We hope 2008 will be another super year for Tim and I,our friends, and all of our Lucca and Arco puppy owners. If all goes well, many exciting things and events should be listed here by year's end! Stay tuned!
On February 11, 2008 at Lindesfarne Kennels in Seville, Ohio, Belden von der Wilmothhaus and his handler, Nicole, were awarded their Canine Good Citizen's Award. Congratulations on a great job!
On March 15, 2008, Isabel von der Wilmothhaus was awarded a VP in a large class of 3-6 Month females at the Southeast Regional Conformation Show. SUPER JOB!
On March 30, 2008, a nice working litter sired by our Onnegardens Griff was born. Mother is Valerie Miller's Sch2 female, Brat. Six puppies: 2 black & tan males, 2 sable males, 1 sable female and 1 BLACK female. Valerie's e-mail address is GSD2727@aol.com and her website is www.vomhausweinbrand.com . These puppies, of course, are all working lines with HIGH drive.
On April 20, 2008 at Lindesfarne Kennels in Seville, Ohio the following dogs received the AKC Canine Good Citizens Awards:
- Tim's Patrol/Narcotics K-9, Kimon vom Greenzblick Sch3, KKL1
- Tim's Patrol/Cadaver K-9, Lucca vom Winnloh, "V", Sch3, KKL1
- Tim's bomb dog-in-training and his HOT entry, Falco von der Wilmothhaus , 22 months old, SG, BH and a Lucca son.
- Our daughter Beth's Arco son, Idol von der Wilmothhaus(aka Logan) at only 6 1/2 months old.
- A Lucca daughter, Halo von der Wilmothhaus at only 9 months old. Halo is owned by Scott and Annette.
- A Lucca grandson, Cico von der Grayhaus, at only 5 months old, Cico is owned by Steve and Kathy.
On May 15 and 16, 2008 at the OG Buckeye Schutzhund Club Trial:
- Kimon vom Grenzblick added another Sch3 to his accomplishments.
- Fehja von der Wilmothhaus was awarded her BH on the 15th and her Sch1 on the 16th.
- Cash von der Wilmothhaus was awarded his Sch1
- Exie von der Wilmothhaus was awarded her OB1.
- Ecko von der Wilmothhaus was awarded his OB1.
On July 7, 2008, Isabel von der Wilmothhaus was awarded her AKC Canine Good Citizens award. Izzy's parents, Arco von der Wilmothhaus and Catja von der Wilmothhaus are very proud. Good job Susan and Izzy!!!
On August 3, 2008 at the OG Buckeye Schutzhund Club Trial:
- Arco von der Wilmothhaus Sch3 High Sch3
- Exie von der Wilmothhaus SchA
On September 13, 2008 at the Mid East Regional Conformation Championships in Woodburn, Kentucky the following dogs did a great job in 90+ degree heat:
- Arco von der Wilmothhaus - "V" Working Males
- Bali von der Bermbacher Scheune - "V" Working Females
- Isabel von der Wilmothhaus - "VP" 9-12 Month Females
- Idol von der Wilmothhaus - "VP" 9-12 Month Males and winning at his first show!!!
On October 18 and 19, 2008 at the OG Buckeye Conformation Show and Breed Survey the following Wilmothhaus dogs achieved the following:
- Arco von der Wilmothhaus V1 Working Males and KKL1 For Life
- Bali von der Bermbacher Scheune V1 Working Females and KKL1 For Life
- Kimon vom Grenzblick KKL1 For Life
- Idol von der Wilmothhaus SG1 12-18 Month Males
- Isabel von der Wilmothhaus SG1 12-18 Month Females
- King von der Wilmothhaus VP1 4-6 Month Males
- Fehja von der Wilmothhaus KKL1(2009-2010)
- Falco von der Wilmothhaus AD
On November 15 & 16, 2008 at the OG Buckeye Schutzhund Trial in some VERY nasty Ohio weather the following dogs and handlers did a SUPER job:
- Kimon vom Grenzblick and Tim - Sch3
- Ecko von der Wilmothhaus and his owner/handler Dave Mitchell - Sch1
- Exie von der Wilmothhaus and her owner/handler Cheryl Bertram - OB2
Galiana von der Wilmothhaus received her AKC Canine Good Citizens Award in October of 2008 and her BH in November of 2008. Congratulations to both Galiana and her capable handler!
2008 was another successful year, even though, Tim's surgery and Kathy's two surgeries and subsequent recovery kept us from achieving some of our goals. Lucca, again, sired some very nice puppies. Griff, also, sired two VERY nice litters. We are anxious to watch these youngsters develop and mature. Tim stayed extremely busy with Kathy's recovery, the kennel, breeding, puppies, running a bomb K-9 to assist the US Secret Service with the Presidential campaign and, then, tried to squeeze in working his schutzhund dogs. Kathy's injuries caused her to have to take a medical retirement and leave a job she so truly loved on July 1st. Our puppy buyers' dogs had success in the show ring, on the trial field and enjoyed their new companions as they made a difference in their homes and in their lives. We look forward to new goals, making new friends, enjoying old friends and making new memories in 2009!