Short legend of Saiyai Kennel and I

Many of my friends asked me often, how long it took for me to be able to breed dogs like I can today. Kandra, was the latest person to ask this question. I've answered many of my friends before, but I will take this opportunity to say again. Sorry if it'll bore some of you.

Typhoon

For Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, I was inspired by Prince Sukhumpun Boripat, the current Gov'nor of Bangkok. He has a male Cavalier, named Khink, who is very cute. Afterwards, I studied this breed. I have some friends who can bring in good dogs from America and Europe. That is how Typhoon, Prince at Heart, Anton, Gigi, and Winky came. I wasn't disappointed at all because I daresay that Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the most perfect breed. They have everything we can hope from a breed. They are sweet, polite, lovely, loyal, healthy, and friendly. Maybe too friendly, such that if there was a thief, it'll probably befriend the thief. But I find that people among the Cavalier circle is quite enclosed, with a "leave me alone" attitude. So I don't have too many friends in this circle. There is probably just Carina, from Sweden. We never dealed on dogs, but we share the same passion. I've never met Carina, but she makes me feel like she's all the friend I need. Afterwards, I met Elissa, an Australian. She just purchased Chester. I met Elissa in person, and something tells me that our friendship will be long lasting.

Cash

Now, about chihuahuas. Believe it or not, I started naively. In my first shows, the dogs I entered were asked to leave by the judges.!!! But because of my naivity, me and my daughter didn't know better and we still applauded, without any embarassment. LOL. But after a while, I soon realized that that wasn't it.

I don't know why Karen named Cash, which she bred, Wheel of Fortune. But in the end, across the ocean, Cash, the Wheel of Fortune, became my Wheel of Fortune at Saiyai Kennel. Believe it or not, I found Cash by the suggestion of an agent, not be Karen. Anyhow, Karen has become a good friend of mine, and a kind mentor. Cash, transformed the name Saiyai Kennel, away from a naivity, over night. He is desevedly the wheel of fortune.

Tommy

Another important turn of events for Saiyai Kennel was the arrival of Baron and Tommy. It happened because of JAne G. Kay, my senior friend, who came to judge in Thailand at a show I was host. Our friendship grew quickly, on the basis of her kindness, and the respect I have for her. That friendship last to now, and will continue to be so. Jane kindly introduced me to Erika Lanasa of Bayard Kennel, who was the breeder and owner of the legendary Teddy. "Teddy," Am.Ch. I Believe I Can Fly, the long-coat chihuahua who created American dog-showing history by winning 108 Best in Group 1 and 25 Best in Show. Erika, also introduced me to Matt Nicosia, Baron's breeder. That is the coming of Baron and Tommy (Tommy is Teddy's half-brother.)

Baron

If we really look at it, the coming of Cash, Baron, Tommy, and others are all fate, which I was given kindness. It's just that when I was given it, I had respected it enough to keep the high standards. I studied hard to keep the high standard.

The kindness and friendship of Erika, Jane G. Kay, Matt, and other brought about the reputation for Saiyai Kennel, and excllent friends such as you guys.

This is one reason that made me feel like helping people who are less fortunate than me, or just starting. Many people argued that I should not waste my time with them. But I realize that the reason I have today is due to the kindness and help of people who were better than me. So why would I not continue this gesture to others?

Of course, sometimes a helping hand brings about friends who were impressed by me, but some see them as worthless. Some people started off well with me, but later betray me. It happened often. When the latter happens, as a human being, I was of course very upset. Some incidents made me upset for 5 minutes, some for a night But afterwards, I chin up, and thought of all the help of my kind mentors. Strangely, the people who gave me, continues to give without betrayal of trust. So I will not give up on helping others. It might sound like I'm boasting that I'm good. I insists that I'm not good, just lucky, and just want to share the fortunes with my friends.

Piko

Cappuccino

Masa

I would like to write this line, like a footnote that, my other studs, be it Piko, Cappuccino, Masa, or Donut, are all great dogs. You can see in their children. Their misfortune is that they share the place with Cash, Baron, and Tommy. That's all.