Nanüü

As most know by now, our beloved Max died Auguest 13th, 2001. Since we are unable to live without a dog, I started hunting for the right breed while at our daily vet visits with Max. Since he was an Irish Wolfhound cross, I figured that might be a little tough to find, so started looking at purebreds again. I used to breed and show Keeshonden, but they don't fit our lifestyle any longer. I wanted a dog that looked like Max even though we knew he could never be replaced. First stop was the Italian Spinoni which I was fortunate to see on a tv show about the Westminster Show. They are extremely scarce though and I couldn't find a breeder in Canada. I looked at Giant Schnauzers, plus a couple of other large breeds, but nothing seemed quite suitable. And then I saw the Otterhound! Everything I read on the breed seemed to be just about perfect. We're fairly isolated from our neighbours so his distinctive bark wouldn't be a problem. We live on the river so he can swim whenever he wants. And he was big and shaggy, no primping or trimming on this baby. I was lucky enough to find a breeder in Canada, Calgary to be exact, and the wait was on for a litter. I was able to keep it a secret from Bill and the puppy would be his birthday present.

I made several searches on eBay and was able to find several OH items, dog cards and a print I really liked. I was also able to get copies of the two books written on the breed. As Bill's big day approached I waited with anticipation, and a little dread, for both his birthday and the birth of the expected puppies. Bill's reaction to the news was better than I had dreamed it would be. He was just as excited at the prospect as I was and, it turned out, we only had to wait a week for our boy to be born. Nanüü was born on March 22, 2002, Bill's second oldest daughter's birthday. It was the breeder's N litter, which proved prophetic, since Bill had told Max that if he ever got another dog, his name would be Nanüü. Nanu is Inuit for bear, though at the rate he's growing we should have chosen Moose. We trusted Bev (Biren) to choose the right pup, I needed one to show, and he had to be the right temperment for a shop. Nanüü flew in on June 7th and was everthing we could have hoped for. Besides being cute as a button, he is calm and even tempered. He's as stubborn as on Otterhound is supposed to be, but too loveable to worry about it. He also loves getting his picture taken.

At the airport

This bone is almost as big as he is

Is he ready for show jumping?

Canada Day!!

Who can resist that face?

Best Puppy in Group (2nd time!)- Handler Drobel Rojas

10 months old - What a face

Nanüü had a very successful weekend in Windsor March 22/23rd, 2003. Besides celebrating his first birthday with his brother Buck and sister Nelli, he won four points towards his championship. We're on the way!

At 3 years old now (June/05) Nanuu is 1 point away from that darned old championship. We expect to finish him this summer.

Introducing Ch Avitar's Nanüü O'canada Won July 15, 2005

Nanüü's Pedigree

Pictorial Pedigree

Otterhound Club of America

Nanuu recommends Arf'ul Good Liver Treats. In fact, they're the only kind he WILL eat.