Hi everyone! 

I am Tiia Yläpöntinen, 19-year-old girl from Jyväskylä, Finland.  I graduated from high school beginning of the summer 2009 and now I am taking a year off from studies. At the moment I have one dog living with me – Kiira the setter is the one who’s bringing action and joy to my life. More about Kiira at her own page.

Dogs have been a big part of my life for a long time. Before I got my own dog, I helped all my neighbours with their dogs. My dream came true when I got my first dog at the age of ten. Since then, dogs and different hobbies with dogs has been important thing in my life.

Dog shows – what can I even say about shows. During the years shows has become dearest hobby with dogs for me. Before getting my first real show dog ( Ch Serene Screwdriver “Robin”) , I competed successfully in junior handling competitions. Also with Robin I competed my last JH year with great results.  Highlights of junior handling years are qualifications to Finnish championship finals and winning our kennel district championship.

During these years I have got to known many different breeds and dog persons – but I have also got many dear human friends. I would like to thank Robin’s breeder Marjatta Tanninen and Kiira’s breeder Marita Peuhkuri for letting me have these dogs in my life. One friend of my mine has helped me so much with grooming, showing and also been great friend outside of showrings – so thank you Sanna Vartiainen! 

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