Goodbye, Mischka. 26/08/2010

Goodbye and special cuddles to Mischka who died on Thursday morning from bloat. Mother of Max, Amber and Gandalf - all Australian Champions - and dearly loved pet of Liesl. We will miss you, forever in our hearts. 26th august 2010.
Rest in Peace, sweet girl.

EMAIL address change!

Please update your address books with our new e-mail address - grausturm@yahoo.com.au. The old one, billalbion@tasmail.com, will not be operational anymore.

Gandalf sends greetings from Canada!

Gandalf's owners from Canada report that Gandalf is settling in nicely; he has a fantastic temperament, plays with the other intact males and is wowing everyone with his great angles and substance!

Paris x Max puppies are here

Aust Ch Grausturm Miss Hilton (LH) x Grausturm Quit Smokin (LHC)

Babies born 1st December 2008

3 longhair females
3 shorthair females
1 longhair male
3 shorthair males

Reservations welcome, more info on the Puppy page (also about the Kimba x Gandalf litter).

This litter was born on the exact same day as our highly successful "L" litter 4 years ago.
Happy 4th (!) birthday to our L litter "babies" Nala, Mischka, Kovu, Audry and the rest.

Farewell, Mystical & Jaspar 1999-2008

With great sadness we bring the news that last Wednesday Australian Grand & Dual Champion (Tracking) Grausturm Clever Misty, ET, TDX passed away. We are very sad to say good-bye to Mystical. Her owners Kevin and Annie did a fantastic job with her and we are very proud of the multitude of their achievements both in the show ring and in the field. Her best place was with them but she will stay in all of our hearts forever. Sleep well, Mystical.













Mystical survived her litter brother Jaspar - Aust Ch Grausturm Cloud N Rain - only by a couple of months, as Jaspar - an oustanding sire of 6 Champions including a World Winner - died earlier in September. We'd like to extend our sincere condolences to his loving owner Tamara Street.

Kimba x Gandalf puppies have arrived 17 Nov 2008!

We have 11 babies!!! 8 males and 3 females, including:

1 longhair female
2 longhair males
2 shorthair females
6 shorthair males

See Puppy page for details!

Sire: Aust Ch Grausturm Prince O Grey (LH), recently exported to Canada
Dam: Aust/NZ Ch Grausturm In The Mist (LHC), "Kimba the Grey Lion"

Gandalf has landed in Canada!

It's been a week since Gandalf - AUST CH Grausturm Prince O Grey (imp AUST) - arrived in his new home in Canada!

Here are some photos of him in his new home. (thank you Ward & Breezy!)

Westbury Show, 8-9 Nov 2008

Saturday....

Max - Grausturm Quit Smoking - DCC, RuBOB
Mishka - Aust Ch Grausturm Live The Dream - BCC, RuBOB
Grady - Aust Ch Grausturm Jack O Hearts - DCC, BOB

Sunday.....

Max - ResDCC, PUPPY IN GROUP
Mishka - BCC, RuBOB
Grady - DCC, BOB & STATE BRED IN GROUP

Hobart Royal 2008!

In Shorthairs:

"Max" Grausturm Quit Smoking - Reserve Dog Challenge to his dad "Mac" MBIS/MBISS Am/Can/Aust Ch Graytsky's Smokin' In Havana (DCC, BOB and Runner Up In Group)

Max - BEST PUPPY IN GROUP!

In Longhairs:

"Gandalf" Grausturm Prince O Grey - Dog Challenge
"Mishka" (his dam) Aust Ch Grausturm Live The Dream - Bitch Challenge and BOB
"Paris" Grausturm Miss Hilton - RuBOB

Launceston Royal 2008!!

"Grady" Aust Ch Grausturm Jack O Hearts (LH) owned by Sandra & Michael Evans won Dog Challenge and BEST OF BREED at Launceston Royal (09 October 2008). Judge was Ms Sue-Lynn Tong (Singapore)

Weimaraner Club of NSW Specialty

Judge: Axel Linneweber (Germany)

"Boss" Aust Ch Grausturm Egomaniac E.T. was in Australian Bred (a class of 9 with some very strong competition) and was one of the 3 dogs graded Excellent and placed third.

Boss has his 8th birthday, and so becomes a Veteran, only 12 days after the show.

His owner Wendy wrote:
"I don't think he has been shown since February 2004 when he gained his championship. He has not had any practice, or training, and had never met the guy who handled him. Boss looked like his last show had been last weekend. He was so well behaved at the show. It seems he has matured with age. His critique reads: 8 year old dog large frame heavy type in excellent condition. Correct scissor bite. Very strong muzzle matches skull. Strong neck. Longer ears. Bones and tail very strong. Gait is harmonious and ground covering with good reach and drive. Chest is narrow. Dense roe hair is soft. That last comment about his coat makes me feel bad, as when I washed him I used a lovely rich conditioner that I used on Lara. It gave him a lovely, shiny coat, but it did make the thicker hair over his withers feel soft. Big lesson to learn!"

Kyneton KC All Breeds Show, 28 Sept 2008

And another great day before heading home.......
Kyneton Kennel club All Breeds Show on Sunday 28th September:

Max - Grausturm Quit Smokin' - 1st Puppy Dog, DCC, BOB

Amber - Grausturm Quicksilver - 1st Minor Puppy Bitch, BCC, RuBOB

Gandalf - Grausturm Prince of Grey - 1st Junior Dog, DCC, RuBOB

Paris - 1st Intermediate Bitch, Reserve BCC

Mishka - 1st Aust Bred Bitch, BCC, BOB

Weim. Club of Victoria Championship shows

The Weimaraner Club of Victoria held 2 Championship Shows with over 80 entries at each show.

1st show - Judge Mr Charles Herendeen (USA)

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - Grausturm Quit Smokin "Max"

His Dad "Mac" went Runner Up In Show.

2nd show - Judge Ms Raija Tammelin (Finland)

DOG CHALLENGE in Longhairs - Aust Ch Grausturm Jack O Hearts "Grady"