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Riverdance Lyrene Allstar
"Florence"
(Amberland Aden x Riverdance Sugared
Almond)
02/1/2006
- 23/9/2020

So very sad to learn that Gerard Monen
has lost his last golden. Gerard and his late wife Charmian, gave loving
homes to three Riverdance goldens, Sultan, Hector and Florence. Yesterday
he gave sleep to Florence (Riverdance Lyrene Allstar) who would have been
15 years old on 2nd Jan next. Florence at one time was to stay with us, we
kept Delia out of that litter. Florence had a wonderful full dark golden
coat and was a real stunner - the photo is of her at 5 weeks old shows
this, she was the last to go of Lulu's litter of nine. Run free Flo with
your 8 siblings and the rest of the Riverdance gang. XXX

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Riverdance Lady Annabel
"Kerry"

Riverdance Lady Annabel
(Amberland Aden x Riverdance Sugared Almondt)
02/1/2006
- 10/3/2020
Kerry went to live in Swords, Dublin with Gerard and Karin Murphy she
was
given a full and happy life with the whole family and she will be greatly
missed.
She is now free to run with her mother Lulu and seven of her eight
siblings. Sleep
well little girl.
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Riverdance Lady Antonia
"Connie"
Riverdance Lady Antonia
(Amberland Aden x Riverdance Sugared Almondt)
02/1/2006
- March 2019
Connie went to live in Dublin with Raymond and Etain Murphy she was an
important
member of the family loved by all but especially with the children and
grandchildren.
She had a full and happy life with them, run free beautiful girl.

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"Max"

Sh Ch Riverdance Dot Matrix Jun Ch
(GB Sh Ch Shardanell All That Jazz KCJW x Riverdance Liquorice Allsort)
2/11/2008 -
9/9/2019
Max was taken from us so suddenly he meant so much to us as a fun
loving member of our kennel. We spent years carefully selecting
stud dogs that would give us the type we wanted, he goes six generations
back to our Quillan
and Sassie, both grandchildren of a much admired Muskan Most Likely.
He will leave an enormous void in our lives - his character, temperament
and looks can be seen in the many litters of puppies he sired. His brother
Kirk
will miss him, they were never apart.. Run free handsome boy
You will forever be in our hearts.
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'Hector'

Riverdance Larry Adler
(Amberland Aden x Riverdance Sugared Almondt)
02/1/2006
- 10/10/2019
Our good friend Gerard
Monen informed us that Hector 'Riverdance Larry Adler' had passed away in
his sleep aged almost 14 years. Gerard and his late wife Charmian gave a
loving, caring home to three of our goldens and he will be very much
missed by Gerard. RIP Hector now with his siblings Delia, Annie, Luca and
Woodie.
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'Neb'

Riverdance Dites Moi
(GB Sh Ch Shardanell All That
Jazz KCJW x Riverdance Liquorice Allsort)
2/11/2008 -
5/4/2019
Neb owned by Pat's brother Richard lived close enough to be able to
regularly join in our walks to Rossbeigh Strand.
He was a faithful, loving friend and companion to Richard and to say he
will be missed is an understatement.
He is buried next to his mother Delia under the apple tree, sleep tight
Neb!
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'Woodie'

Riverdance Louis Armstrong
(Amberland Aden x Riverdance Sugared Almondt)
02/1/2006
- 18/01/2019
Woodie was one in a litter of nine from Lulu he was so handsome with
his darker coat. He had a fabulous
life living with the McHugh family in Wicklow, his owners describe him as
being a gentleman and a
joy to live with. He has joined his sisters Delia, Annie and Luca -
run free handsome boy!
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'Delia'
Riverdance Liquorice Allsort
(Amberland Aden x Riverdance Sugared Almondt)
02/1/2006 - 25/08/2016

We continue to miss our little Delia she left us far too soon but she will
never be forgotten
her sons Kirk and Max provide us with constant reminders of her bubbly,
cheeky personality
which shines through them. She joins her two sisters Annie and Luca
and her brother Woodie
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'Sultan'
Riverdance Sorcerer's Apprentice
(GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax KCJW x Riverdance String Quintet)
30/4/2002 - 2/11/2017

Our good friends Charmian and Gerard Monen had to give sleep to Sultan
aka Riverdance Sorcerer's Apprentice (Sh Ch Amberland Ajax x Riverdance
String Quintet).
Sultan reached the grand age of 15.5 yrs. He will be sorely missed.
Ironically his grandmother, our Sassie died on the same day 10 years ago,
it was also the 9th birthday of our Kirk and Max, 2nd November a date not to
forget.
RIP Sultan you were the last survivor of Ajax's offspring. Our thoughts are
with Charmian and Gerard.
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'Lulu'
Riverdance Sugared Almond
(GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax KCJW x Riverdance String Quintet)
30/4/2002 -
7/5/2016

Lulu was such an important girl in our kennel, she lived with the
Riverdance pack of nine
she was our 'water girl' swimming at every possible opportunity. She
gave us a
wonderful litter of nine pups, keeping her and Jim, from the litter, and
later on Jack when he returned.
Lulu was fit and active until the week she died, going daily with the
younger ones to the
daily walk at Rossbeigh. She celebrated her 14th birthday with a
visit to her brother Sultan
but sadly one week later we had to let her go. We miss you Lulu
thank you for sharing your
long life with us, you'll never be forgotten and for giving us such
wonderful progeny. RIP little one!
'Millie'
Riverdance Shaking Aspen
(GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax KCJW x Riverdance String Quintet)
30/4/2002 -
2015

Millie owned and loved by Catherine and Peter Desmond lived in Co Cork
She was given a happy life by the whole family, RIP lovely girl.
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'Jack'
Riverdance Solar Apollo
(GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax KCJW x Riverdance String Quintet)
30/4/2002 - 21/8/2015

So sad to lose Jack - the gentlest and most
sociable of all dogs we have ever
had, he will be missed so much - his personality was huge. RIP our Big
Jack!
'Jack' came back to us from his first home when he was six months old, he
quickly fitted back into the routine of the kennel and established himself as
everyone's best friend. He is the gentlest and softest of boys with not an
ounce of malice in him, although he was not planned to be with us we quickly
decided we should keep him - just because he is such a nice boy. Jack
liked nothing better than to play with our puppies gently teaching them how to
playfight - he had without doubt the most perfect of temperaments and in his 13+
years we never ever saw him show any aggression at all - we will miss you old
pal but never ever forget you.
'Luca'
Riverdance Lucy Acrobat
(Amberland Aden x Riverdance Sugared Almond)
2/1/2006 - 13/5/2014

Luca belonged to the whole Sheehan family, Mark,
Michelle
Alex and Evan she let a fantastic life with daily beach walks
and was included in all of the family's activities. Mark and
Michelle's two children arrived after Luca and they have
grown up with her there. Luca's sister Annie was 'taken
in' by Mark and Michelle and sadly she died three years ago
from bloat. We cannot imagine the void left by Annie and
now Luca. Rest in Peace girls together again now!
'Jim'
Riverdance Saxon Archer
(GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax x Riverdance
String Quintet)
30/4/02 - 29/4/2015
KCBVA Hip Score 5:3

Jim sadly succumbed and was given sleep as we didn't want him to have
any suffering, he was a lively and loving dog
never a step away from his brother Jack or his sister Lulu, his colouring
brought many admirers. He joins his father Ajax
and mother Sofie and will rest very peacefully under the apple trees.
Run free our dark boy you'll always be loved!
'Henry'
Riverdance Status Quo
(Shinehill Party
Politics at Riverdance x Kidston Weeping Willow at Riverdance)
29/4/99 - 1/4/14

Henry was owned and loved by Emma and Christoph Thoenissen he
sadly was given sleep
on the 1st April less than one month short of his fifteenth birthday
- he led a full and happy
life much of it with his kennel mate Arthur, the Newfoundland.
Born in Somerset he moved
to Scotland and then lived for a number of years in New Zealand.
In 2013 he returned to the
UK with the family and settled in Derbyshire, Henry was the last of
our 'S' & 'Q' litter
(after Sassie and Quillan). It is a sad time for his family
but they have some wonderful memories
of Henry. Run free handsome boy with your siblings, Barney,
Barney, Wink, Sofie, Bruno and Ollie - RIP!
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'Ellie'
Riverdance Showery April
30/4/2002 - 26/3/2014
(GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax x Riverdance String Quintet)

Ellie was owned and loved by Caroline Brouder, Ellie was
Caroline's constant companion and together they raised two
litters of beautiful puppies. Ellie was a regular visitor to
Riverdance and she loved nothing better than running with
her brothers and sisters Jack, Jim and Lulu particularly
visiting our local beach. We will all miss Ellie's gentle and
affectionate nature run free beautiful girl. At Caroline's request
we readily agreed for Ellie's ashes to be buried alongside
her mother Sofie. RIP sweet Ellie.
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'Ollie'
Riverdance Star Quality
(Shinehill Party
Politics at Riverdance x Kidston Weeping Willow at Riverdance)
29/4/99 - 6/2/14

We were sad to hear from the Wood family that Ollie was PTS two
months before his fifteenth birthday. Ollie was a special dog and
led a full and happy life sharing in all of the activities of the family
right to the end. He was a dog blood donor and his blood saved the
lives of others. Ollie will be missed by his family Sara, Richard, Abi
and Chris. Run free lovely boy!
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'Annie'
Riverdance Latchkey Annie
(Amberland Aden x
Riverdance Sugared Almond)
2/01/2006 - 4/09/12

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Annie didn't have the
best of starts she went to her first home which didn't work out for her.
Mark and Michelle Sheehan had Annie's sister Luca six months earlier and
welcomed Annie into their home in Co Waterford. Annie had a
wonderful life with Mark and Michelle and enjoyed daily walks on the beach
with her sister. Annie and Luca were thrilled to welcome the arrival
of both of Mark and Michelle's children Alex and Evan. Annie
succumbed to 'bloat' and despite every effort she didn't make it. We
are so sorry but at the same time so grateful for Michelle and Mark's
kindness in giving Annie one of the best possible homes and making her
short life so happy. We wish we could take away their hurt but it
will fade in time and be replaced with all of the happy memories of Annie.
Run free little girl! |
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'Bruno'
Riverdance Seismic Quake
(Shinehill Party
Politics at Riverdance x Kidston Weeping Willow at Riverdance)
29/4/99 - 28/12/11

Bruno was the
largest of Sassie and Quillan's litter he went to live with Don and
Margaret Spottiswood in the New Forest where he had a fantastic life
- very much loved by his owners. He died peacefully four days
after his sister Sofie aged nearly thirteen. Rest well 'Gentle
Giant'!
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'Sofie'
Riverdance String Quintet
(Shinehill Party
Politics at Riverdance x Kidston Weeping Willow at Riverdance)
29/4/99 - 24/12/11
KCBVA Hip Score 5:5
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We bred Sofie from Quillan and
Sassie, planning to have a litter from her in due course, we mated
her to Sh Ch Amberland Ajax and continued our lines tying back into
the Muskan lines that we so admired. Sofie wasn't shown much,
again due to our location in the SW of Ireland, however she won a
Green Star and several Reserve Green Stars, she also won two Gundog
Groups at Open Shows. She produced three lovely brood bitches
who went on to whelp some fine pet and show puppies including
International and Show Champions. Sofie 'slipped away' on Christmas
Eve 2011 morning in her sleep, such a peaceful way to go for her but
a shock for us. She is at rest alongside her sister Wink who
died in October, her parents and uncle. Sleep well little girl
thank you for sharing your life with us, we will miss you!
Rest in peace.
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'Wink'
Riverdance Semi Quaver
(Shinehill Party
Politics at Riverdance x Kidston Weeping Willow at Riverdance)
29/4/99 - 20/10/11
KCBVA Hip Score 6:6

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Wink
was born in Somerset and came over to Ireland in 1999 with her
mother, father and sister.
Wink
had every reason not to be with us, because when she was born she
weighed only 185 grams (6ス ounces), but, typical of her spirit, she pulled
through and has rewarded us time and time again - she was a very,
very special dog. All of our kennel names have the first
letters of the dam and sire so in Wink's case this was S for
Sassie and Q for Quillan her 'Semi Quaver' seemed so right for
her!
Wink 'bubbled' from waking to going to bed
and was the first to play and chase. She brought laughter into
our lives and we are going to miss her greatly. Wink only
grew to the bottom of the 'standard' height - however as a puppy
she won BP at the prestigious 'St Patrick's Day' show in Dublin
and has won two Reserve Green Stars at Championship shows. This is Wink photographed
at 10 days of age alongside her sister Sofie - Wink was only half
the size - but twice the character! She rests under the
apple trees alongside her mother, father and uncle Harry.
Sleep well lovely girl we will always miss you but never forget
you, you will always be our bright star!
Click here to go to Wink's page
Message To My Master
The day you laid me down to sleep
you prayed to the Lord; my soul to keep
I know you had to send me on my way
but you sent me to a new; better; and much brighter day
You sent me home; to heaven above
where I知 cradled in God痴 arms; covered with His love
I understand what you did; you did out of love
and I値l return that love; from my
new home above
My sickness is gone; and I知 free here to roam
I run and play in the meadows; here in my new home
We play here by the Bridge; from morning to night
there is no rain here; just warm sunlight
I know you all miss me; I miss you all too
but I値l always be with you; whatever you do
Please wipe the tears; from your weeping eyes
by remembering the good times; from days gone by
When you look out; into the dark of night
I値l be that bright star; your guiding light
We値l meet again at the Bridge one day
when we値l walk in the light; together to stay
author anon
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'Caoimhe'
Riverdance Spring Azalea at Weisford
30/4/2002 - 27/3/2010
(GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax x Riverdance String Quintet)
Caoimhe was loved and owned by
Katherina Savage she paid us an enormous compliment by having one of our
puppies to in effect restart her kennel, Caoimhe was by far the prettiest
of our Sofie's litter. We were thrilled when, at her first show,
Caoimhe won the Reserve Green Star whilst we watched, she was only 6
months old. Under the Weisford affix Katherina lovingly
raised two litters of puppies from Caoimhe, from her first litter she bred Sh Ch Weisford Charlie's Chocolate Factory and she is showing two puppies
from her second litter. Caoimhe was a wonderful girl so gentle with
her puppies and with children and had a huge personality, she joins her
father, Ajax who died one month earlier, she is now free to run. We
are so sorry for Katherina, Anne and John, they tried so hard to
make her well - thank you for giving her a happy life, she was a credit to
you all.

'Caoimhe'
Riverdance Spring Azalea at Weisford |
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'Ajax'
GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax
3/10/1997 - 25/2/2010
(Muskan Most Likely x Amberland Ameneta)
Ajax sired almost 500 puppies and
passed onto them his wonderful temperament, Pat Arnold kept Ajax and his
brother Amberland Arrow (Rory), Rory did win one CC but sadly died
suddenly far too young. Ajax went on to be Pat's first Champion, he
is father to our Lulu, Jim and Jack and his lines have improved our stock
immensely and has also improved Irish Golden Retrievers, one of his
daughters Riverdance Spring Azalea has produced Irish Sh Ch Weisford
Charlie's Chocolate Factory.
Run free Ajax and Rory.
RIP

GB Sh Ch Amberland Ajax |
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'Barney'
Riverdance Secret Quarter
29/04/99 - 16/7/09
(Shinehill Party Politics at Riverdance x Kidston Weeping
Willow at Riverdance)

Barney aged six months
We were so sad to hear from Lucy and Damian Deakin and their three
children that they had lost Barney, at the all too young age of 10 years,
we feel so sorry for the whole family and remember all too well how three
year old Molly sat amongst Sassie and Quillan's litter and helped to
choose Barney, growing up with a golden retriever
is a wonderful experience and we can imagine the hurt that they feel.
Run free Barney, with your brother and parents. |
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Sassie, Harry and Quillan now together
photo taken in 1997
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'Quillan'
Shinehill Party Politics at Riverdance
(Shinehill Kings Ransom x Shinehill
Nikita)
3/3/94 - 9/3/08
KCBVA Hip Score 5:4

Quillan together with his litter brother Harry came to us in 1994 and
totally changed our lives very much for the better. Quillan enjoyed
showing but his show career was hindered by a cruciate injury, despite
that he won at top level in UK and in Ireland. With two Best in Show
awards and a Best Puppy in Show win he made us proud to own him. We
will forever be indebted to Liz and John Keene for letting us have our two
Shinehill boys. Quillan has left us with two of his daughters, three
grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He will never be forgotten.
Run free with Harry and Sassie.
click here to go to Quillan's page |
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'Harry'
Shinehill Press Call at Riverdance
(Shinehill Kings Ransom x Shinehill
Nikita)
3/3/94 - 28/1/08
KCBVA Hip Score 4:5

Harry was never
as glamorous in the ring as his brother but he did have his day winning a
number of good group places at large UK open shows, he and Quillan were a
remarkable and wonderful brace entry and they won many firsts at UK All
Breed Championship Shows, moving together in complete harmony (even
synchronising tail wagging was remarked on by one judge!) Harry was
one of the most gentle of dogs, forever a gentleman and liked nothing
better than to teach young puppies how to play, a role he did with all of
our puppies. His parting was typical of the boy - no fuss and
although he died very suddenly he was showing and probably feeling his age
and is now free - joining Sassie with whom he had a very close bond.
Good night sweet boy - run Harry run!
click here to go to Harry's Page
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'Sassie'
Kidston Weeping Willow at Riverdance
(Ch. Purbarn Xtra Thunderstorm KCJW x Kidston
Aphrodite KCJW)
6/11/95 - 2/11/07
KCBVA Hip Score 4:3

Sassie by name and most certainly
'Sassie' by nature! Our foundation bitch had more attitude than most
- she was undoubtedly the most affectionate member of our kennel.
She was the matriarch she liked nothing better than to give her two
daughters a morning wash as she did her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Sassie came to us via Margaret and Brian
Chapman and she couldn't have had a better start - her young father, only
just over one year old at Sassie's birth, was making his way in the ring
at the start of his illustrious career. Sassie's mum Shelley was a
'Cloud' (Muskan Most Likely) daughter and we intentionally went for this
line as we wanted to use Quillan, also a 'Cloud' grandson for our first
litter of puppies. Sassie had not been intensively campaigned in the
show ring, however she was well placed at UK Championship shows and in
Ireland has won a number of Green Stars, many with BOB. As a puppy
she achieved a RBPIS at seven months of age. We mated Sassie
with Quillan in 1999 and produced seven wonderful puppies - keeping Sofie
and Wink. We
will always be grateful to Brian and Margaret Chapman for letting us have
Sassie and along with 'Storm's owner Jenny Frankland - Mace for their help
and kindness over the years.
Sadly Sassie succumbed and she was reluctantly let go by us on 2nd
November 2007 four days before her twelfth birthday. Her passing leaves a massive void in our kennel, but
thankfully her children (Sofie and Wink) and her grandchildren (Jim, Jack
and Lulu) not to forget her great granddaughter Delia all are living
testimony to her qualities. Night Night Princess!!
Sassie has been joined by Harry,
Quillan and her parents Storm and Shellie and her sister Zoe - play well.
Click here to
go to Sassie's page
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and Sassie's son
'Barney'
Riverdance Sunshine Quay
(Shinehill Party Politics at Riverdance x Kidston Weeping Willow at Riverdance)
29/4/1999 - 7/9/2007

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Barney was owned and loved by Karen and Dale Ballard,
together with their three children Holly, Chloe and Bradley. He died
far too soon suddenly aged eight and he is so missed by the whole family.
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'Gemma'
Stolford Kalico
(Sh Ch Stolford
Likely Lad x Anstrome Aurora of Stolford)
29/4/1981 -
8/12/1993

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Gemma was a loyal and loving dog who liked
nothing better than to play with our young children, she never took to the
show ring but her personality made us fall in love with the breed.
She left an emptiness in our home after she died. |
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