Havana (Montecani Havana Nights) 23rd January 2005 to 20th November 2018.. Tears flowing here tonight. A time for reflection of a wonderful old girl who was so loved. My olden, my Han..Almost 14 years together, but time just caught up with us.
It was always you and me against the world, Havana..That was our motto. Now it's just me. But we did so much together. You had great show potential, but you didnt care much for men (except John), or the show ring, so you were retired early.
The highlight of your life was your 4 puppies, but the shock for me that day I caught you in a compromising position with Nemo was unbelievable. A 6 year old bitch with bad hips having a litter, not ideal, but we weathered it as it was my mistake and how you loved those puppies. It was the best decision I made and those pups were beautiful.
You were my upstairs dog when I lived alone for a while, that gentle snoring you were famous for, was somehow comforting.
These last two years your rear legs became weaker, our bond became stronger, we treated falling over as a good thing and you looked for a biscuit if your rear end ever failed you. It made you happy in a strange way! One day you stopped dead on our walk and let me know your legs just couldnt go that far anymore, so we stuck to the garden and you were happy with that. Your routine was out twice a day for a potter, a sniff around then back in and gawd were you determined if you wanted to go in, you would take off like a rocket..with me shouting 'slow down, wait for me'
I was happy to lift you up the steps here in Somerset when your legs wouldnt go and we came down the steps together, you would wait for me at the top, me holding your tail to steady you.. I would have done anything for you and at that time, despite the legs, you were happy with your life.
These last few days, you grew more tired, your legs more wobbly, the food you loved so much seemed an effort to get down. You didnt get up for mealtimes anymore. Usually you were on your feet like a shot, ate your dinner and then waited for the bowl of tripe blood that you drank voraciously, bouncing if it didnt arrive quickly enough!! I fed you whatever you wanted to eat on your bed these last days but it was a struggle to find something you wanted to eat. I have packets and packets of fish treats, ham, meat, anything tasty!
It was so hard to let you go and I changed my mind several times. I cuddled you on your bed so much these last few days and stroked that old dog soft fur and you would respond with a paw and a gentle groan, looking up at me with cloudy, tired eyes. I willed you to turn a corner, get up, eat properly, prove me and the vets wrong, but life had become a chore and you were just so tired.
I will miss you already, Havana :'( Your raised bed at my feet that was yours and yours alone is now being kept warm by another old dog.

 

	Montecani She's A Rainbow over Thandiwe Best of Breed Best Puppy In Breed Windsor Gundog
	Owned by Debs Channon & Tracy Davies 3rd October 2018 Judge: Liz Lacey

 

	Montecani True Colours 2nd Puppy Dog ISCGB Open Show			Montecani She's A Rainbow over Thandiwe 1st Puppy Bitch Reserve Best Puppy In Show ISCGB Open Show
	Owned by Jane Cayford			Owned by Debs Channon & Tracy Davies
	29th Sept 2018 Judge: Tracey Mayou

	Montecani True Colours 2nd Puppy Dog South of England Gundog			Montecani She's A Rainbow over Thandiwe Reserve Best of Breed Best Puppy In Breed South of England Gundog
	Owned by Jane Cayford			Owned by Debs Channon & Tracy Davies
	23rd Sept 2018 Judge: Steve Rose

 

 

	Montecani She's A Rainbow over Thandiwe 1st Minor Puppy Bitch BEST PUPPY IN BREED

Owned by Debs Channon & Tracy Davies

 

	Montecani True Colours 1st Minor Puppy Dog Richmond
	Owned by Jane Cayford

9th Sept 2018
Judge: Karl Jarvinen

	Montecani True Colours 1st Minor Puppy Dog Bournemouth			Montecani She's A Rainbow over Thandiwe 1st Minor Puppy Bitch Bournemouth
	Owned by Jane Cayford			Owned by Debs Channon & Tracy Davies
	11th August 2018 Judge: Lesley Coldwell

 

	Montecani True Colours 1st Minor Puppy Dog National Gundog			Montecani She's A Rainbow over Thandiwe 1st Minor Puppy Bitch National Gundog
	Owned by Jane Cayford			Owned by Debs Channon & Tracy Davies
	5th August 2018 Judge: Nicola Spencer

 

	Montecani White Bryony 1st Junior Bitch Paignton
	Owned by Lynne McVittie
	4th August 2018 Judge: Frank Whyte

	Montecani White Bryony 1st Junior Bitch Leeds
	Owned by Lynne McVittie
	28th July 2018 Judge: Sally Sutton

 

 

	Wess del Montecani (Imp Ita) 1st Junior Dog Birmingham National			Montecani White Bryony 1st Junior Bitch Birmingham National
				Owned by Lynne McVittie
	12th May 2018 Judge: Val Woodward

 

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Sh Ch Montecani Uma ‘Uma’ 2004 to 2018
It was time to say goodbye to our beautiful matriarch this morning….Feeling heartbroken. Its always the hardest decision to make, but sometimes we just cant make our beloved dogs live any longer..
When you were born, the vets tried to convince me I had a cross breed litter as they handed me the box of pups after your Mum, Nova’s C Section. You and your colourful brothers, Oscar and Nando were very striking!
You grew into a wonderful Spinone, both in the show ring and as a Mum. You leave behind a whole legacy that will continue on…
But..Who will keep the youngsters in order?
Who is going to eat the carrot peelings as I peel veg for Sunday roast? You loved food so much and these last few days we shared bags of crisps and lay by the fire together.
I will miss those wise dark eyes, that gentle face, your firm but fair way of chastising the errant youngsters.
You were always with me in the garden, always watching , with that gaze that your Mum and Grandmother both had.. We became very close in the last few years as you grew older..
I wish I could tell my Mum, Uma… It makes it even harder as we always sat and held paws and talked about memories when we had to say good bye. I hope she was waiting for you.

 

 

 

 

 

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