Annabelle Potts

(1/12/03 - 10/13/18)  15.9 yrs.

Annabelle Potts:   1/12/03 - 10/13/18 (15 3/4 yrs)   is U.S.A. born and bred.  She is a true second generation American Labradoodle from first generation Labradoodle parents.  She does not shed at all and has a quality curly wool coat.  Annabelle has produced spectacular puppies for my program and I have been very lucky to be able to continue her wonderful traits in several of her daughters and sons.

We call her our 'Welcome Wagon' here at the Tabor Homestead.



Stats and Certifications:

• DOB:  January 12, 2003 from a mating of Birdwalk's Cody and Birdwalk's Monroe, both F1, apricot/cream colored Labradoodles.  
• Size/Color/Coat:  18 inches and Weight  45 lbs.  Color DNA is BBee and her coat is a quality, non-shedding loopy curled wool.
• von Willebrand's Disease - 12/17/03 is DNA clear.  VetGen #28292
• Annual Thyroid/Blood Work/Chemistry's and TgAA in 2/04/03, 3/30/04, 4/25/05, 4/3/06, 9/04/07, 3/11/10 and lastly 12/17/11 (just shy of 9 years old) - all normal.  HML #29987
• Hips - PennHIP done on 4/19/05 and was .58/.58 with no Degenerative Joint Disease.   Dr. Wallace, a popular OFA reader used by many breeders, rated her 'Fair to Good' on 11/30/06 at (3 3/4 years old) with no evidence of remodeling.  An x-ray done just shy of 9 years old, shows minor arthritis in her hip joints. 
• Patellar Luxation (knees) - Negative for subluxation on 2/27/04.  OFA#HY-PA11/13/F/P-PI
• Elbows - Negative for dysplasia.  OFA#HY-EL52F27-PI
• Annual Eye CERF - All normal on 10/25/03, 12/4/04, 5/14/05, 3/4/06 and lastly on 7/28/07 at her retirement.  
• PRA/prcd -  'Normal'.  PID #0001050103 on 9/28/07.
• Heart - Auscultation on 4/12/06 was normal.  OFA certification #HY-CA37/38/P-PI
• Sebaceous Adenitis - Clear on 4/16/06.  OFA certification #HY-SA1/14F-PI

Log:

In August of 2009, Annabelle found a 'treat' at the beach while visiting and ate it.  That treat was a piece of magnetic, corroded metal covered in something yummy that gave her 'heavy metal toxicosis'.  At the time, we did not know this.  We did realize something was wrong and it was very bad.  Many trips to the vets and specialists did not give us a diagnosis.  Numerous tests came back negative that included blood work, parasite work ups, numerous x-rays, spinal taps, MRI of her head/brain, neurological tests, etc, etc.   All of them negative.

Finally, a pet communicator contacted me and insisted I have her stomach x-rayed yet again.  At my insistence, this was done and the metal was exposed high on her stomach wall.  It had easily been there for over a month and had leached into her organs and central nervous system causing severe damage.  Annabelle had surgery on Sept. 5, 2009 to have the metal removed.  She survived the surgery.

I then decided to have Annabelle seen by a holistic vet for detoxing.  This helped her a lot but I had been cautioned that it would not 'cure' her.  Later, I found another holistic vet that uses Traditional Chinese Remedies and Acupuncture.  For two years, Annabelle has seen this vet and has done very, very well.  She actually improved so much that she looked and acted normal in all ways.  However, as I had been warned, relapses can and will occur.  Relapses can last for days, weeks or months but she is not in pain and enjoys what each day offers.  Eating, drinking and defecating are all normal, she just can't seem to stay sturdy on her feet.  During these episodes, she can't climb numerous steps, one or two is about all she can manage.  Rising to her feet can be difficult, but once up, she can walk and enjoy a short trip on a leash.  She is jovial, loving, smart, comical and adorable.  We know that this unfortunate trauma will most likely shorten her normal lifespan.  We hope it does not.

Annabelle loves people and visitors, so she will continue to welcome people when you come to see puppies.  Don't pity Annabelle, by you paying attention to her, you have given her a wonderful gift that she treasures above all else (except a yummy treat!).  Enjoy Annabelle's loving and gentle spirit, it is a gift she shares with everyone.  When she falls, help her up, she will thank you with a wag of her curly tail.  :+)

PEDIGREE:

ANNABELLE'S LITTERS:

With Tegan Park's Neptune on 6/15/04  (No AnnaBlog at that time.)
With Tegan Park's Surprise Pac aka Brickie on 1/26/05 
With Maestro Verdi on 7/29/05
With Maestro Verdi on 6/22/06
With Willson's Trout on 1/23/07:
http://annabelledoodles.blogspot.com/search/label/Annabelle%20x%20Trout%20May%202007
With Rumple Sticks on 12/13/07:
http://annabelledoodles.blogspot.com/search/label/Annabelle%20x%20Rumple


We said 'Goodbye' to our lovely girl on a late rainy morning in October, 2018.  It was a difficult time but the mobile vet who came was a gentle, compassionate and warm person who gave us all the time we needed.  We are so grateful to the practice called Vet At Your Door, Dr. Pierce and vet tech, Tina.  They made the end of our journey with Annabelle special.

Our sadness is lifted knowing that our dear girl is now romping at The Rainbow Bridge with her littermates Jerry, Bella, Lola and Riley.  Annabelle was the last to greet them but I am sure they are all excited to welcome her back to the fold.

Our hearts have expanded with your memories, dear girl and we will never forget your antics and all those special puppies you have provided so many families.  Annabelle Doodles of New England is special because of you and will move forward with your amazing progeny.   Thank you, Annabelle, you are now at peace.