Elwood Elwood was my first GSD, he came from Battersea dogs home, I got him when he was 3 and a half, he looked so sad, with a funny look in his eyes, I felt so sorry for him as his owners had given him to the home the day before, so I took him home! He settled in really well, however a month later I saw that look again when he had his first fit, he was diagnosed with epilepsy and was on medication for the rest of his life. He was always a "sicky" dog, suffering from epilepsy, skin conditions and tumours he also slipped 2 discs in his spine resulting in a major operation to remove 7 discs in total. I made the decision to end his suffering at only 8 and a half years old following an exploritory operation which found he was suffering from Cancer in his spleen, which had spread to his liver. It came as a shock as he had always recovered before, he died on Good Friday and on Easter Monday Polly arrived............. |
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The Past |
Elwood Elwood was my first GSD, he came from Battersea dogs home, I got him when he was 3 and a half, he looked so sad, with a funny look in his eyes, I felt so sorry for him as his owners had given him to the home the day before, so I took him home! He settled in really well, however a month later I saw that look again when he had his first fit, he was diagnosed with epilepsy and was on medication for the rest of his life. He was always a "sicky" dog, suffering from epilepsy, skin conditions and tumours he also slipped 2 discs in his spine resulting in a major operation to remove 7 discs in total. I made the decision to end his suffering at only 8 and a half years old following an exploritory operation which found he was suffering from Cancer in his spleen, which had spread to his liver. It came as a shock as he had always recovered before, he died on Good Friday and on Easter Monday Polly arrived............. |
Khan Shalidora Star Trooper Hips at 4 years old 11:13=24. |
Khan came from GSD welfare. Khan excelled at exemption shows gaining 11 Best in Shows and 8 Reserve Best in Shows. At our local ringcraft club he aquired Best in Match 4 times and Reserve Best in Match 2 times, not to mention loads of placings. Southern GSD - Carol Sykes - 2nd Novice Hastings & St Leornards 2nd AV Working Novice Kings Lynn - 2nd Novice Woolwich & Bexley - 4th Graduate Gt Yarmouth -4th Open Henley on Thames - 3rd AV Working - 4th Graduate East Kent CS - 3rd AV Working - 4th Open Leicester GSD - 3rd Novice Isle of Ely - 1st Graduate Northampton & Dis - 1st Novice Ashford - AV Not Bred By Exhibitor (Xena Thorn Andrews) 36 dogs 1st Crystal Palace - 1st Graduate - 2nd Special Beginners Suffolk assoc - 2ndLimit Dover & Deal - 1st Graduate & RBOB Sussex Millenium Dog Finals - Khan had to qualify during the year by winning the individual classes, with a panel of 8 judges: 1st Movement 5th Rescue 4th Condition 2nd Non Sporting. Obedience - 1x1st 2x2nd 1x3rd 1x5th (exemption) Non Sporting wins - 21 Best movement wins - 8 Best Rescued dog wins - 15 Best Adult (Ringcraft) - 6 (4 Best in Match & 2 Reserve Best in Match) Best in Show - 11 Reserve Best in Show - 8 All of this this in the 3 short years I had him. Khan also tried his paws at obedience, as with the others he won the Junior section of our clubs main event, entailing obedience, agility and breed. Khan also had his Bronze and Silver KC Good citizens awards. Fizz Xenmur Allicia. Fizz came to me as I whelped a litter for Keith Burgess (Xenmur GSD's) who owns Jasmines half sister Shalidora Nathalie, who was mated to Conquell Lymer, seeing that Jasmine has decided motherhood is not for her, I decided to keep one of this litter. Fizz was lovely, a very promising puppy, with really rich black and red colouring. However to my absolute horror, she had an accute rhythmic heart attack at the tender age of just 6 months. She was already booked into several shows, awaiting the dates with great anticipation, unfortunately she never made them. Fizz was a great loss to me and this page goes out in her memory. |
Barney Barney was given to me by someone who knew I had German Shepherds and needed a new home for him. He was part German bred, by a local breeder who recognised him the first time she saw him at a local show. Barney only did a few shows as he didn't really enjoy it, but he did get a best in show!! His obedience never really materialised into much either, but he still was a lovely dog. |
Max Max came from the Vigile GSD Rescue, a few weeks after Polly as my partner wanted a dog to do obedience with, as by this time Polly was already impressing everyone! He did quite well, but I think those huge big long legs he had hindered him somewhat in his movement and closeness. He was a cheeky dog, who used to nip every visitors backside as soon as they were not looking then he would high tail it out of there as far away as possible!! |
Zenna Zenna was another Battersea dog, following Elwood a year later, I desperately wanted another Shepherd but preferably an older one. The home advised us she was about 7 years old and had not been spayed, so if I had her I would have to have this done. Of course I came home with her and Zenna settled in perfectly with everyone. |
We took her to the vets to arrange spaying and got the first shock, the vet told us she was nearer 2 than 7!! Never mind I thought she was ours now. Next day of to the vets for the op!! Later in the day i received a phone call from the vets, telling us that they had searched and searched for her bits to no avail - she had already been spayed!! Oh well poor dog, we must tell Battersea. A week later Battersea called me to ask how our 2 year old, spayed Doberman was settling in!!!!! After an enquiry, it was found that 2 dogs had come in on the same day and the records had got mixed up, apologies from them and Zenna stayed with me until her death at the age of 9 or was that 14??? |
Lady Lady was a cross GSD who came from Battersea Dogs Home. My Mum went along with one of her friends who wanted a GSD, my Mums friend chose the last puppy from a litter they had there. The mum of these puppies was Lady and she was going to be put to sleep as they had not found her a home after having the puppies. I think I inherited my love for waifs and strays from my Mum!!! |
Anyway Mum bought Lady home. That night Lady would not let my Dad in the house, he was horrified but my Sister and I were thrilled. Lady was great, she allowed us to do anything with her, dress her up, play horses with her, brush and walk her as much as we liked! When she died Mum said "No more dogs"!! But I won and just before I got my own house and dogs, I bought for her a little Yorkshire Terrier puppy, Rowley, who became best friends with my dog Elwood and later Polly. |
