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So, we come to the end of 2011, and time for reflection and review.
At Roseneath we had mixed fortunes.
At the end of June Sanbonani was the Res. KUSA Child Handler in a very competitive field.
Roseneath exported Spencer’s frozen semen to the USA, which will be used within the next couple of months and we are holding thumbs for good results. It was a major issue getting the semen into the USA because of the restriction they have on liquid nitrogen containers etc. However, perseverance is always the keynote to success and eventually it arrived safely at its destination much to the delight of all concerned and when I say all concerned I mean – the Vets, the Shipping Company the staff working for them here in SA and then again the same rigmarole on arrival in the US and getting it back into storage. Part of the problem was the difference in time zones – when we were working they were sleeping and vice versa which caused endless delays – also the topping up of the liquid nitrogen in the flask at various points en route. We had two good friends that helped luckily the Agent in the USA is a Bulldogger lover and the shipper in SA saw this as a major challenge for the Company and if it was not for them our mission would not have been accomplished.see our FACTS page for more
Hummer was involved in a movie and his name was “Killer” - it was taken in a backyard workshop with machinery in the background, welding equipment etc and in fact noise he will never encounter in his life time again. The star of the movie in the process sustained an injury but Hummer took it all in his stride sitting with doggy goggles and unconcerned at what was happening. The only “mishap” was when my heart nearly stopped when he jumped from the work bench nearly a meter high. He got up and walked away literally just brushing the dust off his coat. What a show and what a sound bulldog - fit and as healthy as a bulldog should be.
Ch Rockhaven Hummer of Roseneath also became a Champion this year.All in grand style getting his final Challenge Certificate, going on to Best of Breed and a Group placing with very complimentary comments from an experienced and knowledgeable judge who knows bulldogs. This judge could not speak too highly of his beautiful sound movement and exceptional width and line up of underjaw. He is also the AnimalTalk 2011 showdog number 248 all breeds. Hummer also features high in the Showdogs Leaderboard
Ch. Rockhaven Breitling (below L) was the Best in Show winner at the SA Bulldog Club Ch. Show held in May and judged by Mrs. Shirley Seef. Malcom’s Licenced to be a Viking (Caspar)(below R) was the Best Veteran on Show. Breitling also features high in the Showdogs Leaderboard
Overall Ch. Lady Dazzle ,another Veteran, was there all the time and bedazzled everyone with her beautiful and correct bulldog movement and is the top Bulldog Veteran 2011– no mean feat. Dazzle is a Spencer granddaughter.She won her first Challenge Certificate and Best of Breed at age 6 months under U.K. Breed Specialist Judge Mr. Rob Harris.The Bulldog Entry on the day 34.!From there on she consistently won CC's and Best of Breeds and Best in Show at Specialist Club level. As she aged she did extremely well in the Child Handling with Sanbonani and made her mark there.When she became a Veteran she was entered in that class and for the year 2011 she was the Northern Transvaal Bulldog Club Veteran of the Year.What an accolade for a Bulldog bitch that has been in the ring for the past 7 years and still able to move around without stiffness or lameness.Dazzle is a daughter of Ch. Roseneath Royal Doulton.
Destiny is the Goldfields Dog of the Year Bitch Qualifier.
On the downside some of our 12 year old friends passed the rainbow bridge in their sleep.
For the year 2012 we do not have too much planned but we are still more than ready with our Destiny, Hummer and Breitling to keep the Roseneath flag flying.
Roseneath cannot over emphasise and practice what they preach soundness of breathing and movement, exceptional heads and perfect line up of underjaws and teeth.
We look forward to the challenges that 2012 will bring and even with one or two dogs in the ring they will show their mettle against the competition created by large entrants from single breeders and see how they match up against the competition.
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