NEW and UPDATED (December 3, 2009)   -

Sadly, my beloved Ice, was peacefully let go on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.  To all who knew Ice and loved her, you know how much she'll be missed.  You can read my tribute to her.

Puppies!!  Puppies!!  Madison and Karen Kennedy (Gaelwynd) and I have a co-bred litter that was born on Monday, October 5, 2009. For specific photos of the puppies, pedigree information and more check out this page. 

Congratulations to: Gaelwynd Eye o' The Storm, JH* (Crosby) who is out of River x Reagan.  He finished his Junior Hunter title in 4 consecutive passes.  (*pending AKC approval).  He was trained and handled by Janie Bristow (NC) to his hunt test title.

Congratulations to MBISS Ch. MBIS U-GrCH Glen Oak's River Breeze Shiraz who won his 10th UKC Best in Show on Saturday, November 7, 2009.  Judge:  Jeanne Hager.  This was the accomplishment of a personal goal for me. 

MBISS Ch. MBIS U-GR Ch. Glen Oak's River Breeze Shiraz (River) shown with his owner/handler, Peggy DaValt. River won his 10th Best in Show in UKC competition on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Judge: Jeanne Hager. Photo by Thomas Photography.

HUGE congratulations to "River" on being invited to the Westminster Kennel Club's dog show to be held in NYC in February 2010.  The top 5 dogs of each breed, based on breed rankings, are automatically invited to participate!  We (Gail Godding/Marte Wetzel and I) are thrilled!!

To see older litters, please follow the links.

• MacE x Flame Litter (March 2009)

• MacE x Maddee Litter (July 2008)

• River x Reagan Litter (March 2008)

• River x Twister Litter (January 2007)

Watch this page for other exciting litters planned in for 2010.

The Christmas Coal Miracle (December 2008)

A Christmas miracle occurred with one of my Gordons.  Please read the story of the Christmas Coal.  This is a 10-kleenex alert and the background music takes a little bit of time to load.  Merry Christmas from all of the dogs and me at Amethyst.

Some fun litters are planned, so if you're looking for show, hunting, obedience or agility prospects, please contact Amethyst at 608.658.3779 or 920.623.4715.

For additional information on Gordon Setters and Irish Setters in Oklahoma please see Amethyst Kennels - Greg DaValt's web site.

In loving memory of Ch. Glen Oaks' Firedance o' Amethyst (Fire) 3.14.1995 to 9.8.2007

In loving memory of Ch. Amethyst's Music o' the Knight (Thunder)  9.1.1992 to 4.14.2006

In loving memory of Ch. Shojin's Somewhere In Time (Dude) 7.26.1999 to 1.23.2006

In loving memory  of MacAlder J'Amethyst Royale (Storm) - 9.18.1991 to 4.27.2005

In loving memory of Ch. Lord McKiggan of Amethyst, CGC - 12.24.1988 to 4.14.2003

• Photo essay - Successful frozen semen breeding of Chipper to Ice 
  Pups born 11.17.2002
• Litter updates - Check out our litters planned page.
• Dude x Asti pups - Check out the new photos. (April 13, 2003)

• GSCA National Specialty 2004 Memories -
• GSCA National Specialty 2003 Memories -
• GSCA National Specialty 2002 Memories- 
• GSCA National Specialty 2001 Memories
• GSCA National Specialty 2000 Memories