ASHCROFT BEDLINGTONS

03/24/08

My Borzoi were an integral part of my life for almost 20 years. I learned a lot about responsible dog ownership, and had great mentors who are my friends to this day. I hope as I evolve as a breeder, that I can live up to the example they set for me.

Pictured below are a few of my photos from that period.

God's Garden

God looked around his Garden

And saw an empty place

He then looked down upon the earth

And saw your splendid face

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest

God's Garden must be beautiful

He always takes the best...

Misha was my "heart dog". His death at age 10 left a huge hole in my life. His sister Missy was also with me for three and a half short years. She taught me about having "great heart" and dealing with whatever life throws your way.

Tory was my first conformation champion, and taught me what bitches could be like! Tory was 13 when we said goodbye.

DJ was my first owner-handled champion, a sweet, sweet boy who left me suddenly at age eight and a half, much too soon.

Desi

Desi with Murphy the Westie

Desi and her half sister Sally came to me as adults from Bonnie Nagel of Vancrest, and were my shadows. Bonnie died not long after, and they were constant reminders to me of her friendship. They each lived into their early teens, a tribute to Bonnie's breeding program.

photos from the past, from the sublime, to the ridiculous....

striking......     natural......    elegant......... silly........... downright embarrassed

Not mine, but the dog I admired and wanted my dogs to be like....

Sire of Foxcroft Mikhail Wotanovich CD TT

Grandsire of Ch Foxcroft Pyrrhic Victory CD TT and Ch Vancrest DR Naturel