Kennel info

LP1 LP2 LP3 LPCh. RBM RVM RLBDM10 DKRLCh. Painted Magic Beyon the Veil ATDs OTDd STDc

About us

I was born in 1976 and have a master degree in etology from Copenhagen University. I am furthermore a licensed clicker trainer from Canis.no.

   I bought my first Aussie in 1999 - after thorough consideration. I fell so much in love with this breed that I two year later imported two puppies from USA and my first litter was born two year later again.

   Though I am a breeder of this wonderful bred, is breeding fare from the most important aspect. My dogs are first and foremost beloved pets/members of the familiey: they live in the house in one united group, no dogs are isolated in crates or kennels and I bring them to must of my daily activities.

   Both me and both dogs enjoys hiking in the nature around us, in the summer often for days at the time. I do furthermore train my dogs on a regular basis, primarely obedience but also rally, agility, herding and tracking (blood).

Breeding goals

Kennel Painted Magic have only a few, but carefully plan litter. I breed only when I my self need a pup for training or further breeding.

   I believe it possible to breed an Aussie that have the whole packet: a healthy dog with natural working and guarding instinkt and at the same time a dog with drive and will-to-please to do well in the most dog sports. It is however important to preserve a breed-typical conformation (accordingly to the original standard) and of course: a dead solid Aussie-temper. I do however NOT breed showdogs or working dog. My goal are an allround dog: a great family pet that looks like a typical Aussie has has the abilities to do well in hobby and sport activities

   I try to achieve this goal by carefully selection of the breeding stock. The breeding stock has as a minimum been cleared of HD (hip dysplasia), ED (elbow dysplasia), hypothyroidism and hereditary eye diseases, they have been approved for breeding accordingly to the Danish Kennel Clubs regulations and at least one of the parent has working achievements. DNA test and mental profil will also be conducted when ever possible.

   In order to minimies the risk of double up on weakness, do do I furthermore spend a lot of time checking pedigress for genetic weakness.

   After evaluating several blood lines and dogs from different breeders, I have found just what I have been looking for in the Mistretta and the McMatt dogs. Future litters will therefore be related to dogs from these kennels.

DKCh. Dungeon Master as a pup and as class winner at Cruft

"Terms and conditions"

Buying a pup is a matter of trust. I breed with my heart and do therefore wish the very best for pups. Please fill in the questionnaire (coming soon).  At least three references must also be provided.

   I do require the following for all potential puppy buyers:

• You keep the pup as a put and he/she lives as an integrated part of the family. No kennel og crating

• That you take at least one week off from work

• That you and the pup participate in a puppy training program

• That you have the eyes check at least twice in the pups life, around 3 and 7 year of age

• That the pups has been hip/elbow x-rayed before it is 3 years old

• That you attend a mental test if such is available in your country.

• That the pup isn't put into the trust of others or put to sleep without my approval

• You stay in touch at least once a year

All pups are sold at the age of 10 weeks primarily on co-ownership.

   The puppies have been thoroughly evaluated for temper, structure and workingabilities and will based on this be matched with their future owners. I do not sell pup based on color or tail lenghts! New owners are told which pup they are offered to buy at the age of about 8 weeks.

   The puppy are sold with

• Pedigree from the Danish Kennel Club (FCI)

• Health and eye check at 8 weeks

• ISO chip

• The first shot

• Pet passport

• Three treatment against worms

• a puppy "book" with info and pictures of the pup, parents and littermates

• Food for the first couple of weeks

Elessar of Erendil - allround working dog with "style and structure"

Growing up

The pups spends the first three weeks of their life secured from the rest of my dogs. Visitors are not allowed during this period but socialization is already begun by handling the pups on a daily basis. Buyers - and guests- are however most welcome to visit the pups as often as they like when they are three weeks old, the transition to the new home will then be a lot easier for the pup.

   The pups are offered the first solid food at the age of 2½ to 3 weeks. I have chosen to give them a mixture of both raw and quality kibbles, I do thereby hope that the possible transfer to kibbles in the new home not will be a totally chock for them.

   Objects of different types, shapes and so on will also be introduced at this age, for example balls, toys, but also larger object that may seem frightening, that can move and/or make noises.

   At the age of three weeks the pups will also slowly be transfered to the puppy-pen in the sitting room. Here in the centre of the family they can get use to being a dog in a modern family and not at least being a member of a larger dog group. By living in a - stabile - group with at least two bitches and a dog the pups are learning one of the most important lessons in a dogs life: to be a dog and learn to communicate with other dogs.

The puppy-pen will from the age of 4-4½ weeks be "transformed" to a real playpen with different kinds of obstacles and other challenges. These obstacles shall - in a safe way - promote coordination, balance and curiosity. In this age the pup will, depending on the weather, be given the change of getting outside and when they are comfortable I start the house breaking.

   5 weeks old the pups will be introduced to a small harnest and will be taken their first "walk" down the road a week later - if they are ready. 8 weeks old we take them for a walk in a quiet suburban neighborhood and 9 weeks old in the city. The pups will at this age be completely use to the car.

You are most welcome to contact me if you have any question.