Author Archives: dandelionweb

The dreaded day has come — and now our dear old girl is gone forever. Our “tomboy” girl has left us. Fancy spent practically 17 years with us, and she had become an integral part of the fabric of our … Continue reading →

Every now and then a dog that we have placed in another home still remains part of our extended family, forever. This is not necessarily because of incredible performance or conformation titles, nor is it because the dog is used … Continue reading →

Vicky was one of those dogs that we thought would keep on living for a really long time. Her advanced age should of course have warned us that every new day was a blessing, but in her case we just … Continue reading →

This past December 2006 Trapper passed away at 14 and a half years. We mourn the loss of a truly great Working Retriever and a much beloved family pet. Trapper was always a very gentle and loving dog. He did … Continue reading →

Sometimes in a breeders’ life there comes shock out so of the blue that it just takes your breath away – and you cannot, for a while, find the words to describe the overwhelming grief that you feel. Such a … Continue reading →

A beautiful boy has passed away. Suddenly, from what was likely a massive stroke, Eddie collapsed in his owner Ann Loch’s home. He was helped by his veterinarian and gently let go; with both his owners Ann and Stephen, at … Continue reading →

Sometimes being a long-time breeder is a heartbreak. In the past year we have lost so many dogs that it has been overwhelming for us. It is therefore it has taken months to be able to write about the latest … Continue reading →

Passion, to our great sorrow, has passed away. It happened this past late fall, with her owner Margie Orrock at her side. Passion had lived with Margie for the past 5 years, as her beloved family-pet. In October of 2005 … Continue reading →

Angel was “the runt” of a litter. At 8 weeks she weighed about half of what her littermates did – so we decided to hang onto her for a while. We were not planning to keep her – it just … Continue reading →

Last week we got a very sad message, one that we knew was coming, but still we did not really feel prepared for. One of the favorite dogs that we have ever produced had passed away, after a very long … Continue reading →

Our beloved Sheaman has just today left us… and we are lost without him. He was 15 years and 3 months… Such a long life, lived so very well and I know we should celebrate that, but it is still … Continue reading →

This July we were contacted by a Doug Wallace who asked if I remembered their dog Bailey, who had just passed away. Since there are many Baileys and Wallace is a common place name, I gently asked for more specifics… … Continue reading →

Our sweet Toni passed away over the Easter weekend. He suffered a series of small strokes over one week – and then finally a massive one, which took him away from us, gently; in his sleep. We found him in … Continue reading →

Every now and then a very special puppy appears in a litter. It is unmistakable, how even at a very young age a particular young one can “speak” to you.. Casey was one such puppy: Ever since he was just … Continue reading →

Our beloved Spirit, at age 13 1/2 years, suffered a massive stroke this past week. She was therefore gently allowed to slip away, with all the dignity she fully deserved. It was a pain-free death: she was in her usual … Continue reading →

5 days past his seventeenth birthday Laddie was gently laid to rest. We are left with all the wonderful memories of a truly exceptional dog. “People who live doglessly Remain a mystery to me. Dogs, several or singular, Help you … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we announce that TOFFER; Ch Mjaerumhogda’s Top Score (Eng Ch Camrose Cabus Christopher – Nor Ch Linchael Silver Spirit) passed away on November 17th /03. He had just turned 15 years old the month … Continue reading →

Rocky (ch Kyon’s Rock’n Roll-OS) suddenly died this past Sunday morning (February 16th/03). The world seems a much emptier place now, without him. Born in 1988, he had a long and happy life and although he had been declining somewhat … Continue reading →

Do not stand by my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the … Continue reading →

To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose: A time to plant, a time to reap; A time to laugh, a time to weep… Meagan was a cornerstone of our kennel as well as a … Continue reading →