Former Dogs - Over the rainbow
Currently we have 13 full time resident Boston Terriers living with us at Bellissimo Kennels, and we co-own 3 dogs who live with the other owners. Meet our resident and surrogate dogs below:
Tassie
Tassie was our senior dog; a well balanced, beautiful big boy with boundless energy and a lovely temperament.
NZ Ch Balgarvie Justa Playboy
Sire (Father): NZ Ch Bogerudmyra’s Sune [import Norway]
Dam (Mother): NZ Ch Imaboston Centrefold [Import Australia]
Breeder: Heather Ireland
Sex: Male
Colour: Seal and white
Date of Birth: 17 February 2006
Wins: Silver and Gold Certificates of Merit, Dogzonline 2009 1st in Best of Breed, Baby puppy of Group, Junior of Group, 2 x Intermediate of Group, Reserve of Group, plus 50 + Best of Breed.
Litters: Sired 7 litters, producing 3 New Zealand champions . Tassie has frozen semen.
NZ Ch Talawah Simply The Best
Sire (Father): Aust Ch. Talawah Ray OSunshine
Dam (Mother): Aust Ch Libertybos Shinen Brite
Breeder: Anette Green
Sex: Male
Colour: Black, brindle and white
Date of Birth: 10 January 2009
Wins: Jimbo achieved his title, but did not like the show ring.
Litters: Sired 7 litters, producing 3 New Zealand champions . Tassie has frozen semen.
Jimbo
An elegant little import from Tasmania with a great pedigree Jimbo was the 'energiser bunny' of Boston’s and would run and play all day long.
Maisey
Circle J’s Miss Maisey at Bellissimo
Sire (Father): AM Ch Sunwoods Destiny Awaits
Dam (Mother): AM Ch Circle J’s Betty Boop
Breeder: Cindy Jones
Sex: Female
Colour: Brindle and white
Date of Birth: 29 April 2007
Wins: Not suited to show ring
Litters: 2 litters, all of Maisey's kids (including Prince are New Zealand Champions
Maisey didn’t care for the ring, and just would not show
NZ Ch Bellissimo Fleur de Lis
Sire (Father): NZ Ch Talawah Simply the Best
Dam (Mother): NZ Ch Bellissimo Bon Aimee
Breeder: Carol Wallington
Sex: Male
Colour: Seal and white
Date of Birth: 2 February 2013
Wins: Lily obtained her Championship, but was not fond of the ring, she was Best Open bitch in Specialty Show
Litters: Sired 2 litters
Lily
A little girl with a big personality; unfortunately her second pregnancy was too much for her; we lost Lily when her 4 pups were 2.5 weeks old.