Summer 2008
Kings in the Spotlight
Willow The Wisp of Woodtop
sire: Salmar's Derrick
dam: Chateau de Chief's Cody Bear
b. April 27, 2001 | black/tan plush
GM ari CH CDC's Northstar Kipling TDI
sire: Chateau de Chief's Thunder
dam: Ch Northstar's Glory Moriah
b. May. 11, 1997 | black/red plush
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Kipling is a product of one of the first King Shepherd litters produced by Northstar and Chateau De Chief in 1997. He is still a magnificent by, very regal, always alert and in his later years FINALLY loves to be hugged. When he was a young stud he would never allow hugging by anyone.
He had a great show career and became a Champion in record time. He followed that up with a BIS, MRBIS and Grand Monarch and his ARBA and NAKC & Rarities Championships. In 2000, he was the NAKC & Rarites #2 dog. Inbetween showing, Kipling did some herding work with sheep. He was able to do a good job with them until the sheep learned that if they went in to a corcer he would only bark at them and not try to move them more aggressively. He earned his Canine Good Citizen certificate and his Therapy Dog certificate throught the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. He was very active at the Kessler Rehabilitation Institue and was one of the select dogs who were allowed in the brain trauma wing of the rehabilitation center. We experienced many moving moments while visiting Kessler with Kip.
Kip is an excellent watch dog and will put himself in between us and any danger he feels is near. Of course, being 31" at the shoulder and 110 lbs, his mere presence is a deterrent.
Kipling turned 11 years young in May and is still healthy and active. He still loves to play like a puppy, jumping up and generally being silly.
Willow was a very special girl, we lost her at the tender age of 5 to the cruel trick of bloat. From the moment she entered our home she became teh love of Kipling's life and she his. In fact, once Willow arrived Kipling would not breed naturally to another female. He had eyes only for Willow. They were always together sleeping, playing or just enjoying each other's doggie company.
We learned ealy on that Willow was not a big fan of the show ring so she was only shown a few times and did well each time she was in the ring but she would rather be home interacting with Kipling or better yet she would love to sleep in bed with you, her head right next to yours on the pillow. She was a very affectionate and loving girl.
Willow was an excellent mom and was very serious about the care she gave to each puppy. She didn't tolerate others interfering with her puppies. The only exception was us. When Peter's mome came to live with us, Willow gave Jeannie the same distinction. Jeannie would carefullly step into the whelping box and place of the the puppies next to each other if 2 or 3 were off in a separate puppy pile. Willow would just sit and watch patiently, like she recoginized the need of an elderly woman to help give her puppies some extra TLC. She recognized Jeannie's need to be a part of something and anactaive family participant. Willow was a very intelligent gril and without a doubt a real thinker. We are thankful that Willow has some wonderful progeny who ccan carry on her line. She will always hold a special place in our hearts and minds.
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