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[colliewog]

First, some very sad news. Two weeks ago Saturday I had to euthanize my beloved boy Malcolm. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him ...

But some sunshine in my dark days ...

Dora earned her URO2 (UKC Rally Advanced) title
Spud finished her UKC Championship.
OE finished her UKC Championship, and already has 3 Champion class wins (and 2 nice Reserves), as well as a Best of Breed and Group 3 with some stiff competition!

I'm so proud of my girls!!! They all miss Malcolm but have finally stopped looking for him to come in the door, which helps a lot.

Hope I didn't miss too much while I was gone ...

 

[oakash]

Oh my Gosh! Rest In Peace sweet boy.... You will be missed

I saw your siggie just a bit ago, and noticed Malcolm. My heart sank.


Congrats on your other news though!

 

[cinnamon]

He wasn't very old. Is that an average life span for the breed?

Congrats on the successes

 

[lizzybeth727]

I'm so sorry to hear about Malcom! I always enjoyed seeing pictures of him, he's so handsome.

Congrats on the girls' successes, that's awesome!!

 

[Renee750il]

That's definitely a mixed report. It had to be very difficult to let Malcolm go -- he was grand.

Glad to see you back, though -- I've thought about you a lot and wanted to thank you for going above and beyond

 

[elegy]

i'm so sorry for your loss of malcolm.

but congrats on your girls

 

[Zoom]

Congrats on the girls and what a blow about Malcolm.

 

[Lizmo]

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry about Malcolm. ((((hugs))))

Congratulations about the girls, though. You must be very proud.

 

[Doberluv]

What sad news about Malcom. I know how you'll miss him. What a lovely dog he was.

Congrats on the girls' success. That was quite an accomplishment.

 

[Izzy's Valkyrie]

I missed you! I'm sorry about your loss. Malcom had a great life with you though so I imagine he's happily waiting for you a the bridge. Great job with the titles on the girls!

 

[Beanie]

Oh, that is bittersweet... congrats on your girls! I am so sorry to hear about Malcolm though. =<

 

[colliewog]

He wasn't very old. Is that an average life span for the breed?

He was 10. Average for a Collie male is 10-12, females typically 12-14. No, he wasn't as old as I would have liked him to be, but he was in pain and it was in his best interest.

 

[AllieMackie]

He was 10. Average for a Collie male is 10-12, females typically 12-14. No, he wasn't as old as I would have liked him to be, but he was in pain and it was in his best interest.

I'm glad the right decision was made for him. He had a great life with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Malcolm was beautiful and awesome.

Way cool about your girls, though. I'm glad there are good things to even out the bad! It's good to see you again!

 

[smkie]

He was grand. I enjoyed very much seeing photos of him. I am so sorry.
Congrats with your girls. It's wonderful that they are bringing you such pride and happiness.

 

[colliewog]

It helps that they are carrying on his legacy (the Collies anyway). Smidgen is his daughter, Dora is his granddaughter.

 

[PlottMom]

noticed your signature, and had to dig for this - so sorry to hear about Malcolm

 

[colliewog]

Thanks! It's been hard, but we're getting along ... the adults seem to have figured it out, but the puppies are still looking for him.