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been very successful. She has had a lot of fun types. This has been invaluable when thinking
campaigning him in Europe and Ireland. He is about breeding, seeing dogs in the flesh is
an Irish Champion and has been successful in much better than just a photo. Pinschers have
Europe too gaining a junior winner title and a a small gene pool so learning about and seeing
number of CACIBs. He has been top German different progeny of different lines has been very
Pinscher in Ireland in 2017,18 and 19 and interesting and I feel fortunate to have been able
consequently made me Top German Pinscher to travel to do this.
Breeder in Ireland for 3 years too, I’m very proud
of them both. We have travelled by plane, train and ferry and
even managed to wangle the dogs into business
Nicky Walton has also campaigned Brintala class after the airline made a mistake and the
Queen of the Night at Dabella, Ceriinan captain allowed us to travel in style with the
Vivica at Brintala x INXS Carbon Copy for dogs, champagne and all!
Remikz who has been Top GP puppy in the UK
2019, and was Top GP puppy in Ireland 2019. I German Pinschers are great little dogs but are
am so proud of them both. not for everyone. They are an intelligent, cheeky
and sometimes challenging breed. Saying that
And Brintala Emmeline, Dogiwogin Darker they can be superb family members in the right
Shade of Magic at Brintala x Y’Nots be a home and I have had that proved time and time
Drama Queen for Brintala is to be campaigned again by my owners who range form single
by Auli Haapiainen – Liikanen of Kennel people to families with small children.
Dogiwogin in Finland, owned by herself and
Anja Niikonen of Ceriinan Kennel fame. A future As a breeder I am well aware that most puppies
for us all to enjoy. go to pet homes so vetting my prospective
owners is key. That’s where the teamwork
comes in. I am very lucky to have fantastic
owners who are friends and who are willing to
meet up with people and show them their dogs
and talk to them about their experiences. It’s
an invaluable resource and one I appreciate
greatly.
I also do Discover Dogs and The National
Pet show most years with my dogs as
representatives for The German Pinscher Club
and love meeting the public and talking about
pinschers, the dogs love it too and it’s a great
way to raise the profile of the breed.
Int/Multi Ch Hickson Matrix of Milo at Brintala Breeding any dog is a great responsibility
and one I take very seriously. Deciding on
Over the years I travelled in Europe extensively appropriate matings to produce type, health and
with the pinschers and was lucky enough to most importantly temperament is something I
forge some wonderful friendships with breeders take time over and discuss with experienced
all over the World. I have learnt so much from friends. Having now bred 9 litters resulting in
them as they have been generous enough 46 puppies, which may seem small numbers to
to share their knowledge, experience and some but it has been a wonderful experience
expertise. and a learning curve in the expectations of
breeding. I am an Assured Breeder with the
Travelling around Europe has also allowed me Kennel Club and I health test all of my dogs
to see many different breeders and pinscher prior to breeding.
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