Sterling in Memory
Champ. Daretobebares STERLING SILVER
When I close my eyes I see you,
when I open my eyes I miss you.
Champion USA & International
prcd-PRA normal/clear, PLL normal/clear, CERF normal/clear, Patella negative * full breeding confirmation * out of breeding because of age (neutered July 2013)
June 7, 2006 - September 9, 2022
Sire: Ch. Blanchos ALONG CAME A SPIDER (Champion USA; International)
Dam: Ch. Hairicane MAGIC DARETOBEBARE (Champion USA)
Sterling's special success:
- 02/08/2010 - Sterling has her only litter for my kennel Caipirinha's, the O litter (2 males hl, 1 male pp, 2 females hl, 2 females pp)
- 02/11/2010 - Sterling is clear of any eye disease (repeated eye check CERF certificate)
- 12/23/2009 - Sterling is PLL normal/clear (OFA certificate)
- 02/26/2009 - Sterling is clear of any eye disease (repeated eye check CERF certificate)
- 04/18/2008 - Sterling is prcd-PRA normal/clear (DNA profile)
- 02/28/2008 - Sterling is International Champion UKC
- 01/24/2008 - Sterling is Patella negative (Result certificate)
- 06/30/2007 - Sterling is Champion of America - Diploma
Sterling came to me in April 2010, almost four years old. Upon her arrival, she was overjoyed to meet Steel (Champ. Silver Bluff STEEL KING LEGACY, AOM), with whom she had lived in the USA and who had arrived here six months earlier. I will never forget that sight, and I'm sure it made settling in here much easier.
Sterling was an extremely friendly, approachable, cheerful, and healthy dog throughout her life. There were never any problems within the pack; she was always easygoing with everyone. On February 11, 2012, she gave birth to the Caipirinha's O-litter, sired by my wonderful, unique stud dog Keanu (CIB Multi-Champ. Whisperingln' THE DEVILS ADVOCATE), who had come to me with her. She was a truly wonderful mother.
As healthy as she had been for so many years, the diagnosis of kidney failure in October 2021 hit me like a ton of bricks. She was then only allowed on a special diet, which she tolerated very well. Despite her advanced age, she still had bursts of energy several times a day that made her romp around like a young dog. But then, suddenly and completely unexpectedly, came the day when I had to make a devastating decision. Sterling started eating less than the portions she needed, and three days later she stopped eating altogether and was very depressed and unmotivated. She seemed to be giving up on herself, which the vet I took her to the day after she stopped eating confirmed. So, on September 9, 2022, I had to let her go and have her leave me forever at the age of 16 years, three months, and two days. I never would have thought she would deteriorate so quickly.
My only comfort is that she had a long and healthy life and that she is now reunited with her beloved Steel on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge - even later than when she first came here. I am eternally grateful for the wonderful years we shared. She will be forever cherished in my heart.
Sterling was cremated on September 16, 2022, and the following day I was able to bring her urn home and place it next to Steel's.
