Pascal’s Canadian Adventure

CH Northrock’s Athos Pascal

Pacal has had a couple of visits to Canada this past spring and summer.  He is such a great dog and we are delighted to have had the opportunity to spend some time with him.  Earlier this year in April, Pascal came to Ontario to have his health clearances done - his hips are OFA good, elbows normal and he has received his eye, thyroid and heart clearances as well.  

Pascal (CH Northrock’s Athos Pascal) is one of the Coco and Dougy puppies.  He lives in the United States with his co-owners Josh Bandoch and Maria Rogacheva.  You can read more about him on his page.

In July Pascal returned to Canada to be shown.  Our family loves this dog so much.  We took some photos while out on a hike with him - he is a good natured dog and a joy to be around.  We had a wonderful time enjoying nature him.  

Pascal quickly finished his championship going Best of Breed at the Muskoka Kennel Club each show entered.  Pascal was piloted to his wins by his handler and new friend, Peter Scott. We’re grateful to the judges for recognizing Pascal’s quality and delighted that he now has his championship. Congratulations and many thanks to Josh and Maria - he is a lovely dog!

Pascal with Judge Mrs. Rosemary Shoreman and Peter Scott

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.

Lexi - Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show!

Lexi - Best Puppy in Group with Judge Dr. Michael Woods

We are absolutely delighted that our homebred girl Lexi (Northrock’s Eureka CGN) had such a successful time at the Muskoka Kennel Club dog shows this past July.  Thank you to judges Dr. Michael Woods for awarding Lexi Best Puppy in Group and to Mr. Alan Ewles for Lexi’s Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show wins. Lexi was piloted to these wins by her wonderful handler, Peter Scott.

Lexi - Best Puppy in Show with judge Mr. Alan Ewles

We are so happy with what Lexi has accomplished in the show ring thus far.  Earlier in July Lexi also earned her CKC Canine Good Neighbour title!  Heart felt thanks and congratulations to her co-owner Delia Bucknell.  We’re very pleased with how this Winston x Sophie daughter is growing up!

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.  

New CKC Champion and Canine Good Neighbour titles for Ellie!

I'm delighted to announce that Ellie, CH Northrock's Eau de Joy CGN one of the Winston x Sophie puppies is now a CKC Champion.  Ellie finished her championship as a young puppy.  Along the way she won Best Puppy in Sporting Group twice under judges Avery Gaudin and Dr. Richard Meen.  Lise Pomeroy (Ellie's awesome co-owner) and I are grateful to the judges for recognizing her quality and to Peter Scott her handler for piloting Ellie to her wins in the conformation ring.

Ellie also recently earned her Canine Good Neighbour title .  It has been an exciting beginning for our little minx who now has titles at both ends of her name.  We are looking forward to seeing what Ellie and Lise will get up to next!

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).

Boomer x Charlie puppies have arrived at BleuZorange in Quebec

On April 15th nine Barbet puppies were delivered at BleuZorange in Quebec. Congratulations to breeder Denyse Rousseau of BleuZorange Barbet along with Charlie's co-owners Marcelle and Denise.  The puppies are out of CKC/FCC CH Bleuzorange Xil dite Charlie by Northrock's All Night Boogie "Boomer". There are 5 males (3 brown, 2 black) and 4 females (1 brown, 3 black).  Momma Charlie and her puppies are all doing well. 

Many thanks to Boomer's wonderful co-owner Robert Souchereau and Sylvie Marleau who's cooperation helped to produce this lovely litter.  We are all looking forward to watching these sweet puppies develop.