May I introduce myself ?

My name is Karly. I am a small lovely joker and was born on 18/10/1995 in Spain. Then in 1996 I was sold via Jenins to my current 'herd-family'. My mother is called Brisa and it was covered with my father, Aluk del Ventall.

Up to the moment from which I have found my firm home I have always stayed together with my father. During this short time I could learn from him a lot, unfortunately, also some things in which my new family has not necessarily broken out in bright joy singings.

In the evening, when I should go with my new 'parents' to their home, I have already split the first time.

Hey, it was a fast hunt in the accommodation. Unfortunately, then after some rounds around a multiple dwelling I had no more puff and could not climb any more about the little wall towering up before me, never mind jump. Anyhow, my new 'father' also was not so freshly on the legs too.

The first night my 'father' spent with me in the cellar. This, however, only, after I have declared my wish for company with loud howling.

From then on it was actually completely smoothly and my new family soon danced after my whistle.

Cours for puppies

After a short time my 'parents' have decided to participate with me in a puppy's course. Oh what should then this boring waiting and on command acting activities. When then later all dog's holders had their dogs let run, then there arose an enormous joy. At last I could romp with the other dogs. It was a murder enjoyment.

Unfortunately, this time was too short and then my 'father' had to call me again to itself. However, then I have thought, this command is considered to all others, but not for me. When the other cowards have waddled then all more or less immediately to the corresponding 'father', I did hold myself amused. Because I still did not find the way back to my 'father' after some time, I was hunted next time. It already needed some persons to bring me back to my 'father' again in the leash.

This was not necessarily a good idea. Then at the next weekend, anyhow, we have coached coming back drill-moderate.

Next Monday then the same exercise was again in the program. Suddenly I heard calling my 'father', reminded immediately these many little pieces of sausages during the weekend drill and ran directly back to him. Well, this face I probably do not forget my whole life, also that of the other persons.

Alone at home

During the whole time with my new 'parents' I have experienced naturally also some misfortunes.

Once I had to remain only at home. A bowl with ' Mon-Cheris' stood on the table. Because these delightfully nice smelling pieces were defended by nobody, I once tried one. The bowl was already a little bit tenaciously, for it the content was very much sweet. But something other had to be still inside, because I felt suddenly so in a different way. When then my 'mother' came home at last, I have invited her to eat the last piece. The reaction did not stay away naturally, besides, she could be glad that I have left one piece for her.

Actually if my human parents allow to lie around somewhere something and this turns out as edible, they are responsible naturally. Anyhow, I do not let any occasion escape.

Once they have probably thought, I would not note the bread in the basket, covered with a napkin. Then I took great pains over pulling out a big piece, without the napkin would have got only the smallest crease. But somehow they have found out this again and have informed me naturally again that this is not simply correct.

Then, however, my life began to become beautiful correctly, when the both concentrated at last upon what does then a correct Malamute so. They bought me a vehicle (Sacco) with which then immediately the first test runs have been undertaken. Now after initial effort it goes well already. The people in which we drive past, look at us completely surprised. Some have even the feeling that this is a cruelty to animals and have therefore quite a lot of pity with me. However, I can assure that this, really, prepares joy to me. Still rather than by the vehicle I go by the bicycle running. Then my 'father' sits completely frightened on the bicycle and hopes probably that I will not run in the wheel. For as silly he holds me actually? I would hurt myself and then the whole enjoyment would be over. Perhaps he has simply fear of the pace which I always put down.

Check for breeding

In spring 1997 I was able to present myself the first time to the Swiss Club of Nordic dogs. This happened on the occasion of the check for breeding which must be passed by us dogs if one wants to be admitted to the breeding. The preparatory examinations were very tiring and not necessarily pleasant. Especially the eye examination I did not liked at all. But what all does a four-legged friend, so that he comes at last to a racy female.

On the occasion of this check for breeding I received the first time other family members to face. Two of it have remained to me in the best recollection, hey how did they howl the whole day so beautifully horrificly. I was nervous and, because I was the first time under the Nordic, also a bit at a loss. I did not know how exactly I should behave now. Also I let only the both howl.

The check for breeding lasted relatively shortly. First I was weighed and then measured. Then afterwards I was presented in the ring under the severe judge's eyes. When my 'father' then began to go a little bit faster, I understood of this demand than naturally immediately on the running and games. However, this was not at all after his images. Then he made me unmistakably understanding that I shoul simply run on a little bit faster, nothing else. Because it has not folded the first time completely, we had to prove our qualities on a new round again.

Then on account of the presentation and the previously caught up Veterinary findings I was classified as suitable for breeding, but not without a certain criticism about myself. Apparently my eyes are simply a little bit too brightt and it seems, that I am already a quite big piece. However, my father was a little bit bigger and my ancestors of paternal side did already win some exhibitions.

The first exhibition

At last then on the 16/17 of October, 1999 I got the occasion to present myself to a wider public on a dog's exhibition. This exhibition was organized by the Swiss Club of Nordic dogs and there were brought forward some dogs, divided in the races taken care by the club and within this in different classes.

At that time in early morning we arrived in Frauenfeld without having a real aim. We wanted to look simply whether I correspond to the race standards.

In the open class of the males 8 dogs were brought forward, one of it was me. Because we did not get on 8 dogs in the ring particularly well, the ring judge had to check 2 groups ąt 4 dogs. I was set into the 2nd group, because I once more did not stand right at the front. So I had to consider how 2 dogs retired from the decision, before I then was in the row.

The judge checked me thoroughly and quite long. Because my 'father' had actually no ideas of exhibitions, he wanted to go back on his place already too early. The ring judge fortunately instructed my 'father' to allow to carry out the judgement, nevertheless, entirely, because she impossibly can not carry out a ranking.

Then the waiting on the decision. When the judge came to us, she only said, we might remain in the ring and wait for both other winners of the 1st group.

However, then a renewed test began, this time in the shortened procedure. Then the rank preaching: my Herrchen almost began to cry, when he heard my ranking. I was chosen with excellent to the 2nd place and might wait, in case I would have to line up then suddenly around the reserve-CAC. My 'mother' also could not take it and has congratulated me effusively.

Die Then the ranking was as follows:

      - Stormy Monday's Midnight Rambler, v1

      - Karly (-Arnau), v2

      - Inuk du Parc Saint Hubert, v3

      - Chugach's Junak Janouk, v4

      - Una Nuna's Like Wind I Go, sg, (today international Champion, congratulation

      - Laskar de Forpelet, sg

      - Kinook de Chibougamo, sg

      - Largo du Grand Combin, sg

My 'father' afterwards had to buy me to the reward a new blanket for my sleep place. Promised is promised - and he did held his word.

Holidays in Tuscany

At last one more time holidays. Time to let the legs hang and simply nothing to do. No stress, no obligations and pure pleasure.

The whole herd has gone to the Tuscany, already the 3rd time. There we did rent a house which lies on a fenced property. I could move freely if I really would have to (it was quite hot one more time, that is why I have prepared then simply for a longer peace time).

People are somehow peculiar natures, there the sweat heavy but they lie down in the blazing sun. And there someone should understand this !? Anyhow, I have preferred the cool shade and have done every day my well-deserved nap.

Während meiner Ruhezeit wurde ich nur selten gestört. Einerseits wollten meine 'Eltern' natürlich immer wieder Sehenwürdigkeiten besichtigen oder im Meer baden gehen. Da ich jedoch sehr wasserscheu bin, habe ich mich halt unter den Sonnenschirm verkrochen. Interessant war es aber allemal.

I have enjoyed the sights naturally also very much who can state then already itself, he would have piddled to the ' Inclined tower '?

In Pisa then I have been promoted also to a small sight. Some Japanese tourists have noted me on the ' Piazza dei miracoli ' and wanted to photograph me instead of the ' Inclined tower '. I sat down naturally immediately in a perfect pose and looked very ingenuous. A good impression can never damage, besides, perhaps a small reward looks out. Unfortunately, it was nothing with the reward and so I trotted disappointed with my 'Father' farther.

Then later, again back in our house, I could prove my hunting abilities. On account of a rustling in the bushes I have myself then intrepid and so quickly I could I thrown me on my victim. Each knows that one must be very fast if one wants to catch a prey, because this escapes one apart from that. Anyhow, I was very fast and have gotten my prey with a single jump. I was really proud of myself.

After I have presented this then to my nonplussed 'parents', I had to find out that the thing I have caught there can not run so quickly at all. Instead it has simply pulled its head and its limbs in its tank. All knocking, scratching and bitting did not help, against this tank I was powerless. Also I have examined my prey first of all with the nose. Sometime later the tortoise became too silly and then she showed her head, as if she wanted to say to me ' Oh - clear out and leave me in peace, you young boy'.

Then my 'father' released the tortoise and released her beyond our property again. Pitty, because gladly I would have had a race with her. Besides, I would not have had to move in this heat so quickly and would have probably still won. If she would have been faster than me, nevertheless, I would have growln at her shortly before the finish, so that she would have withdrawn frightened again into her tank and I would have still won.

Then once after the return to Switzerland the whole herd needed first a whole week to recover itself again. The people name it holidays and actually put themselves under stress all the time, so that they have scoured all sights one must see. Then they usually are all ready and need first once holidays to recover themselves from the holidays. I do not understand the world any more!

The second exhibition

After I have gotten over my holidays in the Tuscany and the subsequent drive home of approximately 10 hours, then my 'parents' 'pulled' me at the club show of the SCNH. Actually I would have had necessary some rest after this stress.

Then now, it came naturally how it had to come: by my nervousness and irritation I of course had my problems with the other present male-dogs. As we then had to go by seven into the small exhibition ring, all congeners were too close to me, that is why I then defended energetically the small territory which was entitled to each of us.

Among other things 'Self-assured appearance' was an observation which I received to hear. The exact judge's report currently is in translation, because I have got this in French (I already have some problems with German and English, so why the hell now French?). That's why I can announce here still no details.

Then after approx. 1.5 hours we seven have been judged under the severe eyes of the judge and my 'Father' seems to have learned something out of the mistakes on the occasion of the last exhibition. Anyhow, the judge did not have to call my 'Father' the second time to himself.

In spite of the nervousness and the certainly not optimal performance thereby I was valued again with excellent. However, this time it sufficed only for the 3rd place what was also not bad in case of more exact consideration actually.

The first ranked reached at the BOB, the second got at the last exhibition the CAC res.

The ranking list of the open class is as follows:

      - Stormy Monday's Midnight Rambler, v1 (nachher CAC, BOB; herzliche Gratulation)

      - H'Nanuk de Dew Line, v2

      - Karly (-Arnau), v3

      - Boreal Trails Inuk Amarok, v4

      - Laskar de Forpelet, sg

      - Loomir des Loups de Samy, sg

      - Nanuk of Arctic Inspiration, sg

      - Kiyuk de Chibougamo, g

Good-bye

Unfortunately Karly died the 16.2.2008. Exactly 12 years after his first cardriving, we put him the last time into our car. Today Karly is buried in our garden.

We keep our faithful companion in best memories.

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