Nuka

Rushlands Spirit

29/09/01

Hip Score: 2/2

(this score was taken at 5 years old)

Height @ shoulder: 26"

Weight: 50kg

Blue/tan Long coat

Nuka: African

Meaning: Elephant

Nuka was one of my foundation bitches & was really the start of my breeding program along with Zeeker, Bear & Morgan.  She is a large girl with doggie looks & lots of bone. She produced some wonderful puppies although she never reproduced herself in size and looks she certainly produced her wonderful temperament & laid back disposition.  

Nuka continues to look after the babies as they arrive the fact that she has not given birth to them does not seem to deter her from her duties, she will take on any babies with as much enthusiasm as she had with her own.

Nuka is my shadow she wants to be by my side at all times she sleeps by my bed at night & is constantly at my feet.  She has always been mommies girl & is happiest when she is near me she hates it when I am out of site.

She is a special part of our family and will continue to live with us in her retirement as our friend & companion, our lives would not have been the same without Nuka in it.

Bear

Only The Lonely boy At Mystihollows

7/03/04

Hip Score: 2/7

Height @ shoulder: 25"

Weight: 50kg

White Long Coat

Haemophilia Clear

Bear was my foundation stud dog & the first male I had the pleasure of owning.   He proved to be a perfect companion, friend and protector for our family.  Although a mommies boy he loves the children just as much so is happy as long as he is with someone.

Although only 25" at the shoulder he is a very large boned boy with a glorious coat. He has a wonderful laid back temperament but with brain when it is required.

All his boys turned out larger than him but with the same lovely temperament & fantastic looks.

Bear produced some lovely babies not only for us but also for other owners so he has well & truly earned his retirement & will remain here with us.

Zeeker

Rushlands Spirit of fire

05/08/04

Hip Score: 6/7

Height @ shoulder 27"

Weight: 45 kg

Blue Sable Long Coat

Zeeker is a shortened version of the Native American Indian Tribe Wazeeker

Zeeker was another of my foundation bitches, to me she has looks to die for & a temperament to match.   Zeeker is a diva through & through, & as far as she is concerned no other dog exists if she is about.  

She is large boned and her coat although not extremely long is very dense. 

Although she is very affectionate she is extremely independent & can be quite mischievous, she certainly keeps you on your toes but that is what makes her Zeeker & we all love her for it. Zeeker is an exhibitionist & enjoys nothing better than showing off to an audience.

Zeeker produced  some stunning babies who seem to have inherited her good looks and some of her diva ways.  Zeeker has now retired & again will remain with us in her retirement.

Morgan

Morgan Airbourne At Clearskies

07/03/04

Hip Score: 2/3

Height @ shoulder: 24"

Weight: 38 kg

White Long Coat

Morgan is another of my foundation girls & sister to Bear, unlike her brother she is very energetic and likes to be centre of attention at all times & is definitely an alpha bitch.

She is very loving and enjoys cuddles from the family, but likes to get to know new people before she will share cuddles with them as she takes her role as family protector very seriously and has chased an armed robber off our property in the past to protect my young daughter.

She does not like competition from other females but is a real hussy with the males & is very gentle & caring with the puppies who ever they belong to.

Morgan masks golden sable and has had 4 lovely litters for us all carrying her intelligence and eagerness to learn.  Quite a few of her babies have excelled in obedience and agility. 

Morgan has now retired and enjoys her days as a pet only although I do not think she is ready to give up the guarding duties yet.