Tribute

One of the biggest problems with dogs is that they do not live long enough. Today I'm sad to report the passing of Avanti vom Kartauserweiher, SchH 3, Kkl2, great-grandmother of our "N" puppies. She came to the USA from Germany as a baby, and spent her entire life at the Haus Reichenfels kennel in Texas where she earned her titles with her owner/handler Isabel Lambertz. Avanti made a large contribution to the world of German Shepherds through her progeny, and perhaps most especially by passing many of her strong and fine qualities to the DFA breeding colony through her daughter Cleo, and grandaughter Handy. Avanti was well beyond the age of 13, and still had plenty of "attitude!" No one who met her will ever forget her presence or strength of character. RIP Avanti. You will be missed. The photo displayed was taken in 1997 at the Caesar's Head lookout.