May 22, 1996 - August 30, 2007
Four years ago almost to the day I lost Barclay, Cosmo's sire. Four years and five days later Cosmo went to join his daddy.
Where Barclay was the distinguished gentleman of the family Cosmo was always the trouble maker. Affectionately called "Causing Trouble Cosie." Cos took with him a lot of laughter.
Ch Glennroe Cosmic All Star x Good Gracious Ellen's Alley
Cosmo is the subject of the overlay above. He and I spent six years going to shows trying to finish his championship. He gained most of his points in the first two years but the major win he needed to finish just kept alluding us. It wasn't his fault. As you can see above he is very correct, to the standard the way the American Boxer Club has written it. His inability to get the last win, to finish his championship,was more a product of timing, finances and geography. The link below goes to the story of his hijinx in the ring and some candid shots of Cos and I at his last show.
Cosmo's Story
Published 02.22.03 Cosmo Girl Gets Second Best of Breed Summer 2005 Isabel Dreamin Star Cosmo is the clown of the family. He has
made many friends and had a ringside fan club waiting patiently to see what
tricks he might pull out. Below Cos and I at Canby where he obtained
his second big win in a row. Made even more special as his half sister was Best
Of Breed and his half brother was Best Opposite Sex. Below Cos greets friends after a long day
of showing. Note the crates are set up under a tent. There is matting on the
floor and the people have to sit on the ground. Fans for cool air in case it gets hot.
Special food like beef heart or gumpy chicken. In spite of all the special care
show dogs do get very stressed. After several days of getting up at 4 am,
exercise and light meal, off to the show grounds, more exercise, grooming..off
to the ring...showing and then back to the crates for a nap, the days seem
endless. On a big show circuit, like the one we are at in this picture, we don't
get home until 6 pm. Take A Look AT What He Has Produced So Far Below thumbnail pictures of Cosmo's Dam...
Gracie Click to enlarge.
Link to contents page below. A brief description about each page.
Indigo has points toward her
championship
Isabel has points and a Best of Breed
link above to
pictures
