My name is Iva,the youngest member of family Raič We live in Croatia where our kennel is settled. I'm studying on veterinary university and since I know for myself I have dogs. My first dog arrived when I was 3 yrs old...Rea was red cocker spaniel-long eared puppy from my dreams. Unfortunately she passed away too early but she left deep impression in our hearts.

In 2001 my first show cocker Holly arrived and that's the year when everything started seriously with breed. My second passion is one special breed: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens,"weird cockers" as some of my friends say. Aperitif was our first GBGV,one of my favorite dogs ever,accidentaly he passed away on August 13th 2006. Our dog family wouldn't be so perfect without our 2 oldies: adopted black&tan cocker Shella, rough collie Kan and amazing exotic cat Mia (well,she thinks she is dog).

I would love to thank to family Huikeshoven (van Tum Tum's Vriendjes GBGV's) and to Maja Horvat(Black Lord cockers) for all help through all these years.Black Lord and Black Majesty kennels are united since 2007. Yours, Iva