veteran of the Day on the Bundesieger Zuchtschau in Dormtmund.

.Sweden, October 2009.

Three group placement from International shows in Sweden during 2009
for SUCH DKUCH FINUCH EEUCH NORDUCH Kwenobe Balfen Shiku owner Petra Junehall
6 June Norrköping Int. BIG-3 (judge Ake Cronander, Sweden)
3 October  Sundsvall Int. BIG-2 (judge Viva-Maria Soleckyj-Szpunar, Poland)
31 October Vaxjoe Int. BIG-R  (judge Lilian de Ridder-Onghena, Belgium)

Dortmund, Germany, 16 Ocotober 2009.

For the third time in a row a Leonberger was place in group on an allbreed show in Germany.
This time it was Rosaceae Amaranthus who won 3d Best in Group on the National Dog Show in Dortmund.
The Leonbergers were judged by Willi Güllix, the group was judged by Hans Wiblishauser.

Rostock, Germany, 4 October 2009.

CACIB - Ausstellung Rostock /03.-04.Oktober 2009
Richter der Rasse: Albert Hellener, BOB: Ukas Löwe vom Osning
Richter der FCI Gr. 2 Gert Christensen DK: Platz 2 in der Gruppe für unsere Rasse

On the International Dog Show in Rostock the Leonberger Ukas Löwe v. Osning was BOB, judged by Albert Herllener, and
2d of FCI group 2, judged by Gert Christensen.

Leonberg, 26 September 2009

In the annual general meeting of the International Union, the Austrian club offered a painting by an Asutrian artists to the Union.

The Russian club presented  a plate to Union.

Leipzig (Germany) 12-13 September 2009

Doppelter Erfolg unserer Leonberger im Gruppenwettbewerb der FCI. Gr.2,
anlässlich der Nationalen und Internationalen Ausstellung in Leipzig / 12.-13.September 2009.

Double succes for our Leonbergers on the National and International Dog Shows in Leipzig.

Drammen, Norway, 29th August 2009

Baby Bab v Vluyner Tannenhof was BOB and 4th best of group.
Owner Tone Mosby, bredeer Fam. Corvey-Paßen.
Judge was Rafael Malo Alcrudo (Es).

Saint Ghislain, Belgium, 30th August 2009

Hakuna C.Bora z. Miloticek  was BOB and 2d in FCI group 2 in St. Ghislain.Judge was Roger Vanhoenacker.

Dublin, Ireland, 15th August 2009.

On the Navan Dog Show in Ireland, Kwenobe Balfen Hullanta D was BOB and Best of FCI group 2.
Judge for the Leonbergers and for the group was Petra Junehall from Sweden.

Paris (France), 14th June 2009.

On the "Championat de France" international dog show in Paris (with 6562 entries the most important show in France) ,
Voulé du Clos de Grés was BOB, Best of Group 2 and 3d Best in Show.
The Leonberger males were judged by Mrs. Chantal Reilhac.

Lommel (Belgium), 14th June 2009

On the national dog show in Lommel, Hakuna C Bora z Miloticek (owner Bart & Carine Bouwens-Roobrouck)
was best of breed, best in group and reserve best in show.

San Marino,24th May 2009

On Sunday May 24th at the San Marino International Dog  Show the bitch  KALAMITYJANE (Ch. Liuto del Sambro X Wiyot Cora), owner Laura Franzoni, breeder Elena Pozzato, was 2rd in the Group 2 under the judge Mrs. Lizbeth LILJEQUIST (S).

Lecca (Italy), 3th May 2009

At Lecce International Show (Italy) on Sunday May 3th, the bitch KALAMBAKA'S IMPOSSIBILEISABEAU (Ch. Andreius x Ch. Grace) owner Savino Labroca , breeder Kalambaka's Kennel of F. Mavilla & D. Assalve was 3rd in the Group 2 under the finnish Judge Mrs. Elina HAAPANIEMI

Siena (Italy), 19 April 2009.

On sunday april 19th at the Siena National Show (Italy) the Leonberger dog BORIS BERLJON IZ POSELKA SOKOL owned by Mr. Guido Perosino (Berljon Kennel) was BOB, BOG and BIS 3rd.

Pápa, Hungary, 5th April 2009.

On the national dog show on 05.04.2009 in  (Hungary), Zack Iz Galkina Gnezda was Best Puppy (judged by Mrs. Pálné Bánhidi (H)), and Puppy Reserve Best In Show Puppy R.BIS (judged by Mr. Sándor Kocsis (H)).
On the same show HJCH, HRJCH, SLOJCH, SKJCH, ÖJCH, HDW Lord Löwe Von Gut Eiferslohn was Excellent 1, CAC, Best Of Breed BOB and Best Of FCI Group II BOG (judged by Mr. György Hartmann (H)).
 

Montluçon (France) 15th March 2009

On the international Dog Show in Montluçon Caspar H Bora z Miloticek at Jantonely was Best of Breed, Best of FCI Group  2,
and 3d placed Best in Show. Judges were Mr. M. Dupas and Mrs. C. Lafaye.

Hoogstraten (Belgium), 22th February 2009

France, 22th February 2009.

The new website of the French Leonberger club is online: www.club-leonberg.fr

Melbourne, 13th February 2009
Our Australian Leonberger friends ask as many people as possible to participate in an International Vritual Dog Show, in order to raise maoney for the victims of the bush fires.
Enter as many dogs as you like on:
http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/Content.asp?ID=277&SubID=369
Entries close 6th March 2009

Arezzo, Italy, 18th January 2009.

At the Arezzo International Dog Show (Italy) on Sunday January 18th,  the young bitch (19 months) A' LA GLOIRE DE ULYSSE ( Boris Berljon Iz Poselka Sokol X Delicious Bess Ensson Bohemia) owner and breeder Mrs. Francesca Casella was BOB at the Specialty Club Show and 3rd in the Group 2 under the finnish Judge Mrs. Paula Heikkinen Lekkonen