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KULTA

​Aus Ch Theldaroy Best Treasure CCD RN HT

Registration: 4100094560 | DOB: 14/03/03 - 05/03/20 | Colour: Black Tanpoint with White
Sire: Aus Grand Ch Staalon Bestseller (Imp Fnl)
Dam: Aus Ch Tositouhun Eve Example (Imp Fnl)
Hips: 4/4 (B) | Elbows: 0/0 | Eyes: Clear 2007 |prcd-PRA: Clear/Normal | GSD-II: Clear/Normal
Bred By: R & C Seare (QLD) | Owned By: J L Lincoln
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Kulta, or “Cool-ta” as he has been referred to, is my first Finnish Lapphund, and the reason for my obsession with the breed.  Mr Smooth, Mr Ladies-man, in reality he is just my big-baby away from the eyes of the girls. 

From Theldaroy Kennels in Queensland, he was born from the second litter from imported pair Finn and Mish.  One of the smaller pups in the litter, he certainly grew, and now, standing close to 52cm (20.5 in), is about as tall as a male lappie is allowed to be to still be within standard.

Structurally very sound, of lovely type and true movement, his stand-out feature is his strong masculine head, beautiful as an adult but gaining him the nickname of “Mr Potato-Head” as a gawky adolescent.

He hit the show ring with a bang, gaining a baby-in-group at his first outing.  Then he lost all his puppy coat and started growing in all different speeds and directions *grin*.  Now just over three years of age, he is really starting to come into his own.

Kulta is happiest playing at the dog park, flirting with the girl dogs and being extremely tolerant of the desexed boys (and the other entire boys as long as they are either clearly "superior" or know their place).  When ever a new dog arrives it is always Kulta who approaches first to “meet and sniff”.
At home he turns into my baby boy.  He’ll usually be found cuddled in his bed (if we’re watching tv), laying at my feet (if I’m on the computer), crawling into my lap if something scary happens (like the smoke alarm going off), or sneaking off to have a sleep on one of our beds (usually with his head resting on the pillow).  He also has a large collection of soft-toys, his “teddies”, which he rarely tries to destroy, just carries around and sleeps with.

As well as showing we dabble at herding, obedience and agility.  He has his Herding Instinct Certificate and his first obedience title, Community Companion Dog. He has a lovely, smooth, naturally efficient jumping style, and the balance of a cat (he has been know to climb a large tree and walk along a limb before), but is a little too cool to put in the effort for great speed (chasing a rabbit is another thing entirely!).

A real nose-dog, he loves exploring, and I wouldn’t mind giving him an attempt at tracking in the future.  If his effortlessness in picking up an obedience “Seek Back” is anything to go by, he should be a natural.
Kulta literally translates as “gold” in Finnish, and is used as a term of endearment like “darling” or “sweetheart”.

Kulta is the sire of our Amethyst and Emerald litters.

Sire & Dam

Finn
Aus Grand Ch Staalon Bestseller (Imp Fin)

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Registration: FIN36976/00 | DOB: 13/08/00 - 27/05/05 
Sire: Fin Ch Kello Reijo
Dam: Fin Ch Staalon Silba
Hips: 6/7 | Elbows: Unknown | Eyes: Clear 2003 | prcd-PRA: Normal/Clear
Bred By: A Savalainen (Finland) | Owned By: R & C Seare

Mischa
Aus Ch Tositouhun Eve Example (Imp Fin)

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Registration: FIN34250/00 | DOB: 12/7/2000
Sire: Fin Ch Suursaaren Huura
Dam: Fin Ch Tositouhun Arlene
Hips: 0/3 | Elbows: Unknown | Eyes: Clear 2003 | prcd-PRA: Normal/Clear
Bred By: R Järvinen (Finland) | Owned By: R & C Seare

Pedigree

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Show Highlights

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  • 02 July 2003 | ​​Dareton KC Champ | Mrs A Courtney (NSW) | Best Baby Puppy in Group
  • 02 November 2003 | Working DCVic Rare Champ | ​Mrs B Lodowici (NSW) | Best Minor Puppy in Show
  • 21 September 2006 | ​Royal Melbourne Show | ​Mrs J Quiros-Kubat (Arg) | Reserve Dog Challenge
  • 39 September 2008 | ​​Royal Melbourne Show | ​Mr I Awashima (Japan) | Reserve Dog Challenge
  • ​14 June 2010 | Victorian Spitz Breeds Show | ​Mr A Burt (Vic) | Dog Challenge
  • 28 September 2011 | Royal Melbourne Show | Mr B Skalin (Sweden) | Reserve Dog Challenge
  • 11 June 2012 | ​Finnish Lapphund Club of Vic | Ms M Martin (Vic)​ | Best Veteran in Show​
  • ​06 July 2013 | Finnish Lapphund Club of Vic | Mr M Tuominen (Finland) | Reserve Dog Challenge

Obedience Trial Highlights

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  • 02 September 2006 | Sunbury & District ODC | Mr G Eades | CCD Qual 88
  • 08 October 2006 | Knox Obedience Dog Club | Mrs U May | CCD Qual 91, 3rd
  • 02 December 2007 | Croydon & District Obedience Dog Club | Mr E Booth | CCD Qual 83, CCD Title

Rally-O Trial Highlights

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  • 01 September 2012 | Geelong Obedience Dog Club | M Klecka | Novice Q 96, 3rd
  • 01 September 2012 | Geelong Obedience Dog Club | M Tyler | Novice Q 92
  • 01 September 2012 | Geelong Obedience Dog Club | G Eades | Novice Q 95, 3rd, RN Title

Herding Trial Highlights

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  • 11 March 2006 | ​VHA Herding Trial | ​Ms S Gibson (WA) | HIT Qualified
  • ​15 May 2006 | VHA Herding Trial | Mrs C Szczygielski (Vic) | HIT Qualified, HIC
  • ​10 May 2008 | VHA Herding Trial | Ms B Steele (Vic) | HT Qualified
  • ​12 July 2008 | BCCV Herding Trial | Mr D Ball (Vic) | HT Qualified, HT Title

Siblings

Loka
Theldaroy Best By Far
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Gender: Bitch
Hips: 19/19

Boots
Aus Ch Theldaroy Im The Best

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Gender: Dog
Hips: 27/5 | Elbows: 0/0 | prcd-PRA: Clear

Kai
Aus Ch Theldaroy Best In The Bay

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Gender: Dog
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Kaisa
Aus Ch Theldaroy Just The Best

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Gender: Bitch
Hips: 5/5 | Eyes: Clear 2004 | prcd-PRA: Clear

Minka
Aus Ch Theldaroy Best Example

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Gender: Bitch
prcd-PRA: Clear

Leevi
Theldaroy Best Friend
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Gender: Dog
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Progeny

Billy
Armahani Amethyst Avu
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Gender: Dog | DOB: 23/12/07
Dam: Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fin)
prcd-PRA: Carrier
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Katrikki
Armahani Amethyst Albmi
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Gender: Dog | DOB: 23/12/07
Dam: Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fin)
Hips: 4/7 | Elbows: 0/0 | prcd-PRA: Carrier

Pheonix
Armahani Emerald Ehtoo

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Gender: Dog | DOB: 09/09/13
Dam: Aus Ch Armahani Crystal Cearpmat
Eyes: Clear at 7 weeks | prcd-PRA: Carrier
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Tanssija
Am Ch Armahani Amethyst Aatto

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Gender: Bitch | DOB: 23/12/07
Dam: Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fin)
Hips: OFA Excellent | Elbows: OFA OK | Eyes: Clear 2010 | prcd-PRA: Carrier

Mikka
Armahani Amethyst Aarre
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Gender: Dog | DOB: 23/12/07
Dam: Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fin)
Eyes: OK 2009 | prcd-PRA: Carrier

Heisenberg
Armahani Emerald Eteva

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Gender: Dog | DOB: 09/09/13
Dam: Aus Ch Armahani Crystal Cearpmat
Eyes: Clear at 7 weeks | prcd-PRA: Carrier
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Lahti
Aus Ch & Neut Ch Armahani Amethyst Apina

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Gender: Bitch | DOB: 23/12/07
Dam: Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fin)
Hips: 4/7 | Elbows: 1/0 | Eyes: Clear 2009 | prcd-PRA: Clear

Zion
Armahani Amethyst Autuas

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Gender: Dog | DOB: 23/12/07
Dam: Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fin)
Hips: 4/1 | Elbows: 0/0 | prcd-PRA: Carrier

Vaalia
Armahani Emerald Eloisa

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Gender: Bitch | DOB: 09/09/13
Dam: Aus Ch Armahani Crystal Cearpmat
Hips: 4/3 | Elbows: 0/0 | Eyes: Clear 2015 | prcd-PRA: Clear
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Mitch
Armahani Amethyst Armo
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Gender: Dog | DOB: 23/12/07
Dam: Aus Ch Lumiturpa Emmi (Imp Fin)
Hips: 6/2 | Elbows: 0/0 | Eyes: Clear 2010 | prcd-PRA: Clear

Manny
Armahani Emerald Ensiksi
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Gender: Dog | DOB: 09/09/13
Dam: Aus Ch Armahani Crystal Cearpmat
Eyes: Clear at 7 weeks | prcd-PRA: Carrier

Muffin
Armahani Emerald Enkeli

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Gender: Bitch | DOB: 09/09/13
Dam: Aus Ch Armahani Crystal Cearpmat
Eyes: Clear at 7 weeks | prcd-PRA: Clear
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