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Having owned Germans Shepherds for over 40 years, I have lived with a variety of colours,
personalities and conformations, but they have all been special and each in their
own way has deeply enriched my life. The nobility, natural beauty, intelligence,
loyalty, courage and versatility of this breed is like no other. What follows are
several of my special shepherds.
Tosca
Brentwood's Tosca
February 11, 1965 - April 12, 1975
Tosca was my first German Shepherd, and a devoted family member who earned her title of
Companion Dog with very little effort. She was fiercely protective of her family, and
guardian of my young son, Tim, who came along when she was seven. She was a great traveller
and accompanied us across Canada on more than one occasion.
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Lindy
OTCH Yeulett's Much Loved Lindy
August 27, 1984 - February 13, 1992
Lindy was my Obedience Trial Champion, my partner in obedience, tracking, flyball, and my
constant companion in everyday life. She was a certified Therapy Dog, a willing and confident
obedience dog, and a great tracker. She had one litter of eight puppies, from which I kept
one male, Lindy's Logan Lake.
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Logan
Lindy's Logan Lake, CD
July 30, 1988 - April 13, 2000
Logan was my heart-throb dog, a good obedience partner, tracker, protector, and much-loved
friend. He was a very special dog who was loved and admired by all who knew him. He was a
perfect representative of his breed and was deeply missed when he died. He has been
immortalized in a book I wrote about him after his death. I shall never see his likes again.
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Abbey
Ch.Windvane's Showstopper CD TD
February 8, 1992-December 1, 1997
Abbey was a happy, quick-thinking dog and in her short life, accomplished a great
deal.Within a six month period, she earned her CKC Companion Dog title (CD), her Tracking
Dog title (TD) and a Canadian Championship (Ch). Her premature death was a tragic blow.
She had one litter on May 14, 1995, which produced my next special friend, Lear.
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Lear
Windvane's Lear Am CD, Can CDX, CGC
May 14, 1995 - August 25, 2007
Lear was my latest special male shepherd, a dog with dignity and grace. He was a quiet
thinker who wanted to please, and who did very well in obedience trials. He was a wonderful
tracker and travelled with me across the country. He went to work and fulfilled his job
as my constant companion. He was never any further away than my hand could reach. He died
peacefully in my arms,on August 25, 2007. I miss him deeply.Our home is not quite the same.
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Jemma
Ch.Windvane's Gemstone CDX, CGN, AGXS, AGXJS, RE, ADC
Am.CD, RN, CRNT
July 14, 2001 -
Jemma is the newest member of the family. A feisty little female with brains as well as beauty.
She has done well in both the conformation and the obedience ring, obtaining her
Championship in five shows with Best of Winners wins and a Best Puppy in Group, entirely
owner handled. Her obedience started off with a bang winning three High in Classes and a High
in Trial. She has completed her CDX winning High Scoring Herding Dog in Trial.
Jemma has now completed her CKC agility and is working on Utiltiy in Obedience.
She continues to wow me daily. She now works in three areas of dog sports.
Jemma is a clown. She makes me laugh and turns a quiet day into one of motion and excitement.
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