We just lost one of the most respected and loved breeders of Maltese, one who will be sorely missed throughout the dog world. Always a lady, Vicki was a “class act,” in every respect as well as a wonderful Ambassador of Canada wherever she went, showing one of her splendid Maltese, or just travelling. The personification of “Old fashioned goodness,” she was known for her trustworthi- ness and generosity of heart. She was kind to friend and stranger alike. It is no exaggeration to say that Vicki was, for many years, Canada’s most outstanding and respected breeder of Maltese, boasting one hundred champions,
Goodbye Mom
twelve best in shows and countless group placements. Her grooming was legendary. Conscientious, she was consumed with bettering the health of the breed. I sent “Bryn” to her over a year ago and despite her struggle with cancer, she did marvels with him, that I could never have done. Superbly shown by her friend and partner, Daryl Martin, “Bryn” finished his American Championship with five majors and three group placements, in two weeks! On his return to Canada, Vicki, as ill as she was, took him into the ring and finished his Canadian Championship with a Group First. To “Bryn” though, all that mattered was that she “loved him to bits.” That was her secret. She adored her dogs. At the end, she would not leave this earth until all her “babies” were safely seen into their new homes. Then she departed in peace. Dear Vicki, it is as though I just made a friend and then lost her. You will be missed by more people than you could ever have imagined.
Love you always
March 24, 1959 - March 6, 2019
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