Sire: NZ.CH Lubrabend Show Image Dam: Mallorene Me n My Shadow
I feel very lucky to have bred and owned, a dog like Shadow. I picked him from a litter of 5 at 3 weeks old, impressed by his presence, at such a young age, something he never lost. He was an adorable puppy, and his early show days were quite successful. At nine months old he went to Australia, and delighted us by winning res dog at the Melbourne Royal, a very big show.
Upon his return to N.Z, after coating up, he went B.I.S (Specialist) under Miss Olwen Gyn Jones U.K ( Callart Kennels ) at around 16 months old.
In 1990 the family shifted to Australia, so once again he crossed the Tasman, and gained his Australian title, in a very short time, taking an Open In Show, and many B.I.G awards along the way. He then travelled back to N.Z to gain his N.Z title. Our family has had quite a transient life since 1990 and Shadow has crossed the Tasman several times. He loves to fly, and being the possesive dog he is, wouldn't let anyone go near his crate once it was out for another trip. If bags were packed he would sit near them and not move until they did.
He has now sired 12 champions in Australia and N.Z. Not only was he a great showman, who possesed the ring with his striking image, and snooty air, but has to me been a very successful sire. Not only have these 12 gained their titles, but many have gone on to Group and In Show wins
Photograph by Lynne Cummings