Guardian angels 2019 +

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

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Date of Birth: July 3rd, 2013 - July 2nd, 2022

Parents:
Dam: Ch. Dam Abellio's Sweet Aggie "Aggie"
Sire: Ch. Knighterrant's Heavy Duty "Diesel"

Testing:  PennHip clear and tighter than 90% of the mastiffs tested, OFA Hips Good, OFA elbows normal, OFA Eyes clear, OFA Thyroid normal. PRA and CMR1 negative by DNA. DM and long hair carrier by DNA. See documents below and  OFA Test Results page.

Proven: Yes

Colour: Fawn Brindle

Weight: 240 pounds

Pedigree: See below 

Molly developed pyometria (an infection of the uterus) after being bred and had to have an emergency spay as the infection was very severe.  She had 2 beautiful litters of puppies including Koodo whom Lenka Uhlova showed to his Grand Championship. She was a grandmother to many. She was finding it a little too much with the other dogs around and went to a retirement home where she was the only dog and was spoiled and pampered. Molly enjoyed a few years in her retirement home prior to developing bone cancer. She declined in her last week and would not get up her last day requiring her owner to help her to the vet to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Molly was a big, beautiful, gentle giant that will be missed by all.

Ranked 10th Mastiff in Canada in 2014 

Date of Birth: November 10th, 2013

Parents:
Dam: Ch. Knighterrant's Princess Cayla
Sire: Ch. Gressons Now Waay Mo Betta Of Chaputepek (USA)

Testing: CERF/OFA Eyes, PRA clear , CMR1 clear, CM Clear, PennHip clear Prelim OFA hips Good, Prelim OFA elbow normal and OFA Thyroid normal. See certificates below. OFA Test Results Page

Proven: Yes

Colour: Apricot

Weight: 165 pounds

Pedigree: See below 

Claira retired after having 3 beautiful litters of puppies. She  was spayed July 21st, 2020 and went to a retirement home/family as she wanted more attention and to be more on her own. 

Sadly her new family had to help her cross the Rainbow Bridge November 13th. She had been having a difficult time on and off since June with a number of health issues, that resolved with treatment and she seemed to be back to her old self. Recently the symptoms looked different. She wouldn’t get up even if supported, refused water and food amongst other things. This time at the vet they found two very large masses in her abdomen which the vet explained were causing Claira significant pain and while they could operate to try to remove the masses, they were not sure about her quality of life afterwards. Her family was very sad to lose Claira, they said that  she was such a lovely soul and thanked us for giving them the opportunity to bring her in to their family. 

Claira will  forever be remembered by all that knew her.  She was a true ambassador to the breed. She beat the other dogs in the show ring, becoming a champion at a young age. We thank Baskerville Mastiffs for Claira who was a Brownie grandchild, given to us in exchange for her mother, who we had given to Baskerville Mastiffs to continue their lines after the loss of one of their bitches following a C-section. We thank Claira for her time with us and all the puppies that she whelped, many who are now champions and have given us grand puppies. Rest in Peace Claira, run free with all those who have gone before you over the Rainbow Bridge.

Ollie lost his battle with his liver shunt issue, a congenital defect, only detected after we corrected the swimmer puppy issue and were working on correcting the bowing of his front legs. He was suffering having issues walking and breathing in the last few days due to all the fluid collecting in his abdomen pushing on his lungs and other organs. His liver function was not good enough for him to withstand surgery and if we removed fluid it would reaccumulate just as fast. He was a happy little guy, always wagging his tail. He almost made it to 12 weeks old and we enjoyed every minute snuggling with him, missing him already as does his sister Tequila.

Fly free over the rainbow bridge and you will be greeted by many who have gone before you.

Photos of him earlier in life are on our Minnie x Cyrus Puppy Page.