Re: [PyrNet-L] Goodbye to an Old Friend.

[Jack & Charlotte Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

Geraldine,
So sorry to hear about Leo's passing.  What a special dog he was.  Seems like
just yesterday when were treated to the first pictures of  Leo and heard of his
BIS awards.
Charlotte

Geraldine Swierzy wrote:

> Yesterday I said goodbye to an old friend.
>
>    Multi BIS Ch. Australian, English and U.S. Ch. Pyrgold the Legend with
> Cornash - Leo - to those who knew and loved him, peacefully slipped into
> his final sleep, at the gentle hands of our vet, at home - and on the high
> point on our land where he spent many happy hours surveying his domain -
> and guarding us from everything from the many coyotes to the eagles and
> hawks which soar overhead.
>
>    Leo came to live in Canada a short three years ago, ostensibly to
> retire, but within 18 months he had become a Canadian and U.S. Champion -
> and the number one Pyrenean in Canada. He was all heart - and loved to show
> - and revelled in the excitement of travelling.
>
>    Notwithstanding his achievements in the ring, Leo was the sweetest and
> most sensitive of dogs, who settled in with our pyrenean family as though
> he had been here all of his life. Thankfully, his illness was brief - and
> as only to be expected from such a great dog, he endured his decline with
> his usual dignity and grace. Three years with Leo was not nearly long
> enough. He will be sorely missed.
>
>                Goodbye old friend,
>
>                               Geraldine.
>
> Geraldine Swierzy,
> SheepRiver Great Pyrenees,
> Alberta, Canada.
> http://www.sheepriverpyrs.com/
>
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