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that we only got 2 litters from the semen. First one month before his 15th birthday.
litter was 4 puppies (1boy 3 girls) and then 2
bitches from his last breeding unit. However, Tasairgid The Joker
the quality we got from the 6 puppies overall far after winning Res CC
outweighed the lack of numbers by a country from Junior.
mile. Between them there were many great
wins - multiple specialty BIS and many other
wins with all 6 puppies. At that particular time,
the breed in this country was particularly strong
which happens in most countries from time to
time. One regret I have on this was it was a
shame there was not more semen out there
from him to go over some of the lovely bitches
around the country in that period. I felt it would
not only enhance his reputation but would have
done a lot more for the breed here. While
his legacy for our kennel is getting somewhat
diluted these days, one of his grandsons, Lucky There was no way the house would not have a
who we sent to the Czech Republic almost Weimaraner in it so along came Martha. Bought
8 years ago, has really excelled in showing/ as a pet but, only to socialise her, we went to
working and, as a stud dog in many European the nearest Ringcraft class. Bad move!! Into
countries, has left his mark. Class was a dog the show ring again and, at 6 months and her
that offered so much and was possibly under first show, Martha was Best Puppy in Show
used in my opinion. We are forever grateful to at the Weimaraner Association Championship
Jean and Allan for making the effort and letting Show, quickly followed by her JW, 5 CCs, 4 with
the semen come to us.” BOB, 4 Res CCs gaining her title and BIS at the
Weimaraner Club of Scotland
Hungarian Viszlas joined the household and,
handled by Allan, more Champions became part
Sh Ch Gunalt
of the Tasairgid clan.
The One for
It was such an honour to become the first Tasairgid JW
person in Scotland approved to award
Challenge Certificates in Weimaraners and
Hungarian Vizslas.

In 1999, It was a delight to be invited to judge
the Weimaraner and Hungarian Specialty shows
in Australia and then Weimaraners at Crufts in
2008.

Sired by Sh Ch Gunalt Sum of Brownbank
and out of Tasairgid Pure Ded Brilliant,
Tasairgid The Joker JW 4 Res CC became the
man of the house in 2001. Daniel was a Class
grandson and shared his beautiful lines and
temperament.
Now just one in the house making this house a
Ill-health came upon us and, sadly, Daniel’s
home as only a Weimaraner can.
show career had to come to an end. He died just

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