13.12. Helsinki INT, NORDIC WINNER 2009
Even that we slept only few hours, we were full of energy at the morning. We had a good breakfast and fixed the dogs ready for the show.
The judge on Sunday came from Portugal, Mr Joao Vasco Pocas. 42 blacks were entered to the show.
Our dogs were all awarded with EXCELLENT. From our black minies, Peppi took the longest straw by winning the tough champion class and finally also by the placement, 3rd best bitch. We heard even more bigger news from the bullmastiff ring. Nearly 9 years old, my huge pride Buffer, INT & FIN & S & EE & LV CH, FIN W-02, BALT W-05 & -06 Heathkeeper's Be With Me went BEST OF BREED-VETERAN and finally 2nd best bitch over many top names from abroad!!! After 5 years break, Buffer was joyous to get to the ring. Black Miniature Schnauzers: Heathkeeper's Just For Lust JUNIOR CLASS EXC
BALT JW-09 & FIN JW-09 Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters JUNIOR CLASS EXC-2
FI & NO CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMPION CLASS EXC-4
NORD&FI&SE&NO&EE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N'Center CHAMPION CLASS EXC-1, 3rd BEST BITCH, RES-CACIB Bullmastiffs: INT&FIN&S&EST&LV CH, W-02, BALT W-05 & -06 Heathkeeper's Be With Me VETERAN CLASS EXC-1, BOB-VET, 2nd BEST BITCH Tremendous thank you to my team at the show, everything is so smooth and easy with you guys!! Thanks about your strength! Special thanks to Satu Timlin (kennel Bullgrin's) for keeping iron lady -Buffer in such a great condition and reaching this high age! Congratulations Satu also all your results this weekend; BOB's and all the titles both days!! Superrrrr!!! Pictures from the top: Pop, Ebba, Peppi and Buffer at the Nordic Winner Show 2009. 
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12.12. Helsinki INT, FINNISH WINNER 2009
Phoebe FINNISH JUNIOR WINNER 2009!!!
This was the most waited weekend of the year! The toughest shows of the year and chance to share it with all dear friends.
On Saturday at the Winner Show the judge was Mr Torbjörn Skaar from Sweden. 39 black miniature schnauzers were entered, and they came from at least 5 countries. All of our dogs got EXCELLENT, so we were very satisfied. Little-Phoebe also sealed her FINNISH JUNIOR WINNER 2009 -title by winning the junior class. Heathkeeper's Just For Lust JUNIOR CLASS EXC
BALT JW-09 Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters JUNIOR CLASS EXC-1, FINNISH JUNIOR WINNER 2009
FI & NO CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMPION CLASS EXC4
NORD&FI&SE&NO&EE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N'Center CHAMPION CLASS EXC Phoebe represented kennel Perfect Touch's breeder's class with her relatives, and they went BEST OF BREED -breeders group!!! Congratulations Åsa - great results!! Pictures, on top JW-09 Phoebe, and lower photo Peppi afloat: 
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29.11.Turku Miniature Schnauzer Specialty Show
Pop BEST IN SHOW 4!!!!
It is always a pleasure to attend Turku Specialty. Show is professionally organized and people are in good mood.
Judges were same as on Saturday, but they took opposite colors. Petter Fodstad judged blacks and Malgorzata Suprovonicz black&silvers. We were quite suprised for the result. Positively. Pop 9 months cleared the whole table in blacks. Heathkeeper's Just For Lust JUNIOR CLASS EXC1, BEST MALE, CAC, BOB, BIS-4
BALTJW-09 Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters JUNIOR CLASS VG2
FI & NO CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMPION CLASS EXC3 Black & silvers: Norma Rezlark JUNIOR CLASS VG1 Thank You very much judge Petter Fodstad for picking up our young boy! A Big Hug to you Helena and Oliver, you made this Jackpot possible. You create today's Pop from a small homeless puppy. BOB & BIS-4 Heathkeeper's Just For Lust and BOS FI CH Super Play's Black Jewel: 
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28.10.Turku INT
We hitted to Turku double weekend with 5 dogs and they kept us busy whole weekend. At international show on Saturday judged Polish Malgorzata Supronowicz black miniature schnauzers. Pop, aged 9months and 3 days (owned by Helena Vesterlund) was our show debutant. Heathkeeper's Just For Lust JUNIOR CLASS EXC2
BALTJW-09 Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters JUNIOR CLASS EXC1
FI & NO CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMPION CLASS EXC2, 4th BEST BITCH Black & silvers were judged by Petter Fodstad from Norway. Norma Rezlark was representing our team in b&s ring. She was beautifully handled by her co-owner Jaana. Norma Rezlark JUNIOR CLASS EXC1, 2nd BEST BITCH, res-CAC Thanks to my travelling companion, everything works out with you!! Show debuting Heathkeeper's Just For Lust 9months 3days of age: 
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25.10.Tromso INT, Norway
Ebba Norway Champion!!!!
Per Kristian Andersen from Norway was the judge of the day. Luckily he placed our Ebba first in black bitches, in top quality competition with top quality bitches. FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMP CLASS EXC-1, BEST BITCH, NO CERT, CACIB, BOS, NO CH Congratulations Annika & Gunborg, it's so great that you have a will to travel around with your black princess!! BOB Perfect Touch Yippey-Ki-Yay ja BOS FI & NO CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: 
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25.10. Seinäjoki INT
Our black&silver girl Norma Rezlark "Hazel" made her long waited show debut at Seinäjoki International Dog Show. Handled by her co-owner Hazel won the junior class and finally was fourth at best bitch class. Not bad for a first timer!! Judge was Helene Björkman from Sweden. Norma Rezlark: JUN EXC-1, 4th BEST BITCH
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22.8. Tallinn INT, ESTONIA, BALTIC WINNER 2009
I travelled to Estonia this time with only our junior girl Phoebe -Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters. Mr Rodi Hübenthal from Norway judged black miniature schnauzers. Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters:
JUN CLASS EXC1, EE JUN-CAC, BOS-JUN, BALTIC JUNIOR WINNER 2009 Thanks to my travelling companion Satu Timlin (kennel Bullgrin's) - we'll have to do this again!! Congratulations Satu for your super results at bullmastiff ring today!! BALTIC JUNIOR WINNER 2009 Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters: 
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16.8. Joensuu INT
FI CH, BH Heathkeeper's I'm Celebrated "Elma" travelled with her owner Annamaria Poutala cross the whole country to Joensuu International Dog Show. Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen from Finland judged black minies and Elma shined like a little star at the other end of Annamaria's leash. FIN CH, BH Heathkeeper's I'm Celebrated: CH CLASS EXC2, 4th BEST BITCH "Little-Elma" -FIN CH, BH Heathkeeper's I'm Celebrated: 
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8.8. Kauhajoki
Heathkeeper's Flower Power "Fanni" represented our team with her owner Anu Alppinen at Kauhajoki. The judge of the day was Janicki Steinbock from Israel. The judge was very pleased of Fanni and awarded Fanni BEST OF BREED today. Top performance Anu!! Thank you very much, it's good to continue from here! Heathkeeper's Flower Power: OPEN CLASS EXC1, BEST BITCH, CAC, BOB Best black miniature schnauzer at Kauhajoki Heathkeeper's Flower Power: 
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1.8. Pori INT
It was hilarious to travel to Pori with such a great company! This time we had with us Peppi who was finally ending her successful show season, with her overlong coat. Peppi's sister Fanni was with us, and first time debyting lil'-Phoebe. Black miniature schnauzers were judged by Sergio Pizzorno from Uruguay. Our results: NORD & FI & EE & SE & NO CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center:
CH CLASS EXC2, 3rd BEST BITCH
Heathkeeper's Flower Power: OPEN CLASS EXC2
Perfect Touch Nothing Else Matters:JUN CLASS EXC1
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18.-19.7. Oulu INT
Saturday: On Saturday we had 3 Heathkeeper's girls at the ring: Elma, Fanni ja Peppi. The judge was miniature schnauzer breeder Niksa Lemo from Croatia. Niksa Lemo palkitsi gave EXCELLENT to all 17 black minies that were in the ring and placed our girls finally: NORD & FI & EE & SE & NO CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center:
CH CLASS EXC1, 2nd BEST BITCH, CACIB
Heathkeeper's Flower Power: OPEN ClaSS EXC2, BEST BITCH-4
FI CH, BH Heathkeeper's I'm Celebrated: CH CLASS EXC2 Sunday: At the second day black miniature schnauzers were judged by Peter van Moontfroot from Netherlands. Today we had Peppi and Fanni competing. Gentleman from Holland had a same opinion about our girls than Niksa Lemo had a day earlier. The results from this weekend with this though company was very satisfying. NORD & FI & EE & SE & NO CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center:
CH CLASS EXC1, 2nd BEST BITCH, CACIB
Heathkeeper's Flower Power: OPEN CLASS EXC1, BEST BITCH-4
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5.7. Kokkola INT
FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less "Ebba" and her brother "Dino" Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever were entered to Kokkola international dog show. Marjo Järvetölä from Finland was invited to judge miniature schnauzers.
Annika and Marika handled their dogs so professionally, that the breeder doesn't know what to say. Marjo Järvetölä picked Ebba as Best of Breed black mini. Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever: OPEN CLASS VG2
FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMPION CLASS EXC 1, BEST BITCH, CACIB, BOB Marika & Dino at Kokkola: 
Annika & BEST OF BREED, Ebba at Kokkola: 
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4.-5.7. Piteå INT & Schnauzer - Pincher Specialty, Sweden
"Titles are the girl's best friends..."
We started on Sunday with Piteå internatonal dog show. The judge was Jochen H Eberhardt from Germany. 20 black miniature schnauzers were entered, and one of them was our Peppi, FI & EE & NO CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center. The judge liked Peppi a lot and Peppi's handler liked judge's funny sense of humor. So suddenly we found ourselves once and again standing with BOB roset in one hand. Bob-puppy was our Phoebe's handsome brother "Harry", Perfect Touch When It Matters. Specialty Show at Sunday was inside a big hall, which was an excellent decision from the people whom organized the show. Participants were quite same as on Saturday, only judge was different: Gertrud Hagström from Sweden. Peppi ran at Hagström's ring to the fourth place. 1st places went, as I anticipated, to the Perfect Touch -kennel, magnificient congratulations Åsa ja Carina!!! FI & EE & NO CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center on Saturday:
OPEN CLASS 1/1, CK, BEST BITCH, SE CAC, CACIB, BOB, SE CH, NORD CH NORD & FI & EE & NO & SE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center on Sunday:
CHAMPION CLASS 1/1, CK, 4th BEST BITCH At picture a new Nordic and Swedish Champion
FI & EE & NO CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center: 
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28.6. Trondheim INT, Norway
FI & EE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center "Peppi" travelled to the stunning mountain views to spend a weekend. At Trondheim's International Dog Show miniature schnauzers were judged by Mr. Espen Engh. 15 black miniature schnauzers were entered to this show.
The sire of our J-litter, FIN CH Backout's Yocothai "Jetro" travelled with us to he show. Judge Espen Engh placed Jetro first at black males. Soon after that had Peppi won the bitches. So best of breed competiton was all around finnish celebration. Peppi was finally BOB and Jetro BOS. Both dogs also sealed their Norweigian Champion titles. FI & EE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center:
CHAMPION CLASS 1/1 CK, BEST BITCH, NO CAC, CACIB, BOB, NO CH 
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6. - 7.6. Tallin Estonia
DAY 1, International Dog Show, Estonian Winner 2009
17 black miniature schnauzers competed for EST Winner titles. The judge was Birgitta Hasselgren from Sweden. FI CH Heathkeeper's Front N' Center "Peppi" won the bitches and was finally BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX FI CH Heathkeeper's Front N' Center:
OPEN CLASS EXC-1, BEST BITCH, BOS, EE CAC, CACIB, EE CHAMPION, EE WINNER -09 Picture: At left BOB RUS & EE CH, EEW-09 Hartder Schwarzenstern Genstat and right BOS FI & EE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front n' Center : 
DAY 2, Specialty Show, Estonian Schnauzer Pincher Union
20 black miniature schnauzers were entered and the judge was Mr. Bernardo Regazzoni from Uruguay. Mr Regazzoni was very strick with movement and we ran many kilometers or it felt so at least. I personally appreciate judges who judge dogs mostly about how they move. Movement tells the truth about how the dog is built under grooming. FI & EE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front N' Center:
OPEN CLASS EXC-1, BEST BITCH, BOB Picture: At left BOS FIN & EE CH Suvitytön Conspiracy and right BOB FI & EE CH, EEW-09 Heathkeeper's Front n' Center : 
FI CH Heathkeeper's Front n' Center, a new ESTONIAN CHAMPION and ESTIONIAN WINNER 2009 : 
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7.6. Salo
Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever continued his turnee at Salo. 19 black miniatures schnauzers were entered and they were judged by Ekaterina Bauzhes from Russian. Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever: OPEN CLASS EXC1 Picture: Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever: 
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6.6. Aura
Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever "Dino" changed agility tracks to shows for a while. Janiki Steinbock from Israel judged miniature schnauzers. Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever: OPEN CLASS VG Picture: Dino at Aura with his handler Marika, pic Annamaria Poutala: 
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6.6. Tuuri
Miniature Schnauzers were judged by Leni Finne from Finland.
FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMP CLASS EXC-1, 2nd BEST BITCH
Heathkeeper's Hart to Resist: JUN CLASS G
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31.5. Mänttä
FI MVA Heathkeeper's Expect No Less "Ebba" travelled to Mänttä All Breed Dog Show with her "little sister" Tyra (Heathkeeper's Hard To Resist). Miniature Schnauzers were judged by Maija Mäkinen. Maija Mäkinen was tough as usual and Ebba was the only black with excellent, that made Ebba also BEST OF BREED. Tyra got VERY GOOD, and won her class.
Congratulations to Ebba's & Tyra's homies for these great results!!! FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMP CLASS EXC1, BEST BITCH, BOB
Heathkeeper's Hard To Resist: JUN CLASS VG1 At picture FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less with her handler Annika Holmström: 
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23.5. Rauma
FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less "Ebba" travelled to Rauma all breed dog show with her family. The judge was Matti Luoso from Finland. As a year earlier, Matti Luoso was still convinced about Ebba's appearance. Ebba was the queen of a day, Luoso made her BEST OF BREED. FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMP CLASS 1st, BEST BITCH, BOB At right FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less BOB at Rauma (BOS Pro Auctore Ecco Nigra at left): 
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17.5. Varkaus
NEW FINNISH SHOW CHAMPION!!!!
19 black miniature schnauzers were entered and the judge was Andrzej Stepinski from Poland. Heathkeeper's Front N' Center competed the first (and the last) time at open class. The judge was visibly impressed and placed our Peppi BEST OF BREED with a breathtaking critique: "Attractive, elegant bitch. Beautiful picture while standing. Clean in lines. Excellent shaped body. Very good angulations both ends. Elegant head with excellent expression. Moves well from any sight." Heathkeeper's Front N' Center: OPEN CLASS 1st, BEST BITCH, CAC, BOB, FI CH Peppi finished her FI CHAMPION -title at the age of 2 years and 1 day.
Great thanks to the judge and to Miettinen family for accommodating us! Super thanks to my beloved "kennel-boy" - you are priceless!! Thanks for all who cheered us up. The star of the day, FI CH Heathkeeper's Front N' Center at Varkaus (pic Inga Keränen): 
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10.5. Harjavalta
Judge Cristian Stavarache from Romania. FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: CHAMP CLASS 1st, 3rd BEST BITCH
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1.5.-3.5. Seinäjoki
No speed limits!
FI CH Heathkeeper's Expect No Less "Ebba" forgot dog shows for a while and hitted to agility competition for a change. Ebba's brother Heathkeeper's Ever So Clever did the same thing. Both dogs did great tracks with their young owner's Annika and Marika. Dino got his second zero from 1st class and two days later Ebba took her third zero-result from 1st class with a top time and she moved right away to the second class!!
Wonderful work Annika and Marika!!! Ebba ja Annika after the competition: 
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26.4. Vaasa INT
NEW FINNISH SHOW CHAMPION!!!!
Today was international dog show at Vaasa, our hometown. The judge was Mr. Tomas Rohlin from Denmark. Heathkeeper's Hard To Resist "Tyra", competed at junior class and Heathkeeper's Expect No Less "Ebba" at open class. Tyra is still a little baby girl in the middle of her developement. Therefore her prize "GOOD" was a realistic result.
Annika leaded Ebba again like a dream. Tomas Rohlin was very impressed about Ebba and placed her 1st best bitch. First place sealed Ebbas new title: FI CH. BOB was a male Stablemaster's Cold Hard Wind and Ebba was BOS. Heathkeeper's Hard To Resist: JUN G
Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: OPEN EXC1, BEST BITCH, CACIB, CAC, BOS, FI CH Congratulations and my deepest thanks to Ebba's lovable family! You made this happend! Keep up the good work! Picture Ebba & Annika at Vaasa: 
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15.3. Tampere INT
Our little beauty Ebba get back at ring after over 6 months break. 27 black miniature schnauzers were entered at Tampere. The judge was Florence Fahey from Ireland. Ebba competed at the open class bitches for the first time and she won the class. Ebba's handler Annika leaded Ebba finally to 3rd best bitch of all.
Heathkeeper's Expect No Less: OPEN CLASS EXC-1, 3rd BEST BITCH, RES-CACIB Picture: Ebba and Annika at Tampere: 
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THE MINIATURE SCHNAUZER OF THE YEAR 2008
Finnish Miniature Schnauzer Club awarded the Top Miniature Schnauzers of the year.
Show Dogs, Black Bitch
1. Stablemaster's Flower Power 86p (5/5)
Eija Nurmela, John Nieminen & Anu Pajulampi
2. Afrodite 67p (5/5)
Eija Nurmela & John Nieminen
3. Heathkeeper's Expect No Less 59p (5/5)
Gunborg Holmström
4. Heathkeeper's Front N' Center 56p (5/5)
Johanna Klockars
5. Kuhn Bart Egoza Wildflower 55p (5/5)
Mervi Miettinen
Agility Dogs
8. FI CH, BH Heathkeeper's I'm Celebrated 94p
Annamaria Poutala
Great thanks to the great Holmström family and our phenomenal Annamaria!!
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25.1. Turku INT
Our shining star, Heathkeeper's Front N' Center had a visit in Turku Top Dog Show's ring and cleared the table once and again. Whohoo!!!
Christian Vantu from Romania judged black miniature schnauzers. 21 blacks were entered to this show from Finland and also from Sweden. . Heathkeeper's Front N' Center: IND EXC1, BEST BITCH, CACIB, CAC, BOB Today Peppi was picked in final eight at group ring. Thank you judge Christian Vantu and of course my dear travelling companion Leena from kennel Miniat'titude. Pictures: Heathkeeper's Front N' Center BOB at Turku. 
Pictures under: Heathkeeper's Front N' Center at Turku Group Finals: 
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11.1. Kajaani INT
We started our show year 2009 from Kajaani. Heathkeeper's Front N' Center aka Peppi competed still at intermediate class. Giuliano Biasiolo from Italy judged miniature schnauzers. .
Heathkeeper's Front N' Center: IND EXC1, BEST BITCH, CACIB, CAC, BOB At group ring our Peppi was in final seven. Whatta great beginning for this year! Picture: Heathkeeper's Front N' Center BOB at Kajaani. 
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