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DebiSue

by DebiSue on 01 January 2010 - 11:01

I found it! 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxH2fECHrwg

This was the comment attached, I hope you don't mind Molly.  It was too beautiful not to attach.

Respectfully,
Deb



My wonderful Eagle is getting older now - he's working on 12 - still doing quite well for his age and the fact that he is 25X Schh3 titled, and competed at Schh3 Nationals the last time at age 9. Never injured which is amazing in itself for such a big (and not so graceful) dog, he did come away from the sport with some "wear and tear" that is slowing him down a bit now - arthritis stemming from tendonitis in some of his toes; and two areas of arthritis which reduces the flexibility of his spine and affects his movement, though I don't think there is any pain involved with that. No health problems except age.

I thought I'd take the camera along for a couple of his daily walk/exercise "sessions" and make a video. Eagle had a lot of fans while he was involved in the sport of Schutzhund with me - and even those who didn't know him personally seemed to know who he was. So this video is for you, so you can see how Eagle is doing in his retired older quieter years.

Still pretty active, he plays with his daughter Nova in the yard, comes in to sleep during the day, has some exercise in the afternoons (chasing ball once or twice, long walks, swimming in my pool in season, and in a nearby indoor dog/horse "spa" in the winter) - and of course he lives in the house as he always has - the couch, multiple dog beds, or the cool tile floor his domain depending on his mood.

Once in a while I let him in with the sheep, which he truly loves. He has no herding training, but shows a natural "instinct" for tending - you can see this in the video. I regret I didn't realize this before he was too old to pursue herding/tending seriously with him. But instead his son Brix (HGH titled) took up that torch -

His side-kick is a tiny little chihuahua named Tigger - have you ever seen a herding chihuahua? You are about to LOL -

I hope you enjoy the video as much as I enjoy sharing it and my best friend Eagle with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxH2fECHrwg

Molly

by Orchardhof on 01 January 2010 - 11:01

Molly sending you my condolenses on the passing away of your wonderful Eagle

Terri

4pack

by 4pack on 01 January 2010 - 12:01

Rest in peace Eagle. Molly, I don't have the words. I'm just so very sorry.

by gucci on 01 January 2010 - 12:01

What an amazing dog he was, I am so sorry for your loss

vonissk

by vonissk on 01 January 2010 - 12:01

I just finished watching the video again--thanks Deb for reposting it and I guess I needed to cry first thing New Year's morning.  So sorry for your loss Molly.

Beardog

by Beardog on 01 January 2010 - 13:01

So sorry Molly to hear about the loss of Eagle. I saw him walking with you at the WUSV in KY and stopped to look at him and give him  a pet on the head. A nice, well mannered dog and visibly loved by you.

I was there when he received his V rating in PA a few years ago and remember how ecstatic you were, but I don't think that I went to his head right away--his expression never changed.

Deepest Sympathies
Beardog

by Diatbda on 01 January 2010 - 13:01

Molly,
So sorry for your loss, he was a gorgeous dog from puppy to adult and everytime you showed we could see the joy in your hearts.
Diane Madigan

shepherdpal

by shepherdpal on 01 January 2010 - 14:01

I am crying too after seeing the video, reliving the loss of my beloved Eli last May. He had not offical titles but did have my heart.I am sorry for your loss too Molly. You obviously gave Eagle a wonderful life.

Mystere

by Mystere on 01 January 2010 - 14:01

My condolences and sympathy for your loss. I can only imagine the heartbreak. He was clearly your heart, soul and joy. Hold onto the memories. Rip Eagle.

by Gustav on 01 January 2010 - 14:01

Molly, really sorry about your loss. I personally felt that Eagle was an excellent example of the breed in all aspects. I also owned an Alk daughter out of an Orko Tiekerhook daughter. You also did a fabulous job in training Eagle and getting the best for him. I remember cold days at T-Floyds when you were putting the polish on him to go on the world stage.
May Eagle  RIP and peace to you in this coming year!





 


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