TED

June 6 1996 – July 19 2005

 A/C CH Bastion’s Ruff Rider O’Waters OA CD ROM

 Ted was full of life, and he shared his vitality and strength freely with his family and friends.  His accomplishments are legendary, with titles and certificates in conformation, agility, obedience, therapy, and herding, and his character was impeccable.  Ted was taken from us not by some insidious disease but by a benign tumor or aneurysm that caused a hematoma that ruptured his spleen – he was active and sound and fit right to the end – a blessing for him as he never had to suffer the indignities of old age.  Our fondest wish is that he has passed on his glorious good health, stamina, and soundness to his wonderful offspring.

 With the true spirit of a working dog, Ted continues to contribute to the breed by fighting cancer through the newly established “Ted’s Fund” at the Bullmastiff Wellness Foundation.

“But you were something more than young and sweet and fair, and the long year remembers you.”