New Members in Ohio- Hnuks Birta and Kersinns Spurdann

Hnuks Birta "Snotra"

Birta's call name is "Snotra" which in Icelandic means pretty and this little gal certainly is! Just another example of the marvelous diversity of color within the this fabulous breed. I just love the Pieds. Keep an eye out, this young lady has been dreaming of a litter of puppies in her future!

Kersinns Spurdann

Spurdann is a beautiful yellow sable Stud dog who happens to be carrying carrying Tri-color if a lovely young lady out there is interested. With his ever present boyish grin he will certainly win the hearts of all the girls he meets! He currently lives with the lovely Snotra but his eye has been known to wander.

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Puppies Arrive in Pennsylvania!

Lokasteinn Icelandics announce the Arrival of Vaskur and Visa!

Nor'Star Kiska and Frelsi Farms Gutti are the proud parents of Vaskur, a bouncing Tri-Colored boy and Visa, a lovely sable young lady. Vaskur and Visa will surely be very obedient puppies, they arrived right on time, bright and early on the morning of their projected due date May 25. I see obedience titles in their future just like their mom! For more information about Vaskur or Visa contact their very proud Kennel Mom and Dad Linda and Russ Hansen at

http://www.lokasteinn.com/

Vaskur and Visa already in training!

BREEDERS EDUCATION SEMINARS

For anyone who thinks breeding Icelandic Sheepdogs may be in their future, these seminars are great sources of information, not only from the presenter but also from the attendees!

MYRA SAVANT-HARRIS

Has been a registered nurse who has worked in the labor/delivery and neo-natal ICU for many years. She has translated her life experience in her career and applied it to canines in her two books "Puppy Intensive Care" and "Canine Reproduction and Whelping." She gives seminars all over the country and Canada. For more information on Myra Savant- Harris, to see her seminar schedule or to order her books go to:

http://www.myrasavantharris.com/about.html

Alantshaf area Seminars:

May 26 - Hampton, Va. Kuvasz club of America National Specialty, contact Shannon White

shannon@lionheartleos.com

June 16 &17 - Durhan, NC. contact Jan Gray at workingdogs@earthlink.net

August4 &5 - Frederick, Md. Mason Dixon Collie Club contact Myra Moore at

mytcollies@comcast.net

Sept.8 - NY Central NY Shetland Sheepdog Club, contact BTOPSHELF@aol.com

October 27 & 28 - Pennsylvania contact Lockridgebritts@aol.com

November 3 & 4 - NY Ny Saratoga Springs Country Club contact Rownengs@yahoo.com

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Pat Hastings

Pat Hastings has been involved with the Dog Show community for more than 30 years, being an owner handler, award winning breeder and is also an AKC judge for the herding, non-sporting and working groups, as well as a junior showmanship and Best in Show judge.

She is the well respected author of "Tricks of the Trade" "The Puppy Puzzle" and "Another piece of the Puzzle". She now travels the United States and Canada giving seminars on canine structure and evaluating litters. The information she can share with you will be extremely valuable! For more information about Pat and her books visit her website www.dogfolk.com

August 12 - Bangor, Maine - Carden Kennels one day Puppy Puzzle Plus seminar contact Clara Gardner at 207-942-2161

August 25 - 26 - Chicopee, Ma Two day Seminar held in conjunction with Deb Saunders Clean Run Productions, LLC. contact Monika Percival CRMagazine@aol.com

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Carmen Battaglia

Carmen Battaglia has had a lifelong fascination with every aspect of the Dog World ever since his Grandfather gave him his first dog as a child. He has bred and finished Champions, Select Dogs, Futurity Winners, and Maturity Winners. He is considered an expert, as well as a respected judge of more than 40 breeds.

He is a published author of several books on Dog Breeding, as well as having numerous articles published in Dog Magazines. He has developed a program "Breeding Better Dogs" based on his lifetime of experience and research. He now travels the United States and Canada presenting seminars on this program. For more information about Carmen Battaglia go to his website http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com

August 22 - Parsippany, NJ. 1 day seminar contact Debbie Kirsch at dkirsch@att.com

September 2 - Lancaster, Pa. 1 day seminar contact Carolyn Nusbickel at bokar@cape.com

CONFORMATION & PERFORMANCE VENUES FOR YOU AND YOUR ICEY!

HERE are some venues where the ISD is welcome in the CONFORMATION CLASS as well as Performance!!!!!

Good Luck Everybody!

June 2 & 3 - Manalapen, NJ. ARBA Garden State Classic 9:30 am - 5:00 pm for more information : http://www.arba.org/2007GardenStateClassic.htm this will be held at The Monmouth Battlefield State Park.

July 7- Buffalo, NY ARBA Empire Classic 9:30-5:00 at the Darien Lakes State Park, 10289 Harlow Rd., Darien Center,NY 14040. contact Robert Slack at ROBERT@arba.org or go to http://www.arba.org/2005showcalendar.htm for more information - it will show the 2007 calendar.

July 14 & 15 - BenSalem, Pa. ARBA Liberty Bell Classic 9:15 am- 5:00 pm for more information go to ARBA's show Calendar's page at http://www.arba.org/2005showcalendar.htm the 2007 calendar will come up.

August 11, 2007 - Teays Valley, West Virginia at the K-Mart grassy area next to the parking lot, 8 am- ????? FSS AND MISC. CLASS WELCOME There will be a Conformation Class. 4-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12, open and Jrs. Bait and Toys Welcome, As well as Rally, Novice, Advanced and Excellent. Along with Obedience, Novice, Open and Utility.

If interested contact: Kim Rowley, Match Chair at mygaldal@yahoo.com

Field Trips for your ISD and you - 2007!

June 2- Hunt Valley Md. Black Tie and Tails - Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Humane Society of Baltimore County. Black Tie optional - Sense of Humor mandatory! Well behaved pets Welcome. Gourmet Seated dinner, Premium Open Bar, Music by Raggs and the All-Stars, Silent Auction Featuring Trips, Art, Sports memorabilia and more. Best Dressed Pet Contest, and Gourmet Pet treats. $125.00 per person, dogs are free! Seating is limited advanced ticketing required. At the Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, 304 International Circle, Hunt Valley, Md. For more information call 410-833-8848 or http://hsbcpets.org/

June 10 - Tunbridge, Vt. The very first Icelandic Sheepdog Association 10th Anniversary Gathering and AISC Fun Match! Generously hosted by Judi and Jean-Pierre Debeuf at their beautiful New England Farm, with our very special Guest, AKC Judge Susan Parsons accompanied by Morgan, her champion Skye Terrier! Susan has kindly agreed to officiate at this big "First" for us. For more information about the gathering http://icelanddogs.com/Anniversary.html and for entry forms for pre-registration for the fun match to: http://icelanddogs.com/Chapter-AISC.html This is a donation only event for the fun match.

June 16 - Reistertown, Md. BARK IN THE PARK! 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. presented by the Humane Society of Baltimore county. All proceeds go directly to help HSBC animals. Contests, Canine Games, Vendor Alley, Live music, Blessing of the Animals, Live Music, Photos with your pet, HSBC Alumni Ceremony, Great Food and more!!! For more information go to http://hsbcpets.org/ you can also pre-register by following the directions on the "Bark in the Park" page. The fee is $5.00 per person, $10.00 for a single dog and $7.00 for each additional. Remember all proceeds go the the Animal Shelter!

August 25 - Hagerstown, Md. The Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America's 10th Anniversary Gathering and AISC Fun Match! Generously hosted by Elisabet Stacy-Hurley and Bob Hurley at their Hagerstown, Md. home with our Special Guests for the day obedience trainer Leeray Downs and friends who have graciously volunteered to do an obedience class for all that attend and AKC Judge Karin Ashe who has kindly agreed to be our judge for the day. For more information about the Hagerstown Gathering go to http://icelanddogs.com/Anniversary.html if you would like to pre-register for the fun match forms can be downloaded from the AISC page on the ISAA website: http://icelanddogs.com/Chapter-AISC.html This is a donation only event for the fun match.

October 21 - Reisterstown, Md. Paws on Parade 11:00 am - 4 pm The Humane Society of Baltimore County is hosting a one and a half mile walk that winds through the rolling hills of the Humane Societies Wildlife Sanctuary amid the beautiful fall foliage. There will be a Blessing of The Animals, canine Frisbee and Flyball demos, lots of activities for the kids, and the BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME COMPETITION for animals in the Baltimore area (this one I might really have to go to). Pre registration Forms can be found on the HSBC website starting in August http://www.hsbcpets.org/ Every dollar donated by the walkers goes to support HSBC animals

A BIG Thank You to Yummy Chummies Dog Treats!

We would like to thank Carol and the rest of the staff at Yummy Chummies dog treats for their very generous donation of more than 100 bags of treats. There is enough to go around to everyone attending the Fun Matches in Vermont, Washington and Maryland this summer! Yippeee, we have Party Favors!

I know all our dogs will appreciate their generosity in just the same way that Nor'Star Kiska does!

I think by Kiska's reaction, they'll be a big hit with all the Icelandic Sheepdogs this summer, I know my gang already loves them!

I would also like to thank Russ and Linda Hansen for taking the initiative to contact the wonderful folks at Yummy Chummies so that all our Icelandic Sheepdogs can enjoy them this summer!

Virginia member - Viking Hjartadrottnig "Tira"

APDT, AKC CGC, RN, APDT RL1 Viking Hjartadrottnig "Tira"

At barely two years old Tira has titles that are practically longer than her name! She has earned the very first Rally titles for the Icelandic Sheepdog record books and has an incredibly promising future in Rally and Agility. We can't wait to see what other new firsts this pretty young lady will achieve!

Virginia members- Thorri and Westhills Angel

AKC CGC, TDI Torri
This is one incredible guy! Thorri has participated in conformation competitions, agility matches, taken herding classes, earned his Canine Good Citizen award and is a certified Therapy dog through Therapy dogs International. He is certainly Proof that an Icelandic Sheepdog can do it all! Thorri has sired several beautiful litters and is still available for stud for some lucky girl out there.

AKC CGC, TDI Westhills Angel
Pretty little Angel is Thorri's housemate, and also a certified Therapy dog. Together they take time to visit the elderly and infirm. When not busy doing her volunteer work Angel came be seen posing for the local papers! She and Thorri are frequently photographed at local events where the handsome pair always attract attention!

Pennsylvania member- Nor'Star Kiska

CGC, TDI Nor'Star Kiska

Kiska is a fabulous young lady, she's earned her Canine Cood Citizen award and has become a certified Therapy dog through Therapy Dogs International. When she isn't spending time with the elderly and home bound, you can see Kiska out on the Agility course! Kiska has taken a break from her busy schedule as she has decided to take on Motherhood. Look for news of her very first litter due on May 17!

Maryland members - Thordunu Leppatuska and Isi Kaffisukkulathi

Thordunu Leppatuska
Leppatuska, better known as Elska here in Maryland, is a bright and spirited young lady with definate opinions of her own!











Isi Kaffisukkulathi
"Kaffi" is a great little guy who thinks he's really something else. His favorite activity on outings is to flirt with all the girls.... two legged and four!

Maryland members- Viking Hippi and Viking Lilja

Viking Hippi
Hippi is probably the happiest dog you will ever find and you will never see him without that Icie smile! Always good natured he has been a gentle playmate and leader to the younger dogs that have come into his home.






















Viking Lilja
Lilja meaning Lily in Icelandic is the brightest bloom in any garden. Together with her brother and Housemate Viking Hippi they are one incredible Dynamic Duo!

Maryland Members Viking Feimin and Viking Syfjuth

Viking Feimin and Viking Syfjuth "Tasha"

Feimin and Tasha are a darling pair of sisters from the Seven Dwarves litter and though named for the seven Dwarves, they are pretty enough to be Fairy Princesses! These two girls really demonstrate the wonderful diversity in the Icelandic Sheepdog breed right in the same litter.

Maryland Members - Istolt Aska and Viking Koko

Istolt Aska
Aska is extremely sweet and proud mother of two beautiful litters, her gentle temperament has been passed on to her pups. Aska's coat is uniquely wavy or has "wind hairs" a trait that she has also shared with many of her puppies.













Viking Koko
Koko is a handsome young man who has sired the Seven Dwarves litter. This litter of seven pups all named for the characters right out of the Fairy Tale. Koko was certainly the handsome prince from the story and is still available for stud!

Maryland Members - Viking Freyja and Viking Bjork

Viking Freyja - Maryland
Freyja is beautiful girl, having taken on motherhood she is now a grandmother and great grandmother. Sweet and friendly, she'll always greet you at the door with a big Icie grin and a request for a belly rub!














Viking Bjork - Maryland
Bjork is Freyja's daughter and a real beauty. Sporting a deep red coat with long locks, there is no question that she is a stunning girl. As with all Icelandic Sheepdogs the beauty isn't just skin deep, she's as sweet as they come too!

Meet Our Members

We would like to introduce our fabulous, fuzzy, four-footed members of the Alantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter

Asa Grima - Maryland
Grima is one of the first Icelandic Sheepdogs in the area and our most senior member. A mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is a charming ambassador of the breed.









Virkis Tyri- Maryland
Tyri is a very distinguished gentleman and Grima's long time life partner. A sire, grand sire and great grandsire to many of the Icelandic Sheepdogs born here in the U.S., he has made wonderful contributions to those generations that will follow him.