In The Wild Griffons and Finnish Lapphunds

03/28/2025

It looks like we are having twins! 54 days today. Getting excited for the arrival of Duke and Duchess' babies.

03/27/2025

Day 53, about 10 days remaining, really starting to show now and can feel the babies from time to time. Xray tomorrow to puppy count!

03/16/2025

Yesterday we had a "lappy get together" which included a breed presentation - thank you Leeza for the wonderful knowledge, pizza, play and a handling class.
We appreciate everyone who came out to learn, socialize, and chat. It was so nice to see familiar faces and meet new ones.

03/07/2025

Super excited to announce our up coming litter of Wire-Haired Pointing Griffons.
A lot of love, planning and dedication went into this litter, and we cannot wait for their arrival in April.

Proudly co-bred with Leeza Prokopishyn of Bearspaw Kennels and Hannah Abegglen- Duchess' best friend.

Huge thank you to Aline for trusting us with Duke, and Alain for trusting us with Dutchess. Huge thank you to Nic for this beautiful ad.

01/29/2025

Our website has been a huge work in progress!
We want to thank all of our team, extended family and friends for making our dog dreams come to life ❤️

www.inthewildgriffsandlappies.com

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01/29/2025

Handsome Oak - In The Wild Mänty Grown at Bearspaw
Oak is out of our Timber x Kielo litter, owned and loved by Ronnie and Steven. He is absolutely gorgeous 😍

01/12/2025

Happy 2nd birthday to all our Weights! Can't believe it's been 2 years since kielos first litter. Time sure flies.
Gram
Aspen
Whiskey
Griz
Peyto
Lumi

12/22/2024

As 2024 comes to an end we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and happy new year!
In The Wild had a spectacular year with 1 dog in top dog standing (Duchess - handled by Hannah). 2 new champions (Yoko and Gram), 1 new NA title (Yoko) and 2 almost Champions (Lalo and Karhu). We had a wonderful hunting season with some great friends and filled some freezers, had a beautiful litter of Finnish Lapphunds. We can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for us.

11/27/2024

EKKOC was a fabulous weekend.
In Griffs;
Katie and Duke are learning to work together going BOS x2, select x1 and a BOB to finish off the weekend.
Lalo showed like a champ picking up 4 more CH points. At just 8 months old, and 2.5 shows (he was baby puppy for a half show) he already has 8 points.
Yoko finished her CH and showed her heart out as a special for the first time, though got no love. She is slowly learning to love the show ring.
Duchess went BOS and Select and gets to finish off the year as the #2 WPG, #1 Female and Owner Handled, and a top 10 Owner Handled Sporting dog - shown all year by Hannah. Now she takes a break from the show ring for some exciting things.
In Lappies;
Karhu got his first 5 points towards his CH at his first show, he really loves showing off.
Kulta did amazing going BOS to pick up some more GCH points at less then a year old.
Mochi finished off her CH going BOWx3.
Riot came along to socialize and get exposure to the show world and got to practice her stacking.

Huge thank you to my team, Katie, Cody, Hannah, Fabian, Nicole and Leeza. And from afar Aline Alain, and Sandra. ❤️

10/15/2024

How quickly they have grown! Decisions have been made, and the others have gone to their new homes. This is "Remi," In the Wild Poppeli Grown at Bearspaw, who is available for the right person. She would be a lovely addition to a family, a nice hobby/dog sport dog, or a nice addition to a Finnish Lapphund breeding program. Considering serious inquiries only. No shipping. Preference considered for local/driving distance family homes /or those involved in breeding, showing, and/or dog sports (even if you are further away.)

Sire : CKC Ch AKC CH Chasing Waves in Fundy S ADT-M ADT VN “Timber”
Dam: Ch Lighthouse Kielo at Bearspaw TKI NS BTC-48 “Kielo”

Proudly co-bred with Bearspaw Finnish Lapphunds. Timber is proudly owned by TimberBay Finnish Lapphunds. Photos by Britt Evans.

10/04/2024

All 5 babies are bathed, dried, nails dremeled, and ready to head off to their forever homes. ❤️
I'm sure going to miss these little guys!

09/23/2024

Today was puppy evaluation day!
Everyone tested wonderfully, and we could not be happier with this litter ❤️

Sire: CKC CH AKC CH Maplemyst's Chasing Waves in Fundy S ATD-M ADT VN "Timber"

Dam: CH Lighthouse Kielo at Bearspaw TKI NS BTC-48 "Kielo"

Huge shout out to Nicole and Leeza of Bearspaw Finnish Lapphunds (Suomenlapinkoiria) for making the trip to test, and co-breeding this litter with us.
To Katie Fraser and Jenn Fraser for allowing us to bring them to your house for testing.
To Isaac and Kaden of TimberBay Finnish Lapphunds for allowing us to use Timber as the stud for this litter.

09/20/2024

CKOC was a fantastic weekend.
We left the show with 2 Best ribbons - Best Baby Puppy in Show for Lalo and a Best Brace in Show for Duke, Duchess and Hannah.
In Lappies;
Gram took 2 BOB wins and a Select for 5 GCH points. Pretty proud of my Unicorn.
Kulta took 2 WB and BOS wins putting her at 7 points towards her CKC Championship.
Mochi took 1 WB and BOS for her major!
In Griffs;
Yoko went WB every day with 1 BOW putting her at 8 CkC champion points - not bad for my little girl who hates to show - thank you Fabian for showing her so I could focus on Lalo.
lalo took Best Baby Puppy in Show Friday, had a break Saturday and turned 6 months old! Sunday was his first day as a class boy and he went WM, BOW and BP for his first 2 CKC points at 6 months. This puppy is amazing.
Duchess went BOB x1 and BOS x1 for more GCHS points. I am always amazed by how well Hannah presents her, and they absolutely love each other.
Duke, Duchess and Hannah went best brace in group every day.
Ollie also showed Lalo in Peewee, and did amazing. He got 1st place (all the little do!) and had a great time with his favourite puppy.
Huge thank you to all my supporters, near and far. None of this could be done alone ❤️

09/12/2024

This week we celebrate Hannah and Duchess’ 1 year anniversary together.

I was hesitant to lend Duchess out to a junior as she is high energy, and sometimes harder to handle. Little did I know in 1 short year they would go on to win many things.
Multiple placements in junior handling in the Novice Junior class, Novice intermediate class, and open intermediate class, as well as many best overalls and reserve best overalls. Not to mention winning their class at Zone 10 Junior Provincials.
Multiple group placements, I can’t even name all the judges who have awarded this pair.
And 2 group one placements from David Swartwood and Mike Jackman, and well as being placed Reserve Best in Show under Mike Jackman.
The team has maintained being the #1 female griff, #2 all breed griff and #1 owner handed griff for many months, as well as being in the top 10 sporting/owner handled group.

To say I am proud would be an understatement. I love this duo.

Thank you Canadian Dog Fancier for the ads and Gray Hound Photography for the photos

09/10/2024

Hard the believe the little saplings are now 5 weeks old! The consistency in this litter blows me away every day.

Sire : CKC Ch AKC CH Maplemyst’s Chasing Waves in Fundy S ADT-M ADT VN “Timber”

Dam: Ch Lighthouse Kielo at Bearspaw TKI NS BTC-48 “Kielo”

Proudly co-bred with Bearspaw Finnish Lapphunds (Suomenlapinkoiria)
Timber is proudly owned by TimberBay Finnish Lapphunds

Thank you Tess for the help with photos today

09/03/2024

We are 4 weeks old!
The little saplings are growing so well and developing such sweet personalities. We are so pleased with the consistency in quality in this litter.
We can’t wait to continue to watch them grow and flourish.

Sire : CKC Ch AKC CH MapleMyst's Chasing Waves in Fundy S ATD-M ATD VN

Dam: Ch Lighthouse Kielo at Bearspaw TKI NS BTC-48 “Kielo”

Proudly co-bred with Bearspaw Finnish Lapphunds (Suomenlapinkoiria)
Timber is proudly owned by TimberBay Finnish Lapphunds

As always huge thank you to Katie Fraser for weekly photos.

08/28/2024

3 week stacked photos! Hard to believe these little saplings are 3 weeks old already. Time sure flies. They have been such a joy to raise.

Sire : CKC Ch AKC CH Chasing Waves in Fundy S ADT-M ADT VN “Timber”

Dam: Ch Lighthouse Kielo at Bearspaw TKI NS BTC-48 “Kielo”

Proudly co-bred with Bearspaw Finnish Lapphunds (Suomenlapinkoiria)
Timber is proudly owned by TimberBay Finnish Lapphunds

Huge shout out to Katie Fraser for all your help weekly in getting photos.