Me
My name is Kaisa Kosonen, I live with these four 4-legged friends. I'm 26 years old and I come from Helsinki. At the moment I live in Pälkäne, about 150km from capital. I work on my own petstore called ”Musti ja Mirri” in Valkeakoski, 30km from bigger city Tampere. I spend my freetime outdoors with dogs; walking, jogging, training etc.
I have always been interested in nature and animals, especially in dogs and dogsports. I didn't get my own dog as a child, because my little sister is allergic. When I moved to my first own apartment, I already knew what I needed first of all – A DOG!
2010 Debuty Board Member of Ridgeback Club of Finland
2010 Contact person in agility of Ridgeback Club of Finland2009-2010 Board Member of TAVES ry (Working dog club)
Vastakarva
In autumn 2008 I carried out Finnish Kennel Club's breeder's basic course and in summer 2009 FCI confirmed my kennelname Vastakarva. Vastakarva means "the hair going wrong way", so in Finland we call the ridge "vastakarvapiirto".
In spring 2011 I also carried out FKC's breeder's follow-up course.
In Rhodesian Ridgeback I appreciate for example self-confidence, ability to work in different dogsports and balanced essence. Two most important things are character and health. By appearance I prefer mediumsize, not exaggerated structure, rather sporty than too heavy and elegant head with mediumsized ears, dark eyes and good scales.