November 13th, 2015

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the very sudden loss of Diva, Can CH Candyland I Get Around. It's hard to imagine that just two days ago she was running and playing with her grandkids in the yard, and today I had to say goodbye. She was the undisputed grand dame of Tokabout, and will be missed greatly. Her legacy lives on in her daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters. Everyday I see so much of her in them. Her daughter Royal Star produced my group of seven litter that had so much success, and one of Royal Stars daughters has produced an amazing litter herself with five Canadian champions.

Tokabout good for your Ego! Congratulations to George Jeffries on his new partner Ego, 'Tokabout Me Being XLNT'. Here they are strutting their stuff at the Credit Valley Kennel & Obedience Club show for the first time. Look for this duo in 2015! This special boy has found the perfect fit and we know they will accomplish great things together. 

Caledon Kennel Association Show - What an amazing weekend for Tokabout Afghans. Ego finished his CH on the Friday, under Charles Olvis, making him CH Tokabout Me Being XLNT. He is now the third puppy in the exciting Boogie x Gracie litter to receive his Canadian title, with three more well on their way. On Saturday, under breed specialist Ramon Podesta, Cheyanne 'Tokabout Annes Angel' was awarded WB & BoW to finish her Canadian title over an impressive entry. On Sunday, under Tamas Jakkel, Axel 'Something XLNT to Tokabout' was awarded WD & BoW for a 2 point win with his new handler. Fantastic showing Tokabout Hounds! 

Elgin County KC & Purina National - We are pleased to announce that Marc ' Tokabout Mythos XLNT Marcsman' has finished his Canadian Championship. On the Saturday, under Denny Mounce, Marc went WD and on Sunday under Dr. A Leivano, he was WD & BoW. Marc was piloted to his last point by Norm Fargo & Mitchell Ford, and has otherwise been exclusively handled by his owner, Kristina Grinton. Congratulations and best of luck in the Specials ring! 

Our Congratulations to Marquis Afghans on their New Canadian Champion, CH XLNT Jewel of Tokabout. Nova is owned, handled & loved by Karol-Ann Savard. Nova was finished this summer under Judge Jean-Jacques Dupas with a Group 2nd. Way to show girls! 

New UKC CH & Major CKC Pointed - Elvis, (Tokabout an XLNT Hound Dawg) was awarded WD/BOW two days in a row for a pair of majors under judges Mr. Bett & Mr. Dick Meens at the London Canine Association show. Elvis also finished his UKC title at the UKC Premier this last June. At only 14 months of age, Elvis is certainly making a splash!  Hope the future is bright for this young boy!

Elvis was BOW for a Major under respected judge, Mr. Richard Meens. Shown here with his owner/co-breeder/handler Kit Schmitt & his co-breeder Dee Devins. 

March 9th, 2014 

New American Champion - We are pleased to announce that Tokabout Hells Fall From Grace has completed her American Championship. Congratulations to her Owner/Handler, Kit Schmitt. Gracie is now an American, Canadian, and UKC Champion.

Woodstock &Dist. Kennel Club - Today Tokabout Mythos XLNT Marcsman took Winner's Dog, Best of Winners and Best Puppy. He was also Best Puppy in the Hound group under respected Breeder/Judge Mr. Ole Nielsen. Marc was handled by his owner, Kristina Grinton.

Tahkira Go To Hell 'Leo' - Today it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Leo. His legacy lives on in the sons and daughters he produced in his lifetime, and in the memories he leaves with those who had the pleasure to own and love him.

Elora Gorge Kennel Club - This was a fantastic weekend for the Tokabout dogs, what a way to end the year. Our brace team CH Tokabout Luna C at Lewenhart & CH Tokabout Hell's Fall from Grace took best Brace in Breed all three days running. The blue girls had a blast strutting their stuff in front of an appreciative audience. CH Tokabout Hells fall from Grace (Gracie) went Best of Opposite Sex on Friday and Saturday, gaining points toward her Grand Championship. Gracie's pups put in an XLNT showing as well. Axel took a point as Winner's dog, his brother Ego taking reserve on the Friday. On Saturday our big winner from the puppies was Effie, who not only took Winner's bitch but Best of Winners and Best Puppy under Breeder judge Barb Ardnt. She went on to place second in puppy group. Sunday saw Elvis take Reserve Winner's dog, and Sexy take Best of Opposite Sex on her last day in Canada. It's been a great Year and we had time to take a few 'family' photos before Gracie left for the States.

Brantford & District Kennel Club - We are pleased to announce the offical debut of another of Gracie & Boogie's puppies. Tokabout Mythos XLNT Marcsman, 'Marc', took a 2 pt. major on Saturday as Winner's Dog and Best Puppy in Breed over some  stiff competition. A big thank you goes to our judge, Mr. Alan Bennet. On Sunday he went RWD. Handled by his mom, Kristina.

Burlington Kennel Club - An amazing weekend for the Tokabout Hounds! On Saturday Dunn, Tokabout It N Do It, Went BOB and also took a Group 3rd under judge Mr. Wiliam Byrne. The puppies also made their mark this weekend with Ego taking Best Baby Puppy in Group on Saturday, and Marc going Best Baby Puppy in Group on Sunday. Cheyanne, Tokabout Anne's Angel, went Best of Opposite Sex on both Saturday & Sunday. On Sunday she took a 2 point major as Best of winners as well.

 Oakville Kennel Club - Fantastic weekend for the Tokabout Hounds! On Sunday Dunn, Tokabout It N Do It, went Best of Winners and finished his Canadian Championship with a 3 point major under Judge Star White. Way to Finish in Style Dunn Bunny.  This weekend we also took four of the puppies out to their very first baby puppy classes. On Saturday it was all about Elvis, and on Sunday Effie decided to show those boys how it's done. ;-) Elvis, Effie, Marc, and Ego all did very well their first time out and gave both the judges and spectators something to 'Tokabout'.  

 UKC Top Ten - UKC, AM & CAN CH. Tokabout Daredevil wins Top Ten BOB under respected Judge Charles Scott, making him the #1 Afghan in the UKC for a second year running. Mr. Scott also awarded Dare his Semi-Final placement, sending him to the Best in Top Ten Competition. He went on to place 10th in the Best of Top Ten Competition under judges Martha Anderson, Maria Amelia Taborda, and David Kittredge. A fantastic showing for Dare, who was handled by his proud dad Scott Schmitt.  On June 15th, Dare also received a Group 1st, under judge Timothy Catterson. 

 We had a blast at the Breeder's Classic and entered two teams. It was a great experience for the youngsters, letting Storm, Sizzle, Zeva & Zelda spend time in ring with a lot of dogs. Dare, Gracie, & Luna were the calm cool veterans and showed the kids how it's done. It was a great opportunity to showcase the breed and expose the public to the variety in both color and coat that exists in our breed.