HELLWIGG SHEPHERDS

"Striving to be the best we can be"

Our current News that we find exciting!!!

"2005"

Besides the litters that are "happening" at our home, we are excited by the competitions and new exciting partnerships we are participating in throughout the year! Please check back often and see "our news" if you are interested! We will add the winning pictures if there are some taken :-)

We have changed the order of this page to start with the most recent news :-)

December

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wishmaster" is awarded Winner's Dog, Best of Opposite Sex and Best Puppy in Breed at the Elora Gorge show. Congratulations to Tracy Jones-Congdon on her win with Mister. We are very proud of both of them :-)

Joey - "Achates' Son O'Boss v Hellwigg" has headed to his new home. Congratulations to Mary and family on thier new family member.

Lilly & Magnum - "Hellwigg's Song at Aldercrest" and "Hellwigg's Excessive Force" are the proud parents of 9 babies, 7 boys and 2 girls. Puppies are a mixture of dark sables and black and tans. Congratulations to Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds on her new litter of beautiful healthy babies.

Lexxus - "Hellwigg's Lexxus v Kidjuuk" is the proud mama of 9 babies, 7 boys and 2 girls. Puppies are a mixture of dark sables and black and tans. Sire of the litter is Kidjuuk's Yurri who is a son of BIM Ch BrownHill-Kysarah Make My Day. Congratulations to Jocelyn Bergeron of Kidjuuk Shepherds on her new litter of beautiful healthy babies.

Molly - "Arihun's Good Golly v Kristari" after a hard labour and a c-section has one living baby girl. Molly was too overwhelmed and groggy to care for her baby so "aunt Brat" took on the lil one. Congrats to Marikay and John Bailey on their first baby shepherd. Check out new baby girl on her first day sharing a mom with Neo.

Brat - "BIM Ch. Hellwigg's Flirty Girl" is a mother to one baby boy :-) Congratulations to co-owner Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds who co-bred this litter. Check out this picture.

November

Wyatt - "Hellwigg's Justice" at the wee age of 9 months wins the sr. puppy class in Ottawa and then is awarded Reserve Winners Dog. Congrats to owner Jose Savard on her committment and awesome "raising" of Wyatt. Thanks to Ron Peet for piloting Wyatt to his win.

Pru - "Hellwigg's Rice N'Beans Ginlor" is now coowned with Virginia and Lorne Kerr of Ginlor shepherds. We are looking forward to this partnership. Look for Pru and Ginny in the show ring in 2006.

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wish Master" Mister is now co-owned with Tracy Jones-Congdon of Safice German Shepherds. Congratulations Tracy, I hope you and he do great things together. Watch for Tracy and Mister in the conformation ring in 2006. Tracy is an accomplished trainer and competetor in the obedience venue. We are excited about Mister's upcoming career and life with Tracy.

October

Mags - "Hellwigg's Serendipity" is maturing into a beautiful young bitch. Check out the picture we just got.

Gunner - "Hellwigg's Locomotion" is growing into a beautiful boy. Check out the recent picture we got.

Flirt - "Hellwigg's Spellbound" at the wee age of 8 1/2 months is awarded WB, BOW & BPIB from the Jr. puppy bitch class at shows in London. Congratulations to Donna and Pat on Flirt's win. Flirt was handled by the incompareable Jenn Somogyi.

Flirt - "Hellwigg's Spellbound" at the wee age of 8 months is awarded BOB & BPIB x 2 from the Jr. puppy bitch class at shows in Trout Creek. Congratulations to Donna and Pat on the recent wins. Flirt was owner handled, yeah Donna :-)

Jenai - "Hellwigg's Twisted Sister" has headed off to her new home with Joanne and family. Jenai is going to be a working dog on a horse farm and a friend to her 3 children. Congrats to Joanne.

Shadow - "Hellwigg's Twist N'Shout" has headed off to her new home with Roxanne and family. Shadow is going to be a working dog on a horse and cattle farm and a friend to her 2 children. Congrats to Roxanne.

Outlaw - "Achate's Outlaw v Hellwigg CGN HIC " gets his second leg towards his Companion Dog obedience title and he also earned his TT. Congrats to owners Tracy and Annette for an job well done and breeders Joe and Susan Broadbent. Eros is proud of his son!

Barbie - "Achate's BarbieDoll v Hellwigg CGN CGC HIC " earns her TT. Congrats to Annette for a job well done and breeders Joe and Susan Broadbent. Eros is proud of his daughter!

September

Gaia - "Hellwigg's Motion Lotion" heads to Quebec to start her new life with her family. Watch for her in the show ring in 2006. Congratulations to Marc and his family :-)

Sin - "Hellwigg's Causin A-Commotion" heads to Western Ontario to start his new life with his family. Watch for him in the show ring in 2006. Congrats to Kari Alblas on her new hopeful :-)

Kyla - "Hellwigg's Sweet Emotion" heads towards Quebec to start her new life with her family. Watch for Kyla in the performance rings in late 2006 and 2007. Congrats to Lise on her new girl.

Kai - "Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai" is awarded 4th place Canadian Bred at the Canadian Nationals.

Eros - "Shereldean's Legacy v Hellwigg" is awarded 2cd place Veteran at the Canadian Nationals.

Outlaw - "Achate's Outlaw v Hellwigg" gets his first leg towards his Companion Dog obedience title at the Canadian Nationals. Congrats to owners Tracy and Annette for an job well done and breeders Joe and Susan Broadbent. Eros is proud of his son!

Lilly - "Hellwigg's Song at Aldercrest" has prelimed excellant hips and elbows. Congrats to owner Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds.

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wish Master" goes to the Save The Children show and is awarded Winner's Dog, Best Of Opposite Sex, Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in Group 7 :-) We are so proud of our lil man!

Kai - "Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai" We have recent pictures of Kai. He is 17 months old now, check it out!

Eris - "Hellwigg's Complete Chaos" comes out and wow is she ever looking awesome! Eris plays at a fun match and goes best. Here she is at 4 months of age. Congrats to Ron Peet and Jenn Somogyi on doing an awesome job raising thier girl and to co-breeder Colleen Aucoin.

Pru - "Hellwigg's Rice N'Beans" is growing into a beautiful girl. Check her out at almost 4 months

Flirt - "Hellwigg's Spellbound" is growing into an awesome girl. Check her out at 7 months. Congrats to owners Donna and Pat Heatherton for doing an awesome job with this girl.

 

August

Wyatt - "Hellwigg's Justice" had his first show debut at just under 7 months of age. He did us proud being given the nod for Winners Dog, for his first points. Huge congrats to owner Jose Savard !!!!!! Way to go guys, we are proud of you both!!!!

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wish Master" had his first show debut at 6.5 months of age. He did us proud being awarded Reserve Winners Dog over adults and Best Puppy In Breed.

Wyatt - "Hellwigg's Justice" is also looking awesome. Check out the pictures we got of him on the weekend. Congrats to owner Jose Savard on doing an awesome job with her boy.

Jesse - "Aldercrest Hellwigg's Destiny" is looking awesome. Check out the pictures we got of her on the weekend. Congrats to owner Jane Vockrodt on raising her "just right". Jesse was cobred with Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds.

Bubba - "Hellwigg's Chocolate Surprise" is growing into a handsome dude :-) Check out the pictures we got of him on the weekend. Congrats to owner Joanne Tremblay for doing an awesome job raising him.

Jamaica - "Hellwigg's Jamaica" has headed to a new home that is going to show and breed her. Congratulations to Jennifer and Pat. Watch for Jamaica in the showring at the end of 2005 and 2006.

Jake - "Hellwigg's Carribean Captain" has headed stateside. Jake will be residing in Pennsylvania with German Shepherd breeder April. We wish all the best to April and Jake and sincerely hope that he is everything she wants. Jake will return to Ontario next year to participate in some Canadian shows. Jake is a full brother to Pru, Jamaica and Rasta :-)

Kai - "Hellwigg's Fighting Burokai" is a papa once again. Father to 6 healthy babies (4 sables and 2 black and reds). Congratulations to human mama Marianna Reiman and canine mama Coya :-)

Flirt - "Hellwigg's Spellbound" did us proud once again, at the wee age of 6 months 1 week. She is given the nod at the Trio shows for 1st place 6-9 puppy in a quality filled puppy class and then goes on to Best Puppy in Breed. Huge congrats to owners Donna and Pat Heatherton on another successful show day :-)

Flirt - "Hellwigg's Spellbound" did us proud at the wee age of 6 months 1 day. She was awarded Winner's Bitch, Best Of Opposite Sex and Best Puppy In Breed at the Barrie show. Huge congrats to owners Donna and Pat Heatherton on their baby girls first win and for doing such an awesome job training her.

Pru - "Hellwigg's Rice N'Beans" is staying here to grow up :-) She is wowing us already at the wee age of 11 weeks so here she stays for now. We are excited by her potential.

Jamaica - "Hellwigg's Jamaica" is staying here to grow up :-) Very much her father's daughter at this wee age of 11 weeks we are excited by her potential. We would love to have a female Kai :-) We will entertain the idea of her going to an approved show/breeding home.

July

Hunter - "Ch Hellwigg's Rabble Rouser" floated his way to Winner's Dog and Best Of Winners at the Limestone show for 4 pts. Again congrats to co-owners Marikay and John Bailey. Woooooo Hoooooooo Hunter is a NEW CHAMPION!

George - "Ch. Hellwigg's By George" struts his stuff for the first time in 2005, entered as a special he is given the "nod" for Best of Opposite Sex over other specials. Congrats to owners Aaron Jin and Kenya Kang.

Hunter - "Hellwigg's Rabble Rouser" after taking time out from the show ring to grow up floats his way to Winner's Dog and Best Of Opposite Sex over specials at the Limestone show for 3 points. Congrats to co-owners Marikay and John Bailey for doing an awesome job raising, training and most importantly loving Hunter.

Bronson - "Dalshauna Hellwigg's Acapella" is maturing into a handsome adult. He was at our house practicing for his debut in an upcoming show. Congrats to co-breeders and owners Jean & Dale Shannon on doing an awesome job raising him. Bronson will have his show debut with hubby Darrell piloting him. All breed shows are a hard road with a black but Darrell does have some experience with that.

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wishmaster" is growing into a handsome dude :-) We are soooo excited by his potential that we want to share his most recent picture taken at 5.5 months of age. Thanks to Jenn Somogyi for taking the time to stack him for a picture and to Jocelyn Bergeron for the awesome shot.

Barbie - "Achates BarbieDoll V Hellwigg CGN CGC HIC " earns the title of HIC. Eros is very proud of his daughter and congrats to breeders Susan & Jo Broadbent of Achates Shepherds and Barbie's owners Annette and Kari.

Kai - "Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai" did us proud at the Ottawa and Area GSDC. 1st place in the Canadian Bred Class at the age of 15 months :-). Check out the casual picture that was sent to us by one of clients who was there. Thanks Jose for the wonderful picture.

Eros - "FV Ch Shereldean's Legacy v Hellwigg" was chosen as "Award Of Merit" out of the veteran class. Thanks to Kathy Casteel for appreciating our boy.

Clip - "Hellwigg's Solar Eclipse" floated her way around the ring to a 1st place in the futurity teenage class.

Magnum - "Hellwigg's Excessive Force" is awarded Reserve Winners dog under Dan Smith in the NSGSDC specialty and 3rd in the Maturity class under Bill Randall. Congrats to owner Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds. As you can see Mags is totally out of coat.

Lilly - "Hellwigg's Song at Aldercrest" goes first in the teenage class at the NSGSDC under Bill Randall. Congrats to Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds.

June

Hunter - "Hellwigg's Rabble Rouser" strutted his stuff, going Winner's Dog one day and Reserve Winner's Dog two days at the Kingston Kennel Club shows. Congrats to co-owners Marikay and John Bailey.

Charm - "Hellwigg's Charm v Kristari" is growing into a beautiful young lady. Owner Christine Warden of Kristari Shepherds is very pleased with how she is maturing and wanted to share the following pictures.

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wish Master" at the wee age of 4.5 months is awarded WD, BOW, BOB and BPIB at the Ottawa and area GSDC's match. We were so proud of our wee man who showed like he had been doing it all his life.

Outlaw - "Achates' Outlaw v Hellwigg" is succeeding in leaps and bounds :-) Papa Eros is very proud of his son! He can now add HIC to his name. Thanks to Tracy for her hard work and dedication to her boy and congrats to breeder's Joe and Susan Broadbent. Check out this picture.

Eros - "FV Ch Shereldean's Legacy v Hellwigg" headed to the match to "practice up" getting ready to come out as a veteran a few times this year. He did us proud by being awarded Best Special.

Diva - "Hellwigg's Oops There She Is" has headed to her new home :-) Congrats to Richard and his family.

May

Outlaw - "Achates' Outlaw v Hellwigg" Eros is proud of his son Outlaw who was awarded WD, BPIB x2 at a recent show then turned around to earn his CGN :-). I also understand that earlier this year his sister Barbie "Achates' BarbieDoll v Hellwigg" earned her CGN as well. Eros is a very proud papa. Congrats to breeders and owners.

Halle - "Hellwigg's Private Dancer" has arrived back home. Standing just 22.5" at the shoulder she is not "big enough" for the breeders that originally purchased her. Halle is 11 months old.

Diva - "Hellwigg's Oops There She Is" is growing into a beautiful girl. Check her out, she is now 4 months old and is no longer available to a companion home, she is however available to a show/breeding home.

GiGi - "Keifernfel's GG v Hellwigg" heads to her new home. Co-bred with Jenn Somogyi and Ron Peet we are excited about her potential. Look for GiGi in the show ring late 2005. Congrats to Kenya Kang and Aaron Jin on their new family member. GiGi joins Group winning Ch. Hellwigg's By George.

Kai - "Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai" goes Winners Dog from the 12-18 month class at the GSDC of London specialty show. Check out the pictures a friend took from outside the ring.

 

Joey - "Achates' Son O'Boss v Hellwigg" is back due to unforseen circumstances! We are happy to have him home, where he will stay for now. He is growing into a handsome dude and even at this awkward age of 11 months you can see what the "promise" is to come.

Brat - "BIM Ch Hellwigg's Flirty Girl" gave birth to 6 healthy beautiful babies. Proud father is Ch Marquin's X-Clusive. Congrats to coowner Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds.

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wishmaster" is wowing us as he continues to mature into a very handsome dude :-) He is proving our assumptions right. He is a clone to his father.

Clip - "Hellwigg's Solar Eclipse" is back at home :-) and maturing into a beautiful young lady!

Kenya - "Hellwigg's Ain't Miss Behavin" A few of her puppies arrived here for us to get to know, prior to heading to their new homes. Bred to Ch Marquin's X-Clusive she made beautiful babies :-) Congrats to co-breeders Jenn Somogyi and Ron Peet on this beautiful litter.

April

Flirt - "Hellwigg's Spellbound" has headed off to her new home with Donna and Pat Heatherton as a show dog and foundation bitch. We are excited about her potential. Watch for her in the show ring and come back often to check out how she is growing :-)

Charm - "Hellwigg's Charm v Kristari" has headed off to her new home with Christine Warden of Kristari Shepherds. We are excited about her potential. Watch for her in the show ring and come back often to check out how she is growing :-)

Mister - "Hellwigg's Wishmaster" is wowing us as he is growing up. He is definitely his father's son. Kai is still young and has his whole career ahead of him still. We are offering up Mister to a show home who will enjoy him as much as we do.

March

Strider – “Hellwigg’s Walking Tall” is off to his forever home. Congratualations to Diana and Frank Groth on their new addition. Strider joins Hellwigg’s Raya Light and Hellwigg’s Causin-A-Ruckus.

Joey – “Achate’s Son’O Boss v Hellwigg” has a new home and will be heading there for Easter. Congratulations to Joanne Tremblay on her new addition. Joey joins Hellwigg’s Calendar Girl.

Kenya – “Hellwigg’s Ain’t Miss Behavin’ “ has a litter of 6 babies, all sable sired by Ch. Marquin’s X-Clusive. Congrats to co-breeders Jenn Somogyi and Ron Peet of Keifernfel’s Shepherds.

Molly – “Arihun’s Good Golly v Kristari OVC” is bred to Hunter “Hellwigg’s Rabble-Rouser”, puppies due mid-May. Co-owners/co-breeders Marikay and John Bailey are keeping their fingers and toes crossed that this breeding is successful

Brat – “BIM Ch. Hellwigg’s Flirty Girl OVC” is bred to Wiz “Ch Marquin’s X-Clusive”. Brat’s co-owner and co-breeder of this litter Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds is keeping her fingers and toes crossed that this breeding is successful!

Magnum - "Hellwigg's Excessive Force OVC" - Check out Magnum's recent pictures sent to us by owner Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest pictures. We are pleased at how he has matured! Magnum is standing at stud in Nova Scotia.

Lilly - "Hellwigg's Song at Aldercrest" is growing into a beautiful young girl with awesome suspension. At just 10 months of age Lilly is coming into herself. Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds sent us this recent picture!

 

February

Eros - "FV Ch Shereldean's Legacy v Hellwigg OVC" is retired from public stud. Eros will continue to used in our private breeding program and will come out as a veteran here and there.

Jarod - "Ch Windswept' s Executive Decision OVC" is retired from public stud. Jarod will continue to used in our private breeding program !

Maggie - "Ch. Windswept's Practical Magic OVC" is going on to 7 years young and is retired from our breeding program. Maggie has produced some awesome puppies for us and deserves to lay back and enjoy life, perhaps do some performance. Maggie's legacy will continue here at Hellwigg Shepherds in her daughter Piper, and her son Kai. She will also live on in her son Magnum in Nova Scotia, daughter Lexxus in Quebec and her son Fax in Western Ontario.

Austin - "Hellwigg's He's All That" is the proud sire of 7 babies (5 females, 2 males), both sable and black & tans. Proud dam is BOF Ch EliteDesign's Passionate Jewel OVC. Congratulations to Jackie Baker of Jewel Shepherds in Washago, Ontario.

Kai – “Hellwigg’s Fighting Borukai” is awarded Winner’s Dog, Best Puppy In Breed one day at the Ontario Breeder’s Show and Reserve Winner’s Dog, Best Puppy In Breed another.

Molly – “Arihun’s Good Golly v Kristari” certifies OVC hips and elbows! Congratulations to Marikay and John Bailey

January

Magnum - "Hellwigg's Excessive Force" hips and elbows are certified. His OVC # is 0025912. Huge congrats to Colleen Aucoin of Aldercrest Shepherds in Lantz, Nova Scotia.

Arin - "Hellwigg's Light of Aerndil" moves to her new home. Congrats to Ken & Sue Gilpin on their new family member.

Kai - "Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai" preliminary x-rays for hips and elbows are excellent.

Kai - "Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai" becomes a father! Congrats to Janice Tiesson of Fleetbreeze Shepherds in Elderado, Ontario on her new litter of 3 females and 1 male, all black and red.

Lexxus - "Hellwigg's Lexxus v Kidjuuk" hips and elbows are certified. Congrats to Jocelyn Bergeron of Kidjuuk Shepherds in Quebec.

Ruger - "Hellwigg's Mirror Image" goes to his first show as a junior puppy. He behaves and has a good time. We are excited about this boy and expect that he will do well in the all breed ring as he matures. Congrats to Amanda & Yarko Fanok on doing a great job loving and raising their boy.

Austin - "Hellwigg's He's All That" is expecting his first litter out of BOF Ch. EliteDesigns Passionate Jewel OVC in February. Congrats to Jackie Baker of Jewel Shepherds in Washago, Ontario.

Kai and Ani - "Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai", "Kristari's Any Which Way OVC" have babies on the ground. They are all black and red.