United Weight Puller Grand Champion ‘PR’ Naitok's Solar Storm (RBIMBS), a.k.a Tiny, is Kona's Kennelette's Foundation Girl born 4/24/06 with beautiful brown eyes and the blackest-black coat we've seen yet. She came to us in June of 2006 from Naitok's Kennel in Bakersfield, CA. We thought for sure that she was going to be a toy because she was such a small puppy, but she's a mini now. Her Sire is CH ‘PR’ Wild West’s Trigger of Alasco, and her dam is CH ‘PR’ Paw Prints' Nakita.

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The United Kennel Club has confirmed that Storm has earned her United Weight Pullers (UWP) title. She is infact the First Alaskan Klee Kai Worldwide to hold this distinction. She earned her first two legs of three needed at her first Weight Pull event in March 2008. She had to sit out for the pull in June, as her first litter was born, but she returned to competition in March 2009, and not only earned her UWP title but set a new personal best of 510 lbs! She is a natural weight puller, which was a complete surprise to us- we were certain that Kona was going to be our puller, but Storm proved that she's our pulling Super Star!

Storm received her Grand Champion, a first for our Kennelette, on 9/23/2007 finishing up a wonderful weekend. She showed exceptionally well and we are very proud. She completed all 4 of her legs needed to be a Grand Champion, winning the Champion Class for all 4 shows, winning Best of Breed twice, taking home a Group three and a Group one, and toping it all off with a Reserve Best In Multi-Breed Show! I doubt that another weekend will be close to toping this one for a while. The Alaskan Klee Kai breed, as well as Storm were complimented nicely by all the judges who have been judging since the breed was accepted to UKC in the late 90's. They were excited to see how far the breed has come in such a short time in conformation and temperament.  Big Thanks to NLAEDA, Judges Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Orwin, for a great show, and for clipping right along! 

Grand Champion 'PR' Naitok's Solar Storm

Storm received her Champion on 7/14/2007, winning a Best of Breed and Group 2- We are so proud of her!! On the second day of this show, 7/15/2007, Storm took the Champion class, Best of Breed, and a Group One! This was her first time in the Best in Show ring, and she completed one leg towards her Grand Champion- The judge told everyone that they had nice dogs, but that the winner of the Champion Class was a "Perfect Example of the Breed"- Thank you Sir!

Storm is a Frisbee fanatic! She can dominate the entire yard and manage up to 4 Frisbees at a time. She may be only 15 inches tall, but she runs very fast, and has springs for legs. Kona plays along once in a while, but with Storm's speed and determination he doesn't get the chance too often. Instead Kona tries to bring me the toy with Storm still attached. Since she loves playing keep-a-way from Kona and everyone else, I guess he figures that he won't get to play otherwise. Other than playing Frisbee, her next favorite activity has anything to do with water - lawn sprinklers, garden hose water, rain, puddles, or a near empty water dish will find her. At the moment she hasn't figured out that water cannot be caught, so she usually gets quite wet.

Storm has such a fun personality and always finds a way to make us laugh. Sometimes she doesn't even know what she is talking about, but has plenty to say. She loves any treats that Kona may have, and since she was a puppy has simply taken them out of his mouth to claim as her own. Kona got the hint, and has learned to politely switch treats, or protect his prize better (no growling over treats in our home). They adore each other and share everything - water and food, toys, each other's crates, their big red pillow, and window seat. They even play tug with each other and are pretty equally matched.