APRIL 2022
Look who has arrived from Hungary - our beautiful new boy - Weaver Bull's Steppenwolf - Wolf to us - fantastic pedigree from Mystyle/Ocobo and Von Teufelhole - hoping for great things for the future! Pictures are on the day of his arrival from Hungary - he was vey bemused but soon settled in and is already being a cheeky monkey!
Look who has arrived from Hungary - our beautiful new boy - Weaver Bull's Steppenwolf - Wolf to us - fantastic pedigree from Mystyle/Ocobo and Von Teufelhole - hoping for great things for the future! Pictures are on the day of his arrival from Hungary - he was vey bemused but soon settled in and is already being a cheeky monkey!
MARCH 2022
We're off to Crufts with Dexter - Claytonmoor Dexter Gordon - we're so excited and have high hopes! Wish us luck! Dexter wasn't placed but gave a good account of himself.
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022
We are adding to our show team - we have a repeat mating of our frenchies Dexter and Clemmie with pups due mid-February - please do contact me to be added to the waiting list. We are hoping there's a show winner in the litter - we have Violet from the last litter - she is proving very successful in the show ring. Hot on the heels of Clemmie we have a repeat mating of Chilli and Treasureabull Peak Blinders. As a result of my poor health - I wasn't able to add to my showtime - but this year - I will be keeping a boy and girl for our forthcoming show team. Chilli delivered 8 pups naturally and we hope for the same this time.
We're off to Crufts with Dexter - Claytonmoor Dexter Gordon - we're so excited and have high hopes! Wish us luck! Dexter wasn't placed but gave a good account of himself.
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022
We are adding to our show team - we have a repeat mating of our frenchies Dexter and Clemmie with pups due mid-February - please do contact me to be added to the waiting list. We are hoping there's a show winner in the litter - we have Violet from the last litter - she is proving very successful in the show ring. Hot on the heels of Clemmie we have a repeat mating of Chilli and Treasureabull Peak Blinders. As a result of my poor health - I wasn't able to add to my showtime - but this year - I will be keeping a boy and girl for our forthcoming show team. Chilli delivered 8 pups naturally and we hope for the same this time.
December 2021
New kids on the block - these are our surprise arrivals - from Freida and Dexter - born 10 December 2021 - both males - currently Ant & Dec!!
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New kids on the block - these are our surprise arrivals - from Freida and Dexter - born 10 December 2021 - both males - currently Ant & Dec!!
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June 2021 Dexter qualifying for Crufts 2022 - delighted with his achievements and Shannon's first outing - Shannon has been amazing - Im thrilled with our new team!
November 2020 - Our beautiful Champion sired Frenchie - Clementine Rose - on 25 November 2020 has had her first and only litter of beautiful French bulldogs. This is our first litter and we are hoping we have a Crufts qualifier in there - I cant wait to see them grow! Update we have kept our beautiful Violetta - shes stunning!
Chilli's Peppers 13 July 2020 - 3 girls and 2 boys
Friday 11 October 2019 - Lois gives birth to her fabulous litter - 6 pups - 3 girls and 3 boys
SHOWING 2019
MyMay 2019 - Here we go with Show Season - we had a fantastic day at the Anglesey Canine Show - Chilli showed by Sophie Blakley and Dexter showed by both Sophie and Eve Blakeley had great success. Chilli won 1st AV Utility Post Grad; 3rd AV Anglesey - Dexter won 2nd in YKC 6-12 and 4th in AV Anglesey. Such a lovely day in the clear beautiful air of Anglesey - great start!
April 2019 Pug pups have started to go out all over the country - one to Scotland - One to Lutterworth - one to Preston - one to London - with two of the babies - Mr Purple - now Pugsy and Miss Orange - staying within the team. February 2019 On a brighter note we have had a lovely litter of 6 pugs from Popi our Roxmarr girl and Valentino our Britishglory Dominant black boy - both parents are health tested or hereditary clear of PDE/PKV plus DM and Valentino is DNA tested Dominant Black. Pups - 3 girls and 3 boys - are doing really well now that Popi has remembered they are hers! December 2018 We tragically lost the wonderful Belle Star and her 6 pups during the last days of her pregnancy. This has been so devastating as she was a homebred girl and we still have her mother Lily with us. The pregnancy was overseen by a Bulldog Breed Council vet but it just goes to show that even with all the experience I have and support - things can go drastically wrong. October 2018 All pups now sold from Rani and Max's repeat litter - all gone to lovely homes! Now onto the next! |
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27 July 2018 Leeds Championship Show
Finally the day has come - an Abifinstar homebred bulldog has qualified for Crufts! Today we were thrilled when Chilli - Abifinstar Viva Las Vegas handled by Duncan Munro was placed 3rd in Puppy bitch - to me it’s like qualifying for the Olympics! So thrilled and looking forward to March next year!
Finally the day has come - an Abifinstar homebred bulldog has qualified for Crufts! Today we were thrilled when Chilli - Abifinstar Viva Las Vegas handled by Duncan Munro was placed 3rd in Puppy bitch - to me it’s like qualifying for the Olympics! So thrilled and looking forward to March next year!
JUNE 03 2018 = BULLDOG DAY NEWARK
A fantastic day was had by all - despite alleged rain - it never appeared - instead we had a very pleasant day - the team from Finstar Kennels, alongside Bill Simpson - ran the Fun Events - thrilled with the attendance - on the day itself I believe there were over 450 bulldogs that came through the gate.
There are some outstanding thank you's - thanks to Duncan for driving - thanks to Megan Blakeley and Julie Munro for joining the Fun Class team with me and Bill Simpson and thanks to Jessica Sankey for holding the fort! The best of all - Leo handled by Duncan won most handsome dog and went on to win Best in Show!!!! Thanks to Judge Yvonne Pannifer - Such a fantastic, happy, friendly day out!
A fantastic day was had by all - despite alleged rain - it never appeared - instead we had a very pleasant day - the team from Finstar Kennels, alongside Bill Simpson - ran the Fun Events - thrilled with the attendance - on the day itself I believe there were over 450 bulldogs that came through the gate.
There are some outstanding thank you's - thanks to Duncan for driving - thanks to Megan Blakeley and Julie Munro for joining the Fun Class team with me and Bill Simpson and thanks to Jessica Sankey for holding the fort! The best of all - Leo handled by Duncan won most handsome dog and went on to win Best in Show!!!! Thanks to Judge Yvonne Pannifer - Such a fantastic, happy, friendly day out!
MAY 2018 - Our fantastic healthy boy Leo is awarded Bronze, Silver and GOLD Bulldog Breed Health Certificates - we are OVER THE MOON! A massive bonus is that Leo as shown by Duncan gained 3rd in Post Graduate Dog and the Birmingham Championship show - NOW HE'S OFF TO CRUFTS 2019
May 2018 - Pups arrived from Leo and Lois - one white/red girl and one red/white boy and a repeat mating from Max and Raani - 5 girls of which 3 are available (see puppy page for details of both litters.
April 2018 - Blackpool & Fylde Bulldog Show
Leo won 2nd in Novice Dog and 3rd in Post Graduate Dog
Chilli won 2nd in Minor Puppy Bitch and Puppy Bitch
March 2018 - Northern Championship Show
Leo won 1st in Novice Dog and Chilli, at her first outing, got shortlisted to the last 7 in a very large class - well done Jess and Chilli
Critique from Linda Martin (Calibra) Judge at the show
""(1) Findlay-Stankovic's Wolfram I Love You Love Me At Abifinstar R/W correct brick head with wide flat skull & good strength of foreface, good width, turn & upsweep of jaw, dark eyes, open nostrils, a little long cast in body, enough tail, moved OK. ""
January 2018 - Manchester Championship Show
Leo was placed 4th in Post Graduate Dog
Winter 2017/8 - This has been a challenging time as Halton Borough Council had deemed that we needed a licence and we were inspected and have had to make some alterations. We're just awaiting our further inspection and will then become fully licensed (as well as being KC Assured Breeders). The Law is changing in October 2018 so, in any event, it will be necessary to be licensed by the Council.
Leo was placed 4th in Post Graduate Dog
Winter 2017/8 - This has been a challenging time as Halton Borough Council had deemed that we needed a licence and we were inspected and have had to make some alterations. We're just awaiting our further inspection and will then become fully licensed (as well as being KC Assured Breeders). The Law is changing in October 2018 so, in any event, it will be necessary to be licensed by the Council.
18 September 2017 - Belle and Leo have had a litter of 7 pups - all doing well! See the puppy page for a puppy fix!
October 3 2016 - Raani and Maximus have pups due - fingers crossed we get a fit and healthy litter!
25 September 2016
Leonidas - Wolfram I love you love me @ Abifinstar at the Manchester and Counties Bulldog Club show won 2nd in Puppy Dog - thanks so much to Lynne Rudd for keeping him in such beautiful condition and for helping me take Leo on this journey!
Not forgetting that our beautiful girl Carasmel Miss Hot Legs passed in Bulldog Breed Council Bronze certificate!
Leonidas - Wolfram I love you love me @ Abifinstar at the Manchester and Counties Bulldog Club show won 2nd in Puppy Dog - thanks so much to Lynne Rudd for keeping him in such beautiful condition and for helping me take Leo on this journey!
Not forgetting that our beautiful girl Carasmel Miss Hot Legs passed in Bulldog Breed Council Bronze certificate!
4 September 2016
At his 2nd outing at the City of Birmingham Championship Show, Leonidas - Wolfram I love you love me @ Abifinstar won 3rd in Puppy Dog and QUALIFIED FOR CRUFTS!! We are thrilled to bits!! Thanks to Gail Parry for showing him.
At his 2nd outing at the City of Birmingham Championship Show, Leonidas - Wolfram I love you love me @ Abifinstar won 3rd in Puppy Dog and QUALIFIED FOR CRUFTS!! We are thrilled to bits!! Thanks to Gail Parry for showing him.
7 July 2016
Finstar Kennels have just undergone their second inspection to remain members of the Assured Breeder Scheme. We are honoured to be members of this scheme - we abide by Kennel Club rules - have no fear of inspections because we know we keep our dogs well and believe it's the best way to have a voice in the canine community. We are awaiting results of the inspection and will share the outcome with you when we know!
Finstar Kennels have just undergone their second inspection to remain members of the Assured Breeder Scheme. We are honoured to be members of this scheme - we abide by Kennel Club rules - have no fear of inspections because we know we keep our dogs well and believe it's the best way to have a voice in the canine community. We are awaiting results of the inspection and will share the outcome with you when we know!
10TH ANNIVERSARY BULLDOG DAY - NEWARK SUNDAY 5 JUNE 2016
As a Committee member of the Blackpool & Fylde Bulldog Club - I volunteered to help out at Bulldog Day - if you've never been you must go - it was a fantastic day - so well run - well attended - Vicky Collins Natrass is a LEGEND - this lady is a powerhouse organising us - arranging us - pulling off one of the best days in the Bulldog calendar. Here are some great photos - everybody thoroughly enjoyed - jump on the Bulldog Day facebook page to see it all - you just have to go next year!
As a Committee member of the Blackpool & Fylde Bulldog Club - I volunteered to help out at Bulldog Day - if you've never been you must go - it was a fantastic day - so well run - well attended - Vicky Collins Natrass is a LEGEND - this lady is a powerhouse organising us - arranging us - pulling off one of the best days in the Bulldog calendar. Here are some great photos - everybody thoroughly enjoyed - jump on the Bulldog Day facebook page to see it all - you just have to go next year!
May 2015:
Carasmel Miss Hot Legs
Breaking news - we have had a new addition to our Kennel - the gorgeous Carasmel Miss Hot Legs (Lois). Lois is sired by Ricatori King Of Meljane and Carasmel Ezmerelda is her Dam. She has an excellent pedigree with her father being both Junior Champion and Champion of Spain and her Grandfather is the Spanish and UK Champion Meljane Bulldogs Kingwilliam. Meljane Bulldogs Kingwilliam is a stunning dog and was Reserve BOY 2013 amongst his other accolades. He's also litter brother to Meljane Bulldogs King Edward who won Crufts in 2015. Thanks to Sue and Phil from Carasmel Bulldogs for entrusting us with this lovely girl. We are going to be showing her in the near future. Photos to follow
Carasmel Miss Hot Legs
Breaking news - we have had a new addition to our Kennel - the gorgeous Carasmel Miss Hot Legs (Lois). Lois is sired by Ricatori King Of Meljane and Carasmel Ezmerelda is her Dam. She has an excellent pedigree with her father being both Junior Champion and Champion of Spain and her Grandfather is the Spanish and UK Champion Meljane Bulldogs Kingwilliam. Meljane Bulldogs Kingwilliam is a stunning dog and was Reserve BOY 2013 amongst his other accolades. He's also litter brother to Meljane Bulldogs King Edward who won Crufts in 2015. Thanks to Sue and Phil from Carasmel Bulldogs for entrusting us with this lovely girl. We are going to be showing her in the near future. Photos to follow
April 2015
18 April 2015
We are pleased to announce that our lovely Jeanie has finally had her first litter! She has had two gorgeous girls - Demelza and Verity - sired by our very own Abifinstar Mally the Kid owned by Andrew and Cheryl Leach. We are pleased to say that girls are developing nicely - they are not for sale as they are extremely precious to us - the mark the start of the Abifinstar line - their grandsire is the one and only Ch Kingrock Captain Cook and we expect great things for them in the future. We are hoping to get them out showing - something that we aspire to but due to my health it's not been possible. However, things are about to change and we hope to move into the show world shortly.
March 2015
I attended the AGM and was invited to join the committee of the Blackpool & Fylde Bulldog Club - I'm honoured to join - am looking forward to working with the Committee to put on our dog shows and raise our profile.
December 2014
Maximus has sired a fantastic litter of 8 puppies - 5 boys and 3 girls - all red and white and all doing very well. Ready to leave 8 February 2014 - please contact me for full details.
October 2014
We welcome our new baby - Marina the Pug - she's currently winning the award for the naughtiest pug on the plane
August 2014
All the pups have now gone to their new homes (Lily's 2nd litter). We have the pleasure of keeping Belle Star and Calamity Jane - ie Belle & Raani.... so gorgeous and we love them to death.
Jun 2014
The Bulldog Breed Council now have a Bronze and Silver award scheme for health checks - very useful in terms of Breeding stock. We already health check our dogs and our breeding stock are DNA tested in relation to HUU. Any attempt to improve the quality and health of Bulldogs is welcomed by us - healthy dog = happy owner.
May 2014
21 May 2014: We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of 9 puppies - 5 boys and 4 girls - please see the puppy page for full details.
We are anxiously awaiting the imminent arrival of our litter between Lily Byerleigh Pearly Girl and Champion Kingrock Captain Cook JW. Lily has been scanned by the lovely Jill Tustain - Jill has a very successful sheep scanning business in North Wales and is very experienced - Jill could see 8 pups and estimates their arrival from 22 May onwards! We are very excited!
April 2014
11 April 2014: It is great regret that Finstar Kennels have to announce the tragic news that Maisie, the Mum of our recent Bulldog Litter, passed away suddenly when the pups were 16 days old. We thank Ashcroft Vets, Frodsham - in particular Alison - who tried everything to save her. We are currently spending all our time ensuring that the puppies remain thriving and healthy.
March 2014
31 March 2014: Perla has had a return visit to Teaseltail - this time she has been mated with Teaseltail Fly by Night - we are awaiting news of pregnancy - if she is in pup - pups will be due June 2014. update: no puppies
26 March 2014: We are delighted to announce that Maisie (Brontemay Diamond Jubilee) sired by our own Maximus (Onthebull a bit Above) gave birth to a fantastic litter of 7 chubby, health Bulldog puppies - see pictures on our available puppy page.
24 March 2014: We are pleased to annouce that Lily (Byerleigh Pearly Girl) has been mated with Ch Kingrock Captain Cook - we are expecting this exceptional litter at the end of May - please contact me to register on our waiting list.
We went off to Crufts and watched the fantastic Ch Kingrock Captain Cook win Best of Breed and the Utility Group - we are excited as we are going to use Captain as a mate for Lily (Byerleigh Pearly Girl) in the near future.
January 2014
Maisie (Brontemay Diamond Jubilee) has been mated with our own Maximus (Onthebull A bit above) - delivery expected end of March 2014 - to register an interest contact me.
5 January 2014: We are pleased to announce that Paloma (Lewdiam Black Envy) Sired by Rafaelo (Seshafy Pharoah Sneferu) gave birth to 3 lovely male pups. Pups have all been sold to love homes.
2013
November 2013
1/2 November 2013 - Paloma (Lewdiam Black Envy) and Rafaelo (Seshafy Pharoah Sneferu) have had a repeat mating - if all goes well pups due New Year's Eve! Rafaelo is a proven stud and is available to KC Registered Pug bitches.
1/2 Novembe 2013 - Jeanie (Guinevere's Secret) and Maximus (Onthebull A Bit Above) have been mated - both novices but fingers crossed all will be well. Jeanie is sired by Rhydescroseau Stargazer who himself is sired by Ch Saintgeorges Flash Harry at Bandapart and Maximus is from the famous Onthebull kennels and his Grandsire is the magnificent Ch Gemelia Jensen. Jeanie is a lovely brindle and white and Maximus a traditional well built Red and white - it will be interesting to see the outcome of this mating.
3rd November 2013 - We had the most fantastic news from Rachael Mottershead - Diamondzanne - our self-bred pup (dam Lewdiam Black Insipiration and sire Teaseltail Black Tie and Tail) - Abifinstar Midnight Jewel - qualified for Crufts 2014 at the Northern Championship show - we are delighted for Rachael and Pearl and will be at Crufts supporting her all the way.
October 2013
Maximus - Onethebull a bit above has been DNA tested and is HUU Clear. He has also been sperm tested and he is classed as 'excellent'. Once we have had our own litter he will be available to KC Registered bulldog bitches.
Abifinstar Lady Persephone (Pumpkin) and Abifinstar Lady Ariadne (Izzy) have now gone to their lovely new homes - we wish their new owners all the success in the world!
August 2013
Monique has arrived - lovely doubled hooded white/black/brindle pied French Bulldog - lovely markings - great personality - going to be a STAR!
Finstar Kennels - members of the KC Assured Breeder Scheme - affix Abifinstar are proud to announce that we have passed our Kennel Club inspection - you know you can purchase a puppy with confidence.
11 August 2013 - Fanstastic news - we have 3 premium female pups out of our Harrisons Lady Squeak and sired
by Ch Saintgeorges Flash Harry at Bandapart. Two are available so check out our available pup page.
July 2013
Lulubelle - Harrison's Lady Squeak confirmed in pup with Harry - CH Saintgeorges Flash Harry at Bandapart...puppies due around 13 August - contact me to be added to the waiting list! Will be gorgeous pups as Harry is the Champ!
May 2013
All Pug puppies went off to their new homes - two of the pups have already been DNA tested and found to be dominant black and also tested for PDE (Pug Encaphalitis) - they are both clear.
MARCH 2013
We are pleased to announce the arrival of 3 gorgeous black pug girls from our gorgeous girl Perla - born Tuesday 5 March 2013 - from this litter we have 2 available girls - ALL PUPS NOW SOLD.
23 March 2013 - we had the joy of driving up to Boston in Lincolnshire in the worst weather this year - however, it was so well worth it to collect our lovely new addition - Maximus - Onthebull A Bit Above .... gorgeous boy -
settled in very quickly and is a joy!
Finally - after much effort - we gained our affix 'ABIFINSTAR'. This affix has been applied to all puppies bred from our Kennels. In addition, we became members of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme - we are very proud to be part
of this scheme in order to ensure the way we breed, sell and support our new owners is consistent with this high standard.
FEBRUARY 2013
Perla has been mated with Ozwald (Teaseltail Black Tie and Tail ) and is due to have puppies end of this
month/beginning March. Ozwald is dominant black as is Perla - who is completely black - so we are hoping to produce a very strong black coat.
JANUARY 2013
22,1,2013 - We are pleased to announce that puppies have arrived - out of a litter of 6 we have 5 for sale - 3 girls
and 2 boys - please see the puppy page.
We are members of the Assured Kennel Club Scheme - so you can be confident you are buying your puppy from an accredited breeder who satisfies all the conditions laid down by the Kennel Club.
We are members of Bulldog Rescue and we will be donating a sum of money for each puppy sold. ck litter of these gorgeous dogs. Watch the puppy page for news of this litter - one already reserved!.