A
tribute to Brian Baxter,
who died on March 17 2002
IT
WAS on a trip to France many years ago that Brian and Barbara
(his wife) first came across a Briard. It was love at first
sight. On his return to Bristol he sought out breeders. His
first Briard, Hartswelin Moon Maiden, was to be purely a pet,
he had no intention of showing; however he was persuaded to
enter a local show. It was here that the first red rosette
was won under breed specialist Chris James - this was to be
the first of many. From that moment on Brian became deeply
involved in the world of showing.
His affix showed quite clearly his love for his family in
that it comprised part of this daughter’s name, Natasha
and part of his son’s name, Nathaniel - Tashneil. He
bred a number of litters and his puppies were very successful
in the ring, his most recent accolade being with Tashneil
Forest Tango who received the dog ticket at the British Briard
Championship Club show last December under Jan Wilson.
Brian gave so much back, not only to his breed, the Briard,
but to many others. He assisted in the running of ringcraft
classes at Rusking Hall, Bristol, was Chairman of the Bristol
and District Dog Club and as a Committee Member of the Briard
Association also looked after all the Club trophies.
He helped and assisted many people with their dogs and showed
not only his Briards but handled Great Danes, Boxers, Finnish
Lapphunds and many others. He and Barbara recently returned
from a trip to Australia where he accompanied Chris Cray who
was judging in that country. One of his dogs was the first
in Bristol to give blood to another dog and from this grew
the Holly Appeal, spearheaded by Brian and Barbara.
Brian ran his own business and it was at work that he fell
from scaffolding causing brain damage from which he never
recovered. His closest companion for over 33 years was his
wife Barbara, and to her and his two children we offer our
heartfelt condolences.
Reyna G Knight (Mrs)
Tom Jacobs
OUR
DOGS is sorry to record the death of Mr Tom Jacobs, Treasurer
of the Coloured Bull Terrier Club. We extend our sincere condolences
to all who knew him; he will be sadly missed.
Margaret Sanders
Veteran
long Haired dachshund judge and breeder, Margaret Sanders,
has sadly died at the age of 77.
A familiar feature on the competition circuit for more than
40 years, Margaret's legacy is the Sandwell's line which has
produced - and will hopefully continue to produce - fine examples
of the long-Haired dachshund breed.
'Although she hadn't been well for some time, her death came
as a terrible shock,' says Margaret's husband Mike Sanders.
'I have been very moved, though, to receive so many cards
and letters from her friends in the dog world and I would
like to take this opportunity to thank all those people for
their kind, and much appreciated, support.'
As well as her husband of 52 years, Margaret leaves behind
one son, three granddaughters and one great-grandson.
