Sadly I had to say goodbye to Lydia last night after 15 wonderful years.  She developed stomach cancer 2 weeks ago and I wanted to let her go before she really started suffering.

She'll be at rainbow bridge now with her mum Dilita and dad Relampago. 

End of an era as she was from the first litter of Spanish to be born and bred in this country.

So hard to say goodbye to our beloved oldies!   As you say - she is the end of an era - but what a wonderful era it was for you!

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Margot

So sorry to hear this but she had a wonderfully long life .  RIP Lydia.

What a good age, but it makes you feel as if they'll be there for ever, doesn't it? So sorry for your loss.

M.

Oh Diane....We knew it was coming, but it doesnt make it any easier, she had a wonderful life with you and enjoyed her day out at NGA this year soo much it was great to see her strutting her stuff and looking so happy....

Sending {{{{{{{{{{{{{ cyber hugs }}}}}}}}}}}} for you.

She leaves a great legacy of children and grandchildren.........

Run free at Rainbow Bridge Lydia with Dilita and Relampago

Lots of love

Jenny and some of her grandchildren.....
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Oh I am so sorry, you must be heartbroken. HUGS.

bye mummy run free catch up with you when the time comes.
love gollie and grandaughter tangle

Run free dear Lydia

She sounds like a very special girl.

I am so very sorry and send you major hugs at this very sad time - so hard to say goodbye to our special babies

xxx

Oh gosh, i am sorry to hear your loss, you did the best thing for her and she had a lovely long life

RIP Lydia

It is hard to say goodbye try and remember all the fun you have had together.  She's in no more pain now.

Sending big hugs

So sorry to hear this.

Run free Lydia

Claire
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So sorry, Diane  

Run free Lydia xx

So sorry to hear your sad news, run free at the bridge Lydia xx

I'm so sorry Diane. I remember a year ago when you were afraid you were losing her. I'm glad you had the extra time together - she was a grand old girl. RIP Lydia.

15 years you were a wounderful Mum to her hope you feel better soon. What an achievement she was lucky to have found you.

Diane,
        Thinking of you....
I remember her Dad at training classes....
What a grand old age... doesn't make your pain any less though.
Running free now at Rainbow Bridge with those who have gone before her...
Sending you big (((hugs))),
Gabrielle and the Aussies xxxx

I'm so sorry - it's very hard to lose our beloved oldies. Sleep well, Lydia.

So sorry for your loss.  Glad you had 15 lovely years with her.  Run free old girl.

Oh Diannne
I am so sorry to read this
We have heard so much of Lydia over the years.
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Run free at the bridge Lydia.
Lea
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Sorry to here this Diane. She had a wonderfully long life, a credit to your love and care.
Run free.
Aileen and the girlies

So very very sorry - Godspeed Lydia

so sorry,run free Lydia.

Sheilaxx

so sorry for your loss
run free lynda.
((big hug to you ))))))))))))))
xxxx

So sorry to hear this
RIP Lydia x

Run free at the bridge Lydia x
Angela

sorry to hear this. my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Oh Diane!
((Warmest hugs))
Lydia is most definately one of those dogs in the 'CD Hall of Fame' in my head. A wonderful Doyenne and Ambassador of her breed (and verrrrry much responsible (her and her proginy) for my new found utter adoration of the SWD )
Like others have stated, I have followed your stories of Lydia and know that your experiences with her have even gone on to benefit many others as you give advice.
She leaves an amazing legacy..but I know she leaves a huge hole in your heart xx
Run free Lydia.
Thoughts and hugs go with you at this time Diane x

Diane, I am very sorry to hear your news - from your postings, Lydia sounded like a wonderful girl and an ambassador for the SWD breed (which I have decided is totally gorgeous after seeing one at a champ show!)

Enjoy the bridge Lydia with Dilita and Relampago - rest in peace.

Alice x

So very sorry to read this Diane.

So very sorry for your loss.
Run free Lydia!
Karen

So sorry to hear about you losing Lydia.. 

Run free Lydia xx

So sorry for your sad loss.
What a wonderful age for a very special girl!
Hugs and wishes sent your way.

Jonelle

So sorry to hear of your loss.  My heart goes out to you.

I,m so sorry to hear about Lydia.
She must have had a wonderful life and you will have some fantastic memories.
Take care
Sharon x

Sorry to hear this perrodeagua  xx

Can't believe that it's nearly a year since I lost Lydia.  Thinking a lot about her lately and hoping that her great grand-daughter has a lookalike with a nice short tail !

Miss you so much Lydia and Dilita.

So very sorry.  You have to love them enough to let them go. 

The oldies are so very special.   Run free Lydia.

Cant believe its nearly a year since you posted. Gemma has been gone nearly 2 years and it hurts as much now as then. thinking of you Xxxxx lea Xxxx