History
History in Australia
The first variety of Belgian Shepherd to arrive in Australia was the Groenendael, bought in from the UK in 1974 by a syndicate in Melbourne, Victoria. These dogs were MATTHIAS OF ZELLIK (dog) and ZELLIK LUCINDA (bitch). The syndicate disbanded and the dogs were sold to Brian Fagen at Ableshep Kennels in Two Wells, South Australia late in 1974.
The Tervueren was first introduced to Australia in 1980 when Bonarba Kennels in NSW imported HEBSON DRY GINGER (dog) and DELATOR'S JULIETTE (bitch) from the UK.
Malinois were first imported in 1987 by Mr G East of NSW - a dog and a bitch.
Laekenois are the most recent arrival, coming in 1990 to NSW, imported by Jaskbar Kennels (later renamed as Lanaken Kennels). BSDCVIC Champ Show results in 1993 show Laekenois ZHALE ROGUE HERRIES (Dog CC) and ZHALE RAGGED MUFFIN (Bitch CC Best of Breed), both imported from UK and exhibited by Jaskbar Kennels. Might these have been the two original Laekenois? The first Laekenois litter born in Australia was bred by Mrs D Keech, Jaskbar, born on 11/10/91 , 4 puppies (1girl) dam: Ch. Ninouche des Ardents Fauves (Imp Bel). Sire: Ch. Oud Sabbinge Flint v Donald Of Zhale (DMK) (Imp UK)
The Tervueren was first introduced to Australia in 1980 when Bonarba Kennels in NSW imported HEBSON DRY GINGER (dog) and DELATOR'S JULIETTE (bitch) from the UK.
Malinois were first imported in 1987 by Mr G East of NSW - a dog and a bitch.
Laekenois are the most recent arrival, coming in 1990 to NSW, imported by Jaskbar Kennels (later renamed as Lanaken Kennels). BSDCVIC Champ Show results in 1993 show Laekenois ZHALE ROGUE HERRIES (Dog CC) and ZHALE RAGGED MUFFIN (Bitch CC Best of Breed), both imported from UK and exhibited by Jaskbar Kennels. Might these have been the two original Laekenois? The first Laekenois litter born in Australia was bred by Mrs D Keech, Jaskbar, born on 11/10/91 , 4 puppies (1girl) dam: Ch. Ninouche des Ardents Fauves (Imp Bel). Sire: Ch. Oud Sabbinge Flint v Donald Of Zhale (DMK) (Imp UK)
History in Queensland
First Groenendael in Qld - Maraya Kennels owned by Mary Jefferson imported Eng & Aust Ch LEIRCOTE ANDROMEDA (Imp UK) & Eng CH JAQMIDA THE MAD MONK (ENG) (ras) who later was transferred to Adelaide.
The first Tervueren litter was Geraldine Jenkin's BONQUEST I litter born on Magnetic Island, far north Qld in 26th November 1991. Sire was Timberhall Mighty Mazda (Imp UK), dam was Bonquest Eat Your Words. Our very own "Caddie" was from this first litter - Ch Bonquest I'm Th Best.
First Malinois litter was born to LESADRET kennels DOB 18.11.1994
Sire - Ch Roadsend Amber Lights
Dam - Ch Weedram M Copper Coin ET
This litter produced Australia's first Grand Champion Malinois - GR CH LESADRET ZIBBETTE ET owned and shown by Kerry McNamara.
Repeat mating under CHAMSHEP prefix owned by Kerry McNamara, DOB 7.4.1996 produced the 2nd Grand Champion Malinois in Australia - GR CH QLCA FCH CHAMSHEP DARE DEVIL CD HT ET. Both were multi Royal BOB winners
First Malinois in QLD was ROADSEND AMBER LIGHTS owned by Kerry McNamara.
First Laekenois litter bred by Lynda Trotter at Belgenbeau Kennels in 2003, there were 7 puppies, 3 male 4 female, dam was Yschia D’erouder (Imp Bel) and sire was Ch. Belgenbeau Naked Gun.
First show all 4 varieties exhibited?
First Malinois in Qld?
First Laekenois in Qld?
First Tervueren in Qld?
First Belgian to earn a title in Qld?
First Best In Show winner - Julie Nielsen's Groenendael boy, DRAGONWEYR DAEMON BEAU was possibly Qld's first Best in Show winner in approx. October 1990
First Grand Champion in QLD was a Groenendael female - Grand. Ch Mirribandi Kashmyr Dream owned and campaigned by Kathryn Winton.
The first Tervueren litter was Geraldine Jenkin's BONQUEST I litter born on Magnetic Island, far north Qld in 26th November 1991. Sire was Timberhall Mighty Mazda (Imp UK), dam was Bonquest Eat Your Words. Our very own "Caddie" was from this first litter - Ch Bonquest I'm Th Best.
First Malinois litter was born to LESADRET kennels DOB 18.11.1994
Sire - Ch Roadsend Amber Lights
Dam - Ch Weedram M Copper Coin ET
This litter produced Australia's first Grand Champion Malinois - GR CH LESADRET ZIBBETTE ET owned and shown by Kerry McNamara.
Repeat mating under CHAMSHEP prefix owned by Kerry McNamara, DOB 7.4.1996 produced the 2nd Grand Champion Malinois in Australia - GR CH QLCA FCH CHAMSHEP DARE DEVIL CD HT ET. Both were multi Royal BOB winners
First Malinois in QLD was ROADSEND AMBER LIGHTS owned by Kerry McNamara.
First Laekenois litter bred by Lynda Trotter at Belgenbeau Kennels in 2003, there were 7 puppies, 3 male 4 female, dam was Yschia D’erouder (Imp Bel) and sire was Ch. Belgenbeau Naked Gun.
First show all 4 varieties exhibited?
First Malinois in Qld?
First Laekenois in Qld?
First Tervueren in Qld?
First Belgian to earn a title in Qld?
First Best In Show winner - Julie Nielsen's Groenendael boy, DRAGONWEYR DAEMON BEAU was possibly Qld's first Best in Show winner in approx. October 1990
First Grand Champion in QLD was a Groenendael female - Grand. Ch Mirribandi Kashmyr Dream owned and campaigned by Kathryn Winton.
