The Bullmastiffs

Australian Champion Bobby Dazzler of Graecia (Imp UK)
 

Rosie was imported by us in 1991 from Graecia Kennels in the UK.  An impressive, sound bitch with an excellent pedigree to match, she became the foundation bitch for our kennel.  Her first litter resulted from a mating to Aust Ch Maxstoke Norton (Imp UK) who was a son to her Grand-sire, Eng Ch Graecia Centaur.  She produced a litter for us under the Bulcharmer prefix.  Her second and last litter was to Aust Ch Morvern Eachan (Imp UK).  Puppies from these two litters went to some of Australia's well known kennels, including Powerbulmas, Kangala, Treebrook and Grasslock and all produced well for these kennels.

Due to our remote location in Lightning Ridge at the time, she was only shown selectively.  Even so, she boasts such wins as Challenge Bitch and Runner-Up Best of Breed at the 1994 Sydney Royal Show.  Challenge Bitch, Best Fawn, Best Champion and Best Body at Specialty Bullmastiff Shows as well as numerous Best of Breed, Runner-Up and Class in Group awards.
 

Australian Champion Wyburn Opal Guardian (Imp UK)
 

Ten years after our first import, Onyx made the journey from Wyburn Kennels in the UK to Australia and joined Opalguard in 2001.

I was lucky enough to be able to see Onyx in the UK on a trip to CRUFTS as a young puppy and I was instantly in love with him.  This striking little baby grew into a handsome man with the most beautiful of temperaments.

He later became co-owned by Powerbulmas and Opalguard kennels as it was difficult for us to show him to his full potential because of family commitments and so Nellie Abela offered to take him to some of the bigger Shows and interstate.

Onyx has won many Best of Breed, Runner-Up, Class in Group and Class in Show awards.  He was unbeatable in the Best Brindle class at Specialty level for many years in all States he was shown. 

He was only used twice at stud by Opalguard and his son, Aust Ch Opalguard Eminem is himself a worthy winning dog. 

He was used with success by a few other kennels, his son, Aust Ch Truguardian Rakahn was a Best in Show in Specialty in Victoria amongst other things.

Optimus Liam of Opalguard (Imp UK)
 

2007 saw our third and last Bullmastiff import arrive to Opalguard from Optimus Kennels in the UK. 

2 days upon arriving into Australian Quarantine, and the first opportunity for him to be allowed visitors, Liam was noticed to have problems with his movement.  Upon his release and several specialists later, Liam was diagnosed with Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP) which is a severe form of Elbow Dysplasia.

He underwent major orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation at 7 months of age to give him the best opportunity of a comfortable life.

For obvious reasons, Liam was neve shown or used at stud.  He is neutered and living a wonderful life with Andrew Elder, who adores him.  We still see him occasionally and he has the most beautiful temperament considering everything he has gone through.  Thank you Andrew.  He is pictured above at 3 years of age.

The French Bulldogs

Australian Champion Glenlee Eternal Secret (Imp UK)
 

	Sealaw Can You Keep A Secret (UK)	Eng Ch Videe De La Parure (UK)	Vangelis Le Beautete (UK)
			Sophie De La Parure (UK)
		Yakee Collecturs Item (UK)	Eng Ch Twinhoe Vernon (UK)
			After Midnight At Yakee (UK)
	Eng Ch Glenlee Eternal Fire (UK)	Eng Ch Glenlee Dancing Brave (UK)	Eng Ch Firedancer At Glenlee (UK)
			Luvmee Truly At Glenlee (UK)
		Eng Ch Truhali Fire Fly At Glenlee (UK)	Eng Ch Firedancer At Glenlee (UK)
			Luvmee Madly (UK)

Our beautiful Elle arrived into Australia late in 2009 from the world renown Glenlee French Bulldog Kennels in England.  We thank Gordon and Ellen Drummond for sending us this gorgeous little girl.

Elle has begun her show career, obtaining Best Minor Puppy in Group and RCC at her first outing.  Her second outing she brought home the ribbons for 2nd place in 6-12 months sweepstakes, Bitch CC, RUBOB, Best Minor Puppy in Group and BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW!

Since then Elle has gathered more Class in Groups, CC's and RCC's together and attained her Australian Champion title in December 2010 with less than 12 months in the Show ring.

Australian Champion Edelweis For Palevyh Buldogov (Imp Rus via USA)
 

	Ch Rus, RKF Zhe-Gran Le Rua Iz Palevyh Buldogov	Ch Rus Dali De La Parure	Ch Net Confucius De La Parure
			Luce Dei Mieiocchi Dell'Akiris
		Ch Rus Elena De La Parure	Tristan De La Renaissance Du Phenix
			Jara V.D. Akazienallee
	Betsi La Mur	Ustinoff De Tatsienlou	Scoubidou De Tatsienlou
			Malouine Du Clos De L'Ancienne Ferme
		Golden Hat Gertsoginya	Ch Rus Xonny Suveren
			Golden Hat Gloria

Twelve months in the making, we finally welcome Dali to Australia in April 2010.

We purchased Dali as an 8 week old pup from Elena Kozhevnikova. Russia is a restricted country for importation directly to Australia, so therefore Dali needed a carer in a Country that would accept him until he was eligible to enter. We would like to thank Betsy Zimmerman of Eclectic Frenchies who looked after Dali for us in the USA making his importation into Australia possible. 

Dali won Best of Breed, Best Junior in Group and Runner-Up to Best Exhibit in Group at his very first outing in Australia, and his first time ever in the show ring.  His second outing gave him yet another best of breed and Junior in Group, whilst his fourth outing saw him awarded Best Intermediate in Group and BEST INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW with some very nice comments from the judges who have recognised his qualities.

NEWS FLASH......Dali wins BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW at his fourth time out and his daughter, Opalguard A Kind Of Magic wins BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW at her second time out  !!!

Dali's son "Opalguard Baby Im A Star"  is already a BEST OF BREED winner at just 7 months of age.  He is also a multi class in group and CLASS IN SHOW winner.

Dali's attained his Australian Champion title in just 5 months of limited showing and 9 Best of Breed Certificates.

Dali left his mark on the American French Bulldog scene before making the move to Australia by giving his carer two lovely litters.  His son Dylan picked up a 3 point major going Winner's Dog and Best of Winners at 7 months of age at his very first show.

The Boxers

Australian Champion Ronin Darkly Dreaming (Imp NZ)

 

Demi is our very first Boxer and she arrived to Opalguard from New Zealand in 2009. 

She is gorgeous girl with a happy outlook on life.  She has done us proud in the Showring in her short time here winning her first Reserve CC and Runner-Up Best of Breed at just 7 months of age with an entry of 18 Boxers.  She bettered this at her next Show only two weeks later winning her first CC and Best of Breed with some stiff competition. 

Demi's next big win was winning Runner-Up to Best Exhibit in Group from the Puppy Class.

She won her first BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP just two weeks after her first birthday, topping it off with two more BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUPS at just 16 months of age.  Demi attained the title of Australian Champion at 13 months of age.

We thank Helene Owen of Ronin Boxers in New Zealand for introducing us to the Boxer breed with such a beautiful girl.

Sanlian Brief Liasion (Imp NZ)
 

Stella joined our team in May 2010.  She is a stunning girl with impeccable bloodlines.  Her first weekend of showing was just three weeks after her arrival into the country where she won Best baby of Breed for three days running.  Stella has a gentle nature and loves to please. 

Thank you to Jillian Plant for sending us this beauty.

Ronin Under Wraps (Imp NZ)
 

Brando arrived to Opalguard in December 2010.  Sadly he did not turn out how we had hoped and he has now gone to live with a new family who adore him.