Gemma

It is with a very heavy heart that I post the news of Gemma’s passing. Last week I had to say goodbye to Gemma.  I was there with her when she came into this world and I am thankful at least that I could be with her when she left.  She died far too young.  She was diagnosed with blastomycosis and unfortunately any chance of her surviving was extremely unlikely.  Her family and I made the decision to help her pass peacefully and end her struggle…sometimes this is the last act of kindness we can show to our dogs.  My grief is still very raw.  

Many thanks to the wonderful vets who helped to care for Gemma and my love and thanks to the Griffith family who opened their hearts and home to Gemma this past spring.  

Gemma (CH Northrock Diamond in the Ruff CGN) 

February 7, 2014 to August 27, 2015.

Gemma new CKC Champion and CGN

CH Northrock Diamond In the Ruff CGN "Gemma"

I'm absolutely thrilled to share that this past July, at the Muskoka Kennel Club dog show, Gemma added the title of Champion to her name.

Gemma (Northrock Diamond In the Ruff) is out of Sophie (UCD CH Neigenuveaux Fleur D’Northrock WC CGN) by Oreo (MBIS GChEx Treebeard’s Galileo CGN).  In addition to finishing her championship, earlier in the month she also earned her Canine Good Neighbour title.  Gemma was shown to her championship by Peter Scott who always takes such good care of our dogs.  Congratulations and thank you to the Griffith family whom Gemma lives with for their support and love for our special girl.  

A New Move For Gemma

Some happy news here at Northrock.  Our wonderful pup Gemma (Northrock Diamond In The Ruff) has gone to live with another family.  We will certainly miss our happy-go-lucky girl but David and Nicola and their children do not live far from us and we will get to see Gemma regularly.  Not only will Gemma have two great kids to play with but she will also have another Barbet!  David and Nicola are the owners of Alfie, a Northrock puppy from the Mona and Obie litter.  We couldn’t be more pleased. 

Gemma is going to have a great life with her new family and we are delighted that they have opened their home and their hearts to our special girl.

Gemma and Alfie with humans Isobel, David and Nicola (Duncan had gone out before we remembered to get a photo).

Cottage Memories 2014

With the warm summer weather come several trips up north to the family cottage on Georgian Bay.  The dogs enjoy getting out of the city just as much as the humans.  Here are some photos from our trips to the bay this summer.  Enjoy!

Gemma enjoyed her first season up north.

Kayaking with Gemma

Beach babe Kelly

Sophie

Gemma and Kelly

Sophie with her cords

Kelly and Gemma

Kelly

Gemma retrieving her Dokken duck

Sophie and her daughter Gemma