Dorntanza Simply the Best with Kavacanne

Star came into our lives in 2000 and was a bit of a surprise in that we were planning another GSP from the Dorntanza kennel. When things did not work out to plan we were told. 'You will have a Wire instead won't you!' Although a little cautious of taking on a new breed we were soon besotted with this little hairball.

She became an amazing presence in our household and it was hard to imagine life without her. She was a devoted companion to Heather who when only 10 took full charge of Stars training. She was a very obedient dog although at times very vocal, especially when flushing birds out from the bushes in our garden.

Star enjoyed many YKC disciplines with Heather and qualified for a flyball team at Crufts in 2003 which she did not make due to 'maternal' duties. She passed her Good Citizen Bronze Award. Star had 2 litters, one of which has produced our own SHIM and more recently BANG.

Sadly we lost our precious Star on 16th April 2005.... Forever in our hearts...

Benachitt Diamond White at Kavacanne

Dime was a repeat mating to Riva and was part of our lives for 10 magical years old. Dime loved to show and became Adams first serious handling dog . She was consistently placed at Open and Champ shows as well as many wins in Junior Handling and KCJO events. Dime was also quite a proficient flyball dog as well as participating in Obedience and Agility. She passed her Good Citizen Bronze Award.

She became the partnership dog for Hannah who also achieved much success in the ring Unfortunately in 2002 she was involved in a serious road accident, suffering major trauma. However although not expected to survive her horrific injuries we battled on and with our love and Dimes determination she was a credit to the wonderful Vet who treated her.

Dime had the most superb temperament and in 10 years never gave us a moment of trouble. She lives on through POPPY her daughter who shows the same sound characteristics. Words cannot describe the loss of such a wonderful dog. My heart is breaking as I think of what we have lost but pride and love for what we had from our Wonderful Dime in these last 10 years.

God Bless you Dime. We will always love and remember you.... Run Free...

Dorntanza Lord Bailybarre at Kavacanne JW

Bailey was our first boy Dog and what a wonderful boy he turned out to be. He was not only Adams first serious show dog but a loyal and loving companion. He won many things in his career and as a team in 2000 helped Adam become Handler of the Year and represented the UK, Junior of the Year and he won the Gundog Stakes Final. What a hat trick, resulting in a TV appearance on Midlands today . He was not only handsome but clever and gained his good citizen Gold award. He shared many happy days at YKC Camp and ring craft sessions with Adam and is still talked about b y those who remember his amazing presence. As our only GSP boy he had quite a ‘harem’ of girls around him but was devoted to Dime with whom he had pups and produced our lovely Poppy.

We have so many wonderful memories of him but none more so than how since a few weeks old he has always come into the kitchen and given his paw to have a dab of butter put on. The first sound of the tub being opened and he was there. Our ‘Butter Boy’ we called him. And it was impossible to have a cup of tea without allowing him his too. Our house seems so quiet even with the others still here, it is as if they know and cannot comprehend where he is. Words cannot describe how we feel at the loss of our beautiful boy but we know he is now out of pain and back with his beloved Dime in Rainbow Bridge.

Run Free Bailey Boy, your memories will live forever on our hearts till we one day meet again

Benachitti Reeva Rose at Kavacanne

On February 27th we said a very sad farewell to our dear Riva aka Benachitti Reeva Rose at just short of the fabulous age of 16 years.

Riva was an amazing and devoted girl, our first GSP. Though a little senile at the end, apart from a cut ear she never had any other trips to the Vets..

She was a loyal, loving and fabulous ambassador for the breed. We fell so in love with GSPs because of her and she helped us to where we are today with our love and knowledge of the breed. As Adams first dog she introduced him to the world of show handling and

though she did not particularly enjoy the show world and as such retired early, she has been a fantastic member of our Kavacanne family.

To lose her has left a massive void in the Kavacanne household but the beautiful memories of her will live with us forever.

Run free at the Bridge Riva, reunited with our special boy Bailey with whom you spent those twilight years. We will always love you.

Night night Old Girl x