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All breeders lose dogs, it’s a part of being involved in the fancy. Not all the dogs we have lost on on this page however, they all touched us,
 leaving their mark on our lives forever...
these ones below were just especially painful.

Cherished Memories of Mercer

Mercer’s Hocus Pocus OFA

Te’ Te’ your sudden loss was so very
 disappointing, words just cannot express
 our sorrow. Your beauty and mischievous
 grin were a shining light here at Mercer,
that will never be replaced... you have fun
 now, the brothers are again reunited.

Time cannot steal the treasures
That we carry in our hearts,
Nor dim the shining thoughts
Our cherished past imparts.
~ Anonymous

Mercer’s As Good As It Gets OFA

Sometimes....life just throws you a curve ball.

Wanting to help a neighbor with her “sick” puppy...she carried it to my home and set it down and before I could say anything our Ty was nose to nose with what turned out to be a puppy with parvo. Ty had his vaccinations, we did not worry much but he did get slightly sick in the coming week.  This dog showed in our area, at his futurity (got wood!) and his Maturity, he earned points in Canada...he had a fan club.  .

What we couldn’t figure out was why Ty never seemed to put on weight. Taking the advice of some internet friends I went to my vet and had Ty’s kidney function tested. My vet was astounded....and I quote “Linda, the only reason this dog is still alive and walking around is because of his love for you and your care of him” Ty’s kidneys had been scarred and damaged by that encounter with parvo at 16 weeks of age....he lived 3 years with this damage and never gave us any indication.  Ty died quietly in my arms less than a week after diagnoses. Please be careful with your actions...