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| In Loving memory of the Danes that have touched our lives and left their footprints in our hearts. I only wanted you They say memories are golden, well maybe that's true I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you , you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
"Gabrielle" Ch. Adonis' Angel Amongst Us DOB: 10 Nov 1999 Sire: Kohinoor's Hallucination
"Gabrielle" was from our first litter and was our first homebred champion. Gabe attained her Canadian Championship at 16 months of age with a BOS over Specials. At 9 months of age we went to the Great Dane Club of America National Specialty in Kansas City, where Gabe placed 2nd in her class (9 - 12 months). Gabe was our "Natural Eared Beauty" . She was very much like her mom, Gabe was a very big goof who loved to play, and give hugs and kisses. She loved everyone and filled our days with laughter. Gabe taught us to live everyday the way she did...with PASSION !! Gabe was lost to a severe Bacterial
"Samson" Ch. Adonis' Bolt From The Blue DOB: 26 May 2000 Sire: Kohinoor's Hallucination Dam: Ch. Blackbrydge's MidKnight Aurora CD TT "Samson" was a very special boy. He had the size, the conformation and the temperament of only the Greatest Danes. I believe that his human Dad said it best when he said that Samson was "a Blessing. He lived each day like there was no tomorrow. He was always there to greet anyone at the door who came to visit with his patented lean. He was a fantastic dog" . "He loved anyone and everyone. He was a fantastic show dog and my best friend." Samson had many accomplishments in the show ring in his short life, he achieved many BOB's and Group placements along with his most recent accomplishment, a BOS over BIS winning dogs at the 2002 Great Dane Club of Canada Western Division Regional Specialty. Samson was lost to sudden onset DCM (Dilated Cardio-Myopathy).
"Cinder" Adonis' Courage of Lulu DOB: 16 Jun 01 Sire: Ch. Rockingdane's Lonestar Dam: Ch. Blackbrydge's MidKnight Aurora CD TT "Cinder" was a very special girl who was the center of her daddy's world. At 15 weeks of age Cinder was diagnosed with PRAA (Persistant Right Aortic Arch) which was promptly surgically corrected but left Cinder with a false mega-esophagus, therefore causing Cinder to have to constantly battle with inhalation pneumonia. Cinder's daddy gave her the best care ever and went above and beyond the call of duty for Cinder. It was a very difficult and heroic decision for her dad to let Cinder go when the pneumonia's became almost constant and were harder and harder for Cinder to battle. She will always be remembered by her dad, her mom and all of us here.
"Hogan" Ch. Rockingdane's Hardrock Cafe DOB 22 Oct 1996 Sire: Ch. Alano's Prom Knight Dam: Ch. RTD's Incredible Journey “Hogan” came into our home at 13 months of age, but into our hearts at the age of 7 months. Rory spotted him at a Dog show when he was about 7 months old and it was love at first sight. Hogan is Rory’s soul mate - they are inseparable. After a very successful show career, Hogan has been awarded the job of "couch potato". Late in life Hogan suffered from Bridging Spondylosis and Disc Disease. He is greatly missed by all of us here at home. Hogan left us Aug 16, 2004.
"Rory" Ch. Blackbrydge's MidKnight Aurora CD TT DOB 21 Nov 1995 Sire: Ch. Diana N Links Cole Porter Dam: Ch. Blackbrydge's Sizzling Hot Rory” is our first love. She arrived at our home in early Jan of 1996, and immediately stole our hearts. Mike and I had researched for over a year to find the perfect girl for us, and with the help of her breeders JoAnne and John Warner (Blackbrydge), our dream became a reality. Rory is our Foundation Bitch and has provided us with 3 incredible litters. She is now spayed and gets to just hang on the couch and keep the kids in order. Rory has achieved her CD (Companion Dog - Obedience title) which compliments her Canadian Championship and her Temperament Test designations. A Dane with Style, Great Temperament and Smarts - The WHOLE package. Rory had been honored with the Great Dane Club of Canada Western Division 2001 & 2003 Brood Bitch Award and the 2003 National Great Dane Club of Canada Brood Bitch Award.. Rory fought a valliant battle with sudden onset Kidney Disease, and was always the happy "mamma dawg" that we knew, tail waggin' and keeping the rest of the kids in line. Her presence here will be deeply missed. Rory left us Sept 07, 2004.
"Blue" Adonis' Holliday By the Sea DOB: 21 April 2005 Sire: Kohinoor Lexus Harley Dam: Ch Adonis' Divine Intervention CGN A big silly guy... loved by all... missed deeply by his family.... Blue was lost suddenly at 17 months of age to "Acute Cardiac Death associated with an abnormality of the conduction system resulting in ventricular tachycardia" - Central Laboratory for Veterinarians - David Gribble DVM PhD Diplomate ACVD. Blue left very large footprints in Chris and Andrea's hearts, footprints that can never be filled, Blue is watching down on the 2 new 4 legged additions to the family (Bluie and Sadie) as well as the little 2 legged addition he never got to officially meet.. only got to poke with his nose through his mom's belly... A truly noble dog of distinction !!
"Kole" Adonis' Kole
Kushi DOB:
10 Nov 1999 Sire: Kohinoor's Hallucination
Kole was a special boy... size and structure
were all his... he was as sweet and gentle as they come and lived his last year
and a little with a very special family who were willing to deal with the
medical issues that affected Kole as he aged... Kole in his old age acquired a
lazy esophagus.. thus causing a small pouch to develop deep in his throat...
this caused him to have occasional (and sometimes frequent) coughing and small
vomits of flem and food that would get "caught" in the pouch, that the esophagus
just could not move down. Otherwise he was a very happy and healthy boy
who slept on his little girls or boys bed and kept his younger great Dane
brother in line. Anyone who met Kole was immediately touched by his
kindness and mesmerizing eyes. He was the kind of dog that changed you
forever with his charm and charisma... he is deeply missed but never to be
forgotten by the Anderson & Adonis families.
Sire: Kohinoor's Hallucination
Buddy was one in a million...
he carefully watched over and comforted his dad when they both grieved the loss
of Samson... he protected his girls and his new mom and little girl from any
potential harm.. he welcomed a new little boy addition to the family... a family
that was his to serve and protect. When Lymphosarcoma was diagnosed in
Buddy, his dad did whatever he could to make Boobs last days as comfortable as
possible and spent the last night sleeping with Buddy on the floor. Buddy
has already made a great impact on the Adonis breeding program and will continue
to impact our breeding program and the Bluebolt breeding program for many years.
His watchful eye and quiet strong presence is greatly missed by the Oyhenart's.
Sweet dreams "boobs".
Sire:
BPIG Ch Adonis' Electric Blue CGC TDI
Joey
Joe was a Dane like no other. From his bunny-like coat, to his unwillingness
to let a cuddle pass him by, he was truly the best ambassador of the breed
that we have ever known. He loved, he loved often, and he usually loved
uncontrollably. Joe left us suddenly at the age of 20 months. The reason
for his passing was cancer. It happened very quickly, but he was Joe
until the end. Doing zoomies around the backyard with his fur siblings only
24 hours before he passed, and still giving his trademark over the shoulder
"Joe hugs". His short life was packed with excitement and hygienic duties,
ensuring the other dogs, the cat, and sometimes Oscar, were properly groomed
and clean. In his brief time he was able to survive and recover from HOD, get
half way to a well deserved championship, get married....... and
consummate it, see the arrival of his skin sibling, and touch the heart
of everyone he met. He was a wonderful dog who is greatly missed,
deeply loved, and our house is not the same without him. There will never
be another Dane quite like Jim Jams. We miss you Joey.. Mom and Dad
This beautiful tribute painting of Joe was done by Alina @
http://www.alinakremer.com/index.html Thank-you Alina!
DOB August 02, 2003 Sire: Ch. Bluestone Invincible
Dam: UKC &Can CH. Adonis BrinkOfPerfection Knoor "Emma" stole our hearts at birth. She was
as intelligent as she was beautiful. Her athleticism was astounding and her
spirit as free as the wind. She would spin circles in anticipation of a walk or
run, but was as gentle and delicate as a flower petal in the presence of a
newborn baby. She thrived on activity and took great pride in an accomplishment
or job well done. She was SMART and BEAUTIFUL.. and was a real love and
entertainer. Emma allowed me to experience, with her, so many "first's" in my
life, she was a wonderful show dog... and incredible working dog and had drive
and determination like no other Dane I have met before. Not only did Emma
excel at work, she also knew how to excel at play... and was the most wonderful
dog to live with and loved everyone and everything.... her legacy will live on
the wonderful kids she leaves behind. Emma has given us a glimpse at the
level of "perfection" that we will continue to strive for. Thank you Emma
For being the perfect companion... till we meet again .... love
Mom, Dad, Matt, Becky, Brinkley, Diva, Dixie, Kismet & Hazel. Emma quietly left this world
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"Emma"
BISS Ch. Adonis' Emerging Perfection CD HIT CGN CGC TDI