| Hedemarkens Asco* (Appi's sire in Denmark) |
| Article by Vibeke Jensen from The Small Munsterlander News Dec 14, 1993 |
Thinking back to my last visit to Denmark with my daughter Iben
this summer I can tell that one of the highlights was to meet Jytte
and Ejgil Thomsen in Holstebro. This delightful couple owns an
absolutely incredible dog with the name ''Hedemarkens Asco'. I
called the Thomsens one-day on the phone to talk dogs and I was
invited to come and visit. So Iben and I set out from my parent's
summer cottage on the West Coast of Jutland. We were blessed
with beautiful weather. Up until that time we had had so much
rain that we were beginning to believe that webbing had started
developing between our toes. We both enjoyed the drive
through the countryside, seeing lots of Viking burial hills. We
even found a lovely inn where we enjoyed a cup of strong coffee.
this summer I can tell that one of the highlights was to meet Jytte
and Ejgil Thomsen in Holstebro. This delightful couple owns an
absolutely incredible dog with the name ''Hedemarkens Asco'. I
called the Thomsens one-day on the phone to talk dogs and I was
invited to come and visit. So Iben and I set out from my parent's
summer cottage on the West Coast of Jutland. We were blessed
with beautiful weather. Up until that time we had had so much
rain that we were beginning to believe that webbing had started
developing between our toes. We both enjoyed the drive
through the countryside, seeing lots of Viking burial hills. We
even found a lovely inn where we enjoyed a cup of strong coffee.
| Asco and Antenna |
We arrived at the Thomsens at exactly 11 AM as promised
and only expected to stay for a short time. But low and
behold before we knew it the time was 3 PM. Jytte had at
that time left for work and Ejgil needed to get going since
he was going to drive to Fuehnen to participate in a
meeting of the Danish Small Munsterlander Club that
evening.
and only expected to stay for a short time. But low and
behold before we knew it the time was 3 PM. Jytte had at
that time left for work and Ejgil needed to get going since
he was going to drive to Fuehnen to participate in a
meeting of the Danish Small Munsterlander Club that
evening.
Jytte and Ejgil have two Small Munsterlanders, namely
Asco and Bella, his mother. They are both champions, and
Asco has so many titles and awards obtained in Denmark
and Germany that I believe he is one of the highest
scoring Small Munsterlanders in Denmark right now. In
addition to being a great dog in the field he is also a
wonderful dog to have in the house, which is a
characteristic that we also enjoy.
Asco and Bella, his mother. They are both champions, and
Asco has so many titles and awards obtained in Denmark
and Germany that I believe he is one of the highest
scoring Small Munsterlanders in Denmark right now. In
addition to being a great dog in the field he is also a
wonderful dog to have in the house, which is a
characteristic that we also enjoy.
| Asco and Bella |
We naturally discussed our aim in the United States to maintain the characteristics of the breed and promote it in a way that maintains
and preserves the breed for its beautiful exterior and its great hunting abilities. In Denmark you will find very strict breeding
requirements and all litters are inspected shortly after they are born by the breed warden so a decision can be made as to any culling
that is necessary.
and preserves the breed for its beautiful exterior and its great hunting abilities. In Denmark you will find very strict breeding
requirements and all litters are inspected shortly after they are born by the breed warden so a decision can be made as to any culling
that is necessary.
Most dogs are sold to hunters and all the new owners are encouraged to have their dogs
tested at field trials. We saw videos of the dogs and it was clear to us that Asco had set his
mark on quite a few puppies. They were all very calm, easy to train and good field dogs.
tested at field trials. We saw videos of the dogs and it was clear to us that Asco had set his
mark on quite a few puppies. They were all very calm, easy to train and good field dogs.
As you all know we only have a small gene pool in the United States so Jytte and Ejgil would
like to help us with puppies if any of you desire to import.
like to help us with puppies if any of you desire to import.
I have on earlier occasions talked about the same matter with Erik Danielsen who also owns
a wonderful dog Daks.
a wonderful dog Daks.
We talked about diseases and sicknesses with our dogs and frankly we don't have many
compared to other breeds. Epilepsy is the worst and is seen very seldom. If it is found then
there will naturally not be any breeding of that dog. Some dogs show teeth and eye problems
just as we are finding them here when a dog is tested by NAVHDA. Such genetics defect and
any appearance of hip dysplasia is recorded in the dog's papers just as it happens here.
compared to other breeds. Epilepsy is the worst and is seen very seldom. If it is found then
there will naturally not be any breeding of that dog. Some dogs show teeth and eye problems
just as we are finding them here when a dog is tested by NAVHDA. Such genetics defect and
any appearance of hip dysplasia is recorded in the dog's papers just as it happens here.
| Antenna is Appi's sister. You can see that she has the same structure as Appi. |
The Danish Munsterlander Club just celebrated their 25th anniversary this past
September. They had 120 dogs that were field-tested, 100 participated in retrieve
tests, and 114 participated in bench show. Asco was judged Best-in-Breed (BIB I)
and three of his offspring took BIB II, BIB III, and BIB IV. Five of Asco's offspring
were also presented with CK's. A CK means that they received a Certificate Quality
designation, which further means that they are very good specimens of the breed
and their exterior is such that it should be promoted. We could all be proud of just
having one dog with a CK! A very commendable showing for a 7 ½ year old dog.
September. They had 120 dogs that were field-tested, 100 participated in retrieve
tests, and 114 participated in bench show. Asco was judged Best-in-Breed (BIB I)
and three of his offspring took BIB II, BIB III, and BIB IV. Five of Asco's offspring
were also presented with CK's. A CK means that they received a Certificate Quality
designation, which further means that they are very good specimens of the breed
and their exterior is such that it should be promoted. We could all be proud of just
having one dog with a CK! A very commendable showing for a 7 ½ year old dog.
During Vibeke's next visit to Denmark Jytte and Ejgil called and asked if she would
be interested in bring back a pup to the US. His name was Uldjydens Andy. Vibeke
said yes and we have him now and his call name is Appi. Appi was born on January
6, 1994.
be interested in bring back a pup to the US. His name was Uldjydens Andy. Vibeke
said yes and we have him now and his call name is Appi. Appi was born on January
6, 1994.
| Kris, Paul, and Vibeke Jensen discussing our SM's |
The breed warden will visit again after a few weeks to see how the puppies are developing and give any advice that may be
necessary. Due to the size of the United States this kind of oversight is naturally not possible, so we will have to rely more on the
ethics of the individual breeder to only to the best thing for the breed.
necessary. Due to the size of the United States this kind of oversight is naturally not possible, so we will have to rely more on the
ethics of the individual breeder to only to the best thing for the breed.
