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Our Christmas Miracle
From Tasco's pride and Aletheia's truth,
A dream grew quietly, so wonderful.
Quiet in the evening, gentle on Christmas Eve,
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December 24th, on holy night.
The world lay still, the snow fell softly,
the first hint of winter white.
As snowflakes danced, softly and gently,
Four little souls were brought.
Eyes still closed, in newborn state,
enveloped in silence, delicate and pure.
Two fawn-colored boys, warm and light,
like candlelight breaking in the darkness.
A fawn-colored girl, gentle and mild,
Kissed by snow, a Christmas sign.
A black girl, deep and clear,
Like midnight with a pair of stars.
A promise of snow, quiet, new —
A Christmas miracle, faithful and shy.
Born in the quiet time,
a wonder full of eternity.
Kiona - 03/24/2012-12/15/2025
To be honest, I don't even know what to write. My little fighter, whom I thought would live forever, has fallen asleep in my arms.
And with you, a piece of our history has gone.
You were never "just a dog". You were a beginning, a support, a home.
For 13 years and almost 9 months, you enriched our lives with your strength, your stubbornness, and your unique, wonderful personality. And now? Now your spot in the living room is empty, my personal wake-up call is missing in the morning, we no longer have to turn the TV down because you've gone to your water bowl for the fourth time in 20 minutes, and we miss your cheerful, excited running around at mealtimes. All things that made us laugh so often.
You were our first Briard. It all started with you. Our love for the breed; so many friendships and memories were born through you.
You were my mom's dog, her soulmate, her constant companion. When Mom had to leave us in 2022, you stayed and carried on what she left behind. It feels comforting to know that you've found each other again. That you're together now. I'm sure Mom is happy to have you back with her.
I could tell you about your successes and your wonderful children and grandchildren, but you were so much more than that – you were family.
It was a gift to have you by our side for so long, to watch you grow old, and to stand by you through thick and thin. And yet, this farewell is incredibly difficult for me.
I will often think back to your quirks: your nightly raids on the food, your unique way of removing the childproof locks from the food bins, your love for the sea and your urge to save everything in it from drowning. I'll remember the way you nearly tore your paw off while "waving" for a treat, because you wanted to show me you could raise it a little higher.
I will look for you. Not desperately, not loudly.
but with an open heart.
I will find you in the warm sun on my face, when it feels like your closeness.
I will see you in your children and grandchildren, in their gaze, in the way they walk, in small gestures that are unmistakably you.
And when the evening grows still, I will look at the sky and know: You are one of the stars that shines especially brightly.
Then I will smile, because you are not gone.
You've only changed your shape.
Your death has taken so much out of me.
Our travels, walks, moments, time.
But he cannot take you from my dreams, because that is the place I will always return to in order to find you.
Run free, my little mouse tooth
You will forever be our first
Annual financial statement Wels
Every year, Wels is my show finale, and the results here have never disappointed me. However, 2026 will have to work very hard to top 2025!
“She is absolutely stunning” - Tino Pehar
"She is a breathtaking dog" - Mag. Gerhard Pöllinger-Sorré
These are two comments from two different judges, before they even laid a hand on Kehlani. Comments that fill me with pride and joy.
December 5, 2025
Judge: Tino Pehar
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: V2/2, Res. CACA
SEL. Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing: V1/2, CACA, CACIB, winner Wels, BOB!
The group was judged by Jorgen Hindse, Denmark, and Kehlani was awarded a BIG 3!!!
December 6, 2025 (CAC Show)
Judge: Jilkova Zdenka
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: V1/2, CACA, Best Adult Female, Upper Austria Winner, BOS!
December 6, 2025
Judge: Mag. Gerhard Pöllinger-Sorré
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: V1/3, CACA
SEL. Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing: V1/2, CACIB, Winter Trophy Winner, BOB!
December 7, 2025
Judge: Celine Bottussi Jocquel
Pride & Precious God Have Mercy: V
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: SG3
SEL. Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing: V1/2, Res. CACIB
Kehlani was only shown at 4 CACIB shows in Austria throughout the year, she finished 3 of them with a BOB, was twice among the top 6 in the group and now to conclude she was rewarded with a BIG III.
Questionable life choices and countless kilometers and fuel bills
Other people collect stamps or postage stamps. We, on the other hand, collect gas receipts, mileage, and above all, questionable decisions. After heading to Tasco in Poland on Thursday to stock up, we went to Sempeter on Sunday for the Slovenian Club's Specialty Show.
Despite sleep deprivation and illness, we managed the weekend well, and while Aletheia is now (hopefully) enjoying her pregnancy, Khaleesi and Kehlani performed another show.
27.10.2025 (CAC Show)
Judge: Alenka Pokorn
Art's Affair Incredible Twentyfour: V1, V-CAC, V-BOB, BOB!!
Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing: V1, CAC and she has finished her CLUB CHAMPION title!
CACIB Tulln 2025
We had already discussed our girls' weekend with Michaela, the owner of our "Baby Kelani," Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible, while we were in France, and now it finally happened. We laughed a lot together, especially thanks to Jessica. Our little green-haired boy from our G-litter, now called Ares, also made his show debut! The results of this weekend are something to be proud of!
10.10.2025 (CAC Show)
Judge: Marie-Josée Melchior
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible: V1/2, CACA, Best Female, Lower Austria winner, BOS
October 10, 2025
Judge: Milan Plundra
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible: V2/2, Res. CACA, Res. CACIB
October 11, 2025
Judge: Dusan Travnikar
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible: V2/2, Res, CACA
October 12, 2025
Judge: Milivoje Urosevic
Pride & Precious God Have Mercy: VV1, Best Minor Puppy
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible: V1/2, CACA, Res. CACIB
Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing: V1/2, CACA, CACIB, national winner, BOB!! Top 6 in the Ring of Honor
While we were in Tulln, Milo (Pride & Precious Guard My Love) was in Burbach for his puppy evaluation, where he was by far the youngest. Not even six months old, yet he came home with a 4 (out of 5) in the standard and 32/35 points in the temperament test. We are so proud of the puppies' development!
Berlencourt Le Chaos - er, Cauroy
Where does one even begin on such an adventure? Perhaps with the car, which has more character than some people – including tropical interior temperatures thanks to an air conditioner that has decided to take early retirement. Oh yes, and the windshield? A veritable mosaic of stone chips – I could almost have called the Louvre to see if they were interested in a new exhibit.
The first stopover, which the satnav said should be reachable in 6 ½ hours… of course, took almost 8. But hey, who wants to arrive quickly when you can just drift leisurely into despair?
Then there was the dog, selected in Germany like a top model – "très magnifique," they even said! And suddenly in France: "No, no, much too light eyes!" Of course, because in Germany they apparently only work with sunglasses on. The other dog, who at nine years old is fitter than I am after my third coffee, was described as "not in very good shape for her age." Thank you very much, me neither, but at least I don't get a failing grade thrown at me!
And just when you think, "Okay, that's it – time to head home," BAM, the next surprise hits! Hardly any traffic jams, a super drive home to the first stop – a miracle! But no sooner have you sat down on the couch than the phone rings at 10:30 p.m.: Animal rescue on the line. They've found your dog. The one who stayed home 700 km away. The 13 ½-year-old grandma with built-in GPS, deafness, poor eyesight, and probably the memory of a slice of toast, decided: "A midnight stroll sounds good – live in the moment!" And just like that, the door was opened (how, nobody knows to this day) and off she went on a grand adventure. She probably just wanted to see if there was any food left in the next village.
To top it all off, my NEW windshield wiper spectacularly gave up the ghost during the first rain shower – it probably couldn't bear to watch the madness any longer. I, on the other hand, was on the verge of either screaming, crying, or spontaneously launching a career as a street musician – with mournful pan flute music playing in the background.
The only thing missing was the satnav telling us to "Turn around now" in the middle of the motorway. Oh, right, we even experienced that.
What can you say – it was simply one of those trips where at some point you can only laugh or run around in circles screaming.
Spoiler alert: I tried both.
Between the lack of air conditioning, nighttime excursions by elderly people on four paws, and judicial whims, we experienced every emotion.
But that's exactly what makes it special, isn't it?
And yet… despite everything, it was an amazing time. Six days full of chaos, laughter, reunions, new friendships, and dogs with more character than some people. There were tears too – tears of disappointment and despair, but mostly tears of laughter.
Sure, expectations were high – you don't travel 1400 km for a baguette and a "non merci". And yes, my girls all got an EXC (Khaleesi & Kehlani from Madame Bächler, Aletheia from Monsieur Thevenon), which is great – but the comments like "eyes too light" or "doesn't look good for her age"? C'est la vie! I've heard worse. (From my mirror, for example.)
But okay – disappointment is allowed. Giving up is not. So we spontaneously did the NHAT – and lo and behold:
Khaleesi (9 years old) and Kehlani (3 years, 9 months old) both passed with a "Good" grade!
And Kehlani also passed her VT with 15 points – so one less thing to worry about next year. Thanks!
And then comes the highlight of the weekend: my offspring.
If my own ladies can't shine, then at least the young guns can:
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible “Kelani” (Fabergé x Aletheia):
– EXC
– VT 16/20 points
– V3/8 in the youth class
– All requirements for the French Junior Champion title have been met!
Pride & Precious Guard my Love “Milo” (Ori x Kehlani):
– First appearance? Check.
– “Très Prometeur”? Check.
– “Meilleure Baby”? Oh yes, baby!
So – even though this year's "no" was a resounding "it was a bust" for my own girls:
It had everything we needed. And next year? We'll be back. With new goals, old friends, and maybe – just maybe – a working air conditioner.
France, see you soon!
The best birthday present!
On my birthday, we went to Salzburg to exhibit Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible. The mouse had some stiff competition, but she did a fantastic job!
23.08.2025 (CAC Show)
Judge: Piskay Vladimír
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible: V3/3
23.08.2025
Judge: Chan Weng Woh
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible: V2/3, Res. CACA
August 24, 2025
Judge: Ozan Belkis
Pride & Precious Future looks Incredible: V1/3, CACA, CACIB, Alpine winner, BOB!!!
What a fantastic birthday present! At the tender age of 17 months, she won Best of Breed against 13 other dogs, and against her father no less! I couldn't be prouder!
The young talents shone again!
Our Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible campaign once again impressed in Gelsenkirchen and prevailed against strong competition.
☆ V1/4
☆ VDH-J-CAC
☆ FCI-J-CACIB
☆ Best Youth
German Junior Winner
We are incredibly proud of this little mouse and everything she has achieved so far!
Selection in Germany - it was a pleasure for us!
When someone goes on a trip, they have a story to tell. After the air conditioning in the car I was planning to use to drive to Germany decided to take an early retirement, I had to borrow my fellow breeder's car. After driving for an hour on Friday, I had to turn back – I'd forgotten my tent at home. We then made good time driving through Germany and were finally able to set up the tent, which was now in the car, around 6:00 PM. We spent the evening with dear friends and acquaintances. Overall, it was a fantastic weekend, and I'm thrilled with all the wonderful results from our offspring and my girls!
July 19, 2025 - Club show:
Judge: Maurice Jung
Veteran Class: Art's Affair Incredible Twentyfour: EXC.4
Youth Class: Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: EXC 3/8
Open Class: Cha Cha Cha Incredible Twentyfour: EXC without placement
Champion class: Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing: EXC 2nd, Res.VDH-CHA
Males:
Judge: Alain Thévenon
Pride & Precious D'Gentleman: EXC 2/11, Res.VDH-CHA, Res.CAC
20.07.2025 - Selection:
Youth class:
Judge: Ulkire Theumer
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: EXC 1/5, VDH-J-CHA, Junior Winner, Best Junior Dog
Judge: Alain Thévenon
Art's Affair Incredible Twentyfour: EXC, Character test 16/20
Cha Cha Cha Incredible Twentyfour: EXC, character test 12/20
Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing: EXC, Character test 15/20, SELCTION GERMANY
Our little Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible has also fulfilled all the requirements for the German Junior Champion title!! We are very proud of her, who is presenting herself very successfully internationally.
CACIB Rogla 30.05-01.06.2025
Yes, when I set my mind to something, I pull out all the stops to make it happen. On Friday, the babies were looked after by a dear friend, on Saturday a friend came all the way from Vienna to look after our little ones, and on Sunday my partner spent the whole day at home – all so I could go to Rogla with Khaleesi. We came back with fantastic results, and I with a massive sunburn :D.
May 30, 2025
Judge: Tatjana Urek Jipping
Art's Affair Incredible Twentyfour: Exc. 1, V-CAC, BOS!
May 31, 2025
Judge: Michele Colborne
Art's Affair Incredible Twentyfour: Exc. 1, V-CAC, V-CACIB, Best Veteran, Veteran BOB, BOS
May 31, 2025 - Club show
Judge: Gerard Jipping
Art's Affair Incredible Twentyfour: Exc. 1, V-CAC, Best Veteran, Veteran Club Winner, Veteran BOB, BOB!
June 1, 2025
Judge: Ivan Jukic
Art's Affair Incredible Twentyfour: Exc. 1, V-CAC, V-CACIB, Best Veteran, Veteran BOB, BOS
OUR G-LITTER HAS LANDED
We were in Poland in mid-February visiting Piccolo Bello Maribe Magic, or simply Ori, and what can we say? Ori charmed his way into Kehlani's heart, and this romantic getaway has now resulted in our G-litter! You can tell Kehlani is different now; she's much more affectionate, always seeking my company, and as soon as I leave the room, she starts whining. I've never seen her like this before, as she's usually quite independent. But that's just how hormones work!
On April 28, 2025, Kehlani gave birth to six healthy and strong babies in four hours. The three girls weigh between 440 and 460 grams, while the three boys weigh around 530 grams. From the very first minute, she cared perfectly for her offspring and was very instinctive. They are all nursing well, and Kehlani takes their hygiene very seriously.
We are looking forward to the coming weeks with the babies.
You can find everything else about our G-babies on their own page. here.
EUROPEAN WINNER 2025!!!
On April 10, 2025, the European Dog Show took place in Brno, one of the most spectacular events in the exhibition world. We ourselves were not there, however, Aletheia's brother, Captain Morgan Incredible Twentyfour, showed himself there and with great success!
Sel. CZ., Captain Morgan Incredible Twentyfour can now add European Winner before his name! He prevailed against three other males in his class and also took BOS! We are incredibly proud!!!
CACIB Premstätten
Yes, we said we wouldn't be showing for a while, but it's simply my hobby and the girls enjoy it so much! I only entered Khaleesi for fun, just one show, mainly because I really like the judge. I wasn't at all happy about the judge change right after the entry deadline, but what can you do? It's already paid for, so the dog will be shown accordingly :D. We also saw our girl "Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible." I got to show her and she did more than just great!
March 29, 2025
Judge: Erwin Deutscher
Art's Affaire Incredible Twentyfour: V1, V-CACIB, VBOB, Veteranen Premstätten Winner, Veteranen Sieger, BOS!!
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: V1/2, J-CACIB, Youth Premstätten Winner, JBOB
March 29, 2025 - CAC Show
Judge: Iris Urschitz
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: V1/2, JBOB, BOS!!
March 30, 2025
Judge: Stefan Sinko
Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible: V1/2, J-CACIB, Youth Styrian Winner, JBOB
Thus, "Pride & Precious Future Looks Incredible" has completed her Austrian Junior Champion title in just three shows! We are very proud of our little darling and delighted by the judges' praise.
It was a wonderful weekend with dear friends, new acquaintances whom you otherwise only know from Facebook, and lots of fun!
