This is Heidi, the boxer and Zeke the English Setter. They both came from a line of show dogs. Because they couldn’t qualify for showing they made their way to our home.
Heidi had floppy ears. No matter what was done to try to get her ears to stand erect did not work. But that did not keep her from having an enjoyable life filled with love. She was an inside/outside dog.
She loved all of the children and watched over them as if she was their mother.
Zeke did not qualify to show because his markings were not what was considered right to be a show dog.
He also was much loved and gave us so many laughs and one big surprise. He liked being outside.
Now and then he would climb the fence and go down the road a ways. A neighbor would call me and let me know that he was out for a stroll and that she was watching. him. She let me know when he was headed back home.
After taking his stroll down the road he would come back and sit outside the fence until one of us would go out and open the gate to let him in. I never could figure out why he could so easily climb the fence to get out, but wouldn’t climb it to get back in. :)
We had never intended to breed Zeke, but he had a different idea about that.
He and Julie one of our foster dogs decided they wanted babies. They blessed us with…
Abby, Boomer, Callie, Daisy, Ellie and Freckles. We kept Boomer and Freckles and the others went to loving homes.
These two beautiful dogs and them being considered by some to not be useful because they have flaws. reminds me that flaws does not matter to God.
He loves us just like we are. If we call on Him He will never turn us down because of flaws or any other reason. And to Him we are useful.
Hugs and blessings to all, thank you for visiting and reading.
41 responses to “Can’t show with flaws”
Zeke is a handsome fellow! (my nine year old grandson who lives with me is named Zeke!)
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Thank you, Vero. I like the name Zeke.
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Awww! Such sweet dogs, and a beautiful message ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing Mags! Wishing you a blessed day ahead.
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Thank you, Susan and you are welcome. Your comment is much appreciated. Have a wonderful day. Hugs and blessings.
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Hugs and blessings to you too ❤️
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Too right Mags, and as Granny Frass would say,” God isn’t in the business of perfection. He’s in the business of love.” A crooked tail or a wobbly walk never kept a soul from being cherished. If anything, the flaws make us all the more lovable! 🧡
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Yes, indeed, Mae. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Big hugs. Have a wonderful day.
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You too Mags xx Hugs 🧡
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Sweet babies like yours give so much and ask so little.
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Yes, they do. Hugs
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They are definitely not flaws. Thank you for sharing.
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I agree. You are welcome. Thank you for your nice comment. Have a wonderful day.
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Beautiful pups and story! And a wonderful spiritual lesson for all of us. Thanks, Mags!
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Thank you, Peggy. Hugs and blessings!!
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Blessings to you also, Mags, and your pups of course, too!
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Thank you, Peggy.
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Beautiful dogs and wonderful words, Mags. We’ve found that “drop offs” make great pets. They so want to be loved and have a forever home.
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Thank you, Rebecca. Yes, they do make great pets, we have been blessed with many of them over the years. Hugs and blessings
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Great names and a better takeaway 😎
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Thank you, Darryl. Blessings to you.
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Beautiful thoughts, Mags. What sweet babies :)
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Thank you, Jean. They were sweeties for sure. Hugs and blessings.
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We are all loved by God. Your dogs are adorable and blessed to have a loving owner. Hugs to Heide and Zeke.
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Yes, we are Hazel. God truly loves us all. Thank you for your kind words. Heidi and Zeke passed away many years ago. They had a good life and were loved very much during the years we were blessed to share our lives with them. Hugs and blessings.
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Hugs and blessings back, Win. You’re most welcome. I’m sorry to hear about their passing.
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Thank you! Hugs
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That was a beautiful story Maggie.
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Thank you Ian.
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Such a sweet post, Mags! The dogs went to great homes. ❤️😊
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Thank you, John.
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You’re welcome. ☺️
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Sweet story!
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Thank you.
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Thank goodness that is true! God doesn’t see flaws. Otherwise, none of us would be taken to heaven.
bless you for sharing this message. 🙏
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That is true. Thank you for your comment. Hugs and blessings.
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They probably had better lives with you than parading around the show circuit. They are both beautiful.
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Thank you! We sure loved and enjoyed them being a part of our family.
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I’ll take a dog with floppy ears any time.
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I love dogs with floppy ears too.
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That’s marvelous that you have taken in dogs that were not visually perfect for showing. They were good at loving.
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Yes, indeed they were and we sure loved them.
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