My Life: Erin & Gabe

Friday, April 22, 2011

Erin & Gabe

11.5 years ago, a sweet tri baby boy was born here. There was always something special about this little guy. He was always beautiful, but even more, he was always a sweet, affectionate boy. Gabe lived here until he was almost a year old. I got to show him and finished his championship. He was a fun guy to show. After a specials home that did not work out and a Juniors home where the Junior stopped showing, Gabe went to Texas to spend a couple of months with my friend Erin. Long story short, Gabe wrapped his furry little body around the hearts of Erin and her husband Adam, and has lived with them for about 6 or 7 years. I could never have asked for a better family for Gabe.

Erin and Gabe have made a breeder's dreams come true. She has had an amazing show career with him, including winning a Best In Show with him. Gabers is the only dog we have ever bred to win this honor. I'll never forget the day that Erin called to tell us. We were in the car and I instantly started crying. Mom was speechless....and that never happens! It was a high point for me, as a breeder of a dog.

But even more importantly to me is that Gabe is loved and adored by his people. He is a member of Adam and Erin's family--and is completely convinced that he is the center of their world. He is more happy curled up in their laps than anywhere else in the world, and there's nothing more that I could ask for than to know that this wonderful dog I bred is loved and spoiled rotten!

At the national this year, Erin and Gabers won the 11+ veterans class. People ringside could not compliment him enough, and most thought he was about 5 years old. It was wonderful to see this team in action again--they were the most beautiful duo in the ring! Thank you Erin for helping to make this breeder's dreams come true.....but mostly, thank you for loving this sweet, goofy boy so much!!!