WHAT'S NEW at Klompen Keeshonden

WHAT'S NEW at Klompen Keeshonden row of windmills found in Kinderdijk, Holland

What's New With Us?

With Bruce's retirement in 2004, we are spending less time at home and more in our motor home.
Our dogs continue to make us proud, as can be seen by their accomplishments below.

"Kathy"
to judge in England.
has been invited to judge at the North of England Keeshond Club's 75 Anniversary show to be on the 6th of August 2011. I am really looking forward to returning to England, getting my hands on many fine Keeshonden and becoming better acquainted with my fellow Keeshond fanciers.

"Kathy"
Judged in NORWAY
on July 3, 2010 I was delighted to judge the Norwegian Keeshond Club's 20th Anniversary show which was held in Trondheim, NO. I like judging by the FCI standard, because it gives more specifics than the other Keeshond standards that I have read; which in turn makes it easier to judge by. For example, they call for well laid back shoulder blades, with upper arm and shoulder approximately the same length, forming a 90 degree angle, front pastern 20 degrees from vertical, with upper and lower thigh of about the same length and moderate angulation at the stifle joint. Because of this, I found the Kees overall had good, balanced structure - especially their fronts. My winners were:

S N UCH Windrift's Aurora Fund, owned by Christina Hoglund, bred by Joanne Reed, won Best of Breed. This pretty, feminine bitch took my breath away when she walked in the ring. She had an excellent head and body, with an attractive silhouette. She was compact, balanced front to rear, and moved with ease and purpose.

Artic Kees Blaze of Glory, owned by Sissel Jenssen, bred by Cathrin Fagerheim, won Best of Opposite Sex and took the CC for the males. This boy had an exceptionally beautiful (handsome) head: eyes of correct shape and colour; very good spectacles; and ears that were correct size, well placed and dark. He had a correct coat, a lovely profile, exceptional forechest and very good movement.

Artic Kees Beatiful Vision, bred by Cathrin Fagerheim and owned by Cathrin and her husband Gaute Fagerheim, won the Bitch CC. Like her litter mate (above) She had an exceptionally beautiful head. She was in excellent coat, with correct colour, length and texture. She had a correct tailset, was nicely put together and showed balanced movement.

Elzwiks Mitsie, bred and owned by Eva Westberg, won Best Puppy in Show. This was overall a very nice puppy - very well presented. She was acting and moving correctly for her age. I loved her square appearance, very high set tailset and clear colour. She is likely to have a great show career ahead of her.

INT NORD UCH KBHV-05 NV-05'06 Dein Hards Attention Please, owned by Cathrin and Gaute Fagerheim, bred by Karin Byrevik, took home the Best Veteran Award. He was an excellent example of the breed - an exceptional 8 year old. My critique showed him having "excellents" and "correct" in most areas including: structure, balance, movement, personality, coat (colour, definition, length, texture), body and head.

"PUPPIES"

Can Ch Klompen's Ambriel "Brie" is due to have a litter on July 30, 2010, sired by Can Ch Amjukees Fire and Rain. Please contact Maria Forman (maria@seasidehighspeed.com) for details.
Can Ch Klompen's Gabriel "Gabby" is due to have a litter on Aug. 22, 2010, sired by BISS CANCH USACH SCH DCH VDHCH INTCH KLBCH DKCH Alpine's Rock Climbing Klompens "Climber". Please contact Kathy at (info@klompenkees.com) for details.

"Tracker"
Multi-BIS Multi BISS
Aust Grand Ch Klompen's
Gone Walkabout at Calivale
In Australia
TRACKER

obtained her Grand Champion at 2 1/2 years of age.
was the Top Winning Keeshond in Australia for 2009,
was the #4 Non-Sporting dog in NSW, and
was the #10 Non-Sporting in all of Australia with 3672 points (DogzOnline).

prior to 2010
wins 2 Best in Show all breeds
wins a Runner Up in Show all breeds
wins 3 Best in Specialty Shows
wins a Runner Up in Specialty Show
wins 6 Group 1st wins all breed
wins 14 Runner Up in Group wins all breed
wins Best of Breed at the Adelaide Royal and
wins Best of Breed at the Melbourne Royal show.
ended up being the #10 Keeshond in Australia for 2008

Congratulations Katrina, Brad and the Calivale crew on a job well done!

"Kathy"
Judged the KCC National Specialty show.
On June 20, 2009, I was thrilled to judge the Keeshond Club of Canada's National Specialty show which was held in Kingston, Ontario. I was able to choose excellent examples of the breed for my winners, all of which I could have taken home with me.

Ch Trumpet's It's My Party won Best of Breed from the Veteran class.

Can Am Ch Dailmer's Caviar Dreams won Best of Opposite Sex.

Am Ch Vanaban Wessex RN won Best of Winners.

Daimler News Flash T Keesstar won Best Puppy.

Ch Windrift's Private Dancer took home an Award of Merit.

Keesbrook's Protege, CGN won Winners Female.

One thing that took me off my guard was when a white Keeshond entered my ring in the Veteran male class. I had to stop to think about the Canadian standard which said that "solid colours" are a "fault", not a "serious fault" or "disqualification" - just the same as any one of the following faults:

silky, wavy or curly coats,
part in coat down the back,
protruding round eyes or eyes light of colour,
ears not carried erect when at attention,
black markings below the knee, etc.

After hands on he turned out to be a lovely example of the breed. I gave him 1st in his class. His name is Keeburnie Here Comes Trouble, CGN, CD. Good name, don't you think?

"Kathy"
Judged the Futurity and Maturity Classes at the KCA National Specialty show.
On May 22, 2009, I had the pleasure of judging the Futurity and Maturity classes at the Keeshond Club of America's National Specialty show in Colorado Springs, CO. I had many excellent Keeshonden shown to me. In several classes the order of placements could have gone several ways. There were several that I would have loved to have brought home.
Following is a list of the dogs that won under me:
FUTURITY
Best in Futurity: Daimler's News Flash'T Keesstars
Best Opposite in Futurity: B Mi Irridescent Iris
Puppy Dogs: Daimler's News Flash'T Keesstars
Junior Dogs: Baronwood Infinity and Beyond
Intermediate Dogs: Kan Du Peppermints
Senior Dogs: Ch Trumpet's Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Puppy Bitches: Skyline's Had to be Bonnyvale Karolina
Junior Bitches: Windrift's Salsa Dancer
Intermediate Bitches: Designer's Just My Cup of Tea V Samba
Senior Bitches: Ch B Mi Irridescent Iris

MATURITY
Best in Maturity: Ch Windrift's Dance to the Music
Best Opposite in Maturity: Trumpet's American Girl
Dogs under 2 years of age: Ch. Olefort G.I. Blues
Dogs over 2 years of age: Ch Windrift's Dance to the Music
Bitches under 2 years of age: Trumpet's American Girl
Bitches over 2 years of age: Ch Windrift's Private Dancer

"Kathy"
can judge Best in Show
Has completed the requirements of the CKC to become licensed to judge all of the Toy breeds (Group V) and Best in Show. I am also licensed for all of the Working and Non-Sporting breeds/groups.

"Easy"
BISS Can Am Ch Calivale Cake Walk, CHOF
Completed the requirements for her Canadian Hall of Fame.

"Crackers"
Can Am Ch Klompen's
Crocodile Crackers CHOF

completed the requirements for her American Championship.

completed the requirements for her Canadian Hall of Fame.

"Kathy" to judge in England.	has been invited to judge at the North of England Keeshond Club's 75 Anniversary show to be on the 6th of August 2011. I am really looking forward to returning to England, getting my hands on many fine Keeshonden and becoming better acquainted with my fellow Keeshond fanciers.
"Kathy" Judged in NORWAY	on July 3, 2010 I was delighted to judge the Norwegian Keeshond Club's 20th Anniversary show which was held in Trondheim, NO. I like judging by the FCI standard, because it gives more specifics than the other Keeshond standards that I have read; which in turn makes it easier to judge by. For example, they call for well laid back shoulder blades, with upper arm and shoulder approximately the same length, forming a 90 degree angle, front pastern 20 degrees from vertical, with upper and lower thigh of about the same length and moderate angulation at the stifle joint. Because of this, I found the Kees overall had good, balanced structure - especially their fronts. My winners were: S N UCH Windrift's Aurora Fund, owned by Christina Hoglund, bred by Joanne Reed, won Best of Breed. This pretty, feminine bitch took my breath away when she walked in the ring. She had an excellent head and body, with an attractive silhouette. She was compact, balanced front to rear, and moved with ease and purpose. Artic Kees Blaze of Glory, owned by Sissel Jenssen, bred by Cathrin Fagerheim, won Best of Opposite Sex and took the CC for the males. This boy had an exceptionally beautiful (handsome) head: eyes of correct shape and colour; very good spectacles; and ears that were correct size, well placed and dark. He had a correct coat, a lovely profile, exceptional forechest and very good movement. Artic Kees Beatiful Vision, bred by Cathrin Fagerheim and owned by Cathrin and her husband Gaute Fagerheim, won the Bitch CC. Like her litter mate (above) She had an exceptionally beautiful head. She was in excellent coat, with correct colour, length and texture. She had a correct tailset, was nicely put together and showed balanced movement. Elzwiks Mitsie, bred and owned by Eva Westberg, won Best Puppy in Show. This was overall a very nice puppy - very well presented. She was acting and moving correctly for her age. I loved her square appearance, very high set tailset and clear colour. She is likely to have a great show career ahead of her. INT NORD UCH KBHV-05 NV-05'06 Dein Hards Attention Please, owned by Cathrin and Gaute Fagerheim, bred by Karin Byrevik, took home the Best Veteran Award. He was an excellent example of the breed - an exceptional 8 year old. My critique showed him having "excellents" and "correct" in most areas including: structure, balance, movement, personality, coat (colour, definition, length, texture), body and head.
"PUPPIES"	Can Ch Klompen's Ambriel "Brie" is due to have a litter on July 30, 2010, sired by Can Ch Amjukees Fire and Rain. Please contact Maria Forman (maria@seasidehighspeed.com) for details. Can Ch Klompen's Gabriel "Gabby" is due to have a litter on Aug. 22, 2010, sired by BISS CANCH USACH SCH DCH VDHCH INTCH KLBCH DKCH Alpine's Rock Climbing Klompens "Climber". Please contact Kathy at (info@klompenkees.com) for details.
"Tracker" Multi-BIS Multi BISS Aust Grand Ch Klompen's Gone Walkabout at Calivale	In Australia TRACKER obtained her Grand Champion at 2 1/2 years of age. was the Top Winning Keeshond in Australia for 2009, was the #4 Non-Sporting dog in NSW, and was the #10 Non-Sporting in all of Australia with 3672 points (DogzOnline). prior to 2010 wins 2 Best in Show all breeds wins a Runner Up in Show all breeds wins 3 Best in Specialty Shows wins a Runner Up in Specialty Show wins 6 Group 1st wins all breed wins 14 Runner Up in Group wins all breed wins Best of Breed at the Adelaide Royal and wins Best of Breed at the Melbourne Royal show. ended up being the #10 Keeshond in Australia for 2008 Congratulations Katrina, Brad and the Calivale crew on a job well done!
"Kathy" Judged the KCC National Specialty show.	On June 20, 2009, I was thrilled to judge the Keeshond Club of Canada's National Specialty show which was held in Kingston, Ontario. I was able to choose excellent examples of the breed for my winners, all of which I could have taken home with me. Ch Trumpet's It's My Party won Best of Breed from the Veteran class. Can Am Ch Dailmer's Caviar Dreams won Best of Opposite Sex. Am Ch Vanaban Wessex RN won Best of Winners. Daimler News Flash T Keesstar won Best Puppy. Ch Windrift's Private Dancer took home an Award of Merit. Keesbrook's Protege, CGN won Winners Female. One thing that took me off my guard was when a white Keeshond entered my ring in the Veteran male class. I had to stop to think about the Canadian standard which said that "solid colours" are a "fault", not a "serious fault" or "disqualification" - just the same as any one of the following faults: silky, wavy or curly coats, part in coat down the back, protruding round eyes or eyes light of colour, ears not carried erect when at attention, black markings below the knee, etc. After hands on he turned out to be a lovely example of the breed. I gave him 1st in his class. His name is Keeburnie Here Comes Trouble, CGN, CD. Good name, don't you think?
"Kathy" Judged the Futurity and Maturity Classes at the KCA National Specialty show.	On May 22, 2009, I had the pleasure of judging the Futurity and Maturity classes at the Keeshond Club of America's National Specialty show in Colorado Springs, CO. I had many excellent Keeshonden shown to me. In several classes the order of placements could have gone several ways. There were several that I would have loved to have brought home. Following is a list of the dogs that won under me: FUTURITY Best in Futurity: Daimler's News Flash'T Keesstars Best Opposite in Futurity: B Mi Irridescent Iris Puppy Dogs: Daimler's News Flash'T Keesstars Junior Dogs: Baronwood Infinity and Beyond Intermediate Dogs: Kan Du Peppermints Senior Dogs: Ch Trumpet's Signed, Sealed, Delivered Puppy Bitches: Skyline's Had to be Bonnyvale Karolina Junior Bitches: Windrift's Salsa Dancer Intermediate Bitches: Designer's Just My Cup of Tea V Samba Senior Bitches: Ch B Mi Irridescent Iris MATURITY Best in Maturity: Ch Windrift's Dance to the Music Best Opposite in Maturity: Trumpet's American Girl Dogs under 2 years of age: Ch. Olefort G.I. Blues Dogs over 2 years of age: Ch Windrift's Dance to the Music Bitches under 2 years of age: Trumpet's American Girl Bitches over 2 years of age: Ch Windrift's Private Dancer
"Kathy" can judge Best in Show	Has completed the requirements of the CKC to become licensed to judge all of the Toy breeds (Group V) and Best in Show. I am also licensed for all of the Working and Non-Sporting breeds/groups.
"Easy" BISS Can Am Ch Calivale Cake Walk, CHOF	Completed the requirements for her Canadian Hall of Fame.
"Crackers" Can Am Ch Klompen's Crocodile Crackers CHOF	completed the requirements for her American Championship. completed the requirements for her Canadian Hall of Fame.