Parents of the puppies

Dana’s dam is Yarmilan Shipshape’N Bristol Fashion, affectionately called Siiri. Siiri’s strengths include particularly excellent front angulation, giving her a beautiful topline and driving movement. In addition, Siiri boasts a fantastic and easy-care coat that grows quickly—just like her daughter. Siiri also has superb pigment and a lovely expression. However, she does have a perfect scissor bite, which has limited her to just one show appearance. Perhaps we will try the veteran class later on, where bite might not be as important. Siiri’s sire is the particolour FI CH Taivaskatseen Voitto Kotiin (Ch. Chic Choix Casino Parti x Ch. Taivaskatseen Elegantti Elli), and her dam is Yarmilan Mikä Ihana Pirpana (Ch. Yarmilan Man With No Eyes x Yarmilan Life on Mars).

Dana’s sire was the late Coco’s brother, Yarmilan Le Roi de Soleil, also known as Rocky. Rocky stayed with us longer until we found the right home where he could be shown. Rocky’s sire, Oliver Man Yarmilan de Tashi-Lumpo (Yarmilan Starman x Mam’Zelle Rose Hum Dusty de Tashi-Lumpo), was imported from France; unfortunately, Rocky was his only litter. Rocky’s dam was purchased from Taivaskatseen kennel, from a litter sired by our own visitor from the Czech Republic, Domino, or Ch. Yarmilan Man With No Eyes. The dam was Taivaskatseen Ballaadin Bianca, known as Saga, whose dam was Taivaskatseen Jasmineruusu. Sadly, this was also Saga’s last litter!

The sire chosen for the litter is the handsome, light-coloured charmer, Fi CH Diamella Name of the Game—better known as Heppu. I have followed this litter with great interest ever since they were puppies, as both their parents and the puppies themselves have had very successful show careers and have also proven to be excellent breeding dogs, producing wonderful offspring. In fact, four champions have come from this litter, three of whom have champion descendants with group and BIS wins and placements. Heppu’s sister Erica was chosen Best of Breed at Crufts in 2020.

Heppu’s sire, the very well-known Ch. Shut Up and Kiss Me Dell’Alberico (Salim Dell’Alberico x Whisborne Actinaria), has gained fame across Europe and later in the United States for his charming presence and charisma. He has superb proportions, excellent size, and all the breed-typical details in place. His strong red colour has been passed on to many of his offspring, along with many other fine qualities.

Heppu’s dam, the stunning and successful Ch. Chic Choix Diamella Inspiration (Ch. Kumi Kian Simply Irresistible x Ch. Barjea’s Sawyer), whose career I have followed since she was a puppy, has produced several champion-level offspring from other litters as well. Venla had excellent proportions and beautiful, ground-covering movement, always carrying herself with dignity in the ring, like a queen.

Danas virtues

Dana is beautifully sized at 23 cm with balanced proportions and excellent angulations in both the front and rear. Her coat quality is simply stunning – hard, rich, and fast-growing.

While her show career has been limited due to some unfortunate setbacks, Dana has still earned two CAC’s, one BOB and two junior certificates. She will continue her show journey after her maternal leave.

Heppus virtues

I am particularly fond of Heppu’s size and proportions; he has a wonderful straight topline, beautiful tail and rear, and perfectly proportioned head with a perfect reverse scissor bite. Heppu carries himself proudly in movement and moves with a good stride length.

Heppu is also a very typical Lhasa apso by his character, a happy outgoing little boy who likes other people but is not your best friend right away.

Heppu has been limitedly shown but easily gained his Finnish Champion title and has even won group 3 placement at an all breed show.

Litter Plans

Pedigree of the puppies

What We Expect – And what we got

Our long-awaited Lhasa Apso litter was born on October 26th, 2025. The ultrasound had shown several puppies, and we were excited to welcome them – and indeed, we now have one male and three females, all in beautiful sable shades ranging from light gold to red.

We are very happy with the puppies: they show promising proportions, size, and beautiful heads, along with charming temperaments.

At the moment, one female puppy is looking for a co-ownership home (sijoituskoti) in the Pietarsaari / Kokkola region. If you are interested in what co-ownership actually means in practice, you can read more >> here <<.

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