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Phenomenon 'Pansy' |
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Brindle Dog - Dec 1999 |
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Staplers Jo x Castlerea Delia |
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We lost 'Joey' (pictured right) as a
result of water diabetes. He was a lovely friendly brindle dog from
Delias first litter. Joey only ran about six races, in his first few
he was very green but in his last 2 or 3 he began to run really well
and was shaping up into what would have been a successful top grade
maybe open racer.
Joey was my favourite out of his litter, and the most docile too, a
greyhound we will always remember. xXx.
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Special Sapphire - 'Sapphire' |
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White & Blue Bitch - August 2001 |
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Staplers Jo x Castlerea Delia |
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We lost Sapphire in a freak accident that
occured one day when she was playing in the field with her littermates.
We had never met Sapphire but when we found out the news we were very
upset, but were reassured because we knew her short life was a good one
because she was cared for by Lionel, Sandra and James Mannering (who I
must add are the key to most of our success). We will always remember
Sapphire and have lots of photos of her as a pup doing all the things
that puppies love doing.xXx.
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Special Treat -
'Pansy' |
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White & Brindle Bitch - Dec 1999 |
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Staplers Jo x Castlerea Delia |
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Pansy was a real favourite of ours, not only was she as
genuine as they come, a great racer and the most sweet
natured greyhound ever but she was the only dog that we
still owned from Delias first ever litter, which was a very
special litter to us. We had plans to breed from Pansy, she
really was a one in a million bitch, she had the perfect
attitude, was a lovely size and well built, she had early
pace and stayed six bends, and to top it all off she was
extremely well bred. Sadly while she was racing in Ireland
(while we waited for her to come in season) she got knocked
over and tore all the ligaments in her leg, initially the
vet recomended she was put to sleep as there was no way to
help her, she was given some strong painkillers and went
back to the kennels until the next day when she could be
examined properly.
After a more thorough examination we were told that she
could be operated on, and although she would never race
again, and would have a permanent limp, she would lead a
perfectly normal and happy life. So she was operated on, and
the surgery went well, it was a 4 hour procedure and she
remained fine throughout, but as the vet waited for her to
come out of the anastethic she stopped breathing and despite
the best efforts by the vet, nothing could be done to revive
her and she died.Just as we thought everything would be
fine, it all changed, a real gem who will never be
forgotten.xXx.
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Castlerea Delia - 'Delia' |
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Blue Bitch - June 1993 |
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Fionntra Highway x Another Banner |
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It is with great sadness that
Castlerea Delia had to be put to sleep on January 12th 2005 at the
ripe old age of 11 (would have been 12 in June). She hadnt been
right for a few days prior, and was beginning to bloat, she was
taken to the vet, who diagnosed she had a swelling inside which was
inoperable, and that the kindest thing to do was to let her go
peacefully and prevent further suffering.
Delia has been a fantastic bitch, she
has thrown winner after winner, most noteably Special Trick, and we
have had many happy times all thanks to her. She spent her days as a
brood and her retirement at Rosegreen Kennels, where she was cared
for by Lionel, Sandra and James Mannering. Delia was doted on by
them, and whatever Delia wanted she got, whether it be freshly
cooked chicken or simply a good old fuss. Delia was not only a good
racer and a great brood, but also a fantastic addition to any
kennel, if there was a pup who was misbehaving in the kennel, after
a few days with Delia, they were as good as gold, there was
something special about her though, as she never growled at them,
just showed them the right thing to do and they followed.
Delia spent her last few weeks in the
house, where she became a part of the family enjoying the home
comforts and of course the radiator and the extra bits of food. The
care and dedication Lionel and Sandra gave to Delia throughout her
time there was beyond comparison. Although it was very sad, it was
for the best, and we know Delia had the best of everything at
Rosegreen.Delia may be gone but will never be forgotten, her great
legacy will live on through her sons, daughters, grand-daughters,
grand-sons and so on! Rest In Peace.xXx.
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