Star - Black bitch
Star was sold to a groomer / breeder as her foundation
bitch.
Stria - Black bitch
Stria went to the same couple who had Instigator, but
remained in our name. . Her new
owner being a keen rider she had a wonderful life following the
horse across country. . In due
course she was mated to Instigator, resulting in the second 'I'
litter.
Skygge - Black Dog
Skygge an impressive dog. As intelligent as he was
beautiful, he succeeded Ockie as our demonstration Hearing Dog,
and had success in the show ring. .
He had 1 rCC and was winning consistently in Limit when he jumped
up trying to catch a pigeon, twisted in the air and landed badly.
. One of the discs in his spine
sliced through the spinal cord leaving him paralysed. . He lived for a few more years, and
despite his disability seemed to enjoy life. . On one occasion whilst out on our Narrowboat he took a flying leap
over the canal (using only his front legs) and landed. three feet away in a field. . Before he had his accident his work as a
demonstration dog was excellent. .
As a collecting dog he was also first class, at Crufts he would
collect off the lead walking up to people with a pleading look
which encouraged them to make a donation.
Sorenson - Wheaten dog
Sorenson, known as Sorry, was sold to a pet home but they
didn't get on with him so he came back to us a year later. . He was very quiet, nervous and subdued. . Despite looking nice he was too insecure
to show.
This page last updated 24/03/99