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Ann was born and raised in Devon, England and was always
very proud of being "A Pom" as she would put it! She migrated to Australia when her children were very young and settled in
Perth W.A. Where she started breeding quality German Shepherds under the "Zelia" prefix. Ann was also involved in dog
obedience and became an "Obedience Instructor" which she always enjoyed doing immensely!
Many years later Ann moved to
Sydney N.S.W. with her second husband John where I first met her at the local Dog Obedience Club. At that time she had just
lost her beloved old "Ben"(Ciderstone Azilian), but she was very proud if his lovely young son "Benson"(Zelia Fireflash),
that was a beautiful specimen of German Shepherd! Ann had previously broken her foot and could no longer run fast enough to
show her lovely shepherds, so Benson was never shown but sired quality puppies for Ann!
We soon became great friends and Ann and I spent countless
hours together talking about dogs and family, especially when we worked together in my "Pet Supplies" shop! Ann decided that
she wanted a black cocker "as a fun dog"! Nikita was born soon after and it was love at first sight! Both Ann and John were
soon bewitched by their new "child" and Nikita weaved her magic on the shepherds too. Ann would delight in telling me about
Nikita's great intelligence and character. Like when Nikita was a puppy she had a trolley full of toys, and knew of them all
by name! For example, Ann would tell her to "go get alligator" and that's what Nikita would bring to Ann.
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But Mum! taking a bath is like
hard work!
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What a job!
Ann took great pride and care in looking after
her dogs, even when they didn't appreciate all her hard work! This would have be one of her favourite photos!
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Ann's Favourite Things!
Nikita (the POOHBEAR)
Baby puppies!
Good Music
Seafood crepes
Rasberries
Good
Books
like "Harry Potter"
| Camera shy Ann teaching puppy to stand. |
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