Norbo Ben-Ju One of the great legends, you will be greatly missed, you were a genetic wonder for sure.
Born October 29th, 1995 - Passed Oct. 25th, 2007
Illo von der Abfuhr
CGN, IPO3, SChH3, Selective Breed 4CI1/P 2.tr.
DOB July 29th, 1998 ; Hips 0/0, DNA
Died December 2009
Every time I see a great dog go; I realize that part of my life went to past too. Illo left such a soft spot in my heart. I am so happy that he lived in a home where he was appreciated (Stallworth Kennel with Melanie).
When Jiri comes to visit here on January 13th for 2 weeks and conduct a little genetics seminar, we will lift a glass or two of good Czech beer and remember some great dogs. I am sure that Illo will be right on top of the list with some others such as Norbo and Titus...
Illo is a legend now. I most definitely will never forget him! Illo was one of the greatest dogs ever in genetics and personal ability.
Hans
Illo - Never Forgotten
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I have got this e mail:
Hello Hans,
I don't know if Frank called you - I suspect not because he has been very upset. I am sorry to have to tell you that Dargo passed away on May 4. The discs in his back got so bad in the middle of April that he could not walk or stand up. Frank carried him if necessary and we supported him with a sling (by the way - I had gotten his weight down to 76 lbs.) to go to the bathroom. On May 4, he just didn't have any energy at all, so we took him to the Vet. The Vet said he was building up fluid in his belly and it "was time." So, we had him euthanized while I held him.
We miss him terribly but want to thank you for your part in bringing him into our lives. He was the best dog we've ever had and we consider ourselves VERY fortunate to have had him with us for four years. We really loved him. It just wasn't long enough.
With our best wishes,
Karen Mxxxxx and Frank Vxxxxx
Dargo was a legend and we are proud and happy and are honored that we have had such a great dog ,..legend, in our lives. He still lives in his progeny.. The hard thing is that we have to pay with tremendous pain for the love, devotion and learning lessons about life and our selves dogs like Dargo give us.
However it is a fair trade.
As I always like to say about dogs like Dargo : He was a good Samurai.
