Voodoo in Memory
Champ. Family Song's VOODOO
A good dog never dies -
he will always be present.
He roams besides you on cool autumn days,
when frost covers the fields
and winter is coming closer,
his head lies affectionately in your hand
like in the old times.
Champion Slovakia 2007 * Placed Third Best Chinese Crested Male Slovakia 2007 (Club) * Junior Champion Slovakia
prcd-PRA OptiGen® normal/clear, ECVO eye examination clear, Patella negative * full breeding confirmation Slovakia & Austria * out of breeding (neutered June 2013)
May 21, 2005 - September 23, 2018
Sire: Ch. ALBI Ga-He-Mi (International Champion, Grand Champion SR, Champion CR, SR, CH, GER VDH and Club, Country Winner CR 2004, Slovakia Winner 2004, Junior Champion CR)
DAM: Ch. GROTESKA Alexa Lachesis (Champion SLO, Club Champion SR, Best Bitch Slovakia 2002)
Voodoo's special success:
- 05/19/2009 - Voodoo's DNA Profile Information
- 09/22/2008 - Voodoo is clear of any eye disease (ECVO examination - Result Certificate)
- 09/22/2009 - Vodoo is Patella negative with the repeated check at 3 years of age (Result Certificate)
- 09/06/2008 - Voodoo is awarded Third Best Chinese Crested Male Slovakia 2007 (Club) (Diploma)
- 07/28/2008 - Voodoo is prcd-PRA OptiGen®normal/clear (OptiGen® certificate)
- 06/29/2007 - "Ch. BELLA STELLA Hot Chocolate" has 7 puppies after Voodoo (1 boy pp, 2 boys hl, 1 girl hl, 3 girls pp)
- 06/16/2007 - Voodoo is Patella negative (Result Certificate)
- 06/03/2007 - Voodoo is Slovakian Champion (Certificate - Diploma)
- 06/01/2007 - Voodoo is Slovakian Junior Champion (Certificate - Diploma)
- 05/26/2007 - Voodoo mates the powderpuff girl Ch. BELLA STELLA Hot Chocolate (kennel Family Song's)
- 27.08.2006 - Voodoo passes the breeding confirmation (fully admitted)
Voodoo came to me when he was eight weeks old. He was the beginning of my "Chinese Crested Mania." The temperament of this breed, its appearance—everything about it quickly convinced me that this breed would be a wonderful addition to my family. As luck would have it, my vet's friend had just had a litter, and when I visited the puppies at four weeks old, it was clear that Voodoo would be coming home with me. Pretty soon after he arrived, I knew he wouldn't be the only one of this breed here.
For a while, Voodoo came to the office with me. He enjoyed playing with my female colleagues and being pampered by them.
I started showing Voodoo when he was still a puppy, and one success followed another. However, since he was grown up, things have become a bit more difficult: judges increasingly favored larger dogs, and standard sizes were relegated to the back burner. Therefore, I scaled back a bit and showed Voodoo less frequently. In June 2006, Voodoo became Slovakian Junior Champion and Slovakian Champion. The next title we aimed for was Slovakian Grand Champion ...... we were just one CAC short ...... but we didn't quite manage it. In September, at the Slovakian Club Show, Voodoo was awarded Third Best Chinese Crested Male Slovakia 2007 by the Slovakian Chinese Crested Club. An unexpected succ ess!
Voodoo was also a very sociable dog and got along well with everyone, big or small. He was incredibly affectionate and cuddly and would have loved nothing more than to snuggle all day long. Having grown up with Briards, he thought he was a big shot.
On September 23, 2018, Voodoo crossed the Rainbow Bridge; he passed away peacefully. His cremation took place the following day in my presence, and two hours later I was able to take his urn and rearview mirror pendant home.
Rest in peace, little man. You were the first of your breed and passed away just like the first of my Briards. Thank you for sparing me the difficult trip to the vet. Until next time ......