Friday, June 27, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Our Molli
Eleanore Hays and I have been debating for a long time now when and
under what circumstances we would have to make the decision to help Molli
(Pocopayasos LJ’s Hot Tamale 6/13/2001) over the rainbow bridge. It’s a tough decision, but things have gotten
to the point where Molli no longer has a quality of life. Today at 4:20 we will say our goodbyes. Unbelievable as it seems, Molli was diagnosed
with Leukemia over ten years ago. We
elected not to treat it as it was believed it would only extend her life by
months. Nature has allowed her ten
years, partially because of the excellent care Eleanore Hays has given Molli,
cooking special food for her on a daily basis, and partially because she was
such a great example of a healthy Havanese.
She may have been unfortunate enough to contract this horrible disease,
but the rest of her was made of titanium.
Mollie has a huge fan club and will be accompanied by Eleanore,
Eleanore’s neighbor who also cooks for Molli, as well as Willard, and myself.
She was and is just so beautiful, even
now despite her illness, and a beautiful example of the Havanese breed. Unfortunately, Molli hated the showring. She would quite willingly go around the ring
– once. After that she seemed to say, if they can’t appreciate
me by now to heck with them. She was
right, she very rarely lost in the ring and by a year was both Canadian and US
champion. She was dam to Sonrisas Tiny
Thomas who was number one All Breeds in Canada in 2006 , CH Sonrisas
Winning Oscar, CH Sonrisas Hot n Spicy Wasabi, and Pocopaysos' Hot
Dam.
We have sent Molli’s DNA to the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) and it
will now be accompanied by an extensive autopsy and hopefully it will help us to
understand this dreaded disease and bring greater health to both dogs and
people.
Molli, we love you and will miss you dreadfully, but thank you for
the great contribution you have made to all our
lives.
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Monday, June 23, 2014
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THIS IS WONDERFUL!
So how are Sonrisas dogs doing?
CH Sonrisas Allegro Giocoso (Allie) CGN RN earned her
championship and rally novice title almost back to back. She got a perfect 100
at the Havanese specialty
CH Sonrisas Lil Pawz Koko CGN CDX RAE AgNS AgNJS
owned by Joan Reid
Obedience - #1
Havanese, #8 in total toy group
Rally #1, #4 in
toy
Agility #3
specials agility
CH Sonrisas
George R Us CGN RA AgN
George was 4th in
regular agility
In the Us George
is known as CH Sonrisas George R Us CGC BN RA AN (Rally advance, agility novice
and beginner obedience)
We've got some
great up and comers as well
Sonrisas Bubba
O'Riley owned by Joan Reid who is following in Koko's
footsteps.
Sonrisas Nina at
old Havana owned by Chris and Myrna Mwho is just one point away from her
American championship
Accent-Sonrisas I
Got A Secret owned by Terri Fudge is only 2 points away from her Canadian
championship and looks like she's going to be a super star in
agility
Thanks to all of
you for being such great dog owners
Love getting pictures of our puppies
Here's Charlie who seems to think he's quite the good looking fellow.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Lolita who was Cricket from the Boomer/Lusa litter
The new owner was concerned that maybe the two dogs wouldn't get along. What do you think?
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Leash and harness
Did anyone leave a leash and harness here? I found one in my leash drawer and I don't remember buying one, but then I have about 20 different collars and leashes so I'm not sure.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Interesting study
http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2014/02/benefits-risks-of-neutering-an-evidence-update-cancer-and-behavioral-problems-in-vizslas/
While things may not be exactly the same for Havanese, there seems to be more and more evidence that our practice of de-sexing dogs has not been good for them. There are alternatives.
While things may not be exactly the same for Havanese, there seems to be more and more evidence that our practice of de-sexing dogs has not been good for them. There are alternatives.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
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