(Ch Patapin Zercon Gem Man x Ch Reh-Pins Wired for Sound)
A Tribute To Stripe Of all the wonderful dogs at Patapin, Stripe stands out as having something extra special. She is an extreme girl, closely resembling her father, BPIS, multi group placing Can Ch. Patapin Zercon Gem Man. I retired her at five points, having made the hasty conclusion that she was just “too much” for most Judges. When Merlin arrived to be shown to a Canadian Championship, I brought Stripe out of retirement to accompany him in the ring as there is little minpin competition in my area. She had not been in a show ring for over six months but in just three weekends, with boundless enthusiasm and attitude to burn attained: a Group 2 under respected breeder Judge Wendy Maisey; a Group 2 under Judge Larry Kereluke; a Group 2 under Judge Don Fitzsimmons, a Group 1 under Judge Patricia Fitzsimmons and a group 4 under Judge Fred Heal. At her last show, a careless mistake on my part gave Stripe the opportunity to demonstrate her loyalty and courage. I arrived at the show and put three puppies into an x-pen. I left Stripe in her crate in the van with the door to the van open and asked my neighbors to keep an eye on the puppies. I then went to get my armbands. While I was waiting in the line, someone ran up and shouted that Stripe had managed to get out of her crate. I ran back frantically and found Stripe standing in front of the puppy pen. She ran up to me wagging her tail like she was proud of herself. A small crowd had gathered and several people told me that Stripe had jumped out of her crate and immediately ran off three people who were admiring the puppies. She then stood there and wouldn't let anyone approach their pen until I returned. Stripe then walked into the ring taking a group fourth like she owned the world! Now that Merlin has finished his Canadian Championship, Stripe is re-entering retirement to make way for the new Patapin Prospects. July 10, 2003   Stripe, who has never been bred, is practicing for her big opportunity. She is in heaven when she nurses her 18 week old adoptees! January 23, 2004 Sire Can Ch Patapin Zercon Gem Man Sire Can Ch Patapin Proud Survivor Sire Am/Can Ch Marlex Mucho Macho Dam Can Ch Harlow Crimson Bonnie Bonita Dam Can Ch Reh-Pin's Ravishing Sire Am Ch Sanbrook Ready Set Go Dam Am Ch Marlex Mardi Gras CD Dam Can Ch Reh-Pin’s Wired For Sound Sire BIS/BISS Am Ch March On Charkara Make A Deal Sire BISS Am Ch Sunbrook Red Cloud, ROM Dam Am Ch March On Unchained Melody Dam Can Ch Reh-Pin's Ravishing Sire Am Ch Sanbrook Ready Set Go Dam Am Ch Marlex Mardi Gras CD