Past memories...

My foundation bitch, Zoe was Born in July 1975, a daughter of my first dog, Monroe's Ulrich (Jake) one of the famous 'U' litter bred by the late Mrs Joan Matuszewska in 1971. Sadly there are no pictures good enough to portray Zoë's qualities, only faded snapshots of this very typy bitch, who was to become so important to our kennel.

When mated to the famous Sh Ch Greyfilk Knightsman in 1980, she produced my extra special girl Hollieseast Dolly Delectus (Cherri) , who was to remain my constant companion through some difficult times ahead. Cherri was later mated to Risinglark Raincheck, and from this litter we kept Hollieseast Gala Von Gemini (Pippa), who was to become the dam of our then winning bitches ' Heidekirsche ' (Kiri Snr), and 'Eis Kristall' (Ritzi).

I have been so fortunate with the strong female lines originating from Zoe, to whom I owe everything I have achieved.

A daughter of Zoë – Cherri was my husband Keith's introduction to Weimaraners. We both hold wonderful memories of this lovely girl, and her gentle ways with ducks, cats, rabbits and other animals! Without her my life would not have been the same. During her youth, she spent more than 4 years with me living in the Middle East (Kuwait) where she was loved and admired by the ex-pat community living there, and always accompanied us on our ‘Fridays' to the beach. She was very, very special. Cherri was the mother of Pippa and with the birth of this litter sired by Risinglark Raincheck , I was able to continue my

line, which would have died out with out her existence. To Cherri, I owe an enormous debt of gratitude, which can never be repaid. She lived to be nearly 12 years of age.

This fabulous girl was Ritzi's older sister and deserves to be remembered as the bravest and most loyal companion we could have wished for . Kiri was the mother of our Klara, and was a fantastic show dog in her time, winning constantly. Kiri's numerous awards included Best in Show at South Western Gundog. When older, she won Veteran Bitch at CRUFTS, and was also Best Veteran at the Weimaraner Club Open Show , when her daughter, Klara , was also Best Bitch , a unique event at the time.

Kiri had three lovely litters in her lifetime; we have her daughter now, and will never forget her. We lost her to cancer, far too soon, aged only 9 years. So beautiful, a truly stunning bitch, she was my soul mate, who will live on in my heart forever.

We considered Ritzi to be the epitome of all that is the Weimaraner. With her classic head, superb conformation and movement, she was what our breeding is all about. Although not possessing the beautiful silver taupe coat of her more glamorous older sister ‘Heidekirsche' , - Ritzi should have gained her ‘crown'. To us she was a champion. In her youth being a consistent winner, she amassed almost double the points needed for a Junior Warrant by the age of 18 months.

My companion during the ‘Canine Studies' course, Ritzi came with me every week to classes and was my ‘case study dog' for the various elements and assignments undertaken. She loved being the centre of attention and revelled in retrieving and searches, set during the scurries. A water lover, she swam like an otter, and in the summer months when we went to the beach together with Klara, they gave synchronised swimming displays to a delighted public.