Quosh Vom Drei Birkenzwinger

K Kl1 a Z normal

Sch H3 DNA Proven

In Germany

V Rated at the 2001, 2002 & 2003 Siegershows

In Australia

Breed Survey Class 1 a Z

Excellent Merit H Negative

C.D. C.D.X. A.D. J.D.

Quosh is the only German Import brought into Australia

to have achieved all of these titles

Bronze medallist - winner of winners – 2005 National

David O’Rourke Award for the Top Show & Obedience exhibit

Queensland 2005

Adashad German Shepherds are proud

To be have this beautiful dog in their home

In 2005 – the fantastic four a.k.a. Margaret, Steve, Eric & Natalie went to see the real deal – we visited Austria and Germany for the Siegershows. We met up with the Kampis and our sincerest thanks must go to them for their continued support and friendship – we are honoured to have them and their friends as our Austrian family.

The Kampis & Sasko (Quosh’s brother)

Eric Herson’s purpose in acquiring a dog with such an impeccable character was to further the working abilities of the German Shepherd Dog in anticipation of the S.V. ruling and introduction of the temperament test prior to survey. His enthusiastic approach to all forms of training is a joy to behold.

The Orange team in Austria

In 2007 Eric bestowed an incredible birthday gift to me, Quosh.

What a super surprise, a super dog from a super friend.

Here is Quosh making friends at a Fremantle Fun Day

Royal Show 2006

He put a smile on Sophia’s face

When the weather is HOT!!!!!! Swimming with the kids

Retired Sydney National – 2007

In April 2008, our beautiful boy was diagnosed with cancer.

He had surgery to remove a 3.5kg tumour after much soul-searching and

discussions with the vets and oncologists

we decided to give him a chance by scheduling chemotherapy even though we were very skeptical

we said Quosh’s happiness had to be paramount.

As always he came through with flying colours.

He was a star for the breed at Murdoch and never once did he show any signs of not wanting to go

We would put on his “Cancer Bandana” and he would trot off with his favourite nurses

– almost like a “play date”.

In October he was presented to Herr Seifert at our West Coast Challenge event

he went out and performed that one last time in the ring.

Herr Seifert had known Quosh as a young pup, owned his parents at one stage

and he had surveyed Quosh in Germany.

He was thrilled to see him again and it was hugs all round.

Only our closest friends were aware that Quosh had been sick.

People must have wondered why it was so emotional for us

as he ran around to the song “You’re my Best Friend”

What a tribute to this outstanding dog.

Our thanks to go to Steve Metcalfe, Peter Briggs and staff at the Applecross Vet Clinic,

Dr Ken Wyatt and the team in the Oncology Dept at Murdoch for their expertise

and support in helping to keep our boy well for those extra 36 weeks. Those precious weeks that enabled us to love him more and have him well for Christmas & New Year.

You see by these photographs how happy and healthy he was

Beachcombing June 2008

Christmas 2008

Then January 8^th he left this life for a better one,

As Elvis sang “Lord this time you gave me a mountain” his soul slipped away.

He left behind a very sad “Red Dog”, his soulmate and playmate – she grieves for him daily

and spends most of her day in all of his favourite places.

Rest well our darling Quosh – no dog was ever more loved than you

You are with us as we sleep and when we wake.

We all love and miss you – wait patiently at the “bridge” in a blink of an eye we will be together again.