Erdelied Bunn in Paris "Jake"

August 15, 1993 - October 1, 2007

We will miss you sweet boy. You were a hero, always there to protect, standing tall, and keeping order in the pack. You recovered, even after being paralyzed from a spinal injury, always the leader. Your strength will be missed by not only the other whippets in our home but by those who loved you the most and cherished you for so many years. You left us too quickly as we were not ready to say farewell. Run swift and free at the Rainbow Bridge and protect the others who went before you. Your memories will live on forever.

Jake came to us at the age of 1 1/2 years old after coming back to his breeder. At the time, Jake was a thin whippet and difficult to keep weight on. But over the years, he has developed into a beautiful boy. Jake was shown a few more times winning ribbons from time to time. But the look in his eyes told us everything... that showing is not what he wanted to do. He is a beautiful runner and loved to chase the lure, competing during his younger days.

Jake was the sire to our solid white whippet, Tally, from his only litter. Tally's littermates have given love to many whippet owners and I know Jake will live on through them for years to come.

Jake along with his littermate Rusty, are our most loving and affectionate whippets. Jake loved to chase squirrels, cats, the calves at the old home. He was the protector of the pack and the peacemaker, always trying to break up arguments that may arise between the pack members.

Jake's softer side is what made him so lovable. He was a top contender for "cuddle buddy." If you dared to sit or lay down anywhere, he was going to be by your side, laying his head in your lap or across your neck. His happiness was cuddling with us or with one of his fellow whippets. If in need of a kiss, he was the first in line to give you as many as you want. He provided love, strength and stability to our group of whippets at our home.