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Bodeswell Nasusa Barn Door
"Zeke"
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We brought Zeke home as a companion for our family when our kids were small, and my love affair with this breed took off with a vengeance. Zeke was the most clever, loving dog I had ever had ever owned. He was almost human like in his expression and communication. He would entertain the kids by jumping through hula hoops and over broomsticks by the hour, and was a pro with the regular dog tricks. On the downside he could also steal a sandwich from a lunch box, close the box behind him, and hide the empty ziplock bag afterward so you didn't know lunch was missing until it was time to eat. But with eyes like that it was tough to stay mad at him for long!
Zeke had a great long life, but it's never long enough. I loved this dog so very much, and still miss him every day. Life was Zeke was never boring, it started my obsession with this wonderful breed!
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Avalonia Eternally Grateful
"Zephyr"
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There is a saying that whippets are like potato chips, you can't have just one! In our case that was true, and it wasn't long after we brought Zeke home that we started thinking about adding another whippet. Zephyr was out of English and Finnish bloodlines, and quite different than Zeke in type and temperament. He was a confident easy keeper without a care in the world, a natural leader. Thalia followed him like a shadow from the day she came home. Unfortunately Zephyr suffered a gastric torsion after a running collision at high speed sent him rolling sideways over, and he passed away before we reached the hospital. He was only 6 years old. Zephyr's passing left a huge hole in our family and our pack, especially for Thalia. We were fortunate that Thalia had 2 four month old pups to keep her busy and pull her back out of her funk. They were a bit of joy that got us all through a tough time. We will never forget this content, brave, loyal, little dog. He was amazing!
Forgetmenot Leap of Faith
"Thalia"
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Thalia was the beginning of our foray into breeding and showing, bred by and co-owned with Joanne Boudreault of Forgetmenot Whippets. She was the dam of our first two litters, Jackson and Donnie's grandmother, and Vixen, Tinker and Brooke's great-grandmother.
Thalia's mother was the lovely Am.Can.Ch. Forgetmenot Gabrielle's Beauty, and her sire, the stylish Taraly Cannot Forget Me, was imported from France for her breeding. There were high hopes for this beautiful girl! Unfortunately Thalia injured her arm, which ultimately required a series of surgeries, and she could never be shown.
When I first met Thalia, I thought she was the prettiest thing I'd ever seen. I brought her home knowing that she would probably need surgery and would likely never show. I didn't care, I was in love with her and felt equipped to help her. She was a trooper through it all, always trusting and never complaining. She went on to be an excellent mother, and the queen of our home for 16 1/2 years. Miss you forever little bright eyes xoxo
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