A*starz Keeshond Dog Info Page

"Marcus"
BISS BISw Am/Can Ch. A*starz Patriot

SIRE: BISS Am/Can Ch. A*starz Conan, 1998 KCA Select
DAM: BISw Ch. A*starz Platinum Plus V Novel, 1997 KCA Select Award Winner
WHELP DATE: 07/04/1998
BREEDER: Donna Stekli + Barbara Cobean
OWNER: Kathy & Rod Barker, Donna Stekli & Debra Milligan (deceased)

'Marcus' is the only male from this litter. (The other boy was killed by a car at 4mos of age.)
Marcus is a blend of his sire and dam. He won Best in Sweepstakes [and RWD] at the April 1999 Capital Keeshond Club Specialty show. 'Marcus' finished his American Championship the weekend of 10/9/99 with a 4pt major at the Keeshond Fanciers of Central States Specialty and a 5pt major the next day, both wins from the Bred-By Class! He is always owner-handled by Kathy Stekli-Barker. Congratulations to Owners: Kathy Barker, Donna Stekli and Debra Milligan! Marcus finished his Canadian Championship 11/5/99 in Chatham Ontario. Since then, Marcus has returned to Canada & has done very well winning Groups and attaining Group placements.

Marcus has done well in the states too, winning the first Great Lakes Keeshond Club Specialty over Best In Show kees.

Unfortunately, Marcus had to sit out much of his prime career because of family priorities at home.

He enjoys being a couch potato and enjoying family life.

Marcus's Health Tests: OFA GOOD, heart checks NORMAL and thyroid NORMAL, PHPT Positive.

Due to Marcus's PHPT status, he is no longer at stud.


To view MARCUS'S Pedigree, click here....



Marcus winning RWD at Capital Kees Club Specialty 04/1999 under noted Breeder/Judge: Col. Hal Brizee [Picture of Marcus]



Marcus [Picture of Marcus]


Marcus is proud of the excellent quality bitches that have had his kids:
07/03/01 Ch. Paragon's Brilliant Cut "Sophie", Breeder: Tami Williams 2 pups, 1 Male & 1 Female
07/14/01 Ch. Klassic's Better Than Sex "Vibra", Breeder: Mary Beeman 4 pups, 2 Males & 2 Females
This page is maintained by Donna Stekli, last updated 03/26/2008
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