From Our Past

Joe age 5 with Tosaho Raceabout Franklin

Tosaho Raceabout Franklin

Photo taken of Franklin at 18 mos of age. Franklin came to live with us and sired Ch. Deco's Free Spirit (Dharma-Bankys dam). He had a short back, a strong and level topline and the most beautiful free moving side gait I had ever seen on a chin. He moved like he was gliding on water... He had icy-white coat which grew to the ground and stayed clean! :o) He loved to lay in the garden while we worked and keep us company.

We lost Frankin in 2004-we are proud to have his grandson Banky with us.

Ch. We-Bells Heidi Ho Mamrick-my first chin. My first champion.

Pictured at 12 years of age... Ariel-my favorite dog of all time.

Ch. Tosaho Rings A Bell- "Ding"

Ding came to live with us for several years and was an influential sire in the Deco breeding program. He is the sire of Banky, Maris, and Nomars dam-Amy. Ding passed on his wide-open side gait, large head, great topline/tailset and wonderful strong driving rear. Many thanks to Tommi Hooban and Sandi Hooban-Olkkola for sending Ding to us.

Ch. Deco's Betty Boop-my first home-bred champion.

Ch. Quailifields Successful Business

"Geoffrey" w/Ken Wall

Geoffrey was my constant companion and I often referred to him as "my baby boy" due to his gentle, sweet, loyal dispositon. There was never a day he was not by my side or sleeping at my feet at night. Gentle with children and chin puppies, his favorite dog friend was Ariel-my little red and white girl. His tail would thump on the ground when she entered a room and they often slept curled up together-especially if Ariel wanted to be warm! I lost them months apart last year.

May the shamrocks fall softly sweet boy...

Mary in the ring with "Mary Beth" -Geoffrey daughter

Ken and Mary Beth-14 mos old...

Mary with Callan-Geoffrey daughter...

Mary with Helen-Callan daughter

Geoffrey-age 12 1/2 with "froggy"

Callan wins Best puppy at Specialty show-Kentucky

Mary, Joe and Deco's Miss Behavin'

Ch. Deco With Bells On

"Maris"

(Ch. Tosaho Rings a Bell x Cin-Dons Spin The Bottle)

Mary and Ding

photo by Sandi

Our good friend Alan Waterman showing Ch. Cin-Don's Ring Around the Rosie (Zoe). Zoe was bred by Beverly A. Merritt. Thank you Bev for sending Zoe and her daughter Zima our way.

Hit Counter

Date last updated : 12/11/2007 by Mary Burr