Our Story

Over 50 Years of Samoyeds

Welcome to Kalaska Kennels. Since 1976 we have devoted ourselves to this beautiful arctic breed — raising sound, healthy, happy dogs and sharing our love of the Samoyed with families across Australia and beyond.

Originally established in Mount Evelyn, Victoria, Kalaska is now based in the leafy surrounds of Wonga Park — a place full of towering trees, lovely birds, laughing kookaburras and amazing wildlife. It is the perfect home for our cherished “fluffies.” Our close-knit team of Jamie Beard, Kristine O’Riley — Denise’s daughter — and founder Denise Klaaysen continue a proud legacy of champion breeding.

Bred to Win

A Legacy in the Ring

For more than four decades our dogs have flourished in the show ring — a reflection of careful, thoughtful breeding and the deep bond we share with every Samoyed in our care.

From championship wins to best-in-show honours, the Kalaska name has become synonymous with the elegance, temperament and quality of the breed we love.

Kalaska Samoyeds at a championship show — The Kalaska team and their Samoyeds on show day.

In Loving Memory

Carrying On the Nordicharm Legacy

In 2021, after the passing of our beautiful friend Christine Graham of Nordicharm Samoyeds, we were honoured to take in her special home-bred Australian Champion, Nordicharm Royal Wizard. We continue to campaign him in her memory and to carry on her Nordicharm breeding together with Chelsea Gatehouse — keeping a treasured friendship and a proud bloodline alive.

Christine Graham with her Samoyed Wizard — Christine Graham with her special boy, Wizard.

Christine Graham and Kristine with Wizard as a minor puppy — Christine Graham and Kristine O’Riley with Wizard as a minor puppy.

Chelsea Gatehouse with two Samoyeds and their 13th Samoyed National rosettes — Chelsea with Neuter Ch Nordicharm, a promise by Kalaska and Nordicharm dream on Kalaska.

Samoyed with Best Neuter in Show rosettes — Neuter Ch Nordicharm, a promise by Kalaska.

Chelsea Gatehouse with the Nordicharm and Kalaska Samoyeds.

Our Cornerstone Sire

Ch. Nordicharm Royal Wizard

Now seven years old, Wizard is the heart of our breeding programme — a magnificent ambassador for the breed and the enduring legacy of Nordicharm.

Supreme Champion
Sire of Merit
Australian Champion

Our Promise

Health, Soundness & Heart

Kalaska and Nordicharm Samoyeds strive, together, to breed healthy, sound puppies — hip scored, eye tested and raised with love.

Every litter is the product of generations of care. Our priority is always the long-term health, temperament and happiness of the dogs we bring into the world and the families who welcome them home.

Proud Members

Affiliations

ANKC
Dogs Victoria
Dogs NSW
Dogs Tasmania (Joint)
Dogs SA (Joint)
Samoyed Club of Victoria