CH Arenray's Inherit The Wind

Sire:  CH Nabob's Winds Of Arabia

Dam:  Dan Dee Mandolin Rain

10-11-91 - 1-12-06

     My first home bred champion, Rory was breeder/owner handled to all of his wins towards his championship title.  This included a Best in Specialty Sweeps and fourth in his American Bred Class at the 1994 National under respected breeder judge, Charlotte McGowan.  Rory's specials career ended prematurely due to testicular tumors thus the need to be neutered..  He shined in his retirement from the show ring by becoming our resident door man and my constant companion.  He greeted every prospective puppy buyer with his endearing personality making many wanting to purchase him instead of a puppy.  His late dam, Mandi, was our foundation.  She and her litter sister are behind all of our dogs today.  Rory was the first of two champions from Mandi.

     (1-12-06)  We lost our hearts today when we lost our sweet Rory.  He was the most stoic dog I have ever owned and lived to please me right up to the end.  He was the perfect gentleman at home and in the show ring.  Because he touched my early dog show life in such a positive way, I credit him for the reason I continued on in shelties through the many adversities I experienced during those early years.   

     I know in my heart that Rory is now enthusiastically greeting and welcoming everyone who enters heaven like he did at my front door.

Rory, wait for me....