Conbhairean

Kaiser Vom Conbhairean - Kai

If you've had a "Blanik" dog from or after the "G" litter of 2008 then you'll notice there is a lot of "Conbhairean" dogs now in the breeding. In my opinion one of the best kennels in the country who have very high standards and produce super quality dogs.
Kai was our first Conbhairean dog, he was the sire of the "G" litter - a huge dog in every way, huge size, huge coat, huge character, huge presence. (Huge gob!) A proper hard nut who could look after himself, and he'd keep you safe in any circumstance. I have had some fantastic dogs over the years but I have one word to describe Kai, and exclusively Kai. He was simply Awesome!
And then came Nico ... our second Conbhairean dog. A more correct size dog, his history is well documented and his character couldn't be further from Kai's.  Nico is a cuddly goof, who'd sooner sit on my lap than do a days work. Nico has the ideal "pet dog," character. Kai would have made a fantastic working dogs. I always felt he was wasted as a pet/show dog. Nico is truly a wonderful dog, now that his confidence has grown he's a lot like Louis really. (Well to be honest it's testament to the dog that he was able to trust again!) He's just so cuddly and would sit in my arms all night if he could. He's very licky licky and waggy tailed, something he seems to have produced in his wonderful progeny.

Conbhairean Danko Of Blanik - Nico

So "Conbhairean," what does it mean? Well in Heather's own words ......"Both myself and David were (once) very keen hill walkers and came across this on one such trip. It seemed very fitting at the time and was our first choice. Initially, I wasn't so sure and almost changed it as it was very difficult for some people to pronounce . However, that is part of why I now love it 'Sgurr nan Conbhairean' is a mountain above Loch Cluanie, the highest of a group of three Munros. It is found on the north west coast of Scotland roughly between Fort William and Inverness. It's literal translation is 'Peak of the keeper of the hounds.' It is pronounced.... 'Con-a-varen' or vairen depending on your accent!"