Odindisa Swedish Vallhunds

06/04/2025

We had a lovely weekend of showing, which largely consisted of playing in the company of other sociable dogs.

Uffi was ever the professional in the ring and gained RUBOB and her BCC points in the Champ show on Saturday. Astrid showed so nicely for my mother in the Open Show, echoing her mother's professional styling, and then turned on some bounce for Sarina in the Championship Show on Saturday.

Sunday Uffi took BOB, while Heidi did wonders in Group 4, bringing home Runner Up Neuter in Group on Saturday and then Neuter in Group on Sunday.

HKL Equine & Canine Therapies provides bowen and red light treatments that keeps the show team supple and moving smoothly, supporting their performance and well being.

03/04/2025

Throwback Thursday.

Uffi hilariously unimpressed the fat babies were still feeding from her when they were so chunky. Not much room left at the milk bar, and yet they always found a way.

L-R: Magnus, Hati, Astrid, Yrsa, Beyla.

30/03/2025

Astrid singing.

29/03/2025

Astrid had a lovely morning at the SJ Farmers Market. I indulged in coffee and yoghurt and Astrid did some shopping at Franks Barkery for herself and her friend Libby (happy birthday!). She had a play with Mango the blue heeler, a mastiff and a dachshund, before snacking on her roo strap.

HKL Equine & Canine Therapies provides bowen and red light treatments that help Astrid feel supple, with improved mobility, reduced stress, and enhanced overall well-being, supporting her natural recovery and performance.

25/03/2025

Odindisa Vestr Reginleif LS (Astrid) enjoying showing.

Breaking down her name:
- Odindisa: the kennel prefix she was bred under.
- Vestr: all this litter had the designation Vestr, Old Norse meaning "westward".
- Reginleif: a Valkyrie in Norse mythology, whose name means "Power-trace" or "Daughter of the Gods."
- LS: denoting she has a long tail.

Thank you to Jodie Grieve Photographer for capturing such great moments of my dogs.

19/03/2025

My lovely bred-by baby Astrid (Odindisa Vestr Reginleif LS) has been thriving in the show ring, earning the distinction of Best Baby Puppy in Group from esteemed judge Ida Homer.

Astrid's radiant personality shines through in photographs taken by Jodie Grieve Photographer. Following in her mother's footsteps, Astrid has a joyous and professional demeanor in the ring, and a lively and engaging social presence ringside.

My heartfelt thanks to the dedicated committees, stewards, and the expertise of the appointed judges who contribute to the success of these events. Thank you to my fellow exhibitors for their sportsmanship and great entries, and the companionable comraiderie ringside.

16/03/2025

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16/03/2025

3 Championship Shows were held this weekend. The Vallhunds did well and Uffi took 2 X Best of Breeds with Astrid still taking Baby Puppy of Breed. They tried their hearts out but did not gain any Class in Group wins. We scratched for the Sunday show as I was under the weather.

Heidi came Runner Up Neuter in Group in 2 shows, demonstrating how she is really enjoying her time in the ring.

12/03/2025

Uffi rocking her custom martingale collar and leash from The Dog Nerd Designs.

Wine biothane with wisteria crystals in garland arrangement, in brass settings.

10/03/2025

Congratulations to the Crufts Best of Breed Swedish Vallhund SEUCH DKUCH NUCH FIUCH NORDIC CH C.I.B. Danga's Ecke Goteson.

He traveled all the way from Sweden to take the win and did the breed proudly representing it at the Group line up.

He is related to Uffi through her great-grandfather, Danga's X-Force.

Congratulations to his breeders and owner. What an achievement!

05/03/2025

Throwback to when Uffi started teaching the babies how to drink goats milk at 3 weeks of age. Pictured is Yrsa (formerly Green 💚 Bobbi) trying to take her first drink. She was a studious puppy, keen to work things out and problem solve.

02/03/2025

Uffi, Astrid and their mascot Heidi attended Western Classic Dog Show tonight. Astrid was awarded Baby Puppy of Breed, and Uffi gained Best of Breed. Heidi was awarded Best Neuter of Breed and went on to net Runner Up Neuter in Group.

The Vallhunds were exceptional tonight, handling the long day and night well. They played in the off lead area, ate some snacks, and trotted around the arenas checking everything out. They watched some agility, and played with their friends.

01/03/2025

Astrid enjoyed a visit to Bunnings, grabbing a sausage sizzle on the way out. We saw some cattle on the way home and Astrid was interested but not barking at them, showing a great regulated response.

27/02/2025

25/02/2025

Come and see dogs in action at Dogs West (602 Warton Road, Southern River) this weekend - it’s free to attend. Over 2000 dogs will compete over the weekend in conformation shows and performance sports.

Want to learn more about different breeds of dog or activities you can do with your dog? Come and talk to the owners and breeders of the dogs.

Food and drinks available onsite, and stall holders with lots of items for sale.

Odindisa Swedish Vallhunds will attend on Sunday in conformation showing. See you ringside!

23/02/2025

Uffi the Vallhund had her first SprintDog foray. She ran an average speed of 26.28kph, earning herself 33 qualifying points toward her SprintDog title.

By the second round Uffi was excited by the generator and bag, so I'm sure she is going to continue having a blast now that she knows her job.

Special thanks to Leigh-Ayn Absolom for facilitating Uffi getting to the event due to my own double booking, and Sarina Laurin for unleashing the Viking Queen upon the world.