Peacefully, in his 11th year, while sleeping by my bed. Although Delceg didn't come us until he was almost 7, he quickly became an integral part of the family. His goofy smile, the incredible hugs, snoring in your ear when he shared the pillow, his whole body wag when he brought you a toy. I think I'm still in shock.
He excelled as a show dog, completing championships everywhere he went and Best In Shows in his native Europe as a youngster. In the litter box, he proved just as powerful. His gorgeous, multiple group-winning daughter in France, Dutch - Belgian - Luxembourg - German VDH - Swedish - International Beauty + Champion International Show Champion France Champion working "Championne d'Automne of field-trials" Malomkozi Sjelsa, was only one example of several. I'm comforted by the fact that I have some of his daughters, sons and grandget here with me.
Many will count the above as his legacy but for me he will always be the goofy guy I fell in love with at the airport. He could never have produced another puppy or won at another show and he would still have become my bed hog. He will be very dearly missed.
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Heather....so very sorry. He was a stunning, gorgeous bedhog. You poor dear...you have had such a year with loosing buddies.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you. I will give Willy a hug..thanks for reminding me that every moment is to be treasured...jenniexxx
What a beautiful boy. You have my sympathy. Always so hard to lose a good friend.
ReplyDeleteMango Momma
so sorry to hear about Declen – I didn't know him well but he seemed like such a special doggy. So handsome and elegant too – I love that picture of him striding out in the ring (the second last one). It's lovely that he will live on in his wonderful children.
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