Hunterhound Bloodhounds Australia

Aust Sup CH - Multi BIS/BISS Hunterhound Excalibur (AI)

"Merlin"

Australia's first SUPREME CHAMPION Bloodhound & the highest awarded Bloodhound in Australian History

MULTI ALL BREEDS BEST IN SHOW & SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOW

Merlin is from our long awaited KING ARTHUR litter.
His mother is BISS/ Multi RUBISS CH FLUSHTIMES CW LADY OF THE LAKE TDX (Imp Swe)
and his father is
AM CH CT Mojustas Challenge of Churchil

2017 begins successfully for Merlin with immediately being awarded BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP, then at only his second show for the year he was awarded BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW at the Wingham Show Society All Breeds Show

2016 was another successful year for Merlin. Once again only lightly shown but was highly awarded receiving MULTI BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP. Some of the major highlights were as follows:
BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW - Gunnedah & District Kennel Club April 2016
Runner Up to BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW - Brisbane Water Legacy Show June 2016

2015 sees Merlin return to the Show ring after 4 months off...and he hits the ground running!
BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW & RUNNER UP BEST IN SPECIALITY SHOW
BEST IN SHOW & RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW - All breeds
MULTI BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP(BIG1) & MULTI CLASSES IN GROUP/SHOW
2015 Main highlights have been

~ HOUND OF THE YEAR 2015 - Hound Club of NSW ~
~ AMISH CHALLENGE WINNER ~
North of the Harbour ABKC Show July 2015
**BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW** - Fairfield & District All Breeds KC November 2015
BEST IN SHOW - Hound Club of NSW Specialty Show October 2015
RUNNER UP TO BEST IN SHOW - Hound Club of NSW Specialty Show April 2015 under UK Hound Specialist Mrs Vivienne Phillips
RUNNER UP TO BEST IN SHOW - Hills District KC All breeds Show
Looking forward to seeing what the future brings for this handsome lad!!

2014 saw Merlin have an amazing start to his Show career. At the tender age of 7 months he won BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP at the 2014 International Spring Fair, against a very respectable 170 hounds. He has impressed both domestic & International judges & as such has amassed an astounding 22 Class awards, which includes 2 x BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP & 9 BEST CLASS (Baby puppy & Minor) IN SHOW to finally achieve his title. Merlin can now be known as an AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION, which he attained at 7 1/2 months

Health Clearances - Hips 0:2 Elbows 0:0 DM clear/normal Heart clear - Echo Cardiologist

Pedigree

Breed : Bloodhound	Bred by : Michelle Ashpole
Sex : Dog	Owned by : Michelle Ashpole
Date of Birth : 28-Jan-14	Handled by : Michelle Ashpole
Call Name : Merlin	Available for stud : No

Sire : Am.Ch CT MoJusta's Challenge of Churchil

S: Am Ch Churchils I'll Take the Challenge

S: AM Ch Ripple Creek's Lone Challenger

D: Am Ch Shilohs Nomoblues O Churchil

D: Churchils Moonbell Treasure TD

S: Am GR Ch Churchils Treasured Moon

D: Am Ch Churchils Iron Belle Satine

Dam : Ch. Flushtimes CW Lady of the Lake TDX (Imp Swe)

S: Aristos Q King Pellinore (Swe)

S: Scipio Famous Alhavant (Cze)

D: Aristos Queen Ginevra (Pol)

D: Smart Noses Bag Lady (Swe)

S: Ballamourn Mr Bowjangles (Fin)

D: Diva Du Noble Limier (Fin)

Results

24-Nov-18 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred in Group
Dalwood Childrens Home Charity Show (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
24-Nov-18 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred in Group
Dalwood Childrens Home Charity Show (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
23-Jun-18 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Nor-West Canine Association Inc (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
25-Mar-18 Best in Show, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred in Show
Hound Club of NSW (NSW) (Champ Show)
2-Oct-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred in Show
Hound Club of NSW Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
30-Sep-17 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Group
Hills Dog Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
30-Jul-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Warners Bay Dog Sports Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
17-Jun-17 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Group
Dogs NSW Public Relations Committee (Dogs On Show) (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Jun-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Hunter Valley Hound Club (Show 1) (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Jun-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Hunter Valley Hound Club (Show 2) (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Jun-17 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Group
Newcastle & Northern District Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
28-May-17 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Group
Ku-Ring-Gai Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
21-May-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Cessnock Dog Club (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
21-May-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Cessnock Dog Club (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
19-May-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Lake Macquarie All Breeds Kennel Club (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
19-May-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Lake Macquarie All Breeds Kennel Club (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
14-May-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Group
Medowie & District All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
7-May-17 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Group
Morisset & District Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
29-Apr-17 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred in Group
Ladies Kennel Association of NSW (BLUE SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
29-Apr-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred of Breed
Ladies Kennel Association of NSW (GOLD SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
22-Apr-17 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred in Show
St George District Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
9-Apr-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred of Breed
Hound Club of NSW (NSW) (Champ Show)
2-Apr-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open of Breed
Fairfield & District All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
26-Mar-17 Best in Show, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Show
Wingham Show Society Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Mar-17 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Open in Group
The Lake District Canine Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Mar-17 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Aust Bred in Group
Newcastle A H & I Association Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
27-Nov-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Fairfield & District All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
20-Nov-16 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Dalwood Children's Home Charity Shows (NSW) (Champ Show)
13-Nov-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Maitland & Kurri District Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Nov-16 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Northern All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Nov-16 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Northern All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
4-Nov-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Northern All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
23-Oct-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Manly & District Kennel & Dog Training Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Oct-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
The Hound Club of NSW (NSW) (Champ Show)
24-Sep-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Lake Macquarie All Breeds Kennel Club (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
24-Sep-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Cessnock Dog Club (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
23-Sep-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Lake Macquarie All Breeds Kennel Club (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
23-Sep-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Lake Macquarie All Breeds Kennel Club (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
18-Sep-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Hunter Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
17-Sep-16 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Hunter Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Sep-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Woodlands & Childrens Charity Homes (AM) (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Sep-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Newcastle Toy & All Breeds Kennel Club (PM) (NSW) (Champ Show)
2-Sep-16 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Newcastle Toy & All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
20-Aug-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Nor-West Canine Association Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
13-Aug-16 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Port Stephens Dog Sports Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Aug-16 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
The Bay City All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Aug-16 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Port Stephens Dog Sports Club Inc (PM) (NSW) (Champ Show)
31-Jul-16 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Kempsey & Macleay Valley Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
24-Jul-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Gosford City Canine Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
10-Jul-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Sutherland Shire All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Jun-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Brisbane Water Legacy Dog Club (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Jun-16 R/Up in Show, Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Brisbane Water Legacy Dog Club (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Jun-16 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Newcastle & Merewether Combined Canine Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
14-May-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Hills Dog Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
22-Apr-16 Best in Show, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Gunnedah & District Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-Apr-16 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Hound Club of NSW (NSW) (Champ Show)
19-Feb-16 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Novocastrian Ladies Canine Association (NSW) (Champ Show)
29-Nov-15 Best in Show, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Fairfield & District All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
22-Nov-15 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Dalwood Children's Home Charity Shows (NSW) (Champ Show)
7-Nov-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Northern All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
7-Nov-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Northern All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
6-Nov-15 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Northern All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Oct-15 Best in Show, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
The Hound Club of NSW Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
19-Sep-15 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Hunter Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
22-Aug-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate of Breed
Nor-West Canine Association Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
15-Aug-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Show
Hunter Valley Hound Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
15-Aug-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
Port Stephens Dog Sports Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
31-Jul-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Intermediate in Group
The Sydney Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
24-Jul-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
T & G All Breeds Dog Club of NSW (NSW) (Champ Show)
19-Jul-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Show
The North of the Harbour All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Jul-15 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
Sutherland Shire All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Jul-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior of Breed
Hawkesbury Kennel Club Inc (SHOW A) (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Jul-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
Hawkesbury Kennel Club Inc (SHOW B) (NSW) (Champ Show)
27-Jun-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior of Breed
Warners Bay Dog Sports Club Inc (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
27-Jun-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior of Breed
Warners Bay Dog Sports Club Inc (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
21-Jun-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Show
Parramatta & Districts All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
14-Jun-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Show
Brisbane Water Legacy Dog Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Jun-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior of Breed
Newcastle & Merewether Combined Canine Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
23-May-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
Ku-Ring-Gai Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
16-May-15 R/Up in Show, Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Show
Hills District Kennel & Training Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
9-May-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
Newcastle & Northern District Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
9-May-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Show
Hunter Valley Hound Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
3-May-15 R/Up Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
Morisset Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
25-Apr-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior of Breed
County of Cumberland Kennel Association Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Apr-15 R/Up in Show, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Show
The Hound Club of NSW Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
22-Mar-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
Liverpool & District All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
14-Mar-15 R/Up Best in Group, Dog CC, Junior in Group
The Lake District Canine Club (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
14-Mar-15 R/Up Best in Group, Dog CC, Junior in Show
The Lake District Canine Club (PM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
6-Mar-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior in Group
Newcastle A H & I Association Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
28-Feb-15 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Junior of Breed
Medowie & District All Breeds Kennel Club (AM SHOW) (NSW) (Champ Show)
2-Nov-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Puppy in Group
County of Cumberland Kennel Association Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
12-Oct-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Group
Manning River A & H Society Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
21-Sep-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Group, 1st Puppy S/Stakes
Hunter Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
6-Sep-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Group
Woodlands & Childrens Charity Homes (AM) (NSW) (Champ Show)
6-Sep-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Show, 1st Puppy S/Stakes
Newcastle Toy & All Breeds Dog Club (PM) (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Sep-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Show, 2nd Puppy S/Stakes
Newcastle Toy & All Breeds Dog Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
29-Aug-14 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Show
Dogs NSW International Spring Fair (NSW) (Champ Show)
23-Aug-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Group
Norwest Canine Association Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
16-Aug-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Show
Hunter Valley Hound Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
16-Aug-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Show
Port Stephens Dog Sports Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
8-Aug-14 Best in Group, Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Show
Mid North Coast Canine Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
2-Aug-14 Best of Breed, Dog CC, Minor in Show
The Sydney Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
25-Jul-14 Baby in Group
T & G All Breeds Dog Club of NSW Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
18-Jul-14 Baby of Breed
The North of the Harbour All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
13-Jul-14 Baby of Breed
Sutherland Shire All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
5-Jul-14 Baby of Breed
Penrith Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Blue Show) (NSW) (Champ Show)
27-Jun-14 Baby in Show
Warners Bay Dog Sports Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
22-Jun-14 Baby of Breed
Parramatta & Districts All Breeds Kennel Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
7-Jun-14 Baby of Breed
Newcastle & Merewether Combined Canine Club Inc (AM Show) (NSW) (Champ Show)
7-Jun-14 Baby of Breed
Newcastle & Merewether Combined Canine Club Inc (PM Show) (NSW) (Champ Show)
31-May-14 Baby of Breed
St George District Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
24-May-14 Baby in Show
Ku-Ring-Gai Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
17-May-14 Baby of Breed
Hills District Kennel & Training Club Inc (NSW) (Champ Show)
10-May-14 Baby of Breed
Newcastle & Northern District Kennel Club (NSW) (Champ Show)
10-May-14 Baby of Breed
Hunter Valley Hound Club (NSW) (Champ Show)

Contact Details

Michelle Ashpole
Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
Phone : 0414266955
Email : [email protected]