Yesterday morning, to my big surprise and with ahead of schedule Girly gave birth to 11 little angels, 5 males and 6 females! ! ! The first baby (a girl) was born at 4:10 am and the latest (also a girl) at 10:10, which is fast for a litter of this size. To my great surprise, when the baby Nr 8 came, she was not alone but two in the same sac, they are twins, which is extremely rare and truly exceptional.
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We still can't believe that she is really gone ! Much too soon, Chickadee would only have been 8 years old in December. With the birth of Girly's pups we would have rejoiced to see her in her role as a fabulous grandma. The house is really empty without her ... we miss her presence so much, our grief is unbearable.
Some words for my sweet darling . . .
"Hello my beautiful one, already more than 24 hours since you left us, I can't believe it, is it a nightmare ? I hope that you are fine wherever you are, and that you are together with your loved ones, I'm certain that your mama and your grandma are there to watch over you. Oh my beautiful girl, my tears won't stop and I'm missing the comfort you used to bring me. Thank you my darling for being here for more than seven years, and what years they were !
You and I were one, you responded to everything I said to you, even the tiniest word.
When we went walking together you constantly watched me, as I did you, and I believe we almost become one being together.
With you I discovered the whole world of dogs : as for obedience where you excelled (when you wanted to !), you won your diploma for obedience at the first attempt and with 91.5% !
We discovered hunting together, and you adored it, although you never quite grasped that you were supposed to stop the game, not catch it and bring it to me as a present ! You would have made an excellent retriever !!
You were a queen in the show ring, and you gave me the most wonderful times. When you climbed to the highest steps on the podium, you knew just how to make everyone talk about you ! What joy you brought me.
All our wonderful times together are engraved on my heart for ever. Thank you for having given me two marvellous little ones, they are my pride and joy and you too can be proud of them.
You gave life to 21 magnificent children, you were such a kind and sweet mama. In a few days your little Girly will also give life to more grandsons and grand-daughters - and we will still think about what a wonderful grandma you would have made !
We won't forget to whisper in the ears of the little ones just how exceptional you were, and how they must do everything possible to shine in your memory.
And now I must carry on without you. I'll try to be strong, but believe me, this is not "au revoir", but rather "see you soon" my beautiful, my sweet Chickadee. "
I'm very happy to announce you that my sweet love "Girly Girl" is pregnant . . . The ultrasound revealed a future 'large' family for Girly, 8 babies found and maybe a few more hiding !!! Last time my vet also count 8 puppies and finally 12 puppies . But I hope not too much !
It was very early for the ultrasound but I could not resist to know what is happen on her belly :-)
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Under the French judge Mr Jean-Paul Kerihuel, Floyd and Jewel did a great shows.
Both were committed for the first time in intermediate class. And at only 15 months, Jewel 2nd excellent. The judge noted that the next time she should be better showed, while at work Bénédicte ! ! ! the judge's report is excellent so it's sure she'll do it ! ! !
The BIG surprise come to Floyd. The lil' boy of Gerard and Chantal shown himself perfectly, super static worthy of art statue and the mouvement without jumping kangaroo! ! ! The judge really liked Floyd, the report is very promising for its future. He was awarded a 1st ex & Res.CAC this before the two other males ranked second and third in open class. A great result for such a young boy and not finished yet!
I'm so proud of you guys . . . and I give you all a big hugs ! ! !
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Under the judge J. Gelaude (B) at only 15 months and for the first time in intermediate class Scott did an excellent job! ! !
He lost a lot of coat this summer, the new coat is coming back but the difference with other dogs is clearly visible. Once again Scott was the youngest in this class it will be placed 2nd ex & Res.-Anw.Dt.Ju.Ch. I am very happy with this excellent result.
This is just the beginning the world of big boys . . .
Girly will be mated soon by the beautiful Ch.Houston of The Trav'Lin Star . . . more info HERE
Under the irish judge Mrs D. Hanlon-Carroll Scott won 1st excellent in junior class males and best junior irish setter. Well done Scotty boy :-)
Scott has also helped to his first presentation on junior handling competition, Sephora a young to just 11 years old . This competition is not easy and asked the handler the highest showing qualities but to help this, the handleur partner's his dog must be very cooperative and kind, Scott has fully lived up to the competition, Sephora and him will be the fourth in the main ring. BRAVO SEPHORA Photo 1 - Photo 2- Photo 3
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Scott has just received his official hipscore and hip - hip - hip hooray it's a very good result HD A1 ! As you can imagine I am a very happy owner but also a very proud breeder. Scott is the very 1st Riverwood to be x-rayed and soon his brother and sister will be x-rayed still hope for good news. certificat copy - x-rayed copy
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For the Paris world dog shows , Chantal and Gerard, Floyd "Just Riverwood TipTop" owners invited us to spend the weekend with them. Scott and I were like kings, again thank you and also congratulations on the confirmation of Floyd rectly obtained. To see the photos album click here
Under the Spanish judge Mr. J. Sanchez-Fernandez, Scott is 3h excellent ! ! ! It's again a very good result and I am very happy ! To my delight Scott's sister "Riverwood Jewel in Red" was present and under judge the French Mr. D. Regnier she is also 3th, not bad for her second shows and to the world dog shows. Jewel is now confirmed for France. Congratulations to her owner Bénédicte... way to go girls ! ! ! ! !
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This Sunday Jewel "Riverwood Jewel in Red " start her shows career. Under the French judge J-C Dupuy Jewel is 2nd exellent ! ! ! A big BRAVO to Benedict's Jewel owner for a job very well done with Jewel !Next time it will be the first place.
This Sunday we received the visit of James "Riverwood James Leon C" accompanied by his owner Antonella.
Limoges saturday 09 under the french judge Mr. Mansencal Riverwood Just TipTop aka Floyd is 1st excellent in Junior class as also best junior of breed. Big congrats and thank you to his owners Chantal and Gérard.
On Sundays it was the turn to Scott and Girly to make their best. Under the English judge Mrs Lewis, my lovely little boy "Scott" did very well as always and is placed 3rd excellent. It's a great result because only three 1st obtained the saint - graal, the "excellent" qualifiquation and it on 9 concurents. Girly she did it too, she was 3rd excellent in lovely champion class under the Irish judge Mr Lawlor.
"Scott" Riverwood Jungle Rock 10.5 months
Girly 4 years oldHow time flies, this new year will be very important for her, maybe the 1st babies ? She already proved, all the patience that a mom should have with Chickadee's puppies. Girly I wish you a lot of wonderful happy & healthy years and please don't changes, because you're amazing just the way you are :-)
Under judge Mrs A. Ulltveit-Moe (SW), Scott didn't put a paw wrong ! ! ! In a strong quality young class Scott is 2nd exellent and miss the title of Junior Champion of Luxembourg. The judge found him too young (he's too baby-she say) to win first place and promised him a bright future. An Italian expression says "Chi va piano va sano" slowly but surely, Scott you can do it ! Don'tt forget that Scott is only 10 months that day.
Under judge Mr McCoy Irish (Irl), Scott is beautifully presented! ! ! The concurence was present in 5 dogs this effect, needless to say that Scott was the youngest (9 months so far)! ! ! To my greatest joy will be placed Scott 2nd excellent.
Under Slovenian judge Mrs. Tatanya Urek Floyd & Scott did a very good start to the year. The judge write an excellent report for both brothers. Floyd was 2nd VERY PROMISING ! ! ! Scott was 1st VERY PROMISING & BEST PUPPY of breed . On the mainring for best puppy in show he was selected Scott but not placed ! ! ! A wonderful day spent with friends not only with my friend Frances who accompanied us. Corinna Lancy's owner, dad to Scott and Floyd was also there to shown Luke a son of Lancy. And BINGO for them because Luke is Best of Breed and Best in Group 7 ! Congratulations Corinna and bravo daddy Lancy for the great qualities that you transmitted to your children.
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