Saturday, 12 January 2008 Waverly Chapel, Santa Ana, California
I first met Herkey like so many others - through Great Danes. Twenty years ago I showed up on her front doorstep with our first Great Dane pup "Tess" for aftercare...on a Tuesday. Herkey was the GrandDam of ear aftercare and folks would drive long and far for her expertice. Those Tuesdays remained a time honored ritual and tradition - long after ears were up and standing.
I remember those Tuesdays were where I caught glimpses of how special Herkey really was and will always remain. Herk's home was always busy with friends and customers who would spend hours talking, laughing, and maybe a famous bloody mary or two! For me it was more - it was about learning.
Learning about what passion and committment were really all about. I watched Herk on Tuesdays and at dog shows...always in awe as she cultivated newcomers and oldtimers alike with her positive enthusiasm, sportsmanship and her passion for life and Great Danes. She was always infectious. For me it was the Great Dane - especially Anadane.
Herkey encouraged me to show Tess and the rest is history. Handlers come and go, Herk will be with me and many others forever.
I can honestly say that I am a better woman, both personnally and professionally, because of Herkey. Her wise advice was always right on, whether it be four-legged or two-legged. I am a better wife, daughter, friend, sportsman, exhibitor, breeder and military officer because of Herkey. Her values, ethics and integrity continue to serve.
Herkey would always tell me that we live on through our generations. That your foundation must be solid, stay true to yourself and your committments, that fads come and go - never be swayed. That our responsibility continues long after we are gone.
You must have noticed the Great Danes here today...they honor Herkey. They are the Alpha and the Omega. Sassy, Shelby & Soliel are the last litter we co-bred and born in Herk's home. Kobe the little brindle pup is the last litter we co-bred while Herk was still alive. They honor her 60 plus years of dedication and committment to the breed. She lives on through her Anadane.
Herkey's dedicated following is impressive, those who believe in Herk and her passion. As her partner I will stay true to her and all that she blessed me with - never to sway. She will always be a part of my life leading me and guiding me in all facetts and in everything I do. Her love and friendship is a huge gift and blessing that will always be honored and cherished.
It is with great love and affection that I say to you Herkey Mahalo, Aloha & God Speed my friend! Susan
CH Anadane's Pa'a Lima Lanakila AOM 25 Oct 2001 - 03Dec 2010
Aloha Kila
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BISS CH Tesigor's Benevolent Beau AOM 20 May 1999 - Oct 2010 Top Twenty 2003
Aloha BB
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"BB" DOB: 20 May 1999 ~ Top Twenty 2002 ~ BISS ~ ~Multiple Group Placements & Wins ~ ~ All Points From Bred-By-Exhibitor Class ~ ~ Handled By Susan Richards & Mort Evans~ ~ Owners/Breeders ~ Susan & Albert Richards Carole & Dick Horton
19 Jan 03-Ventura County Dog Fanciers Assoc.-Judge: Evie Sullivan-Class: Breed-BOB 18 Jan 03-San Fernando KC-Judge: Frandel Brown-Class: Breed-BOB 13 Dec 02-Shoreline Dog Fanciers Assoc-Judge: Robert D Smith-Class: Breed-BOB 30 Nov 02-Yuma KC-Judge: Chick Herendeen-Class: Breed-BOB 03 Nov 02-Antelope Valley KC-Judge: Beatrice Goodman-Class: Breed-BOB 03 Nov 02-Antelope Valley KC-Judge: Stuart R Rogell-Working Group 3 29 Jun 02-Shoreline Dog Fanciers Assoc-Judge: Dr Ronald Spritzer-Class: Breed-BOS 16 June 02-Bahia Sur KC-Judge: John P Wade-Class: Breed-BOS 02 Jun 02-KC of Pasadena-Judge: Dr Alvin Krause-Class: Breed-BOS 01 Jun 02-KC of Pasadena-Judge: Bettie Krause-Class: Breed-BOB 27 May 02-San Fernando KC-Judge: Evie Sullivan-Class: Breed-BOS 19 May 02-Del Sur KC-Judge: Jeanne Zuver-Class: Breed-BOB 04 May 02-Rio Hondo KC-Judge: Chris Walkowicz-Class: Breed-BOS 03 Mar 02-Superstition KC, Inc.-Judge: Pamela Foulk-Class: Breed-BOB 24 Feb 02-Silver Bay KC-Judge: John T Connolly-Class: Breed-BOB 24 Feb 02 Silver Bay KC-Judge: Madeleine Fish-Working Group 1 23 Feb 02-Silver Bay KC-Judge: Dr. Roger Pritchard-Class: Breed-BOB 23 Feb 02-Silver Bay KC-Judge: Dr. Roger Pritchard-Working Group 1 19 Jan 02-Great Dane Club of Tucson, Inc. Specialty Show-Judge: Marilyn Riggins-Class: Breed-BOS 01 Jan 02-KC of Pam Springs-Judge: Beverly Bonadonna-Vics-Class: Breed-BOB 12 Aug 01-South Bay KC-Judge: Robert D Smith-Class: Breed-BOB 09 Jun 01-Great Dane Club of California Specialty Show-Judge: Sheila DiNardo-Class: Breed-BOB/BISS 25 May 01-Los Encinos KC, Inc.-Judge: Mari Hayhurst-Class: Breed-BOB 13 May 01-Apple Valley KC-Judge: Elaine Young-Class: Breed-BOB 28 Apr 01-Lake Mathews KC, Inc.-Judge: Robert Edison-BOS 01 Oct 00-KC of Riverside-Judge: Marjorie Knapp-Class: Breed-BOB 01 Oct 00-KC of Riverside-Judge: Majorie Knapp-Working Group 2 30 Sep 00-KC of Riverside-Judge: Sondra Joy Esporite-Working Group 3 30 Sep 00-KC of Riverside-Judge: Sondra Joy Esporite-Class: Bred By-WD/BW/BOB 3 PT Major Finished 24 Sep 00-Santa Ana Valley KC, Inc.-Judge: Ronald Menaker-Class: Bred By-RWD 23 Sep 00-Santa Ana Valley KC, Inc.-Judge: Donald Carmody-Class: Bred By-RWD 20 Aug 00-Malibu KC-Judge: Jane Ann Anderson-Class: Bred By-WD/BW 19 Aug 00-Malibu KC-Judge: Paula Nykiel-Class: Bred By-RWD 30 Jul 00-Santa Barbara KC, Inc.-Judge: Joseph E Gregory-Class: Bred By-WD 29 Jul 00-Lompoc Valley KC, Inc.-Judge: Mrs. William (Vernelle) Kendrick-Class: Bred By-WB/BW 28 Jul 00-Lompoc Valley KC, Inc.-Judge: Eileen Pimlott-Class: Bred By-RWD 29 May 00-Los Encinos KC, Inc.-Judge: Cres Farrow MD-Class: Bred By-WD/BW 21 May 00-Del Sur KC, Inc.-Judge Madeline Fish-Class: Bred By-RWD 20 May 00-Cabrillo KC-Judge: Kimberly Ann Meredith-Best Bred By Exhibitor/Bred By Exhibitor Working Group ! 19 May 00-Great Dane Club of San Diego Specialty-Judge: Jane Treiber-Class: Bred By-WD/BW 4 PT Major 30 Apr 00-Lake Mathews KC,Inc.-Judge: Cathy De La Garza-Class: Bred By-RWD 02 Apr 00-Kern County KC, Inc.-Judge: Nancy Liebes-Class: Bred By-WD
CH Tesigor's Ruffles N'Flourishes 30 May 1999 - 16 June 2009
Aloha Dottie
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"Dottie" DOB: 20 May 1999 ~ Owner Handled Susan Richards~ & ~ Handled By Doug Toomey~ ~ Owners/Breeders ~ Susan & Putt Richards Carole & Dick Horton
06 Nov 05-Great Dane Club Of Hawaii Specialty Show-Judge: Evie Sullivan-Class: Veteran-BW 28 Sep 03-Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers-Judge: Edmund Jamison Kauffman-Class: Open-WB/BW/BOB 5 Major 27 Sep 03-Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers-Judge: Mildred K Bryant Class: Open-WB 3 PT Major 17 Aug 03-West Oahu KC-Judge: Arleen K Davis-Class: Open-WB/BW/BOS 3 Pt Major 16 Aug 03-West Oahu KC-Judge: Diane Taylor-Class: Open-WB/BW/BOS 3 PT Major 12 Apr 03-Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers-Judge: James Frederikson-Class: Open-WB/BOB 3 PT Major 13 Apr 03-Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers-Judge: Monica Pinsker-Class: Open-WB/BOS
Anadane's Sweet Caroline 30 May 1998 - 12 Mar 2009
02 Oct 05-Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers-Judge: Kathleen Steen-Class: Open-WB/BW 03 Sep 05-Hawaiian KC-Judge: Dr G C Pental-Class: Bred By-WB/BW/BOB 20 Aug 05-West Oahu KC-Judge: Irene Biven-Class: Open-RWB 21 Aug 05-West Oahu KC-Judge: Edd Biven-Class: Open-RWB 17 Apr 05-Windward Dog Fanciers Assoc-Judge: Paula Hartinger-Class: Bred By-RWB 23 Jan 05-West Oahu KC-Judge: Wendye Naomi Slatyer-Class: Bred By-WB/BW/BOB 4 PT Major 22 Jan 05-West Oahu KC-Judge: Peggy Gutierrez Otero-Class; Bred By-WB/BW/BOB 4 PT Major 30 Oct 04-Great Dane Club of Hawaii-Judge: Dr Peter Emily-Class: Bred BY-WB/BW/BOS 3 PT Major 08 Nov 03-Great Dane Club of Hawaii-Judge: Chris Yamaoak-Class: Bred By-WB/BW
