Proud Dog Ma

[Yeti_Girl]

So we got an email forwarded to us from our breeder. She'd asked us to write up something about Copper for her website and apparently someone saw us. It very nice, and warms my heart, so I thought I'd share:

I just saw the posting on your website about Copper and my heart goes
out to the Connell family.

If you could be so kind as to forward my message to the family I
would greatly appreciate it.

Though I have only met the Connell family and Copper a few times
(visiting at dog shows and swissy meetings) what I was most taken
with was Copper's gentle nature and his watchful eye over the family.
The picture I will always have in my mind is Copper laying down
relaxed and happy and Dylan rolling on top of him or giving him big
hugs that only a little boy can. That was when I knew for certain
that the Swissy was the ultimate family dog. Of all of the Swissys
that I was getting to know, Copper was one of my favorites. It was
impressive to see such a big dog with such a gentle nature. Throw in
a toddler and that is a combination that will melt any heart.

We are just getting to know our 4 month old Swissy girl but, if I had
a standard to hold her to, Copper would be right at the top of the
list. Copper had a wonderful family and I hope we can be such a
family to our girl Riley. Losing a family member is not easy
especially one so dedicated. I was touched by Copper and I will make
sure to look for his star tonight.

All our best to your family.

[mezmerelda]

That is so sweet. I don't blame you for being proud.

Please stop making me tear up.

[Yeti_Girl]

Don't be sad. It made us very happy. He was ALWAYS the best behaved at the swissy events (for some reason unknown to us).

[bren]

Oh wow. This made me tear up too, but what a special tribute to Copper. There is absolutely no doubt he'll be remembered

[moondog]

See, everyone could knew how special he was, so awesome!!!

[ALDOGMOM]

What a wonderful tribute to him...

[Swissies4Me]

What a nice message. It's got to be nice to hear what an impact he made on people and what a great ambassador of the breed he was.

[Itsapyr]

That is great and definitely something to be proud of !!!

[sam.i.am]

Aww, that is so sweet. What a wonderful message.

[Baroooo]

That's quite the legacy. It speaks volumes of the kind of caretakers you were - swissies don't just come that way!

(Hmmm, legacy? I'm thinking of "L" names right now. That'll get added to the list)

[ToBScholarly]

I agree. It speaks as much to Copper's family as it does to Copper himself.

You guys are wonderful.

[rudyandjjs_mom]

Aww.. made me tear up too but all of you should know by now it doesn't take much for me to tear up. Copper was a special Swissy cared for by a very special family. I'm so happy she took the time to write you that note. A lot of people who read your memorial on the breeder's site may remember him and comment about him but it is so wonderful that they took the time to write you to let you know. Awesome! You should be a proud mama...

[Cole's Mom]

What a nice thing to read. You have ever right to be proud.

[Swissy Mom]

That is such a wonderful message. I'm so glad they sent it to you. You should absolutely be proud of that kind of legacy and of yourself for helping Copper to become such a wonderful boy.

[Myzoocrew7]

That made me tear up too, but then again, I'm an emotional mess lately. So wonderful that someone took the time to write a note and that the breeder shared it with you!

[krb0471]

How great that another family wrote about their experience seeing him! It is so nice to hear from another person how awesome your dog is.

[Truman's Mom]

That must have warmed your heart to read that. How sweet of them to write and I must concur - Copper was an amazing boy and I still tear up thinking about him.

[leomom]

I agree, what a wonderful testament to Copper and his family! That was a lovely note and warmed my heart that someone took the time to say something so nice.

[Lora]

What an awesome letter for her to write. I would be beaming proud!

I need to stop with the tears already!

[NickandNora'smom]

That is very sweet and I'm so glad they sent it to you. Copper was a very special boy. And I'll deny that I just wiped the tears off my face, really it's allergies...