28 June 2008

The TAKESHI Pekingese & Shih Tzu

First of all, I would like to thank my mentors, Mrs. Patricia Smith (Ormalu) & Mrs. Frances Wickens (Frawai) for educating me on the breed, helping and guiding me in showing, breeding and grooming pekes. Also thank Mrs. Ingrid Greatex (Brynach, UK) for guiding me to get Basil, the sire of my latest champion.

Takeshi Kennels is situated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are a home based kennel that breeds and exhibits in a small scale. Our objective is to promote and improve our favourite Asian breeds, specifically Pekingese and Shih Tzu next.

We exhibit and breed from the very best that we can afford. We do not force any of our dogs who are not willing to go to the showring. Hence, we have a couple of dogs (bitches) who are clipped and kept at home, but they are fit for breeding purposes and may even be better than some of our show dogs. We treat all our dogs equally whether they are show dogs, local breds, imports, champions or pets, staying under the same roof, eating the same quality food etc...

How It Begins

Although my first dog came to me on 2nd January 1997, not until July 1999 I began to show my dogs. My kennel prefix TAKESHI was established in May 1998 when I bred my first litter of Shih Tzu puppies at that time. For 18 months, I was being "silly" in the show ring and was a novice in the knowledge of "dog shows".... and there I was exhibiting my so-called "pets" in the ring.

My First Pekingese

Then I made up my mind to import my first show quality dog in January 2001, a pekingese who is now known as BIS Aust Ch, Asian Ch & Mal Grand Champion Ormalu Classified "Oliver". He did a lots of winnings for me in year 2001 and 2002. Amongst some of his wins were a Best In Show (Mrs K Sasa - Japan), a Reserve Best In Show win (Mr Larry Yuen - Malaysia) as well as numerous Group placements.

Then, came my two bitches, Mal Ch Frawai Its Showtime (Timer), who now proved herself in the whelping box and Aust & Mal Ch Ormalu In Perfect Fashion (Thumbelina), who finished as the #1 Pekingese Bitch Year 2001. "Timer" is dam of International Champion "Crystal".

In May 2002, we had a bitch imported into Malaysia in-whelp, Ormalu Hallelujah (Hallie) who produced the largest litter for me so far (6 puppies, I retained 2 girls). One of the girls is already crowned as a Malaysian Champion, she is known as Mal Ch Takeshi's For Your Eyes Only (Belle). "Belle" has retired from the ring, and is now mother of two champions, "Romeo" in Finland and "Kerani" in Malaysia.

Belle's litter sister, Takeshi's Angel Eyes (Angel), is an "In Show" award winner, however she doesn't seems to enjoy the show ring much. Hence, she is retired to contribute to my breeding program. She is also dam of two champions, "Tango" in Indonesia and "Rufus" in Malaysia.

My Import In 2003

In early 2003, I imported a new pekingese to strengthen my stocks and to continue my breeding programme. He is Mal Grand Ch Ina Ch Thai Int Ch Kotima Wild N Wonderful "Willie" (DOB - 6 October 2002) who holds the top Puppy record in Malaysia Year 2003. He completed his championship title from puppy class, beating adults. From puppyhood, he has won numerous "In Show" awards, has multiple Best In Group wins under his belt, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW under Mr. Kinji Itoi (Japan) and Mr. Lance Heilmann (Australia) at our most prestigious annually held show, A.K.U. Show 2004. He was No. 1 Pekingese 2004 and No. 2 Toy Dog 2004.

Year 2005 has been a greater year for "Willie" as he took BEST IN SHOW All Breeds in Malaysia under Mr. Edward Pickering (Australia) on July 17, 2005. He took another Best In Show under Mrs. Fran Browning-Cristina (South Africa) and Best In Show again under Mr. Ed Wild (Canada) in October 2005. He was also Reserve Best In Show under Mr. Alex McQuire (Australia) (Group Judge was Mrs Eunice Warner - Australia) and Mrs. Betty Stepkovitch (Australia). Willie finishes year 2005 as RESERVE SHOW DOG OF THE YEAR. (Note: We do not separate champions and non-champions in Malaysia).

I thought "Willie" could do a little more beyond Malaysia, so I brought him to Indonesia and he completed his Indonesian Championship in just 2 days. He has a Best In Show (Judge: Mr P Chatterjee - India) and a Reserve Best In Show (Judge: Mrs. S Monk - Australia) in Indonesia in our two weekend shows. In Thailand, he was a multiple group placements.

In 2006, "Willie" won Best In Show under Mrs Glenda Cook (Australia), Reserve Best In Show under Mr Tan Oo Hock (Malaysia) and few Toy Group wins bringing him to Top Toy Honour Year 2006 and No. 3 All Breeds Year 2006. He also gained his International Championship. "Willie" is now retired to contribute to my breeding program.

In my breeding program, "Willie" is also a proven sire but not consistently bred to date. He is the sire to my little tube-fed survivor, Takeshi Yours or Mine "Yoga". Also the sire of Malaysian Champion Takeshi's If You Will "Iris", the fastest and one of the youngest Pekingese Champion in Malaysia. She was multiple Reserve Best of Breed to her daddy. "Iris" in turn has produced a champion daughter "Dorothy", Ch Takeshi Dot Com Dot My, who finishes in 3 straight shows too.

Sometime around September 2003, I imported my a pekingese male from England, Mal Ch Jonsville Break Every Rule at Falernian "Basil", who I think and hope could contribute to my breeding program. He is brought in mainly for stud purpose and will only be shown sparingly.

At his first show, 3 months after he arrived, I showed him under a respected Toy Specialist, Dr. Appiwut Kasemsanta (Thailand) and he won the Toy Group. He went into the In-Show ring, and was placed RESERVE BEST IN SHOW under a well respected judge from NSW, Australia, Mrs. Christina Rafton. To date, I have only shown him 6 times, and he had won 3 CC and 2 RCC. "Basil" gained his championship with a Group 2 placement on September 12, 2004 from Mrs. Sheila Verhulst (Canada).

Basil has sired "Evie", a Best of Breed winner over the males, multiple Reserve Best of Breed and Best Puppy In Show winner and "Rufus", completed and won a Best In Group at 11 months old of age. He was the No. 1 Pekingese Year 2007 and leading the race again in 2008. On 28th June 2008, "Rufus" won RESERVE BEST IN SHOW All Breeds under judge Mr. Partha Chatterjee (India).

"Evie" mated to "Connor", has produced "Gizmo", Indonesian Malaysian Champion Takeshi La Gaillard who won BEST IN SHOW at 9 months old at one of the largest show in Asia, CKU FCI International Show in Beijing, China. As at today, "Gizmo" have 7 Best In Shows and 4 Reserve Best In Shows under his belt.

I imported another pekingese from Australia, Th Ch Frawai Little Yen Huo "Connor" bred by Frawai Pekingese of Mrs. Frances Wickens in June 2005. "Connor" is siring promising puppies for me, including "Gizmo" a multiple Best In Show winner and his sister, "Audrey".

My latest import (August 2007) is Phil Ch Dreamville Eragon from Philippines, bred by Dr. Ray & Christine Lo of Dreamville Pekingese.

We are currently All Time Top Winning Pekingese Kennel in Malaysia

We are the home to the FIRST (Oliver) Pekingese Grand Champion in Malaysia.

The only Toy Dog to win Best In Show at A.K.U. Championship Dog Show

Home of SECOND (Willie) Pekingese Grand Champion in Malaysia

Also the First Pekingese/Toy Dog to win Malaysia Eukanuba Cup 2005

"Crystal" is the first malaysian bred Pekingese/Toy dog ever to gain the Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian and International Champion title

"Romeo" is the second pekingese to become a Finnish & Swedish Champion

"Tango" is now the first and only Malaysian bred Pekingese to become an INDONESIAN CHAMPION.

"Iris" being the YOUNGEST & FASTEST Pekingese Champion in Malaysia (7 months).

"Gizmo" a Best In Show winner at 9 months of age at a FCI show and multiple Best In Show winner

Our Top Winning Shih Tzu

Also the home to the First Shih Tzu Grand Champion in Malaysia. She is also the top winning Malaysian-owned Shih Tzu bitch ever in Malaysia's breed history, Utility Dog of the Year 2002 & 2003, RBIS First Shih Tzu Malaysian Grand Champion Fantasia's Wild Is D' Heart (Phil) "Rhianna". A multiple Best In Group winner and her peak was when she won Reserve Best In Show in March 2003. We couldn't recall any Shih Tzu doing so (winning Reserve Best In Show) since 1997, and its a bonus when a bitch is winning over the dogs for this honour.

Then we imported her half brother Mal Ch Fantasia's Truth or Dare "Billy" (Philippines) to join us.

Rhianna was bred to Hearty's Happy Together (Can Th Ina Ch Symarun's Incredibly Possible x Hearty Coquette) in 2005 and from there, I have Mal Ch La Verne Takeshi In Your Heart (Mated and whelped in Indonesia) "Ruby" to keep my Shih Tzu showing bloodlines going. "Ruby" has multiple Best Puppy In Shows wins and completed her title in 3 shows.

Next, Rhianna's son Mal Ch Takeshi Day After Day "Davis" gained his championship by winning over imports. Her latest achievement is another daughter, "Kioko" Mal Ch Takeshi Kioko Arigamo (IID) completed her title with multiple "In Show" wins. So, Rhianna produced a champion in each litter she had.

Our Breedings

My locally bred bitch Finnish Champion Takeshi's Touch of Class "Crystal", exported to Finland in January 2003, has done me proud. She has won 8 CCs so far and was crowned on October 3, 2004 and is now a FINNISH CHAMPION. She now has 5 CACIB and is now Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian & International Champion.

Her half brother Takeshi's Classic Lover "Romeo" joined her in October 2003, now owns 6 CCs too. Both owned and loved by Ms. Seija Laamanen (Justlin Pekingese in Finland). Romeo is now Finnish & Swedish Champion.

Romeo's three quarter brother, "Tango" Indonesian Champion Takeshi The Talisman, exported to Indonesia is also doing very well. He has 4 BOB wins, one BEST IN GROUP and a BEST PUPPY IN SHOW to date. I do hope he will have brighter future with his owner, Mr. Agus Riyanto.

"Yoga" Takeshi Yours Or Mine has went to Miss Christine Wijaya (Indonesia). She has also made me proud by winning 2 Best of Breeds out of the only two shows she entered! She is not the only peke there, beating males & adults.

"Iris" Malaysian Champion Takeshi's If You Will became a Malaysian Champion in JUST Three shows when she was 7 months old. She was multiple Reserve Best of Breed winner to her father "Willie", beating over adults.

"Evie" Malaysian Champion Karakken Evala By Takeshi was the pick of a litter that was sired by "Basil". She is out of an Oliver's daughter. She carries 75% of my bloodlines. She completed her title in just 3 shows, with a Best Puppy In Show win, 2 Reserve Best of Breeds and a Best of Breed over the males.

Takeshi's Colour Combo "Callum", my FIRST parti coloured show dog already have 3 RCC and 2 RBOB under his belt. The BOB winner of these shows is Willie. All these are gained before the age of 10 months old. Soon, he was exported.

"Natasha" Takeshi Breaking News has dual title, Indonesian & Malaysian Championship under her belt.

"Dorothy" Mal Ch Takeshi Dot Com Dot My, finishes her title in 3 straight shows too.

"Rufus" Mal Ch Takeshi Bonafide Ruler, a Best In Group and "In Show" winner at 11 months old. He is the No. 1 Pekingese 2007 and leading it again in 2008. On 28 June 2008, "Rufus" won RESERVE BEST IN SHOW under Mr. Partha Chatterjee (India). Owned by Mr. Koh Eng Soon.

"Gizmo" Ina Mal Ch Takeshi La Gaillard won Best In Show at one of the largest Asia show, CKU FCI Show at Beijing, China at 9 months of age. Then, he now has 7 Best In Shows and 4 Reserve Best In Shows under his belt.

"Audrey" Takeshi Ooh La La, a Bitch CC winner at 6 months old, also litter sister to Gizmo. She is now a Champion!

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