Agility Beardies at the Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body begins quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...


DESI

O'Duinnin Oh Darlin' Desirée

MX MXJ AD ROM ROMAX

22 June 1999 - 30 November 2009

Owner/Handler: Carole Mitchell, TX

Breeder: Eileen Dinneen

Today is the day I been dreading since last January. My Darling Desiree is no longer here. She has gone to sleep for ever. I can hardly write this as my eyes fill with tears again as I think of her. She fought the liver disease with great courage and in the summer it looked as if she might have beaten it, but she began to get weaker in October and the disease has finally taken my beautiful girl. She was ready to go and escape the discomfort and I take comfort that she is now at peace even though it hurt so much to look into those big brown eyes for the last time.

I am so grateful that she was part of our lives for the last seven years, I remember vividly going to pick her up from Eileen's house and how quickly she became part of our family. I know that dogs always enhance our lives but she brought so much to mine. Desi introduced me to the sport of agility and she was so patient -well most of the time-with me and eventually we began to work as a team and we had such fun! Desiree also introduced me to lots of new friends and I am so grateful to her for enriching my life with such caring, enthusiastic, supportive and positive people.

Every time a plane goes overhead, I will remember Desi. She loved to chase them and one day she might have caught one! She loved to race up the hillsides in Colorado and enjoy the cool mountain air. Our dear friends who spend the summer in Breckenridge were so kind to invite her many times-including this last July and this is another fond memory of her and just how much she enjoyed her life.

When we came home tonight from the vet, another lasting and wonderful gift from Desi - Guinness- came racing to greet us with the usual wags and kisses. Again thank you, Desi, for being such a good mother to all your special puppies. You brought such joy into our world. We will miss you! May you rest in peace and may your spirit live on with us.

Carole Mitchell


CHEERS

CH Cattail Hollow All Cheers

CDX PD1 PS1 PJ2 PK1 PG1 PR2 TDI CGC

27 November 1997 – 25 October 2009

Breeders/Owners: Megg and Edward Hoffman

Our special blue boy went to RB this morning. He was diagnosed with cancer three weeks ago and things moved very quickly. He had been in pain for the past few days so my vet came here this morning to help him on his way. We are so sad but know that now he is free from pain and joining his mother Patches who went to the Bridge on August 3, 2009!

Cheers was my partner---conformation, obedience and agility. We did our last agility trial only a month ago. He was born in our home and our last Beardie (had beardies since 1981). Cheers was everyone's friend--always a happy boy that had a full mouth smile (yes, uppers and lowers).

Please give your doggies a hug in Cheers' honor.
Megg, Ted and Gylf


Photo courtesy of Tien Tran Photography

ALLIE

Shanaspree O'Duinnin Intrigue OA NAJ HIC

14 April 1993 - 15 September 2009

Owners: Gretchen and Darron Blackburn of Austin TX

Breeder: Eileen Dinneen and Laura Tapper

9/17/09

We had to put Allie down on Tues evening. She was getting over her pancreatitis and abscesses but she was worn out and had "the look."

We made it very nice for her. Sent Dr Boggs flowers before we got there and had Allie in her wagon with photos all over her of her life. She had a McDonalds hamburger and french fries and cookies and ice cream as her last meal.

Dr. Boggs was so sweet. She took her time and let us light a candle, turn out the lights and have the only light being the candle and one of the x-ray box lights on in the room. She stroked her head and enjoyed our stories. Darron said a prayer and cracked near the end which I thought was sweet. My friend, Ann, read a poem and placed in on top of Allie.

I put my hand under her back leg with my fingers on her pulse because I wanted to feel her last heartbeat. I think I drained my tear ducts over the past 3 weeks. We all were teary but not sobbing. We feel so at peace now knowing that she's in a better place. It was the hardest thing I've ever done.


CHEYENNE

Khiantah Cheyenne Bandit RN PT CGC TDI

7 January 1996 - 13 September 2009

Owner: Marilynn Snook of Clinton, IA


SHAWNA

Spindrift Leap of Faith CDX OA NAJ NAC

April 22, 1993 - July 21, 2009

Owner/Handler: Bobbie Bokelund of San Mateo, CA

Breeders: Pam Harris and Carolee Dewitt

I lost my Beardie Girl Yesterday.

She had a long good life and she died in her sleep. Her little heart stopped.

Bobbie Bokelund


EMI

CH Ms Morning Star of Alamos NA

November 19, 1993 to July 16, 2009

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Jane Mohr Cooper of Benton City, WA

Emi, Eminator, Beemer, Sweet Girl... The list goes on.

Emi was born with a big white M on the back of her neck. She was our Divine Ms. M from day one. So when we decided to keep her, we had to pick a name that would be logical for a call name of "MSsss." Emi was about 4 weeks old, in a litter of 7, when my Mother came for what was to be her last visit. She had come up for Christmas, and the puppies added joy to the season. Although Mom was failing, she loved to play with the pups. Emi seems to have been the last of that litter. We lost both her Mom, Bretta, and her sister, Dani, and probably her brother, Sagan, to brain cancer, the same kind that has attacked Ted Kennedy. Emi never showed any signs of the seizures.

When Emi was about 18 months old, we baby-sat a litter of 3 Labs for a friend. And the delight in Emi's eyes, as she laid under the elm in the backyard, keeping all 3 pups within the confines of her paws, I hope will stay with me forever.

One of my friends has Rhodesian Ridgebacks. We travel to shows together frequently. And one of my favorite "Emi" stories is Debbie's. She was fast asleep. Em decided it was time to get up. So she got a drink of water, jumped on Debbie's bed, and kissed her awake. *I* awoke to screams and shouts.

And when I left Emi in Portland to be bred, she stayed with the mother of the stud dog's owner. Mom decided that I was a terrible Mom, and she would spoil my dog, and make me regret leaving my sweet girl. At that time, dogs were not allowed on the furniture. By the time Emi left, they were allowed on the bed and on the love seat in the family (TV) room. I heard that "Mom" decided to take a nap with Emi one day, and they laid down on the bed together. Emi kept insisting on attention to the point that after an 1/2 hour, nap time was declared over.

Emi was bred only once. Both her performance career, and her brood bitch career suffered from my medical issues. However, she was awarded her Register of Merit from her only litter, and Jim and I gained some wonderful friends, including Pat Columbo and Joel Robinson with Ryan, and Geoff and Pam Hobert, with Beo.

It was when her puppies were 3 weeks old that I started her agility training. And I realized that Emi was a very serious girl, a perfectionist. And I loved to travel with her. Oh, her puppies--we kept two. One went Winner's Dog out of the 9-12 class at a Regional, and one went Winner's Bitch at a Regional, two years later.

When Jim and I returned home from California last October, after the Santa Rosa National, Emi was doing poorly, barely eating. So I started fixing chicken soup for the dogs for every meal. Her appetite picked up immediately, and I have continued making soup for our crew. When Emi reach 15, we celebrated with ice cream. This
past winter was a cold one, and she had problems being outside. I was concerned then for our girl. But she rallied when spring and summer finally arrived until just recently.

She accompanied me when I went with a friend to the Coeur d'Alene shows over Memorial Day. We camped on the show site, in a tent trailer--a first for both Emi and me. And I was thrilled by the concern voiced by people who didn't know Emi and didn't know me. And friends made the trip very wonderful. Emi was tired when we got home, but her eyes twinkled, and her tail wagged. Several weeks later, she went with me down to Portland, and again was treated royally, and thoroughly enjoyed herself.

But she has gradually slipped this last couple of weeks, becoming weaker. And this week--well, Emi proved to be the toughest decision we have had to make regarding the dogs. Although she had no mobility, she could usually control her bladder, she knew when we were with her, she loved, in fact demanded her meals with non-stop barking, and until last week, seemed to be happy. In fact, last week. she bit my toe!! Well. my jeans were puddled around my foot, and there was biscuits in the jeans, both from training and from work. And well, she wanted the biscuits.

So this morning, she had ice cream with her breakfast. And I gave her treats before going to the vet's. And when I told my friends about helping Emi to the Bridge, one said "We'll lift a glass to Emi this weekend--or maybe an ice cream cone. She would have preferred that". I will celebrate her life--but first, I need to stop tearing up.

Give your kids ice cream for us.

Jane and Jim and the Alamos Animate.


Photo by Tien Tran

TALISKER

Briarpatch Double Scotch

RN OA AXJ O-EAC S-EJC O-EGC S-TN-E WV-E CGC

August 15, 1995 - July 1, 2009

Owner: Ruth Bryden

Handlers: Neil and Ruth Bryden of Rivervale, NJ

Breeder: Lucy Campbell-Gracie

It is with great sadness that Neil and I must let all our friends who knew Talisker know, that we lost him on July 1st.  Although he had been ill for many months we were grateful that, other than an occasional day, he never knew that he was ill and that was still the case in his final hours. We were lucky to have several unexpected months to spend with Talisker and really enjoy him.
 
Talisker was the first dog that Neil and I had together and we can still remember going to get him 14 years ago.  Of course, he was going to be brown and female but we fell in love with Talisker. Talisker  opened up a whole new world of activities to which we may never have been introduced.  Along with that came many new friends – most of you who are reading this.  He really enjoyed new adventures, meeting people and dogs. There are many things that we would never had done had it not been for T.  We would not have taken part in agility or sheep herding.  I would not have the job that I do.  We would not live in the house that we do  and we certainly would not have Jura and Glayva. We may never have discovered vacations in Vermont and most importantly, the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory.   Who knows, we might not still be living in the USA!
 
Talisker was a happy dog who just liked to be busy all the time – only last week I found him on top of our garden wall and I have no idea how he got there. If there was nothing else to do then he could always BARK!  He is a beardie after all. Sadly, our home is quiet now.
 
Neil, Ruth, Jura & Glayva


COLTON

CH Ragtyme Doubly Smashing

CD U-CD RE HSAs JHD

MX MXJ NAP NJP PD1 S-OAC S-OJC NGC HIC CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

March 4, 1994 - June 23, 2009

Owners: Barbara Stone and Lynn Zagarella

Handler: Barbara Stone of Hillsboro, OR

Breeders: Lynn Zagarella and Nona Albarano

The house seems very empty tonight without Colton. He was such a big part of my life for the last twelve years and I miss him terribly.

Barbara and the brown dustmop dudes, Brinian and Eriskay


Photo by Pat Cagney

O'SHEA

CH Black Friar's Moonstone

OA OAJ CGC HIC ROM ROMIX ROMAX VA

March 14, 1995  to  April 15, 2009

Owner Handler:  Sandy McDonald/Gainesville, VA

Breeder:  Kathy Wilson

Sadly, I lost my beautiful brown eyed O'Shea  on April 15th, 2009.  At the time I was just unable to write about her. She has done her fair share of contributing to the BAD membership roll in her children and brought much love and joy to my heart.
 
Sandy McDonald


Dos, Shiner, Dru, Miller, Brew, and Michelob

Photo by Karen Barratt

DOS

AKC/UKC CH O'Duinnin Dos Equis OA OAJ NF SS

11 September 2004 – 8 April 2009

Owner/Handler: Robin Fortenberry of Dallas TX

Breeder: Eileen Dinneen

Our hearts go out to Robin Fortenberry who lost both her dogs and her home to a fire on April 8.  Her Beardie Dos and her Manchester Gretchen succumbed to smoke inhalation.  Robin wrote, “Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.  It's really very hard.  Not a day goes by that I do not think of both Dos and Gretchen.  I did not ever think that I would lose them both this way, that they would not grow old.  Even though Gretchen was 15, she had so much energy.  She ruled Dos and he loved it.  My only comfort is that they both went curled up together.  Dos loved Gretchen so much and she loved him.  Again thank you.”



Meaux and Jean Larroux of Indian Rocks Beach, FL


Photo by Ann Clayton

SHELBY

StCH / StIntCH Spindrift Best of Both Worlds

PT JHD OA OAJ OAC OJC NGC ROM ROMI ROMAX

9 November 1994 – March 2009

Owners: Jana Dozet and Pam Harris

Breeders: Pamela Harris and Carolee DeWitt

 “Shelby was my first beardie and was everything that I was hoping for plus much more.  She was bright, willing, athletic, sweet, loyal, funny, talented and a wonderful mom.  She truly surpassed all that I could have expected of her.  Thanks to Pam and Shelby I know that I will always have beardies in my life.”


Tobé Saskor Photography

ROB

CH Balgrae's Rob Ruadh CD RAE HT MX MXJ VX

AD EAC EJC EGC TG-N TN-N WV-N JHDs

10 May 1994 – 9 February 2009

Owner: Joanne Williamson of Boxboro MA

Breeders: Joanne Williamson and Mrs. R.S. Parker

 “My sweet brown boy Rob went to sleep forever Monday afternoon. He was approaching his 15th birthday and had been having a difficult time this winter with the cold and ice. I had the feeling he wouldn't last until the spring. Rob collapsed Sunday night and on Monday I made the difficult decision to let him go. I shall miss him always.”


2002 NCBCF Regional Specialty

Photo by Craig Chatterton

CYDNEY

CH Caledonia Cydney Canuck PT NA NAJ VA

17 September 1992 – 6 February 2009

Owners: Kathrine and Carl Widell, Diane Kerr

Breeder: Kathrine B. Widell

 “Our dear, sweet Cydney passed away last week.  She was sixteen and a half.  We all miss her very much.”


Photo by Tien Tran

INDY

Am/Can CH Nonesuch New Sensation ROM ROMAX

RE OA OAJ NAP OJP HIC CGC VX

8 October 1993 – 3 February 2009

Owners: Cheryl Poliak and Steve Klinger of Pickett, WI

Breeders: Cheryl Poliak, Merv and Cathy Perry

“Indy was 15 years last October, and he was strong, healthy and sassy right to the end.  He had what was the perfect temperament to me.  He was fearless, confident, smart, never needed a leash,and got along with other dogs, people, and kids.”

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Photo by Tien Tran

DARBY

O'Duinnin Oh Dancin' Darby OA MXJ NF NJC

22 June 1999 - 18 December 2008

Owner/Handler: David Williamson of Pearland TX

Breeder: Eileen and John Dinneen

Our Darby left us and crossed the Bridge this afternoon, and we are sitting in a much quieter and sadder house this evening.  After 4 months of ups and downs with his health, his body had just had enough, and we let him go. We’re probably doing as well as anyone who’s been through this damn situation, and we surely do appreciate your thoughts and concern.  (Anyway, Dennis says that when I cry it reminds him of a time when he once heard a calf bawling for its mother on the other side of a fence, so you don’t want that in your ear, do you?) I’m here to tell you the agility bond that I shared with him has made this ever so much harder to bear. Hug your pups one time for the Darbster. That little guy sure was fast.


RIPLEY

Britannia Believe It Or Not

O-NJC NGC O-TN-N

12/01/01 - c. 11/04/08

Owners: Dena and Jim Healy and Amy Steltz

Handler: Dena Healy of Independence, OR

Breeders: Kirsten Andreassend, Margie Haarsaager, Michele Ritter

It is with a sad and heavy heart that I let you know that we lost our "little man, Ripley" about 6 weeks ago to a battle with cancer.


DELILAH

Artisan Rook's Feather PT

5/27/05-11/04/08

Owner/Handler: Kim Krueger of Sedalia, CO

Breeders: Ann and Harry Witte

Artisan Rook's Feather...Delilah passed away in a freak hit by car accident yesterday. She died almost immediately. I am thankful I was with her and got to hold her. I am just so sad and empty without her. I had a baby boy 2 months ago. Delilah absolutely loved him. She slept in the nursery with him, would gently lick his head and got up with me every night for the night feedings. But most of all, Delilah was my best friend. She was one of the silliest dogs I have ever had. The house seems so empty without her. Grendel just keeps wandering around looking for her. Our golden Sawyer is sitting out by the scrub oak Delilah would lay by....just waiting. Please hug your dogs and give them a special treat in memory of one of the coolest dogs ever....Delilah


Ann Clayton Photographic Imaging

PEARL

Ch Gemstone Pearl of a Girl

RN HT AX MXJ HIC CGC VX

6/14/99-9/15/08

Owner/Handler: Sharon T. Baker of Napa, CA

Breeders: Sharon T. Baker and Ruth Colavecchio


Photo by Tien Tran

MURRAY

Springhills Star Dreamer NA NAJ NAP NJP

3/22/95 - 9/12/08

Owner/Handler: Cheri Omnus of O'Fallon MO

Breeder: Pat Palozzola

"It's with a heavy heart I have to tell you, Tom and I had to help Murray cross the rainbow bridge on Friday night. Murray was 14 1/2 and had a great life. His passing was very fast. He only got sick on Thursday and was gone on Friday. He didn't suffer and I was glad Tom was home and we shared his passing together. It's never easy saying goodbye to a dear friend.

Murray lived in 3 states and got to travel through and visit many more. He loved running on the beach in California, in New Jersey he loved the long walks through the beautiful state parks, and here in Missouri he loved to go to the school where he could run, play ball, or just go for a walk.

Murray was very intelligent and had a great sense of humor. How he could make us laugh. He went through life on his terms and his own way. He will be so missed. Please think of him."

Cheri Omnus


John Spivey/pawPrints

BREEZY

CH/NATCH/O-V-NATCH Baliwyn's Precious Friend

MX MXJ APD AJD-Bronze VS VJ AKD S-EAC

CDX TD HIC CGC VX

Denia Award 1997-1998

Versatility Excellent Beardie

January 27, 1991 - June 1, 2008

Owners: Lu and Jerry Bergen

Handler: Jerry Bergen of White River Jct VT

Breeder: Alice Buschman-Baliwyn

Breezy's life ended peaceably on a Sunday afternoon. Breezy had let us know that it was time.

Lu and I thank everyone who sent emails in response to my recent post reporting on Breezy's failing health. Your expressions of sympathy and support and the many who shared their experience of losing a Beardie friend gave us the strength to make the decision to end Breezy's downward spiral. Your caring let us know that we wouldn't grieve alone.

Breezy is the dog of our lifetime. Breezy transformed the ordinary lives of 2 ordinary people into a fairy tale-like experience. Because of Breezy Lu and I have wonderful friends that we would not otherwise have including many we have never met like many of you reading this post. Breezy had taken us out of our confined world and took us to places and events beyond our imagination. Our home is filled with trophies, plaques and ribbons because of Breezy. More importantly, she filled our home with love and companionship. She gave our lives purpose, pride and fulfillment. She lived up to her name, Precious Friend. Breezy was extraordinary! We are humbled by her greatness.

Breezy's death has left an extreme emptiness in our lives. Lu and I are grieving deeply. We are comforted by knowing that all of you understand our grief.

Jerry

Breezy's life is celebrated on her website, Breezy's Scrapbook, at:
www.geocities.com/jerber0/breezy.html


KASSI

Can CH MACH OTCH Buaidh Mithandril Xerox O'Jen

CD MAD SAM JM RM MADC MSN AG.MX FbDCH HIC CGC

May 9, 1991 - April 25, 2008

Owner/Handler: Leslie Dawson-North of Alberta, Canada

Breeders: Nellie Neil and Susan Taylor

"It is our sad news that at 3:00 today, at home, our Little Miss Kassi crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. With the assistance of Dr. Wolpher, she gently fell fast asleep on her favorite bed with her mom lying by her side. Kassi has been dealing with nasal cancer and our old girl was fading fast. She fell two weeks short of her 17th Birthday and our hearts are filled with sorrow. She has taught me lots, especially about unconditional love, and we miss her dreadfully. We have many fond memories to keep close to our hearts and she will never be forgotten. Kassi will come to rest beside KODDI at home after cremation. With Tears in our Eyes, Leslie and Cliff Dawson-North"


Photo by Tien Tran

PATSCH

Edmar My Own Sweet Patsch

AX AXJ AD EAC EJ EGC TN-N

CDX U-CD RN HXa-s HRDs-III HTDs-II HIC CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

November 24, 1994 - April 25, 2008

Owner/Handler: Mary Lott of Salem OR

Breeder: Marie Moe

"The trip to California was a great thing to do for him (for us) but it was also hard on him and I helped him along to the Rainbow Bridge on April 25, at 13.5 years. He taught me a ton and was one of the first Beards out there playing on the West Coast."


MISS C

Oak Meadows Fawn Calypso

MX MXJ AAD JM SM EAC OGC OJC AADC

5 December 1993 - 24 March 2008

Owners: Elizabeth Winfield McGonigle and William J. McGonigle

Breeder: Jean Mickelson

Handler: Elizabeth (Betty) Winfield of Nine Mile Falls WA

"I wanted to let all of you know that as of Monday, March 24th, Miss C is running pain-free at the Rainbow Bridge.

I'm still too sad to say more."


Photo by Tien Tran

CHIPPER

Ch MACH Spindrift William Rikker

CDX RE PT JHD MXP MJP2 NFP

AAD RM AS JM EAC OJC NGC CL3 CL4-RFH VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

9 November 1994 - 7 March 2008

Breeder: Pam Harris

Owners: Patricia Coreris and Pam Harris

Handler: Patricia Coreris of Pacifica, CA


BRONTE

LeVontz's Highlands Bronte UD HSAs NA OAJ CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

20 November 1993 - 29 December 2007

Owner/Handler: Kim Kruegerof Sedalia, CO

Breeder: Larry Vontz

"She became my running, hiking and biking partner.  She brought a tremendous amount of joy to my life.  I feel honored that she was able to spend the last 7 years with me.  I will miss her more than anything."


Photo by Tien Tran

VIVA

Alashaw's Viva Las Vegas MX MXJ NAP NJP

21 February 1999 - 8 December 2007

Owners: Tamra Domico and Beth White

Breeders: Beth and Jim White and Kathy Pavlich

Handlers: Tamra Domico and Beth, Katelyn, and Ashlyn White of Sanger, CA


PATTY

Ch Britannia Peppermint Patty

VCD2 UDT Can CDX HT

MX AXJ OAC-V OJC-V NGC AG.N CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

2 October 1991 - 20 November 2007

Breeder: Michele Ritter

Owners: Antonia Tuck and Michele Ritter

Handler: Antonia Tuck of Manlius NY

Sad to say that PATTY joined the list of pioneer Beardies at the Rainbow Bridge late last fall. It's still too hard to talk about.


Photo by Tien Tran

CAGNEY

Am/Can Ch Caledonia's Cagney Mac Calico

PT NA NAJ AXP AJP NJC-V VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

17th September 1992 - 1st November 2007

Owners: Kathrine and Carl Widell of Brownsville, OR

Breeder: Kathrine B. Widell

Handlers: Carl Widell and Amy Steltz

"Being in his presence was the purest affirmation of possibility, of joy, of love."


CHAUNCEY

CH & Int'l CH Highlander Wildest Dreams PT JHDs CGC ROM ROMI ROMAX

First ROMAX Sire

15 March 1992 - 2007

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Beth Tilson of Santa Rosa CA


TRUMAN

CH & Int'l CH Aellen Tried and True

PT AX AXJ EAC OJC NGC TN-N TG-N HIC HCT CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

27 January 1995 - 25 September 2007

Owner/Handler: Carol Colavecchio of Fair Oaks, CA

Breeders: Ruth Colavecchio, Scott Mandell, and Linda Weeks

"He was my loyal, faithful partner and friend and I will miss him more than I know right now."


BOO!

CH O'Duinnin Picabo Streak

MX MXJ AD OAC OJC NGC HIC ROMAX

24 April 1994 - 22 August 2007

Owner/Handler: Karen Barratt of Galveston TX

Breeder: Eileen Dinneen-O'Duinnin

"A Journey Achieved

And What A Ride!

Never To Be Forgotten

Rest In Peace Dear Friend

Till We Meet At The Rainbow Bridge"


DRAKE

Ch Meadows' Legend of the Dragon

PT NAJ OJC U-AGI HIC HCT CGC TDI

7 April 1996 - 20 April 2007

Breeder/Co-Owner: Claudia McNulty

Owner/Handler: Antoinette Krafcheck of Mishawaka IN

"Drake was so very important to me and such a great friend and helper."


AMOS

Moonsong's Scottish Bobbie CGC

12/29/92-3/27/07

Owners: Sharon and Joe Prassa of Sacramento CA

Breeder: Debra Barber

"We said Goodbye to Amos this afternoon.

He was one tough kid, with a ton of personality.

Many of you old timers will remember Amos stories...there were plenty of them.

We'll miss him very, very much but it was time to let him go.

He'll be running with the others at the Bridge tonight, something he has not been able to do for a very long time."

Sharon and Joe


GEM

BISS CH IntCH Sunriver Aellen Spectacular

NA NAJ HIC CGC ROMA

18 November 1994 - 19 February 2007

Breeders: William Carter and Ruth Colavecchio

Owner/Handler: Sharon Baker of Napa, CA


Photo courtesy of Bill Newcomb

AMBER

Ch Spindrift Pride of Glengarry

CD PT JHD OA OAJ NAC OJC U-AGI

ROM ROMI ROMO ROMAX VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

First ROMAX Dam

2 August 1990 - 7 February 2007

Owner/Handler: Pam Harris of Sparks NV

Breeders: Pam Harris and C.DeWitt


Photo by Tien Tran

SPIFF

CH Chantilly Look Before You Leap

AD AX OAJ EAC OJC NGC

HT JHD-s FDCh TT JS-O GS-N CGC

22 April 1993 - 10 November 2006

Owners: Iris Berry, Pam Harris, and Kathy Pavlich

Breeder: Pam Harris


CAPRICE

Melita Winter Caprice HIC CGC

19 January 1992 - 6 October 2006

Owners: Jack and Libby Buhite

Breeder: Jean Richland


OLIVER

Ch Aellen's Critic's Choice HT NA

5 June 1992 - 18 July 2006

Owner: Meredith Bar David

Breeder: Ruth Colavecchio


JAKE

BIS Am/Can Champion Britannia Good Day Sonshine

CD PT STD-s AX MXJ OAP AJP PDI

O-EAC O-EJC S-OGC O-TN-O O-TG-N HIC CGC TDI ROM MV

Master Versatility Beardie

22 June 1993 - July 2006

Owners: Christiana Taylor and Michele Ritter

Breeder: Michele Ritter

Tribute


TASHA

Ch/U-ACHX Meadow's Fantasia

CDX U-CD HT HCT MX AXJ OAC OJC OGC HIC CGC TDI VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

First Beardie AXJ and first Beardie U-ACH

20 January 1993 - 10 May 2006

Owner: Antoinette Krafcheck of Mishawaka IN

Breeder: Claudia McNulty

Tribute


LILY

Ch Britannia Sweet Black Angel NA HC HCTs

12 September 1989 - 23 August 2005

Owner: Joanne Williamson of Boxboro MA (Balgrae)

Breeder: Michele Ritter


Photo by Tien Tran

BINGO

Esprit's Summer Sunset

CDX PT JHD OA AXJ NAP OJP NAC-V NJC-V CGC VX

8 July 1991 - 28 July 2005

Owner/Handler: Patricia Coreris of Pacifica, CA

Breeder: Robert and Kathleen Amdor

Tribute


Photo Courtesy of Catherine Haake

Morgan

Arcadia Wildwood RSVP

CD OA HIC TDI CGC

19 April 1990 - June 2005

Owner/Handler: Lisa Humm of St Charles IL

Breeder: Diann Shannon


STORMY

CH Pentangle's Stormy Skye

CD HS NA NAJ NAC CGC

15 September 1992 - 18 May 2005

Owner: Wanda Packard of Milwaukie, OR

Breeder: Debra Thomas and W.F. Smart

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PARKER

Wigglesworth Must Be Fate

7 February 2004 - 14 March 2005

Owner: Andrea Hobe of Alpharetta, GA

Breeders: Jeff and Sharon Ipser

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STOLI

CH O'Duinnin Andy Gabel Stolaway

OA OAJ NAC NJC HIC CGC

24 April 1994 - 10 February 2005

Owner: Ann Chandoha of Marble Falls TX

Breeder: Eileen Dinneen

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TESSA

CH Glengarry's Twilight Fancy CD PT

11 March 1988 - 19 January 2005

Owner: Pam Harris of Sparks NV

Breeder: Carolee DeWitt and Cathy Cline

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DELOREAN

Ch O'Duinnin Oh DeLorean

CD AX AXJ HIC ROM ROMI ROMAX VX

17 April 1991 - 17 January 2005

Breeder/Owner: Eileen Dinneen of Colleyville TX

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Photo by Russ Burdick Photography

MOLLY

Molly the Muffin

MX MXJ OAP OJP PD2 JB NJC

1992 - 14 December 2004

Owners: Martha Faulk and Raymond L Hogler of Fort Collins, CO

Rescue Beardie

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Leslie Dawson North and Judge Beth Canner
with Koddi and Kassi

Reserve High Score and High Score - First National Specialty Agility Trial - 1996

KODDI

Bedlam's Yumpin' Yiminny

Can CD OA AAD JM AAD HIC FM TT CGC

21 January 1991 - November 2004

Owner: Leslie Dawson-North of Alberta, Canada

Breeder: Alice Bixler Clark and Nellie Neil

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SAGAN

CH Azure Kahoutek of Alamos

CD NA NAJ HIC HCT CGC VA

19 November 1993 - May 2004

Owners: Mark and Linda Glaman of Benton City, WA

Breeder: Jane Cooper

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2002 Nationals, Monterey CA

Photo by Craig Chatterton

BECKET

Ragtyme Talkin' Up a Storm

CD HS MX AXJ AD U-AGI VX

7 October 1995 - 17 June 2004

Owner/Handler: Kim Horsley of Littleton, CO

Breeder: Lynn Zagarella

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RISKY

Sunshine's Risky Business

UD NA NAJ NAC-V NJC-V

18 July 1989 - 7 May 2004

Owner/Handler: Cindy Nellipowitz of Keno, OR

Breeders: Ron and Merlyn Miller

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Pet Portraits by Pam and Sherry

SEAN

Ch MACH Balgrae's Sean Mackay CD HS VX
JHDs STDs NAC NJC

First AKC Champion Beardie (MACH - 6/16/01)
Versatility Excellent Beardie
Denia and Ryan Award Winner for 1998
Diehard Winner for 1999 and 2000
Jumpers Trophy Winner for 1999 and 2000

12/24/89 - 3/15/04

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Joanne Williamson of Boxboro MA (Balgrae)

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PEBBLE

Sunday Mornings Pebble

25 February 1991 - 25 February 2004

Willy and Sabine Stevens-Plessers of Alken, Belgium

Again we lost one of our "oldies"....Pebble,
always with that dedicated look in her eyes,
our agility girl.
We will miss her.

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SKYEDANCE AT POWER PAWS

Photo by Libby

SKYEDANCE

CH Melita Skyedance

PT HCT MX MXJ NJP AAD JM RM

EAC EAC-V O-EJC OGC TN-N HIC CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

First Beardie OJC, EJC, O-EJC

19 April 1991 - 23 November 2003

Owners/Handlers: Libby Myers-Buhite and Jack Buhite of Santa Clara CA

Breeder: Jean Richland

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QADICHA

Sunday Mornings Qadicha

22 December 1992 - 4 November 2003

Willy and Sabine Stevens-Plessers of Alken, Belgium

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WILLOW

Baybreeze Image of Marshfen

NA OAJ NJC NGC U-AGII CGC

2 June 2000-5 September 2003

Owners: Jan and Glenn Norikane

Handler: Jan Norikane of Crown Point, IN

Breeders: Carol Lamb & Beth Canner & Lucy Campbell-Gracie


CHIP

CH/HC/WTCH Britannia Chip Thrills

UDX ASCA-UD HRDIIIs MX MXJ CGC TDI ROM ROMAX MV

The First AKC Beardie Herding Champion
The First BCCA Masters in Versatility
National Specialty High in Trial Herding 1998 and 2001
National Specialty High in Trial Obedience 1997

22 June 1994 - 10 March 2003

Owners: Sandy Weiss and Michele Ritter

Handler: Sandy Weiss of Sellersville, PA

Breeders: Michele Ritter and Kathrine Widell

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CLEO

Rasdhoo Samba

22 March 1998 - 20 December 2002

Owners: Mª Teresa Contreras (Teruca) and Jose-Miguel Sáez from Alicante, Spain

Breeders: Estela Armida and Jose-Antonio Hernández

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MIKIE

Ch/U-ACHX Holm Mike L. Doglas

PT MX MXJ EAC EGC OJC HIC CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

First Beardie ACHX

15 May 1993 - 23 August 2002

Owners: Susan and Charles Gibson of Caledonia MI

Handler: Charles Gibson

Breeder: Susan Holm

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ZOOEY

BIS/BISS Am/Can CH Britannia How Sweet It Is

CD PT AX AXJ HIC TDI CGC ROMAX MV

The first Beardie to win two BCCA National Specialties - 1994 and 1996
The Top Beardie All Systems and Top Ten Herding Dog for 1997
All-Breed Best in show and Multiple Herding Group Winner
Winner of two Regional Specialties
The Third BCCA Master in Versatility Beardie and First Bitch to earn this Distinction

2 February 1992 - 1 July 2002

Owners: Michele Ritter and Chet Jezierski

Handler: Michele Ritter of Saylorsburg, PA

Breeders: Michele Ritter and Cheryl Folendorf

"Light of our lives and love of our hearts."


Photo by Judith E. Strom

BETEL

CH Betelgeuse of Alamos

CD NA NAJ HIC CGC

9 May 1989 - 30 May 2002

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Jane Mohr Cooper of Benton City, WA

Betelgeuse--a giant red variable star in the constellation Orion. "armpit of the giant" Betelgeuse--a brown barking boisterous Beardie boy who through his enthusiasm for life got us both involved in many facets of life we wouldn't have otherwise done. I was indeed fortunate to know your love, loyalty, and devotion. You have marked my life permanently, inside and outside, with the pawprints from your life. Thank you.


MILES

CH Chantilly High Stake

JHD OA NAJ NAC NJC HIC CGC

5 December 1994 - 1 May 2002

Owners: Beth and John Tilson of Santa Rosa, CA and Kathy Pavlich

Breeders: Kathy and Gerald Pavlich

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MAX

Scotdale's Cortland

U-AGII OA HIC HCT

First Beardie OA - Open Agility Title

8/18/90 - 4/09/02

Owner: Frank L. Konopasek of Darien IL

Breeder: Karen Shaw of Lodi Wisconsin (Scotdale's Beardies)

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RAGGMOPP

Petticash Raggmopp

OA NAJ NAC-V HIC CGC

3/27/89 - 3/13/02

Owners: Jill and Gene Scarborough of Jonesboro, Arkansas

Breeders: Norma Defoor and Beverly Huttemeyer

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FROSTY

CH OTCH Walkoway's Frosted Flakes

UDX HS STDs OA NAC NJC HIC CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

7 February 1988 - 11 March 2002

Owners: Linda and Jim Leek of Coatesville, PA

Breeders: Chris and Ed Walkowicz

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COREY

BIS Am/Can/Bda CH Parcana Lord Corwin

CDX OA NAJ HIC ROMA VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

4 November 1985 - 31 January 2002

Owner/Handler: Joanne Williamson of Cranford NJ (Balgrae)

Breeder: Mrs. Richard S. Parker (Parcana) and Donald G. Thomas

Tribute


Photo by Dick Gilmore

ANNIE

Moonsong Klassical Legacy

CDX HS HTD-1-s MX MXJ PDII EAC-V EJC-V NGC CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

28 February 1991 - 25 September 2001

Owners: Sharon and Joe Prassa of Sacramento CA

Breeder: Debra Barber

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COSETTE

Am/Can CH Caledonia's Cosette

PT NA NAJ

17 September 1992 - 16 December 2000

Owners: Tom and Marilyn Severson of Saugus, CA
Carl and Kay Widell, Alice Goodman and Kathleen Flanagan

Breeder: Kay Widell


DENIA

Can/Am CH Melville's Poetry in Motion

OA NAC NJC ADC HIC FMCH CGC TT VA

First Beardie AKC Titlist- 28 August 1994

21 February 1988 - 17 July 2000

Owner/Handler: Emily Venator of Innisfil, Ontario

Breeder: J. Carl Mullin

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IDIE

Belgravia Be In Blu Denim

March 1999

Owner/Handler: Karen McDonald of Rangoria, North Canterbury, NewZealand

Breeder: Mouria Hadden

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RYAN

Ch Jande's Hellava Knight

CD AGII HIC PUP

First Beardie Agility Titlist - UKC/AGI - 2/22/92

12 September 1997

Owner/Handler: Beth Canner of Seminole, FL

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KC

Goldcrest K.C.

CDX AX AAD OAC NJC ADC

First Beardie USDAA Advanced Titlist-AAD-4/22/95

5/27/90-5/1/97

Owners: Elizabeth Winfield McGonigle and William J. McGonigle

Handler: Elizabeth (Betty) Winfield of Nine Mile Falls, WA

Breeders: Helen and Terry Cheshire and Anna Quigley

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HOPE

Can CH Pandamonium Hopelessly Devoted

NA FbDCH CDC

12/8/89-2/19/97

Owner/Handler: Emily Venator of Barrie, Ontario

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CADENCE

Beau Chien High Cadence

CD PT CGC

Owners: Karen Norteman and Terry and Jody Workman

Breeder: Donna Johnson


RASCAL

CH Kiku Coffee amd Cream

UD HS HCT NA PCX CGC VX

Versatility Excellent Beardie

10/10/86-4/18/96

Owner: Ann Rambaud

Breeders: Jack and Doris Nakata

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