airbear Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Jamie's Nick passed over the bridge yesterday at the age of 8, after a brave battle with cancer. Nick was a wonderful dog, a true old soul who was like a little man in a fur coat. He smiled if he liked you, and even if he didn't, he was unfailingly polite. He really enjoyed working sheep, and was quite spectacular on cattle. He also worked with a lot of beginner handlers, showing them what a talented and well-trained dog could do. I think his favourite thing, though, was watching other dogs work. You could almost hear him mutter "there'll be trouble with this dog" or "that was quite lovely", his wise dark eyes never leaving the action. When Lou lived with Jamie and Nick, they were best friends. What an odd couple, the dark, intense Nick, and the goofy, big white Lou. Even after Lou came to live with me, he kept a soft spot for Nick, and would wriggle with excitement when they met up at trials. I was lucky enough to run Nick in an arena trial last Christmas, and though I made a muck of it, he kept plugging away, as he always did for whomever was handling him. He was Jamie's heart dog, and together they learned from and taught each other so much. Yesterday, he told her that it was his time, and she helped him go. Good bye, Nick. You're a good dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 What a wonderful dog he must have been! Though the loss is so fresh and painful, thank you for sharing your memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Yes he must have been a wonderful BC. I am very sorry about your loss. I wish you much power to overwind your sadness. It`s never easy when a very good friend has gone. I am sure, you keep him in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I know he will truly be missed. I am very sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rockie's mum Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 What a beautiful dog Nick was, I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I don't know why I read this section...... It brings tears to my eyes every time. You know you see your relatives on holidays, but you see your dogs everyday. Sometimes....it's harder to part with them. What a beautiful dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie&MeBC Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Oh, I'm so very sorry for your loss. What a gorgeous boy he was. RIP Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerboy Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss, my heart melts for you, Nick seemed a great dog and so young to leave you, I am sure he is watching you from where all the good dogs go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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