'Missy I' & Aunty Pat (1968)

The Hacienda Prefix was officially registered in 1994, but long before that time our family had been involved in the world of pedigree dogs and we had always owned Dachshunds as pets, the very first Dachie named 'Missy' belonging to my grandparents. 

Although not active in the show scene after getting 'Missy' we always had dogs in the household and invariably there was always a Dachie amongst them, until the late eighties when we strangely found ourselves Dach-less and so in 1991 purchased Missy II who till this day is the Queen at Hacienda. In 1993 we purchased two pedigree dogs and ventured into the show ring again.

But living and studying in the UK it became hard to attend shows here or to keep too many dogs so our participation in the show ring was minimal in Malaysia, but in the UK we faithfully went to the shows at weekends and were active in the dog world over there. In 1995 with the return of my brother Robbie to Malaysia, we decided to buy our first show Dachie and he was Mal. Ch. Ralines Remus at Hacienda (Imp UK). Definitely not a show stopper, Remus was an honest dog and really with his purchase the bug had bitten. Through fate and the persistence of a local lady who wanted a good home for her imported Std. Long hair, the next pedigree dachie to join our household was 'BJ' who we finally titled into Asian & Mal. Gr. Ch. Heulen Black Jack at Hacienda (Imp Aust), which signaled our start with the Longs.

'Missy II' & her best pal 'Lady' (Great Dane) going for a car ride in the VW Beetle.

Charlie winning his first BIS. Pictured here with Group judge Mrs. Liz Gunther.

Still it was not until my return in 1997 for good from the UK, when we took the Malaysian Show scene by storm. I had returned from the UK with a very special dog who put Hacienda very firmly on the map and he was Asian & Mal. Gr. Ch. Hampdach Down Town at Hacienda (Imp UK) bred by Kath & Andy Bethel. Charlie was Top Hound in Malaysia 1998, 1999 & 2000. A winner of numerous BIS, RBIS & Groups, he was also the first ever Hound Grand Champion and finished 1998 as #2 Top Dog All Breeds!!

Not long after returning from the UK I traveled Down Under and met a wonderful couple by the name of Mark & Justine Yardley who owned the Jumarnic prefix in NSW Australia. Seeing we needed some good foundation bitches they kindly gave us two girls to start us off and one of these girls, Amy (Asian, Aust & Mal. Ch. Talberg Maid on Request), was one of their top winning bitches. More imports from Jumarnic have followed over the years and more importantly Mark & Justine remain very true and special friends of ours and they really are two such wonderful people, who through their frankness, honesty and constant desire to help, have contributed greatly to making us who we are today.

Over time we have sent a couple of dogs back to Mark & Justine and the most recent was Asian & Mal. Ch. Hacienda Ewe Lil Beauty - Petra who at her very first show in Australia, was BOB at Sydney Royal 2003!!!

Mark & Amy winning RBIS at a Dachshund Specialty Show. Pictured with them is judge Mr. Andy Bethel (UK)

Today, Hacienda have successfully owned, co-owned, campaigned & titled 70 Champions in Std. Smooth, Std. Longhaired & Min. Longhaired Dachshunds, Eng. Setter, Kerry Blues & Eng. Cocker Spaniels. Lately, we have also bred 2 Eng. Cocker Spaniel Champions under the Heritage prefix. The Eng. Setter, Asian & Mal. Gr. Ch. Eireannmada Maple Syrup was a multi BIS winner & the fastest Gundog Grand Champion. Of the 69 Champions, 40 are proudly homebred HACIENDA Champions, both locally & overseas in Australia, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines & Thailand, with others on track to their titles in Hong Kong & Canada.

In 2005 I also received my judging license from the MKA to judge all varieties of dachshunds and now also the Hound Group (FCI Group 4,6 & 10). I hvae judged the Hound Group in Manila Philippines in 2006. I also have my first Gundog Group assignment in November 2006 and await confirmation from the MKA of this group also.

I would not be where i was today if it wasn't the wonderful friends made over the years through the dog world. Friends who have entrusted me with their precious bloodlines, dogs, knowledge and for having been nothing short of fantastic. The kindness and infinite support given has helped Hacienda go from strength to strength and make us what we are today.

I am also especially touched by those who have put their faith in us and who campaign HACIENDA dogs across the globe and keep our flag flying!! Thank you for believing in us and also for taking such great care of our dogs and taking them to such great heights.

I am also eternally indebted and thankful to my family who have stood by me and through their direct and indirect involvement, are an integral part of Hacienda today. My sister Jamie is repsonsible  for the majority of pictures on this website which were all taken by her.

At Hacienda, all our dogs are 
Bred on purpose, loved beyond reason & handled with pride

Some of our proudest "Homebred" moments to date....

Asian & Mal. Ch. Hacienda Ewe Lil Beauty - Petra 
Winning Best of Breed at Sydney Royal 2003
(Exactly one week out of Quarantine too!!)

Best of Breed at Royal Melbourne Show 2003

Best of Breed at Sydney Royal 2004

Res. Best of Breed Sydney Royal 2005!

Res. Best of Breed Melbourne Royal 2006!

Res. Best of Breed Perth Royal 2006!

Bitch CC & Reserve Best of Breed 8th Dachshund National Perth 2006!

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Mal. Ch. Hacienda Lock Up Ya Daughters - 'Benson'
going Winners Dog at the First CANADIAN NATIONAL in 2005
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Indian Champion Hacienda I'll Be Black - 'Molly'
Winning 8th Best in Show at the FCI International Pre Show 2004


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Aust. Ch. Hacienda Ewe Reka - 'Pasha'
creating history by becoming our 1st Australian Champion
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Mal. Gr. Ch. Hacienda Heaven Maid - 'Stella'
becoming our first Homebred Grand Champion
& the 1st EVER Malaysian bred dog to gain the title of International Champion
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Phil Hall Of Fame Hacienda Feelin Flirty - 'Tango'
becoming a Philippine Hall of Fame winner
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Braz. Junior Champion Hacienda Some Like it Choc - 'Lola'
making her debut in South America by winning to back to back Group 1 placings and gaining her Junior Champion title!


 

"It's a funny thing about life. If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."

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