30th November 08 - Thank you
Well we have finally made it... to the end of our showing year!!!
With our final shows now over and done with we can look forward to the next stage of our life... marriage!!
Thank You
To all of the judges that managed to see the beauty in all of our dogs, and for your kind comments on them (we love them too!)
HUGE Thanks
To all of our family, friends & mentors for your immense support this year, we could not have done any of this without you!
Special Thanks
To our minders Julia; David & Heather; David, Lucy & the kids for looking after our crew while we are gone!! We have given them all instructions to be on their best behaviour while we are away
We are looking forward to catching up with everyone when we return!
Best Wishes for a fantastic rest of the year.
James & Alicia
(soon to be Mr & Mrs)
21st - 23rd November - Its SPRING FAIR Time
My favourite shows of the year are over again, and we had a great weekend (despite the weather), with some even better results!!
Friday - Show 1
Freya: 1st Baby bitch class
Judge - Mrs. C Coxall (UK)
Lacey: 1st Intermediate Bitch & Reserve Bitch Challenge
Morgan: 1st Minor Puppy Bitch, Minor in Group
Judge - Mr. E Blake (USA)
Then to top of a great day Morgan went on to win
** BEST MINOR IN SHOW**
under Mrs Claire Coxall (UK)
We were so very excited with yet another super win at such a prestigious show!!!
Thanks Paul for sending us the chubby puppy with the black leg
Saturday - Show 2
Freya: 3rd Baby bitch class (5 entries)
Judge - Ms T. Yamada (Japan) - Boxer Specialist
Lacey: 1st Intermediate Bitch
Morgan: 2nd Minor Puppy Bitch
Judge - Mr A. Kelly (Ireland)
The wild weather continued...
Sunday - Show 3
Freya was not shown today.
Judge - Mr Yu-Feng Zee (Taiwan) - Boxer Specialist
Lacey: 1st Intermediate Bitch
Morgan: 2nd Minor Puppy Bitch
Judge - Ms Y. Meintjes (Sth Africa)
It was great to see such a large entry of pointers on all three days, and Congratulations to all of the winners over the weekend.
18th November - HAPPY BIRTHDAY OAKLEY
** Happy 18th Birthday Oakley **
Still looking as handsome as the day I first saw him!!
11th November - HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIKITA
** Happy 9th Birthday Nikita **
1st November - Liverpool & Districts Kennel Club
Freya: 1st Baby bitch class & Baby of Breed
Judge - Mrs. P Clark (VIC)
Lacey: BEST OF BREED (4 Entries)
Morgan: Reserve Bitch Challenge, RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
Judge - Mrs. J Bennett (NZ)
25th - 26th October - Blaxland & Manly
Another beautiful weekend with some nice results.
Saturday - Blaxland Glenbrook RSL & Citizens Kennel Club
Judge was Mr. R Marshall (NSW)
Freya: 1st Baby bitch class
Judge was Mrs. D Delmar (NSW)
Morgan: Reserve Bitch Challenge
Lacey: BEST OF BREED (9 points)
Sunday - Manly & Districts Kennel Club
Judge was Mr. W Stacey (NSW)
Freya: 1st Baby bitch class & Baby Puppy of Breed
Judge was Mrs. C Rafton (NSW)
Morgan: Reserve Bitch Challenge & Minor Puppy of Breed
*Lacey was not entered and got to spend the day walking around sunny Bondi with her Aunty Portia.
20th October - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISLAY
October certainly seems to be our biggest month for Birthdays
** Happy 1st Birthday Islay **
17th - 19th October - Weekend at Hillsborough
This weekend the Aspyre team headed North to sunny Hillsborough.
We had a nice weekend away despite the heat, and both Morgan & Freya performed very well.
This weekend was Freya's first weekend in the show ring and Morgan's first weekend in Minor Puppy.
Tuggerah Lakes Kennel & Obedience Club
Friday - Morning show
Freya: BEST BABY OF BREED, Judge - Mr K Iggleden (QLD)
Morgan: Minor Puppy of Breed, Judge - Mrs R. Williams (NSW)
Saturday -
Freya: 1st Baby Bitch Class, Judge - Miss P H J Young (NSW)
Morgan: RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE (5 Bitches) & Minor Puppy of Breed, Judge - Mrs D. Brown (NZ)
Sunday -
Freya: 1st Baby Bitch Class, Judge - Mrs D. Brown (NZ)
Morgan: MINOR PUPPY IN GROUP, Judge - Mrs J. Ashton (SA)
Newcastle & Northern Districts Kennel Club
Friday - Afternoon show
Freya: 1st Baby Puppy Bitch Class, Judge - Mrs D Morris (NSW)
Morgan: Minor Puppy of Breed, Judge - Mrs A. Spanswick (NSW)
16th October - HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUI
** Happy 2nd Birthday Lui **
8th October - HAPPY BIRTHDAY LACEY
** Happy 2nd Birthday Lacey**
Also Birthday wishes to her brothers & sisters both in NZ and here in Oz!
21st September - Two Shows in Two States
The Aspyre team hit the ring in two states this weekend with Lacey still on vacation with Hollie & Ben (Zensu) in Adelaide. Thanks guys for looking after our precious girl.
Murray Valley Kennel Club - SA
Lacey - 1st Intermediate Bitch & Bitch Challenge (9 points)
Judge - Mrs S Bruno (NSW)
Meanwhile back home Morgan did not let us down in her last appearance in Baby Puppy.
Hunter Kennel Club - NSW
Morgan - Baby Puppy of Breed
Judge - Mrs C Murray (NSW)
Freya was there to cheer Morgan on from the sidelines. Freya never batted an eyelash with all the new sights, sounds and smells at the show - and already has quite the fan club. So we shall wait and see if she can behave at her first show in a few weeks.
12th September - Our Princess is here!!
Our beautiful Freya has arrived safe & sound here in Sydney.
We are very excited and will be eternally greatful to her breeder & co-owner Lloyd Harrison (Valeska Boxers) for sending us this little bundle of fun. We are sure that she will do you and the rest of the Valeska crew very proud.
Watch out for James & Freya hitting the ring shorty.
September 2008 - Royalty is coming to Aspyre
With only a couple of sleeps to go, we have begun to prepare for another new arrival here at Aspyre.
Keep an eye out for our new addition hitting the ring in a few weeks.
6th September - Adelaide Royal Show
We once again we made the trip to Adelaide, this time for their Royal show.
Lacey arrived in great condition, and we are glad to report that flying never seems to phase her.
Judge was Mr. J Delmar (Ireland)
Lacey - 1st Intermediate Bitch Class
Huge congrats to Hollie & Ben on winning Best of Breed & BEST IN GROUP 4TH with Magnum!!
It was great to catch up with friends, both old and new.
We would obviously like to thank Ben & Hollie (and Julia, Robert & Nanna) for their hospitality during our brief stay - we promise to return the favour one day soon.
Good luck over the coming weeks with Team Zensu - but don't let Lacey boss you around.
30th August - Dalwood
Morgan - Baby Puppy of Breed
Judge - Mr R. Lucas (NSW)
23rd August - Norwest Kennel Club
With Lacey having a little break from the ring, it was left to Morgan to bring home the ribbons... and that she did!!
Morgan - ** BABY PUPPY IN SHOW**
Judges - Mr F. Hession (NSW)/ Ms A. Spanswick (NSW).
Both judges are well respected Gundog Specialists, so needless to say we are all very proud.
17th August - NSW Gundog Society
Lacey - 1st Intermediate Bitch
Judge - Mrs E. Joseph (Trisetter Kennels)
Morgan - 1st Baby Bitch Class
Judge - Mrs E. Joseph (Trisetter Kennels)
2nd 3-6 month Sweepstakes
Judge - Mrs C. Cunningham (Knusprig Kennels)
3rd August - Sydney Kennel Club
Lacey - 1st Intermediate Bitch & Reserve Bitch Challenge
Judge - Mr Satoshi Bessho (Japan)
As there were no Baby Puppy or Minor Puppy classes Morgan was not shown today
3rd August - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUZZY
** Happy 3rd Birthday Buzzy **
2nd August - Junior Kennel Club
Lacey - 1st Intermediate Bitch & Reserve Bitch Challenge
Judge - Mr M Fukushima (Japan)
Morgan - Baby of Breed & Short List (3) for Baby in Group
Judge - Mr M Fukushima (Japan)
1st August - Time for a change
The ASPYRE kennel name has been registered in Australia. This name represents our past and well as defining our aims for the future.We hope that we can produce as many champions in the future as it has had in the past.
Check back soon, as our future plans are slowly revealed.
22nd July 2008 - Farewell Chucky
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of Buzzy's father Chucky in a tragic accident.
Chucky (Aust Ch Zipadedoda Buzzn Around) was a wonderful dog, so full of life and enjoyed every moment of it! He always had a smile on his face, and was known for his cheeky antics in and out of the ring.
He leaves behind only a handful of children, one of which is our beloved Buzz.
Our love and sympathy goes out to his breeder/owner Julia.
Rest in peace dear Chuckles - you will be very sadly missed.
20th July - North of the Harbour International
Lacey - 1st Intermediate Bitch
Judge - Dr W. Werbitzki SV (Belarus)
Morgan - Baby of Breed
Judge - Dr W. Werbitzki SV (Belarus)
19th July - North of the Harbour International
Lacey - 1st Intermediate Bitch & Reserve Bitch Challenge
Judge - Mr S. Tripoli (Italy)
Morgan - ** BABY PUPPY IN SHOW**
Judges - Mr S. Tripoli (Italy)/ Dr W. Werbitzki SV (Belarus)
13th July - Bungendore Palerang
Buzzy- Best of Breed - Gaining his Australian Championship!!
Judge - Mrs E. Gunter (NSW)
Morgan- ** BABY PUPPY IN GROUP **
Judge - Mr. J. Ellem (NSW)
12th July - Bungendore Palerang
Buzzy- Best of Breed (3 entries)
Judge - Mr B. Ridell (NSW) - Toy Speciaist
Morgan- Baby Puppy of Breed
Judge - Mr. R Cleland (SA)
5th July - Penrith Kennel Club
Morgan - Makes her show debut!
1st Place 3-6month Sweepstakes & ** BABY IN GROUP **
Judge - Mr. J. Hayward (NSW)
19th June - Time to Dream
Our dreams have just become a reality.
Morgan has arrived safe and sound here in Australia.
15th June - Yass
Buzzy- Best of Breed
Judge - Mrs. N Zimmerle (QLD)
Lacey - Bitch Challenge (7 Points) & Runner Up Best of Breed
Judge - Mrs. R Henderson (QLD)
14th June - Yass
Buzzy- Best of Breed & GROUP SHORTLIST
Judge - Mrs. S Tringham (QLD)
8th June - Wollondilly All Breeds Kennel Club
Lacey - Bitch Challenge (7pts) & Best of Breed
Judge - Mr. M. Johnston (NSW)
7th June - Combined Northern Canine Committee
Lacey - Bitch Challenge (7pts) & Runner Up Best of Breed
Judge - Mr. R. Britten (NSW)
25th May - Ku-Ring-Gai Kennel Club
Lacey - Bitch Challenge (8pts) & Runner Up Best of Breed
Judge - Mr. J. Mackender (NSW)
4th May - Albion Park Kennel Club
Lacey - Best of Breed & Group Shortlist (Final 6) * Intermediate in Group *
Judge - Mr. R Britten (NSW)
May 2008 - Launched
Our new wesbite is finally up and running!
