Spicewood's Past
CH. Queen Elizabeth of Heavensgate, Our Beginning
I have been showing and breeding dogs for 20 human years or 140 dog years. I have gained my experience while working mostly with Rottweilers in the show ring. I was personally introduced to the breed of English Mastiffs when a friend of mine was in a position which did not allow her to devote her time and concentration to an unborn litter. From previous observations, I saw the Mastiff as a large and cumbersome dog, not something I would be interested in showing or having as a pet. However, I welcomed the challenge of whelping a litter. The mother was so good, sweet, and maternal. The whole experience from the time the mother arrived to the birth of the puppies was delightful.
There was one puppy in the litter that stood out. She was the prettiest female in the litter and was full of character, from day one she ruled the whelping box. She had the most adorable face with a white spot on her lower jaw. We called her Queen and fell absolutely in love with her. She was perfect in my eyes, and even if she was not, I'd still adore her. So, I asked my husband if we could keep her, he reluctantly said yes, from there our life together began.
As her owner, I handled her to her Championship. With the help of my friends Marlene Blethen and Dr. Robin Smith, we were able to produce one litter of puppies from her (see pics below.) Out of the six puppies 4 are champions and one is pointed. All are loved by devoted families, and THAT makes me very proud. (See them by clicking the photo below).
That is the beginning of CH. Queen Elizabeth of Heavensgate's history. She was 11 years old when she passed and still ruled our home with the beauty and character we saw in her when she was born. We are still moving forward, but no longer in the Mastiff breed, and are striving to produce sound family pets and show dogs. I am proud to share my dogs with you, so please, page through and enjoy.
Spicewood's Memories
Dually
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Baby
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Salsa
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Cayenne
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Flex
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Woodrow
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Candi
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Lilly
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Blondie
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Martha
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Megan
Thanks for all the good times 'big gurl' we love you and will miss you very much. Untill we meet again someday.
CH Pendragon's S of Misty Meadows - "Shirley"
After turning 12 in early December we lost Shirley the week before Christmas 2007--what a precious soul she was---we miss her very much.
"Raleigh" - March 9, 1996-September 22, 2006
Rescued with love five years ago by the Carroll family, Raleigh passed suddenly on September 22 from congestive heart failure. He was saved from a life that had forgotten him, only to become a savior in his on right. He was the guardian of our home, a big hug at the end of the day, a listener when no one else would, a big brother to show the way, and a playful soul to make us laugh.
To the world's biggest best friend you will forever and always remain a piece of our hearts. Thank you Raleigh for rescuing us and may you forever guard the heavens above.
We love you.
Clint, Jessica, Cricket and Ruger
CH. Spicewood's I Go To The River - "Eli"
Our hearts break with the sharing of the news that our wonderful stud dog Eli has passed on to the Rainbow Bridge.
CH. Queen Elizabeth Heavensgate "Elizabeth"
With a sadness that is almost to much to bear, but with God's help we are holding up, we announce the passing of our 11 year old mastiff matriarch Elizabeth--she has been slowly going down hill with each passing month and finally made it clear that it was time. Our hearts are breaking at the passage of our companion of so many years.
"Boaz"
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Boaz, our 9 year old Rottweiler. On the 27th of December he was diagnosed with lung cancer, and he lived until January 20. We miss him very much.
CH Mistymeadow Forget-Me-Not - "Sister"
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Sweet Sister. We are so grateful that she was able to spend the later years of her life here at Spicewood. We loved her dearly and will miss her very much. We are blessed by god to have her daughter living here and 2 sons living with great families. Martha and Leo have proven to possess their mother's and father's type and temperament; our future is in their paws. CH Mistymeadow Forget-Me-Not [and we won't] August 1995-March 2002.
For My Maggie
I ONLY WANTED YOU
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
Love always - your Jessica