Bridget had survived a snake bite, plus surgery just prior to her 10th birthday, before eventually succumbing to the ravages of old age at a little over 15 years of age.
She was the absolute best of brood bitches - always accommodating to the most handsome of suitors, an easy no-fuss whelper, plus a caring and meticulous mother to all of her babies from the three litters (one here at Oakridge) that she produced.
Whilst she had some impressive successes in the show ring, her true calling was motherhood - a role which she revelled in. Christine called her the "earth mother".
Her beautiful nature, lovely type with the absolute softest of expressions will carry on through her many successful offspring, as well as her grandchildren.
Condolences to Christine and Peter.
RIP Bridget.
I just know that you have gone to dog Heaven.