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Av Jan-Erik Ek - 14 mars 2010 00:16

   On Tuesday 9th of this month I had to take my precious black Labrador dog Knockie (Thornbreaker's Postman's Knock), aged 13 1/2 years, to the vet to be put to sleep. This never gets any easier no matter how many times you've gone through it before. I remember when the litter which included Knockie was born and all the hopes and expectations that are always connected with a litter.


Knockie's parents were Ch Poolstead Political Agent and Ch Thornbreaker's Alice Springs. There were two bitches and, I believe, 6 dogs in the litter - this could easily be checked out but I've not bothered to do so. I think Knockie was the last one to go, and I do miss him. He was such a kind, easy going dog in every way.


He did not become an exceptional sire as he only ever sired one litter, but he did do some winning at shows. Photo above is of Knockie at the age of 21 months after having won the CC and BOB.


I remember taking him under the legendary Labrador breeder/judge Mrs Margie Cairns of Blaircourt fame. When she went over him I just got the impression she liked him but of course you can never be sure. Then in the competetion she didn't look his way at all and just as I thought the battle was lost she turned our way and pointed her finger towards first place. He got the CC which pleased me immensely. He eventually got another and then several second placings to the CC before I eventually gave up. I don't think Knockie was much bothered, he thought shows were pretty dull (due to all the second placings I'm sure!) and much prefered playing around at home and walking in the woods. He lived in the kitchen and like nearly all Labradors he was a keen observer of all food preperatio

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