BLAZE R.I.P.
In Memory of our Beautiful Boy Blaze (Talraz Heartsong)
(Ch & Ir Ch Gallus Macracker at Kyleca JW x Merrythorpe Blackberry Way) - younger full brother to Diva
Born 2nd March 2008 and taken from us on 28th August 2009 at the tender age of 17 months, much too young to leave us
Talraz Heartsong ("Blaze") was the baby of the family and adored by all the girls.
Blaze stayed here almost by accident as he nearly went elsewhere on more than one occasion. Being a handsome boy he was often on the shortlist when our potential puppy owners came to visit, but he had a little "if only", which as so often happens did eventually rectify itself. By that time of course, he was beginning to get his feet under the table! So despite being officially still available to the right home, it looked very much as if his "right home" was here with us at Crambe. His puppy nickname became his permanent name so Blaze he remained, despite the hankering for something which sounded more like a Beardie and less like a horse.....
 Aged Five Weeks |
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 Three Weeks Posing for the records aged three weeks |
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 Age Six Weeks |
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 Seven weeks |
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 Head Study At age eight weeks |
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 Eight weeks An early attempt at a show stand |
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 Twelve weeks |
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 On the move Aged twelve weeks |
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 Thirteen weeks |
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 Almost 16 weeks Looking a bit leggy at this age |
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 Feeling Warm Blaze spectating at the Beardie Herding Day in July 2008 |
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 Keeping cool Blaze aged almost five months enjoying a cool dip in his brother's paddling pool during the recent hot summer weather |
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 Another way to keep cool! Blaze being introduced to the ways of the Lager Lout by the younger members of the household |
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 On Sheep Blaze strikes a pose as he catches sight of sheep being moved by an adult sheepdog |
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 Want to go out! Blaze waiting patiently for the rain to stop, aged about five months |
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 Almost a show stand Aged five and a half months, just back from a muddy walk with his pals |
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 Driffield Ch Show His first Championship show |
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 Aged six and a half months Showing off his lovely head proportions in this nice photo taken by Christine at Driffield Ch show |
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 Rabbit for Dinner Blaze enjoying his favourite dinner of fresh rabbit |
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 On the Grooming Table Blaze aged seven months at the Newcastle racecourse show |
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 Sunday Nap Blaze enjoying his comforts on a quiet Sunday afternoon |
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 Herding Lesson All a big game to him at this stage but he isn't disgracing himself in any way |
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 Aged Nine Months A head study of Blaze aged nine months in December 2008 |
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 December 2008 Blaze showing off his rosettes just having won runner-up Dog of the Year at our local canine society's Xmas match |
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 Aged Ten Months Photo taken at Manchester Ch Show |
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 Ready for the Ring Blaze waiting on the grooming table for his class to be called at Manchester Ch show |
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 Beautiful Expression Beginning to look more grown up now |
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 Beautiful Eyes! Blaze showing his soulful side |
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 Aged Eleven Months Blaze after a grooming session at home |
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 At Full Gallop Blaze shows his turn of speed while out at exercise |
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 Aged One Year At the end of his puppy career, showing off some of his best rosettes. Little shown as a young puppy, Blaze attended a flurry of shows in his last month of official "puppyhood" and took BPIS at all of them - five in a row! |
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 In the Paddock Playtime - and full of fun! |
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 Aged 13 months Reminding me of his mum Meg in this picture taken in the paddock |
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 Aged 14 months Blaze in the Junior Dog class at Birmingham National Ch Show where he won his class |
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 Relaxing in the Ring Looking very composed as he awaits his turn for judging at Birmingham National Ch show - photo by Alan Hards |
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 His Turn for Assessment Judge Brenda White runs expert hands over Blaze as he stands calmly for a close-up inspection |
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 Herding Lesson Learning to circle away and come bye at The Glebe |
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 Stand There Another herding photo of Blaze |
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 Sixteen Months Photo by Christine Hannan of Blaze at Leeds Ch show where he won the Junior Dog class |
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 At Work Blaze in action during a herding lesson aged 17 months |
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 Action Dog Blaze as we will always remember him, lively and full of spirit |
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 In Action! Blaze enjoys his turn with the sheep at the Herding Weekend with Carl Borgstrom - but just four weeks later our lovely boy was gone |
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 Young Father Blaze with some of his children at the Puppy Farewell Party |
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 Puppy Love.... Blaze loved his puppies, and they in turn adored him! |
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These last few photos of Blaze were taken less than a fortnight before he died, and show him enjoying the Puppy Farewell Party at the Glebe. He loved his puppies, and they clearly loved him too! Do his eyes seem to hold a little sadness, or is that too fanciful?
Who would ever guess that in under a fortnight this vibrant, handsome young lad, who had so much potential in every way, would suddenly begin struggling to breathe and be lost to us within less than 48 hours?
We are stunned at the meaningless tragedy of Blaze's early demise. Life certainly can be cruel at times.
But thanks to dear generous Ruby, and our little Miss "Hot Pants" Honey, we have fifteen puppies from two wonderful litters to remember him by - and will always smile at the many happy memories from this summer, so filled with puppy love
Bless you BlazeyBoy - your legacy lives on - and thankyou for all the memories - you will never be forgotten by those who loved you
