Hi Everyone,
Unfortunately I have the very sad task of informing you all of the sudden death of R.T.Ch Monterey Field Twist (Imp NZ) AD ET
Those of you who attended the Benalla Easter trials would have seen Twist there with Alan Bartram, competing in All Age, and being pickup dog for Alan during his judging of two of the stakes.
Twist had a wonderful time during his stay in Victoria, enjoying playing with the Eltringham dogs, and being his usual robust self at the trials. Today, Alan and Twist were to come home to W.A. but this morning Alan found Twist had died in his sleep during the night. His head was resting on his paws just as if he was in a peaceful sleep.
Alan is devastated of course, and had the difficult task of flying home with an empty crate. Twist's owners, Norma Turner and Jean & Dave Henderson are very upset to lose such a great Golden Retriever, and the whole of the Retrieving fraternity in W.A. are in shock at the loss of such a vibrant and loved retriever.
I am sure all of us feel deeply for Alan, who has loved, cajoled and trialed Twist through to his Champion title, and to his owners Norma, Jean & Dave, and I will pass on any condolences from members of this site to them.
Kerry