RBISS NZ Ch Grahden Monte Sawspur

Breed :
Norwegian Elkhound
Sex :
Dog (Male)
Call Name :
Spur
Date of Birth :
14-Apr-04
Bred by :
WP van Rooden
Owned by :
WP van Rooden
Handled by :
Rhonda van Rooden
Available at Stud :
Yes (to approved bitches)
Spur is a Reserve Best In Specialty Show Winner, and has achieved multiple Age In Show wins at Specialist Championship Hound Shows.


Spur also has multiple Best, Reserve, Age Group and Age In Show wins at All Breeds Championship Shows.


Extract from Critique: "Dog of good size and balance. A very good type." Brian Harris, International Dog Judge, Norwegian Elkhound Specialist Judge, Chair NZKC Judges Assn.

Show Highlights Include

NZKC Eukanuba National Dog Show 2010 Best of Breed/BEST NZ BRED OF GROUP
Judge - Dr Eugenio Gonzalez Aguilo (Chile)

NZKC Eukanuba National Dog Show 2010 NZ BRED STAKES - 5th Place Judge - Brian Harris (NZ)


Spur's achievements are a credit to his wonderful bloodlines, thank you to all the judges who have recognised and appreciated his good breed type.


Spur is now retired and enjoys life relaxing at our home in Oxford.


Spur is loved and cared for by Wayne (aka 'Fritz') and Rhonda van Rooden, and exclusively handled by Rhonda van Rooden.

For further information contact:

Contact :
WP van Rooden (Member Details)
Email :
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Pedigree for RBISS NZ Ch Grahden Monte Sawspur
Sire : Ch Trenchard Trick or Treat S: ENG Ch Anton Av Eskamere (Norway) S: N Uch Rasken 10963/86
D: N Uch Winny 12078/89
D: Ch Tormod Ailsa S: Ch Desana Gilbert
D: NZ & AUST Ch Elgenberg Ulla (Imp-Aust)
Dam : Ch Trenchard Jana of Venus S: Brave Heart of Tormod S: NZ Ch Elgtraaron Tas Tarras (Imp-Aust)
D: NZ Ch Elgenberg Hela (Imp-Aust)
D: NZ Ch Eskamere Hansine (Imp-UK) S: Eskamere Chough At Ravenstone
D: Naraena Froya T3063204T02

Recent Results

  • 5-Apr-15 Best of Breed/Best Veteran In Show

    South Island Hound Club [CH] (Judge was Mr R. Reynolds (USA))

  • 4-Apr-15 Global Pets Veteran Stakes - Finalist (Top 5 Placing of 19 entries)

    North Canterbury Kennel Assn. (Inc) [CH] (Judge was Mr B. Riddell (NSW))

  • 29-Nov-14 Best of Breed

    Otago Southland Hound Club [CH] (Judge was Maree McKenzie (NZ))

  • 25-May-14 Best of Breed/2nd Place Brace Stakes with RBISS NZ Ch Grahden Montse Una

    South Island Hound Club [CH] (Judge was Mr N. Frost (USA))

  • 17-Nov-13 Best of Breed/Best Veteran In Show/Short listed for Best In Show

    South Island Hound Club [CH] (Judge was Mrs B. Tophill (Vic))

  • 26-May-13 Best of Breed/Winner Brace Stakes with daughter RBISS NZ Ch Grahden Montse Una

    South Island Hound Club [CH] (Judge was Mrs P. Ulloa (USA))

  • 18-Nov-12 Best of Breed

    South Island Hound Club (Inc) [CH] (Judge was Mrs K. Coralluzzo (Vic))

  • 17-Nov-12 Best of Breed

    Canterbury Kennel Association Inc [CH] (Judge was Carolyn Ryan (Qld))

  • 16-Nov-12 Best of Breed

    Canterbury Kennel Association Inc [CH] (Judge was Rosemary Green (Qld))

  • 5-Aug-12 Best of Breed/Best NZ Bred of Group

    Canterbury Kennel Association Inc [CH] (Judge was Paul Robinson (NZ))

  • 27-May-12 Best of Breed

    South Island Hound Club [CH] (Judge was Bob Rowbotham (Canada))