Maggie was our first show girl to win any points, and she did it by going Best of Breed over Specials! She
was also the first Pug we showed to an AKC Championship title.
Maggie spent her "Golden Years" with Diana Hedstrom, Fantasy Pugs, "power napping" and stalking Diana.
She enjoyed life, especially her bed, up till the end.
Everyone who met Maggie at the shows usually remembered her. She was know to sleep under my chair
outside the ring, waking up right before they called her number. In our setup at the shows she'd
Woooooo-Woooooo to anyone she thought should come play with her. Her all time favorite thing was a raw
chicken wing once in a while. She was an excellent Pug mom, who enjoyed her two pups even more after they
were weaned. She's Woooooo-Wooooooo at their pen until I'd let her sleep with them.
Maggie, Diana & I will always cherish our memories of you silly, demanding, snuggly, self. Without you there
will be a big hole in both of our hearts, but I see so much of you in your children and grandchildren.
Rest in eternal peace, until we see you again, sweet girl!
was also the first Pug we showed to an AKC Championship title.
Maggie spent her "Golden Years" with Diana Hedstrom, Fantasy Pugs, "power napping" and stalking Diana.
She enjoyed life, especially her bed, up till the end.
Everyone who met Maggie at the shows usually remembered her. She was know to sleep under my chair
outside the ring, waking up right before they called her number. In our setup at the shows she'd
Woooooo-Woooooo to anyone she thought should come play with her. Her all time favorite thing was a raw
chicken wing once in a while. She was an excellent Pug mom, who enjoyed her two pups even more after they
were weaned. She's Woooooo-Wooooooo at their pen until I'd let her sleep with them.
Maggie, Diana & I will always cherish our memories of you silly, demanding, snuggly, self. Without you there
will be a big hole in both of our hearts, but I see so much of you in your children and grandchildren.
Rest in eternal peace, until we see you again, sweet girl!
I cannot express in words what Jean's love and friendship meant to me. She "adopted" me into her life,
accepting me for who I was, and I became a better person, and a better Pug breeder, for knowing her.
Always there to offer an ear, advice, when asked, and her wisdom, I cannot help but miss her terribly.
My heart is forever broken, my life is forever changed, my spirit forever bonded to the only person to
ever call me, "Sweetheart."
Jean was completely dedicated to her Pugs. She loved to show them, usually in the Bred By Exhibitor class,
and she ALWAYS put the best interests of her Pugs first. I was privileged enough to have purchased Sure
Sweet Mountain Breeze, aka: Tori, from the Wenigs. Tori was the first intact girl they'd ever sold. Tori
went on to win 11 Best In Show Brace wins with her sister, CH. Fantasy's Sure Sweet Gracie, with Jean as
their handler. She also had one litter, sired by our Berry, that produced three champions, including our
Tira, who was in the PDCA's Top 20 for 2004.
Jean never tired of hearing how my Pugs did at the shows, and even though she stopped breeding her girls
herself, she shared them with those of us she knew would do right by them, as a co-owner. One of these
pups, CH Sure Sweet Golden Delight, aka Jerry, finished his championship in California, the day she passed.
Her goal, while fighting her cancer, was to show one more Pug, just one more time. She didn't get to
accomplish her dream, but her Pugs will continue her legacy with those of us she trusted to continue her
line.
As a founding member of the Puget Sound Pug Dog Club, and a strong advocate for the Bred By Exhibitor,
Ron & I are privileged to offer a new perpetual trophy and plaques in her memory at our club's Specialties
for the next 12 years. It is my hope that this trophy will encourage other Pug breeders to show-off their
pups they are proud of, as a legacy of what Jean believed in.
Meanwhile, Jean's beloved husband of 59 years, continues on with the three remaining Sure Sweet Pugs in
their home, including Cami.
Cami's brother, Boo-Boo, and seven other Sure Sweet Pugs who had previously passed and been cremated,
including her first Pug, Honey Wenig, had their ashes placed inside Jean's coffin, so she'd have them with
her for her eternal rest. I think she would have liked that a lot. Jean had her own ideas about what was
appropriate, and being laid to rest with eight of her cherished Pugs somehow seemed not only fitting, but
like something she'd really appreciate.
Gone, but always "my sure sweet heart," Jean's legacy lives on in so many ways. She and Roy helped found
the Animal Protection League in their town, and helped open the town's only (no-kill) shelter. Whether it
was fostering a rescue Pug, donating to Pug rescue, raising money to build a shelter, cooking dinner for the
veterans (she was one herself), taking in the lost and abandoned two, or four, legged creatures, Jean
always had enough love and a sympathetic ear. I can only hope to become half the genuine person she
taught me to be.
~ Sandra
accepting me for who I was, and I became a better person, and a better Pug breeder, for knowing her.
Always there to offer an ear, advice, when asked, and her wisdom, I cannot help but miss her terribly.
My heart is forever broken, my life is forever changed, my spirit forever bonded to the only person to
ever call me, "Sweetheart."
Jean was completely dedicated to her Pugs. She loved to show them, usually in the Bred By Exhibitor class,
and she ALWAYS put the best interests of her Pugs first. I was privileged enough to have purchased Sure
Sweet Mountain Breeze, aka: Tori, from the Wenigs. Tori was the first intact girl they'd ever sold. Tori
went on to win 11 Best In Show Brace wins with her sister, CH. Fantasy's Sure Sweet Gracie, with Jean as
their handler. She also had one litter, sired by our Berry, that produced three champions, including our
Tira, who was in the PDCA's Top 20 for 2004.
Jean never tired of hearing how my Pugs did at the shows, and even though she stopped breeding her girls
herself, she shared them with those of us she knew would do right by them, as a co-owner. One of these
pups, CH Sure Sweet Golden Delight, aka Jerry, finished his championship in California, the day she passed.
Her goal, while fighting her cancer, was to show one more Pug, just one more time. She didn't get to
accomplish her dream, but her Pugs will continue her legacy with those of us she trusted to continue her
line.
As a founding member of the Puget Sound Pug Dog Club, and a strong advocate for the Bred By Exhibitor,
Ron & I are privileged to offer a new perpetual trophy and plaques in her memory at our club's Specialties
for the next 12 years. It is my hope that this trophy will encourage other Pug breeders to show-off their
pups they are proud of, as a legacy of what Jean believed in.
Meanwhile, Jean's beloved husband of 59 years, continues on with the three remaining Sure Sweet Pugs in
their home, including Cami.
Cami's brother, Boo-Boo, and seven other Sure Sweet Pugs who had previously passed and been cremated,
including her first Pug, Honey Wenig, had their ashes placed inside Jean's coffin, so she'd have them with
her for her eternal rest. I think she would have liked that a lot. Jean had her own ideas about what was
appropriate, and being laid to rest with eight of her cherished Pugs somehow seemed not only fitting, but
like something she'd really appreciate.
Gone, but always "my sure sweet heart," Jean's legacy lives on in so many ways. She and Roy helped found
the Animal Protection League in their town, and helped open the town's only (no-kill) shelter. Whether it
was fostering a rescue Pug, donating to Pug rescue, raising money to build a shelter, cooking dinner for the
veterans (she was one herself), taking in the lost and abandoned two, or four, legged creatures, Jean
always had enough love and a sympathetic ear. I can only hope to become half the genuine person she
taught me to be.
~ Sandra
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hearts for our Pug friends and the beautiful Pugs who have
gone on before us to a place called The Rainbow Bridge.
Mary Jean Wenig, my "Pug Mom," went to meet her Pugs at The Rainbow Bridge on October 28, 2007. I
was previlleged to be at her side, holding her hand when she passed, and I know there was one heck of a
Pug Party that night on the other side, as all her Pugs she'd loved ran to greet her.
was previlleged to be at her side, holding her hand when she passed, and I know there was one heck of a
Pug Party that night on the other side, as all her Pugs she'd loved ran to greet her.
~ JEAN ~
| God saw that she was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around her and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched her suffer and saw her fade away. Although we couldn't bare to lose her we could not bid her stay. A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands laid to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. |
"Red"
| AM CH WINDWALKER'S MIRAGE |
| 8/21/99 - 5/19/03 |
Red was the Pug of my heart for so many reasons. He was just 2.75 oz's when he was born, the smallest of
seven pups. Although the smallest, he was strong and determined from the minute he was born. He was the
biggest pup in the litter by the time they were six weeks old.
I showed Red in the Bred By Exhibitor class, exclusively, the year dogs finished from Bred-By were invited to
Westminster. I didn't take him. I just loved him. He was so sweet, he didn't ever even put a tooth mark on his
favorite plastic toy, which Xena later chewed the tail off. He was my special little guy, who loved me,
entertained me, and gave his all.
seven pups. Although the smallest, he was strong and determined from the minute he was born. He was the
biggest pup in the litter by the time they were six weeks old.
I showed Red in the Bred By Exhibitor class, exclusively, the year dogs finished from Bred-By were invited to
Westminster. I didn't take him. I just loved him. He was so sweet, he didn't ever even put a tooth mark on his
favorite plastic toy, which Xena later chewed the tail off. He was my special little guy, who loved me,
entertained me, and gave his all.
| IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say "Goodbye." You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. My heart still aches with sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to love you- No one can ever know. But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more; To remember all the happy times, life still has much in store. Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today- A hollowed place within my heart is where you'll always stay. ~ Anonymous |
| Like a shooting star, she flashed across the sky. She enchanted us with her beauty & her spirit. Then, in a blink of an eye, she was gone. Leaving us with our grief & our memories. The heavens are dark without you, darling Xena, But still you dwell among the stars, And in our hearts, Forever. ~ Xena's Four Moms: Sandra, Julie, Mary & Casey |
Xena - Our little "Pool Shark".
4/20/2003 - 5/19/2005
Xena loved the pool and made every day a pool party! She started out on my deck with a Rubbermaid box
of water . . . I'd tell her she was part fish! The picture of her was taken the day before she died, doing
what she loved best!
of water . . . I'd tell her she was part fish! The picture of her was taken the day before she died, doing
what she loved best!
AM CH WINDWALKERS WARRIOR PRINCESS
| You Will Be Remembered You will be remembered when flowers bloom in spring And in the summertime remembered In the fun that summer brings. You will be remembered When fall brings leaves of gold In the wintertime, remembered, in the stories that are told And you will be remembered, each day right from the start For the memories that we once shared Forever live within my heart |
CH O-DAY'S DANCING IN MOONLIGHT
4/03/97 - 3/29/08
We got Tuffy when he was 5 years old. Although we never used him in our breeding program, he is the
grandfather of Tori & Gracie, great-grandsire of Tira, Cherry, Rhett, and the great-great-grandsire of all
their pups. Tuffy in his day he was the ultimate show dog. He loved to go to the shows, even if just to watch,
and would run to the front door whenever he thought we were getting ready for a show.
"Pillow Prince." He was the King of her heart, and spent his days as a pampered and much loved little "Pillow
Prince." He was the King of her heart, and spent his days as a pampered and much loved little champion.
champion.
We took great comfort in knowing they were together in the best possible place.
People who love older Pugs are the best!!!
grandfather of Tori & Gracie, great-grandsire of Tira, Cherry, Rhett, and the great-great-grandsire of all
their pups. Tuffy in his day he was the ultimate show dog. He loved to go to the shows, even if just to watch,
and would run to the front door whenever he thought we were getting ready for a show.
"Pillow Prince." He was the King of her heart, and spent his days as a pampered and much loved little "Pillow
Prince." He was the King of her heart, and spent his days as a pampered and much loved little champion.
champion.
We took great comfort in knowing they were together in the best possible place.
People who love older Pugs are the best!!!
5/05/92 - 5/11/08
AM/CAN CH COUNTRY'S PRIDE
| BELIEVE, BELIEVE, BELIEVE Believe that today will bring you courage and tomorrow will bring you hope. |
1/06/94 - 10/02/08
MOUNTAIN FERN OF WINDWALKER
Fern spent her golden years, after Jerri joined the Marines, living the life of a pampered pillow princess and the
other half of an old married couple, in spite of them never having been "married" to each other, until Tuffy's death.
other half of an old married couple, in spite of them never having been "married" to each other, until Tuffy's death.
Since Tuffy's passing last May, Fern had been slipping away. She seemed to find no joy in life, other than her
bedtime "cookies," which she insisted upon, even after her recent dental appointment.
Although she had been joined at Penny's by her great-granddaughter, Cherry, who adored her, she never seemed to
recover from the loss of her soul mate, Tuffy.
Together again, they are waiting for Penny, and the rest of us who loved them, at The Rainbow Bridge.
bedtime "cookies," which she insisted upon, even after her recent dental appointment.
Although she had been joined at Penny's by her great-granddaughter, Cherry, who adored her, she never seemed to
recover from the loss of her soul mate, Tuffy.
Together again, they are waiting for Penny, and the rest of us who loved them, at The Rainbow Bridge.
Berry was with us for half his life, then he went to live with Linda Spahr, Perlin Pugs. He was the father of 3
champions from the one litter he sired for me, and many more Canadian Champions after he went to Canada.
Besides being a great stud dog, Berry was the sweetest boy, who got along with all the other boys, as long as
they understood he was alpha. The only dog to question that was his sire, Teddy, who was sure any other boy
was out to get him.
Berry was loved and adored by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed by Linda, who loved him dearly.
He was an old soul, who could melt a brick with his eyes.
Rest In Peace, Berr-Berr, until we meet again!
champions from the one litter he sired for me, and many more Canadian Champions after he went to Canada.
Besides being a great stud dog, Berry was the sweetest boy, who got along with all the other boys, as long as
they understood he was alpha. The only dog to question that was his sire, Teddy, who was sure any other boy
was out to get him.
Berry was loved and adored by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed by Linda, who loved him dearly.
He was an old soul, who could melt a brick with his eyes.
Rest In Peace, Berr-Berr, until we meet again!
1/12/01 - 1/11/09
AM/CAN CH WINDWALKER'S BISCOTTI D'ORO
| I Stood By Your Bed I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times your hands reached out to me. I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels; I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said "It's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you every day. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew... In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is almost over... I smile and watch you yawning And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me. |
SURE SWEET MOUNTAIN BREEZE, R.O.M.
08/03/97 - 02/27/08
Tori came to us when she was just 12 weeks old. Two days later my husband told me she was no Breeze,
she was a Tornado. That's why we called her Tori, or Tor-Tor, till the day she died. Tori had a way when
she was young, of driving most people a bit bonkers. She never bothered me, though, because I knew all
she wanted was me. She was good as gold when she was closest to me, but she couldn't slow down long
enough for that to happen very often, except at night, when she slept on my head.
We bred her one time, to Berry, and she never forgot him. She had lived with Roy & Jean most of her life,
but had come back to me when Berry was visiting last Fall. She remembered him. The day he died, she got
sick. She never recovered. She told us she was tired and wanted to go, so we let her.
Jenise & I miss you, sweet Tor-Tor, but now you're with your other momma and all your friends, including
Berr-Berr and Maggs.
she was a Tornado. That's why we called her Tori, or Tor-Tor, till the day she died. Tori had a way when
she was young, of driving most people a bit bonkers. She never bothered me, though, because I knew all
she wanted was me. She was good as gold when she was closest to me, but she couldn't slow down long
enough for that to happen very often, except at night, when she slept on my head.
We bred her one time, to Berry, and she never forgot him. She had lived with Roy & Jean most of her life,
but had come back to me when Berry was visiting last Fall. She remembered him. The day he died, she got
sick. She never recovered. She told us she was tired and wanted to go, so we let her.
Jenise & I miss you, sweet Tor-Tor, but now you're with your other momma and all your friends, including
Berr-Berr and Maggs.
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Puget Sound Pug Dog Club's
Best Bred By Exhibitor Trophy,
donated in memory of
Jean Wenig, Sure Sweet Pugs.
Each winning dog and their
Breeder/Exhibitor will have their
names engraved for the 24
Specialty Shows following her
death. Winners will also receive
a plaque in her memory to mark
the occasion. NOTE: Trophy will
only be available at shows where
it is listed in the Premium List,
per AKC Rules.
Best Bred By Exhibitor Trophy,
donated in memory of
Jean Wenig, Sure Sweet Pugs.
Each winning dog and their
Breeder/Exhibitor will have their
names engraved for the 24
Specialty Shows following her
death. Winners will also receive
a plaque in her memory to mark
the occasion. NOTE: Trophy will
only be available at shows where
it is listed in the Premium List,
per AKC Rules.
I took this
of Jean with
her Cami on
our way to
the PDCA's
Nationals in
September,
1997. It
was our first
Nationals,
and I was
proud to be
her
roommate.
of Jean with
her Cami on
our way to
the PDCA's
Nationals in
September,
1997. It
was our first
Nationals,
and I was
proud to be
her
roommate.
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