Eiledon’s ‘L’ Litter

Eiledon’s first litter (whelped June 17, 1995) was the result of a mating between ‘foundation’ dogs, Ch. Filou de Lutece, TT, CGC a tawny male and grandson of the herding legend Atlas (HCh Ch. Atlas de Lutece CDX HX TT HOF), and Dutch import Ch. Iota Adut Von de Hoolhoove, TT, CGC, HIC, a black female and offspring of dogs actively working with sheep on a farm. This litter produced a fine group of Briards whose natural herding instinct was evident when, at 12 weeks of age, one of the pups rounded up a ‘herd’ of daddy-longlegs spiders and had them waiting at the back door. This litter also had great success in the show ring and led to their dam, Iota, tieing for Number One Briard Brood Bitch in 1997. Meet the original Eiledon Von Hooligan Clan.

Ch. Luciole de Repartee, HS, co-owned by Karen Westerholm and Judy Conway, the full-time princess of Judy’s husband Joe, and part-time Champion show dog. She finished her AKC Championship in 1997 along with her brothers Lucifer and Liege. She came out of show retirement for the BCA 2000 Rassemblement to recieve her Selection under French Judges M. Yanakis and M. Montenot.
Ch. Lucifer Lagniappe

Ch. Lucifer Lagniappe, HIC, co-owned by Karen Westerholm and Jan & Susan Mashman, enjoyed living with his family in Connecticut between shows. Lucifer won the BCA 1996 National Bred By Exhibitor Class at the age of 13 months, under French Judge Mde. Combi. Shown to his championship in 1997, his hobbies included gently herding stuffed toys and small children.

Eiledon’s Licorice de Noir, TT, CGC, HIC, along with Eiledon co-owners Karen Westerholm and Beth Coughlin, following Licorice’s winning the 2000 BCA National Specialty Bred By Exhibitor Class.

Eiledon’s Lumiere is known by his call name, Logan. While not all Eiledon Briards have careers in the show ring, each one is special. Logan and his owner, Jan, won the 1997 Purina Dog Chow search for the Great American Dog for Jan’s essay about their relationship. Jan wrote, “As certain as she’s faithful, protective and exactingly obedient, she is uniquely individual. Her sense of humor is irresistible. With gentle sensitivity, she is lovingly responsive to my feelings.”

Eiledon’s I Love Lucy is the dedicated pet of Eiledon’s web designer, Dawn Shepherd. Dawn has also shared her home with Briards from Eiledon’s ‘R’ and ‘U’ litters.

Ch. Eiledon’s Liege, TT, CGC, TD, HIC  had the most extensive show career of all the Eiledon “L” crew. Leige was a multiple group placing dog and National Specialty Award of Merit winner (1998), and a very special boy, indeed. Leige earned an AKC sanctioned match Group 1, his Canine Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog titles on the same day, at only 10 months of age. He is pictured here in his favorite vantage point, as king of the grooming table.

Pedigree for Eiledon’s ‘L’ Litter