Our Beardies
Opal
Rhosown's Oh Sum Opal - April 8, 2008
Born the only girl in the litter, this little lass had work to do keeping all her brothers in line and she did a great job. A very keen youngster, ready to do anything asked of her. She is always ready to please and turns on her "charms" wherever we go. We look forward to her show and obedience careers as well as her "real" job of keeping us all under control and her "other" self appointed job of loud speaker announcer. A butterfly cannot cross our property without her letting us know! We feel very safe!
Scholar
Britannia Show Me The Way - March 2, 2007
Health clearance: hips - Excellent Elbows - Normal Cerf - Clear
My first male puppy and has been "showing" me the way ever since he arrived. A sweet tempered gentleman who is always ready for a cuddle and hugs. Yes, beardies do believe they are lap dogs. He loves to be groomed - falls asleep on the table and never gives up a chance for a great romp in the yard. He is Opal's best playmate. Scholar was only out to shows on 5 weekends in 2008 and finished #12 Beardie in Canada and easily earned his championship with multiple group placements. He's dabbling in some Rally Obedience classes too. Scholar has proven to be a valued stud dog by producing six nicely marked brown and black puppies in his first litter. We are eager to watch them grow. His beautiful eyes melt hearts everywhere he goes and he will always remain a sweet boy.
Echo
Can CH Caledonia's Echo of Chanel - March 23, 2003
Health clearance: Hips - Good Elbows - Normal Cerf - Clear Thyroid - passed
The current Queen of the house. Our multiple group placing happy girl always enjoys her days. Many judges have commented
on her beautiful flowing movement as she floats around the ring. This girl loves everyone and expresses her love wrapped
around your neck in smothering kisses - whether you want it or not! She is mommy's girl and not so sure that she should
have to share me with other "dogs". She does admit the other guys can be fun to play with outside though = mom is wwwaaaay
too slow to keep up with her! Always ready for a game of Frisbee - she's proud to catch it in the air with her paws like
people do - just kind of tricky landing again!
Echo has blessed us with two beautiful litters. She is an amazing mamma and takes pride in her babies.
Kayla
Can/Am CH Algerac's Spring Kayla CD HIC - 1984-1999
Our beautiful brown girl came to live with us in 1988 when she was 5 years old. Within 2 days, she had taken over as Queen Beardie. Shadow said "Fine - you be boss - now let's play!!" The 2 of them were hardly ever apart from then on. "KC" was determined to live up to her registered name and was built on 4 springs. She loved to heal on leash perfectly as long as I allowed her to do it at my shoulder height so she could steal kisses with every stride - or should I say, bounce! Her beautiful thick flowing coat was the envy of all - because they didn't have to groom her! She was worth every brush stroke. The loving girl is sadly missed.
Shadow
Can CH Genie's Dream Shadow HIC - 1987-2002
Our first wonderful girl came to us in 1987. Shadow or "Dody" was a pet girl determined to please me and took me to shows to become a champion anyway! This girl loved to play fly ball and did some freestyle jumping too. She couldn't get enough running and was happiest to be with us for a great play outdoors. Shadow was an amazing babysitter and helped raise our 2 children. Those kids didn't ever have a chance of running away from mommy in a park. The star herding girl wouldn't ever loose her little sheep! She had many friends both people and beardies and had her best fun at beardie romps with our Manitoba Club. Her best companion was Kayla whom she adored and even shared her mommy with! She remained my Shadow to the end - always within sight and never would let me down when I needed her. I miss you and love you dear girl. I know we'll meet again at Rainbow Bridge.