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ABOUT THE "FLINKVILD" KENNEL - HISTORY, ACHIEVEMENTS, PLANS...
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to devote myself to dogs, own a kennel, attend dog shows, train dogs, breed puppies etc. When I was 14 I got my first dog and even then I thoroughly prepared myself for the purchase and read all available books about dogs at that time. I was convinced that the dog should be only from a Club. Although, I never imagined then that puppies from Clubs differ from one another so significantly. But I was lucky, my first dog – it was a Collie – turned out to be of very high standard. This applied not only to the exterior but also to character, temperament and health. We successfully completed our training and passed exams. I attended competitions, shows, took specific courses for dog training instructors. From 1990 I worked as an instructor on the training area of the Club “Edelblut” in my hometown Dedovsk.
We got our first Dalmatian in 1993. This happened after I’d met my future husband Aleksei Mamaev. Together we chose a breed, went to shows, looked at dogs and sought where to buy a first class puppy. From this point on I will write as “we” and “us” because from then on everything we did, we did together.
There was little information and no kennels whatsoever. The breeding was done on a non-professional level. (This significantly differed from what was going on with collie breeding – it was going uphill). We didn’t even think about starting a kennel. All managers of the club were huge fans of the breed but all of them owned not more than one dog, which was usually their first and bought at random.
We familiarized with the breed for approximately a year before getting our first puppy. It was a white and black bitch Antalia Olsi. Breeder – Anna Nekrusheva was President of the Dalmatian Club “A-Dalmatin” at the time. The litter was attention-grabbing. The father of the puppies was from the Czech Republic and that alone was uncommon. Furthermore, the puppies were of excellent. Even though we had the opportunity to pick a puppy first as it was done on a “first come, first served” basis, this turned out to be one tricky job. We’d like to thank Anna Nekrusheva, who had suggested to us, which puppy from her point of view looked more promising, as she realised that we were really serious about getting a puppy and taking real good care of it.
We made a very fortunate choice. Antalia won several major dog shows. Unfortunately she never became Champion because of her sudden and tragic death. However, she left behind her offsprings. Now we have five generations of her children-champions.
Thus our first Dalmatian litter was born in 1995 from Antalia Olsi and Polish male Champion of Russia Kabaret Usmeh Dalmacii. From this time on the kennel got a name “Flinkvild” and was registered with the Russian Cynological Federation. In 1997 after the Partnership Agreement was signed between the Russian Cynological Federation and the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the kennel was registered with FCI with the registration number 719/97.
In 1996 we completed a K-9 master course at the Russian Cynological Federation. And all this time we were highly involved in the work of the “A-Dalmatin” Club.
For further breeding in the kennel we picked best white and black male and female dogs Flinkvild Mister and Flinkvild Magnolia (owners Safonovy). They both became Champions of Russia. In addition Magnolia became Champion of the National Breed Club by winning on the Second National Dalmatian Show. She also turned out be a good producer – four of her offsprings became Champions. In 1996 we imported two dogs from Poland, one white and liver male – Orhson Orrh Kontradomino and one white and black bitch – Olivia Olla Kontradomino. Their father representative of a worldwide known English Kennel Olbero – International Champion, Champion of Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg Olbero Orange Prince and their grand-father – International Champion Starlong Silvan Sjors from Netherlands were both of white and liver colour.
The purchase of these two dogs played a significant role for our kennel and for all Dalmatian breeders in Russia. Both Orhson and Olivia became front-runners in all major Shows. Among males Orhson was ranked first in the Absolute Shows Rating of Russian Dalmatians two years in a row. And in 2000 he became the Best Stud in the National Dalmatian Show. Thanks to his remarkable origin, great exterior and unique stud characters Orhson became main stud in our kennel.
In 1996 our daughter Arina was born. From day one she was surrounded by dogs. She first participated in a Dog Show in a “Junior Handler” Competition when she turned 6 years old.
In 1996 the National Dalmatian Breed Club was founded. All Dalmatian clubs located in Moscow and other Russian cities became its members. The Club’s primary goal was to manner National Dalmatian Shows. Usually it gathers more than hundred participants from different cities. Each Club tried to present their best dogs. Of course winning in such a show is very pleasant and very prestigious. Approximately from this period new Dalmatian kennels started to emerge in Russia and existing kennels were being registered. Naturally competition developed. From 1999 National Dalmatian Shows started to conduct apart from exterior rings “Best Kennel” Competitions. “Flinkvild” won the title “Best Kennel of the National Breed Club” eight years in a row from 1999 to 2006.
From 2000 “A-Dalmatin” Club publishes a magazine about the breed called “Piatnashka” (Spotty) and a year book “Mir Dalmatinov” (World of Dalmatians). From the beginning of their issue and for sometime I had been the Chief Editor of these publications. I believe that particularly but not exclusively because of these publications the interest towards Dalmatians is increasing and breeding is becoming more professional. Now every kennel cares about the quality of their “stock”, breeders help new owners by giving them advice and preparing their dogs for shows. In our club there are no backyard-breeders and hence the quality of puppies is much higher.
We were the first to start breeding white and liver Dalmatians in Russia. In 1998 puppies were born from Magnolia and Orhson and we kept a white and liver bitch Flinkvild Shantal Taori. She was the first dog born in our kennel that became International Champion.
We left one white and black daughter of Shantal’s and male Washakie Silver Lining (owners Petrakovy) Flinkvild Tais Afinskaya (owner Filonenko) in joint ownership. She also became Champion of Russia and has 2 CACIB titles. From inbreeding Tais and Orhson we got a litter of eight puppies. We left one bitch two ourselves - white and black Flinkvild Fantastika Blackstar. On a National Dalmatian Show in 2002 she one the title “Best Puppy” and later on became Champion of Russia.
From Fantastika we delivered three litters. Amongst her puppies from Champion First Forest Fresh Cinnamon three Champions were born: Flinvild Ballada Liubvi, Flinkvild Black Diamond and famous Flinkvild Brendy Cup.
In 2006 Flinkvild Brendy Cup became winner of the most prestigious show of the year – the National Dalmatian Championship and became the Champion of the National Breed Club! In 2007 he became International Champion! And in summer beat the quantity record of CACIB titles. Now he has 14 of them and this is not the end!
The daughter of Flinkvild Fantastika Blackstar and Italian male Dalissi Magical Moonshine (her second litter) Flinkvild Galaxy Blackstar became Junior Champion of Russia in 2006 and then Champion of Russia.
The daughter of Fantastika from her third litter with Caesands Rigent Star – Flinkvild Geneva Beatrice became Junior Winner of the National Breed Club by winning on an All-Russian Dalmatian Show “A-Dalmatin 2007”. Several other puppies from this litter – Zhivenchy, Zhialgiris and Jean Jermon have numerous titles J.CAC.
From Olivia we also delivered a number of litters. Four of her offsprings became Champions. The litter from the Finnish male Caesands Rigent Star produced three Champions: International Champion, Champion of Russia and Champion of Moldova Flinkvild Ornelia Mitchel (owner Saksina, kennel “Tsvetok Apsny”), Champion of Russian, Champion of the “A-Dalmatin 2000” Flinvild O’Neil Motekristo, Champion of Russia, 6xCACIB Flinkvild Oloron Braun (owners Kumsievy). Oloron is also Champion of four other Moscow Dalmatian Clubs: “A-Dalmatin”, RK “Dalmatin”, “Dalmatica” and of Dalmatian Club “Elita”. It’s a unique record that hasn’t been achieved by any other dog in Russia. One other bitch from this litter Flinkvild Orhideya Askoli was left at the kennel for breeding.
On a National Dalmatian Show in 2002 all our dogs became Champions of the National Breed Club - Olivia’s son from Dutch mal Keen Keemun of Dalbaris Clan - Flinkvild Liverpool and our Flinkvild Shantal Taori.
We delivered a very prosperous litter from Orhson and the daughter of Flinkvild Mister – Champion of Russia Mongolfier Jenifer. We have one bitch from this litter (Flinkvild Donna Darlington) in joint ownership. During a very short period of time she was able to obtain several titles and became Champion of the National Breed Club, Champion of Russia and Champion of Moldova. Another bitch from this litter Flinkvild Diana Ross (owner Pismennaya) - International Champion, Champion of Russia and Champion of Ukraine is actively being used in breeding by the kennel “Mir Grez” in Volgodonsk. In 2004 Flinkvild Donna Darlington was mated with International Champion Gwynmore Ocean of Love. From this mating we delivered a bitch Flinkvild Amelie Savazh with a fascinating white and liver colour. She became Champion of Russia and Champion of Belorussia. She has large redish-brown spots.
Other two Champion bitches that were born from Orhson and Sozvezdie Odetty are used for breeding by other Russian kennels. These are Champion of Russia Flinvild Solaro (owner Makina, kennel “iz Sitcevoi Skazki”, Ivanovo) and Champion of Russia Flinkvild Symphonia Sveta (owner Kozlova, kennel “Symphonia Sveta”, Tolyatti). Champion of Kazkhstan Flinkvild Terleckaya Zvezda – daughter of Flinkvild Shantal Taori lives in the Kazakh Kennel “Yablonevyi Tsvet”, owner Drovosekova. She actively participates in dog shows and is used for breeding.
In 2003 puppies were born from Flinkvild Shantal Taori and International Champion Navarro della Belcora. We have one white and black bitch Champion of Russia Flinkvild Paloma Picasso in join ownership. In 2007 we are planning a mating.
From Shantal and International Champion Alfaradito Copyright a magnificent white and liver bitch was born - Flinkvild Vivien Taori. In 2005 she became Junior Champion of the National Breed Club and then became Champion of Russia and Champion of Belorussia. Vivien takes part in major European Dog Shows.
In the last litter from Shantal and Champion of Russia Lacrima Cristi Cairo we also got a beautiful white and black bitch Champion of Russia Flinkvild Estefania Shantali.
From Flinkvild Orhideya Askoli very prosperous offsprings were born. Her son from International Champion Magico delle Vali – Champion of Russian Flinkvild Rolling Stones won the Specialty Dog Show in Moscow. Champion of Russia Flinkvild Elizabeth Askoli daughter of Orhideya and World Champion T-Kart Eddie lives in “Osenniaya Skazka” kennel, Vladivostok (owner Aliushina) and in Tomsk lives Flinkvild Eleonora. In 2005 we delivered a litter from Orhideya and Champion Marnellin Imagenis, imported from Findland. From this litter we kept a white and black bitch Flinkvild Jenifer Askoli. She has a beautiful colour and charming temperament, small but at the same time elegant with good bone structure. Jenifer and her two brothers Flinkvild Deep Space and Flinkvild Doknar Blackstone became Champions of Russia.
At the end of 2003 serious changes took place at the National Breed Club. On a General meeting of its members a new Charter was adopted. Now not only Clubs but kennels and breed fans are able to become members of the Club. Naturally our kennel became member of the National Dalmatian Breed Club. Now the National Breed Club has its own web site where you can find results of all Dog shows organized by the National Club, including all Championships. Personal galleries of all Champions of the National Breed Club were made. At the same time it contains loads of other interesting and useful information about the breed. As you would expect dogs from our kennel are also presented on the web site.
In 2005 we had a son Egor. It became a little difficult to give as much attention to dogs as before. However, our daughter grew up and now she helps us with the dogs and puppies. All in all the sky is the limit.
In 2007 we are planning births of several litters.
Twelve years of working with the breed gave its fruits – 32 dogs that were born in our kennel during this time became Champion of Russia and other countries, 5 International Champions, 7 Champions of the National Breed Club. Our dogs obtained more than 60 CACIB titles and 15 became Champions of the Russian Cynological Federation. A huge number of offsprings of our dogs that were born in other kennels also became Champions and International Champions.
At National Dalmatian Championships in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 “Flinkvild” was titled “Best Kennel”.
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