Let’s jump to 1973, the Japanese Spitz breed was introduced to Sweden. Here is what I found out in differnt sources especially with help from Carina Lundgren owner of Isumi’s kennel
This story was started by Maj and Arne Andreasson. They are Dalmatian breeders residing in Japan. They first encountered the breed at a Japanese Kennel Club exhibition. With help of FCI judge Erna-Britt Nordin, they successfully acquired Götter-Mahls Shanshan. This puppy achieved a Japanese Baby Champion on this show. They also acquired two sisters, one of whom was White Pearl of Lonehill. Unfortunately, second of the females passed away shortly after arrival in Sweden.
Another key contributor was Cecilia Holmstedt of Ceholms Kennel. She formerly bred German Shepherds. She was already notable as the first woman to achieve an obedience title in 1949. She collaborated with Sture and Mari-Anne Nyström in 1973. They brought “Nallan” Athena Leilani of Aloha Land to Sweden. They also arranged the import of Andoleason of Golden Meadow. It’s interesting to note that the name “Andoleason” might be a misspelling of “Andreasson.”
Andoleason of Golden Meadow and White Pearl of Lone Hill produced the first Japanese Spitz litter in Sweden. This occurred on March 27, 1974. This litter consisted of two males and two females. They were under the care of Alvretens kennel, managed by Sture and Mari-Anne Nyström.
on photo little Götter-Mahls Shanshan just arrived to Sweden with his big prize (from Carina Lundgren archive)
