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DETAILS
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Barradon Lady of the Forest
b. 6 Jan 1993 - d.19 Dec 2003
Bitch (Spayed)
Black
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This was me - Saga - in my prime!
You can tell this because I had sufficient teeth to manage a large
football.
Mind you I liked nothing better than to dash down the
orchard after a well-hit tennis ball - and try to catch it before
it landed!
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| GROWING |
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This is ME at just 7 weeks old . . . .
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. . . . .and at 8 weeks! (haven't I Grown!)
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Only I never sat down for very long . . .
. . . . AND I kept on GROWING!
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and finding delicious things to eat
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Until I was fully grown!
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BREEDING. .
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Well, some of us just don't need it!
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Breeder: Mrs S Stittle,
65 St Peters Rd,
Upwell,
Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire,
PE14 9EJ
U.K.
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| PEDIGREE
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Downstream FIDDLER |
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Gelhams SAMBURY |
Collyers MARABU |
| Engine House TOBY |
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Woodland WHIPMAN |
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Kenwaum SWIFT |
Briston MARTIN |
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Downstream FIDDLER |
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Gelhams SAMBURY |
Collyers MARABU |
| Barradon PRINCESS |
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Leander STARDUST |
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Barradon BLACK JET |
Barradon HIGHLAND GIRL |
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| ACTION DOG
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Right - enough of all that, let's get down to some action! . . . .
. . . and talk about things that really mattered to me. . . . .
. . . like . . . Tennis Balls!
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These objects are an essential part of a Flatcoat's life . . .
. . . . You have to leap to try to catch them . . . .
and if at first you don't succeed . . .
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just don't give up and one day . . .
there it is - right where you want it!
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Of course once you have had a little practice . . . .
.. . . . you can always try handling THREE !
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| WORK
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Work is a Good Thing for a Flatcoat. I would earn my food by working on Gordon's passenger launches . . .
. . . well gazing out into space really - and looking photogenic!
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Although I was always a lady of discernment and breeding I did have just a few 'moments'. . . . . . well for one thing I always rather enjoyed fishing!
Heck - that's another that got away !!!
And then however well a bitch grooms herself . . .
. . . . .every once in a while . . . .
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. . . anyone can have . . .
. . just a bit of . . .
A BAD HAIR DAY
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| END OF THE TAIL
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So that's Saga as she will be fondly remembered
She was well known (internationally), there are more (recent) pictures and some kind thoughts about her in the next section.
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| WHAT A DOG!
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Saga was a tough and physically able dog. She was fearless and
although I never worked her she exhibited all the best field characteristics
of her breed. Because she threw herself into things (literally!)
she cost me a fortune in vets bills!
There came a time when she could only just manage to walk with
us, she started panting a lot and had a dry cough. I rather suspected
heart problems, but her blood analysis showed severe anaemia - caused
by tumours. On investigation she had several moderate sized malignant
tumours on her slpeen. These would have been operable, but she had
similar tumours on her liver.
Rather that remove her spleen and put her through a painful post-op
recovery (she was 11 years old) only to die within a couple of months
from the liver problem we chose to end her life on the operating
table. It was the right decision and although she is sadly missed
I would not have had it any other way. She was a wonderful dog and
we were fortunate to have had her with us for as long as we did.
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| FOND MEMORIES!
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The following are unaccredited extracts
from about 40 e-mails and letters that we received when Saga died
- they come from people all over the world who had either met Saga,
or read about her. She was my 'muse', and most of those who wrote
only knew her through the Fables and Logs that she inspired me to
write. Thank you for writing - I hope you can keep a small place for
Saga in your hearts.
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I am so sorry to hear your sad news. This is
certainly the downside of dog ownership! Hopefully it is some solace
to remember what a wonderful ambassadress (if that's a word) she
was for the breed as she welcomed passengers on board your boat.
She was a lovely and gentle lady!/p>
Perhaps one day another Flatcoated Retriever
will be honoured to walk in the pawprints of Saga
The one best place to bury a good dog is in the
heart of its master.
I would find it hard to believe that Saga didn't
enjoy each and every day that she had with you. We are truly blessed
to have our time with each of these wonderful dogs.
I remember Saga and Folly's tales very fondly.
You have lost a wonderful friend.
I always loved to read about Saga and Folly and
their adventures and I recognized many of the things Saga 'thought'
Though I'm sure it doesn't make it any easier, it seemed that Saga
had a wonderful life with you.
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I was so sorry to read of the loss of Saga on
friday. Ihave visited your web site many times over the past year.
she was a beautiful dog.
I had hoped one day to meet Folly and Saga.
I'm so sorry to read of her passing. Your stories were always so
wonderful.Rest in Peace, sweet Saga.
We never met but I'm sure she was an absolutely
wonderful dog. Being a flat-coat she had to be. I know she will
be very much missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Saga's passing. She
gave a lot of people so much enjoyment through your website, and
also delighted the passengers on your boat. Thank you so much for
sharing her with us
I am sure we all remember fondly the stories
about Saga and Folly.
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So sorry to hear about your girl.
We have been there twice and the only regret is we waited too long
to let them go. You did the right thing at the right time. Out thoughts
and prayers are with you.
'll tip a glass to Saga tonight (on the winter
solstice)....
Very sad to hear the news about Saga. Give Folly
an extra big hug from her flatcoat cousins
I am so saddened to hear of Saga's death. She
was a great lady, wonderful companion, and ambassador of the breed.
She had a great life with you - and brought joy and fun to so many
in her daily adventures.
Indeed we are all so sorry to hear of the loss
of your dear Saga. Your decision was one of the hardest yet one
which shows the love you had for her. Saga was known far and wide.
Two of my friends here in Upstate New York visited the lake district
and had their picture taken with Saga. She was truly the best ambassador
of unconditional love.
We all followed Saga and Folly's excellent "conversations"
as they grew up. Has it been a dog lifetime already? But I am sure
your decision was right and merciful. May Saga sleep peacefully
--and do all the chasing she wants in a better place
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The stories that you shared of
Saga and Folly were treasures. Thank you for allowing your friends
to grieve with you over the loss of Saga.
I am so very sorry to hear about Saga. I'll hug
my guys closer tonight
I'm so sorry to hear about Saga and consider
myself fortunate to have had a chance to meet her in person as well
as through your wonderful stories of her. Thank you for sharing
her a wee bit with the rest of us.
I remember your wonderfully descriptive stories
about Saga on the fcr list, from way back. So sorry to hear that
you had to say goodbye to her. Pass on pats to Folly from us.
I have fond memories of the sagas you told of
your special Saga. You found a wonderful way to share her with so
many of us, and that is what I know of eternity---how loved ones
live in memory.
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