June 23rd

In early January, we had to take back a young girl from our 2024 litter from Coco & Sultan, through no fault of her own. Heidi is now a very firm member of our gang and is learning her pack manners very quickly. These dogs adapt so well to change, it's as if she has always lived with us. Heidi is our 23rd Leonberger in our home since 2006. In 19 years, we have never lost one of our dogs to any form of cancer. We have never had a bloat or tortion situation. Never experienced any cruciate injuries. We don't spay or neuter unless for a medical reason so we have not experienced Osteosarcoma. In the early years, we did lose lose 3 dogs to sudden heart failure, all at 7 years old. Since using taurine supplement from 2015, we have not had this problem reoccur. Our average age is 9 years. Neo is now officially our oldest Leo at just over 10y 9m. We hope he will be here to celebrate 11 years in August 🤞

The summer show scene is well in hand and we are looking forward to another great year with super friends. Our planned summer litter should hopefully go ahead in July. 

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March 21st

Another great day at Crufts and Tess was placed with a VHC in a very nice class of young ladies. This show is always very special and is enjoyed whatever the result, it's an honour to take part in the biggest dog show in the world.

This week we have lost a very special boy. Cosmo or Mo for short was rehomed almost three years ago and was loved and treasured by his new owners. In a very cruel twist for this success story, Mo was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma early in the year and lost his very brave battle on 20th March. Our sincere condolences to everyone who had loved Mo throughout his life.

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February 14th

The New Year didn't begin well with the very sad  loss of several of our pups. First was Pagency Tishno Snoopy Bear (Snoopy) on 4th January, she was 8 1/2. Pagency Leos Raikou (Morgana) passed away on 6th January age almost 7. Her brother Pagency Nesta Marley (Monty) left for the rainbow bridge on 18th January. All have passed to various forms of cancer. Our heartfelt condolences go to their owners at this very sad time. 🌈

On 30th January, we also lost our own beautiful Holly (Pagency Noel's Vianoce) she had renal failure and went downhill very quickly, she was just 8 years old. We never thought we would lose her before her Dad Neo who is now 10 1\2. Within two weeks of losing Holly, her brother Bear (Pagency Noel's Santa Claus) also passed away to cancer. Bear had fought courageously  since August last year. In June 2024, Bear had won Best Veteran at Blackpool Ch show, that was to be his final appearance in the show ring. It was a very proud moment to watch him and his Mum enjoy his achievement. All these beautiful dogs gone far too soon will remain in our hearts forever RIP our precious babies 🧡 The heartache of their loss is eased only by the wonderful memories we have had the privilege to share with them 🌈

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