Multi BISS Shepherdsway Wovoka of Snowolf
28/04/96 - 9/08/08
Top Stud Dog (UK) 2002, 2003, 2005, 2009
Alaskan Malamute Club of the UK Top Stud Dog 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
Sire: Malsabout Golden Dream of Highnoons Dam: Eastern Hill Coldfoot Chanel at Shepherdsway
Timber was just simply our 'once-in-a-lifetime' dog, and the dog that changed our lives.
From his arrival home with us at 7½ weeks to his passing age 12½ years, he lived every moment of his life to the full with an intelligence, vigour and humour that is hard to describe unless you met him. He was an unforgettable dog.
As a puppy, 'naughty' does not even begin to describe the antics he got up to and he retained that puppy-like demeanour all his life.........there was never a dull moment with Timber around! He had a cheeky sideways look & smile that he would give us when he was just about to do something naughty or, as was more often the case, when he had just been captured after doing something naughty. He was very vocal and always had a comment to add about everything!
A big clown, he was always looking to be the centre of attention, which is probably why he loved the show ring so much. He just adored showing off, getting everyone's attention and then being applauded. Whenever he won a best of breed he just couldn't wait to get in the group ring and perform.........he knew there would be more applause.
During his whole show career spanning 12 years he was one of the most successful dogs of his time and remains the only UK Malamute to have won major awards under UK, USA & Canadian breed specialist judges. A mulitple best of breed winner & working group placer, as well as 3 x BISS, 4 x BVISS he was always handled by me and we had an absolute ball together. He won his first championship show Best of Breed age 3 years with a Group 3 placement and his last age 11 years. He was a dog that just kept looking better with age. At 11½ years of age he won the Dog World Veteran stakes and in March 2008 he won Best Veteran dog at Crufts championship show........he was an absolute star.
A light has gone out in our lives and he has taken a huge part of us with him that cannot be replaced. Life will never be the same.
Sleep tight baby T, we just miss you so much.
Below: winning Best In Show from the veteran class at the 2003 AMCUK show under UK breed specialist judge Barbara Stanier.
We allowed Timber to be used only very selectively at stud and he consistently passed on his own qualities of exceptional type, construction & temperament to his kid's. He was the breed's Top Stud dog in the UK from 2002 to 2005 & 2009, and the AMCUK Top Sire 2003/04/05/06/08. We are very proud of all his offspring, who carry on his great legacy, and we are blessed to have his kid's and grand-kid's here at Snowolf.
Below are two of my favourite pictures of Timber age 10 years
Below: Winning a CC & Best of Breed age 10 years under UK breed specialist judge Jill Broadberry
Best of Breed & a Group short-list age 9 yrs - East Of England Championship Show 05
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Left:
Timber age 8 weeks
Right:
He always was a BIG help in the garden.
Of course we do not let our dogs on the furniture!
Below: First Christmas in the snow, age 8 mths
Winning Best Puppy in Breed age 6 months
(photo Martin Leigh)
5 months old
In harness he was focused and hard working; he always gave everything he had. He helped train all of our younger dogs and his son Wookie, now a veteran himself, remains a great lead dog for me today.
Below winning Best Dog & Best Veteran Darlington Championship Show 2006...........
Photograph:
Linda Charles
(Copyright)
.............& then Veteran Working Group 3 -
Photo Kevin Hughes
Above: Relaxing with Riga
Below: Timber on his 11th Birthday
