I can't remember exactly when my interest in dogs began, but after a couple of years' begging I finally got my first dog in 1985. He was a gentle brown spotted Dalmatian, Eevariitan Ursus (1984-1995), bred by Eevariitta Pakarinen (1917-1999). Another Dalmatian followed, Eevariitan Zorbas (1987-1994). This black spotted male had also a wonderful character, but so unfortunately these two males didn't get along with each other in the long run, so later Zorbas moved to a nice family in Kuopio. Although neither of them were show stars (Ursus did get 2 CCs), I showed them often and we have so many nice memories from the shows together with Eevariitta. Ursus lived almost 11 years, although he had been on a medication for epilepsy since 3 years of age. Zorbas didn't live that long - he got a kidney disease at the age of 7. They both were wonderful dogs and I still feel sad for not figuring out how they could've both shared their lives with us.

Bichon Frisé

I was interested in many breeds I saw at shows, but I wanted something smaller, so a Bichon Frisé female joined our family. She was owned and bred by Eva & Ivar Hedman. This Int & Fin Ch Evivas Royalty Winsome (1990-1999) was a brave little dog....she feared nothing. She didn't hesitate to show her opinion. If she didn't like someone, she made herself very clear about that....even to a Dobermann! She was respected by the other dogs and acted like a queen. Although a wonderful creature, I thought this breed had a bit too much coat work for me. 'Wenla' gave two litters to Evivas. Her life was too short - she got a very large tumor and died at 9 years. Her breeders have been a very big help for me, for so many times - I'll allways be grateful for all their support they have given me during these doggy years of mine.

PBGV

In 1991, after a couple of years' planning, I got my first PBGV from Eeva Virpiö. At first, after I've got 'Tilly' (Multi Ch Beacock Tilly) I thought, that what an earth I'm going to do with this stubborn, biting little devil???! The very first time, when I trained her (she was only 10 weeks at the time), I was a bit scared how to get along with this wild girl, but my own stubborness won over! That is what I tell to people, who are concidering to take this breed - you must be mentally stronger yourself! After making clear to Tilly who really was the boss, I never had further problems with her and when stacking her, I could leave her standing by herself...she even kept her tail up, only her eyes moved!

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