| Fox Meadow News and Show Brags |
** Feb. 28th 2011 Kaffi appears in the Feb. 28th Issue of Sports Illustrated Magazine
** Feb 14th Ch. Isi Kaffisukkolathi becomes the breeds 1st Best of Opposite Sex at the Westminster
Kennel Club Dog show. The most prestigious canine event of the year. We had the BEST time
together there.
*Feb. 13th 2011 Our Viking Lila and Heimskauts Reike become the proud parents of 6 bouncing baby boys
** Feb. 11, 2011 Kaffi participates in NASDAQ's Closing Bell Ceremonies in Times Square
** Feb 10th, 2011 Kaffi poses for Time Magazine , photographed by Juliana Sohn
** Feb. 10th 2011 Kaffi attends the 135th Annual Westminster Dog Shows introduction of the new Breeds press
conference, from the Associated Press , on WNYC Culture, we made it to or we even made it to Nat Geo see more
video on Reuters NY
***** Kaffi, in 2010 is the USA's #3 Icelandic Sheepdog, the #1 male in the AKC . ******
This honor was achieved with a very limited showing. Kaffi in 2010 was the ONLY Icelandic Sheepdog to earn his
Championship from Best of Breed Major Wins. Kaffi earned competition points at only 6 shows in 2010.
*** Fox Meadow Jolasveinn the #3 Icelandic Sheepdog in the UKC, attending only 2 shows, Isi Kaffisukkolathi ranked #4
after attending 1 show. Isdalur's Carrie is also ranked #4 after attending 7 shows, Thordunu Leppatuska is ranked #9
after attending 6 shows. Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir is also ranked #9.
Thank you to the management of Ottenberg's bakery, my employer, for their patience and for allowing us the
flexibility in my schedule to achieve this honor. Also many thanks to my partner Jon for holding down the Fort and to
his Family for helping out with the Sheep and dog's when we couldn't be there. Dave Whitescarver, Penny and Tim
Kelley of McEremon Icelandics, Jenifer Brimmer of Pikatti Icelandics and American Eskimos, Elisabet and Bob Hurley of
Viking Icelandics, sisters Elaine Mozur and Dolores Porrino of Runestone Icelandics, Rachael Toren of Clantyre Shetland
Sheepdogs and Ann Silverman of Encore Shetland Sheepdogs for all of your help and support in 2010!
* Dec. 8 2010 Kaffi's appearance at the National Dog show was reported on by the The Icelandic Tourism bureau
* CH. Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Isdalur's Carrie and Fox Meadow Solstafir attend the National Dog
Show on 11/20/2010, under judge Paula Hartinger. Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir, Best 12-18 month Dog, Reserve
Winners Dog; Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir, Best Bred by exhibitor, Winners Dog; Isdalur's Carrie Best Open Bitch, Best
of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex; Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best of Breed. Thanks to Rachael Toren of Clantyre Shetland
Sheepdogs and Dave Whitescarver for helping handle my dogs and fellow ISD owner Kathy Birnie for babysitting at the
Breed Bench while we were off at group. You can see Kaffi make the Icelandic Sheepdogs Network debut on NBC
Thanksgiving day watch him on NBC sports, in the Herding Group and being examined . Here is the ring announcers
comments This is the second oldest Dog show in the USA, I am so happy that I was able to experience this with Kaffi.
*October 24 & 24 The Old Line State United Dog Club, Show 1 Thordunu Leppatuska Best of Breed Group 3. Show 2 Fox
Meadow Hausti Solstafir Best of Breed Group 2, Show 3 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir Best of Breed Group 2, Show 4
Thordunu Leppatuska Best of Breed, Group 3
*October 9, 2010 At the Training Club of Harrisburg under judge Robert Bennet Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was
awarded Best of Breed and a Herding Group 1
*October 7, 2010 at the prestigious Morris & Essex KC show, Isi Kaffisukkolathi was awarded Best of Breed by AKC
judge Helen Lee James, Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was awarded best 9 -12 month puppy. Jo-Ann also showed a
Chinook bitch, Forever Greene Talis to Best of Breed for breeder/owner Patti Richards. The Chinook has just entered
the AKC MISC. Class. The Morris and Essex show only happens once every 5 years and this was the M & E debut for
both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Chinook. Jo-Ann took both new breeds to their first Morris and Essex Best of Breed
* October 3, 2011 Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela was awarded Reserve Bitch by AKC judge Sheila Polk at the Monroe
Kennel club in Monroe, MI.
*Oct 2, 2010 UKC Show Millbrooke, NJ. Show -1 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was awarded Best of Breed, and a Group 2
under UKC Judge Linda Reese. This Group 2 placement finished Solstafir and he became a UKC Conformation
Champion. Show 2 - under Judge Mary Happel was awarded Best of Breed and a Herding Group 1.
*September 25 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was awarded Best of Breed at show 1 and 2 and awarded a Herding Group
2 placement at show 1 & 2, at the Carlisle Klee Kai clubs UKC show
*August 6, 2010 Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela placed Best of Breed under AKC judge Charles L. Olvis at the
Columbiana County Kennel Club show in Canfield, Ohio.
* August 5, 2010 At the Fort Steuben Kennel Association, Canfield Ohio Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela was awarded
Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite sex by AKC judge Pat Hastings.
* July 31, under UKC judge Robert Bennet at the Training Club of Harrisburg, Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir went BOB
and Third in group
* July 11, 2010 At the National Capital Kennel Club under judge Cathy H. Daughtery: Best 6-9 month dog- Fox Meadow
Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir co-owned and handled by
Dave Whitescarver, Best Bred By Exhibitor - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best 6-9 month Bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra
Hela co-owned by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Reserve
Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie
* July 10, 2010 At the Upper Marlboro Kennel Club under judge Victor Clemente: Best 6-9 month Dog - Fox Meadow
Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir co-owned and handled by
Dave Whitescaver, Best bred by Exhibitor - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best 6-9 month bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra
Hela co-owned by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Hausti Solskin
co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, Reserve Bitch- Fox Meadow - Hausta Tindra Hela co-owned by Penny
Kelley
****** July 9, 2010 At the Northeastern Kennel Club under judge Robert R. Frost: Best 6-9 month dog Fox Meadow
Hausti Solstafir co owned and handled by Dave Whitescarver, Best Bred by Exhibitor- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best Open
Dog - Isi Kaffisukolathi, Best 6-9 month Bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley,
Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Winners Dog - Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best
of Breed Isi Kaffisukkolathi - Isi Kaffisukkolathi and Valhalla's Heart O' Gold owned and handled by Penny Kelley become
the first Dog and Bitch AKC Champions under judge Frost.
* July 8, 2010 At the Catoctin Kennel Club under Judge Betty Jo Patrick: Best 6-9 month dog - Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir co owned and Handled by Dave Whitescarver, Best Bred by Exhibitor- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best Open Dog -
Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Best 6-9 month Bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley, Best
12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Winners Dog - Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best of
Breed -Isi Kaffisukkolathi
* July 5, 2010 At the Rock Creek Kennel Club under judge Patricia Gellerman: Best 6-9 month Dog - Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solskin co-owned and Handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, Best Bred by exhibitor - Fox
Meadow Jolasveinn, Best Open - Dog Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Best 6-9 month Bitch- Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela
co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley, 12-18 month Bitch - #2 Isdalur's Carrie, Winners Dog Isi Kaffisukkolathi reserve
Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn
* July 4, 2010 At the Rock Creek Kennel Club under judge Terry DePietro, Best 6-9 month Dog Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir, #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, Best Bred by Exhibitor Fox
Meadow Jolasveinn, Reserve Dog Isi Kaffisukkolathi, 6 to 9 month bitch Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela- co-owned and
handled by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie
* July 3, 2010 At the Southern Maryland Kennel Club under judge Thomas J. Feneis.... Best 6 - 9 month puppy - dog fox
Meadow Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir, Best Bred by
Exhibitor - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Reserve Dog - Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Best 6-9 month bitch Fox Meadow Hausa Tindra
Hela Co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch Isdalur's Carrie
* July 2, 2010 Isi Kaffisukkolathi becomes the very winners dog and first Best of Breed Icelandic Sheepdog as a fully
accepted breed in the AKC. Isdalur's Carrie becomes the first Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex each taking the
very first 4 point majors. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn and Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela become AKC's first Reserve Dog
and Reserve Bitch under judge Walter J. Sommerfelt at the Southern Maryland Kennel Club's Maryland Blue Crab Cluster
Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was also awarded Best 6 -9 month puppy by judge Sommerfelt.
* June 17, 2010 Thordunu Leppatuska and Runestone Toblerone Kaffisson 's litter arrives 3 bitches and 2 males.
See their litter page
**** June, 12, 2010 Aitioranann Ivaldi Isunger under Sergio Pizzorno, Uruguay, JUN BM2 EX1 CAC
Excellent type, size and proportions. Excellent head, the skull and muzzle. Excellent ears and eyes. Excellent neck, topline
and underline. Excellent front and rear. Good natured.
Judge Pizzorno has been the Breeder of Collies and Old English Sheepdogs since childhood as a family enterprise.
Currently a breeder of Siberian Huskies . He has been the Secretary, Vice-President and President of the KCU
(Uruguayan Kennel Club). At the moment Vice-President of the Board of Directors. Former Executive Secretary of
Sicalam (South American Society of Kennel Clubs). Former Secretary and President of the Judges Committee. Delegate
of the Uruguayan Kennel Club to many FCI and Sicalam General Assemblies in several Countries. First FCI Breed license
in 1970 and All Breeds FCI license in 1983; having judged as All Round or as a Specialised Judge in over 16 different
countries. Coordinator and permanent member of the examination boards for prospective Judges
***May 2010 Puppy show results from Jolasveinn and Aitiorannan Prud Prinsessa's September '09 litter. ***
Aitiorannan Ivaldi Isunger under judge Jari Fors, PEN1 BOB-puppy
Good head and ears. Already well developed for his age. Front feet slightly turned out, otherwise good legs. Good tail,
good natured puppy
Aitiorannan Imir Isbjörn Jolsson under judge Zsolt Lokodi of Romania, Best of Breed Puppy
Excellent topline. Correct bite. Excellent head. Good hair quality. Correct set and carried tail. Turning front feet out.
Aitiorannan Isafold Jolsdottir under judge Jari Fors, PEN2
Head slightly small, good ears, moves lightly, good body and limbs, good natured puppy
Aitiorannan Isis Indael under Jari Fors, PEN1 HP BOS-puppy
Good head, Good ears. Good neck and back. Right-shaped legs. Good tail, moves lightly, peaceful natured puppy
May 16, 2010 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir is judged Best of Breed under judge Earl Acker at the UKC Oldline Stat
United Dog Club earning his first major. Isdalur's Carrie was winners Bitch.
*May 15, 2010 Isdalur's Carrie went Best Bitch, Best of breed, Best of winners and placed fourth in Herding group at the
Oldline State United Dog Club's UKC show and became a new UKC Champion. At his very first conformation
competition, Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir placed Best Male under judge Mary Happel in show one. Show two under
judge David Kittredge Isdalur's Carrie was awarded Best Bitch, Best of breed and Best of Winners, Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir was awarded Best Male.
*April 2010 Isdalur's Carrie, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Thoudunu Leppatuska and Isi Kaffisukkolathi appear in ShowSight
magazine's April issue in an article written by Jo-Ann
*April 17, 2010 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is judged Best of Breed and Best of Miscellaneous Class by judge Edward M. Gilbert, Jr.
at the AKC's Blue and Gray Cluster show hosted by the Harrisburg Kennel Club in Harrisburg, PA..
*Fox Meadow Jolasveinn is the #2 Icelandic Sheepdog in the United Kennel Club for 2009, Thordunu Leppatuska is
ranked 9th in the UKC's top ten. The United Kennel Club is one of the few places the Icelandic Sheepdog can compete
for points at this time Thank you to my employers at Ottenberg's Bakery for allowing me the flexibility on mt work
schedule to achieve this honor.
*January 16 - 17 2010 K-9 Connection, Beltsville MD. Show 1 Judge Carianna Glenn- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male,
Best of Breed, Herding group 4th. Isdalur's Carrie Best bitch, Thordunu Leppatuska Reserve Bitch. Show 2- judge Violet
Denney Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 4th. Show 3- Judge Herbert Rosen Isi
Kaffisukkolathi Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 2nd. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn reserve male, Thordunu
Leppatuska Best Bitch, Isdalur's Carrie reserve bitch. Thordunu Leppatuska earns her UKC Championship.
*October 24th, 2009 Viking Lilja and Tofi av isheim'sd Autumn litter is born, puppies begin to arrive at 3:00 am
*October 10, 2009 Old Line State Dog Club Bel Air, MD Show1- Judge Kathie Treacy - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male,
Best of Breed, Best of Herding Group, Best in Multi-Breed Show. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 2- Melissa Kid
Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Third in Herding Group. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 3 -
judge Maurice Baughn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 2. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 4 Carianna
Glen- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 3
*September 19-20, 2009 Alaskan Klee Kai club of America Carlisle PA. Show 1 judge Jeanne Heger Fox Meadow
Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed Third in Herding group. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch, Show 2 judge Tina Camp
Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Third in Herding group Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 3
judge Joe Camp - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, third in group. Thordunu Leppatuska, Best Bitch.
Show 4 judge J. Ray Johnson Best Male, Best of Breed First place Herding Group. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch.
Isdalur's Carrie participated in her first puppy match!
*September 7 2009 Isdalur's Carrie arrives in America
*August 29 - 30 2009, K- 9 Connection UKC Conformation Match, Beltsville, MD. Show 1 judge Maurice Baughn - Fox
Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding Group 3rd, Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch; show 2 judge John
Booth Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 3 judge Danny Bussard
Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch, Best of Breed, Herding Group fourth, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn
*August 22, 2009 Atlantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter's 3rd Annual Gathering Woodbine, MD, a regional chapter of
the Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America. Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best Male, Best of Breed under Herding
group/Miscellaneous Class judge Jay Hyman. This is Kaffi's second consecutive Best of Breed placement at this event in
a competition of 28 dogs. Runestone Truffle ( Kaffi's daughter) places first in the agility fun match, Runestone Kyssa (
Fox Meadow Jolasveinn's daughter) places 4th in the agility fun match.
*June 7, 2009, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Viking Hippi and Thordunu Leppatuska participate in Critters for a Cure
Walk-A-Thon and raise $475.00 for the Charity. Critters for a Cure, is a charity which helps Breast Cancer Patients in
the Washington DC area with medical expenses, 7% of all monies donated goes to local animal shelters to help shelter
and rehabilitate abused and abandoned pets. Thank you to all of our Generous Sponsors.
*May 16, 2009 IABCA Multi Breed Show in Washington PA. Show 1 judge Antonio Berrios - Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best Male,
Best of Breed evaluated as V1. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch evaluated as V1, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Icelandic
Sheepdog puppy evaluated as SG1. Show 2 judge Terry Berrios- Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best Male, Best of breed, Herding
group 3rd placement evaluated as V1, Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch evaluated as V1. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best
Icelandic Shepdog puppy evaluated as SG1
*Viking Lilja's photo is featured in an article about the Icelandic Sheepdog in Dogs in Review Spring Issue
*May 17, 2009 IABCA Multi-Breed Show in Washington, PA. Show 3 Judge Richard Samide - Thordunu Leppatuska
places as Best Bitch, Best of Breed and Best of Herding group evaluated as V1, Isi Kaffisukkolathi takes Best Male
evaluated as V1, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Icelandic Sheepdog puppy. Jolasveinn places second in group and takes
First place in Best Bred by Exhibtor Herding Group puppy evaluated as SG1. Show 4 Judge David Ashbey - Isi Kaffi
Sukkolathi Best Male, Best of Breed and Best of Herding group evaluated as V1, Thordunu Leppatuska is Best Bitch
evaluated as V1. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Icelandic Sheepdog puppy second Herding Group puppy and Best Bred By
Exhibitor Herding group puppy evaluated as SG1. International/National Championship titles earned for Isi
Kaffisukkolathi and Thordunu Leppatuska, International/National Junghund Championship awarded to Fox Meadow
Jolasveinn
*January 18, 2009 Annapolis Kennel Club Isi Kaffisukkolathi AKC Miscellaneous Class Best of Breed under AKC judge
Michael Dachel
*January 11, 2009 Fox Meadow Jolasveinn is Chosen Best of Breed and places hird in group under judge Austina Heinz
and places third in group, Thordunu Leppatuska is Best Bitch; Show 2 Ann Pennel places Jolasveinn as Best of Breed and
third in group, Thordunu Leppatuska chosen as Best Bitch; James Heinz places Jolasveinn as Best of Breed and places
Jolasveinn third in Herding Group, Jolasveinn earns his UKC title
*January 2009 Runestone Toblerone Kaffison is fautured as the inset photo on the cover of Dog Fancy magazine
*Kaffi is ranked 5th in the United Kennel club's top ten Icelandic Sheepdogs.
*November 15, 2008 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is Chosen Best of Breed and Best of AKC Miscellaneous class under AKC judge
Sulie Greendale-Paveza at the Chesapeake Kennel clubs AKC Conformation show.
*October 2008 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is awarded a Championship in Conformation from the United Kennel club, Kaffi was
chosen Best of Breed at the Old Line State Kennel Club UKC Conformation match by Judge J. Ray Johnson and placed
second in group. Elsie is Chosen Best Bitch and Best of Breed in show 2 placed third in Herding Group.
*September 6, 2008 Kaffi is chosen Best of Breed and Elsie is Chosen Best Bitch under judges Terri Murphy and Pam
Simmons at the Obedience Training Class of Harrisburg United Kennel Club Conformation show. Kaffi places 4th in
group at the first show and 3rd in group at the second
August 12, 2008, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn is featured in an Article in the Altoona Mirror about the AISC Gathering
*August 9, 2008 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is chosen Best Long coated Male and Best of Breed under AKC Misc. class Mark
Johnson at the Atlantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter's 2nd Annual gathering in Altoona PA. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn
was Best 12-18 month old male, Thordunu Leppatuska placed third in the Short Coated Bitch class. This was a
competition of 32 dogs.
*December 26, 2007 Fox Meadow Jolasveinn and his "Christmas Carol Litter" begin to arrive at 8:20 pm.
*Fall 2007 Thordunu Leppatuska and Isi Kaffisukkolathi appear in Baltimore Dog magazine in an article about the ISD
written by Jo-Ann
*September 17, 2007 Elsie and Kaffi appear in the Icelandic Newspaper "Morgunbladid" in their article about the AISC
Gathering/ ISAA Anniversary Celebration
*August 25, 2007 Thordunu Leppatuska "Elsie" is chosen Best Short Coated Bitch and Isi Kaffisukkolathi "Kaffi" is Best 12
to 18 month male at the AISC Gathering/ ISAA 10th Anniversary Celebration
*July 7, 2007 Viking Hippi, Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Liz Hurley, Viking Koko and I appear in the Frederick News post to talk
about the ISAA 10 th Anniversary Gathering in Hagerstown, THEY got Some facts wrong but it was a nice article
regardless The Frederick News Post
*Jo-Ann and her mom's recipe for Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs are featured in the Carroll Cooks section of the
Carroll County times
*The photo of our "Dancing Ram" Twin Springs Reilly wins second place in the open category Sheep in the Industry
News photo contest
*Viking Lilja and Jo-Ann appear of the front page of the Carroll County times spinning Chiengora,
To read the Carroll County Times Article
*February 2006 Thordunu Leppatuska arrives in Baltimore via Iceland Air
*December 21 2005, Thordunu Leppatuska is born
*Viking Hippi and Lilja are two of the dogs featured in the book "The Icelandic Sheepdog by James Hansen and Christine
Vowles
*May 2004 ARBA Cherry Blossom show Prince Georges Equestrian Center Viking Lilja places as Best Bitch in the puppy
class, and second in the Spitz primative group
*February 2004 Viking Hippi and Lilja come home
*December 29, 2003 Viking Hippi and Lilja are born!
** Feb 14th Ch. Isi Kaffisukkolathi becomes the breeds 1st Best of Opposite Sex at the Westminster
Kennel Club Dog show. The most prestigious canine event of the year. We had the BEST time
together there.
*Feb. 13th 2011 Our Viking Lila and Heimskauts Reike become the proud parents of 6 bouncing baby boys
** Feb. 11, 2011 Kaffi participates in NASDAQ's Closing Bell Ceremonies in Times Square
** Feb 10th, 2011 Kaffi poses for Time Magazine , photographed by Juliana Sohn
** Feb. 10th 2011 Kaffi attends the 135th Annual Westminster Dog Shows introduction of the new Breeds press
conference, from the Associated Press , on WNYC Culture, we made it to or we even made it to Nat Geo see more
video on Reuters NY
***** Kaffi, in 2010 is the USA's #3 Icelandic Sheepdog, the #1 male in the AKC . ******
This honor was achieved with a very limited showing. Kaffi in 2010 was the ONLY Icelandic Sheepdog to earn his
Championship from Best of Breed Major Wins. Kaffi earned competition points at only 6 shows in 2010.
*** Fox Meadow Jolasveinn the #3 Icelandic Sheepdog in the UKC, attending only 2 shows, Isi Kaffisukkolathi ranked #4
after attending 1 show. Isdalur's Carrie is also ranked #4 after attending 7 shows, Thordunu Leppatuska is ranked #9
after attending 6 shows. Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir is also ranked #9.
Thank you to the management of Ottenberg's bakery, my employer, for their patience and for allowing us the
flexibility in my schedule to achieve this honor. Also many thanks to my partner Jon for holding down the Fort and to
his Family for helping out with the Sheep and dog's when we couldn't be there. Dave Whitescarver, Penny and Tim
Kelley of McEremon Icelandics, Jenifer Brimmer of Pikatti Icelandics and American Eskimos, Elisabet and Bob Hurley of
Viking Icelandics, sisters Elaine Mozur and Dolores Porrino of Runestone Icelandics, Rachael Toren of Clantyre Shetland
Sheepdogs and Ann Silverman of Encore Shetland Sheepdogs for all of your help and support in 2010!
* Dec. 8 2010 Kaffi's appearance at the National Dog show was reported on by the The Icelandic Tourism bureau
* CH. Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Isdalur's Carrie and Fox Meadow Solstafir attend the National Dog
Show on 11/20/2010, under judge Paula Hartinger. Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir, Best 12-18 month Dog, Reserve
Winners Dog; Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir, Best Bred by exhibitor, Winners Dog; Isdalur's Carrie Best Open Bitch, Best
of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex; Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best of Breed. Thanks to Rachael Toren of Clantyre Shetland
Sheepdogs and Dave Whitescarver for helping handle my dogs and fellow ISD owner Kathy Birnie for babysitting at the
Breed Bench while we were off at group. You can see Kaffi make the Icelandic Sheepdogs Network debut on NBC
Thanksgiving day watch him on NBC sports, in the Herding Group and being examined . Here is the ring announcers
comments This is the second oldest Dog show in the USA, I am so happy that I was able to experience this with Kaffi.
*October 24 & 24 The Old Line State United Dog Club, Show 1 Thordunu Leppatuska Best of Breed Group 3. Show 2 Fox
Meadow Hausti Solstafir Best of Breed Group 2, Show 3 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir Best of Breed Group 2, Show 4
Thordunu Leppatuska Best of Breed, Group 3
*October 9, 2010 At the Training Club of Harrisburg under judge Robert Bennet Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was
awarded Best of Breed and a Herding Group 1
*October 7, 2010 at the prestigious Morris & Essex KC show, Isi Kaffisukkolathi was awarded Best of Breed by AKC
judge Helen Lee James, Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was awarded best 9 -12 month puppy. Jo-Ann also showed a
Chinook bitch, Forever Greene Talis to Best of Breed for breeder/owner Patti Richards. The Chinook has just entered
the AKC MISC. Class. The Morris and Essex show only happens once every 5 years and this was the M & E debut for
both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Chinook. Jo-Ann took both new breeds to their first Morris and Essex Best of Breed
* October 3, 2011 Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela was awarded Reserve Bitch by AKC judge Sheila Polk at the Monroe
Kennel club in Monroe, MI.
*Oct 2, 2010 UKC Show Millbrooke, NJ. Show -1 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was awarded Best of Breed, and a Group 2
under UKC Judge Linda Reese. This Group 2 placement finished Solstafir and he became a UKC Conformation
Champion. Show 2 - under Judge Mary Happel was awarded Best of Breed and a Herding Group 1.
*September 25 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was awarded Best of Breed at show 1 and 2 and awarded a Herding Group
2 placement at show 1 & 2, at the Carlisle Klee Kai clubs UKC show
*August 6, 2010 Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela placed Best of Breed under AKC judge Charles L. Olvis at the
Columbiana County Kennel Club show in Canfield, Ohio.
* August 5, 2010 At the Fort Steuben Kennel Association, Canfield Ohio Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela was awarded
Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite sex by AKC judge Pat Hastings.
* July 31, under UKC judge Robert Bennet at the Training Club of Harrisburg, Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir went BOB
and Third in group
* July 11, 2010 At the National Capital Kennel Club under judge Cathy H. Daughtery: Best 6-9 month dog- Fox Meadow
Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir co-owned and handled by
Dave Whitescarver, Best Bred By Exhibitor - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best 6-9 month Bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra
Hela co-owned by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Reserve
Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie
* July 10, 2010 At the Upper Marlboro Kennel Club under judge Victor Clemente: Best 6-9 month Dog - Fox Meadow
Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir co-owned and handled by
Dave Whitescaver, Best bred by Exhibitor - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best 6-9 month bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra
Hela co-owned by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Hausti Solskin
co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, Reserve Bitch- Fox Meadow - Hausta Tindra Hela co-owned by Penny
Kelley
****** July 9, 2010 At the Northeastern Kennel Club under judge Robert R. Frost: Best 6-9 month dog Fox Meadow
Hausti Solstafir co owned and handled by Dave Whitescarver, Best Bred by Exhibitor- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best Open
Dog - Isi Kaffisukolathi, Best 6-9 month Bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley,
Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Winners Dog - Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best
of Breed Isi Kaffisukkolathi - Isi Kaffisukkolathi and Valhalla's Heart O' Gold owned and handled by Penny Kelley become
the first Dog and Bitch AKC Champions under judge Frost.
* July 8, 2010 At the Catoctin Kennel Club under Judge Betty Jo Patrick: Best 6-9 month dog - Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir co owned and Handled by Dave Whitescarver, Best Bred by Exhibitor- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Best Open Dog -
Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Best 6-9 month Bitch - Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley, Best
12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie, Winners Dog - Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Reserve Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best of
Breed -Isi Kaffisukkolathi
* July 5, 2010 At the Rock Creek Kennel Club under judge Patricia Gellerman: Best 6-9 month Dog - Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solskin co-owned and Handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, Best Bred by exhibitor - Fox
Meadow Jolasveinn, Best Open - Dog Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Best 6-9 month Bitch- Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela
co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley, 12-18 month Bitch - #2 Isdalur's Carrie, Winners Dog Isi Kaffisukkolathi reserve
Dog - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn
* July 4, 2010 At the Rock Creek Kennel Club under judge Terry DePietro, Best 6-9 month Dog Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir, #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone, Best Bred by Exhibitor Fox
Meadow Jolasveinn, Reserve Dog Isi Kaffisukkolathi, 6 to 9 month bitch Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela- co-owned and
handled by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch - Isdalur's Carrie
* July 3, 2010 At the Southern Maryland Kennel Club under judge Thomas J. Feneis.... Best 6 - 9 month puppy - dog fox
Meadow Hausti Solskin co-owned and handled by Jenn Sarajian Stone #2 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir, Best Bred by
Exhibitor - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Reserve Dog - Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Best 6-9 month bitch Fox Meadow Hausa Tindra
Hela Co-owned and handled by Penny Kelley, Best 12-18 month Bitch Isdalur's Carrie
* July 2, 2010 Isi Kaffisukkolathi becomes the very winners dog and first Best of Breed Icelandic Sheepdog as a fully
accepted breed in the AKC. Isdalur's Carrie becomes the first Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex each taking the
very first 4 point majors. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn and Fox Meadow Hausta Tindra Hela become AKC's first Reserve Dog
and Reserve Bitch under judge Walter J. Sommerfelt at the Southern Maryland Kennel Club's Maryland Blue Crab Cluster
Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir was also awarded Best 6 -9 month puppy by judge Sommerfelt.
* June 17, 2010 Thordunu Leppatuska and Runestone Toblerone Kaffisson 's litter arrives 3 bitches and 2 males.
See their litter page
**** June, 12, 2010 Aitioranann Ivaldi Isunger under Sergio Pizzorno, Uruguay, JUN BM2 EX1 CAC
Excellent type, size and proportions. Excellent head, the skull and muzzle. Excellent ears and eyes. Excellent neck, topline
and underline. Excellent front and rear. Good natured.
Judge Pizzorno has been the Breeder of Collies and Old English Sheepdogs since childhood as a family enterprise.
Currently a breeder of Siberian Huskies . He has been the Secretary, Vice-President and President of the KCU
(Uruguayan Kennel Club). At the moment Vice-President of the Board of Directors. Former Executive Secretary of
Sicalam (South American Society of Kennel Clubs). Former Secretary and President of the Judges Committee. Delegate
of the Uruguayan Kennel Club to many FCI and Sicalam General Assemblies in several Countries. First FCI Breed license
in 1970 and All Breeds FCI license in 1983; having judged as All Round or as a Specialised Judge in over 16 different
countries. Coordinator and permanent member of the examination boards for prospective Judges
***May 2010 Puppy show results from Jolasveinn and Aitiorannan Prud Prinsessa's September '09 litter. ***
Aitiorannan Ivaldi Isunger under judge Jari Fors, PEN1 BOB-puppy
Good head and ears. Already well developed for his age. Front feet slightly turned out, otherwise good legs. Good tail,
good natured puppy
Aitiorannan Imir Isbjörn Jolsson under judge Zsolt Lokodi of Romania, Best of Breed Puppy
Excellent topline. Correct bite. Excellent head. Good hair quality. Correct set and carried tail. Turning front feet out.
Aitiorannan Isafold Jolsdottir under judge Jari Fors, PEN2
Head slightly small, good ears, moves lightly, good body and limbs, good natured puppy
Aitiorannan Isis Indael under Jari Fors, PEN1 HP BOS-puppy
Good head, Good ears. Good neck and back. Right-shaped legs. Good tail, moves lightly, peaceful natured puppy
May 16, 2010 Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir is judged Best of Breed under judge Earl Acker at the UKC Oldline Stat
United Dog Club earning his first major. Isdalur's Carrie was winners Bitch.
*May 15, 2010 Isdalur's Carrie went Best Bitch, Best of breed, Best of winners and placed fourth in Herding group at the
Oldline State United Dog Club's UKC show and became a new UKC Champion. At his very first conformation
competition, Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir placed Best Male under judge Mary Happel in show one. Show two under
judge David Kittredge Isdalur's Carrie was awarded Best Bitch, Best of breed and Best of Winners, Fox Meadow Hausti
Solstafir was awarded Best Male.
*April 2010 Isdalur's Carrie, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Thoudunu Leppatuska and Isi Kaffisukkolathi appear in ShowSight
magazine's April issue in an article written by Jo-Ann
*April 17, 2010 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is judged Best of Breed and Best of Miscellaneous Class by judge Edward M. Gilbert, Jr.
at the AKC's Blue and Gray Cluster show hosted by the Harrisburg Kennel Club in Harrisburg, PA..
*Fox Meadow Jolasveinn is the #2 Icelandic Sheepdog in the United Kennel Club for 2009, Thordunu Leppatuska is
ranked 9th in the UKC's top ten. The United Kennel Club is one of the few places the Icelandic Sheepdog can compete
for points at this time Thank you to my employers at Ottenberg's Bakery for allowing me the flexibility on mt work
schedule to achieve this honor.
*January 16 - 17 2010 K-9 Connection, Beltsville MD. Show 1 Judge Carianna Glenn- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male,
Best of Breed, Herding group 4th. Isdalur's Carrie Best bitch, Thordunu Leppatuska Reserve Bitch. Show 2- judge Violet
Denney Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 4th. Show 3- Judge Herbert Rosen Isi
Kaffisukkolathi Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 2nd. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn reserve male, Thordunu
Leppatuska Best Bitch, Isdalur's Carrie reserve bitch. Thordunu Leppatuska earns her UKC Championship.
*October 24th, 2009 Viking Lilja and Tofi av isheim'sd Autumn litter is born, puppies begin to arrive at 3:00 am
*October 10, 2009 Old Line State Dog Club Bel Air, MD Show1- Judge Kathie Treacy - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male,
Best of Breed, Best of Herding Group, Best in Multi-Breed Show. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 2- Melissa Kid
Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Third in Herding Group. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 3 -
judge Maurice Baughn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 2. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 4 Carianna
Glen- Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding group 3
*September 19-20, 2009 Alaskan Klee Kai club of America Carlisle PA. Show 1 judge Jeanne Heger Fox Meadow
Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed Third in Herding group. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch, Show 2 judge Tina Camp
Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Third in Herding group Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 3
judge Joe Camp - Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, third in group. Thordunu Leppatuska, Best Bitch.
Show 4 judge J. Ray Johnson Best Male, Best of Breed First place Herding Group. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch.
Isdalur's Carrie participated in her first puppy match!
*September 7 2009 Isdalur's Carrie arrives in America
*August 29 - 30 2009, K- 9 Connection UKC Conformation Match, Beltsville, MD. Show 1 judge Maurice Baughn - Fox
Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Herding Group 3rd, Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch; show 2 judge John
Booth Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Male, Best of Breed, Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch. Show 3 judge Danny Bussard
Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch, Best of Breed, Herding Group fourth, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn
*August 22, 2009 Atlantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter's 3rd Annual Gathering Woodbine, MD, a regional chapter of
the Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America. Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best Male, Best of Breed under Herding
group/Miscellaneous Class judge Jay Hyman. This is Kaffi's second consecutive Best of Breed placement at this event in
a competition of 28 dogs. Runestone Truffle ( Kaffi's daughter) places first in the agility fun match, Runestone Kyssa (
Fox Meadow Jolasveinn's daughter) places 4th in the agility fun match.
*June 7, 2009, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn, Viking Hippi and Thordunu Leppatuska participate in Critters for a Cure
Walk-A-Thon and raise $475.00 for the Charity. Critters for a Cure, is a charity which helps Breast Cancer Patients in
the Washington DC area with medical expenses, 7% of all monies donated goes to local animal shelters to help shelter
and rehabilitate abused and abandoned pets. Thank you to all of our Generous Sponsors.
*May 16, 2009 IABCA Multi Breed Show in Washington PA. Show 1 judge Antonio Berrios - Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best Male,
Best of Breed evaluated as V1. Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch evaluated as V1, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Icelandic
Sheepdog puppy evaluated as SG1. Show 2 judge Terry Berrios- Isi Kaffisukkolathi Best Male, Best of breed, Herding
group 3rd placement evaluated as V1, Thordunu Leppatuska Best Bitch evaluated as V1. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best
Icelandic Shepdog puppy evaluated as SG1
*Viking Lilja's photo is featured in an article about the Icelandic Sheepdog in Dogs in Review Spring Issue
*May 17, 2009 IABCA Multi-Breed Show in Washington, PA. Show 3 Judge Richard Samide - Thordunu Leppatuska
places as Best Bitch, Best of Breed and Best of Herding group evaluated as V1, Isi Kaffisukkolathi takes Best Male
evaluated as V1, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Icelandic Sheepdog puppy. Jolasveinn places second in group and takes
First place in Best Bred by Exhibtor Herding Group puppy evaluated as SG1. Show 4 Judge David Ashbey - Isi Kaffi
Sukkolathi Best Male, Best of Breed and Best of Herding group evaluated as V1, Thordunu Leppatuska is Best Bitch
evaluated as V1. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn Best Icelandic Sheepdog puppy second Herding Group puppy and Best Bred By
Exhibitor Herding group puppy evaluated as SG1. International/National Championship titles earned for Isi
Kaffisukkolathi and Thordunu Leppatuska, International/National Junghund Championship awarded to Fox Meadow
Jolasveinn
*January 18, 2009 Annapolis Kennel Club Isi Kaffisukkolathi AKC Miscellaneous Class Best of Breed under AKC judge
Michael Dachel
*January 11, 2009 Fox Meadow Jolasveinn is Chosen Best of Breed and places hird in group under judge Austina Heinz
and places third in group, Thordunu Leppatuska is Best Bitch; Show 2 Ann Pennel places Jolasveinn as Best of Breed and
third in group, Thordunu Leppatuska chosen as Best Bitch; James Heinz places Jolasveinn as Best of Breed and places
Jolasveinn third in Herding Group, Jolasveinn earns his UKC title
*January 2009 Runestone Toblerone Kaffison is fautured as the inset photo on the cover of Dog Fancy magazine
*Kaffi is ranked 5th in the United Kennel club's top ten Icelandic Sheepdogs.
*November 15, 2008 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is Chosen Best of Breed and Best of AKC Miscellaneous class under AKC judge
Sulie Greendale-Paveza at the Chesapeake Kennel clubs AKC Conformation show.
*October 2008 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is awarded a Championship in Conformation from the United Kennel club, Kaffi was
chosen Best of Breed at the Old Line State Kennel Club UKC Conformation match by Judge J. Ray Johnson and placed
second in group. Elsie is Chosen Best Bitch and Best of Breed in show 2 placed third in Herding Group.
*September 6, 2008 Kaffi is chosen Best of Breed and Elsie is Chosen Best Bitch under judges Terri Murphy and Pam
Simmons at the Obedience Training Class of Harrisburg United Kennel Club Conformation show. Kaffi places 4th in
group at the first show and 3rd in group at the second
August 12, 2008, Fox Meadow Jolasveinn is featured in an Article in the Altoona Mirror about the AISC Gathering
*August 9, 2008 Isi Kaffisukkolathi is chosen Best Long coated Male and Best of Breed under AKC Misc. class Mark
Johnson at the Atlantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter's 2nd Annual gathering in Altoona PA. Fox Meadow Jolasveinn
was Best 12-18 month old male, Thordunu Leppatuska placed third in the Short Coated Bitch class. This was a
competition of 32 dogs.
*December 26, 2007 Fox Meadow Jolasveinn and his "Christmas Carol Litter" begin to arrive at 8:20 pm.
*Fall 2007 Thordunu Leppatuska and Isi Kaffisukkolathi appear in Baltimore Dog magazine in an article about the ISD
written by Jo-Ann
*September 17, 2007 Elsie and Kaffi appear in the Icelandic Newspaper "Morgunbladid" in their article about the AISC
Gathering/ ISAA Anniversary Celebration
*August 25, 2007 Thordunu Leppatuska "Elsie" is chosen Best Short Coated Bitch and Isi Kaffisukkolathi "Kaffi" is Best 12
to 18 month male at the AISC Gathering/ ISAA 10th Anniversary Celebration
*July 7, 2007 Viking Hippi, Isi Kaffisukkolathi, Liz Hurley, Viking Koko and I appear in the Frederick News post to talk
about the ISAA 10 th Anniversary Gathering in Hagerstown, THEY got Some facts wrong but it was a nice article
regardless The Frederick News Post
*Jo-Ann and her mom's recipe for Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs are featured in the Carroll Cooks section of the
Carroll County times
*The photo of our "Dancing Ram" Twin Springs Reilly wins second place in the open category Sheep in the Industry
News photo contest
*Viking Lilja and Jo-Ann appear of the front page of the Carroll County times spinning Chiengora,
To read the Carroll County Times Article
*February 2006 Thordunu Leppatuska arrives in Baltimore via Iceland Air
*December 21 2005, Thordunu Leppatuska is born
*Viking Hippi and Lilja are two of the dogs featured in the book "The Icelandic Sheepdog by James Hansen and Christine
Vowles
*May 2004 ARBA Cherry Blossom show Prince Georges Equestrian Center Viking Lilja places as Best Bitch in the puppy
class, and second in the Spitz primative group
*February 2004 Viking Hippi and Lilja come home
*December 29, 2003 Viking Hippi and Lilja are born!