Re: Sherman's Way; part 1
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Re: My Gang - Springtime 2003
Donna, don't hold us in suspense! Sue G. and Sherman's sister, Star Arizona ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, March 16, 2003 5:47:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: My Gang - Springtime 2003 In a message dated 3/16/2003 8:56:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I'm hoping that Donna Coffin will share her experiences at the Potomac > Valley regional specialty last weekend. She competed in obedience with > her Sherman - who always does it just his own special way. I'm always > excited when I get the opportunity to watch the two of them, I know that > Sherman loves to give us all a special treat - and he never fails! The > hardest part is for the spectators to keep from laughing. We all knew, > of course, that if we laughed - Donna would have an even bigger clown on > her hands. > > Sherman is just about the best! And I'm ever so glad that Donna > continues to give us the opportunity to appreciate his special skills! > > Auntie Donna, please tell us a story??? Pat, I am working on it. Just remember that you have a ringside seat for Sherman's performance and I am in the ring with him so I amy not see everything that you see. I have to admit though that he is a real piece of work and thoroughly enjoys every minute of his time in the spotlight (oops make that ring) Donna in south Jersey and Sherman, too
where did you get your dog?
We got our very first berner from Cathy Burlile, who trusted as newbies to the breed, to purchase a show quality male from her. That was 10 years ago this August. Not quite one year later, she trusted us to take Codi's sister Shelby, who had canine hip dysplasia after she had a TPO, triple pelvic osteotomy. Sometimes, when I'm contacted by people I don't really know looking for show puppies, I think back to the chance given us. Out of 3 litters, I have only sold 2 potential show puppies to other people. For the most part, I sell my puppies as companions because selling pups as potential show is pretty much an iffy propostion. Actually, I'm just a coward when it comes to selling my pups! If I don't know someone, then I pretty much aren't going to sell them a show puppy. While as a breeder I am looking to do my part to improve the breed, what I am looking for above all else is loving homes for my babies. Not that show homes aren't loving homes, they can be just as loving as pet homes, or more so! Cathy, I don't know how you had the courage to sell to us, but I am forever grateful! :) I feel the same way about Bobbie Hefner, who trusted us with a potential show male, our Strykker, Kathy Deyo, who trusted us with a potential show male puppy, our Garth, who ended up being a Versitility Dog, and Margie Reho, who trusted us with Star, our foundation bitch. Without the trust and mentorship of all those breeders, I wouldn't be a breeder today. Our beloved Shelby and Codi are over the Rainbow now, but I will always be grateful that Cathy gave us that first chance as total newcomers to the breed, that started us on our way, and to Ruth Reynolds, Bobbie, Kathy, Margie, too for all their help and trust. Sue G. and the West Wynd gang Chino Valley, AZ
Re: A Tribute to Winston Poohbear (1998-2003)
Joye, I know that Shelby was on hand to welcome Winston at the Bridge, along with a lot of other Berners with bright eyes and wagging tails. I know they'll take good care of him until you're able to be together again. Sue G. with thoughts of my wonderful Shelby-bee, Memories Shelby V Pioneer, CGC, CD, NDD, BNDD Reg. Therapy Dog taken too soon by malignant hemangiosarcoma (1993 - 2001) Chino Valley, AZ
