Vanstaff Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Vale Murphy, Aust Champion Geordypride Keel Man CD RIPGoodbye Old Friend you will be sadly missed It is with the saddest of hearts I write to let you know that our beloved Murphy at the age of 14 passed away last night. Before he left this world he was surrounded by his grand kids especially the girls who have been watching over him He has joined his lifelong companion & partner in crime Bonnie who I’m sure has started bossing him in haven. Murphy was a handsome 16 & ½ inch mahogany brindle dog of fantastic athletic proportions strong in mind and body a pleasure to live with. He was happy to share our home with all his girls as well as Max Ben & Jack never coming to blows with anyone. This wonderful temperament has been passed on to his kids and grand kids. A big teddy bear and a great crowd pleaser who loved to show off given half a chance. A clown when it come to fly-ball a dog that didn’t believe in giving up his ball but would run along the outer circle of the ring with ball in mouth talking the Stafford Talk to who ever would listen! Usually getting a huge crowd applause. Shortly after he gained his show title, he also received his Companion Dog title, and was awarded the Dumbar medal. Only the 2nd Stafford in the ACT to receive this award Having the patience of an Angel when it comes to looking after the little ones, he was the best puppy sitter ever Misty & Dusty will miss you Murphy has only sired one litter with his best friend Bonny, Ch Rebelstaff Bonny Parker producing two Australian Champions: Ch Vanstaff Iron Lass & Ch Vanstaff Sand Piper Murphy with Bonny and their kids His Grand kids: Grand Champion Vanstaff Black Label Champion Vanstaff Iron Lass Great Grand kids: Grand Champion Vanstaff Black Jack CD Grand Chamion Majura Black Magic Vanstaff Bad Habbits Majura She’s Magic (France) half way to her French Title & her International Title Vanstaff Ulster Magic Great, Great Grand kids Ch Vanstaff Black Ice And the youngest Vanstaff Lack of Black RIP AUST Champion Geordypride Keel Man CD Breed : Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bred by : Geordypride Kennels Sire : Aust Grand CH BURTREE KING (IMP UK) S: Eng CH ALLENDALE KING (UK) S: Eng CH SKEAN DHU Adriana & Cary Van Kleeff Vanstaff Staffordshire Bull Terriers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I'm sorry for your loss and found it hard not to share a tear looking at Murphy's pics. RIP Murphy, run free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onfire Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 RIP Murphy. May you run free . I am sure we will all meet again, until then goodbye lovely boy. Cary & Eddie what a beautiful tribute to your boy. I am so sorry, it must be so hard for you both. Please take care I am thinking of you both lots of love Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 RIP Murphy I am so sorry for you loss... What a stunning boy he was, you must be so proud... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*jess* Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 What a gorgeous "Staffy Smile" What a beautiful tribute and what a amazing life he had with you, and you with him. Run free old boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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