"Turki" was a magnificent, handsome and regal example of what we always look for in a male. Owned and shown by Elizabeth Tokach, he caught my eye immediately when I first saw him at the Seattle Kennel Club show in the mid-80's. Having bred my first litter of a Cheerio line breeding, I needed to go out with my lovely girl from that breeding, MerriMac Ballroom Dancer or Blossom as we called her. Turki was the answer. He had the substance and was put together to perform. With the beautiful balance and movement along with the substance I needed in both, the combination was successful. The offspring of this breeding were both fabulous movers and of great form and substance. I couldn't have asked for more. Following this breeding I continued to breed to his sons with great results. I'm grateful to Liz and her boys.
"The Big Bopper " (a home run) was also known as "Big", but mostly "Bopper". "Bopper" was a magnificent specimen of our breed. He was regal, calm with a most loving demeanor. I can't say enough about this incredible male. In the show ring he was an absolute joy to move with. His floating graceful movement showed no sign of effort. He was of great substance with the angles requisite for his ground covering stride. He was built to defend and move his flock. We always felt safe with this wise sentry in our midst. He is still greatly missed.
Elizabeth was a lovely and true to type bitch with wonderful movement. Although she was never finished, she won two five point majors in one weekend over bitch specials . This was her first outing after having a litter so she was not in full show coat at the time. She was not finished because she really disliked the show process so was not made to go through it. She produced our dear Merrimac MVP's Solo Shot a.k.a. "Junior".
