Guardian angels 2019 +

Ranked 6th Mastiff in Canada in 2019

March 3, 2016 - November 8, 2024.

Parents: 

Dam: Ch. Baskervilles Clairamel "Claira" 

Sire: Ch. Knighterrant Sherman The Tank "Sherman" 

Bred by: Dave and Joanne Swift

Owned by: Dave and Joanne Swift & Lenka Uhlova

Testing:  PRA, CMR1 and DM clear by parentage, Elbows x-rayed - he injured one elbow as a puppy and has had it surgically repaired.  PennHip clear, OFA Cardiac.

Proven: Yes

Colour: Fawn Brindle

Weight: 209 pounds 

Pedigree: listed below

Cyrus passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep Nov. 8, 2024. He was fine at 3am when he was given a toy to chew on, but at 7am, he had passed away without any prior warning. He had cellulitis, had been seen by the vet earlier in the week and everything seemed fine; he was prescribed antibiotics. 

Cyrus was from our Sherman x Claira litter.

Cyrus was loved, co-owned and lived with Lenka Uhlova since the fall of 2019. Lenka took Cyrus out to the shows and obtained his final points for his championship. He was Number 6 Mastiff in Canada in 2019. Lenka loved Cyrus structure, head, and he was one of her favourite studs.

Cyrus had been previously co-owned and raised by Dan Harding and Karen Bonsall who knew of Cyrus' potential.

He was a character and was only willing to breed to girls he had a relationship with. Chewy, Claudie, and Ginger are from his first litter with Sasha and all are Grand Champions while Claudie went on to be the first female Mastiff in Canada to get her Grand Champion Bronze title.

Faith, who we are awaiting on puppies from, is named so as Lenka had faith in Cyrus as a stud. Faith Is from Cyrus' second litter with Emilly.

Cyrus sired many litters thereafter. 

Cyrus loved and was obsessed with the water since puppyhood, especially swimming pools, jumping into the water from a distance, splashing the water out of the pool. Lenka had 2 pools especially for him. He loved the rain and loved to catch raindrops instead of drinking from the water bowl.

Sadly, he passed away before having the chance to become a grandfather. We would like to think that he's watching from the rainbow bridge, keeping an eye on his soon-to-arrive grandchildren and their mother, Faith. He had gathered all the puppy toys at Lenka's almost as though he was preparing them for his grandkids.

Cyrus lived life on his own terms, culminating in a tranquil departure during his sleep. 

His absence will be profoundly felt, and his memories cherished forever.

Date of Birth: March 3, 2016 - October 11, 2024.

Parents:
Dam: Ch. Baskervilles Clairamel "Claira"
Sire: Ch. Knighterrant Sherman The Tank "Sherman"

Testing: she was a fluffy, a long haired mastiff. Gem is OFA hips good, OFA eyes entropian,   OFA Thyroid normal, OFA Heart normal, but has bilateral broken choronoid plexus in her elbows. 

OFA Results Page

​Colour: Apricot

Weight: 180 pounds

Pedigree: listed below

Gem went to a new home to get lots of one on one attention and love.  

We received an word from Gem's owners that she had gone downhill quickly, the vet thought that she had a sarcoma that had spread to her heart. She was truly cherished by her owners and will be sorely missed. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve her crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Run free Gem!

Click on the link to see a video of Gem in a dog show with Baxter -
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/g9TVV2Ca9BLFH19K/

Her photos and testing are below.

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.

Ch. Abellio's Sweet Aggie Nov. 17 2010 - Apr. 20 2019

Parents:
Dam: AM CAN Ch. Fireside's Major League Delight (Delhia)
Sire: AUST. Ch. Yanoor Tip O The Iceberg (Clinton)

Testing: CERF, PennHip Normal and tighter than 60% of the mastiffs that have had PennHip done. OFA elbows normal.  OFA Test Results Page. See documents above.
Proven: Yes, 2 prior litters, 2 and 4 puppies.

Colour: Fawn Brindle

Weight: 225 pounds

Aggie gave us 2 wonderful litters of puppies including our Molly. We tried to breed Aggie unsuccessfully several other times. She retired to live the good life with us. 

June 20th at 409 p.m. our sweet Aggie joined so many over the rainbow bridge. The bladder cancer had spread and for two days she would not get up. Aggie got up and went outside when the vet called to say they were on their way to help her to cross the bridge...always doing things on her terms. For the first time in three days the sun came out and she lied in the sun. With the help of the vet Aggie wagged her tail and passed. In that instant all power went out in the area. Not sure but., believe it was the fur angels escorting her over. Goodbye sweet Aggie thank you for being our Aggie and for all that you have given including many puppies, grand puppies and great grand puppies. Run free, God speed. We will miss you. You were truly an ambassador to the breed.