June 8, 2026:
Today there was a nice surprise in the mailbox: the certificate of Beauty Champion Croatia from Dyoma (Ch HR/SK/BIH/RS/SRB/ROM/HU GrCh BIH/SRB/ROM/SK Magic of Success DIAMOND).
June 7, 2026:
Happy birthday to my sweet Sterling (Champ. Daretobebares STERLING SILVER) on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. She is missed as much as the first day, the dear little soul.
May 26, 2026:
Fifteen years ago, the Caipirinha's N Llitter was born. Heartiest congratulations to the other side of Rainbow Bridge to my own Maverick (CIB Multi-Champ. Caipirinha's NEED 4SPEED) and his siblings Needy (Caipirinha's NEEDLESS 2SAY) and Toulouse (Caipirinha's NOTHING 2LOSE) in Germany, and Tanner (Champ. Caipirinha's NUTBUSH CITY LIMIT) in Canada. Needy is still alive; unfortunately, I don't know about Toulouse and Tanner.
May 21, 2026:
A month filled with so many memories. Twenty-one years ago, my first Chinese Crested was born, Voodoo (Champ. Family Song's VOODOO). I fondly remember him, that sweet, funny, bright, and sociable little rascal.
May 18, 2026:
And another anniversary: It's the birthday of the Briard E Litter de la Maison du Garde-Barrière. Happy birthday to the eight puppies of Yazoo (Sél. LOULOU des Cèdres de la Montagne Noire, CGC) and Samson (UGO de la Morne Plaine) on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. They were born in 1999.
It's been eight years since Porsche (Caipirinha's PINK HOT PORSCHE) passed away after emergency surgery. A candle has been lit in his memory.
May 16, 2026:
Fifteen years ago, Whoopy (EXCUSE-MOI WHOOPY de la Maison du Garde-Barrière) crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I lit a candle for her so she would know she was remembered.
May 15, 2026:
Today the P Litter celebrates its 12th birthday. Happy Birthday to Prada (Caipirinha's PRADA PINK EDITION) and Pagani (Caipirinha's PAGANI 2HOT 2HANDLE) in Germany with my friend Anne. I hope they are both being thoroughly spoiled. I also send my best wishes across the Rainbow Bridge to Porsche (Caipirinha's PINK HOT PORSCHE), who sadly passed away at the young age of four. A candle has been lit for him.
May 7, 2026:
Today, Dyoma (Ch HR/SK/BIH/RS/SRB/ROM/HU GrCh BIH/SRB/ROM/SK Magic of Success DIAMOND) was awarded the title Croatian Beauty Champion.
May 5, 2026:
The Zadar dog show marathon is over.
From May 1st to 4th, four CACIB shows took place at the Zaton Holiday Resort – and two dogs participated with great enthusiasm! The results are more than impressive:
Dyoma (Ch SK/BIH/RS/SRB/ROM/HU GrCh BIH/SRB/ROM/SK Magic of Success DIAMOND): 4 x CAC, 4 x CACIB, ! 4 x BOSHe has now fulfilled all the requirements for the Croatian Beauty Champion title. I am incredibly proud of him! With the result on day 3 Dyoma fulfilled the requirements for the Croatian Beauty Champion title.
Show guest Rapunzel (Ch. SRB RAPUNZEL Winning Smile): 3 x CAC, 2 x CACIB, 1 x Very Good. Unfortunately, no CACIBs were awarded to the females on the last day. The little darling had bad luck on the second day: Just as she entered the ring, a brush fell from a grooming table and hit her on the back. Unsettled by this, she lacked the necessary confidence in the ring, which is why she only received a "Very Good" rating that day.
A very heartfelt thank you goes to the judges Peter Friedrich Berchtold (AT), Frode Jevne (NO), Perttu Ståhlberg (FI), and Nenad Devic (RS) for the excellent evaluations and kind words.
The weather was glorious, sunny, and with pleasant temperatures for the dogs. The organization and ring times were also top-notch. An absolute highlight: My over 15-year-old Memy (CIB Ch HU/BG/MD/PH/AZ ShowCh HU VetCh HU INCREDIBLE ME von Shinbashi) clearly enjoyed the beautiful weather and the walks. There was also a touching reunion with her former handler, Laszlo, who hadn't seen the "old lady" in ages.
It was a great joy to see dear friends like Claudia and Simone again after such a long time. We spent five wonderful days together, helping each other, laughing a lot, and eating fantastic food at the resort. Hopefully, we'll all see each other there again next year!
May 2, 2026:
It's been a year since my first powderpuff girl passed away: Jaris (HAPPY JARIS Dandy Mate) received her angel wings at the age of 17 years, 3 months, and 98 days. She was the mother of my Caipirinha's M litter. Throughout her life, she was healthy, always friendly, alert, and playful, very social, and never dominant towards other dogs - simply a sweet little angel. I miss her as much as I did on the first day.
On the same day in 2018, my soulmate Keanu (CIB Multi-Champ. Whisperingln' THE DEVILS ADVOCATE) crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He is one of those whose loss I still haven't gotten over and never will. I love all my dogs dearly, but there are a few very special ones who have left deep marks on my life and my heart. I'm thinking of you, beloved Keanu, and in my thoughts I'm giving you a big hug.
May 1, 2026:
This year, Hippie (CIB Multi-Champ. from Shinbashi HIGH PROVOCATION) is celebrating her birthday, unfortunately without me. Nevertheless, I am of course thinking of her and wish her all the very best.
April 29, 2026:
This morning, Dyoma (Multi-Champ. Magic of Success DIAMOND), dog show guest Rapunzel (Champ. RAPUNZEL Winning Smile) and Memy (CIB Multi-Champ. INCREDIBLE ME von Shinbashi) and I drove to Croatia. After about seven and a half hours, we arrived safely. As always when we're at the Zadar dog shows, we're staying in a mobile home at the Zaton Holiday Resort. Let's see what the next seven days bring – besides a relaxing time in a beautiful place.
April 22, 2026:
Today is Arwa Z.'s (ARWA Zevar CS, SchH 1) birthday... on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. You are unforgettable, sweet Arwa! Happy birthday!
April 14, 2026:
Sixteen years ago, my sweet, lovable, cuddly Oh-Lala (Sél. OH-LALA des Monts d'en Crauzille) passed away. A candle was lit in her memory.
April 8, 2026:
Happy heavenly birthday to my G litter. 24 years ago today, the 6 puppies of my kennel de la Maison du Garde-Barrière, saw the light of day.
At the same time, I'm sending loving birthday greetings across the Rainbow Bridge to Sambo (SAMBO de la Chaume du Bois Dieu) birthday. I'm thinking of all of you.
April 4, 2026:
To all my friends, acquaintances and visitors of this page I wish
