Redcap Knight-in-gale over Canowindra

pedigree

Diva came to us in March 2005, as an eight week old puppy.  I had made the decision that I wanted to bring a puppy on and train it for the show ring.  Not confident enough to jump into breeding my own, I chose a puppy from the Redcap kennel as I was so pleased with Swagger.  Diva is officially, Redcap Knightin-Gale and I wanted to call her Flossie in order to reflect on my profession of nursing.  I was out-voted by husband, children and grandchildren alike.  So she stayed Diva – and is one. 

Diva’s show career got off to a flying start when at 6 months and 10 days she qualified for Crufts® in only her second show, under breed specialist Sally Kimber, by gaining third place in the Minor Puppy Bitch class.  She continued to be placed until the autumn and we went indoors.  Unfortunately, Diva hates indoor shows.  She humps her back and turns from a free moving girl into a close approximation of a sack of potatoes on a string.  I hadn’t the heart to enter her for Crufts, so she stayed home. 

During 2006, Diva did not regain her zest for showing even outdoors, so she officially retired from the ring.  She continues to go drag-hunting with Swagger and is a steady worker. She is also a vital part of the Canowindra pack.  A gentle natured girl and very obedient, she helps to teach manners and social interaction to all the Canowindra pups, not just her own.  Whenever anyone is feeling a bit out of sorts at Canowindra, Diva is always there to cuddle up to.  Diva is of course the mother of our new hopeful – Bryn.

Diva is also a favourite with the grandchildren.  They call her ‘our dog at Granny’s house’ as opposed to her son Kermit who is ‘our dog at our house’. 

Diva at 7 weeks old

Diva and her 3 day old pups

Diva relaxing now her babies have flown the nest!