It is with great sadness that we mourn one of our Russell friends.  Melissa passed away recently just hours after giving birth to her baby girl, Devon Melissa.  Melissa thrived on competition and loved the thrill of all the sports she competed in throughout her life. She was an accomplished hunter rider for many years but a proudest moment for her was achieving her ADCh with her beloved JRT Montee in November 2007. Montee was her first agility dog and both Melissa & Montee were passionate about the game and always gave it their all!

For those wishing, condolences may be sent to:

David & Devon Gersh
20 Thomas Maria Dr.
Webster, NY 14580

This photo was taken by Joni Johnson when she visited Finland recently.  It is a good example of the breed and the how they appear in their natural habitat.

Olive and Finnegan are best of friends and live near Rochester, New York.  Here they are guarding their house!

This is the wonderful “Charlie” who guards chickens at his ranch in Massachusetts.  He also helps with the neighbors cows if there is trouble in the field.  Needless to say, he’s also a beloved pet.  How amazing that these wonderful Great Pyrenees can be working dogs as well as devoted family members!

Here is the lovely matriarch, McFlurry, at the 2008 Great Pyrenees National Specialty held near Cleveland.  At almost 7 years old, she made the cut in Best of Breed.

Here is Thimble Farm Loofah stretching after her kill!

Here are two adorable Russells in Repose!