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Ahsoka

Aus Ch Neut Ch Magpielane Morning Song  (AI) CCD RE JDX SD SPD ONYX ET JC WPD
Magpielane Morning Song
Ahsoka smiling
Ahsoka stacked for the show ring
Ahsoka howling
Ahsoka running in the backyard

Soakie Venom

Ahsoka, or "Soaks" as she is more affectionately known is the Finnish Lapphund who made Shell fall in love with Finnish Lapphunds! Soaks has always had the spirit of a puppy, with so much energy and joy it just exudes out of her. Don't tell Ahsoka that she's supposed to be an "old lady" now, because she still thinks she's 2 years old! Although she has started to slow down at the ripe age of 12, she is still always up and ready for action, especially if it involves food! 
Soaks has always shown a strong aptitude for a number of dog sports and has succeeded and thrived in every challenge I've thrown at her. She has competed in obedience, rally obedience, flyball, agility, tracking, endurance, backpacking, herding, lure coursing and online trick work. She also competed in the show ring. She absolutely lives for training and learning new things, and being a massive foodie and extremely handler focused has helped her grasp new concepts and sports rapidly.
Soaks' favourite sport is flyball. She is the easiest dog to run, able to be handled by anyone, run anywhere in the order and onto any dog. She has been handled by almost everyone at the clubs we have raced with and she is the ultimate beginner 'point and shoot' dog. Even 2yo toddlers are able to run her!
Soaks is well and truly a shared member of both Nik and Shell's family, having spent a couple of years living with Shell after Nik was required to work interstate and overseas. Nik will be forever grateful that Shell opened up her home to our special girl.

Soaks now retired after enjoying a ripper of a sports career and now lives the high life as gazebo security, couch warmer and cuddle queen. She still loves going for long walks and cracking out her tricks whenever food is on offer!

Vital Stats

ANKC Registered Number: 3100207321
Microchip: 961001000018749
Colour: Black & Tan
DOB: 17th July 2008
​Height: 45cm at the withers
​Bred By: P Francis - Magpielane Kennels
Owned By: N Boyd - Pawformance
Lives with: Nik (Adelaide)
Portrait of Magpielane Morning Song
Ahsoka and Jedi next to the lake
Ahsoka's signature howl
Ahsoka with Nik
Squiggle and Ahsoka together
Side profile of Magpielane Morning Song
Portrait of Ahsoka

Health Testing

Hips: Untested
Elbows: Untested
​Eyes: Clear (October 2015)
prcd-PRA: Clear
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: Untested
GSD-II (Pompes): Untested

My Dad | Tarka

 Fjallfarmens Ummiko (Imp Swe)
Fjallfarmens Ummiko
Fjallfarmens Ummiko
Tarka is a gorgeous boy with a sweet temperament. He is an absolute snuggler and loves being around people for the chance of a pat.

Hips: 0/0 | Elbows: 0/0 | Eyes: Clear (2007) | prcd-PRA: Carrier

My Mum | Winter

Magpielane Alkutalvi
Magpielane Alkutalvi
Magpielane Alkutalvi
The apple didn't fall far from the tree with Soaks and her mum, Winter. The same sweet expression and same sweet personality, Winter is a bundle of fun and loves her people.

Hips: 5/5 | Elbows: 0/0 | Eyes: Clear (2008) | prcd-PRA: Clear

My Pedigree

Magpielane Morning Song
(Australia)

"Ahsoka"
Fjällfarmens Ummiko
(Sweden)

"Tarka"
Fjällfarmens Brune Baloo
(Sweden)
Nepukatin Elmeri-Iisakki Fidelis Orfeus
Nepukatin Alviita
Ikimuiston Dulin Risukarhin Gairi
Ikimuiston Almmirievda
Black Blossom Miss Toffee
(Sweden)
Staalon Davy Pilvipolun Monimuu
Fihtolas Sannikki
Fjällfarmens Saimi Kristallens Ailu
Saike
Magpielane Alkutalvi
(Australia)

"Winter"
Fjällfarmens Raimo
(Sweden)
Fjällfarmens Janos Jäkäläkummun Pakkaasukko
Fidelis Odelma
Fjällfarmens Girjes Fjällfarmens Murska
Gieris
Terhakan Utu Leena
(Finland)
Taapanterin Hulivili Taapanterin Arska
Madonna
Kuurakuonon Bomperibossa
(Finland)
Orso-Farm Sompa
Benita
Fjällfarmens Brune Baloo
Fjällfarmens Brune Baloo
Black Blossom Miss Toffee
Black Blossom Miss Toffee
Fjällfarmens Raimo
Fjällfarmens Raimo
Terhakan Utu Leena
Terhakan Utu Leena

I Train and Compete In:

Ahsoka gaiting in the show ring
Conformation Showing
Ahsoka doing heel work for obedience
Obedience
Ahsoka doing rally o
Rally Obedience
Ahsoka doing agility
Agility
Ahsoka Herding
Herding
Ahsoka completing the Dogs NSW Endurance Test
Endurance
Ahsoka Lure Coursing
Lure Coursing
Ahsoka in her backpack during a hike
Backpacking
Ahsoka doing flyball
Flyball
Ahsoka tracking
Tracking
Ahsoka jumping for trick dog
Trick Dog
Picture
Conditioning & Fitness

Show Ring Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund stacked for the show ring
Titles Gained: 
​
Australian Champion (Ch)
​Neuter Champion (Neut Ch)
Soaks achieved both her Australian Championship and her Neuter Championship during her show days, but she is now well retired from the show ring, preferring to cheer her buddies on from the sidelines!
  • 4th September 2016 | Bairnsdale & District | L. Rowles (NSW) | Neuter in Group
  • 3rd September 2016 | Bairnsdale & District | L. Watson (Vic) | Runner Up to Neuter in Group
  • 2nd September 2016 | East Gippsland KC | L. Stevens (ACT) | Runner Up to Neuter in Group
  • 18th July 2015 | North of the Harbour | J. McFarlane (South Africa) | Neuter in Group
  • 17th July 2015 | North of the Harbour | G. Nymann (Denmark) | Neuter in Show
  • ​17th November 2012 | ​Buladelah Show Society | S. M. Lane (NSW) | Neuter in Group
  • ​26th November 2011 | ​Hills Dog Club | G. Blyth (NSW) | Neuter in Group
  • April 2011 | Sydney Royal Show | L. F. Ribas Silba (Brazil) | Neuter in Group
  • 13th August 2010 | Melbourne Royal Show | C. Fernandez-Renau (Spain) | 1st Open Bitch
  • 7th April 2010 | Sydney Royal Show | N. Karlsdotter (Sweden) | 1st Intermediate Bitch
  • February 2010 | Canberra Royal Show | E. Mincey (Canada) | 1st Intermediate Bitch
  • 11th April 2009 | Sydney Royal Show | G. Bodegard (Sweden) | Reserve Bitch Challenge
  • 11th April 2009 | Sydney Royal Show | G. Bodegard (Sweden) | Reserve Puppy of the Day
  • 29th February 2009 | Canberra Royal Show | R. Shoreman (Canada) | Bitch Challenge & Runner up to Best of Breed
  • 8 March 2009 | Bathurst Royal Show | F. Matthews (Qld) | Bitch Challenge & Runner up to Best of Breed

Obedience Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund doing heelwork
Titles Gained: 
Community Companion Dog (CCD)
Soaks loves obedience, even now at 12, she loves to bang out a sweet heelwork pattern... Unfortunately she also thinks that stays are the most boring thing in the world, often expressing her displeasure by howling in the middle of a down stay - during a trial. For this reason we decided to take a step away from the formal obedience trialling ring recognising that it was unfair on the other trialling dogs. Soaks' talents are much better suited to Rally Obedience where she doesn't have to do stupid things like lying still for 3 minutes.
  • 9th May 2015 | Hills Dog Club Inc | K. Arkins (NSW) | 91/100 | CCD Title Gained
  • 29th May 2011 | Newcastle All Breeds | P. Ohm (NSW) | 85/100 + 4th Place
  • 29th May 2011 | Newcastle All Breeds | O. Ohm (NSW) | 95/100 + 2nd Place

Rally-O Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund doing rally o
Titles Gained: 
Rally Novice (RN)
Rally Advance (RA)
​Rally Excellent (RE)
Soaks and Rally were a match made in heaven! She started her Rally career competing in the first ever Rally trial in NSW in 2012 and quickly moved up the levels between other sporting commitments. She thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and constant surprises of the various courses. She is now retired from Rally.
  • 3rd January 2015 | Manly & District | T. Freizer | 91/100 + 2nd Place | RE Title Gained
  • 23rd August 2014 | Central Coast | D. Strong | 77/100 + 2nd Place
  • 23rd August 2014 | Central Coast | A. Rebstein | 72/100 + 2nd Place
  • 11th August 2013 | Deerbush | S. Hutchins | 91/100 | RA Title Gained
  • 11th August 2013 | Deerbush | J. Walder | 84/100
  • 8th December 2012 | Wollondilly All Breeds | R. Probert | 87/100
  • 29th April 2012 | Northern Suburbs | T. Freizer | 98/100 | RN Title Gained
  • 28th January 2012 | Hills Dog Club | T. Freizer | 98/100
  • 7th January 2012 | Manly & District | R. Probert | 94/100 + 4th Place 

Agility Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund doing agility
Titles Gained: 
Jumping Dog (JD)
Jumping Dog Excellent (JDX)
Snooker Dog (SD)
Strategic Pairs Dog (SPD)
Soaks adores agility and is such a fun dog to handle! Though if she could speak, she would tell you about having to bark at me when my handling is not up to her standards! Of course with Soaks' increasing age, we are monitoring her for the right time to hit the retirement button. It will be a sad day when Soaks steps into an agility ring for the last time.
  • ​JD title gained with multiple placings
  • JDX title gained with multiple 1st placings
  • SPD title gained with a 1st placing (all heights)​
  • SD title gained with multiple placings (all heights)​
  • Fastest Round in Trial, Gippsland Obedience Dog Club Agility Trial, 2016
  • Trial Champion, Gippsland Obedience Dog Club Agility Trial, 2016

Flyball Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund doing flyball
Titles Gained: 
Flyball Dog (FD)
Flyball Dog Excellent (FDX)
Flyball Dog Champion (FDCh)
Australian Flyball Champion (AFCH)
Flyball Master (FM)
Flyball Master Excellent (FMX)
​Flyball Master Champion (FMCh)
Flyball Master Champion - ONYX (ONYX)

I remember hearing about Flyball for the first time and thinking I didn't need another sport to get involved in - we were busy enough! Fortunately for Soaks, I decided to give it a go anyway and the rest is history! It is by far Soaks' favourite activity and she is an absolute joy to run! She's so easy, I can run her with verbal cues only, while my arms are occupied by holding a small child! I sometimes wonder why I'm even needed at all!
  • 10th February 2018 | Maximum Velocity | 5th Place | ONYX Title Gained​
  • 3rd July 2016 | DogsACT Spectacular | 3rd Place | Dog of the Division
  • 23-24th April 2016 | Hastings Flyball | 3rd Place | FMCh Title Gained
  • 21st November 2015 | Fun in the Sun | 1st Place | Champion of Champions
  • 5th July 2015 | PICSI Emily Turns 21 | 2nd Place | FMX Title Gained
  • 7th June 2015 | ACT State Titles | 1st | Champion of Champions
  • 28th February - 1st March 2015 | 2015 Flyball National Championships | 1st Place | National Champions
  • 7th February 2015 | Nowra Agricultural Show | 1st Place | Runner Up to Champion of Champions
  • 5th October 2014 | Boorowa Irish Fling | 3rd Place | Leon Barton Medal
  • 15th September 2013 | A Psycho Comes of Age | 2nd Place | FM Title Gained
  • ​15th May 2011 | Dapto Dishlickers | 3rd Place | AFCh Title Gained
  • 10th October 2010 | Dishlicker Drags | 2nd Place | FDCh Title Gained
  • 27-28th February 2010 | Canberra Royal Show | 1st Place | FD Title Gained + FDX Title Gained

Herding Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund herding sheep
Certificates Gained: 
Herding Instinct Certificate (HIC)
While Soaks has gained her Herding Instinct Test, her desire to work with sheep was squashed by a herding instructor we unfortunately came across, who did not understand Lapphunds and their temperaments.
  • 3rd May 2009 | Working Dog Club of NSW | P. Finlayson | Herding Instinct Certificate

Endurance Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund finishing the ANKC endurance test
Titles Gained: 
Endurance Test (ET)
Soaks' herding test sure was memorable - making the trip all the way to Grafton in the middle of winter so it was nice and cold! Soaks did a beautiful job and she was so calm, relaxed and ready for her ET that her heart rate and temperature literally didn't change between any of her vet checks before, during and after the ET.
  • 10th July 2011 | Grafton Dog Obedience Club | B. Nobbs |  ET Qualified | ET Title Gained​

Lure Coursing Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund lure coursing
Titles Gained: 
Junior Courser (JC)
Soaks had a short career in Lure Coursing. She absolutely loved it and had good agility and follow, but given the requirement to turn sharply on her now ageing joints, she is retired from the sport.
  • 3rd September 2017 | NSWLCA | L. Perry | 160/200 
  • 9th July 2017 | NSWLCA | P. Hewitt | 161/200
  • 27th September 2015 | Dogs NSW Sporting Committee | S. Mueller & J. Lewington 157/200 | JC Title Gained
  • 23rd August 2015 | Dogs NSW Sporting Committee | C. McDonald & B. Paintain | 157/200

Backpacking Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund backpacking with Dexter
Titles Gained: 
Working Pack Dog (WPD)
Soaks completed her WPD title in 2017. She did a great job keeping up with the likes of Dexter and Solo, however it would be unfair on her at her age to ask her to compete at the WPDX level, so she has been retired from packing. On our family hikes she is not asked to carry anything but the wind in her hair.
  • 13th August 2017 | AMCNSW | N. Church | 16km | WPD Title Gained
  • 12th August 2017 | AMCNSW | N. Church | 16km
  • 30th July 2017 | AMCNSW | N. Church | 16km
  • 29th July 2017 | AMCNSW | N. Church | 16km

Tracking Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund tracking
Titles Gained: 
Embracing the opportunity to start tracking training while living on acreage, Soaks easily took to the sport and developed strong article indications. Unfortunately we are now living in the 'burbs and have little time to dedicate to the sport.
  • 16th July 2016 | Gippsland ODC Inc. | R. Tester | Track 1 Pass (Good)

Trick Dog Highlights

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund doing trick dog
Accreditations Gained: 
Novice Trick Dog (NTD)
Before ANKC started trick trials, Soaks completed trick work online.
  • May 2018 | DMWYD Novice Trick Dog Title Gained
  • June 2020 | DMWYD Intermediate Trick Dog Title Gained
  • June 2020 | DMWYD Advanced Trick Dog Title Gained

Accreditations

Ahsoka the finnish lapphund doing therapy work for Delta Therapy Dogs
Accreditations Gained: 
Delta Therapy Dog
With Soaks' beautiful gentle temperament it made perfect sense to get her accredited as a Delta Therapy Dog. She passed the test easily and was approved to work with young children. She and I visited a local nursing home, enjoying all the pats and doing a few tricks for large groups! These days we unfortunately don't have time to do therapy work.
  • Delta Therapy Dog (Accredited 2010 - Retired 2012)
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