In Memory

This page is dedicated to some of our dogs who have passed on.  All of them were precious, and contributed something to our lives, even if just to be an excellent companion. 

We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our 
own live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept 
its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the
only  certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan.  Irving Townsend
 

Chaos, (CH Bertschire's Cotswold Chaos CD JH TD WCX HOF)....Andrea's introduction to this breed.  He lived up to his name more than once, and gave me the ride of my life.

Redneck, (CH Bertschire's Full Spectrum UDX JH NA WCX HOF)....Donna's beloved friend and companion.  She left big pawprints to fill.

Shiner, (CH Bertschire's Blac N Blue CDX JH WCX)....loved by Donna Slavin.  Shiner was a character, and sired the 1998 national specialty Best of Breed winner.

Shadow, (CH Bertschire's Obsidian Shadow UD SH WCX HOF)....loved by the Seeley family.  Shadow was Terri's first Utility Dog (UD) and Hall of Fame (HOF) dog and Andrea's first Senior Hunter (SH). 

Maddie, (CH Bertschire's The One And Only WC)....foundation bitch for Andrea.  She lived to nearly age 12 and left numerous talented kids and grandkids.

Ellie, (CH Twin Oaks Joyeaux Noelle)....brought new lines into the Bertschire pedigrees and contributed striking breed type.  Ellie was killed at age 6 in a tragic and wrenching accident.  Her quiet sweetness was also passed on to her children and grandchildren..

Brad, (CH Bertschire Something Wicked JH OA NAJ WC).....loved by the Seeley family.  Brad was an influential sire for Bertschire as well as a kind soul.

Ginger, (Swallowsflight Raven Ginger)....though not technically one of ours, Ginger was owned by the Kanipes in North Carolina, and is the dam of our Arrow.  She only spent one year in the United States after being leased for a litter, but it was a superb year and she loved her new family as much as they loved her.

Shinda, (CH Mshinda Wa Amani CD MH AX OAJ HOF).....Kass' favorite dog of all time.  Shinda never produced a litter, but he was a shining ambassador for the breed in many venues and lived to 13 1/2. 

Leroy, (Ch Bertschire's Bad Bad Leroy Brown)..... LeRoy was an outstanding example of Flat-coat type and character.  Among his children are multiple Sporting Group placers and the 2005 FCRSA national specialty winner.  He lived with Donna Slavin, and was killed by a car.

Athena, (MACH Bertschire's Bad Idea CD WC).....Athena was to be "just a pet", and what a great pet she turned out to be!  She and her beloved owner, Debbie Martin PhD DVM conquered the agility ring, becoming one of the first Master Agility Champion FCRs.  She will be dearly missed.

Bones, (CH Bertschire's Bad To The Bone)....started out her life as a show dog and brood bitch.  Bones retired to "the good life" with Jeanne Lin and Bernie Strozeski and was pampered and adored to the end.  A member of the famous "Bad" litter, Bones was a real character and very well-named.

Serena, (CH Bertschire's Serena Williams JH WCX)....sweet daughter of Ellie.  Serena lived with Nancy Cavallo, but also spent a few years here with us, off and on, and had 2 litters here in Georgia.  With 2 Senior legs to her credit, she was an outstanding pheasant dog, much preferring upland hunting to water work.