Eddie & Joyce Stephenson
JEMNESS GDSs
When it started
Our first involvement in dogs together was in 1970 when we purchased a Lexicade Marksman daughter (Jess) and in 1982 a long coat bitch Jemma (Ch Amulree Heiko Grandaughter). Both were purchased as pets. We combined the names of our first two bitches for our Affix which we applied for and was granted in 1991
Showing
The first animal to be campaigned at championship show level was
Kemnad Babsi (in partnership), she was shown with some success and
was our first Two Day National winner (at our first attempt!);
1st Special Yearling Bitch 1990.
Starting our own Kennel
When the breeders of Kemnad Babsi. Sue & Tony Scott , mated Babsi's dam to Cello vom Aschera, Eddie asked for pick of bitches because he wanted a brood bitch , the showmg would have been a bonus. We got exactly what we wanted , namely Kemmad Dannielle "Danni", a large, strong , very glamorous female, slighty stretched with an absolutley fabulous character. Her first liner to Mirko von Batu produced a fantastic male, "Buster" unfortunately he only bad one testicle. For her next litter Joyce chose the then two year old CH Lindanvale Vegas as choice of sire. We got Jemness Atlas ,( Freddi) Vegas, (Red) got more studs , the rest is history.
Breeding
We do not breed that much, 3 pups in the last 4years because we prefer to take something from a litter that are the right ones and are available, we haven't done too bad so far !!
Jemness Atlas ," Freddi "was the first male to be campaigned with the JEMNESS affix , Ch Markoy Elko at Jemness was our second, Tyeglen Donny at Jemness , "ULK" the third. These are the only animals we have campaigned at Championship show level and hopefully the next youngster, Mirrwood Nikki will follow in their footprints
Favourites
We like and admire many animals , but our favourites are:
At Home
Male Ch Ariomwood High and Mighty
Female Ch Gayvilles Xera /Ch Catja of
Vornlante
Youngsters which have made an impression
Males Ch Rosehurst Chris/ Bedwins Barry
Abroad:
Joyce
Male Mark vom Haus Beck
Female Vanta von der Wienerau
Eddie
Male Mark vom Haus Beck
Female Uschi vom Arlett
Kennels at home that have produced the type we have been impressed
by
LINDANVALE-MIDDROSS-and of late GAYVILLE
Moments to remember
Seeing Uran leading his progeny for the last time, a privilege to see such a legend, seeing Eiko in the big ring at Crufts 1998
Advice to Newcomers
Look, Listen, Learn But NEVER be afraid to do your own thing!!
Joyce & Eddie Stephenson
