Shanpave

Marigold is now 31/2 years old and is a delight to live with. She is our much loved pet of course and also a succesful show dog. She has done well at Championship shows, has qualified for 3 Crufts, and is now also enjoying agility which she will continue after a show career is finished.
Here she is at Scottish Kennel Club a few months ago.

Marigold is hipscored 4/7, clear eye tested 2008 , clear SA test 2008, vWD clear.

sire Shanpave Bright Sunshine
dam Carlonia Cream Solitaire
owners Carole Grundy 01903 766001 and Gwen Holbourn 01273 887212

Mated in Holland to: Int Ch Near Nadir from The Silent Lake, FCI hipscored A, apricot litter expected 24th September 2008. (Sire's health tests and photos available)

Merry is retired from the show ring, he had a super career including a Crufts win.
Life as the boss dog in the house is great for him and he is loving agility.
Merry is not available at stud.

Merry at Crufts 2006

This is the life! Marigold, Merry and our little cream girl Sadie doing what they like best, snoozing by the fire.

Shanpave as a kennel dates from the 60's and is the affix of Gwen Holbourn who still takes a very active role in the dog world as president of the Standard Poodle Club, and is co owner of Marigold. She entrusted me with the affix and we are going forward with the same aims . Good health and lovely temperaments are the watchword of Shanpave and we will not breed unless confident that the puppies will be well made, healthy and make a lovely addition to the home.
I adore the apricot colour, for me it is the sunshine that races in from the garden in the morning. Show success will always come second as an aim after temperament . When it all comes together it is such a bonus.