Thursday evening the 10th of October we received a heartbreaking phone call from the owner of sweet girl Fien, Flatastic Green Compassion. Fien had two days earlier had a collapsed lung that had been treated by the vet. Unfortunately her lungs collapsed again and she died on her way to medical treatment. We are heartbroken that this little gem of a Rumi daughter has left us far too soon. Even though our tears seem to have no end I feel the urge to pay this wonderful soul a tribute. I am forever grateful for her being a part of our lives – and as a breeder I am very proud of her. She was a fantastic flatcoated retriever.
Puppy Green:
Fien was as a puppy a little energy ball. She would run around with a toy in her mouth most of the time and she loved challenging the boys to do a play of chase. If any of the boys got to close she would jump up to a higher place and tell them off. In this manner she was a copy of Rumi – having the exact strong spirit and motivation as her mother.
When I met Laurine I noticed how their energy matched – even though it was Laurine’s first working flatcoated they proved to be a great couple.
Youngster:
Fien remained one of the smallest of the dogs of the Aura nest. Her charisma and energy was however one of the largest. Fien showed very early that she was very clever with a strong mind of her own. She was very quick to develop and learn – challenging her handler to be a step ahead all the time.
Grown up:
I had the pleasure of enjoying a couple of hunting days together with Fien and her owner Laurine. Fien showed great stamina and eagerness in retrieving and she worked very well together with other dogs in the field. She had a keen nose and kept her head calm even in a busy shoot. With her 24 kg she was at the small end of the scale for her breed – but her speed was on of a kind.
CV:
HD A EL free Patella free ECVO clear (except distichiasis) – Gonio mild height 54 cm
Show results:
Excellent junior class WFRG KCM. Very good junior class FRC KCM
Working results:
SJP-C WFRG Heerle – SJP-C Wijchen – SJP-C Gieten
Practical hunting experience in Belgium
Fien you have left us far too early leaving our hearts sore and sad. We will never forget your sweet, funny and energetic soul. Your name “green compassion” is a quality we need now the most to heal from our loss.
Run free sweet girl – run and chase those rabbits in the forever hunting fields.
Flatastic flatcoated retrievers 