| AKC-CH, UKC-Ch Fox Meadow Hausti Sólstafir Autumn's Ray of Sunlight |
| Fox Meadow Hausti Sólstafir is co-owned with Dave Whitescarver. We introduced Dave and Sólstafir to the Conformation Ring and they both have caught the bug. Sólstafir has earned his first major in the UKC at 6 months old, and has earned a group 3 placement in UKC Herding group. He was the very first Icelandic Sheepdog to ever enter the AKC's breed ring as a fully accepted breed in the AKC on July 2. 2010 in Bel Alton, MD Solstafir will be available for stud in October 2011. See the above links to see his pedigree, health clearances and to chat with Dave. |
| Sólstafir and Dave with their UKC Best of Breed Ribbons at 6 months |
| Sólstafir with Jo-Ann in UKC Herding Group at 6 months old |
Sólstafir had earned multiple best 6 to 9 month dog placements with both Jo-Ann and Dave in the AKC breed ring, and has gone on to Best of Breed awards while being handled by Dave in Open class. We wish them well in their adventures in the breed rings |
Dave and Sólstafir completed their UKC Championship the hard way by earning a Herding Group #2 under UKC Judge Linda Reese and Herding Group #1 under UKC Judge Mary Happel with a trip to the Best in Show ring while in a group of seven other herding breeds for the remaining required competition wins in October 2010. |
While at the prestigious 2010 Morris Dave and Sólstafir ran into UKC judge Linda Reese who was there seeking AKC Judging Approval. Linda Reese finished Sólstafir's UKC Championship and we were able to get a photo of the two of them together At Morris and Essex you are encourage to dress vintage 1930's -1950's when the show was at its peak. Dave played along geting into Character for the day. |
Dave and Sólstafir with UKC judge Mary Happel after his Herding Group 1 win in Millbrooke, NJ. |
Jo-Ann and Solstafir earning the very first blue ribbon as a fully accepted breed in the AKC. Best 6 to 9 month puppy, Bel Alton, MD July 2, 2010 |
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In Feb. 2011 Solstafir became a big brother and in April, little brother Fox Meadow Þorra Kári came to share his boy Jesse with him. Once again proof that you can't have just one Icelandic Sheepdog. |
Fox Meadow Hausti Sólstafir was named, in part, after the Icelandic rock Band Sólstafir. Dave posted our Sólstafir's photo to their fan page and received an "Official Comment" from the band SÓLSTAFIR That's a beautiful dog Dave! I really think the Icelandic Sheepdogs is one of the most beautiful breed in the world, and your's is a fine example of that! You gotta love a band with great taste in dogs, our Sólstafir listened to his namesake band while in the whelping box here. photo by Rachael Toren of Clantyre Shetland Sheepdogs |
| Congratulations to Solstafir and Dave for earning their AKC Championship at the North Eastern KC's Dog Show on 11.25/2011 under AKC judge Mrs. Joan M. Zielinski. Solstafir completed his championship completely owner handled. |
Solstafir has become Fox Meadow's first home grown AKC champion completely owner handled. Dave and Solstafir have become a wonderful team in the Conformation ring. They earned their first major under judge Margaret Mickelson at the National Dog Show in November 2011 and went on to appear in the National Dog Show on thanksgiving day. See Dave and Solstafir in the Introduction of Herding Breeds and their Examination by the Judge Solstafir went on to finish his AKC Championship the following weekend. He and Dave were busy at the shows this year being ranked the United Kennel clubs #1 Icelandic Sheepdog and the AKC's # 16. Wishing Dave and Solstafir a successful 2012.! |
