Taipan
BIS mBVIS RBISS RBIS
CH.MINGTJOU SAMURI CGC
Fawn dog 10 May 1997 - 27 August 2006
* 2002 'Goldfields Dog of the Year ' - Reserve Utility Dog
* Semi finalist at "Best of the Best " 2000 & 2001
* Semi Finalist "Goldfields Dog of the Year" 2000 & 2001 & 2002
* KUSA National Chow Chow 2001 + 2002 +2003
* Invited AnimalTalk Top 32 SABred dogs 2003
* Qualifies as an International Champion of Beauty (FCI)
Taipan may no longer be with us but we will still be proudly producing "Taipan" puppies in the future - his semen was frozen, enough for 11 litters.... nature obliging!
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Taipan is Certified: HD00 - ED 22 (tested at the age of 8) - No patellar luxation - No Entropian (SAVA eye tested clear for all defects incl. glaucoma)
breeder Joy Botes pays tribute to Taipan
We are proud of Taipan's achievements and of how he has put the breed back on the map in the ring , but firstly Taipan was a much loved companion! Taipan dominated the breed for six continuous years from 1998 - 2003, an amazing and rewarding show career ....
* At Championship Shows
100 Best of Breed Certificates
60+ Group Placings/Wins
Best in Show (all breeds)
Reserve Best in Show (all breeds)
Multi Best Veteran in Show (all breeds)
Multi Reserve Best in Group Show
Reserve Best in Specialist Show
All Breeds Show Dog of the Year
# 190 (2000) # 60(2001) # 30(2002) # 15 (2003)
Invited to many special events , often shortlisted or winning the event.
Invited to TKC Supreme 2004
The dog representative of the chow chow breed at "Dog of the Year" from 1999 to 2004
The first chow chow invited to the 'AnimalTalkTop 32 SABred Dogs in South Africa'
The first chow chow invited to the 'Supa 7's Spectacular"
Winner of the "Member's Challenge" at TUBC ('99)
Winner of the Henry Pretorius Memorial Challenge at Goldfields ('01)
Multiple shortlisting at Best of the Best (Adult and Puppy)
Taipan at 8.5 years.
Some of Taipan's 24 kids: ... sire to 4 champions
Girls:.....
Ch Taipan Pasquale of Ciao HD22 - multiple group placings and wins. Reserve Best in Group Show, Best MiniGrand in Show .....
ChKimekai Samuri's Kumiko HD00, ED00, no entropian,no patellar luxation- multiple CC winner ........
Taipan Taipanga HD00** Taipan Gertie of Kaiyetu HD11** Taipan Penny HD00
Boys:.....Ch Taipan Topy of Ningkai HD00 ,no entropian,no patellar luxation- multiple best and reserve best of breed, Best Champion in Show.....
BIS mBPIS mBJIS BIS (SABred) Ch Kimekai Son of Samuri HD00,no entropian,no patellar luxation - Best in Show , Best SABred in Show , multiple Best Puppy in Show, multiple Reserve Best Puppy in Show,multiple Best Junior in Show
