Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Hawkwind Milestone

We just got back the result on the Samoyed Club of America's 2008 Winner's Bitch (means she beat all the non champion girls in the nation...well, most of the best internationally as well) OFA hip result.

Hawkwind's Silver Star Garnet is OFA Excellent.

She is the 15th OFA Excellent we have bred. 30 dogs of our kennel have been checked. So of all the dog's done, we are now at 50% OFA excellent with NO case of hip dysplasia....ever.

It is a record we are very proud of!! Merry Christmas to all and continued health for all Samoyeds!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Storm wins today

In MN Storm wins for his 4th show in a row, racking up both majors and 9 points in 2 weekends of showing....not bad! Congrats to owners Angela and Ryan Piner!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Storm is Winner's Dog

Hawkwind's Garnet Storm went to St. Cloud today and he won again....3 for 3, meaning 3 times in the show ring and 3 times he won. Not bad for a rookie!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Chi wins another leg

Ch Hawkwind's Dreams of Malachite PT HT HCT JHD TDI OAJ NA WS took another leg in Novice Fast, an agility run! Congrats to owner,Jennifer Sullivan! What a great job for both of you!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Nova is Reserve Winner's

Hawkwind's Ruby SuperNova was RWB at her first real show! Congrats to her owner, Heather LoProto!

Nova is a Summit daughter, and her mom is Onyx!

Monday, November 17, 2008

Storm and Abbi take points in Nebraska

Storm takes a second major! Wow! He just loved being in the ring, but then he loves lots of things! Now we'll send him back home and with Garnet to enjoy the snow and hopefully some ski jouring soon!

Abbi, Hawkwind's Arctic Peridot, sparkled her way to Winner's Bitch. She was only entered Sunday, and it was great to see her!

"take em by Storm..."

Since Garnet won Winner's Bitch at the national, we thought it might be time to take her brother out. He did great, taking a major right out of the gate! 'Storm' is Hawkwind's Garnet Storm, son of Lightning and Aster.

We're still grading the 3 lovely girls from Aster's second (and last) litter.

Goodby to Paris puppies!

Health clearances done, Paris' kids make the trek to Colorado...soon onto new adventures and new homes!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Haley is Best Opposite

Both weekend days Haley was Best Opposite in shows in FL....congrats to the Stolz's!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Chi gets his OAJ!

Chi gets his Open Agility Jumpers title with a first place! Congrats to owner Jennifer and Chi is now Ch Hawkwind's Dreams of Malachite NA OAJ HCT-S HT TDI WS!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween!


Bolt and Supergirl wish you a safe and happy holiday!
(Also known as Hawkwind's Golden Amber Onyx and Taylor!)

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Another Emerald Champion!

Annika is now Ch Hawkwind's Emerald Storm, going Winners, Best of Winner's and Best of Opposite Sex under Sharon Weston at the Sacramento Valley show today!

There is nothing like that first champion! Congrats to Jim & Kathy!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Ray gets his first point!

Today Ray went Best of Winner's under Pat Hastings! After winning his sweepstakes class at the national, we knew it was time for him to win!! His brother is the headline picture on this page and plans are to repeat this breeding! His parents are Hawkwind's Sapphire Onyx and Ch Hawkwind's Mont Blanc BISS.

Congrats to owner Cherie! Ray is Hawkwind's Padparaja O'Fionntan.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Rhiannon is Best of Winners

In Lawrence, KS, Hawkwind's Citrine Clad Rhiannon is BOW...congrats to owner Lynda Townsend!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Final day of SCA 2008....

2 Hawkwind girls made cuts; Ch Hawkwind's Emerald Comet (Haley) made 2 cuts, and going all the way INTO the finals was Ch Hawkwind Rocks the Gene Pool.

Haley is owned by Deb Stolz and the first Emerald Champion.

Friday, October 3, 2008

The story on Garnet....

I'd sent Indigo, my top winning bitch (2 national AOM's, 4 BISS wins, etc.) to Lightning. They tied twice....and seemed done. So home she came and no puppies.

I was looking to rebreed, but Indigo was too old by now.

The Idaho national dovetailed with Aster's season. "Aster" is Hawkwind's Alabaster Madonna, Madonna's daughter, out of Ch Hawkwind's Alabaster Carrara. She is from a litter of 4 boys and one girl, the top winning dog being "Summit," Ch Hawkwind's Mont Blanc BISS.

So we go early and get a breeding the first day....and another one. Then no interest. So we do one AI for insurance and go on enjoying the national.

Wednesday someone asks me if she is in season. (Wed is dog judging.) I said no, she was bred and is done... and turn to look around and see every dog turned and looking directly AT Aster...

Then, from across the field Lightning comes pulling his owner with determination that can only mean one thing. By this point it's pretty obvious what is going to happen so Linda and I dash into an agility tent to keep this breeding from happening in PUBLIC! (There must be SOME AKC rule about that...) They do continue to a normal breeding schedule and so Garnet was conceived at the SCA national in 2006. Idaho's state stone is the Star Garnet, and since Aster is a flower name and Silver Star is a kind of rose, and this was the 'silver' girl, she is named Hawkwind's Silver Star Garnet.

Garnet spends time with her beautiful brother,who will see a show ring someday, but for the most part enjoys skijouring. Garnet is a great sled dog and loves to go go go! We've tried her in weight pull with some success, albeit she is a young girl. Many people have commented on her great form as she instinctively leans into the harness and drops her head to pull.

There is a lot of intensity at the national. There were some lovely girls in the Winner's Bitch ring. I had no idea if the judge would like her, and she is the sort of judge who gives you NO idea what she wants until she begins pointing. Coming out of a tough open class, I knew Garnet's strengths. She puts her feet down with good timing, but she builds up to the rhythm. So I knew she might break gait a couple times, and she did. That 'rhythm' piece is far more advantageous on a trail than in a show ring, but the National ring IS big enough to bring some of this out. Garnet is absolutely clean coming and going, and has good reach and drive and excels at covering ground. Her desire to please is enormous, so it was just a matter of letting her know what was needed and I knew the more times we were sent around the stronger and more confident she'd get.

I also know Garnet never quits, which is a big plus at that level of competition. And she didn't quit this day either! She just got stronger and stronger.

The negative side of all that was I had to keep up with her! Yikes!

The judge had some lovely things to say, but what I most appreciated was about Garnet putting her head down and 'working' as she went around the ring. There are so many judges who like that 'head up' gaiting and it really IS incorrect. This is a working breed and Garnet is a real working bitch.

A special thank you to Linda Kitzman who helped Garnet get trained out of her habit of crossing in front of me. Since she mostly skijours, my first attempts with her in the show ring were scary. She kept going in front and the lead is not long enough to let her do what she wants, so I'd almost tripped every time!

Last comment....someone said he got chills watching Garnet and that she was a blast from the past. He said it was like watching Cubie decades ago now. I've never seen footage on Cubie; just some stills. But that is a huge compliment!

Garnet is Winner's Bitch at SCA 2008

On Friday's bitch judging, which began at 8am, the girls were out!

First in OPEN was Garnet.
Third in OPEN was "Copper," Hawkwind's Emerald High Peak sired by "Summit," Ch. Hawkwind's Mont Blanc BISS out of Ch. Hawkwind's Emerald Jade, owned by Jonathan Oakman & Susan Black.

Fourth in AmBred was "Alaska," Hawkwind's Fyr'N Ice Alaskan Jade sired by Ch. Wolf River's Chelestina Warrior x Ch. Hawkwind's Emerald Jade, owned by Ken & Ruth Ann
Alrick.

For the second time in SCA history a Hawkwind's bred Sammie girl won the big prize! The first national Winner's Bitch in 2001 was Garnet's grandmother, CH Hawkwind's Like A Virgin BISS.

SCA 2008's Winner's Bitch is Hawkwind's Silver Star Garnet, sired by Ch Wolf River's Moonlight Ridge CGC HCT WSXM and Hawkwind's Alabaster Madonna.

Later in the day Madonna was 3rd in Veteran Bitch.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

SCA National Day 3 - Dogs

2nd in Stud Dog is Ch Hawkwind's Moroccan Marble (Ch Echo's Just a Dreamer X Vanderbilt's Rock Anthem). This was Rocco's first litter, out of his "Glory," a beautiful Saratoga bitch. Congrats!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

SCA National Day 2 - Puppy & Veteran Sweeps

"Ray" won his 12-15 class today at the Samoyed National Specialty! Judge was Kathleen Farlow. (Yesterdays judge was Dave Richardson.

"Madonna" wins 2nd in Veteran Sweeps judged by Hazel Fitzgibbons. Madonna is Multi BISS, National Award of Merit winning Ch Hawkwind's Like A Virgin, dam of CH Hawkwind's Mont Blanc and Hawkwind's Alabaster Madonna.

SCA National News Day 1 Futurity

Futurity 3rd place today at the SCA national is Hawkwind's Padparaja O'Fionntan, sired by Ch. Hawkwind's Mont Blanc BISS out of Hawkwind's Sapphire Onyx,owned by Cheri Rankin

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Haley is Best of Breed!

CH Hawkwind's Emerald Comet is BOB in Atlanta! Nice warmup for the national in just a few days! Congrats to the Stolz's!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Summit daughter is new Champion!


Congratulations to Karen @ Cuvee Samoyeds on her first home bred Champion, Ch. Cuvee's Brigitte Bordeaux! Bordeaux took another Best of Breed from the classes over top 10 ranked specials! What a nice way to finish!

Bordeaux's proud parents are Ch Hawkwind's Mont Blanc BISS and Ch Sterling's Artistic Blend!

Friday, September 5, 2008

Garnet is RWB at Denver Samoyed Club specialty

Today Hawkwind's Silver Star Garnet was Reserve Winner's Bitch under breeder judge Beth Riley in Denver. Garnet is the daughter of Aster (Hawkwind's Alabaster Madonna) and Lightning (Ch. Wolf River's Moonlight Ridge CGC WSMX HCT)

Friday, August 22, 2008

Ray is Reserve Winner's Dog at SAMS Specialty

Hawkwind's Padparaja O'Fionntan was handled to RWD today. Ray is out of Summit and Sapphire and is a lovely yearling boy. Congratulations to owner Cherie Rankin!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Winners Dog and RWB @ SAMS

A Hawkwind's male won the 4 point major today.

Sister, Hawkwind's Emerald Storm, was RWB. This was at the Samoyed Club of Mpls, St. Paul specialty under Ed Bivin. "Annika" was shown by Kathy Filicetti. Congrats, Kathy!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Copper, Nikko & Topaz all win on Sunday

Out east Copper (Hawkwind's Emerald High Peak) is BOW under Patricia Gellerman, while just coming into new coat.

In extreme southern MN Nikko (Hawkwind's Snowflake Obsidian) is BOW under Jim Frederiksen, while Topaz (CH Hawkwind's Egyptian Blue Topaz) is Best of Breed.

Congrats to the owners!

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Hawkwind health records

We just got word that Hawkwind's Fyr N Ice Alaskan Jade received an OFA Excellent! 29 Hawkwind dogs have been submitted for xrays and now 14 have been graded OFA Excellent (which means the top 10% of the submitted xrays). Alaska is a daughter of CH Hawkwind's Emerald Jade, who is herself an OFA Excellent!

Last day at Waukasha

Ending of a wonderful weekend...weather was breezy and low 80's. We had a great time! Today was a judge from Buenes Aires. Topaz was Best of Opposite.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Annika & Topaz in Waukesha

Annika, Hawkwind's Emerald Storm is Best of Winners after a strong group of 20 girls for a 4 point major under provisional judge Debra Thornton today!

CH Hawkwind's Egyptian Blue Topaz is Best of Breed!

Friday, July 25, 2008

Greater Milwaukee Specialty - Topaz

CH Hawkwind's Egyptian Blue Topaz is first Award of Merit.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Abbi is Winner's Bitch in Omaha!

Abbi and Nicole looked great taking a tough Winner's Bitch under Dr. Anthony DiNardo. Abbi is a Jade daughter; Hawkwind's Arctic Peridot. Good job, girls!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Annika is WB/BOW

Hawkwind's Emerald Storm is Best of Winner's under JD Jones in a small entry at Belvedere today. She is looking GREAT!

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Abbi in South Dakota

Abbi, Hawkwind's Arctic Peridot, is Reserve Winner's Bitch at the Vermillion shows. She's warming up nicely!

Sapphire takes a break....and a major reserve

Sapphire takes a Reserve to a major in Colorado, but she has blown her entire undercoat....so we're pulling her for a break.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Garnet in MN

We didn't go to the show on Friday or Saturday (judge change....just too nice a day to drive that far....)but on Sunday, totally naked, Garnet goes up to RWB over several other girls. Hopefully a bit more training will help! She still is doing the 'lead dog thing in the ring,' meaning charging ahead and trying to straighten out in front of me as if we're ski jouring.... But she's growing up very nicely!

Thursday, June 19, 2008

The girls are out winning again...Garnet & Topaz

So this morning bathing Garnet...well, most of Garnet was flying off into the wind. What was left we took to the dog show in Cambridge. Garnet (Hawkwind's Silver Star Garnet)still won another single even in her lacy underwear state! So the judge says, "See, you don't have to be fully dressed to win!"

In Montana Topaz was Best of Breed again today under breeder judge Kathy Mackai. Breeder judge wins are always a bit more cherished...

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Topaz is Best of Breed

CH Hawkwind's Egyptian Blue Topaz is Best of Breed under breeder judge Larry Mackai at the Montana shows!

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Rocco is Best of Breed

CH Hawkwind's Moroccan Marble is Best of Breed in Fort Dodge, IA under Judith Goodin. Rocco is owned by Steve Kuehn of RBD Samoyeds.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Ray at Chicagoland

Sapphire/Summit son Ray won his sweepstakes class at the Chicagoland Specialty. He's quite a character! Sorry we couldn't make it this year to see puppy antics!

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Garnet wins in MN

Garnet was Winner's Bitch totally naked for a couple points. Overall a good weekend and congrats to all the owners!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

BOB and RWB today

A Hawkwind male goes BOB under Adrian Woodfork

Garnet (Hawkwind's Silver Star Garnet) owned by Nancy Featherstone was Reserve Winner's Bitch to the major. Congrats to Nancy!

Friday, June 6, 2008

Picture of Sapphire out west...


Sapphire's win shot over specials came in and we thought we'd share it. Thanks to Linda Kitzman for handling Sapphire, and the judge is Paula Nykiel.

Copper is Best of Winners

Hawkwind's Emerald High Peak won at Yorktown Heights today! Congrats to the Oakman family!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Colorado wins

The girls in Colorado ... well, it was an up and down scene....Sapphire was RWB to a Rocco daughter bred by Steve Kuehn at RBD. Rocco is CH Hawkwind's Moroccan Marble. Steve's named his kennel after Rocco .... "Rocco Bad Dog."

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Sapphire takes a major win in Colorado


Hawkwind's Sapphire Onyx went Winner's Bitch / Best of Winners for a 4 point major at Flatirons Kennel Club in Longmont, Colorado today ....

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Topaz takes a couple more BOB's & Group 3


Wyoming was good to the girls....Linda Kitzman showed Sapphire to another win and Topaz to Best of Breed both days in Laramie, with a group 3 on Sunday! A nice warm up weekend ....

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Garnet wins in Minnesota...baby Morgan does too!

Garnet, Hawkwind's Silver Star Garnet, was Winner's Bitch and Best of Winners for 2 points today. Garnet is sired by CH Wolf River's Moonlight Ridge WSXM CGC JHD HCT, dam is Hawkwind's Alabaster Madonna.

Tonight's puppy match was the debut of several up and coming kids, with BOB going to 3 month old Hawkwind's Morganite who is sired by CH Hawkwind's Cobalt Moonstone and Hawkwind's Obsidian Electraglide HCT. Morgan went on to a group 2....

Beryllos (Hawkwind's Siberian Emerald) was Reserve Winner's dog, and Sapphire (Hawkwind's Sapphire Onyx) was Reserve Winner's bitch in Wyoming.

Topaz & Sapphire win in Wyoming




Hawkwind's Sapphire Onyx takes another point, and Topaz (CH Hawkwind's Egyptian Blue Topaz) returns to the ring going Best of Breed and on to a Group 2! Nice job, girls!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Haley is BOS in Florida

Haley is Best Opposite in Florida Sunday under Lenora Riddle...handled by her owner Debby Stolz. Haley is CH Hawkwind's Emerald Comet, a Summit and Jade daughter.

In Missouri another Summit daughter won points both days of her first weekend. Congrats to breeder/ owner Karen Allison! Bordeaux's official name is Cuvee's Bridgette Bordeaux. Summit son Brando, Cuvee's Marlon Barolo Brando, was WD on Sunday, for a very nice debut weekend!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Alaska takes points both days...

Word just in ... Hawkwind's Fyr'N Ice Alaskan Jade is Winner's both days over the weekend. Congrats to owner Ruth Ann!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Sapphire wins in NM

Today Sapphire won 2 points and went Best of Opposite over a couple very nice specials girls at the Rio Grande Kennel Club in Albuquerque. Judge was Paula Nykiel.

Thanks to Linda Kitzman for such a nice job with Hawkwind's Sapphire Onyx. Congrats to owner Andrea Dunkle!

Monday, April 28, 2008

India Emerald is Winner's Bitch Sat & Sun

Both days in Nebraska India Emerald is WB....nice practice run, little girl!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Onyx & Summit Puppies...

CH Hawkwind's Palomino Onyx announces 6 girls and 3 boys from CH Hawkwind's Mont Blanc BISS. This is the Ruby litter. Onyx's sister was bred in 2006 to produce the Emerald litter. Puppies and mom are doing great!

Sunday, April 20, 2008

OFA Excellent #12 goes to Granite

Two new Hawkwind OFA records, making 26 total, with OFA Excellent #12 going to Hawkwind's Roserock Granite. Granite lives in Fargo, ND. She's thinking of puppies soon ....

Granite's kennel mate is Hawkwind's Whiter Shade of Pale, who just received an OFA Good. He's from the breeding of Madonna (Multi-BISS CH Hawkwind's Like a Virgin) and Siku (CH Hawkwind's Alabaster Carrara), which includes:

BISS CH Hawkwind's Mont Blanc - OFA Good
Hawkwind's Alabaster Madonna - OFA Good
Hawkwind's Snow Druid OFA Excellent

Chi Gets His JHD Title!

Congratulations to Chi (and Jennifer) as he gets his JHD, Junior Herding Dog AHBA title!

Chi is now.....CH Hawkwind's Dreams of Malachite WS HT NA NAJ JHD

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Emerald Champion #1

April 12, 2008
Perry, Georgia. Haley goes WB, plus BOS up over 6 bitch specials for her second major and new champion! Congrats to the owners of CH Hawkwind's Emerald Comet!