A Tribute to “Julius”

Can/Am Ch Jocko’s Caesar of Magor ROM

(by Can/Am Ch Magor Midas Touch ROM ex Am Ch Jocko’s Almond Bark ROM)

February 20, 1985 - January 5, 1999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Julius was Reserve White Dog at Silverwood 1986, and a White Dog Finalist in 1987. Julius also won the 1987 Bronze Trophy. The following is a list of Julius’ most notable offspring. Can.& Am Ch Juells Augustus of Magor ROM - Best Colored Dog, Best Colored & Best of Opposite Variety - 1987 Silverwood - Silverwood finalist 1988 and 1988 Bronze Trophy Winner Auggie sired Am Ch Windfall’s Starman of Bedrock ROM - 3 time winner of the Raymond Oppenheimer Stud Dog Trophy Can & Am Ch Magor Simply Mah’vlus ROM - Best Colored Bitch 1987 - Best Colored Bitch 1988 Can & Am Ch Wyke’s Magor Moonlight ROM - Silverwood finalist1988 - dam of Ch Magor Moonlight ‘n Roses ROM (Runner up Bronze Trophy Winner 1992) Ch Nuance Nosferatu ROM - Silverwood finalist 1989 Can & Am Ch Wyke’s George of Cleethorpes - Silverwood finalist 1989 Ch Nuance Nightlife ROM - Silverwood finalist 1989 & 1991 Can & Am Ch Bullyrook Batteries Included ROM - Radium Brigadier Trophy Winner at Silverwood 1991 - Raymond Oppenheimer Stud Dog Trophy Winner 1992 Am Ch Wendigo’s Just Wily of Philgin (dam of Ch Philgin Damyankee at Malvern ROM) - Silverwood finalist 1992 Am Ch Maplestar Prince Valiant ROM - Silverwood finalist 1992, 1993 - Best White Dog Silverwood 1994 Am Ch Iceni Taliesin ROM - Reserve White Dog Silverwood 1993 - Silverwood finalist 1995 Am Ch Brummagem Sterling’s Bonfire ROM (dam of Am Ch Brummagem Chips Ahoy ROM—Reserve Colored Dog Silverwood 2001) Am Ch Wyke’s Magor Miss Marple ROM - Winner of the Eva Weatherill Brood Bitch Trophy 1992 - dam of 1992 Silverwood winner, Can & Am Ch Magor Matinee Idol ROM - dam of 1992 Brigadier & Lovell Trophy winner & 1992 Bronze Trophy Winner, Can & Am Ch Magor Maggie Mae ROM Am Ch Iceni Sweet Mischief - 2 time winner of the Eva Weatherill Brood Bitch Trophy 1996 & 1997 Julius is the only stud dog in North American history to have sired 2 Brood Bitch Trophy winners, Am Ch Wyke’s Magor Miss Marple ROM and Am Ch Iceni Sweet Mischief (won the award twice) as well as a Stud Dog Trophy Winner, Can/Am Ch Bullyrook’s Batteries Included ROM. His grandson Am Ch Windfall’s Starman of Bedrock ROM (by Augustus) won the stud dog trophy 3 times (1995, 1996 & 1998).

Julius had an exceptionally sweet natured temperament so when it came time for him to retire at stud we felt he deserved so

much more than to spend the rest of his life in our kennel or even as one of several in our household.  When the opportunity

arose to put him in that special home we took it.  A dear old friend of ours had just lost a bitch we had placed with him (Ch

Rapparee Rapunzel, a daughter of the ‘great’ Marquis - Julius’ paternal great grandfather).  She was fifteen when she died and Frank was so heartbroken and lost without his constant companion.  Julius bonded quickly with Frank who worshiped him and he was so proud to share his life with such a “grand” dog.  Julius spent 7 years with Frank and wanted for nothing as Frank would have lay down his life for him.  So great was this bond that Frank told me that the day Julius died he came to him in the night and kissed his cheek as if to say, everything is alright.  Frank also commented soon after Julius died, “I expect he’ll be getting fitted with his wings now” and somehow, I think he was right as if there ever was a dog that deserved to have wings, it was Julius.  He gave joy to so many; to the children he met in the park where he walked every day with Frank, to the neighbors who knew and loved him and shed tears with Frank upon hearing of Julius’ death and finally to us as we were proud to have owned him and been able to help him give so much to this beloved breed of ours, and most of all to Frank who loved him for the wonderful companion he was.  Frank crossed the Rainbow bridge in November 2004 to be reunited with his beloved “Julius and Carol” .

 

             To the wind, thou fair spirit shall go,

             to wait, in far slumber.

             In some quiet whisper dost thou speak to me,

             and my heart leaps at the sweet sound,

             of our meeting again, in fair glory

 

             J Midula

 

 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                    

Julius three quarterJulius front Julius side

 Frank & Julius

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Frank and JuliusFrank and Carol

Frank & his Carol (Can Ch Raparee Rapunzel)