Boomer was..

Tenacious, confident, intelligent, tough, affectionate.

My first Champion.

The epitome of a Cairn Terrier taken to the utmost limits.

His performances in the show ring (good or bad)

were enjoyed both by the judges and spectators.

Don’t bother him with those placid rats at the end of the tunnel,

He only wanted the “real” hunt, the ones that fought back.

He was a big dog in a little body.

All who met him were drawn to his character.

The public adored him almost as much as I did.

He accomplished things that some “dog people” said couldn’t be done.

He would have accomplished greater things if my

road of life hadn’t been so full of holes.

He passed on his intelligence, attitude and

good looks to his daughter.

He taught students how good their dogs could be.

He taught students how to be better handlers.

He taught me more humility and patience then any human ever could.

He taught my son, Cody, invaluable lessons in life.

He comforted the people at the nursing homes.

He disciplined dogs that needed discipline.

He ruled the pack with an iron jaw.

He showed affection with the softness of a warm hug.

He hunted, swam, played, and performed with the zest of a terrier.

He guarded his home and pack with the determination of his Rottweiler buddies, Otis and Magoo.

He was my confidante, comforter and companion in life.

Even though his years were long, our time together seems too short.

Though many dogs have and will pass through my life,

he will always hold a place in my heart.

I know he will cross that rainbow bridge as he always was,

tail up, full of attitude and that spring in his step.

When it comes time for me to cross that bridge,

I know he’ll be at the front of the pack waiting for me

with his tail up and his bright eyes.

Thank you, Lord, for bringing this great little dog into my life.

Boomer’s Accomplishments

1993 - Companion Dog

1995* - Companion Dog Excellent

1995* - Champion

(*two titles in one year)

1997 - Novice Agility

Canine Good Citizen

Therapy Dog

Front and Finish Obedience Awards for being

one of the highest scoring Cairn Terriers in the Nation:

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2005 - Rally Novice (at 13 years old, three shows scoring over 97 each show)