Born in my first litter (Rijstone Mshindi and Gr Ch Skiska Solitaire Jest), there was just something about Utamu that stood out from the age of 4 weeks, resulting in my keeping both a male and female pup.

As a minor puppy of just 6.5 months, Utamu was awarded his first Challenge, beating 3 titled Champions. He did me proud again at The Royal Melbourne Show 2004, winning Best Puppy in Breed. He had a very near miss for Puppy In Group, with numerous people telling me that they all thought he had it (prior to the Judge and Steward having a conversation and a last minute change). And his biggest win to date, Best in Specialty Show RRCV 2006.

Utamu has successfully gained his Australian Champion title, with major achievements including:

                            Specialty Shows:

                                        Best in Specialty Show

                                        Best Headed Dog

                                        Best Intermediate in Show

                                        Reserve Dog in Show

                                        Best Opposite Junior in Show

                            All Breeds Shows: (multiple placings)

                                        Best of Breed  

                                        Challenge Dog 

                                        Runner Up to Best of Group 

                                        Best Intermediate in Group

                                        Best Minor Puppy in Group 

                   

Utamu is a happy and loving addition to my family and is very much a "mummy's boy". Although he loves to romp around and cuddle with his sister Akili, and play the big tough guard dog, he enjoys nothing more than cuddling up on my lap, and sleeping on my bed.