THIS PAGE IS TO CELEBRATE MY DARLINGS WHO HAVE GONE AHEAD

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.   When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water. Those old and frail animals are young again. Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. But there is only one thing missing.They are not with their special person who loved them on earth.  So, each day they run and play until the day when suddenly one stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are staring, and this one suddenly runs from the group.  You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
                          THEN YOU CROSS THE RAINBOW BRIDGE TOGETHER, NEVER AGAIN TO BE SEPARATED.
                                                                                                                                                                     Author Unknown

Bouncer  "AUS CH MAYMURU MIGHTY MOUSE" 
20/9/1995 == 31/3/2003
Bouncer entered my life at 9wks of age and he has never left it.  He was a very showy dog with a "Look at me attitude" he was full of fun and mischief loved to play ball loved his kennel mate "Muffin" and was a great stud dog from a young age, he always knew when the girls were ready and never mounted them untill then.  As a puppy he bounced around the ring as if he had 1 leg front & back lots of comments from Judges about the bouncing and the amount of kangaroo juice he had and one judge was taken by him at just 3mths when he bounced and chased the crickets all the way round the ring and took  him all the way to BABY IN SHOW.  Bouncer in 63 shows was 1st in his class 6o times (with comp) he had lots of classes in group/show and even had a Runnerup Group.  at the age of 3 1/2 yrs Bouncer was attacked by a crossbred dog and he had 14 stiches in his head he had all his hair shaved off and the pigmentaion on his nose was totally ripped off.  He had a lot of pain from his pretty pink nose which I was for some time able to keep under control. at the age of 7yrs I entered him in the Veterans Sweepstakes at Inverell K.C. double show he was the only small breed entered (6 entries)  on the 2nd day he was given VETERAN IN SHOW that was a highlight as only 5/6 mths later the pain was so bad I made the decision to put him to sleep. So on the 31st Mar 03 we visited the Vet for the last time.  I still miss Bouncer as he was the most loving and pushy dog I have ever owned. 

REST IN PEACE
BOUNCER BOOFHEAD

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TOBIAS == "AUS CH TAUFIELD TOBYDOG"
26/1/1998 == 16/8/1999
Tobias was an Australia Day puppy and although a big boy I kept him to show. He was my gentle giant. He grew to a size of 12 1/2 inches rather large (his litter sister was 10in) but some judges forgave him his size and awarded him with BOB's and classes in group. He was although oversize!! beautifully proportioned.  He had the sweetest of natures and hated fighting -when the other dogs were play fighting he would go off on his own well away from them.  Tobias was just 1yr old when at a show while waiting to enter the ring a bull terrier attacked him for no reason that could be fathomed at the the time (the bully subseqently attacked 2 staffys) although not hurt badly the next day at another show Tobias tried to have a go at the bullys and when he couldn't get at them decided the amstaffs would do. Over the next 6mths his obsession with attacking before he was attacked became worse and I had to stop taking him to shows (fear aggression) he then started to attack all the dogs in the backyard so I made the painful decision to put Tobias to sleep.  My Gentle Giant had become a menace.  it was a very sad day when we went to the Vets I held him in my arms until it was over and then took him home to the garden. Tobias was the most gentle Aussie I have ever come across he was and is still in my heart

REST IN PEACE
TOBIAS my GENTLE GIANT

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SCALLY == "AUS CH TAUFIELD SCALLYWAG"
21/7/2000 == 9/10/2008
Scally was a darling from day one. he did well in the ring and his grandaughter Ch Taufield Tail Tella is doing him proud.  One of Scally's best wins was at The Gold Coast whe he took BOB over a very large entry of Aussies under a WA judge (Terrier Specialist)  The trophy we won is still in pride of place.  In 2003 I decided to go back to NZ and Scally went to a pet home in the Darling Downs area. He bacame the much loved family pet of David Eden & Family.  Scally has lived a wonderfully full life with the Eden's and in 2008 got a grass seed in his ear which by the time it was detected was too late for him  Scally died in Davids arms and is very sadly missed by the family.   I sometimes regretted letting him go but I know his life was filled with love and joy and that is the best legacy 
Scally with his brother Warrior was 3rd Brace Stakes Brisbane Royal 2001 (14 entries) and again at the Brisbane Royal in 2002 they boys were 5th in Brace Stakes  (again a large entry)

REST IN PEACE
SCALLY a BEAUTIFUL SOUL

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STORM == "TAUFIELD SNOW STORM" (NZ)
4/7/2003 == 30/4/04

Storm was born in a snowstorm. Just after I arrived in NZ staying with my son while looking for a place to live Muffin came into season and as there was nowhere to seperate them Ima Warrior had his way Muffin whelped 5 puppies and Storm came into my life.  She was a beautiful bitch and was taking Best Bitch and Best of Breed from baby class.  after turning 6mths she took 8 challenges and 8 Best Of Breeds in a row.  as she was only 9mths at this point she would have to wait till 12mths for that one chall to be able to become a NZ Champion. alas this was not to be at 10mths while racing around the yard she miscalculated and hit the clothes line post.  she was not happy and I took her to the vet who said she had a scratch on her eye but nothing to worry about. I said she was also acting like she had a massive headache vet dismissed me as if I didn't know a thing.  took Storm home and 2 days later back again vet very dismissive again so took my girl home and as I had to go to work decided to try a different vet the next morning.  before going to work Storm had a fit. I put her by herself and went to work back home went to check her and found she had died,and by the look of it had had another fit.  I still miss that happy puppy who was a champion in my heart.
 

REST IN PEACE
STORM my CHAMPION GIRL

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DREAM == "NZ CH TAUFIELD THIS ISTHE DREAM" (NZ)
1/4/05 == 13/4/06

Dream was a dream puppy and loved the ring from day one. I decided she would be a house puppy so slept her in my room in a puppy pen. she had her own teddy bear to sleep with. she would throw him around but cuddle up to him to sleep. she slept a lot for a puppy but nothing to worry about. when she was about 7mths I took her in the ring and she started to pull on the lead and didn't want to walk the judge was very nice and said carry her round here to the table and after examination walked her out and back no worries  we let the ring and popped her on the table and she immediatly started to fit I was upset that I hadn't realised she was so sick. although within half hour she was fine. the judge excused her from the group lineup but made sure she didn't lose her chall cert. he was very nice.  the next week off to the vets and a continual round of tests until we found out she had a liver shunt.  After much discussion with specialist vets and no garuantee that she would be OK as she was fitting badly by now. As I was looking to come back to Aus as this time I checked with MAF and was told I would be lucky to get clearance for a sick dog to travel overseas and I felt it would not be fare to anyone to give them a sick dog with possible ongoing problems so instead of an operation I made the decision to put wee Dream to sleep. I still have her Teddy beside my bed where she used to sleep.  she did become a NZ Champion in her 12mths of life.

REST IN PEACE
DREAM my sweet companion

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FIN == "AUS CH TAUFIELD TRY N STOP ME" (IMP NZ)
22/6/05 == 6/2/09

Fin was a really loving puppy from a litter of 8 he was always at my feet and looking for a cuddle before starting the day.  He decided he was staying and so it happened  his sire was am imported dog from Finland hence the name Fin.  his first show in Baby was a weekend double and on the first day was res best dog and Baby in group and show, second day he was again Baby in group and show. he continued his winning ways with a Runnerup in group at 8mths beating a BIS winning foxie for it.   He inherited his mothers backend which was not the best but had a beautiful Head with Ruff and Topknot and good front, also he had the jack hop which being an Aussie was not a good look. He had a very loving attitude but after his first stud could not be run with other males as he hated them on site, even with the males he had run and played with from baby.  He had a forceful in your face attitude and could be a pain sometimes but always up for a cuddle at anytime.  He only needed one challenge cert. for his NZ title when I came back to AUS to live as he was under a yr it was not to be. Fin will remain a loving dog in my heart for ever

REST IN PEACE
FIN

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FAYE == "AUS CH TAUFIELD FAYESUPRISE"
13/9/1998 == 5/10/2009

While I was away for a few days a week before Tuppence was due my Friend Faye was looking after her. on the Sun when Faye arrived home she found Tuppence was whelping when I arrived to pick her up I had Tupp and 8 pups to take home. I arrived home and settled Tupp in the whelping box settled the other dogs in their kennels and came back inside to another puppy (total 9)  pups grew and went to their new homes one little bitch stayed and I called her "Fayesuprise" after my friend as it was a suprise to have the pups early.  I let Faye go at 3/4 mths to Athol & Jenny Gledden to show they had a litter in the mean time and decided to let  Faye go when she was about 7/8mths I took Faye home and at her next show she was Minor in Group.  a great start to her showing with me.  Faye did very well in the ring over the next 3 years and gave me a couple of litters with her offspring doing well in the ring. her daughter Star even went Best in Group at  10mths. Faye at the ae of 4yrs  went to live at Sandgate QLD with Joyce Green a lovely elderly lady who was a wonderful painter of horses and dogs.  She painted lots of my dogs and they are lovely paintings which I enjoy every time I look at them. Joyce also painted the Best in Show Paintings for the 50th Anniversary Shows of the Australian Terrier Club of QLD 2007 the open show going to Ann Davies (qld) and the champ show going to John Davidson (Rebelglen)vic) In 2008 Joyce was unwell and went to hospital where she suffered a stroke (she is now in a nursing home) and old Faye came home to me. Faye was very lost when she came back and was missing her mum very much.  Faye eventually settled in with the family and enjoyed her walks on the farm.  Faye had cancer and until a few weeks ago was fine about 2 weeks ago it was obvious that she was starting to be affected by the cancer. a week ago she started to go downhill and by fri was very ill over the weekend she ate nothing and only had water which by mon was vomiting as soon as she drank. So off to the vet on mon morning and Faye is now at rest and out of pain. She will meet Joyce again at the Rainbow Bridge of that I am sure.

REST IN PEACE
FAYE

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THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

I LIVE AMONG GOD'S CREATURES NOW IN HEAVENS OF YOUR MIND
SO DO NOT GRIEVE FOR ME, MY FRIEND AS I AM WITH MY KIND.

MY COLLAR IS A RAINBOWS HUE, MY LEASH A SHOOTING STAR
MY BOUNDARIES ARE THE MILKY WAY WHERE I SPARKLE FROM AFAR.

THERE ARE NO PENS OR KENNELS HERE FOR I AM NOT CONFINED
BUT FREE TO ROAM GOD'S HEAVEN AMONG MY CANINE KIND.

I NAP THE DAY ON A SNOWY CLOUD WHERE GENTLE BREEZES ROCK ME
I DREAM THE DREAMS OF EARTHING AND HOW IT USED TO BE.

THE TREES ARE FULL OF LIVER TREATS AND TENNIS BALLS ABOUND
AND MILKBONES LINE THE WALKING WAYS JUST WAITING TO BE FOUND.

THERE EVEN IS A RING SET UP THE GRASS ALL LUSH AND GREEN
AND EVERYONE WHO GAITS AROUND BECOMES THE "BEST OF BREED"

FOR WE'RE ALL WINNERS IN THIS PLACE WE HAVE NO FAULTS YOU SEE
AND GOD PASSES OUT THE RIBBONS TO EACH ONE - EVEN ME.

I DRINK FROM WATER LACED WITH GOLD MY WORLD A BEAUTY TO BEHOLD
AND WISE OLD DOGS DO FORM MY PRIDE TO AMBLE AT MY VERY SIDE.

AT NIGHT I SLEEP IN AN ANGEL'S ARMS HER WINGS PROTECTING ME
AND MOONBEAMS DANCE ABOUT US AS STARDUST FALLS ON THEE.

SO WHEN YOUR LIFE ON EARTH IS SPENT AND YOU REACH HEAVENS GATE
HAVE NO FEAR OF LONELINESS, FOR HERE, YOU KNOW I WAIT

                                                                                          Author Unknown