"Pooh-Bear" (Ch. Shomberg's Imperial Delegate x Canning's Primary Victory) 1995. Owned and loved by Leesy McDonnell. "Pooh," at 17, has been one of the longest lived Shomberg dogs.

"Pooh-Bear" in his prime.

Leesy and Pooh at the pond.

The Pooh Tree

Forever will I miss you now Though we both came to know The quiet love and years we've shared Would somehow surely slow  For me it was a lifetime For you, not nearly so But in the quiet of your arms You bid me, bid me ... "go" My frail and weary body Has traveled this last time This journey was a trip of love And you have made it mine Remember how I've made you laugh The friends you met through me And do not think that I am gone For I will wait for thee I'm resting now in Heaven's grass Where gentle breezes blow I've laid within the lap of God I feel His love , you know Forever's really just a space A place for me to wait Until I see your face again  As you walk through the "Gate" I'll be the one who's running You'll know......you'll see it's me I'll watch until your day has come And through your tears you'll see That you and I will share God's gift ... of all eternity. S.D. 7/6/03
Pooh dressed as a lion for Halloween  and a Trick Or Treat Party where he  won a prize!
Leesy's Pooh-Bear pictured here, in February 2003,  at 16 years and 8 months old.
Winter 2003.   From left: Timber 7 1/2 yrs,  Pooh-Bear (center), 16 yrs,  and Winnie, 14 yrs.
Pooh-Bear's Christmas Card.
The Pooh Tree