Nova is truly a wonderful dog and certainly the most important one in my life. She is Knightcastle's foundation bitch. She is very smooth and calm and that seems to pass on to her children. With her three litters, she also changed my life forever by allowing me to become a serious breeder.

She comes from two absolutely wonderful dogs ; Nemo (Am/Can CH Blacfriar Nautilus Capt'n CDX JH WCI / Am CDX) from Rachel Hill and Happy (Inglis Brise de la Campagne CDX JH WC CGC) from Isabelle Vézina.

She completed her Canadian Championship ( CH) at 16 months, with 3 majors. With only a few weeks of training, she obtained her first Obedience Title ( CD ) in Carp Ontario. Just one week after she turned 2, she obtained her CDX under the burning sun of Châteauguay ! In Syracuse, NY, on April 1st 2006, Nova earned her American CD in 3 consecutive trials. On July 22th 2006, she completed her Junior Hunter ( JH ).

On November 16 2005, Nova gave birth to 8 wonderful puppies. Bowie (Dutch/Am/Can CH Serilde Velenocelestiale) is the Sire. From this litter, Céleste, Salsa and Baxter completed their Canadian Championship as puppies and also obtained their CD very quickly. On June 30 2007, Baxter became, at 19 months old, an American Champion with 4 majors in 6 shows.

On July 9 2007, another adventure began! Nova became a mother for the second time. She was bred with the Best of Winners of the 2007 US specialty, Thor (Am/Can/Dutch CH Flat Castle's Olympic Torch) and 8 puppies resulted, all healthy. With her daughter Tora, I will have the opportunity to breed with the best British lines.

On December 15 2007 in Sudbury (Ontario), she earned her UD title ( OTCh ) on her sixth trial only. On June 27 2008, with her son Baxter, she earned her Working Certficate ( WC ).

On September 4 2008 she gave birth to eight puppies from her breeding with Pen (American CH Shannara's Penderrin). Only one survived, Lucky.

After a big break and in perfect health condition, I bred her in spring 2010 and on June 26 2010, from her breeding with Roman, Nova gave birth to five puppies. This is the 'Cartoon Characters' litter. Without any stress, she fulfilled her role of matriarch and at some point, she took care of all the fourteen puppies I had at the same time. She is a great mother and grand-mother!

I am very proud of you Nova, you really have a special place in my heart. I'll love you forever!