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Rangitumau St Bernards
The above photo is of three generations of June and John Lawson's champion Rangitumau Saint Bernards of which we have had a long association. From left: June with grandmother Brandy"Ch.Shady Lady of Rangitumau", mother Shiraz "Ch. La Chapelle of Rangitumau", then five champion sons and daughters out of the six from her litter by American Ch. Opdykes Mr Mitchell - Ch. La Dominique of R, Ch. Petrus Merlot of R, Ch. R Call Me Brodie, Ch. R Logans Run and Ch.R Mr Jazzman. Our first saint Rangitumau Rayn Dance "Portia" was from June's foundation bitch Ch Stiniyasu Kiwi Conection (Imp Aust) as was her brother "Sledge" Rangitumau Instant Kiwi. We were very pleased indeed when we titled Logan and thank John & June for their faith, friendship and support over the years. We have now bred a litter from Logan and Phoebe, who is a daughter of Sledge so the lines are continuing to the American type from Cache Retreat & Opdyke's. June has campaigned Milkwood Pali'ser Perchance (Syrah) to her title, and we retained Milkwood Bonnie's Chance (Sophie), who also now has her title.
NZCH Stiniyasu Kiwi Conection (Imp Aust) "Anna", mother of our beloved first saints, Portia and Sledge.
Right" NZCH Stiniyasu Judges Choice (Imp Aust) "Judge", father of Portia
Right: Aust Ch Stiniyasu Itchy Feet (Imp Aust) "Teech" who was here in NZ with June & John for a short stay in 1996. Father of Sledge.
Left: Rangitumau Instant Kiwi "Sledge"
Left: Ch La Chapelle of Rangitumau "Shiraz", (Ch Bernabby Only The Lonely - Ch Shady Lady of Rangitumau),granddaughter of "Anna"
UPDATE: 22 April 2007 Shiraz's granddaughter Milkwood Pali'ser Perchance becomes a Champion at 14 months!! Huge congratulations to June and John and of course "Syrah"!!
Right: Ch Milkwood Pali'ser Perchance "Syrah" ***We are very excited to announce Syrah's news of a litter of 4 boys and 4 girls mid-January 2009 to BISS CH Bernabby Cullen!!***
Below: Syrah's puppies at 6 weeks. Right: Cousin "Samson" meets the rellies..
Right Below: Syrah and Shiraz relaxing after a hard day!
Left: La Fleur Petrus of Rangitumau "Petra" (Ch Bernabby Cullen-Ch Milkwood Pali'ser Perchance) after winning Baby Puppy in Group at Nelson, April 2009 at 3 months of age.
Right: Petra and a new friend while fundraising for the NISBA at the supermarket...
Right "Anka" and her friend Oddie the Parrot.
The Rangitumau Saint Bernards are reknown for their good looks, wonderful temperaments, personality in abundance and being physically sound. What more could you ask for? Picture at foot of page of Shiraz, when entrusting Logan to Allen.
Left Shiraz and her grand-daughter Syrah when she was little
June with one of her Saint babies.
Right: Waipuna Hospice visit, Syrah and Shiraz making acquaintance!
John with one of the Saint babies, too...
Dionne and Allen Pugh Carterton, NEW ZEALAND Phone : 0064 6 379 5434 Email : milkwoodkennels@xtra.co.nz |
Left: Rangitumau Rayn Dance "Portia"
Shiraz (foreground) and Syrah with some young friends...
Footnote: It is with sadness that we said goodbye to the beautiful Shiraz on 1 March 2009, rest in peace, big girl, you gave us hope for the generations to come.