Austmans

FIRST EVER UK CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

In 2007 ACDs were given Ch status for the first time in the UK. In May 'Nasa' became the first Ch having taken all of the first 3 CCs on offer. He finished 2007 as TOP DOG IN BREED.

His wins include:
Top Dog 2007
Runner-up Top ACD 2006
Crufts 2007 Best of Breed
WELKS 2007 Pastoral Group 4
Multiple Championship Show Best of Breed
4 Challenge Certificates in 2007
Best Dog & RBIS ACD Society Show 2006 (60 entries)
ACDSGB Runner Up in Breed 2005
Crufts Best Puppy in Breed 2005
Top Puppy Dog 2004
Multiple BOB & Group placings at Open Shows

Nasa is a soundly constructed dog with easy movement and a super temperament. Don't take our word for it here's what the judges said:

"Instant impression of a medium size powerful working dog..." Stella Smyth (Morrow).
"Superb from all angles and could go on all day. Just adored him." Allison King.
"as hard as a rock, so fit, positive attitude, correct size...loved the headpiece...positive in his movement and action...pleasure to judge so many outstanding dogs" John McManus (Pastoral Group judge at WELKS 2007).

Above all else Nasa is a real pleasure to live with.

'Ike' has had a fantastic show career. His wins include:

Championship Show Working Group 1
Multiple Championship Show Best of Breed
Twice Best in Speciality Show
AMCUK Top Male 2003
Open Show Best in Show

The judges said:

"Superb male, ideal size, with balanced great bone & body, powerful mover, correct waving plume tail." Michelle Billings (U.S.A.)
"Excellent type, well balanced, very good coat, excellent side gait." Shilon Bedford (Black Ice Kennels U.S.A.)
"Very impressive dog of correct size & substance . . . Excellent in profile . . . Excellent tail & carriage . . . My idea of type & balance." Frank Kane (U.K.)

Ike has now retired from the showring and although he was retired before Malamutes got Championship Status in 2006, he has already got CC winning progeny.

A true gent of a dog & my 'one in a million'.

At just 16 months of age 'Chase' won her first CC in style at the ACD Society of GB's 1ST CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW in September 2007, going on to win BEST IN SHOW from an entry of 54.

BCC & BEST IN SHOW ACDSGB CH SHOW 2007

The judge Margaret Davis (Australia) said:
"Blue speckle without markings. Lovely type, well made all round with correct outline and balanced angulation. Correct head. Still needs to fill out a bit and mature. This young girl's outstanding movement covering the ground with ease and showing that tireless "go all day" look of a true Australian working dog won her the CC and BIS. She should have a great future".

'Moko' is our long awaited Ike son.

This promising young chap is the combination of some of the UKs Top Winning Malamutes, having 5 different UK Group Winners behind him over 4 generations.

Bred by Kris Hunter.

After nearly a 2 year break from showing Malamutes we are looking forward to showing Moko in 2008.