We have been very fortunate to have shared our lives with some wonderful dogs and this page is a tribute to them.  We are sure they are all playing together at the Rainbow Bridge.........

Pictured at right and below is JOEL "Ch Bryndoain Rueben James" Our beloved Welshie - how my heart broke when we lost him in mid 1996, just 3 months shy of his 11th birthday.  Joel was that one in a million dog and I will always be grateful that I had him in my life.  I think he was the happiest dog I have ever known.

Joel as a young puppy

and at maturity

Joel was a great ambassador for the breed here in New Zealand, both in and out of the show ring.  He was a wonderful showman, a real glamour boy, often a real pain in the butt, selectively deaf when he chose to be, a multiple group & in show winner, but most of all, my best mate!

KEIRAN "Arista Galena's Gawain" Our first pointer who arrived in 1991 but sadly his life with us was only short and we lost him in 1994 due to ongoing health problems. The thing we often remember most about Keiran, was how happy he was when we brought Billie home in late 1992.  I'm sure he thought Billie was a present just for him!  Needless to say, they became firm friends.

ABBY "Totaradowns Penny" When I asked Neil what he wanted me to say about Abby on this page, his response was "She was cool" and I guess that about sums it up! Neil rescued Abby when she was a year old and they became inseparable - she only had eyes for him and was none too pleased when I came on the scene!  It took a while but she accepted me eventually (or she just allowed me to believe that she had.......) We lost Abby in 1994 to bone cancer at only 5 1/2 years old.

SONNY "Hennessy Sky's The Limit" Pictured here at around 4 months of age, Sonny was Sam's daughter from his only litter. She was a tough girl, to say the least, and endured much in her lifetime.  She wasn't a show girl so spent her days keeping the pointers in line! Sadly we lost her, due to her ongoing health problems,  in 2000 at 7 years of age.

SAM "Ch Tai Yuan Touch The Sky" 5th October 1990 - 2nd October 2001 Sam was Neil's best mate and long time companion.  A true "Saint" and a handsome showman - a real gentle giant who was well known for his kind & even disposition.  The last of our Saints, Sam is very much missed here at Braemac.

MARTY "Ch Pinerock Slap N Tickle" 20th May 1993 - 25th April 2004 Sire: Ch Pinerock Audacity Dam:  Pinerock Cloud Nine Our dear, kind, sweet Marty pictured here in 1996.  He was such a sweet and loving fellow who befriended everyone - he was just a nice person to know! Marty made his advertising debut, as a 10 year old,  in October 2003 in Rodd & Gunn's winter 2004 catalogue.  See some of Marty's pictures from the shoot here. Sadly, we lost Marty to Cushings Disease earlier this year, just a couple of months before he was due to star in his next Rodd & Gunn shoot. Blake took over Marty's role and is currently starring in the advertising on their website.

BILLIE "Ch Pinerock Tried N True" 18th November 1991 -  2nd September 2005 Sire: NZ Ch Stonebridgelees Starbuck (Imp UK) Dam:  Zerconia Honey Billie - what a dog and what a true gentle soul.  A gentleman of a dog - it was a privilege to share our lives with him.  Such a handsome boy, always friendly & tail wagging .  Billie came to us as an 11 month old pup and we are grateful for the 13 wonderful years we had with him.  Goodbye old man!