Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge

Libby
BISS Ch. Unity's Matters of the Heart

Ch. Arokat's Echobar Riverdance x Multi Ch. Juscanis Mater Ad Colsidex, BROM
April 20, 2006 - February 17, 2009 (Pythiosis)

What a horrible loss for all who knew her. Libby was one of the sweetest and most beautiful Weimaraners we have bred or known. She was a perfect companion for her family, Raymond & Carol Lacour & their two children and their Bichon. She greeted people with her "ooh-aahs", and was just high on life.

She never did anything wrong. Well, except for that time she chewed up the Yellow Book in the hotel room, page by page. But, we forgave her for that because she had just gone Reserve Winners Bitch and Best Bred By Exhibitor at the 2008 WCA National Specialty. Her other show achievements were numerous, and at the time of her death, she was ranked #3 Weimaraner in the country.

Libby's life was short, but she made an incredible impact during the time she was with us. Her quality went beyond her structural beauty. She had a great mind, and she used it! She was the kind of Weimaraner that made anyone want  to own the breed. We all remain devastated by her loss.

Tampa
Am/Can/Int'l BIS/Multi BISS Ch. Unity Greyclassics Double Trouble 

Ch. Colsidex Seabreeze Sands of Time, RN JH BROM x Multi Ch. Juscanis Mater Ad Colsidex, BROM
October 4, 2004 - January 27, 2009 (sub-aortic stenosis)

Tampa was such a special dog. When he and his littermates were 8 weeks old, Edwin Lenaerts of Greyclassics Weimaraner in Belgium flew to Florida to pick out his puppy. However, Tampa stayed with us for about 14 months, earning his Canadian & American titles before heading to Europe, where he continued his winning ways, and became a prepotent sire, passing on his beautiful head, terrific breed type, and great reach and drive. 

The day Edwin returned to the USA to take Tampa to Belgium, we cried for hours at the thought of never seeing him again. When we received the call that Tampa had died in his sleep, we were devastated and heart-broken. We miss him terribly, but he will live on through some of his beautiful get.

Pilot
Unity's Flying Haymaker 

Am/Can Ch. Valmar's Unanimous Decision NSD  BROM x Am/Can Ch. Valmar Bzyfeet Dancin Queen
May 28, 2002 - 2008 (Wobblers)

Pilot was from the first Unity litter. He was the "leftover" puppy, who stayed with us until he was about six months old. At that time, he went to live with Rena Van Steele, and he became the most excellent dog she has ever known. He accompanied her to work, to the beach, and on any kind of excursion imaginable. Pilot had friends everywhere he went.  Despite never being entered in a show, Pilot was #1 with all of us.

Passion
Can Ch. Karlees Passions of War, CGC, LC-10 

Can Ch. Royolyn Ice Sculpture, LC-10 x Can Ch. Karlees Standin Outside The Fire, CD
October 10, 1997 - July 2, 2008  (stroke and CVI)

"Pretty Pash" was purchased to be the foundation bitch for Kinetic Dobermans, but in three attempts at breeding her, she only ever produced one puppy - Elite. Still, Passion was an integral part of my life for many years. Upon her retirement, she went to live out her life with Dolores Kautz, a good and long time family friend. There, Passion excelled as the Queen of her domain, and she relished in the warm sunshine. as she patrolled the orchards on her family's property.

Antsy
BISS Ch. Unitys Anson My Pants 

Am/Can Ch. Valmar's Unanimous Decision, NSD, CGC, BROM x Am/Can Ch. Ansons Shasta Daisy
July 29, 2004 - December 7, 2007 (veterinary negligence)

Antsy was, well... antsy. Her name fit her perfectly, as she was a bundle of wiggles. Her personality was full of humor, and she could be found rolling on her back, smiling at us, or just wiggling her entire body. Upon her retirement from the show ring and motherhood, Antsy went to live with her daughter Addy in the home of Jen Schaaff & Andy Harden.

With them, she learned to love the fun things in life, such as boating, the beach, birds, and the mulch pit. Sadly, Antsy died due to veterinary negligence. You can read her story here, as it was published in The Weimaraner Magazine.

Elite
Can Ch. Kinetic Dangerous Curves, CD, RN, WAC 

Ch. Marienburg's Repo Man x Can Ch. Karlees Passions of War, CGC, LC-10
January 16, 2001 - October 3, 2007  (granulomous cell tumors - cancer)

If tears could build a stairway, and heartache make a lane, I'd walk the path to Heaven, and bring you back again. Elite, every day that passes, I think of you. The pain is as real today as the day you left us. Sleep softly, my girl. You were THE BEST.

I will never forget the day I said good bye to this wonderful dog. She had undergone surgery to remove multiple tumors, but her body was just not strong enough to recover. She had the best veterinary care available. I sat with her for hours, cried, put my head on her, massaged her, and talked sweetly to her, just begging her to live, but it wasn't meant to be. She was was the best dog: trustworthy with and loving of all children, protective of her home and her people, smart as a whip, and so very, very loyal. There will never be another one like her - nor should there be.

Flex
Can Ch. Equinox Carpe Diem, CD, TT, ROMC, WAC 

Can Ch. Sleepycoves High Wire Dhobi, CD ROMC x Can Ch. Sleepycoves Walk The Line, CD ROMC
October 23, 1995 - August 9, 2007 (Wobblers)

Flex was the second Doberman I ever owned, and he quickly became my soulmate, as he was with me through thick and thin. He taught me what it meant  to own a male Doberman, how to show and what it took to special a special dog, and let's not forget the trials and tribulations of obedience with an intact male! Most of all, Flex taught me what it was like to know a dog who would lay down his life for me. He was the most perceptive and intelligent dog I have owned. 

He adpated well to life in Florida, following me around the yard daily, fetching grapefruits and being tempted by the fish jumping in the canal. His spark and zest for life was unflinching.