Riken is in Doggy Heaven.

Riken

Age 16, December 30, 1993 - January 31, 2010

Nickname: Pretty, Rikee-Roo

It was a Sunday in February, 1994. I decided I wanted a Brittany pup. This was before marriage and kids. My Mom and Dad were with me along with my beautiful fiance. Riken was different from the other 7- week old pups in the litter. She was born without a tail and her nose was always on the ground. My Dad picked her out right away. I told the lady I would like that one and she said that this particular female would be $50 more due to being born without a tail.. This was a major defect but I still paid the extra $50.

A lot happened in that sixteen years. She celebrated that birthday just about exactly one month ago. She was there when I got married and when we had our first child and our second. She moved with us to several different houses. She outlived two other brittanies that we owned and were younger than her. She was wise and protective and full of life and spirit.

We loved her and she was a big part of our family. Riken had a tremendous heart and drive. She would hunt all day and be back the next day ready for more. She was great with kids and never displayed any kind of aggression to people.

We will miss her and will never forget her. God speed Riken. Rest in Peace.