In 1989 I bought my second bitch, Gillicuddy Honour Bright (Thena), who became the foundation bitch of my kennel, and who inspired the kennel’s name.

Thena had her first litter out of five in 1991, and since then we’ve had about one litter a year, all in all 16 litters, totalling 70 puppies.

Throughout my years as a breeder I’ve given priority to breeding healthy, happy and friendly dogs, who get on well with their owner as well as with other dogs. Obviously their exterior and a sound temperament have been very important factors as well, or I wouldn’t have spent so much time travelling around Europe to visit numerous shows. The dogs who’ve sired the kennel’s litters have thus been chosen both for their pedigree/exterior, but not least for their temperament.

Out of the 64 puppies from the kennel, who at present are over two years old, sixteen have won a title or one or more championships. I.e. about 25% of the dogs bred in the kennel have been found worthy by several judges to be the best dog or bitch.

Today,October 2008, the kennel has three dogs and four bitches, and a litter of six puppies have recently left for their new homes.  

Briefly about myself: I will be 65 later this year, I’m still active in my job as a school teacher of maths, a job I enjoy very much. As well as dogs I have been interested in birds for many years, and apart from owning and breeding different kinds of tropical birds, I have ringed swans in the Greater Copenhagen area for over 30 years.