Grosso Calabrone Di Ala D'oro at Arkenpoint (Imp Nld)

Owner : Mr & Mrs M E Smith
Breed : Bracco Italiano
Location : Eye, Suffolk
5th May 2000 - 18th December 2009
Colour : White & Orange
Health Tested

Bear was a bold and handsome dog of outstanding character and temperament. He was imported to the UK from Holland in March 2001. He passed on his many qualities to his children and undoubtably, stamped his mark on the breed in this country.

Like all Arkenpoint dogs, Bear was worked extensively and shown occasionally.

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05/05/2000 - 18/12/2009

Our Idle Italian Slug or "Bear" to his friends passed away yesterday after a short illness. Bear was everything a bracco should be and more. A handsome dog of immense character. Loved by everyone who knew him and met him. A dog who strongly believed in conserving energy - especially his own! On shoot days, between drives, it was not unusual to find Bear leaning against the nearest tree, taking-a-nap before his services were required again. A fact that could not be ignored as he was usually snoring his head off whilst he did so!

Bear would always greet people with a 'retrieve' in his mouth. If no 'gift' was to hand, he would pick up his own ear and present that to you with great ceremony. He was also an aquaholic and insisted on drinking his water by putting the majority of his muzzle underneath the surface! A very frightening experience the first time we witnessed it. I was sure he would drown himself! Drinking in this manner also allowed him to blow enormous bubbles which in turn flooded the floor and I am sure this is the only reason he did it!

A dog whom, once met - you never forgot. He was a dog in a million and a brilliant ambassador for the breed.

It has been a pleasure to have known him and love him.

Until we meet again Beary xxxx