Lahti, from my first litter, was the pup who captured my heart right from the beginning. She lives with the Field family but joins us in the show ring on special occasions and will come back to Armahani for a litter when grown.

At one week of age I noted that she was the pup most likely to be found exploring the whelping box, and that curious nature continued as she grew. She was always first to get into michief with a big grin on her face at all times. She grew into a very pretty girl, with a cheeky nature, and such attitude! I always found her irresistable, and like all the girls in her litter, she has lovely conformation and a beautiful feminine expression.

Lahti lives with the Field family not far from me, where she is the loving companion of Brett and Tania and their two boys, being Tyson's special friend. She has joined us twice so far in the show ring. Her first venture was at the Victorian Spitz Breeds Club 2008 Championship Show where she was best baby of breed from an entry of four babies. Four months later, and after only one short training session she joined us for the Melbourne Royal, where she surpassed all my expectations by not only winning Puppy of Breed, but also gaining the reserve bitch challenge from an entry of 10 females (8 present), only beaten by her mum. We hope that she will be able to continue to join us on special occasions.

I am very pleased with how this lovely girl is developing. She is a delightful mixture of the best points of both of her parents, and we look forward to her returning to Armahani when she is old enough for a special litter.

Lahti is from my gorgeous and stunning Finnish import girl, the famous Emmi (Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fnl)), who has fans and reconigition all over the world, and just awes me over and over with her beauty, presence and loving temperament. Her breeding is of some of my favourite lines, and is truly a great success, with her litter brother Eppu being one of the top winning Lappies in Finland at the moment.

Her sire is my handsome and magnificant Kulta (Aus Ch Theldaroy Best Treasure C.C.D.) who is out of two of the earlier imports to Australia, who have had such a strong and impressive mark on the breed in this country. Kulta is the first Finnish Lapphund in Australia to be titled in three disciplines, in his case in conformation, obedience and herding. He is a boy who regularly attracts people with his impressive masculine presence and strong head, and his calm and gentle temperament.

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