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Hillview Kennels travels to Abu Dhabi
May 29th, 2010
On May 29th, Hillview Kennels loaded up and headed to the United Arab Emirates’ capital city, Abu Dhabi. We met our team member Sandro Sechi 30 minutes after landing to begin the training trip of a life time. One of our best clients requested that we come to his home to train the Hillview Kennels dogs he has purchased and to help establish the training program for his trainers and dogs. Our host was most gracious and showed his love for the working German Shepherd Dog. The kennels he constructed were immaculate, air conditioned and to be envied.
After getting settled in, we developed our training agenda for the next week. Due to the heat, we planned our training for the evening hours. Let me go ahead and tell you, it was HOT! Daytime temperatures hovered around 105-110 degrees, and it was not a dry heat. The first night, we evaluated each dog, and developed a specific program with goals and objectives for the week, and then for the next 90 days. I must say we were more than happy with each of our dogs and how the progressed throughout the week. Even with the evening temperatures in the low 90’s Sandro worked each dog in a full bite suit. Our client attended training each night and was impressed with the progress he could see his dogs making. We were able to develop a program for his handlers to continue the work we began in obedience, developing drives and conditioning of the dogs. We look forward to returning to Abu Dhabi in December to continue the work we have begun, seeing our dear friends there and enjoying the culture of one of the world’s most beautiful cities(when it is not so hot).
Hillview Kennels would like to thank Sandro for the incredible amount of work you did in very hot weather and for the progress you made with our dogs, you’re the best! To our dear friends in Abu Dhabi , we can never thank you enough for an unforgettable experience, your hospitality and education. Your friendship transcends our business and we look forward to seeing you again soon and hosting you here in the States.
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Pongo and Hank receive BH's!
May 21st, 2010
May 1st, 2010 was not just a special day for Hillview Kennels, but it was historic as well. It was the first day of the "one in 500 year" flood that covered much of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Middle Tennessee Working Dog Association hosted the club trial, judged by Dieter Gerlach from Germany. The thunder and lightning began around 7:30 am and the rain started to pour at 8 am during tracking. The rain never let up but the trial could not be postponed until another day because, the judge was from Germany and his travel arrangements and commitments were already in place for the upcoming weeks. So the trial went on. The trial took place at Hillview Kennels training field in Arrington, TN. The field was beginning to puddle in the morning. By the time Pete and Pongo von Hügelblick and Kimberly Brown and Hank von Hügelblick took to the field to perform their BH's, half of the field was flooded. The rain didn't slow anyone down and the dogs passed! The judge said it was the worst weather he had ever judged a trial or competed in.
Hillview Kennels commitment to proving our breeding and preserving the real working German Shepherd Dog shined through the historic rain storms. We are proud of our progeny and of the men and women who are dedicated and work hard to title their dogs. As of this trial, 17 dogs from our breeding program have received working dog titles.
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3 consecutive breedings from Germany's top 5 in the past 2 years!!
Hillview Kennels is proving it’s commitment and dedication to improving our breeding program and providing Germany’s finest to our clients in the U.S.
The studs used in our O, P,and Q litters have placed in the top 5 at the BSP and gone on to the world championships in the last 2 years.
“O” litter - Isaac vom Bracheler See, 2009 5th BSP and 16th WUSV
“P” litter - Hoss aus der Zigeunerkuhle,(exclusively used and owned by Hillview Kennels) 2008 2nd BSP and 5th WUSV
“Q” litter - Javir Talka Marda, 2007 3rd BSP and 11th WUSV, 2008 1st BSP and 3rd WUSV, 2009 2nd BSP and 4th WUSV
Find out more about these exciting litters on the Puppies page.
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Hillview Kennels continues to “Redefine Intensity”, with the addition of their new stud dog Hoss aus der Zigeunerkuhle.
Hillview Kennels is proud to announce the arrival of SG Hoss aus der Zigeunerkuhle V BSP, SchH3, VP3, IPO3, FH, Kkl1, with a ZW of 78, to their home and breeding program. Hoss, a son of Asko von der Lutter brings not only an outstanding pedigree but also a world class record of performance. Since 2006, Hoss competed three times in his Landesgruppe 1, placing first in 2006. He competed at the SV Bundessiegerprüfung three times achieving vice sieger in 2008. Hoss competed in the WUSV in 2008 placing 5th. Hoss brings the temperament, drives and intensity that are a perfect complement to the objectives of our breeding program. Having studs like Atze and Hoss, enable us to have the flexibility to match the right male and female to continue producing the kind of dogs that the market demands. Our objective is to produce intense, strong, well balance working dogs that stay true to the original German Shepherd Dog standards and ability. We would like to thank Udo König for his dedication, love and training of Hoss.
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Pete Kovach and Dasko place 20th at the 2009 WUSV
Hillview Kennels is proud to announce that Pete Kovach, while representing the USA at the WUSV, placed 20th in the world. Pete is one of our team members and trains for Hillview Kennels. Pete and his dog Dasko von der Daelenberghutte, who is a son of Zidane vom Haus Sevens, scored 95 in tracking, 90 in obedience and 92 in protection, for a total score of 276. Pete has worked long and hard to achieve his goal of making the USA team and competing at the world level. We are extremely proud of Pete and Dasko and also want to thank our friends and team members in Germany, Roland Siebel and Sandro Sechi, who worked diligently with Pete and supported him throughout the event. Look for Pete and our Hillview Kennels’ dog Pongo von Hugelblick, as he titles and campaigns him throughout the next several years.
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Brother team Gianni and Garron von Hugelblick sold to Sheriff's Department
We are very proud that the two 14 month old brothers, Gianni and Garron from Hillview Kennels’ “G” litter have started on with their new handlers at the Essex County Sheriff’s Department in Massachusetts. What a great job Tom Black did raising and training these boys!
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Pete Kovach is officially on the USA team for the 2009 WUSV in Germany!
Unfortunately, Pete’s training partner Eric Eisenberg had to pull his dog, Buddy vom Burg Kurzwallen, from the USA team due to an injury. So Pete is now officially on the USA team and Hillview Kennels is very proud of our team member!
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5 Atze progeny receive 7 titles at MTWDA club trial!
May 3rd, 2009 - College Grove TN
What a day it was for Hillview Kennels (von Hugelblick). Three of our very own Atze offspring received titles.
• Berna von Hugelblick received SchH and High SchH 1 in trial with her co-owner Margaret Trudrung.
• Etta von Hugelblick received her BH and SchH1 with her co-owner Margaret Trudrung.
• Fera von Hugelblick received her BH with Kimberly Brown.
• Bounce von Hugelblick received her BH and SchH1 with Jennie Jones.
• Elias von Hugelblick also received his BH title with his owner Marianne Whitaker.
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Briska receives her second High Scoring Female trophy at the WDA Nationals
May 3rd, 2009 - Spring Green WI
Briska receives her second High Scoring Female trophy at the WDA Nationals, placing 8th with Mark Saccoccio. It was only 2 weeks prior that she received her first High Scoring Female trophy at the WDC National event.
This makes her the highest scoring female at the national level in 2 schutzhund organizations, the USA and the WDA.
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Pete Kovach and Dasco 4th place, Alternate for WUSV Team!
May 3rd, 2009 - Spring Green WI
Pete Kovach and Dasco 4th place, Alternate for WUSV Team! Pete Kovach and Dasco von der Daelenberghutte placed 4th for the World Qualifier, WDA nationals with a score of 282, 94-89-99.
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Briska takes High Scoring Female, 8th place at the WDA Nationals.
May 3rd, 2009 - Spring Green WI
Briska takes High Scoring Female, 8th place at the WDA Nationals. This makes for Briska’s 2nd High Scoring Female title at two national, World Qualifying events, only weeks apart from each other. Briska is the best schutzhund female in the United States in 2009.
Congratulations Mark and Briska!
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Briska vom Feenwald places 5th at Working Dog Championships!
April 19th, 2009 - Nashville, TN
Briska vom Feenwald places 5th and High Scoring female with Mark Saccoccio at the Working Dog Championships!!!!
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Briska vom Feenwald and Mark Saccoccio qualify for the WDA Nationals
April 4th, 2009 - New Egypt, New Jersey
Briska vom Feenwald and Mark Saccoccio qualify for the WDA Nationals
with a 278, V in tracking.
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Aska vom Ketscher Wald receives lifetime Kkl
February 15th, 2009 - Amory, Mississippi
Aska vom Ketscher Wald receives lifetime Kkl 1 with youth handler Margaret Trudrung at the Heart of the South Schutzhund Club under SV judge Mr. Deiter Oeser.
Congratulations to Margaret for job done very well, especially for being her first time participating in a breed survey, Margaret also received a show rating of SG for her dog Berna von Hugelblick.
Job well done also for Kimberly Brown in the conformation ring with a SG rating for Aska and a G rating for Etta von Hugelblick. Full dental notations for Fera von Hugelblick, Etta von Hugelblick, and Berna von Hugelblick!
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Briska vom Feenwald and Mark Saccoccio take 4th place
February 8th, 2009 - San Diego, California
Briska vom Feenwald and Mark Saccoccio take 4th place at the Southwestern Regionals. Congratulations for qualifying for the USA nationals with a total score of 283, V in tracking.
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October 19th, 2008 - Atze receives his Kkl2
Atze von Schattig Geholz and his handler and owner, Blake Fohl participated in their first conformation show and breed survey, at the O.G. Buckeye club! Congratulations!
