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"Bravo" StarkHertz  Von  Stonehill  CGC TDI

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Lady/Xiaobao son
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Bravo was our main stud here at Stonehill. He was a certified therapy dog, and a very mellow boy that put his excellent, gentle temperament into his pups. Bravo was also crowned the AKC's Doggy Diva where he was featured on their Facebook page and website, and he currently has one of the most popular German shepherds on youtube, thanks to a video of him playing with his daughter, with over 3 million views on Youtube and millions more all over the web. Watch it here. You can also view more photos of Bravo at the bottom of this page.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we said goodbye to our dearest Bravo in February 2015. He had an undetected spleen tumor that ruptured. He was unable to be saved and we were devastated. He showed no signs of pain, giving obedience demonstrations just hours earlier.

Bravo's name was "Bravo" Starkhertz Von Stonehill, which means Bravo StrongHeart. This is a name he carried with him his entire life, right until his final breaths. He never showed any signs of weakness or pain, even though we know he had to feel it. He was always strong of heart, making an impression on all of us, showing us the kind of people we wish we could be.

Many of you know Bravo as the father or friend to your dog, or perhaps a training teacher, or maybe you didn't know him but you saw him in the video where he is playing with his young pup. Bravo touched so many lives during his nearly 8 years with us. He was a certified therapy dog and loved visiting those who needed his support. He was ever charming with a noble presence. He could grab the attention of any room he walked into. He was gentle as a lamb with his family and friends, but could be brave as a lion when we needed him. He was like the glue that held the entire kennel together. He taught the young dogs so much and was a friend to everyone. He was such a big piece of our Stonehill family.

He made an even bigger impact on our family. Shelly said "I counted on him for everything. He was a piece of me; I feel like I've lost my arm. I never had to wonder if he would do something, he'd always do anything I asked of him, no matter what the situation. I could just count on him. I really don't know what I will do without him. He was always there for me." We are lost without him, but find solace in knowing his legacy lives on in the spirits of the many wonderful dogs he produced. We feel so incredibly fortunate that we were able to have him in our lives, even if he had to leave us too soon.

We hurt over every loss, but somehow this hurts a little more. Rest in peace, Bravo. You will be greatly missed.

Bravo's therapy dog ID
Photo by Morghan Nelson
Taking a break from the social
On the right, at the water park with Kahnas.
Photo by Morghan Nelson
He was so handsome!
Superdog
On right, being an Easter bunny with Kahnas
On left, at balloon fest with Kahnas
Bravo getting a bath
Photo by Morghan Nelson
Showing some Christmas spirit!
Photo by Morghan Nelson
In the middle, at class with his son Moose and Kahnas
A young Bravo, only a year old
On left, with Vladi at the Dog Bowl
Waiting for Shelly to come back
On right, with Kahnas and stuffed lion from Lilyan
Bravo on left with his puppies Yari, Jack and Jax, and mother Yale
Bravo middle, with baby Kahnas and Midas.
He loved giving kisses
Down stay
At Ocqueoc Falls
After winning AKC's Doggie Diva
He was a sponge for attention.
Saying hi to his babies
Bravo at one year old
Bravo and Stacy
In the middle, at the Dog Bowl
Second from left, getting TDI renewals
On the left with the other studs!
Back row, second from right ready for Easter!
Third from left, at the dog bowl
Third from left, at balloon fest!
Right side, at a birthday party!
Walking at the dog bowl
On right, with Kahnas and Dargo
Watching over his puppies.
Posing at a social
Going through the tunnel!
Going over the A frame!
At a birthday party
At a Luao
At a western birthday party
Ready for Christmas!
Captain America!
At a puppy social
At a puppy social
At a puppy social
Hanging out in the office!
At a puppy social!
Getting kisses from a chihuahua puppy
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