A website dedicated
to the
Australian Keeshond, 
brought to you by
Debra Parry and Anne Jellett



 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 




KeesAustralia Logo
and graphics Copyright
Jellkees Keeshonden
2001/2002



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






THE AUSTRALIAN KEESHOND ON THE INTERNET!



Firsts for the Breed in Australia 1949 to 2003


FIRST KEESHONDS TO COME TO AUSTRALIA

In 1949 Mrs C. Bourne emigrated from England bringing with her
four Keeshonds -


Ch Airking of Arnhem
(Dog w 12/3/1947)
Viking Of Vorden ex Eng Ch. & Ch. Valies Of Vorden.


Eng Ch & Ch Valies of Vorden
(Bitch w 21/9/1945)


Vandyke Of Vorden ex Vlaskruid Of Vorden.



Airamber of Arnhem
(Bitch w 21/5/1947)
Vandyke Of Vorden ex Babette Of Willowden.


Babette of Willowden
(Bitch w ?)
Rolli The Ringleader ex Olotte Of Willowden.


   
First Keeshond Clubs established in Australia

The Keeshond Clubs of NSW & Victoria
Formed 1967


First Australian bred Keeshond to win a Best in Show award
Ch Kendari Cover Boy



Believed to be the first Australian Bred Keeshond to win BIS in Australia


First Keeshond Breeder/Judge to come from overseas
Mrs. Anne McDonald (Hanovarian Kennels) UK
who officated over a large entry at the
1983 KC of VIC Championship Show in Melbourne


     First Australian Keeshond to win Best in Show at a Royal

Actually the ONLY Keeshond to win a Royal BIS so far


Best in Show - Sydney Royal 1991
Ch Keeshee Cute N Cuddly - Owned/shown by A. Huggins.



First Australian Keeshond Obedience Champion
so far the only Obedience Champion Keeshond


Titled 1991
Aust Obedience Champion Colijn Revier Princess OC


    First Australian Agility Titled Keeshond

AD Titled 1991
Beminde Elegance CD AD
  Owner Mrs Jillian Johnson - Qld



This page will be added to as time permits/and information is found.
A. Jellett.