Tangaloor Nothing but the Best, DOB Dec.26 - 2009, Slovenian Youth Champion, Slovenian Champion
In 2009 Regina from Germany contacted me, she had found the Silken Windhounds on Internet and would like to meet them life before deciding to share her life with one. Of course we had snow the day she came to visit but the Silkens worked their magic and Regina was completely smitten when she returned home.
She surfed the Internet, looking for litters that she might like and that way she found the Tangaloor "Nothing but" litter. When she could not get the tri-color boy she decided for the red brindle brother. As I already had organised a co-ownership of Allagante Windspirit Serrat with Christine (also in Germany), I offered Regina the same conditions.
After the usual stresses and waiting period, April 30-2010 we would collect our Nothing but the Best from Schiphol. Unfortunately Regina could not take him home as she had to stay in a clinic for 3 months. To make matters even worse the puppy's papers weren't ok so he had to stay another 48 hours @ the Animal Hotel on Amsterdam Airport. Luckily we were allowed 15 minutes to smooch with him, and take some photos but it was a very disappointed Regina who went home the same day.... May 2 the missing form had arrived and Cate & I could take the little boy home with us. Once home, I leashed Paladin so he could come along for Aponi's (Butterfly in an Indian language, and his call name) very first walk in the neighbourhood. That worked out well, Aponi watched Paladin move and copied his behaviour, feeling more secure in his company. From then on Aponi fitted seamlessly into the pack and found his playmate in Brocade. As Dandy had broken his frontleg 3 months earlier, he wasn't allowed to roughhouse with the baby for fear of another accident. Paladin was less interested in a boy so most of the raising was done by Brocade.
In August we brought Aponi to Regina but the combination of a young dog, 2 cats and she not being all herself proved to be too much and when one of the cats decided to attack Aponi to show his dislike, all we could do was return to take Aponi back to The Hague with us....and ever since he lives with us. He has been to obedience class (+ diploma), been to several shows where he got his SLO Youth Ch. & SLO Ch.ship, learned to chase the plastic bunny on coursing field & race track and.....March 6 - 2013 he has started with Fly-ball!
Aponi was meant to be an addition to the EU gene pool as well as a show dog, so he had to follow my usual protocol and March 2011 Aponi went for his heart & eye exam. As the rest of the family hadn't shown anything wrong, I was most unpleasantly surprised when his ECG showed extra beats or Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)! The ultra sound was normal but those PVCs not at all so his career as a stud dog was out of the window :-(. In addition to that, the eye exam revealed 2 small spots on the retina of his right eye but not something to worry about. To be absolutely sure I had Aponi re-tested Oct.2012 but when nothing had changed, I had him neutered Jan.22 - 2013. Now he is no longer bothered by tasty smells whenever the girls are in season and I don't have to worry about a possible oops litter...
Aponi Stats:
Parents: Ch.Tangaloor King Leonidas of Sparta (MDR1 carrier, CEA carrier, DM clear) x Tangaloor Maralinga (MDR1 clear, CEA clear, DM clear)
DNA parentage: not tested
MDR1: tested CLEAR
DM: CLEAR by parentage
CEA: not tested, possibly carrier
Cardiac: March'11--> PVCs, ultra sound = OK, Oct.'12--> still PVCs, ultra sound = OK ---> Jan.'13 neutered.
Eyes: 2 little spots in right eye, not to worry about
Height: 63cm/24 3/4 inches
Titles: SLO Youth Ch.'10, HAK Winner '11, SLO Ch.'12
Training: obedience diploma
She surfed the Internet, looking for litters that she might like and that way she found the Tangaloor "Nothing but" litter. When she could not get the tri-color boy she decided for the red brindle brother. As I already had organised a co-ownership of Allagante Windspirit Serrat with Christine (also in Germany), I offered Regina the same conditions.
After the usual stresses and waiting period, April 30-2010 we would collect our Nothing but the Best from Schiphol. Unfortunately Regina could not take him home as she had to stay in a clinic for 3 months. To make matters even worse the puppy's papers weren't ok so he had to stay another 48 hours @ the Animal Hotel on Amsterdam Airport. Luckily we were allowed 15 minutes to smooch with him, and take some photos but it was a very disappointed Regina who went home the same day.... May 2 the missing form had arrived and Cate & I could take the little boy home with us. Once home, I leashed Paladin so he could come along for Aponi's (Butterfly in an Indian language, and his call name) very first walk in the neighbourhood. That worked out well, Aponi watched Paladin move and copied his behaviour, feeling more secure in his company. From then on Aponi fitted seamlessly into the pack and found his playmate in Brocade. As Dandy had broken his frontleg 3 months earlier, he wasn't allowed to roughhouse with the baby for fear of another accident. Paladin was less interested in a boy so most of the raising was done by Brocade.
In August we brought Aponi to Regina but the combination of a young dog, 2 cats and she not being all herself proved to be too much and when one of the cats decided to attack Aponi to show his dislike, all we could do was return to take Aponi back to The Hague with us....and ever since he lives with us. He has been to obedience class (+ diploma), been to several shows where he got his SLO Youth Ch. & SLO Ch.ship, learned to chase the plastic bunny on coursing field & race track and.....March 6 - 2013 he has started with Fly-ball!
Aponi was meant to be an addition to the EU gene pool as well as a show dog, so he had to follow my usual protocol and March 2011 Aponi went for his heart & eye exam. As the rest of the family hadn't shown anything wrong, I was most unpleasantly surprised when his ECG showed extra beats or Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)! The ultra sound was normal but those PVCs not at all so his career as a stud dog was out of the window :-(. In addition to that, the eye exam revealed 2 small spots on the retina of his right eye but not something to worry about. To be absolutely sure I had Aponi re-tested Oct.2012 but when nothing had changed, I had him neutered Jan.22 - 2013. Now he is no longer bothered by tasty smells whenever the girls are in season and I don't have to worry about a possible oops litter...
Aponi Stats:
Parents: Ch.Tangaloor King Leonidas of Sparta (MDR1 carrier, CEA carrier, DM clear) x Tangaloor Maralinga (MDR1 clear, CEA clear, DM clear)
DNA parentage: not tested
MDR1: tested CLEAR
DM: CLEAR by parentage
CEA: not tested, possibly carrier
Cardiac: March'11--> PVCs, ultra sound = OK, Oct.'12--> still PVCs, ultra sound = OK ---> Jan.'13 neutered.
Eyes: 2 little spots in right eye, not to worry about
Height: 63cm/24 3/4 inches
Titles: SLO Youth Ch.'10, HAK Winner '11, SLO Ch.'12
Training: obedience diploma
Aponi's first photo.
April 30-2010 Happy to finally hold him, even if for a few minutes.... Aponi was a bit shaken & unsure but not frightened of shy when we took him out of his travel crate... |
Finally home!
May 2-2010
After staying 2 days @ the Animal Hotel, we all were very happy to have Aponi home. At 4 months he was not a tiny puppy anymore.... |
His first bath.....
May 3-2010.
To get rid of the "kennel smell" Aponi had a bath, he did not like it but waited patiently till I was finished. |
....and then, recovering on the couch....
May 3-2010.
Bathing is tiring so when he was all clean & fluffy, he joined Brocade on the couch for a snooze.... |
Mr.Cuteness himself.....
May 3-2010.
The doggy pillow was also very comfy..... |
First of many family photos.
May 4-2010.
Aponi came along on short walks only as he should not be over exercised. From left to right: Aponi, uncle Dandy, grandma Yasera, Brocade, Paladin & distant cousin Dutchie |
Aponi & uncle Dandy.
May 16-2010.
After 2 weeks Aponi is almost the size of his uncle Dandy, though he promises to become quite a bit bigger....judging by the size of his paws and...ears! |
Tug-ofwar time ;-)
May 16-2010
Carefully we allowed Dandy to participate a bit in the playing, locking him away when they started running & jumping... |
Silken shredders......
May 20-2010
Of course Aponi too could not resist the temptation of paper laying around.....no envelope, advertisement paper, paper napkin, little cardboard box was safe from him....
But as it was the 4 th year in a row that I had a puppy around, I was well used to picking up the bits and pieces.....which was always better than demolishing the couch or chewing on the chairs....
Of course Aponi too could not resist the temptation of paper laying around.....no envelope, advertisement paper, paper napkin, little cardboard box was safe from him....
But as it was the 4 th year in a row that I had a puppy around, I was well used to picking up the bits and pieces.....which was always better than demolishing the couch or chewing on the chairs....
Birth of a "beach hound".
May 23-2010.
In the company of grandma Yasera Aponi was introduced to the beach and as soon as he got used to the wide open space, he HAD to run, as fast as he could! The shallow waters were a challenge but it did not take him long to realise that racing through those was great fun too! |
Aponi in duplo...
May 23-2010.
Aponi had a ball racing around on the beach, he was so occupied with the running that he never saw the other dogs present ;-) Still, he tired quickly as the sands make for heavy running and we were glad he would stand still for some instants so a pic could be taken ;-) |
Lunch stop in Austria.
May 28-2010.
In order to get Brocade her SLO Youth title, and Yasera her Veteran Ch.ship, I entered the ladies and Dandy in the Portoroz shows in Slovenia. This was Aponi's first trip abroad and he took it all in stride. He did not mind the long hours in the car but was very interested as soon as he got out! |
Camp-Silkens....
May 31-2010.
Shows were done, Brocade as well as Yasera had her title and we are on the road back home. In Augsburg we found a camping place that not only accepted us with 6 dogs, they only charge me for 1! After parking the caravan and putting up the X-pen, Aponi & Brocade could play a bit and afterwards he snoozed inside with his uncle..... |
Lunch break.
June 1-2010.
When on the road, I bring along the special dog sausages which I cut in pieces and hand out during the break, around 1 pm. First we go for a walk, to stretch legs and let the dogs do their business. Then it's time for the big treat: sausage! I trained them to take each piece from a (plastic) fork and it works very well. |
Handing out the the doggie sausage....
June 1-2010.
Taking turns, they all get their share and Aponi quickly learned how to get such tasty bits! Once the sausage is gone, they get a bowl of water and after that we can continue our trip... |
The June family photo.
June 16-2010.
As the girls were in season, we took just the boys for a walk (and a photo)
From left to right:
Aponi, 5 1/2 months old,
Dandy, 2yrs, 6 1/2mos,
Paladin 3yrs, 7mos and
Dutchie 6yrs, 7mos
Visiting friends.
July 28-2010.
Seven months now, and Aponi is bigger than Dandy...
Before and after the trip to Slovenia we had spent a night @ friends in Nieuwstad so Aponi knew the people and animals there. His very first time he even managed to fall into the Koi pond....
In July we spent a whole weekend in Nieuwstad and Aponi had a good time, playing in the garden, smooching with Barbara,exploring new paths and smells during the walks and socialising with the dogs in the house.
The August Family photo.
August 3-2010.
As we would bring Aponi to Regina we took new photos of the group. Aponi is now as big as Brocade, which is why he is placed between her and Paladin... |
Aponi with grandma & uncle.
August 3-2010.
Aponi with his uncle Dandy and grandma Yasera |
Introduction to lure coursing...
September 5-2010.
Since Aponi returned to us, he came along for the Funcoursing of the Dutch Borzoi Club. He was VERY interested in the lure.... |
...making the kill....
September 5-2010.
After a flying start and following well, he even made the kill! Very promising for an 8mos old Silken Windhound! |
...mine, all mine!!
September 5-2010.
Of course he tried to take the lure with him but it was no problem to get him to let go, we had been training that command ;-) |
Third trip to Slovenia.
September 23-2010.
With 3 shows planned, including a Silken Specialty to be judged by the breed's Founder Francie Stull, we really could not stay home! So we packed everything once more, hooked on the caravan and went South, for the 3rd time this year!
We had (again) a stop-over with Elvira & Rolf in Switzerland, and time for a nice walk along the nearby river.
From left to right:
Elvira with Bon Zoi'z Dutch Desire (Samira) and Dutch Delight (Dandy's sisters)
me with Aponi, Brocade & Paladin
Desirée with Yasera, Dandy & Dutchie
Walk along Lake Bled.
September 27-2010.
We had a little extra time so we could finally go places, Cate would like to see some more than just show rings;-). Unfortunately the first days were grey & wet but as dogs have to be walked anyway, we took them to lake Bled. |
Trip to Pirán.
September 28-2010.
Lucky for us the weather changed and in Pirán we had real mediterranean temperatures! After centuries of Venetian occupation the atmosphere was still very Italian, all the more with a large ice cream in hand! ;-) |
Velenje, Silken Specialty.
October 1-2010.
Aponi being judged by the Breed's Founder, Francie Stull. During the Sighthound show in the morning he had received his first YCAC |
Celje, EuroDogShow.
October 2-2010.
Judge M.Levente gave Aponi his 2nd YCAC (+BOS) so he finished for his Slovenian Youth Championship! |
Winter 2010 / 2011.
December 7-2010
We needed wintery pictures for the Christmas card so as soon as there was some snow on the ground, we went out to take some.
Aponi is almost 1 year old and has reached his final height of 63 cm
