FLAREWAY flatcoated retrievers

Susanna Leppänen
Kehvonsalontie 253
71800 Siilinjärvi
FINLAND
GSM +358 40 526 5003

e-mail:
susanna@flareway.com 

homepage: 
www.flareway.com

Photo Anu Vorobjev
 
       

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The first time I met an flatcoated retriever it was year 1983 and I was 11years old. I totally fell for this lovely breed and it really was love at first sight. You can read more about that at the history page. Flatcoats have actively been my hobby since 1985 including dogshows and fieldtrials, both training and tests. I have also been interested in pedigrees and breeding since the beginning and my first litter was born in 1995. Today I have three females at home and two females are co-owned.
 

I am 35 years old and have been living in the south part of Finland, in Espoo. From 27th of december 2004 I will be living with my flatcoats in the center part of Finland. The place is called Siilinjärvi and it is located near Kuopio. Siilinjärvi is surrounded by nature and lakes and beautiful countryside. I am moving to Siilinjärvi after work and I am exited to be living in the countryside were we have lots of space, fresh air and beautiful forests. Simply a dream come true!
 

 

   

Flareway flatcoats live here.

   
       

I aim in my breeding to an healthy and sound flatcoated retriever, both in mind and body.They should look like typy flatcoats and be able to work on hard conditions all day long.I sell my puppies to people who are interested in some of the activities that flatcoats are perfect for. Those are shows, fieldtrials, hunting, tracking, obedience and agility. An active flatcoat should have an opportunity to do something with both his or hers mind and body. In other words it is very important to take care of the dogs both physical and mental health to keep it healthy and happy.

   
       

   

I breed in very small scale, only one litter in every 2-3 years.I breed out of love to the breed and want to put all my energy to each litter before I plan a new one.Every litter is checked ( hips, eyes, elbows) and puppies have been to some shows and fieldtrial tests before I go forward in my breeding.

Puppies grow in my house with me until they leave for their new homes at the age of eight weeks.They are my familymembers! This is the way they become social and get familiar with people, other dogs and different sounds. Puppies have plenty of love, care and space to play and go around. Everyday puppies get to go out to the fresh air and exercise their bones and muzzles. And of course first class nutrition combined with mom`s milk gives the  healthiest bones. If you wan`t to know more about my breeding don`t hesitate to contact me !

   

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