6X CH / 2X RU-CH Tian Elhew Verbena

CH Tian Elhew Verbena (CH Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013)

Not much is more gratifying for Jerry and me than hearing from happy dog owners. It is thrilling to see how our puppies have grown up and how they’ve fit into their lives—whether hunting, competing in field trials or sleeping on a pad near the fire.

And not much saddens us more than when we hear of the death of a beloved dog.

Multiple champion Tian Elhew Verbena (call name Bena) was owned by Angela and Tim Schillereff of Sauvie Island Kennels in Portland, Ore. Bena was whelped in 2013 out of Northwoods Vixen by CH Elhew G Force.

Of the nine puppies in the litter, seven were females. Angela and Tim had the fourth pick and they chose a pretty black and white puppy.

The G Force x Vixen litter was whelped on April 21, 2013. Bena is the puppy on the upper right.

Angela has kept in touch with photos and news periodically throughout the years. She recently informed us of the passing of Bena. Heartbroken, she wrote, “It’s been hard to think about her no longer with us.”

“She was an amazing dog and all who hunted her or saw her run in trials recognized how special she was.”

Angela and Tim campaigned Bena in American Field/Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America horseback shooting dog stakes where she won six championships and 2 runner-up championships.

She also earned several AKC titles:  National Open Champion, National Amateur Champion, Grand Field Champion, Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion.

RIP dear Bena. We will always remember.