Piratin du Littoral (de l’Enfer) CAC Male Belgian Groenendael  8/24/1911 (deceased) Color: black Owner: Jerome Ameloot then Joseph Drossart Breeder: Jerome Ameloot LOSH 8840 LOB 10072 RSH 7436 Sire: BlackBack de l’Union Dam: Lise (RSH 3899) photo The groenendael Piratin (LOSH 8840), by Black Back (RSH 2927) out of Lise (2899), owner M J Drossart, kennel de l'Enfer, a Wasmes (Borinage). L'Historique du Berger Belge Georges van Ceulebroeck p349 1914 Stud Dog ad: Pirate du Littoral (RSH 7436, LOSH 8840). Remarkable structure, extra strong limbs and paws that we rarely see, good tail and beautiful little ears. Shown in 1913 obtained, 10 prizes under 4 different judges. At stud for 40 francs. 1920 Stud Dog ad: Piratin de l'Enfer ex du Littoral (LOSH 8840) numerous prizes and 1st prize reproducer, by Black-Bach certif de champion. RSH 2927. Piratin is like Hercules, all black, beautiful fur, very small ears, very good limbs, feet well tightened, tail set irreproachable. Has just obtained at L'Expos du Groenendael Club Brussels on 28 Mar, 1920, judging consisted of 3 judges: 2 prizes of honor, 3 special prizes, 2 general prizes, 1st prize in veteran, CAC and grand prize de la Ville de Brussels and the best in l'Exposition Saillie. 50 francs or first puppy - J Drossart, Wasmes. 1914 Kennel news: At Chenil du Littoral, a M Jerome Ameloot, of Steene-lez-Ostende, the female Sultane, by Champion Filou and Sultane de Rixensart, had a litter on 26 July (1914), 4-4 by Pirate du Littoral - The same Pirate du Littoral was bred on 23 July (1914) to Nadia de la Croix, owned by M Leon Verduyn, of d'Isghem. 1920 Kennel News: At kennel du Bois d'Eve (Ere?) of H Charpentier, d'Eve (Ere?) lez Tournai, the female groenendael Diane, had a litter by Piratin de l'Enfer, born 14 (16?) March, 5-3. note: Ere-lez-Tournai does exist in Belgium, not Eve 1920 Groenendael offered: For sale at weaning, beautiful puppies, 1-4, by Myna and Piratin de l'Enfer. Chenil de Belneux, Mons. 1920 Kennel news: the female Wanna de la Garenne, by Champion Filou, and by Folette (numerous prizes in tracking), had a litter of 3-5 by Pirate de l'Enfer. 1920 Kennel news: the stud dog groenendael Piratin de l'Enfer, numerous prizes, bred 08 May, Molly de Binche, a M Dujardin. 1920 Kennel news: the stud dog groenendael Piratin de l'Enfer, numerous prizes, bred on 09 current, Fina, a M Josse, et le 14, Gardienne, a M Blanchart. 1923 SHSB p152 states sire of Loulou SHSB 15001 as Piratin with no more details registered w LOSH as Piratin w owner Jerome Ameloot registered w LOB as Piratin du Littoral best known as Piratin de l'Enfer Courtesy of: dhuckestein

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Book  (L’Historique du Berger Belge by Georges van Ceulebroeck p349) Book  (Genealogie des Bergers belges 1901-1920, Jean-Marie Vanbutsele, 2003, 1913 LOSH) Book  (pedigree from 1 Siecle de Berger Belge 100 tableaux genealogiques p02) Periodical  (1913-1914 #11 (part 2) Journal of History by Jean-Marie Vanbutsele)