2005 NEWS & UPDATES


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 DECEMBER                    

  • 31.12.2005      Our forever-young Olga is celebrating her 12th birthday today. She is still the same Olga though she doesn't hear too well anymore, but still plays with others and runs like hell (sometimes forgets that she ain't young anymore). Happy birthday Olga !
    Finally "HIGHLIGHTS 2005" page is updated with new pics, also collected all achievements from this year to same page.
    Thank you for everyone for a wonderful and active year. We wanna wish a pleasant New Year 2006 and may it be even better than 2005 !

  • 20.12.2005      New picture on Rafu's (Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B) page. He is gettin' rather handsome, ain't he ?

  • 18.12.2005      On Sunday we had Nordic Winner Show-05 in Helsinki and our results just got better. We had two judges - Paul Stanton, SE for juniors and others judged by Jeffrey Horswell, UK. Breed entry was  45. Uno represented us so well by winning a very tough ch male's class, also Tosca didn't do much worse by loosing only to Multi Ch & W Rex Ventors Farenya, also she was best Finnish rr bitch at the show and is our latest champion !  Here some great results from the show :
    • Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B "Rafu" - JUN VG2 / 2
    • CH Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno"  -  CH EXC1, BM1, BOSCACIB  &  NORDIC WINNER - 05
    • CH Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - CH EXC
    • Harjaselän Niittykirvinen "Ninni" - JUN G
    • Est & Lv JMva, EstJV-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN VG3 / 6
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - OPEN VG3 / 6
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN EXC1, BB2,  CC  &  RES.CACIB (will be confirmed as cacib !!)  ->  NEW FIN & EST CH
    • CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta"  -  ABSENT
    • CH Harjaselän Kynsiharja TK2, BH "Frida"  -  CH EXC4 / 7
    •  Harjaselän breeder group: Frida, Tosca, Luke & Uno -  2. HP / 4
    Awesome congratulations to Liisa & Ari and Tuula & Timo !! Waayyy to go ! Thank you all for coming, for lovely results, making our day so special and participating to breeder's group !!

  • 17.12.2005      We spent a nice day at Finnish Winner -05 in Helsinki. Our judge was Mrs Gitte Finnich-Pedersen, DK and breed entry was 43. Here some results from the show :
    • CH Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno"  -  CH EXC4 / 7
    • CH Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - CH EXC
    • Harjaselän Niittykirvinen "Ninni" - JUN VG
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN VG
    • Est & Lv JCH, EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC3 / 7
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - OPEN VG ?
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN EXC3 / 7
    • CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta"  -  CH EXC
    • CH Harjaselän Kynsiharja TK2, BH "Frida"  -  CH EXC
    • Harjaselän breeder group : Frida, Lotta, Tosca & Uno -  3. HP / 3
    Thank you all for coming, for nice results and special thanks for participating to breeder's group !

  • 12.12.2005      I drove to Denmark with Niki and visited handsome Luku (Kinyemi Fora C'Huluku) for couple of days. Niki has now been mated and if we are lucky, we'll have new Harjaselän puppies on mid February.
    Thank you so much for hospitality Nada, Anders, Linda & Claus. I had a great time there and so did Niki !

  • 06.12.2005      New pics added to Rich (Harjaselän Mustapekka) and Tarmo's (Karoskloof B to Harjaselän) page.

 NOVEMBER                    

  • 19.11.2005      Lovely news from Latvia - Lotta did well again ! She was at Riga international show where judge was Mrs Brenda Banbury, UK and breed entry was 13. Here is Lotta's lovely result :
    • CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta"  -  CH EXC1, CC, CACIB & BOS
    Great congratulations Anu & Ain !

    I headed to a match show, with Ninni (Harjaselän Niittykirvinen), held near by. She definitely needed some training after last weekend's puppy show. This time everything went very well and she placed as third best puppy with red ribbon. Puppy entry was ~ 60. I'm so proud of her !!

  • 18.11.2005      New pics at pages : planned P-litter, Aulis, Ninni and Rafu

  • 13.11.2005      One of our breeding, Aulis, was at Helsinki puppy show. Judge was Mrs Tuula Savolainen and rr puppy entry was 4. Raisa also judged group 6. Here is another lovely result for this promising boy :
    • Harjaselän Naulankanta "Aulis" - 7-9 m, 1. HP, BOB & BIG1
    Huge congratulations Mari & Jarno !

    We drove to Kaarina puppy show with Ninni. Judge was Mr Pekka Teini and Ninni was only entered ridgie. All went well until it was time to step to the ring...
    • Harjaselän Niittykirvinen "Ninni" - 7-9 m, 1.
    Ninni got a bit shy in the ring, but got a very promising critique. Practise will make a master...or how do they say...More practise is definitely needed.

  • 06.11.2005      Three our breedings were at Tartu international show in Estonia. Judge was Mr Bo Skalin and breed entry was 10+. Here are some lovely results (all our breedings placed) :
    • CH Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno"  -  CH EXC2, BM2, RES CACIB
    • CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta"  -  CH EXC1, BB2, RES CACIB 
    • CH Harjaselän KynsiharjaTK2, BH "Frida"  -  CH EXC2, BB4
    Big congratulations to all and have a safe trip back home !

  • 05.11.2005      Aulis took part to Espoo puppy show. Their judge was Mr Keijo Alén and Aulis was only entered ridgie there. Here is the result of this promising boy :
    • Harjaselän Naulankanta "Aulis" - 7-9 m, 1. HP, BOB & BIG3
    Super congratulations to Mari and Jarno !

 OCTOBER                  

  • 30.10.2005      Our yearly Open Show was held this year in Lieto. I drove there with Olga and Martta. Ridgie entry was 50+ and our judge was Mr Veli-Pekka Kumpumäki. Here some lovely results :
    Pet class :
    • Kingiza Azizi Kito (Olga) - PET-VET 1, PET BB2 & PET BOB VET  -> BIS PET VETERAN  (nearly 12 years of age !!!)
    Show class :
    • Est & Lv JCh, EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN 4
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN 3
    • Harjaselän Kesäyön Unelma "Dina" - OPEN 3
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - OPEN 2
    • CH Harjaselän Kynsiharja TK2, BH "Frida" - CH 2
    Also 4 our breedings presented a breeders class and they managed to win 3rd place (=BIS3) 
    Congratulations to all and thank you all for coming !
     

  • 23.10.2005      We drove to Hyvinkää next dat to our parent club's (SSKY) main show. Breed entry was 20+ and our judge was Mr MAtti Luoso. Here some results : 
    • EstW-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN EXC2
    • CH Harjaselän Kynsiharja TK2, BH "Frida" - CH EXC3
    Congratulations !

  • 22.10.2005      Two of our puppies took part to puppy show at Hyvinkää. Ridgie entry was 6 and judge was our breed specialist Mrs Leni Nousiainen. Here are kids' results :
    • Harjaselän Naulankanta "Aulis" - 7-9 m, 3.
    • Harjaselän Neidonkello "Selma" - 7-9 m, 1 HP, BOS-puppy
    Congratulations to Tiina, Mari and Jarno !


    TOOK SOME WEEKS TO FIND TIME FOR UPDATES, NEW PICS WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY !

  • 16.10.2005      Lovely show news from Baltic countries - this time from Luke and Lotta. Here some details :
    National show in Siauliai (Lithuania), breed entry 6 and judge was Mr Anatolij
    Žuk, Belarussia
    •  CH Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN, EXC1, BM1, CC & BOS   ->   NEW  LITHUANIAN  CHAMPION !
    National show in Rakvere (Estonia), breed entry one and judge was Mr Harri Lehkonen, FI
    CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, BOB & BIG1
    BIG congratulations Paula, Sami, Anu & Ain !
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  • 02.10.2005      Our fabulous weekend continued with lovely results, this time not from shows. Frida (CH Harjaselän Kynsiharja) took part to obedience trial in Lauttasaari. She competed in open class and scored first price with 170 points and thus achieved obedience title TK2 (3 x first price from open class). Now she will be seen in winner class after a training break. So Frida is not only beautiful, she is also a very obedient ridgeback !
    Huge congratulations to Anna & Mikko !
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    We drove to Riste to take part to our club's yearly lure coursing race RRMM 2005. The day was a bit rainy but the spirit was high, so didn't really bother too much. Tarmo (=Paavo aka Karoskloof B to Harjaselän) surprised us very nicely by running to second place. Entry was about 30 ridgebacks. So also Tarmo proved that he is not only beautiful - he is fast as well......He has his own ways to train - after a real game here in Meltola. 
    Siauliaissa (Liettua), rhodesiankoiria oli mukana 6 ja tuomarina toimi Anatolij Žuk, Valkovenäjä
  • 01.10.2005      Happy news from Oulu Int. show - Uno has become a new international champion today ! Judge was Mr Poul Örnemark, DK and breed entry was 10. Here are some results :
    • CH Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - CH EXC2, BM2 & RES.CACIB -> CACIB  (winner was int.ch)  NEW  INTERNATIONAL  CHAMPION
    Harjaselän Juhlatuuli "Ezzi" - OPEN G
    Mega-congratulations to Liisa and Ari, not forgettin' the star - Uno !  Uno's title is still pending as we have to wait for FCI's confirmation first.

 SEPTEMBER              

  • 29.09.2005      New pics of "Polish-boys" - we met Nemo and Sulo at Hyvinkää show and had possibility to shoot few fresh pics.

  • 26.09.2005      Tarmo (=Paavo, CH Karoskloof B to Harjaselän) has become a dad - he has a new litter in Moscow. 8 puppies were born and 6 were left, 2 females and 4 males. Mom and puppies are doing well. You can check out their home page here : NATALI NAGONIA (it's only in Russian). 
    Congratulations for a lovely litter !

  • 25.09.2005      Frida (CH Harjaselän Kynsiharja) did well again at obedience field, this time in Kerava. She scored 162 points, got first price from open class and placed as second. 
    Big congratulations of a wonderfull result !

  • 18.09.2005      Frida (CH Harjaselän Kynsiharja) did well at obedience field in Askola - she took part to her first open class competition and managed to win fourth place with first price, points 170,5
    Well done Anna & Frida - big congratulations !

    We drove to Hyvinkää to a group show with FCI groups 5 & 4/6. Our judge was Mrs Wil de Vries-Hoogland and breed entry was 14. Here are our results :
    • CH Harjaselän Harubah "Topi" - CH VG3 
    • CH Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Tarmo" - CH EXC1, BM1 & BOB
    • Est & Lv JCh, EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN VG3
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - OPEN EXC2, BB4
    Big congratulations Marja and Kwahu !

  • 17.09.2005      We had our yearly puppy party here at Meltola. Thank you all for coming and a special thanks to our trainers Anne Nousiainen, Anna Kulmala and Marja Vaitinen ! Also a very special thank you to Mia, who took all lovely pivs - thank you ! PICS
    In the evening Niilo (Harjaselän N'Tanneri) moved to his new home - good luck Päivi and Niilo !

  • 11.09.2005      INT Kotka int. the weather continued sunny and warm, so it was a pleasant show day. Our judge was Mr Harri Lehkonen and breed entry was 20. Here are our results :
    •  Fin, Est & Rus Ch, EstW-05 Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - CH EXC4
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN EXC1, BB4 & res.CC
    So close for Tosca, maybe next time...

  • 10.09.2005      INT Kecskemet (Hungary) - I was happily surprised to hear that Lotta took part to this show. Judge was Mr Greg Ewa (South Africa) and breed entry was 14. Here is Lotta's extremely awesome result :
    CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB & BOB   ->   NEW  INTERNATIONAL  CHAMPION  !!
    HUUGE congratulations Anu & Ain for Lotta's int. ch title !
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    We went to a national show in Porvoo. Our judge was Mrs Elina Tan-Hietalahti and breed entry was 19. Here are our results from sunny day :
    • CH Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM3    (he took a nice class win in ch males)
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN VG2

  • 06.09.2005      It's 2 years since our precious Iita (CH Ikimba Marimba, ROM) passed away. We miss you still so much ! 
  • TRIP TO SWEDEN (really had to write few words how things can go wrong..)
    On the way to Sandviken we decided to walk the dogs and droce off the highway. After walking them we wanted to hit the road again, but our van (MB Vito) wouldn't start ! There were no prior problems so we were very surprised. We made a phone call to Liisa's boyfriend, Ari, and he started to take care of this problem. After several calls and few hours, tow truck finally arrived. He took us to local MB garage. Wasn't easy to get it fixed as even taxi picked up some part from Stockholm. We stayed at garage till 5 am and then were ready to hit the road. Liisa drove us to Sandviken and we decided to sleep for 2 hours at gas stations parking place. In the morning we were ready to go to the show, but Vito wouldn't start...Liisa made some calls about the van and I called to our friend who kindly then came to pick us up. Ridgebacks had already started when we arrived to the show...
    After the show we got a derive from Anu and Ain to the gas station and heard that Vito has to be taken to MB garage in Gävle. Tow truck arrived and we followed it. We spent all day there, heard that it coulnd't be fixed during the weekend and got a rental van in the evening. At 8 pm we were ready to hit the road to Ööland (about 650 km to the show). On the way we slept for 4 hours and had tough time in the morning to make it to the show. Trip was longer than we thought. But we were at show place 10 minutes before our ring started !
    Liisa had to do some serious driving when driving back to Stockholm. We made in time and returned rental van. We drove to the ferry in Anu and Ain's car (pedestrians are not allowed to this ferry). Finally at the ferry we were able to relax and laugh hard...

    I need to thank here few people about this trip :
    • Anu & Ain - THANK YOU for driving us, dogs and our luggage from the show, to the ferry and from the ferry !
    • Ari (Liisa's boyfriend) - THANK YOU for taking care of things from Finland !
    • Saija & Markus - THANK YOU for picking us up and driving to the show !
    THANK YOU to repair persons at Uppsala and Gävle MB garages !
    • Liisa - THANK YOU for nice company even the trip wasn't very easy !

  • 04.09.2005      Ööland all breed national show. Judge Mrs Tina Permo, SE and breed entry 30. Here are our lovely results - all our dogs placed :
    • CH Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - OPEN 1/1 CK, BM2
    CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN 1/2 CK, BB4
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN 1/3 CK BB5
    Congratulations Liisa, Ari, Anu, Ain & Johanna !

  • 03.09.2005      Vantaa all breed national show. Judge Mrs Gillian McDowell, IE, breed entry 19. Here are our results :
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC2
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - OPEN G
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    INT Sandviken (Högbo Bruk), SE. Judge Mrs Francesca Browning-Cristina, SA, breed entry 52. Here are our results :
    • CH Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - OPEN 1/1 CK, BM4 & CC   ->   NEW SWEDISH  &  NORDIC  CHAMPION  !!
    CH Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN 1/4 CK
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN 1/6
    MEGA CONGRATULATIONS Liisa & Ari, finally the needed CC !

 AUGUST                 

  • 30.08.2005      Picture updates in pages : Lajka, Ninni, Selma, Ulla, Lotta, Luke and Uno.
  • 28.08.2005      Today we were at national all breed show in Heinola. Our judge was Mrs Ritva Raita and breed entry was 9. Here are our results :
    • Int*, Balt, Fin, Est, Ltu & Lv Ch, EstW-04, BaltW-05 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM4
    Balt, Rus, Blr & Ukr Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05, LtuJW-04 & BaltW-05 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC & BOS  ->  NEW FINNISH CHAMPION
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN VG2
    Mega congratulations Anu & Ain, finally needed CC for Finnish ch title ! This was Lotta's second CC from Finland, but the first was received under 2 years of age.

  • 27.08.2005      We drove to Kouvola all breed national show and our judge there was Mr Miklos Levente, HU. Breed entry was 13 and here are our results :
    • Int*, Balt, Fin, Est, Ltu & Lv Ch, EstW-04, BaltW-05 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM2
    • Harjaselän Kesäyön Unelma "Dina" - OPEN G  
    Balt, Rus, Blr & Ukr Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05, LtuJW-04 & BaltW-05 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN G
    Our judge said that Lotta and Dina are untypical ridgebacks, so that's why they both got G.

  • 25.08.2005      Happy puppy-news from Switzerland - Kwez (Harjaselän Kwezeng) has become mom with 10 lovely newborns. Looks like there are 7 sq and 3 pets (2 x tail kinks, 1 x 3.crown). Daddy is handsome Adani (Ch Adani Navarros von der Burg Widukind). Big congratulations Yvonne & Kwez !

  • 21.08.2005      We were at Int. Hämeenlinna where our judge was Mr Jouko Yrjölä, FI and breed entry was 14 ridgies. Here are our lovely results :
    • Fin, DK & Est Ch, Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - CH EXC2, BM3
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC2, BB3 & RES.CC
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN VG1  (won her class)
    Congratulations Liisa & Ari !

    Today Lotta was shown in Rzeszów, Poland, in a national all breed show. Breed entry was 8 and unfortunately I've no info of judge, I know that she/he was Polish. Here is Lotta's fabulous result :
    • Balt, Rus, Blr & Ukr Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05, LtuJW-04 & BaltW-05 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC & BOB
    Congratulations Anu & Ain ! They didn't saty for the finals because of long trip home. Totally Anu and her friends drove 2500 km over the weekend...and some say that Finns are crazy, how about Estonians then !!!

  • 20.08.2005      At int. show in Lviv, Ukraine, was one of our breeding - Lotta ! Breed entry was 3 and unfortunately I've no idea who the judge was. Here is Lotta's result :
    Balt, Rus, Blr Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05, LtuJW-04 & BaltW-05 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB & BOS  ->  NEW UKRAINIAN CHAMPION
    BIG congratulations Anu & Ain for Lotta's new title !

  • 14.08.2005      Then Sunday we were in Riga (LV) int show. Our judge was Mr Rajko Rotnar, SLO and breed entry was 11. Group judge was Mrs Liliane de Ridder-Onghena. Just before our ring startred, Paavo catched a flying bee...It bit him inside mouth and we had to run to the vet. Luckily they had vet's office at show ground so he fast got some first aid - shot to his butt. Puppies were under judging when we returned, but we back early enough and got it all....Here are our resuts :
    • Int*, Fin, Est & Ltu Ch, EstW-04, BaltW-05 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM1, CC, CACIB, BOB & BIG4  ->  NEW BALT & LV CH
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1, JUN.CC, BB2  ->  NEW LV JCH
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB & BOS
    Congratulations Johanna for Alma's success !

    Lotta was today shown in Aura all breed show. Judge was Mrs Kirsti Lummelampi and breed entry was 10. Here is Lotta's result :
    • Balt, Rus & Blr Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05, LtuJW-04 & BaltW-05 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB2 & RES.CC
    Congratulations Anu and Ain, very close to CC !

  • 13.08.2005      We had a national all breed show in South-East Estonia, in small village called Väimela. Our judge was Mrs Julia Lakatosh, RU and breed entry was 3. Here are our results :
    • Int*, Fin, Est & Ltu Ch, EstW-04, BaltW-05 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM1, BOB & BIG2
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1, JUN.CC, BOB-JUN & BOS  ->  NEW EST JCH
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN VG1

    While we were in Estonia, Lotta was in Finland ! She was shown in Valkeakoski all breed show. Judge was Mr Markku Mähönen and breed entry was 13. Here is Lotta's result :
    • Balt, Rus & Blr Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05, LtuJW-04 & BaltW-05 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB3 & RES.CC
    Congratulations Anu & Ain !

  • 11.08.2005      New pics at pages : Celes and Topi.
  • 10.08.2005      Finally N-puppies have their own, individual pages. You can get there HERE. I've also updated and changed all pictures at Kyösti's (Harjaselän Katuharja) page. Thank you Kivi !
  • 06.08.2005      We spent our weekend in rainy Trakai (Lithuania) in Baltic Winner 2005 show. The weather was really a pity because Trakai was beautiful with castles and old buildings, surrounded by lakes - worth of seeing ! Breed judge was Mr Stefan Stefik, SLO and group judge Mr Petr Rehánek, CZ. Breed entry was 14. Here are hard rainy day's results :
    • Fin & Est CH, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM1, CC, CACIB, BALTW-05, BOB & BIG4  ->  NEW INTERNATIONAL & LITHUANIAN CHAMPION !!
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN VG1  (won her class, but didn't get exc due to some black hair)
    • Rus, Fin, Blr & Balt Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB, BALTW-05 & BOS
    Big congratulations Anu & Lotta, it was worth of hard driving ! 
    I want to thank Paavo's breeder, Arno, for breeding this beautiful dog and also he was willing to sent us the most promising male from Bravo litter. Paavo has matured into a handsome male who has many fans abroad. Thank you Arno !!

 JULY

  • 31.07.2005      Tosca's baby, Rico, has own site. You can find link HERE. Unfortunately it's only available in Finnish, but you're most welcome to have a look at pics !
  • 30.07.2005      We spent a hot day at Pori int show. Our judge was Mrs Edwina Thomas, South Africa and breed entry was 23. Here are our nice results :
    • Harjaselän Katuharja "Kyösti" - OPEN VG1
    • Fin & Est CH, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC4
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1, BB4 & res.CC
    • Harjaselän Kesäyön Unelma "Dina" - OPEN G  
    • Fin & Se Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH EXC1, BB1, CACIB & BOS
    This was Frida's third BOS & CACIB this year from int shows in Finland. Big congratulations Anna & Mikko !!

  • 25.07.2005      Following pages have been updated : Korak, Kwezenga, Oskari, Tara & Highlights 2005
  • 24.07.2005      At all breed national show in Valmiera (Latvia) our little Lotta rocked hard. Breed entry was 6 and judge was Mr Rodi Hübental, SE, he also judged the group and BIS finals. Here is Lotta's incredible result :
    • Est, Rus, Ltu, Fin & Blr Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, BOB, BIG & BIS4   ->  NEW LV & BALTIC CH  !
    Big, big hugs & congrats Anu and Lotta !! Thank you so much for showing her around and making us very proud. 

    We were at all breed national show in Helsinki where breed entry was 16 and our judge was Mr Espen Engh, NO. Here are our results :
    • Harjaselän Katuharja "Kyösti" - OPEN VG1
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN VG2
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN VG1
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    Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" also made some Harjaselän history today at lure coursing competition (unofficial for ridgebacks) in Vihti. She was placed as first with two other ridgebacks with points 465. 
    Huge congratulations Marja and Kwahu !

  • 23.07.2005      To Kuopio all breed national show were entered 10 ridgies and our judge was Mr Paolo Dondino, IT. Here are our results :
    • Harjaselän Lähikauppias "Leevi " - JUN G
    • Harjaselän Katuharja "Kyösti" - OPEN VG1
    • Fin & Est CH, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC2, BM2
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1, BB2
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - OPEN VG1
  • 17.07.2005      We were sweating at Nivala int and day really was hot...Breed entry was 8 and our judge was Mr Manuel Loureiro Borges, POR. Here are our results :
    • Fin & Est Ch, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM1, CACIB & BOB
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC3, BB4

  • 16.07.2005      Lotta travelled to Minsk, Belarussia and took part to national show with lovely results. Now she can add one more title to her name...I've no further info of breed entry or judge, but will add them soon. Here is her result :
    • Est, Rus, Ltu & Fin Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, BOB & BIG3   ->   NEW  BLR  CH
    Big, big congratulations Anu & Lotta !

  • 10.07.2005      Today in international show in Tvååker judge was Mr Arne Foss, NO and breed entry aws 57. Here are their results :
    • Fin, DK & Est Ch, Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - OPEN 1/1 CK, BM3 & RES.CACIB (10 males in open class)
    • Fin & Se Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH 1/2 CK
    Congratulations Liisa & Ari !

    In Karjaa national all breed show our judge was Mr Esko Nummijärvi and breed entry was 7. Here are our results :
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1, BB2 & CC
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN EXC2, BB3 & RES.CC
    Congratulations Isabella and good luck to USA !
  • 09.07.2005      In Tvååker national show, Sweden, were shown two of our breedings. Judge was Mrs Anne MacDonald, Skottland and breed entry was 58. Here are their results :
    • Fin, DK & Est Ch, Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - OPEN 1/1 CK, BM3 (12 males in open class)
    • Fin & Se Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH 1/3
    Congratulations Liisa & Ari !
  • 07.07.2005      New pics at pages : Alma, Rafu & Paavo also HIGHLIGHTS 2005 page updated.
  • 03.07.2005      We have had a fabulous show weekend  - thank you all who are behind these nice results ! Frida is a new rising star in Sweden, Martta hit Estonia by storm and Alma also did really well in Finland. Here some results from the weekend :

    Nat Visby, Sweden - breed judge Mr Paul Stanton, SE / group judge Mr Paul Stanton breed entry 35
    • Fin, DK & Est Ch,
    Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - OPEN G
    • Fin & Se Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH 1/1 CK, BB1, BOB & BIG4
    Mega-congrats once again Anna & Mikko ! 


    Nat Hyvinkää - judge Mrs Riitta Lahtovaara, breed entry 10
    • Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B "Rafu" - JUN EXC2
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC & BOS

    Congratulations Alma & Johanna ! Today was Johanna's first time ever handling Alma at show and it sure did well - resulting CC & BOS !

    Nat Balassagyarmat, Hungary - judge Borsfai Csaba, breed entry 11  (7 males)
    •  Fin, Est & Rus Ch, EstW-05 Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN EXC1, CC
    Congrats Paula & Sami for Luke's CC !

  • 02.07.2005      Nice results from 3 countries :

    INT Visby, Sweden - breed judge Mr Boo Lundström, SE /  group judge Kenneth Edh, ridgie entry 32
    • Fin, DK & Est Ch, Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno - OPEN 1/3
    • Fin cH, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - OPEN 1/1 CK, BB1, CC, CACIB, BOB & BIG5 ->  NEW SE CH  !!
    Well done in a big entry rrs
    - Congratulations Anna & Mikko !

    INT Pärnu, Estonia - judge Mr Göran Bodegård, SE, breed entry 4
    • Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B "Rafu" - INTERM EXC1, BM2, CC & REs.CACIB
    • Fin & Est Ch, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM1, CACIB & BOS
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1, JUN-CC, JUN-BOB, BB1 & BOB
    • Est, Rus, Ltu & Fin Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB2 & CACIB
    Congratulations Niina & Kaitsu for Rafu's CC and Anu & Ain for Lotta's CACIB !


    INT Brno, Czech - judge Janica Stanislava, breed entry 55  (25 males)
    •  Fin, Est & Rus Ch, EstW-05 Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN EXC

 JUNE

  • 29.06.2005      Happy first birthday M-litter !
  • 20.06.2005      Updates done to pages : Leevi and HIGHLIGHTS 2005
  • 19.06.2005      We spent a nice but really hot day at Kotka all breed national show. Our judge was Mr Jorma Silta, FI and breed entry was 8. Here are our great results :
    Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEN,  EXC1, BM1, CC, BOB & BIG -> NEW FIN, DK & EST CH
    EstW-05 Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - CH EXC1, BM2
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN VG1
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN VG1
    Fin Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH EXC1, BB1 & BOS
    • Harjaselän breeder's group - HP, BOB-breeder 
    Finally Uno got the last CC for his title. Big congrats Liisa & Ari for a new triple champion and for a really nice group win ! Also congratulations to Anna & Mikko for Frida's BOS. Thank you all for staying with us to finals !

  • 12.06.2005      Harjaselän nice day continued around Europe - now in Poland and in Italy. Here some lovely results : 
    Lublin, Poland
    • Harjaselän Ijumaa Imani "Saba" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC & BOS
    • Sangoma Sisi "Watson" - JUN EXC1 & BOB-JUNIOR  (Watson is Saba's son)
    Mega-congratulations Edyta & Wojtek !

    Poggibonsi, Italy
    Est, Rus, Ltu & Fin Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB2 & CC
    Congratulations Anu !
  • 11.06.2005       Nice day for Harjaselän dogs and breedings around Europe, they were shown in Denmark, Italy and Finland. Here are their nice results :

    Int. Hilleröd, Denmark - judge Mr Horst Kliebenstein, DE, breed entry 39
    • Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEN, EXC1, BM2, CC & RES.CACIB = CACIB (the winner was int.ch, so Uno will get his cacib confirmed !!)
    • Fin Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH EXC, BB3 & RES.CACIB
    Congratulations Liisa & Anna !!

    Int. Viterbo, Italy - judge "some German", breed entry ?  (I will get all info when Anu returns)
    • Est, Rus, Ltu & Fin Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB2, CC & RES.CACIB
    Congratulations Anu !
     
    Pieksämäki, Finland - judge Mr Bo Skalin, SE, breed entry 9
    • Harjaselän Lähikauppias "Leevi " - JUN G
    • Fin & Est CH, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM1, BOB & BIG2
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1 & BB3
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN EXC2, BB2 & RES.CC

  • 05.06.2005       Lotta was shown in national all breed show Macerata, Italy, with a really lovely result. I've no info of judge or breed entry yet. Here is Lotta's fabulous result from their vacation :
    • Est, Rus, Ltu & Fin Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, BOB & BIG
    BIG congrats from Finland Anu & Lotta !

    We were at Tervakoski all breed show where our judge was Mr Bengt-Åke Bogren, SE and breed entry was 13. Here are our results :
    • Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B "Rafu" - JUN G
    • Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEN,  EXC1 & BM3
    • Fin & Est CH, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC2 & BM2
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN G
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN VG2
    • Fin Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH EXC1 & BB2
    Congratulations Anna & Mikko and Liisa & Ari. Fast-Uno rules....

  • 04.06.2005       We took part to unofficial team sprint competition, called RotuRace, in Hyvinkää. 90 teams were competing for the fastest run (80 meters). In maxi class there were 48 teams, out of those 4 ridgeback teams were present. Our team, MC MJÖLBOLSTA, won maxi class and Uno also ran the fastest time among maxi dogs. Here is our team :
    • Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno"
    • Harjaselän Katupoika "Sami"
    • Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida"
    • Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca"
    Congratulations to all and thank you for taking part to this fun event !


    Two of our breedings took part to European Winner show 2005 in Tulln, Austria. Judges were Mrs Liliane de Ridder-Onghena, BE (males) and Mr Janusz Opara, PL (females). Breed entry was 151 dogs and here are our girls' results :
    • Est, Rus, Ltu & Fin Ch, Balt JCh, EstW-05, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC4   (17 females in open class)
    • Harjaselän Ijumaa Imani "Saba" - OPEN EXC
    Congratulations Anu, Edyta & Wojtek !

MAY

  • 29.05.2005       New pics at pages : Sami, Inna, Simba & Tara
  • 28.05.2005       We spent a very windy dat at Leppävirta all breed show. Results though were really pleasant - Luke finished his ch title and is our 7th ch, Kwahu won her class and Martta was bos with second CC. Our judge was Mr Niels Brandstrup, NO and breed entry was 10. Here are our results :
    • EstW-05 Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN EXC1, BM3 & CC   ->   NEW FIN, EST & RUS CH
    • Fin & Est CH, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH VG3
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN, EXC1, BB1, CC & BOS
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - OPEN VG1
    Big congrats Paula & Sami ! Luke is dad Ko's 25th champion offspring - huge congrats Cyndy & Ko !!!

  • 24.05.2005       New pics at pages : Ruska & Kwezenga.
  • 22.05.2005       Today we were in  Helsinki int. show and good results continued. The judge was Mr Petr Rehánek, CZ and breed entry was 21. Here are our results :
    • Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEN,  EXC1, RES.CC
    • Fin & Est Ch, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH EXC1, BM2 & RES.CACIB
    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN, EXC1
    • Fin Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH EXC1, BB2, RES.CACIB
    Congratulations Anna & Mikko !

  • 21.05.2005       We spent lovely day at Hamina int. show where our judge was Mr Paavo Mattila and breed entry was 20. Little Martta received her first Finnish CC at her first official show in Finland, here are our results also  :
    • Sangoma Sisi "Watson" - JUN EXC2, RES.CC   (He is Saba's son)
    • Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEN VG1
    • Fin & Est Ch, EstW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - CH VG4
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN VG3

    • EstJW-05 Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN, EXC1, BB2 & SERT
    • Harjaselän Ijumaa Imani "Saba" - OPEN G
    • Fin Ch, TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - CH EXC1, BB1, CACIB & BOS
    Congratulations Anna & Mikko !

    Luke was shown in Viborg, Russia. I don't know the results, but I know that there were 3 ridgies present and Luke got Russian CC. 
    • EstW-05 Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN EXC1, CC
    Congratulations Paula & Sami !

  • 18.05.2005       Our I-litter celebrates their 4th birthday - Happy birthday !
  • 16.05.2005       Unfortunately Ezzi is not pregnant, so there will not be Sheikh / Ezzi puppies. Sad...
  • 14.05.2005       What an incredible day we had. Just few examples : 2 new champions, 1 Best in Show win, 1 group placement, 3 new titles...More details :
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    Helsinki, Finnish Working Dog Association's specialty, breed- ja bis-judge Mrs Gunnel Holm FI, breed entry 4 :
    • Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEn EXC2, BM2
    • TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, BOB & BIS  ->  NEW  FIN  CH
    Frida made some history, she is the first ridgeback bitch in Finland to win BIS (though few have placed before, but haven't won). She is also first BIS winner among our breedings. Really a lovely and incredible win among 35-40 bis finalists. They didn't have group competitions, all bob winners competed in bis final. 
    Really huge mega-congratulations Anna & Mikko, and ofcourse Frida !!  WOW !

    Tallinn, Estonian Winner 2005, breed- ja group judge Mr Harry Tast FI, breed entry 10 :
    • Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B "Rafu" - JUN VG3
    • Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN EXC1, BM1, CC, CACIB, BOB, ESTW-2005 & GROUP3
    • Harjaselän Mustaherukka "Simba" - JUN VG2
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - JUN EXC1, JUN CC, BOB-JUN, BB2 & ESTJW-2005
    • Harjaselän Ijumaa Imani "Saba" - OPEN VG3
    • Balt JCh, LvW-05 & LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB, BOS & ESTW-2005  ->  NEW EST, RUS, FIN & LTU CH
    • Harjaselän breeder's group (Luke, Lotta, Simba & Saba) BOB
    Big congratulatiosn to Paula & Sami and Anu & Ain !!
    Big thank you to Anu, Edyta & Wojtek and Kalle for staying with us to the finals - thank you !
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    Äänekoski, group show for FCI groups  4/6 & 9, judge Andrew Brace, GB, breed entry 5 :
    • Harjaselän Lähikauppias "Leevi" - JUN VG2


  • 10.05.2005       Happy birthday K-puppies ! Today 2 years.
  • 09.05.2005       Frida went to BH test (behavioral test) in Lahti and passed it. The judge was Leila Tikkanen. Now Frida's official name is TK1, BH Harjaselän Kynsiharja - Huge congratulations Anna & Mikko !!
  • 08.05.2005       New pics of N-litter and also updates on pages : Bu, Alma, Sami & Uno.
  • 07.05.2005       We spent a lovely day at unofficial lure coursing sprint competition. This was organized by our club, so all participants were ridgebacks. Under 1 year old dogs ran 100 meters and older ran 150 meters. Here are our results :
    Under 1-year old, 100 m, 10 competitors :
     * 1. Harjaselän Muskotti "Deici" - 9,08 s
     * 3. Harjaselän Mustanaamio "Nooa" - 10,20 s
     * 5. Macumazahn Harjaselan NV "Martta" - 11,19 s, Her first meet with lure !
     * 8. Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - 12,90 s

    Over 1-year old, 150m, 34 competitors :
     * 4. Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - 13,51 s, His second time in lure coursing 
     * 5. Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - 13,53 s
     * 16. Harjaselän Katupoika "Sami" - 14,18 s
     * 18. Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - 14,22 s
     * 23. Harjaselän Kesäyön Unelma "Dina" - 14,40 s
     * 26. Harjaselän Luontaistuote "Inna" - 15,07 s
     * 30. Harjaselän Lappuliisa "Ronja" - 17,00 s


    I guess Paavo inherits a bit of his speed to puppies as the 1st and 3rd were his offspring - well done ! Thanks to all who came and raced, also congratulations to the dogs who placed ! A fun day despite of my flu...

  • 02.05.2005       Martta's (Macumazahn Harjaselan NV) page has been updated. N-puppies have started to move to their new homes. Their individual pages will be published as soon all are in new homes. Also their pedigree names have been published.
  • 01.05.2005       Thank you to all who came to Pasi's surprise b-day party !! We sure had fun.
    New pics of N-litter.

 APRIL

  • 23.04.2005       At Finnish Specialty in Lahti we had a pleasant, puppy-free day as Tosca's "parents" were looking after her and puppies. Big thanks to Tuula & Timo !
    Breed entry was 2 puppies and 46 adults (which is second highest rr entry in Finland ever) and our judge was Mrs Sharron Taylor from Australia (kennel Usakose). Only 4 EXC were given to males and 3 to females. Here are our results :
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - PUPPY, BOB-puppy
    • Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - INTERM VG2
    • Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEN G
    • Fin & Est Mva, EstV-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Tarmo" - CH VG
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN VG2
    • Balt JMva, LtuJV-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN VG3
    • TK1 Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - OPEN EXC1, BB3 & RES.CACIB
    We also presentes breeder's group out of Tara, Frida, Lotta and Luke, but that didn't place as they only place 4 first groups.
    Thank you all for coming and congratulations to Anna & Mikko !

  • 17-22.04.05     US Specialty (Perry, GA) was a nice show for Rafu's dad - Mojave (Ch Camelot's Code Red) was BOB and BOS was Ch Jendaya's Akiki of Tumomak SC, who is Sheikh's daughter. Sheikh is a sire of our planned O-litter.
  • 21.04.2005       Finally pages of our planned O-litter are up !
  • 17.04.2005       Stacked pics of N-litter at 4 weeks + age.
    Harjaselän Katupoika "Sami" took part to group show in Mänttä. The judge was Mr Esko Nummijärvi and breed entry was 5. Here is Sami's result :
    • Harjaselän Katupoika "Sami" - INTERM VG1
  • 16.04.2005       In Hämeenlinna group show were 3 our breedings present. The judge was Mrs Ritva Raita, FI and breed entry was 11. Here are our results :
    • Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - INTERM VG2
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - JUN VG2
    • Harjaselän Kesäyön Unelma "Dina" - OPEN VG3

    Harjaselän Kwezenga "Kwezenga" has passed Swiss breeding examination - Congratulations Yvonne !

  • 15.04.2005       New pics at Rafu's (Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B) page.
  • 12.04.2005       Finally some new pics of our lovely N-litter. You can see pics of 3- and 4-week old pups HERE.
  • 03.04.2005       We headed to Lahti puppy show with Martta. Her breeder, Ms Paula Edgar from Australia, had been staying with us for few days, so she professionally showed our beauty at the show. Breed entry was 13 and judge was Mr Veli-Pekka Kumpumäki. Here is Martta's result :
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - 3rd (7-9 months), HP

 MARCH

  • 28.03.2005       New baby-pics updated. At Lappeenranta show was only one of our breedings, Luke. Judge was Ms Leni Nousiainen and breed entry was 6. Here is Luke's result :
    • Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN VG2
  • 26.03.2005       Little-Lotta has once again made us so proud - this time she was shown in Rakvere (EE) and the judge was Mrs Zivile Povilaitiene. Here is her lovely result :
    • Balt JMva, LtuJV-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - INTERM EXC1, BB1, CC, BOB & BIG1
    Really big hugs Anu & Lotta !

    Some updates have been done to following pages : Luke, Kwezenga, Wilma and Highlights 2005.
  • 22.03.2005       L-litter one year old today - Happy Birthday !!  
  • 21.03.2005       New pics at pages : Lotta and Rafu.
  • 20.03.2005       Katja and Wilma did more than great again in Pärnävaara sleddog skiing Finnish champion competition - this time they skied in Rovaniemi team in relay and managed to win championship in 5 km women skijoring B class. So first time ever a ridgie has received a medal in this sport and it is GOLD !!
    Really big hugs & super congratulations Katja & Petteri !
  • 19.03.2005       We had a lovley day at Tampere INT show. Our judge was Mr Joao de Paula Bessa, POR and breed entry was 28. Here are our results :
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - Puppy 3
    • Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - INTERM EXC1, BM2, CC & RES.CACIB
    • Harjaselän Katupoika "Sami" - INTERM VG
    • Est & Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04, EstJW-04 Harjaselän Kotkanpoika "Uno" - OPEN VG1

    • Fin & Est Mva, EstV-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Tarmo" - CH EXC1, BM1, CACIB & BOB
    • TK1 Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - INTERM EXC2
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" - OPEN EXC3
    Big congratulations Paula & Sami ! Congratulations to all other participants also equally !

    Katja and Wilma competed in Pärnävaara sleddog skiing Finnish Champion competition. They competed in class B, 5 km women skijoring and managed to place as 5th among 19 competitors. Wilma also was only bitch among first 11 dogs who placed. Really a good job as this was only their second official competition. Here is their great result with time :
    • Sleddog skiing, women skijoring 5 km, B class, time 13.24 - 5. place, skier Katja Tuohino-Heikki / Harjaselän Ijumaa Ishara "Wilma"
    Huge congrats from us !!

  • 18.03.2005       Finally some pics of our lovely N-litter. I'm also behind on updates - I try to add them latest on Sunday !
  • 14.03.2005       Pasi - the mid-wife - had a busy Monday and Tosca is a brand new mommy so our N-litter has arrived  ! She gave easily birth to 12 puppies, unfortunately one show quality girl was still born. She sure amazed us as she was scanned with 6 puppies and now we have 11. We have 4 boys and 7 females and it seems that we have : 4 show quality males - one liver nosed, 1 ridgeless female, 1 female with 1.crown and with long white socks in front feet and 1 female with short ridge (maybe) - other 4 females are show quality and one of them is liver nosed. So at the moment it seems that we have 8 show quality and 3 pets. No sinuses or other faults has been found, but still checking...
  • 13.03.2005       I drove to Riga (Latvian Winner show) alone with 3 males (Rafu, Tarmo & dalmatian Taavi) and Martta as Pasi stayed home with Tosca. Our judge there was Mr Laszlo Erdös, HU and ridge entry was 6. Here are our results :
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - Puppy 1
    • Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B "Rafu" - JUN 1 HP, LV JCC, BOB-JUN & BM 3
    • ESTW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - OPEN EXC1, RES.CACIB & BM2
    • Balt JMva, LtuJV-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - INTERM EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB, LVW-05 & BOS
    Congratulations Anu & Lotta !! Also big thanks for letting me stay over night !

  • 12.03.2005       In Ohkola winter lure coursing competition (unofficial for rrs) was one of our breeding, Kwahu, and  she kept our flag high. After first run she was first and then on second run she finished as fifth. Her final placement was fifth. Here is her result with points :
    • Harjaselän Jalokivi "Kwahu" - 244 + 210 = 454  ->  placement V, CQ (certificate qualification)
    Congratulations Marja & Kwahu !

  • 06.03.2005       Today we were at unofficial all breed puppy show with Martta and also our breeding Tara was there. Both girls showed themselves beautifully and with really nice movements. Our judge was Jarmo Vuorinen and ridgie-entry was 8. Here are our results :
    • Harjaselän Mustapippuri "Tara" - 3rd (7-9 months)
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - 2nd (7-9 months), HP and second best puppy bitch

    New pics at Tara's (Harjaselän Mustapippuri) and Korak's (Harjaselän Lumiturpa) page.
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  • 05.03.2005       Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" made some history today at Harjaselän kennel by taking first title in obedience in Hollola. She can now use a title TK1 which you get after 3 pcs of 1st prices in obedience in beginner's class. She achieved this with super points and placed as third with HP among 22 competitors !!
    Huge congratulations Anna & Mikko !

    Lotta represented us enormously well today at Lithuanian Winner show. The judge was Mrs Kornelia Butrimova and ridgie entry was 10. Here is Lotta's nice result :
    • Balt JCh, LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - INTERM EXC1, BB2, CC & RES.CACIB
    Huge congratulations from Finalnd !!

 FEBRUARY

  • 28.02.2005       New pics at page Winter meeting
  • 27.02.2005       New pics updated at pages : Ezzi, Micke, Deici, Rich, Bomba and also highlights 2005 launched.
  • 26.02.2005       Lovely news from Nõo (Estonia) group show (FCI 2 & 6) - our Estonian girls were together at Nõo show and both did well. The judge was Mrs Anita Whitmarsh, SE and Lotta and Simba were only entered ridgebacks (at the moment Estonian only show quality ridgebacks). Here are their results :
    • Harjaselän Mustaherukka "Simba" - BOB-puppy
    • Balt JMva, LtuJV-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC1, BB1, CC, BOB & BIG3
    Huge congratulations to doggies and owners !

    We spent a lovely and beautiful winter day in Meltola with some puppies from L- and M-litters. First we had a nice walk on lake's ice near by and then we barbiqued at our back yard. Thank you all for coming !

  • 19.02.2005       Happy news from Oulu - Wilma (Harjaselän Ijumaa Ishara) and Katja took part today to a first sleddog skiing competition with nice result. This is a FIRST time ever in Finland, when ridgie competes in official sleddog skiing competition. Wilma just loves this hobby and Katja used to race in skiing, when she was a bit younger, so this makes them a super team. Huge congratulations Katja and Petteri ! Here is Wilma's nice first start :
    • Sleddog skiing, womens skijoring B class, 5km, time 14.35 - 1st place, skier Katja Tuohino-Heikki / Harjaselän Ijumaa Ishara "Wilma"
    B class is open to all breeds but dobermanns, giant schnautzers and pointing bird dogs (sorry my translation..). A class is open to all breeds.

  • 17.02.2005       Siiri (Int, Fin, S, Est, Ltu & Pl Ch, JWW-00, LtuJW-00 & BaltW-00, -03 Ikimba Persinna) turns 6 years today. Happy birthday Siiri !
  • 14.02.2005       For Valentiene's day I've some lovely news - Tosca was scanned today and is heavily in whelp, our N-litter will be born in mid March. I'm so reliefed that we resulted pregnancy from that long drive to Poland. 
  • 13.02.2005       Frida and Anna did really a nice results today in obedience competition - cannot believe that they had energy left after a long day at Tallinna show yesterday. Frida got 1st price with 176,5 points in beginners class. Placement 12th out of 33 competitors. Huge congratulations Anna & Frida !!!
  • 12.02.2005       We had a happy day at Tallinna (EE) international show. Ridgie entry was 8 and breed judge was Mr Ove Germundsson, SE. Group judge was Mrs Leni Nousiainen and BIS-puppy judge was Mr Hans van der Berg, NL. Here are our nice results :
    • Macumazahn Harjaselän NV "Martta" - 1 HP, BOB-puppy & BIS4 - puppy
    • Ujamaa Harjaselän Mr B "Rafu" - JUN G
    • Harjaselän Kuningasjätkä "Luke" - OPEN EXC1, BM1, CC, CACIB, BOB & BIG 1
    • Balt JMva, LtuJV-04 Harjaselän Karpalo "Lotta" - OPEN EXC2
    • Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - OPEN EXC1, BB2 & res.CACIB
    Huge congratulations to Paula and Sami, also to Luke of course - good boy !! Congratulations to Anna and Mikko as well ! We couldn't stay for bis competition, because this was a two-day show and bis competition is held today. We tried to change our ferry tickets, but tomorrow's ferry is full booked. It would have been so exciting to see Luke at BIS ring.

  • 08.02.2005       New pics at pages Nemo and Sulo - import boys from kennel Sangoma, Poland.
  • 05.02.2005       News from Pärnu (EE) : Lotta (Ltu JCh, LtuJW-04 Harjaselän Karpalo) got nice honor-title today, when she was chosen as "The Best Show Dog of the year 2004". This is a price from Dog Breeders Club of Pärnu. It's awarded among all breeds and both sexes. Huge congratulations Lotta, Anu & Ain !! Not a bad results at all from less than 2-year old female.
    New pics at Simba-girl's page.

 JANUARY

  • 31.01.2005       New pics at pages : Oskari & Alvin. Thanks for the pics  Hanna & Ulla ! Not hard to tell that Hanna is a real photographer...awesome pics of Alvin.
  • 30.01.2005       Tarmo's (=Paavo) brother Leo (Karoskloof Tt Breyton) visited us. Boys had nice play and wrestling in forest. Some pics of boys HERE.
  • 29.01.2005       At Turku international show our show season continued beautifully. This time it was Frida's turn to keep our flag high. The judge was Mr Raimo M Viljanmaa, FI and breed entry was 18. Here are our results :
    • Harjaselän Kynsiharja "Frida" - INTERM EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB & BOS
    • EstV-04 Harjaselän Jalopeno "Tosca" - OPEN VG1
    Frida won her class with 4 females and also Tosca won her class with 2 females. The judge only awarded 2 females with an EXC, rest got VGs.
    Huge congratulations Anna & Mikko !!

  • 28.01.2005       Happy birthday J-litter - 2 years today !
  • 23.01.2005       Martta (Macumazahn Harjaselän NV) started her show career today at unofficial puppy show in Lahti. Ridgie entry was 7 and our jugde was Mr Rune Fagerström. Martta placed as 3rd in class of 5-7 months. She carried herself with style, even we haven't had really time to train her. She was the youngest of ridgies.
    New pics at pages : Martta and Rommi. Thanks for the pic Helena !
  • 20.01.2005       Roni is now running free at Rainbow Bridge, Iita welcomes him warmly !
  • 19.01.2005       Our everyoung 11-year old Olga (Kingiza Azizi Kito) got a very special honor today - we heard that she can keep Gaio-10 challenge trophy for a year. This is a trophy to a veteran ridgeback. When the receiver is chosen, it's considered of veteran's age, active life style/show success. Receiver is chosen by Riitta Viitakangas, kennel Dahari. 
    Our Olga is an active veteran (she was born 31.12.1993) without ridge  - still he has been in many, many shows as guest. She has also travelled with us to abroad many times - she has been in Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Switzerland, Hungary and Austria. Also from the beginning she has taken part to yearly RR Open Show in Finland (with really nice success). 
    Even though our dogs have succeeded well, I think this honor is very equal to Iita's Europen Winner -99 title.

    Thank you Riitta for this honor and also thank you Päivi Rantasalo for breeding us this lovely, tough bitch !
  • 18.01.2005       New pics at pages : Simba, Tosca & Uuno
  • 16.01.2005       Greetings from Poland ! We took a trip to southern Poland with Tosca by car - 3063 km behind and lovely memories. We went to see Tosca's boyfriend gorgeous and kind Poker (Leoridge Mkai). You can read more about this under N-litter.
    Million thanks to Kasia, Edyta & Wojtek - who all took such a good care of us, thank you ! 
  • 15.01.2005       Late birthday wishes to 1-year old Rafu ! Sorry that this comes late, I was away for many days.
  • 11.01.2005       New pics at pages : Inna & Sami
  • 10.01.2005       New pics at pages : Tara, Nooa, Deici, Ronja, Luke & Uno
  • 09.01.2005       At Kajaani international show we sure started our show year like last year ended - with lovely results ! Our judge was Mr Jochen Eberhardt, DE and breed entry was 7. Here are our results :
    • ESTW-04 Karoskloof B to Harjaselän "Paavo" - OPEN EXC1, BM1, CC, CACIB & BOB - - - ->  NEW CHAMPION
    • Harjaselän Kardemumma "Alma" -  INTERM EXC1, BB1, CC, CACIB & BOS
    • Harjaselän Juhlatuuli "Ezzi" - OPEN G
    Because of long trip home, we didn't stay for group competition. Congratulations Paavo & Alma !

    Frida (Harjaselän Kynsiharja) took part to her first official obedience competition and she sure did well - she got 1st price and placed as 7th with points 161,5. A very nice start indeed - Congratulations Anna & Frida !

  • 06.01.2005       Happy birthday to H-litter - hard to believe that you're already 5 years old ! 
  • 02.01.2005       A very good new year 2005 to all though this year started SO sadly - I'm pointing now to disaster in Asia, I also lost there a school mate. Bless ya all !
    M-litter finally has their pages -> our breedings, more pics are more than welcome.
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