On my retirement my friends and colleagues generously
presented me with a cheque to purchase my first bitch.
Gemma was their gift to me but little did any of us
realise what a nightmare she would turn out to be!

 Gemma 3 months

 
Growing 

She is completely independent, stubborn, destructive, an escapologist
and more than just naughty! If she is “missing” in or around the bungalow
and garden the chances are she is in the dustbin, rummaging
at the back of the wardrobe or behind the garden shed having stolen items
from a handbag, a tabletop or the larder!
Sometimes it just isn’t funny any more.

However she does have some lovely endearing qualities and she is much loved by us all.
She is 10 years old now and has been a wonderful mother
to three litters of pups during this time. 
She was unstinting in her matronly duties and I couldn’t have wished for a better brood bitch.

Her father (CH. Pomlyn Fancy Man at Colynthia) and both her grandfathers
(CH. Ligray Smarty Pants at Ricanna & CH. Sargetas Davilliam of Bylena)
were champions with some lovely qualities, some of which have passed in to her progeny. 

The most recent and the youngest “Magec” (Arjanan Precious Secret) was consistently successful with Best of Breeds at Open Shows, Reserve Best in Show (West Country Dog Show) and Reserve Best of Sex (Bath Championships 2002).

Expectant mum

 
First litter

Gemma is the “Grand Dame” still full of mischief and character and although she is now retired her pranks and naughtiness are still prevalent!

                              
                         Gemma with Leo, Kimberley & Rupert jr
                                        

 
   A very very bad day!

                                                                                
                                                                                          Gemma and Leo