U-CH &AM CH Coedwig Stormbolt of Corwynt CD CGC

JUN-29-1996 ~ MAY-31-2006

AM CH Tafrnwr Coedwig Blackstorm x AM CH Coedwig's Lilac

Pedigree & Health info

Bolt's Kids

Bolt's Daughter QT

Bolt finished his American CH title at 10 mos with a total of 4 majors, including a 5 point Best of Breed over Specials. He was our first Champion. Bolt's accomplishments included 8 Best of Breeds and 1 Best of Opposite Sex over 10 shows in limited Specialing and achieving his UKC Championship in 3 consecutive shows. He was placed fourth in a large Puppy Sweeps class at the '97 CWCCA National Specialty. At 10 Mos old, he was awarded Reserve WD at the '97 CCCC National Specialty against mainly adult competition and unfortunately was just one point short of finishing his Canadian Championship. At the 1998 CWCCA National Specialty, he was awarded Reserve Best Black Dog in the Champions only Megan competition. He was also awarded BOB at the UKC Premier (UKC's 'Westminster') three years in a row ('99 -'01) and had points towards a Grand Champion title. He sired only two litters in his lifetime and produced some outstanding puppies, including a Best Opposite in Puppy Sweeps winner at the 2001 National Specialty. At his last show outing before being retired from the ring, he was awarded Best Veteran in the 2004 CWCCA supported show in Berrien Springs, MI. He earned his CD (Companion Dog) title in obedience and although he was never shown beyond novice, he was trained to advanced levels in obedience and agility.

Bolt in an informal pose at home, age 7. More than just a show dog, Bolt was a much loved family companion.

He had all the outstanding qualities that define cardigan type. Correct length, body type, size, strong, level backline, angulation, outline, expression, handsome color & coat, the powerful, yet agile 'working dog's' gait, high intelligence, trainability and the excellent front typical of the Coedwig line.

Still a nice mover at nearly ten.

Unfortunately, Bolt began to experience seizures over the 2005 Christmas holidays and an MRI determined the cause to be a Meningioma type brain tumor. Surgery was performed by Dr. Isaacs of Animal Neurology Center in Canton, Michigan and Bolt went on to make an excellent recovery. Unfortunately, the tumor returned in May of 2006, so the difficult decision was made to let him go.

He is still missed.

At this time, meningionas are not thought to be genetic in origin, but in the interest of full disclosure, this information is being provided.

Anyone with close relatives who may have had a similar experience and want to share their information or obtain Bolt's genetic pedigree for comparison, please contact the e-mail address below.

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Bolt is a half-brother to #1 ranked cardigan, AM CH Coedwig's Carbon Blue ROM.