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news 2010	Pick of the week Danté & Leisha Show results and other news 31 August SHOW LITTER - 5 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 29 August BADTC Championship Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in Grade 3 Contact Agility QC 25 August A tribute to my incredible Giftnell 'Hard' sisters - KUSA National Champions 2010 Proud owner - Carmen van der Merwe Dazzle (my companion) and Seis (my soul mate) (litter sisters) performed outstanding at the KUSA National Working Discipline's weekend held during August 2010 in Bloemfontein. Dazzle was part of the flyball team that won the KUSA Nationals and now proudly adds the title of KUSA Nat Fly team 2010 to her Flyball Grand Champion and FDX status. Seis won the KUSA National Contact Agility and is having an outstanding year in the Agility ring. She adds the title KUSA Nat Ag 2010 to her impressive list of titles. She is now Ch DJ, Ch NC, Ch Ag, Ch FB, KUSA NAT AG 2010, KUSA Nat Fly team 2007 Giftnell Hard and Fast FDX. The two sisters also live up to their names. Dazzle - Giftnell Hard Not To Dazzle - 'dazzles' everybody. She has an amazing character and is so easy-going. Always ready for a game, or a trip to the supermarket or just to chill next to you in the sun, she's the best companion any man (woman) can ask for. Seis - Giftnell Hard and Fast - knows only two things - work hard and run fast. In a reading that I did on her, she referred to herself as the "go, go, go girl". Those that have seen her in the agility ring will agree with her self assessment. Dazzle and Seis - what a remarkable pair of sisters! Seis - Giftnell Hard and Fast (left) and Dazzle - Giftnell Hard Not To Dazzle (right) 22 August SHOW LITTER - 4 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 21 - 22 August Goldfields Championship Show Danté (Giftnell The Way I Like It): CC Bitch, Best Puppy, Reserve Best of Breed followed by another BEST PUPPY IN GROUP Novac (Giftnell Reddy Teddy Go): Best of breed Seis & Carmen: 2nd in Grade 3 Non Contact Agility Chili & Helena: 2nd in Class B Obedience 18 August SHOW LITTER - 3 ½ weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 14 August Celtic Championship Show WOW - WHAT A DAY! Dice (Giftnell Last Roll of th Dice): CC dog and a NEW CHAMPION (taking 5 CCs in 7 shows) Danté (Giftnell The Way I Like It): CC Bitch, Best Puppy, Reserve Best of Breed, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW & RESERVE MINI GRAND IN SHOW Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): RCC Bitch Novac (Giftnell Reddy Teddy Go): Best of breed 9 August SHOW LITTER - 2 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 6 - 9 August Bloemfontein Working Discipline Championship Show weekend and KUSA Nationals Seis & Carmen: 4 Contact Agility QC's and KUSA National Agility Contact Dog 2010; 4th grade 3 overall Dex & Carmen: 1st in Contact Agility grade 2 Q and 2 2nd places; 4th grade 1 overall Dazzle and Breeze: KUSA National Flyball Team 2010 Edge & Helena: 1st in Novice Obedience Congratulations to... Rocco on achieving your Flyball Champion Title! 3 August Mika Hello Onel :) I have been really slack in letting you know how Mika is doing, I really am sorry for that and will let you know her achievements as and when they happen :) Mika has been a joy in my house since the day she arrived :) she charmed my father almost immediately as she has been fetching the newspaper from the driveway since she was about 4 months old!! On the 8th of May she arned her CGC and at the durban shows at the end of May she achieved her first grade 2 qualification (against some family members: Rocco;)) Mika has taken part in her first SADAA show (the Knysna regional trials) and will be making her Kusa agility debut in Bloem this coming weekend hope to see you soon Sam and Mika 2 August SHOW LITTER - 8 days old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) Arkin Devon Taro Kelso 1 August Durban weekend Another great weekend for Dice, Novac & Dante taking: 3 CC's, 1 RCC, Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Breed, 2 Best Puppies and a Puppy group 4th 29 July SHOW LITTER - 5 days old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 24 July Say hello to the SHOW LITTER - 4 black & white boys 26 - 27 June Results: Junior Kennel Club Championship Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 1 Dog Jumping QC 3rd in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Goldrush Express (Breeze, Dazzle & Scully): 1st in Flyball Goldrush Bullets (Judd & Dex): 3rd in Flyball Chili & Helena: 2nd in Class B Obedience Results: Goldfields Kennel Club Open Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 1 Dog Jumping Goldrush Express (Breeze & Dazzle): 2nd in Flyball 19 - 20 June Results: Working & Herding Breed Assoc Championship Show Loot (Giftnell Moonshine Muny): RCC Dog Novac (Giftnell Reddy Teddy Go): Won Champion class and Reserve Best of Breed Danté (Giftnell The Way I Like It): CC Bitch, Best Puppy, Puppy Group 1st and Reserve Best Puppy on Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 3 Non Contact Agility QC Goldrush Bullets (Judd & Dex): 2nd in Flyball Edge & Helena: 3rd in Novice Obedience Results: Highveld Belgian Shepherd Dog Championship Show Goldrush Express (Breeze, Dazzle & Scully): 2nd in Flyball 6 June Meet Sumo... Laga and Tribow's little boy 28 - 29 May SA Agility Championship WELL DONE to all for another brilliant weekend... Carmen van der Merwe and Seis (NAT FLY TEAM '07 CH (AG) CH (NC) CH (DJ) CH (FLY) GIFTNELL HARD AND FAST FDX) - selected to represent SA in the team as well as the individual competition at the Agility World Championships in Germany 30 September to 3 October. Alison Roets and Freya (CH (AG) CH (NC) GIFTNELL ALI'S ONE FREYA) - selected to represent SA in the AWC as an individual. Results Seis and Carmen: 2nd overall in the SA Agility Championships 2nd Contact Round 1 1st Contact Round 2 - voted best round of the championships 1st Jumping Round 2 Dash and Lynda: 3rd Contact Round 2 Jenga and Tracey: 5th Contact Round 1 Results: KUSA Championship Show Novac (Giftnell Reddy Teddy Go: CC Dog Splash (Giftnell Splash in a Flash): RCC Bitch, Best Puppy and Puppy Group 3rd Results: FCI Show Freya & Alison: 2nd Agility 2nd Jumping Agility Reserve overall 27 May Danté's showcase on Showdogs 21 - 23 May Results: Durban Championship Show Weekend (working disciplines) Dash & Lynda: 1st in grade 1 Dog Jumping QC 2nd and 3rd in grade 1 Dog Jumping 1st and 3rd in Flyball Jenga & Tracey: 1st in grade 2 Contact Agility Q Jenga, Shay & Breeze: 2 1st and 2nd places in Flyball Shay & Melissa: 1st in Novice Obedience Q Congratulations to... Dash and Lynda on your Dog Jumping Champion Title Jenga with Tracey, and Shay with Melissa on your Flyball Grand Champion Titles. 21 May Solo leaving for his new home in Cape Town - enjoy him Stephen, he is really a very special boy 15 - 16 May Another successful weekend at the office for Giftnell Border Collies: Dice (Giftnell Last Roll of th Dice): 2 CCs, Best of Breed, Best Junior and 4th in Junior Group Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): 2 RCCs, Best Puppy Danté (Giftnell The Way I Like It): CC Bitch, Best Puppy & Best of Breed at only 8 ½ months! Puppy group 3rd Novac (Giftnell Reddy Teddy Go): Won champion male class Results: Utility Breeds Championship Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 1 Dog Jumping QC Dazzle, Breeze & Scully (Goldrush Express): 1st in Flyball Dex & Judd (Goldrush Bullets): 2nd in Flyball Results: Western Gauteng Championship Show Seis & Carmen: 2nd in grade 3 Dog Jumping Dazzle & Breeze (Goldrush Express): 3rd in Flyball 11 May GREAT NEWS: Shea's results are back - HD A2/A2 & Elbow 00 She is also in season and will be mated to Denver 22 – 26 May 10 May Babies growing up nicely - Kiss & Akira 5 May Solo - 5 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 30 April - 2 May Results: Durban Championship Show Weekend WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND!!! Loot (Giftnell Moonshine Muny): 3 CCs, Best of Breed and a GROUP WIN Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): 1 CC & RCC Bitch, 3 Best Puppies, followed by a Puppy Group 3rd & 2nd Shea (Giftnell Shea Lets Go F Gold): RCC Bitch Results: TKC Open show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 3 Non Contact Agility, and grade 1 Dog Jumping Dazzle & Breeze (Goldrush Express): 1st in Flyball Keagan & Shay (FBI): 3rd in Flyball Results: Vanderbijlpark Open Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 3 Non Contact Agility, and grade 3 Contact Agility Shay & Melissa: 1st in grade 2 Dog Jumping Keagan & Shay (FBI): 1st in Flyball Dazzle & Breeze (Goldrush Express): 3rd in Flyball 29 April Solo - 4 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 28 April 25 April Introducing Laga's only surviving little boy... Both mom, the little man and Alison is doing great after a very difficult birth. 24 April Results: Eastern Districts Championship Show Shea (Giftnell Shea Lets Go F Gold): RCC Bitch Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): Best puppy 21 April Solo - first meal (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 19 April Solo - 3 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 17 - 18 April Results: Dalmation Club Championship Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 1 Dog Jumping QC Freya & Alison: 1st in grade 3 Contact Agility QC Seis & Carmen: 3rd in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Results: Jolly Dog School Championship Show Jenga & Tracey: 1st in grade 2 Contact Agility Q Breeze & Dazzle (Goldrush): 1st in Flyball Jenga & Shay (FBI Undercover): 2nd in Flyball Dex & Dash (Goldrush Bullets): 3rd in Flyball Cassey & Hazel: 1st in Class B Obedience Q Bella & Lee: passed Canine Good Citizen Melissa (Willem & Louise's daughter) entered her first child handling show with Jasmin (the Aussie) and she won!! WELL DONE MELISSA Shiloh (Blue Bell) graduated from puppy school. 14 April Solo - 2 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 9 - 11 April Port Elizabeth Agility & Dog Jumping weekend Seis & Carmen had a brilliant weekend: 1 x Dog Jumping QC 3 x Contact Agility QCs 3 x Non Contact Agility QCs Dog Jumping challenge (4 shows): 2nd overall Congratulations to Dash and Lynda... on achieving "Th One and Only" flyball title at the Teckel Club show on Sunday running for team Goldrush. Teckel Club FBI Undercover (Shay & Jenga): 1st in Flyball Whippet Club FBI Undercover (Shay & Jenga): 1st in Flyball 8 April Happy birthday... to the FAMOUS litter - 5 years old today! Congratulations to the following dogs invited to the SA Agility Championships in May: Freya & Alison Seis & Carmen Guess & Sue Jenga & Tracey Dash & Lynda Rapid & Rory 7 April Solo - 1 week old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 6 April Happy birthday... to the TENs - 4 years old today! 2 - 4 April Port Elizabeth weekend Shea (Giftnell Shea Lets Go F Gold): 3 X CC Bitch & 3 X Reserve Best of Breed Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): 1 X RCC Bitch, 3 x Best puppy & 2 X 3rd Puppy group Thanks for a memorable weekend shared with great company. 29 March Introducing our latest addition: GIFTNELL ME MYSELF AND I aka Solo out of Raven & Kingston (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 26 - 28 March Another GREAT Showing weekend for GIFTNELL BORDER COLLIES... Shea (Giftnell Shea Lets Go F Gold): 2 X CC Bitch & 2 X Best of Breed Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): 2 x Best puppy & 3rd Puppy group (well done to all my Robin babies) Novac (Giftnell Reddy Teddy Go): CC Dog & Reserve Best of Breed ( New Champion) Splash (Giftnell Splash in a Flash): RCC Bitch TWO NEW CHAMPIONS! Novac picks up his last CC after turning 18 months The honorary Giftnell - Max - gets his last Obedience QC. WELL DONE HELENA! 22 March New Champions for GIFTNELL: Shea picked up her last CC at her first show after 18 months Jenga is the latest Flyball Champion WELL DONE TO BOTH!!!!! Piper had a wonderful debut to her showing career, taking 2 RCCs, Best Puppy and Puppy Group 2nd at just 6 months. Results: Vereeniging & Districts Championship Show Shea (Giftnell Shea Lets Go F Gold): CC Bitch Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): RCC Bitch Splash (Giftnell Splash in a Flash): 2nd Minor Puppy Bitch Jenga, Breeze & Dazzle (Goldrush A): 1st in Flyball Dex (Goldrush B): 2nd in Flyball Shay (FBI Under Cover): 3rd in Flyball Chili & Helena: 2nd in Class B Obedience Q Edge & Helena: 2nd in Novice Obedience Q Results: Roodepoort & Districts Championship Show Shea (Giftnell Shea Lets Go F Gold): CC Bitch & Reserve Best of Breed Piper (Giftnell Some Like it Hot): RCC Bitch, Best Puppy & Puppy Group 2nd Splash (Giftnell Splash in a Flash): 2nd Minor Puppy Bitch Chili & Helena: 3rd in Class B Obedience 17 March The Kiss litter in their new homes... Spree (Spirit) Akira (Jessica) Blue Bell 10 March Piper & Danté on Showdogs (www.showdogs.co.za) 7 March Results: Doberman Club Championship Show Jenga & Shay (FBI - Undercover): 1st in Flyball Breeze & Dazzle (Goldrush): 2nd in Flyball Keagan (FBI - Swat): 4th in Flyball Seis & Carmen: fastest single racer (Flyball) 4 March Kiss litter - 6 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 2 March A sad day at Giftnell as we say goodbye to our treasured friend "Lazer" aka CH LUCRATIF COUNTERFEIT MUNY. Loved & Missed by Giftnell & The Urquhart family 26 - 28 February Great news: Raven is confirmed pregnant!!!!!! The KISS litter has arrived from Pietermaritzburg. Thanks and congratulations to the "HODGKINSON" family for all their hard work & love in raising these precious little monsters. Congratulations to... Dex & Carmen on your Flyball Champion Title Results: Australian Shepherd Club Championship Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 3 Non Contact Agility QC Results: Kennel Association Championship Show Skye: CC Bitch, Best Junior, Reserve Best of Breed & Junior Group 4th Dex & Carmen: 2nd in grade 2 Dog Jumping Dazzle & Breeze (Gold Rush A): 3rd in Flyball Results: Liesbeeck Kennel Club Championship Show Skye: Best Junior Dex & Carmen: 2nd in grade 2 Dog Jumping Seis & Carmen: 3rd in grade 1 Dog Jumping Seis & Carmen: 3rd in grade 3 Contact Agility Flyball: Fastest Single dog - Seis Fastest pair dogs - Seis (with Chace) Dazzle en Breeze (Gold Rush A) - 2nd Dex (Gold Rush B) - 3rd Interprovincials: Gauteng (Seis) - 2nd Results: Goldfields Open Show Keagan (FBI - Swat): 1st in Flyball Jenga & shay (FBI - Undercover): 3rd in Flyball A note: Hi Onel I want to thank you for Skye and for the "lasting joy" she brings to John and myself, we are so proud of her and love her to bits. Thank you for allowing Leicha to show her she is really great with all the dogs she shows. She groomed her so well Skye looked and looks stunning. Giftnell can be proud of the tradition they have set with their breed. Well done Giftnell. 25 February Great news Bella (Giftnell Gamble th Wow Card) was pre-screened this morning: HD A2/A2 & Elbows 00 21 February Kiss litter - 5 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 21 February Results: HBSC Open Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Guess & Sue: 2nd in grade 3 Contact Agility Jenga & Tracey: 3rd in grade 2 Contact Agility Breeze & Dash (Goldrush): 1st in Flyball Results: Pinetown German Shepherd Open Show Shea & Sue: 2nd in Obedience Novice Q 16 February Westminster 2010 Well Done Debbie & Airley! Austin congratulates his father ( CH AM Borderfame Signature ) on winning his third consecutive Best of Breed at Westminster, setting a breed record. 15 February Kiss litter - 4 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 14 February Valentine celebrations enjoyed by all... Exciting developments planned for 2010... This will include the introduction off some new blood and hopefully some colour. Please check back for regular updates... 14 February Results: SALKA Open Show Seis & Carmen: 2nd in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Dash & Judd (Goldrush): 1st in Flyball 7 February Kiss litter - 3½ weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) Jessica Blue Bell Spirit Link Hodge Podge 7 February Results: Birchacres Open Show Dash & Lynda: 3rd in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Dash & Lynda: 3rd in grade 3 Contact Agility Dazzle & Breeze (Goldrush): 2nd in Flyball 31 January Kiss litter - 2 weeks old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) 30 - 31 January Results: Teckel Club Open Show Seis & Carmen: 1st in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Results: NAPC Top Dog Invitational Show Seis & Carmen: 3rd in grade 3 Non Contact Agility 24 January Results: Transvaal Benevolent Fund Open Show CELEBRATING A NON GIFTNELL WIN: Willem (a pro Giftnell) won Best in Show with his Blue Merle Australian Shepherd, Jasmine. WELL DONE WILLEM!!! Bella & Lee: 2nd in Beginners Obedience (in their first show) Dash & Lynda: 2nd in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Seis & Carmen: 3rd in grade 1 Dog Jumping 24 January Kiss litter - 1 week old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) < 22 January Dice had the most exclusive and exciting holiday any dog could wish for. Click here to read the full story... 21 January Kiss litter - 5 days old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) Jessica Blue Bell Spirit Link Hodge Podge 17 January Results: W&H Open Show Seis & Carmen: 3rd in grade 3 Contact Agility Guess & Sue: 1st in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Dash & Lynda: 2nd in grade 3 Non Contact Agility Dex & Carmen: 2nd in grade 2 Non Contact Agility Shay & Melissa: 1st in grade 1 Non Contact Agility Q Guess & Sue: 2nd in grade 1 Dog Jumping Dash & Lynda: 3rd in grade 1 Dog Jumping 17 January Kiss litter - 2 days old (See the planned breeding - 2010 page for more) Jessica Blue Bell Spirit Link Hodge Podge 15 January We have puppies!!! Say hello to the "Kiss" litter... (4 girls and 2 boys) 10 January Results: Roodepoort & Districts Open Show Jenga & Tracey: 2nd in grade 2 Contact Agility Loot & Sue: 2nd in grade 2 Dog Jumping 1 January Giftnell's Celebrating New Years Day with friends at the Vaal Dam. Thanks to Wayne, Lee, Willem & Louise 28 December '09 Some of the over litter in their new homes Gaudy Eddy Valentine 20 December '09 Happy Birthday... to the LAST litter!!! Finally the Last Litter is one year old. Happy birthday to my sisters and brothers. Hope you enjoy your birthday as much as I do. Hope to meet you one day in the ring. Until next time. Love you from Scap. Wow, I cannot believe that my boy is 1 years old!!! I remember the night I received an sms from Noelene saying that Troy was giving birth. Then came all the beautiful Giftnells! I fell in love with Comet from day one!!! I look at my Comet now, and I can't believe how he has grown! He has grown into the handsome young dog! Just like his dad! I remember the day I got Comet, he cried all the way home! Haha, now he loves the car, he hears the beep of my alarm to my car and he just wants to get in there!!!! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LAST LITTER!!! May you all be spoilt with bones, toys and nice blankets! May all the little reindeers have a very special doggy day!!! Lots of Love THE SELLER FAMILY. Photo credits on this website include - Giftnell, Karina Steinmann, Michelle Colborne, Nadine Shortland, Andrea Mento, Alicia Tewson, Ronnie Magic, Melissa Wilson, H Liebman, Liane Fourie