Almost a Year Ago - An Awesome Birthday Present

Remembering, this past weekend BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector left his mark on our world, and through him, his daughter MBPIB Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends.


Little did I know how events would come full circle last year.

Back around 1980 my parents would travel to one of our local towns, Almonte, on their Honda Gold Wing 1000 and would visit the Dodd's antique shop.  Dad tried to buy an antique clock from Kevin, as a young boy, but no way!  Through the years they watched him come into his own as an acclaimed artist.

All of the personal stories mom and dad would tell, I really wasn't aware of the connection they had had with him for so many years.  Just knew who he was by some of the paintings we had at home, and the one my mom bought me years ago with a tri sheltie in it, called "Heading Home".

It was in the late fall of 2011 that I went with friends and my mom to a local Christmas Craft fair, and time was spent chatting with Kevin at his booth (mostly mom catching up on their lives).  There was a painting he had there that he indicated he was working on, and he wanted a moving sheltie in it.  Well ....little did he know then that he was talking to a breeder of shelties!  So I offered to find a few of my shelties on the move for him to work with.

After a long waiting period for me, he finished one of his more intricate paintings in the fall of 2013.

Mom and I met up with him at the Carp Fair in Sept 2013.  There he had the original painting!  It wasn't until this point that the connection of me (my business card had my married name) being the daughter set in.

What ended up happening ? ..... the original is now proudly displayed in our home.

This is picture he choose to use.

  

Our MBPIB Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends

Gone Too Soon

(December 16, 2006 ~ January 26, 2012)

 Kevin Dodds and Maureen with the original painting (2013)

'Off To School'

Pretty fitting for this time of year.

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In Memoriam - BPIS Am/Cdn Shelamo's Prospector

It has taken me a bit to compose this .....

January 30, 2000 - September 1, 2013

It was with a heavy heart that my dear "Rock Man" passed in my arms, at home in the wee hours of September 1, 2013.  Both Mike and my mom were here by his side.

He was born into litter of 6 on January 30, 2000 (3 would become Ch's), and little did we know how full he would make our lives.  From the beginning he was my heart dog, always being by my side, watching my every move, and becoming the face of Shelamo kennels from that point forward.

"Rocky" is on the left

He was our Ambassador for our breed here, taking up residency on any new client's lap without asking questions!

There were so many 1st accomplishments he did for us here @ Shelamo .... so many hearts he touched along the way. 

pictured ringside on his way to Grp 4th and BPIS in Nov 2000

photo with thanks to Lloyd Lambert, Pinnacle Shelties

 "Rocky" finishing his Cdn Championship OKC show November 2000 from the Snr Puppy Class over 3 BIS Specials - what a day!

 After a Canadian wide competition he was chosen for the Purina Campaign of Champions (1 of 20).

He was the April boy for the Purina 2002 Calendar and had his picture on their nationwide Show Booth for many years.

 Purina National Dog Show Booth 2010

"Rocky" winning in 2001 at just over a yr of age, against some top group breeds at the time, under respected judge Charles Bett, many of his group placements in limited showing

Thanks to Dr. Sherry Lee, FLA, for taking him under her wing and putting his American Championship on him in 13 shows in the competitive Easter US shows.

 under respected breed judge, Judith Byrne in 2004

 Winning over many specials from the Veteran Class, Best of Opposite at the DC and SSA Spec 2010, respected breeder judge Barry Hastings

He also won the 1st Helen Lovett Memorial Trophy

At the CSSA National 2010 in Saskatoon

 Being groomed by his adoring friend Mary-Anne

In May 2013 his last outing, he went to an evening of a Girl Guides meeting to teach about dogs

attention never waining 

"Rocky" and I January 2013

"Rocky"

 He leaves behind his mother Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC
 (15+ yrs of age)

and to name a few relatives .....

his 1/2 brother

Shelamo's Highland Eagle ADC RN-MCL, RA-MCL, AGN, AGDC, ADDC,AGN, AGI, SMADC, SMTRDC

Shelamo's Main Sail CD RNE
Shelamo Ticket To Success ADC, AGDS, ASDC, MJDC, MSDCS

through his daughter
Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends
her daughters
BPIG Shelamo A Moment Of Tyme (ptd)
Shelamo Tyme For A Mocha
Shelamo Gemstone

MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind
daughters
MBPIS BPISS Ch Shelamo Flash Forward
Ch Shelamo Deja Vu
(her daughter MBBPIG Shelamo Bedazzle)

Son thru "Tyme"

BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky HIC, SDGC
and son
Shelamo Tow The Line ADC, AGDC, ASDC

Grandson
BPIS Ch Shelamo Changing Winds
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1/2 sister

RBIS Ch Shelamo Sugar Shack (4 Ch's)

 her 3 daughters (2 Ch's), 2 Ch sons

 
Son
MBPIB Ch Shelamo Jumping Jelly Bean 

 

Great Grand Daughters Thru her

Ch Shelamo Rais'n The Bar 

Shelamo Kenna

 

"Casino" would have been one of our dogs at the Bridge to welcome him

So this is where we part, My Friend,
And you'll run on, around the bend.
Gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.
I will go on; I'll find the strength,
Life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
Share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true,
But they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
Will remember well all you've taught.
Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
The fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
Take with you this...I loved you best.
-Jim Willis

A tribute will be done in two weeks on Sheltie Strut.

Thank-you to the vets, Mark & Amanda, now at the Mississippi Animal Hospital for being there from the beginning of his life to the end.

You are sadly missed by Mike and I, dear Bud.  There will be a day we can play again.

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Petawawa Dog Show -April 2013

We went to the Petawawa Dog Show April 12-14, 2013 with Shelamo Rais'n The Bar, Shelamo A Moment In Tyme and also showed Linda Howie's boy for her, Magennis Sea To Skye (a BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Skye HIC, SDGC son)

We came home with a couple of Reserve Winners Female ribbons on "Raisin" and "Cocoa", and put points on Linda's boy "Sam".

Marylou handling "Raisin' to her Reserve Winners Female win

more pics can be seen in their Facebook Albums

"Raisin"

"Cocoa"

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Tribute To A Very Thoughtul Man

I have been slow in blogging this as it's taken time to put the various pieces together.

It was mid November 2012, that a kind gentleman passed peacefully in his home with his beloved and faithful sheltie "Annie" by his side.  His life was rich in so many ways - golfing, loved Irish music, playing his tin-whistle, and enjoying, even on his last day reading at the local library with "Annie" by his side.

Rod with "Annie" last year

Rod had made several wishes clear, with one being, should he predecease his beloved girl "Annie", she was to be returned to the kennel he got her from.  We can't thank Rod enough for having that foresight and making his wishes clear.  We also thank those that cared for "Annie" during the few days until Rod's Executor was able to arrive and follow-up with finding us, as we'd moved since he'd had her (Kathy and Heather, thank-you).

Laureate L'Anais, 2005

"Annie" is known as Laureate L'Anais, and she came to us in 2001 on a co-ownership with the owner's of Laureate Kennels, Kim Aston and Peter Culumovic.  She lived most of her time with us, producing several litters, until her retirement, when Rod came to us in June of 2005 looking for another sheltie to live and enjoy his life with.

"Annie's" contribution to the sheltie world has proved significant.  Here is a list of some of her kids and decedents, with many more that have contributed to kennels around the world and graced the couches of others.

Through Laureate Shelties ~

Ch Laureate Lancome

(co-owned Laureate and Pennylynn Woodruff of Ruffleith)

Braz Ch Laureate Laramie
BISS Am Ch Paray Preferential
Am Ch Paray's Ka
Am Ch Paray Posh Spice

 Br/Pan Ch Drummond Hill's Queen Mary Of Scotland

(sired by Braz Ch Laureate Laramie ~ owned by Maria Valladares, Brazil)

Through our Shelamo Kennel ~ 

"Annie's daughter - Shelamo Mata Hari (ptd)

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Shelamo Sassy Squirt NAFA Ch-FDX, UFLI TF111; CKC-AGNS AGNJS AGIS AGIJS, AAC- ADC, AGDC, AACD, AGDC, MJDC, MSDC ATChC, HIT (litter brother to Shelamo Mata Hari) owned by Lynn Cuthbert

Through Shelamo Mata Hari (ptd)

Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends
and her kids
MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind
Shelamo Handsome Trouble, CGN, AgN, AgNJ, ADC, SGDC, AADC (owned by C. Charlebois)
BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky HIT (owned by Linda Howie)

 Through MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind

MBPIS BISS Ch Shelamo Flash Forward
Ch Shelamo Deja Vu
BBPIG Shelamo Yakima V By Ruffleith (co owned with Ruffleith)

and still to grow up here at Shelamo are her great grandkids

Dam ~ Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends

BPIG Shelamo A Moment Of Tyme (ptd)

Shelamo Tyme For A Mocha
Shelamo Gemstone

and not to forget the next love of Linda Howie's life

sired by her boy ~ BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky HIT

Magennis Sea To Skye

and (same sire) also, in the makings of an agility star

Shelamo Tow The Line (co-owned with Jack Richardson)

 "Annie" after her bath and snoozing on the blanket that came with her

 "Annie" (almost 13 yrs) with our two other seniors while Mike was at the computer for an on-line meeting, beside her is "Opal" (141/2 yrs) and her 1/2 brother "Rocky" (under the desk, almost 13 yrs)

"Annie" and her girlie friends watching me shovel with the 1st snow fall

"Annie" with the seniors supervising the 2nd snow fall

"Annie" has now been to the vet and as with most seniors this age is experiencing some medical issues.  We know for one her hearing has gone.  We (and Laureate) are dealing with them one at a time as we sort out her problems.

We thank those that have donated in Rod's name to date, for "Annie's" alma mater, for her continued care.  Please know the Executor will be kept informed.

We thank you Rod for all you have given to your love of shelties, and embraced the life you lived.

With this experience, I hope all of you with fur kids will be encouraged to make provisions for them.

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OKC Show - Yoyo and Cocoa Do Us Proud

We attended the OKC show here in Ottawa this past weekend, after a hiatus this summer.  There are some new competitions, one being a Baby Puppy (pups 3-6 months of age), and a Bred By Exhibitor Competition (must be the breeder and the handler).

On the Friday we showed our baby puppy "Yoyo", and all three days in the classes our "Cocoa", and were proud at how they did.

 Shelamo Yakima V By Ruffleith

(MBPIG Ch Ruffleith's Barolo DiRiondo x MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind)

co-owned with Penny Woodruff

"Yoyo" won Best Baby Puppy in Group

(add by Penny on Sheltie Strut)

Shelamo A Moment Of Tyme

(Ch Shelamo Sugar Rush x Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends)

Was Reserve Winners on Friday, and then Best of Winners on Saturday & Sunday to start her on her way to her Championship.

(pictured with judge Mr Luiz Ribas Silva)

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CSSA National 2012

We had the pleasure of attending our CSSA National 2012 in Ancaster, Ontario this past week and we were very pleased with the placement of our dogs.

The first to be shown was our Shelamo A Moment of Tyme in the Junior Puppy Class.  This was her 1st show at just over 6 mths of age and was awarded 2nd place in a competitive class.  This was a special win, a special moment, as I'm sure her dam Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends whom we had to say good-bye to in January was looking down.

We had so many ring side comments on this girl, I thank you.

Then it was our Shelamo She's Got Moxi's turn in the Open Black class where Kim Wendling stepped in for me. Here are some candid photos I was able to take.

"Moxi" in the line up - Hi there judge, what ya got?!

Coming at ya ...

is that chicken for me?!  I'm baiting Kim!

"Moxi" wins her class!

 And not least in Specials our Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind made the 1st cut in the bitches.  She's also a Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends daughter.

At the very end of the National, there are various Parades, one being the Veterans which I do believe there needs to be tissue boxes put out around the ring.  I had the honour of show casing Ch Shelamo's Sure Fire CGN, CD, RE for owner Judy Flanigan.  "Amber's" brother BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector was also to be exhibited, however we didn't have enough room to bring him with us.  Thanks to Evelyn Susin for taking this lovely shot of the two of us.  Judy you should be so proud of the accomplishments you put on the end of her name especially her #22 sheltie 2011 Rally ranking with her at 11.5 yrs of age.

There was one other sheltie there - it did forget to read our standard tho:).  Linda James & her husband of Ravenscourt sheltie did an awesome job of this sheltie topiary that was front and center at the show.  It went up for auction which raised a lot of money for the National, I'm just not sure what size of crate it needed to get home!  Just might have to invite Linda & her husband here for a week to make one for us:)

Great week, enjoyed seeing some very lovely dogs, (believe I found a great mate for "Moxi") friends in shelties that come from afar that we only see every few years, and a congrats to the host club for putting on a well run event.

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Never Easy Saying Good Bye

"Tyme"
Dec 6, 2006 - January 26, 2012

It is with great sadness that we had to send our Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends, at such a young age, across the Rainbow Bridge.

In less than 5 days she went from a happy girl, pushing her food away for later, then with a bit it coming back up later, to yesterday interested but refusing food and a bit out of sorts. There were no other outward signs. Blood test were insignificant, xrays & ultrasound showed a light mass which the thought was maybe ovarian issues. Her litter of pups was almost 14 wks ago.

Surgery was scheduled for today, which we found a large mass cell tumor attached to her upper intestines & pancreas. There was also another one near the spine. No way was surgical removal possible and prognosis for any treatment was grave at best.

Hard as it was we didn't wake her up.

She leaves behind a great legacy ...

her daughter

Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind (ASSA 2011 placement)
& her daughters
MPBIS BPISS Ch Shelamo Flash Forward (2011#3 Sheltie Puppy In Canada)
& Ch Shelamo Deja Vu

her son
BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Wind

and now ...
growing out are her 3 daughters, Mocha, Cocoa & Gem

"Tyme's" father BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector
& mother Shelamo Mata Hari

and her grandmother
Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC

are all still with us here

We will miss you dearly "Tyme Tyme".
Rest well, till we meet you at the Rainbow Bridge

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The Gang All Together ~ an Xmas Post Card

The gang @ Marylou's this year

Sadie, Harley
Cocoa, Gem (good Duck stick treat!), and Timbit
(Timbit had learned his stay really well this past yr, along with posing for the camera! Nice training Rachel & Matt)looking mighty fine

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