Ch. Virshina Lalique Radost, JC, CGC

DOB:  July 4, 1999 - June 5, 2012
She almost made her 13th birthday.

OFA:  Thyroid-Normal
BZ-TH269/77F-PI
DNA Profile #:  P79298
CERF #

    Style...elegance...beauty...

Today is the day that I accepted and also I lost two of the wonders of my life.  Today is a new journey.  Today is a day that I have to go on and I thank God I have Jesus for He gives me a reason for living.

CH Virshina Lalique Radost, JC, CGC born July 4, 1999 was laid to rest this morning by an amazing caring Veterinarian Dr. Kristie Ellis, who wept and loved on my Liberty until she passed along with my Husband, who graciously stood by stroking her head as he silently wept.  Liberty kept her eyes on me and only once did she look a different direction and then she quickly looked back to share in her last breathe.  ...Liberty was not a kisser. She would only kiss me when I was ill or hurt. Hmmm, amazing how she would know, however the day before I knew it was time...she laid next to me in bed and gave me kisses and kisses and then the morning of her passing....the Vet administered a sedative, by my request, and it was just starting to take effect..... she opened her eyes and started kissing my hand that was caressing her face. I started giving her more kisses and her eyes smiled...her beautiful eyes lit up and that is what I will always remember sheer JOY of knowing she is in God loving arms and she is with all that loved her.

I hope you have the time to read what I am about to write about this phenomenal Borzoi, this incredible Lady that I was so honored to be able to call her my own by two dear Ladies, one of whom I still miss dearly, Virshina Borzoi Christine Elizabeth Bradley and her lifetime partner, my dear friend Sherry Neigum.  Just shy of 13 years ago, Kirk and I went to Chris and Sherry’s home to see the 10 day old babies.  Their Momma, the phenomenal Am./Int'l. Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea JC, F.Ch., CD, CGC greeted us with big smiles and allowed Kirk to climb into the whelping box and lay with them all…not sure how, but Ms. Liberty ended up on Kirk’s lap as to say… I will be coming home with you soon.  Seriously, at 10 days old she managed to climb onto his lap!  I would also like to acknowledge their incredible handsome talented singing his heart out Daddy Am./Int'l. Ch. Truhaven's Midas Run.  Thank you to Cindy Tellefsen and Bev Peck for joining up with Chris and Dottie Turlock for this amazing litter.   

Here are a couple of Liberty’s stories that made her one of the smartest, devoted, loyal, Hounddaughter I could have never ever imagined I would be gifted with.  First story is in New York at the BCOA Nationals lure coursing event.  Someone’s puppy got loose and was headed for the roadway… I pointed Liberty in its direction, which was about 2 acres away from us and told her to go and get him back…. When I released her other people started yelling “another dog loose!”   which I replied…”no, watch!  She is going to get the puppy!”  To everyone’s amazement , Liberty caught up to the puppy made it play with her and then proceeded to bring it back to the person I believed owned him.  After that she came running back to me.  WOW and they say these are DOGS??  No reasoning??  Really???  I would allow Ms. Liberty to go and run in the BLM land, while I was on our ATV or driving along the dirt roads… she would run along whatever I was driving and kept a steady pace… if a jackrabbit or cottontail would run in front of her… she would look to see if I would let her chase…. If it was safe, absolutely, however…this is where her reasoning came in…she knew I did not like her to “kill” anything, so… she would just get up to the bunny and then she would stop to see where I was.  Of course the bunny got away and she would look to see where it went, but then realizing it got away, she would come bounding back to me with the cutest dance ever.  If you ever got the chance to see her dance… she was sheer JOY.  Oh my Tibby Doddles… she and my Dad were two that I could always count on to always be there for me, no matter what.  Liberty would be by my side and never ever have to be on a lead… she would do anything for me…well except finish her CD.  She would get perfect 10’s on all except off lead side by side.. this is when she would be three steps behind me and kind of saunter up and look at me and then kind of sort of sit down…. Could never get her to complete it perfectly, but…. She was quite the clown and we and anyone watching her would laugh.   

She has amazed me in the ring and at our home.  She was truly an amazing part of my life that has touched me more than words can express.

See, here is the photo of her and Kirk after she managed to climb up on him! 

1st time out as a Veteran with Auntie Suzanne...
 
Best Veteran Bitch
&
AOM!!
BCOC Specialty, Lompoc, CA
Judge: Ms. Kalen Dumke
Handler: Suzanne Deghi
July 28, 2006
Thanks, Suzi... you both did us proud :-)

Best of Opposite to BISS!

July 26, 2002, WB/ BOS - 5 Pt. Major!!!!
Praise Jesus!!!!
BCOC Specialty, Lompoc, CA
Judge: Mr. James F. Gibson
Handler: Karen Burneau
Thank you, Mr. Gibson, for this incredible
honor!  WOW... she just floated...we could not take 
our eyes off of her.

140 entries:
9 bitch specials
61 bitch total

Liberty with Mr. Pumpkin

Liberty at 8 weeks of age