Sheba passed away in 1984, the void of her loss was filled with the arrival of Forstwald Eclipse, "Shanny". The breeders of Shanny talked me into becoming a member of the Canine Control Council (CCC), and so in 1984 I began my show career and my Kennel Prefix KISLEV was born. I also became an active member of the Hervey Bay Kennel and Obedience Club. Shanny's show career was cut short by injury so
here entered her litter sister Ember, who I showed with some success. Ember produced a couple of nice litters, from her first litter I kept Kislev Sioux, "Lacey" who produced three litters, she was not a world be**er in the ring but a loved family pet. Then along came "BJ" Aus Ch Pringeuri Knockout "A" who was a constant Best In Group and Best In Show winner. BJ continued his winning ways right up until he was 10 years. It was a very sad day in our household when BJ passed away on August 10, 2000, he was 12 and half. He was a most trustworthy and loyal pet, not just a top show dog. I also showed and titled one of BJ's daughters Aus Ch Ketemarae Echos Elaura. Enter the Beagles in 1993, with the arrival of "Bindy", Aus Ch Castaulan Rosemary at the age of 7 months. Bindy was sold to a pet home, but through no fault of her own things did not work out, so to the rescue was our family. Bindy was entered into her very first show, an Open, just 3 weeks after coming to us. The judge Mr Ian Rassmussen was very impressed with her, as new handlers of Beagles and he, having had Beagles, gave us some pointers and everything went from there. At this show Bindy received Best of Breed, Reserve in Group, Minor in Group and Minor in Show, this was the start of many In Group and In Show wins. Bindy gained her Title at the tender age of 13 months. Not bad for a pet and gaining her title with some big Challenges along the way. Bindy produced our very first home bred champion Aus Ch Kislev Amelee who produced Aus Ch Kislev Casey Jones, Aus CH Kislev Cagney and Lacey, Aus Ch Kislev Dee and Aus Ch Kislev Duchess Kiara. Casey has produced 3 Champions, Kiara to date has produced 5, Dee, 2 , Kiara's son Jack, Aus Ch Kislev Gambling Man AOM (Award of Merit) has exceeded all our dreams and to date he has sired over 20 litters, with 24 Champions TWO Aus Grand Champions. Jack's son Phil Gr Ch HOF Aus Ch Orobay Back To Reality 'Mikey' has excelled all, winning to date MAY 2010 105 Best In Shows combining All Breeds and Speciality, Two of Jack's daughters are now in the Phillipines, Aus Ch Phil Gr Ch Orobay Graceful Melody, 'Melody' and Phil Ch Bayatthemoon Kislev Gold, 'Goldie', both obtaining their Philippines Championship and Melody also her HOF (Hall of Fame). Jack has a daughter making her mark in Poland "Lucky" Cevaytis Calling On Lady Luck owned by Iza Schulmann and Bred by David Boruszkowski. At last count 19 home bred champions. The future of Kislev Beagles looks promising with some lovely litters planned in the forthcoming years, especially from the imported semen of "Parker" Am Ch Windkist A Walk In The Park, sire of the famous "Uno" K-Run's Park Me in First the BIS winner at Westminster Kennel Club 2008. Also from 'Monty' Am Ch Just The Wright The Full Monty. A journey I am looking forward to with great pleasure as the future of this wonderful little dog, the Beagle, is what matters and should matter to all responsible breeders and pet owners.
