Aasil's Siberian Story
What it was like...
I was driving down the highway in Gainesville Virginia, and saw a sign that said "puppies for sale" various breeds. I was looking for a Dalmatian at the time, but when the little gray and white Siberian female in the x-pen ran up to me and I looked at those pretty blue eyes and I was hooked. That was 1984 and I’ve owned Siberians since then.
What happened...
In 1992 Isis, Brandy, Dixie and I packed up everything I could fit in a 6 x 8 foot trailer, sold the rest and moved to Portland Oregon to be closer to my sister Ellen. I was single then.
In late 1993 Isis was diagnosed with diabetes and the vet suggested I get another dog to keep her company and help keep her active. A co-worker told me about the Rose City Cluster and to go and meet breeders and I could find a dog quality dog. I met quite a few breeders. Wayne Stenlund of Waymar Kennels in Woodland, Washington invited me to come and see his litter. In 1994 I purchased Waymar’s Callisto Newcombe, a gray & white blue eyed Siberian. She was considered "pet quality". Isis didn’t like her too much at first, but soon they became friends and bonded nicely. Wayne called periodically to see how things were going, and asked me if I wanted him to show her. I agreed, and he said give her a bath and get her really clean and bring her to the show site at 6:00am and he would show her. Wayne took her into the puppy class, she won a blue ribbon and I was hooked immediately in the world of showing dogs. In late 1994 Isis passed over to the Rainbow Bridge leaving me with just 1 Siberian again.
In late 1993 Isis was diagnosed with diabetes and the vet suggested I get another dog to keep her company and help keep her active. A co-worker told me about the Rose City Cluster and to go and meet breeders and I could find a dog quality dog. I met quite a few breeders. Wayne Stenlund of Waymar Kennels in Woodland, Washington invited me to come and see his litter. In 1994 I purchased Waymar’s Callisto Newcombe, a gray & white blue eyed Siberian. She was considered "pet quality". Isis didn’t like her too much at first, but soon they became friends and bonded nicely. Wayne called periodically to see how things were going, and asked me if I wanted him to show her. I agreed, and he said give her a bath and get her really clean and bring her to the show site at 6:00am and he would show her. Wayne took her into the puppy class, she won a blue ribbon and I was hooked immediately in the world of showing dogs. In late 1994 Isis passed over to the Rainbow Bridge leaving me with just 1 Siberian again.
Isis
When I bought Isis I don’t recall the breeder telling me anything about Siberians and what I was in for. Isis tested every bit of patience I had. She dug in the yard, she chewed, she dug out of the fence, she climbed the gates I put up in the house, she didn’t come when I called her, in fact she ran the other way. She basically did everything a Siberian does.
I don’t know if she had good conformation or not. I really didn’t get into showing until she was gone, but she was the love of my life and she went everywhere with me. It was the only way I could think of to keep her out of trouble!
I don’t know if she had good conformation or not. I really didn’t get into showing until she was gone, but she was the love of my life and she went everywhere with me. It was the only way I could think of to keep her out of trouble!
Callie
Even though we knew Callie was pet quality we continued to show her and picked up some ribbons here and there. I did get a RWB on her one time. But Callie’s calling came when Kenny’s (my now hubby) daughter Krystal wanted to start showing dogs. So Callie became her show dog and Krystal excelled in junior handling. It wasn’t long before Krystal was traveling to shows with Craig & Ronna Stewart as kennel help and showing dogs without us.
Sadie
In 1995, Kenny and I started dating and decided to purchase Royal's Sodasi Copper Mist. My friends thought I was crazy for getting another one of "those crazy dogs". We acquired her from Craig and Ronna Stewart, and the potato chip theory continued. Sadie never became a champion, but did retire with a 4 pt major. She was sweet and loveable. One of my girlfriends called her "Ginger" from Gilligan's Island because she is such a girly girl.
Calypso
With the help of our dear friend Jack Cole in 1999 we purchased Tobotuk’s Calypso Dance from Tom & Bonnie Brasseur of Tobotuk Siberians in Ontario, OR. She would later become our foundation bitch and our first champion. She has not crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, she is alive in her kids & grand kids here at Aasil.
What it's like now...
It's all about the dogs. Kenny often complains that there is no room in the garage for a vehicle, or any of his tools because it's filled with dog crates, dog show gear and a sled. However, the dogs are part of our lives and we love almost every minute of it.
We are a small breeding kennel located in Central OR. We exhibit in 1-4 shows a month, including All Breed shows, and Regional and National Specialties. We keep the number of dogs at a manageable level so we can spend quality time with each of them. All litters are carefully planned and discussed with our mentors. We limit our breeding to no more then 1 or 2 litters a year, and all puppies are raised in the "whelping room" in our house where they live until they are old enough to move to another part of our home.
We built a kennel in 2007 which houses six 10 X 10 runs and dog houses on concrete covered by a tin roof. The building has electricity, water, and a radio for the dog's listening enjoyment.
Hips and eyes are checked regularly on all breeding dogs. More detailed information is available on the "Litter's" page under "View our puppy placement policies". Our goal is to produce and maintain happy, healthy dogs for show and companionship.
We are a small breeding kennel located in Central OR. We exhibit in 1-4 shows a month, including All Breed shows, and Regional and National Specialties. We keep the number of dogs at a manageable level so we can spend quality time with each of them. All litters are carefully planned and discussed with our mentors. We limit our breeding to no more then 1 or 2 litters a year, and all puppies are raised in the "whelping room" in our house where they live until they are old enough to move to another part of our home.
We built a kennel in 2007 which houses six 10 X 10 runs and dog houses on concrete covered by a tin roof. The building has electricity, water, and a radio for the dog's listening enjoyment.
Hips and eyes are checked regularly on all breeding dogs. More detailed information is available on the "Litter's" page under "View our puppy placement policies". Our goal is to produce and maintain happy, healthy dogs for show and companionship.
Our mentors
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the relationship we have established with Tom & Bonnie Brasseur of Tobotuk Siberians . When we purchased Calypso from Tom & Bonnie we had no idea what an impact they would make in our lives and that they would become our mentors in the breed. We have learned so much from Tom & Bonnie I couldn’t begin to list everything. We’ve become more than just friends. We call them our "other parents" and they call us their "other kids". They’ve shared our joys, sorrows, triumphs, defeats and just about every other feeling there is. I can’t stress how important it is to get a good mentor if you begin showing dogs. Having people to run things by has helped us immensely.
Affiliated club members of:
Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club (since 2000)
Siberian Husky Club of America (since 1999)
Lower Columbia Siberian Husky Club (since 1995)
Siberian Husky Club of America (since 1999)
Lower Columbia Siberian Husky Club (since 1995)
