Monday, January 11, 2010

Bailey and MacKays puppies @ 6 weeks

"Woops" is a very outgoing boy with a great sense of humor. He has a 'look at me personality' and loves to strut his stuff. He is super sweet and loves to cuddle with people. He's a very happy boy and always seems to have his tail up and wagging. He will be going to his new home in the lower mainland later this month.


"Missy" is a very sweet and quiet girl. She loves spending time playing with her sisters and brothers. She's has the 'aloof' part of the toller standard in her temperament and takes a little time to get used to new people. Once she knows you, you are her friend for life. Missy loves to snuggle and will cuddle with you for hours. She's looking for a home who can spend time over socializing her.


"Daisy" is tied for the most laid back puppy award in the litter with her sister Issy. She has a great off switch and loves to snuggle with her people. She's also very outgoing but not to the point of having the 'evil puppy' gene. She loves to play and is not afraid to look like a goof when needed. She will be going to live with her new family in PA later this month or early February.


"Issy" is a outgoing girl who has a moderate energy level - both her and her sister Daisy share the prize of most laid back puppy in the litter. Issy has a very nice personality being playful with you yet contains a off switch which alows her to spend down time with you cuddling. She has the ideal family pet temperament. Issy will be going to live in Edmonton in February with her new family.

"Diddy" is super outgoing and has tones of attitude. He loves to play with his sibblings and his family. He is also very sweet and has a great off switch - one turns him into a clown and off turns him into the worlds best lap dog. He is a fun boy and we have enjoyed having him. He will be going to live with his new family in the Lower Mainland later this month.


"Carin" shares the most outgoing puppy prize with her sister. She has developed quite the personality and loves to make a fool out of herself when she's playing. She is a majority of the time the puppy on the bottom of a wrestling match but always come out with a cheeky smile on her face when the game is over. She will be going to live with her new family in WA later this month.


"Beary" is tied with Carin for the most outgoing puppy prize. She is a cheeky devil and is always the last puppy standing before nap time. She is full of attitude and always has a evil smile on her face. She has been so much fun to have around and we will miss our little trouble maker when she's gone. She is going to live with her new family in the Lower Mainland later this month.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Star Litter is 1.5 weeks old!


The "star" litter is growing fast! All the pups are starting to open their eyes and are exploring their area more and more everyday!

Harmony is being "super mom" and is enjoying raising these lovely pups. She truely is a over-achiever and is doing a wonderful job with her crew.

Everyone is enjoying the open bar! They are all steadily putting on weight and are healthy and happy.

Watch for updates on these "stars" in the near future.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Bailey X MacKay puppies 4 weeks old!


The Bailey and MacKay pups are 4 weeks old!
Puppies have started to eat on their own and are developing beautifully! Each pup is starting to become more independent and they are all starting to get there own personalities.
"Diddy" (1st on the top row) is a very nice boy who likes to play. He's outgoing with people and loves to 'strut his stuff"
"Woops" (2nd on the top row) is a character with lots of 'look at me' personality. He's tail is always wagging and he's a joy to have around.
"Missy" (3rd on the top row) is very sweet girl who will cuddle with you for hours! She is easily persuaded to do things with food.
"Carin" (4th on top row) is a cuddle bug. She loves to be around people and is always welcoming new people when they come to visit.
"Beary" (1st on the bottom row) is the shyiest girl in the litter. She takes a few minutes to warm up to new people but once you're her friend you're a friend for life.
"Daisy" (2nd on bottom row) loves to snuggle. She is the lowest energy puppy in the litter which I'd still say is moderate. She's got a great off switch and settles down for naps in your lap easily.
"Issy" (3rd on the bottom) is a very sweet and quiet girl. She loves to spend time in your lap to snuggle. She loves everything and never complains about anything.

Friday, January 1, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Good bye 2009! We will miss you.

2009 was a good year for Tollchester Kennels. We had 3 lovely events in BC including a picnic in May at Hayward Lake, a BBQ in White Rock in July and a Coffee and Donuts play date at Buntzen in October! Thank-you to everyone who came out to enjoy the events. We look forward to following a annual tradition of these three events!

In 2009 we had a few conformation 'stars' in our family in Canada. 'Topper' CH Tollchester's Top Secret (Storm x Maverick) who is co-owned with Connie Redmond finished off the year (unoffical stats currently) as #2 Toller in Canada including several group placements and a Award of Merrit at the Regional Specialty in White Rock BC! Thank-you to everyone who supported him during his year showing in Canada. "Ziggy" CH Pikkinokka's Ziggy Stardust who is co-owned with Connie Redmond finished off the year #6 in Canada in with only a few weekends of shows for the year he recieved a Group 3rd at the largest show in Canada and a Award of Merrit at the Ontatrio National Specialty! "Piper" CH Tollchester's Christmas Wish (Flare X Maverick) co-owned with Mike Bush finished her Championship this year in fine style in 3 weekends! "Raiden" CH Tollchester Storms Kelticfox (Storm X Cajun) co-owned with Kerri VanEaton finished his Championship under a year of age with a Best Puppy in Specialty Show! "Tanya" CH Tollchester Dreams Come True (Nautica X Cloud) finished her Championship this year with a few very nice wins as well this year! We look forward to another great year in the conformation ring in 2010.

In the USA we also seen a few conformation stars in the family! "Topper" CH Tollchester's Top Secret in only three weekends in the ring finished the year with a Award of Merrit at the Texas specialty and a Group 2nd earning him #10 All Breed Toller in the US! "Nautica" CH Tollchester It's About Time (Storm X Toffee) had a few lovely wins in WA and OH to finish her Championship! "Puzzle" CH Tollchester's Puzzle Pieces (Storm X Reagan) owned by Deb Gibbs finished her Championship with a few nice wins as well last year!

Overseas we also saw a star last year.. yeah! "Osiris" Tollwest Tollchester Turn M'on (Bounce X Topper) finished his Luxemburg Championship! He is owned by Els in Belgium.

In obedience one of our Manchester's "Eddie" Tollchester's Black Vortex owned by Lale Aksu had a good year starting with the completion of his Rally Novice Title! Our duck tollers "Mars" Tollchester Life On Mars (Pepsi x Ziggy) owned by Christi Weger achieved his Rally Novice title. While "Flirt" Tollchester Top O'Th World (Storm X Maverick) owned with Bev March recieved her Canine Good Neighbour title!

That's all folks for 2009! Thank-you to all the great owners who made 2009 a success! If I missed anyone's brags feel free to email me at tollchester@gmail.com and I'd be happy to add them.

Happy, Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

11 puppies Born on December 27th!


We are proud to announce the arrival of our latest litter from "Harmony" AM CH Tollchester California Dreamin' and "Ziggy" AM CAN CH Pikkinokka's Ziggy Stardust! 11 puppies, 7 boys and 4 girls were born December 27th, 2009.
Harmony is a lovely girl who is here to visit us from California for a few months to raise this gorgeous litter. We are very excited by the potential of this lovely bunch of puppies.
We may still have a puppy available from this litter. If you are interested contact me at tollchester@gmail.com

Monday, October 5, 2009

Tollchester Toller Event November 7, 2009


Tollchester Kennels will be hosting a toller meet and greet at Buntzen Lake in Coquitlam BC on November 7, 2009 between 11am and 2pm. We welcome all of our families and their friends to come out and join us for the day with your furry companions. It will be a fun day at the water with other toller families. You will have the opportunity to meet others who own dogs from our kennel and possibly the sister and/or brothers of your wonderful toller! Come out and enjoy the fun! Please RSVP to tollchester@gmail.com for the event as we will be supplying lunches for families and there will be a few toller related 'door prizes'.

We plan to supply tennis balls at the picnic for the redheads so please leave all sentimental toys at home - we are having the picnic in the dog park so there a chance things may get misplaced. We will have a few water dishes on location for the dogs - if you're dog is concerned about communal water I would suggest bringing a private water dish for them. Otherwise, I can't think of anything else people need to bring to the event other then their families and tollers :o)

Directions from Vancouver:

  • Go east on Hastings, which becomes Barnet Highway (No.7A)
  • Turn left onto St Johns Street
  • Turn left onto Ioco Road, which becomes Heritage Mountain Boulevard
  • Turn right at onto David Avenue at the roundabout
  • Turn left onto Forest Park Way
  • Turn left onto Apsenwood Drive, which becomes East Road. Follow East Road to its end
  • Turn right onto Sunnyside Road, and continue to the entrance gate

Monday, August 17, 2009


"Crave" Tollchester's Secret Obsession, is looking for a home!

She's a gorgeous girl who is super intelligent, loves to please and has a great working temperament ....she has the potential to excel in almost anything her owners put their mind to!

Crave has lots to offer the genepool in tollers with her superb structure and pedigree. We are looking for a home for her who would consider breeding a litter with her in the future. She is available to a current breeder or on a mentorship program to someone interested in learning more about breeding tollers.