The Hollieseast Tribute Page - in loving memory of your dog.

Anne and Cedric write; It's so hard to do him justice in a few words - he was such a wonderful dog and we all loved him so very dearly.

Flint was a wonderful member of our family, he brought sunshine and vitality to our lives. He had the most wonderful character, gentle although he could be excitable. He loved children and always wanted to say 'hello'. Our daughters Elodie and Amelie were like his siblings, he wanted to go everywhere they went, he loved them so much. We remember how on walks, we were so proud of him, the way he would meet other dogs and people - he seemed to know just how to approach them. This, coupled with his fantastic looks and beautiful eyes, made a lasting impression on everyone he met in Klosters, Switzerland, where he spent much of his short life. We have so many wonderful memories of him and were devastated when he contracted Masticatory Muscle Myositis - a very, very, rare and untreatable condition. We will always hold him in our hearts and cherish the short but exceptionally special time, that we all spent together.

Kenzie was born on a beautiful September day. She was one of a litter of 6 puppies born to our Klara - this was to be Klara's last litter, abiding to the 'code of conduct', set by the 3 breed clubs here in UK. Simona Medricka from the Czech Republic had contacted me for a bitch puppy and came to collect the 8-week- old- Kenzie, when she was ready to leave the nest. Simona had wanted a bitch for show, work and breeding. Weimaraners in the Czech Republic, have to gain success in the field as well as the show ring, before they are allowed to be bred from. Simona campaigned Kenzie to her many titles - not only in the Czech Rep. but in Slovakia, Poland and Germany - these titles despite a car accident, caused when aged only 10 months, Kenzie's hind leg was broken in two places and thereafter, bore the scars. Kenzie excelled at working/ water tests and loved to swim, which makes the dreadful way she died even more poingnant for me to bear. She was awarded the highest marks ever recorded for the Autumn field and water tests. This photo shows her (on the right) following this success. The early death of this young, beautiful bitch, through tragic circumstances has affected me greatly. " Be at peace now lovely silver girl - so short a life - so tragic a death - you will be remembered by your family in England who will not forget you".

 

NB. Please be aware of the danger of Swimming pools and Garden ponds - Especially in the winter when ice will make even more danger. Leave swimming to Newfoundlands and the like, they have the coats to cope with possible hypothermia. Keep a safety net on to cover pool/pond, and make sure your dog (s) are able to get out, by means of a slope or shallow steps.