Masterton German Shepherd Queensland Australia

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It is with much sadness that I bring the news that my beloved Tara has passed away. Tara has played a major roll in the animals here at Masterton Kennels. She had a good life but couldn't quite make it till her 15th year.

Even though we tried to give her company after the loss of her best friend Cruiser, she seemed to go downhill since his passing. She can now romp the fields up there with him. I am sure he has been waiting for her.

Click here to read Tara's Tribute page

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On 20 September 1994 Masterton Viper (Cruiser) was born. Nine weeks later he became a family member of the Waite family in Bundaberg. This was the start of a wonderful friendship between our families with Cruiser visiting and being a companion for Tara each time work commitments took Stephen and Susan away.

Unfortunately Cruiser lost his battle for life on 18th August 2007. This magnificent ambassador of the breed will be sadly missed by all who came to know him.

He was an absolute credit to Stephen & Susan and even till the day he left us he was still a magnificent animal.

The following pictures were only taken a couple of weeks earlier @ nearly 13 years of age.

Cruiser @ nearly 13 years of age

As can be seen he was a truly beautiful animal.

My condolences go to Stephen & Susan who have now lost a major part of their lives.

Although I did not own this beautiful boy (I only bred him), he will also be sadly missed by myself and off course Tara.

Cruiser now joins his Dad (Trapper) and his Mum (Jade).


Trapper	Jade while pregnant with Cruiser

Click here to read Cruiser's Tribute page

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We are very proud to announce Fanto has been purchased by LaGuardia Kennels

so will now permanently call Queensland home.

LaGuardia Kennels is the joint kennel name with my sister, Judith.

Fanto's progeny page can still be viewed on this site

Aust Champion, Excellent graded in Germany AND Excellent Merit in Australia, Fanto vom Team Fiemereck 'a' 'Z' BSCL.1.. In Queensland... contact me for further details

My parents had Alsatians (as they were referred to in the olden days) back in Britain when I was only a child before moving to Australia and unfortunately the one we had in Britain was not allowed to come with us because of the Import Ban into Australia in those days. That was a very difficult time for my parents having to leave her behind.

Eventually my parents just had to get another one in Australia and there it all began. Mum and Dad "dragging us kids along" to dog shows where of course we eventually got "the bug" and after all it was in the blood. I was allowed to own my very first German Shepherd in the 60's and loved the obedience side of things rather than the showing so did obedience with her and actually took her through to CD which was a thrill for me only being very young in those days.

Masterton Kennels was registered as a kennel name back in the 70's when along with my mother and sister the kennel name was decided after numerous rejections of other name choices by the NSWCCC. On our 24th attempt the NSWCCC allowed us the name of "Masterton" which my Dad had picked after Steve Masterton had just won a major car race. It was a case of we needed one more name for our list so we just threw it in and bingo we were allowed that one. When my parents and I moved up to Queensland in the 80's the kennel name was transferred into my name.

In 1985 we moved to Childers in Queensland. What a beautiful countryside it was when seen for the first time. There had been plenty of rain and everything was green. It isn't always nice and green because there is never enough rain to maintain the lovely land. This is what it looks like from above.

All puppies that are kept get campaigned in the show ring with the hope that they have the goods to become Australian Champions. Numerous animals have achieved their Australian Championship titles with the most prestigious one being Crossfire Claim To Fame "Trapper" who became an Australian GRAND Champion. Trapper actually being bred by my sister and was kindly given to me as a present. What a wonderful gift. All breeding stock have been x-rayed for hips and elbows and I have received the Gold Medal from the German Shepherd Club of Australia for breeding over 50 animals that have achieved their pass for hips.

Irene.

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Contact: Irene Hayton,
PMB 1, CHILDERS,
QLD 4660,
AUSTRALIA.
Ph: 07 4126 6177

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