05/05/2000 - 18/12/2009

Our Idle Italian Slug or "Bear" to his friends passed away yesterday after a short illness. Bear was everything a bracco should be and more. A handsome dog of immense character. Loved by everyone who knew him and met him. A dog who strongly believed in conserving energy - especially his own! On shoot days, between drives, it was not unusual to find Bear leaning against the nearest tree, taking-a-nap before his services were required again. A fact that could not be ignored as he was usually snoring his head off whilst he did so!

Bear would always greet people with a 'retrieve' in his mouth. If no 'gift' was to hand, he would pick up his own ear and present that to you with great ceremony. He was also an aquaholic and insisted on drinking his water by putting the majority of his muzzle underneath the surface! A very frightening experience the first time we witnessed it. I was sure he would drown himself! Drinking in this manner also allowed him to blow enormous bubbles which inturn flooded the floor and I am sure this is the only reason he did it!

A dog whom, once met - you never forgot. He was a dog in a million and a brilliant ambassador for the breed.

It has been a pleasure to have known him and love him.

Until we meet again Beary xxxx

What a HUGE character Leigh.  You were very lucky to have had him.

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful dog Leigh - he will remain long in the hearts of those who knew him.  {{hugs}}

Margot

What a fantastic tribute to a much-loved dog who will be much missed; a wonderful character to be remembered with smiles. Sleep well, Bear.

I am so sorry for your loss, It only seems like yesterday when we first heard of Bear, how time passes far too quickly. My thoughts are with you at this sad time, a wonderful tribute to a wonderful dog.
take care
Siobhan
xx

So very very sorry Leigh {{{{{Hugs}}}}

What a wonderful boy.  So sorry for your loss.

Run free Bear.

so sorry to hear your lost big  kiss from the glenturret gang

Run free Bear

I'm so sorry. Bear sounded like a wonderful character -the sort that leaves a gap that just never can be quite filled again no matter what.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Leigh

Daisy

sorry to hear this, he sounded like quite a dog!

so very sorry for your loss.
Hugggssssssss

Jonelle

So sorry to hear this. Run free Bear x

Leigh I am so sorry you lost your beloved Bear sending lots of hugs  I know you will be  devastated xx

So so sorry, Leigh - we all know just how you feel

Jo
xxxx

Thinking of you at this incredibly sad time.
Run Free Bear

I,m  so sorry to hear you lost your Bear Leigh
I,m thinking of you
Sharon.

What a wounderful tribute he sounds one of a kind so sad he had to leave but if it rains you know Bear is flooding the bridge!

Run free Bear,so sorry.

Sheila.xx

I'm soo very sorry to hear this sad news but soo very heartened by such a wonderful tribute 'celebrating' his life...
Warmest wishes to you at such at heart wrenching time ((Big hug)) xx

I`m sure we all who use Ch.Dogs feel for you including myself.as just loosing one again myself We all are on here for a purpose to support each other through our very sad times,He sounded a grand boy,they leave a big space in our hearts
Love Jan xx 

so very sorry,
run free little one.
xxxxxxxxxxxx

One of those once in a lifetime dogs - a lovely tribute - run free Bear x

So sorry to hear of your sad loss Leigh, he sounded a wonderful boy....

So sorry for your loss, Leigh, where would we be without ever having experienced those special qualities and quirks of our dogs who give us so much to share.Snooze on, big Bear!

I'm sorry Leigh, I missed this thread.   Its not an area of CD I like stepping into.

It seems like only yesterday when you were sending me photos of Bear, then he was here!     So sorry to hear he is no longer here in a physical sense but his spirit will always live on!