Welcome to the home of the Kalkasi Pyrenean Mountain Dogs.
Kalkasi was Established in 1987 when we purchased our first Pyrenean, 'Kaspa', (Shanlimore Galaxy).
'Kaspa' introduced us to this beautiful breed. A true gentle giant.
From then on we were hooked. We began showing, moderately at first but by the time we had purchased
our second Pyrenean in 1989, 'Kalli', (Shanlimore Island Dream of Kalkasi) we could not turn back.
'Kalli' was mated to Lubenn Mr Macho in 1993 and produced 'Kara', (Kalkasi Summer Breeze) and 'Belle',
(Ch Kalkasi Summer Jade of Labellamonty).
Our 'Summer' litter.
Kalkasi was born.
'Kara', aged 13 years (in July 2006) passed away peacefully on 11th September 2006,
a date that few will ever forget. Sadly 'Belle' passed away aged 9 and a half years.
'Kalli', (Shanlimore Island Dream of Kalkasi) had a second litter in July 1996 by Pyrhaven Manuela,
our 'Island' litter.
We kept a brother and sister, (Kalkasi Island Wizard) , 'Kasey' & (Kalkasi Island Spirit), 'Kia'.
In 2000, another bitch from this litter came back to us when her owner died suddenly, this bitch was
(Kalkasi Island Magic),'Kashta'. We lost 'Kasey' aged 9 and a half just after Christmas 2005.
In March 1997 we mated 'Kara', (Kalkasi Summer Breeze) to Ch Benacia Alexander of Lukeanna.
This was our 'Breeze' litter. From this litter, 'Kasmi', (Kalkasi Enchanted Breeze) stayed with us.
In 2000, her sister, 'Ashia', (Kalkasi Whispering Breeze of Labellamony) came back to live with us.
Kasmi has had 2 litters, the first in August 2000 produced our 'Enchanted' litter, sired by
Ch Shiresoak Wizards Harvest and we kept another brother and sister, 'Kimba' & 'sKooby',
(Kalkasi Enchanted Willow & Kalkasi Enchanted Illusion).
Her second litter in July 2003 sired by Gillandant Kieren, produced a single bitch puppy, 'Keela',
We have another bitch in our kennel, brought in from the Shiresoak kennels in September 2001, 'K'tana',
(Ch Shiresoak Magical Star At Kalkasi JW), 'K'tana' was mated in July 2006 to 'Kody'and a litter was born on
18th September 2006. (see below).
A litter from 'Kimba' (Kalkasi Enchanted Willow) arrived on 05th December 2004 by Ch Laudley Dream
Supreme ('Rufus'). 5 girls and 3 boys arrived safely and 'Kimba' was a model mum, taking it all in her stride.
We had been hoping for a special blaireau dog and 'Kody' (Ch Kalkasi Willows Surprise JW ShCM) was
that dog.
However, there was a lightly coloured blaireau bitch who we nicknamed Holly and who won our hearts
through her cheeky character. Holly became known as 'Kayli' (Ch Kalkasi Misty Willow JW), both have been
successfully shown since June 2005, accompanied by their mum once she has regained her coat and
condition.
Pictures of all the puppies can be seen on our Litters page. The progress of 'Kayli', 'Kody', 'Portia' (now
owned by Janet Srodzinski - 'Rufus' owner) & 'Belle' (owned by Ian & Julia Laverty) can be followed.
We decided to repeat this mating later in early 2007 - see our 'Litters' page.
This repeat litter (our 'Dream' litter) arrived on 01st June 2007, 3 girls and 2 boys arrived safely, all blaireau
colouring.
This time we kept 'Kelsey' (Kalkasi Wishing On A Dream).
Her brother, 'Kenzo' (Kalkasi Mamiroufs Dream Boy) was exported to Sweden to join the Mamiroufs kennel
with Camilla Lundgren.
On 18th September 2006 'K'tana' (Ch Shiresoak Magical Star At Kalkasi JW) produced a litter of 10 puppies by
'Kody' (Ch Kalkasi Willows Surprise JW ShCM). From this litter we have ourselves kept a dog puppy 'Konnor'
(Kalkasi Magical Masquerade JW) and a bitch puppy 'Kismet' (Kalkasi Magical Moondancer). These 2
made their debut in the showring along with 'Maddie' (Kalkasi Magical Beauty At Desalazara JW),
'Ella' (Kalkasi Magical Flare At Penellcy) in March 2007.
We decided to mate 'Keela' (Kalkasi Free Spirit) in 2007 to 'Kody' (Ch Kalkasi Willows Surprise JW ShCM).
'Keela' produced a healthy litter of 7 by caesarian section on 03rd October 2007.
4 boys and 3 girls, all with blaireau markings. This is our 'Free' litter' We hope to have 'Kamara'
(Kalkasi Running Free), 'George' (Kalkasi Care Free), 'Digby' (Kalkasi Proud and Free) and 'Kacey'
(Kalkasi Free Fall) shown in the UK with 'Tessie' (Kalkasi Mamiroufs Born Free) going to Sweden to join 'Kenzo'.
We breed only occasionally and always with the best interests of the breed at heart.
We choose our stud dogs carefully to compliment our bitches.
Our Pyreneans are with us for life. A puppy we have bred is taken back here
without question at any time of
its life.
Ian & Yvonne are always on hand to offer any advice, guidance or help on anything
Pyrenean, or to any
Pyrenean owner or to those simply wishing to learn more about our beautiful breed. Visitors are most
welcome by prior arrangement.