On this day "Heartbreak" lives up to her name, losing her is devastating and reminds me of the pain that brings many of you to me in the first place.   Every once in a while we are truly blessed with the presence of a very special little friend.   One that touches our life as no other, in fact reaches our very soul.    Heartbreak was a part of me, went everywhere I went and followed me with her eyes when she couldn't.

When my darling mother passed away, Heartbreak lay on her chest for two days keeping a vigil and gently ushering her into the next world.    When we had puppies in this house, Heartbreak would climb into the whelping box and play "midwife" to the mother and forthcoming litter, they all accepted her as an extension of me.    She would clean the mommies' eyes and do some of the digging or nesting.    Once the babies were born, she would clean them and curl up around them while mamma worked on the next one.    If we ever had a puppy with special needs, Heartbreak would stay right by them for most of the day, even give up her car rides.    She knew when I had a tough day and would lay close to my heart, wrapped in my arms.

My love for Heartbreak is what makes me who I am in the breeding and placement of my puppies.   I would wish for each of my clients a companion such as Heartbreak. My precious girl will be sadly missed.