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Tarka was
my foundation bitch, bred by Gael Stenton.
The moment
I saw her at 8 weeks old, I knew she was special. She
proved her worth in the show ring and as a great producer,
rearing three beautiful litters and passing on her quality
down several generations
She excelled
in the field, still picking up and working the beating
line at 12 years old.
Gaesten Pinot Roas
del Montecani
We kept
Roma from Tarka’s first litter in 1992 by the
legendary Wynsett Jumpin’ Jack Flash.
She had
her moments in the show ring but was happier at home
as Mum’s constant companion. Montecani
Mystique
1CC
Beautiful
Ccesca, my constant companion. She loved life. I have
great memories of her with hordes of children, sitting
on her bench at Crufts, having pictures taken. She loved
the attention.
Together we
walked 11 miles across the Malvern hills, she came to
London on the train when I had my interview for my promotion,
played to the crowds at Discover Dogs and spent days up
on the heath when we were flying model rockets, trying
to retrieve them.
She always
greeted you with a smile, a real dog in a million.
I will never
forget the wonderful times we shared before her life was
cut short, aged 6 years old.
It broke my
heart to say goodbye.Montecani
Mighty Aphrodite
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Ccesca
(centre) on the Malvern hills |
Ccesca
with Eva's pups |
In the summer
of 2006 we had to say goodbye to Armando Nannina (Nina),
aged 15 and a half.
She was my third Spinone, a bit of a madam and very
stubborn, but a fantastic hunting dog, working up till
the age of 10.
She spent her retirement years living with my mum.
Poor Cashmere
from Bella and Chicco's litter developed an infection
at 11 weeks old and despite all efforts, the vets were
unable to save him. We wanted to put him on the Memories
page for his devoted owners Jon and Shelley. They wrote
these few words. Montecani
Tremelo
"Cashmere
was only in our lives for a short time, but in that time
he touched our hearts in a way that will stay with everyone
who loved him forever. He may be gone to be forever young,
but will never, ever be forgotten."
Cuba
has 4 CC's & 4 RCC's
15th September 1999 - 9th November 2008
Epithelium Nostromo at Hollutrix
(Imp) x Sh Ch Montecani Peaches
Cuba, full of character, very naughty
and was definitely Top Dog at Montecani. Her favourite pastime
was scavenging and running off!
Sh Ch Montecani Cuba
Eva has 3 CC's &
2 RCC's
15th September 1994 - 4th December 2009
Hip Score 4:3
Wynsett Jumpin’ Jack
Flash x Gaesten Pinot Rosa Del Montecani
Eva was my first homebred
Champion, also known as 'Raggy'
Always happiest lying by the Aga or out in the Sun, she preferred
a laid back approach to life!
She lived to the grand old age of Fifteen and a Half and is still
sadly missed.
Sh Ch Montecani Peaches
Nando
has 3 CC's & 1 RCC
2nd September 1997 - 12th February 2011
Hip Score 2:4
Sh Ch
Brody Dal Podere Antico at Wynsett x Sh Ch Montecani
Peaches
Sh Ch Montecani
Millenium Gold
On
12th February 2011 I had to say Goodbye to Nando,
aged 13. He was a true Dog in a Million. Never put
a paw wrong thoughout his whole life. He was the sweetest
boy you could ever meet and everyone who met him fell
instantly in love. Not only a Show Champion and excellent
Gundog, he was my 'Big Man' and was so very special
to me.
If it
should be that I grow weak,
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done,
for this last battle can't be won.
You
will be sad, I understand,
don't let your grief then stay your hand,
for this day more than all the rest,
your love for me must stand the test.
We've
had so many happy years,
what is to come must hold no fears,
you'd not want me to suffer so,
the time has come please let me go.
Take
me to where my needs they'll tend,
and please stay with me to the end,
hold me firm and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.
Please
do not grieve it must be you,
who has this painful thing to do,
we've been so close, we two these years,
don't let your heart hold back the tears.
"A
good dog never dies. He always stays. He walks besides
you on crisp autumn days when frost is on the fields
and winter's drawing near. His head is within our hand
in his old way."
~Mary
Carolyn Davies
Gaesten Pinot Rosa
del Montecani - Montecani Mystique - Sh Ch Montecani Peaches - Montecani
Mighty Aphrodite - Sh Ch Montecani Millenium Gold - Sh Ch Montecani
Cuba -Armando Nannina - Montecani Tremelo
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