Sophie's puppies born 1 August 2004, 2 males and 4 females!

Birth weights:

'SULO' (male) 305 g (3.8. 375 g, 1 week 625 g, 2 weeks 925 g, 3 weeks 1275 g)

'TARU' (female) 325 g (3.8.  400 g, 1 week 700 g, 2 weeks 1050 g, 3 weeks 1300 g)

'FANNY' (female) 300 g (3.8. 350 g, 1 week 575 g, 2 weeks 950 g, 3 weeks 1225 g)

'SAKU' (male) 340 g (3.8. 425 g, 1 week 650 g, 2 weeks 900 g, 3 weeks 1250 g)

'EEWY' (female) 325 g (3.8. 400 g, 1 week 575g, 2 weeks 925 g, 3 weeks 1175 g)

 The sire

'Jean Claude' at 2 years...and he continues his wonderful show career: 20th November 2004 he wins Best Australian Bred dog in Group and the next day Best Exhibit in the Hound Group at Garden State Champion Show! His Finnish offspring want to congratulate their Papa and also their half sister Fleur (Rokeena La Coquette) for gaining her Aust Ch title! Warm thanks to Robyn Wallis for the newest picture of JC!

Some of JC's offspring from Rokeena Kennels in Australia:

'Cacique' at 11 months                                          'Fleur' at 5 months

"Jean Claude" is owned and bred by Robyn Wallis (co-owner Matt Penman) in Australia. This handsome young male has already made a great success in the show rings Downunder. SPECIAL THANKS to Robyn, for giving us this wonderful opportunity, and to Tiina Illukka for helping us with the arrangements!

4th June 2004 we had a pleasant trip to Turku, where the insemination was done. Thank you "Mama" Hemiä for keeping the company!

All our litters to date are approved by Finland's Basset Club Breeding Committee.

Photo: Ari Rannisto

Goldie and Alma