Belgian Shepherd 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)
Belgian Shepherd 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.
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.
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.
Belgian Shepherd history in South Australia
First kennel to own Groenendael - Brian Fagan at Ableshep Kennels, late 1974, purchased MATTHIAS OF ZELLIK (imp UK) and ZELLIK LUCINDA (Imp UK) from the disbanded Victorian syndicate.
First titled Belgian in SA - Ch Ableshep Kiri UD, owned and campaigned by Doug Burford, born October 1975.
Adelaide Royal 2018 had all 4 varieties exhibited - a first in SA.
First SA non-royal show where all 4 varieties were exhibited - Gawler Kennel Club, SA 26th January 2020.
First Laekenois in SA was owned by Kate Lloyd - Belgenbeau Fuzzy Logic, a female born May 2012. (Winjammer Strong Silent Type x Belgenbeau Twisted Sista).
First Laekenois to be shown in confirmation shows in SA - Vanrusselhof Diamond Uncut "Riker" , born 21st June 2013, owned and shown by Michelle Holthouse.
First Malinois shown in SA and first Malinois to earn a title was Ch Corraddee Aniwaniwa owned and exhibited by Noeleen Kemp.
First Grand Champion in SA was Grand. Ch. Tuscamada Zina CD. ET "Zena" owned and campaigned by Billie Valentine.
Merrytar Shear Magic was the first dog in SA to get his Herding Instinct Title, bred by Meryl Hames.
First titled Belgian in SA - Ch Ableshep Kiri UD, owned and campaigned by Doug Burford, born October 1975.
Adelaide Royal 2018 had all 4 varieties exhibited - a first in SA.
First SA non-royal show where all 4 varieties were exhibited - Gawler Kennel Club, SA 26th January 2020.
First Laekenois in SA was owned by Kate Lloyd - Belgenbeau Fuzzy Logic, a female born May 2012. (Winjammer Strong Silent Type x Belgenbeau Twisted Sista).
First Laekenois to be shown in confirmation shows in SA - Vanrusselhof Diamond Uncut "Riker" , born 21st June 2013, owned and shown by Michelle Holthouse.
First Malinois shown in SA and first Malinois to earn a title was Ch Corraddee Aniwaniwa owned and exhibited by Noeleen Kemp.
First Grand Champion in SA was Grand. Ch. Tuscamada Zina CD. ET "Zena" owned and campaigned by Billie Valentine.
Merrytar Shear Magic was the first dog in SA to get his Herding Instinct Title, bred by Meryl Hames.
Pedigree and photo of Ch Ableshep Kiri UD, owned and campaigned by Doug Burford.
Belgian Shepherd history Victoria
First Laekenois litter, bred in partnership with Lynda Trotter and Rob Dunlop under the prefix Laekinoz. DOB 13/12/01 dam: Yschia D’eroudur (Imp Bel) sire Lux. Ch. Ndl. Ch. Upsilon Des Fauves De Salune (Imp Bel) 9 puppies only 1 girl.
Belgian Shepherd history New South Wales
1st Grand Champion in NSW was Grand Ch MINIMBAH BEL ESPRIT