In Memoriam
Album I
Kerry Blue Photo Gallery
1989-2003
Lizzy, Tralee Bay Fair Felicity,
A real champion in behaviour and appearance.
We will never forget her.
Jacqueline, The Netherlands
1992 - 2001
Can/Am Ch Mariah's Marauder of Bangor CD CGC ("Badger") was born 10 November 1992, and died just short of his 9th birthday 2001. Sire: CH Glenvista's Ramblin Gambler. Dam: CH Shamrock Abbey's Blue Magpie (a Montgomery County Kennel Club BOB winner). Badger won Top Show Dog Award 1995 (KBTs) presented by Dogs in Canada Magazine, and earned a CD and CGC along the way. He not only sired 5 champions, but also sired at least 5 Companion Dog title holders. Obviously, his "smart" genes were passed on to his offspring. Badger was also the dog featured in the Fred Morgan and Barb Thompson Kerry grooming video. He was bred by Susan Schialdone, and owned and loved by Janet and Hoppy Hopkins.
Our Tribute to Badger
by Janet Hopkins
Badger pranced across the room, rested his beautiful head on my knee, and at that moment, I knew that I would love him forever. My husband, Hoppy, fell under Badger's spell too, so we became a family--two doting old people and one Retired Champion Kerry Blue Terrier.
Although Badger was 6-1/2 years old and it had been more than two years since he had been near a show ring, we learned that he had not forgotten any of his heyday or any of his special training. He taught us everything he knew--every ride in the car was a trip to the next "big show" for him, our morning walks were runs around the show ring, and, if we paused to chat with neighbors, he stood quietly so that they could "judge" and admire his physical qualities.
Hoppy and Badger practiced off-leash obedience on the golf course regularly, both returning home tired and happy and with a new award in hand--a closer bond between master and beloved dog.
Suddenly, and without warning, Badger crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.
but I am sure he heard our last command, and he will be waiting patiently
for his family--the two old people who loved him.
In memory of
BOY DE SOUVENIR
(Louisburgh Souvenir X Top of Stars der Canis-Burg)
June 23,1989-November 27, 2003
Ana and Igor Ziulkovski
In memory of
Can./Am. Ch. Cee's Keeva Tells All, CDX
February 17, 1993 - October 11, 2003
She was my best friend, my mentor, and my soulmate. She was
intelligent, gracious,
patient, and full of kindness. She filled my heart and my life and I miss
her terribly.
"Cheers Keeva"
Love Penny and Keriland Kerries: Justice, Maddie, and Delta
and Silver Standard Poodle: Hollie
Hal Baumann's Zeus
Ode to Elegance
Our baby "Lady Molly of Tontine" went on a journey to Doggie Heaven. The
Lord gave us this magnificient champion for fourteen years.Her charm, elegance, and refinement were beyond description. A classical
lady, always happy, with genuine style and beauty, our little Princess bore
her lineage royally with fun and grace. She gave us great affection and
loved life.Our elegant sweetheart, we miss you and will always love you!
June & Hank Heimann
Scottsdale, AZ
In Memory of Penny
"Penny" had a great life and she just got better as she got older. She didn't start her obedience training until we finished her (3-4yrs old with specialty majors) and then only trained her sparingly because she got bored easily. That was in the ice ages before the fun sport of agility was known. She got her CDX at around 8-9 years old only shown in the Open A class 4 times. Again that was before many people had the courage to show Kerries in the obedience ring.
She only had one litter and from that we got our multiple BIS winner "Ch Blujac's Afternoot Delight" .
Jaimie Ashby
Blujac
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Oh chariot hasten, the forest awaits So upon forest floor my paws alight Treading softly with sprightly prance Ahead each tree and bush awaits Airs beckon to me overwhelmed Now the trail opens wide anew, I criss and cross to investigate Upon a fork I have come Turning, I see his right hand extended. The grade resumes in an upward climb. Finally the crest, there I await With narrowed gap and yonder a knoll, Now behind I quicken my pace, Oh joy, there follows a twisting bend, >From a fallen log, a 'chipping' sound, Bear left he points with outstretched arm, Now down narrowed path I wind From a bubbling brook refreshed we continue, Now it is finished the run has ended, In hopes to run one more time, |
Calkerry's Guinness Reserve
January 20, 1995 - February 12, 2002
Bred and owned by Janet Joers & John Van den Bergh
Guinness was different. He was born 18 hours after the other puppies in his litter. As soon as he opened his eyes, he started making trouble for his litter mates by instigating misbehavior - yet as soon as the other puppies were misbehaving also, Guinness would pretend to be a model puppy.
Guinness did not like routines; everyday he would do something he had not done before. He rarely slept in the same spot and he would enjoy different foods. He considered teethbrushings and taking pills a treat.
His goal in life was to catch a cat -- and he succeeded. A quick "drop it" saved the cat's life.
He was a good boy.
Reggie's World by Richard Ryan
Commissioned by David Hale, divadelah@mac.com
Cee's Tales of Barkus
February 17, 1993 - April 26, 2000
"Love with love beyond telling,
Missed with grief beyond all tears."
Snezana & David Christmann
In Memory of our beloved Kerry Blue,
"Lord Murphy Mc Weedie II"
January 31-1988-June 17-2001
My laughter, my joy
my favourite boy
I miss you every day, more than words can say
you were cheeky and naughty and brave till the end
I'll never forget you, Quinn my best friend...
Angela Keenan
Piper (Can. Ch. Ballymoon's Sundance Kid ex. Am. Can. Ch.
Ballymoon's Flynn
Tango and Can. Ch. Jessica January) was our first Kerry and our introduction
to this wonderful breed. During his career in the show ring Piper amassed
5
Bests in Show and 104 group placings. He was a great Kerry and the best
friend anyone could ever ask for.
He died on June 9th, 2001 of a massive stroke. He will be missed terribly.
Paul and Valerie McCloskey
Blueberry Kennels Reg'd
Riverview, N.B.
pjm@nb.sympatico.ca
BADACSONYALJA BORCSA (1988-1999)
With owner, Mr. Imre Tajti
DINNYESVAROSI KENNEL
http://kerry.ini.hu
dinnyesvarosi@matavnet.hu
She was my sweet-tempered, joy filled, loving companion.
She never started a fight and she never backed down from one.
She never rolled over.
She believed if you wanted to see her underside you could lie down, roll
over and look up.
She was an imp and scamp.
She thought being naughty on the grooming table was great home entertainment.
She loved to play and to run.
She loved the sound of her own voice.
She was independent and wanted to do everything for herself.
She was happy, affectionate, loving and trusting
She was beautiful and sound.
She brought us seventeen plus years of happiness
She is missed.
Pepper's life began April 8, 1984, and ended April 23, 2001.
She was Ch. Aran's Mischief McCready.
She became a Champion at fifteen months, had many Breed wins and won the
U.S. Kerry Blue Traveling Specialty in 1987. Her handler was Clay Coady.
She was bred by Nancy and Richard Breidenthal. Her sire was Ch. Poteen's
Summer Storm and her dam Tontine's Tommilee.
Kathy Ericksen
Los Angeles, CA
In Memory of Duke
January 22, 1995 -- December 28, 2000
Calkerry's Duke of Jazz (Ch. Calkerry's All That Jazz x Ch. Kehalen's Dance of Glenkerin) was our "Special Delivery" puppy. Born a full 9 1/2 hours after the first five puppies, Duke entered the world a free spirit and remained so his entire life. Proud, dignified, powerful, and a great lover of the outdoors, Duke commanded his world and lived every minute to the fullest.
Owned by David Readerman and Rita Burgess of Marin County, Duke reveled in sprints along the beach, hikes along the vast windswept headlands, and long walks on the grassy ridges with the ocean and bay far below. These wide open spaces of sky and sea were his kingdom and his home.
Duke loved life and was as loved as any dog could be, but if love alone could sustain a dog, he would be with us today. After a long fight with lymphoma that showed the true courage of this dog, he died with great dignity surrounded by those he loved. There was something most majestic about Duke. With the wind in his whiskers and the light in his eyes, his home is now the wide open spaces of heaven.
Janet Joers
Seamus McPike of Kitehawk
February 3, 1997 - September 1, 2000
"Baby Bran"
Born: March 1989
Died: June 1999
"To love & to be loved..."
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