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Jade, 84 in people years, died of natural causes 12 Feb., 2009

Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus. This is the last photo every taken of Jade. He was resting in his yard, always on constant guard, extremely alert and aware of everything around him. Jade was a great dog and a very loyal companion! He will be sorely missed. Jade died at 3:20 AM on 12 Feb. 2009 from natural causes. He would have been 12 years old on March 6th. He lived a good life and was a loyal companion to the very end. I loved Jade very much. He did not suffer and has gone to that great dog house in the sky. I petted and kissed him goodbye and buried him in the backyard close to where this last photo of Jade was taken.

Jade served as "The most illustrious guide dog in cyberspace" for 12 years, helping to guide canine lovers around the Internet and provide help and informations to many people. With the loss of Jade, Project K-9 needs a new mascot. If you would like to donate a GSD puppy to serve as the next Project K-9 mascot please contact Terry. Your puppy will have a very good home with a large fenced yard and master who if very familiar with German Shephards, who knows how to train dogs and treat them with humanely with love and affection. You and your kennel is guranteed to get much good publicity, recognition and traffic if you donate an AKC German Shepherd to Project K-9.

Donate a GSD to Project K-9. Contact Terry. You will receive a tax credit equal to the declared value of the dog you donate. To qualify, a puppy must have full AKC registration, be over 8 weeks old, have a good temperament, have all vacinations and be vet checked to be free of worms or other diseases, and show potential to accelerate in obedience training to serve as a working dog around children, the elderly or incapacitated.

All Good Dogs Go To Heaven!

The Midnight Shepherd

The Midnight Shepherd: All Good Dogs Go To Heaven

The Midnight Shepherd was inspired by Jade. Please watch the video and share it with your family, friends and dog lovers everywhere. You may send your condolences to Terry. Please don't forget to hug your dog or cat today. You never know when it may be their last day. Jade, I love you and will miss you much!

The Midnight Shepherd
By Terry Lynch

In a little country town
'Neath the towering oaks
There lived an old man
With his best friend and pal,
A dog black as the night
With crystalline brown eyes,
A double coat shiny as silk,
And more courage than any mortal,
Least that's the impression he gave
To any who might trespass,
Be they feline, squirrel or man.

They lived and traveled far and wide,
Old man and Midnight shepherd,
Sharing good and bad times,
Carrying each other through.
But the old man knew the end time was near,
And when it came he dug a grave,
Planted a tree where Midnight lay,
That every spring sweet memories might blossom.
Though passing brings tears,
Still howling can be heard
'Neath the oak and dogwood, full moon above!

All good dogs go to Heaven
There to play and await
By Rainbow Bridge that fateful day
When in the distance is seen
And upon the breeze a memory.
Hark, it's the one I've been
Watching for come now
To join me in the light
That together we will be
Free to roam eternity!
Yes, all good dogs go to Heaven
-- And their masters, too.

This poem, Midnight Shepherd: All Good Dogs Go To Heaven, was inspired by Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus, a solid black German Shepherd, who died early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2009. Visit Jades homepage at http://www.byteland.org/projectk9/jadelogo.htm

The Canine Blessing for home, family, dogs, cats and pets
Dear Lord,
Bless this home and family,
Its dogs, cats and pets,
With love, health and happiness.
Take care to watch over all,
Protect, secure, and keep
From harm's way always!
This I pray, Amen

Jade's Gravesite & Obituary

Jade was buried in the backyard and a Pink Flowering Dogwood tree (Cornus florida 'Rubra') was planted in Jade's memory and honor. Jade played a vital role in saving the life of La Faye S. Lynch in 2003 and served as a loyal companion protecting his home, property and family. Jade will be sorely missed! I love you Jade! (TAL)

Jade's obituary was sent to newspapers around the nation in hopes that its publication might inspire a closer bond and working association between people everywhere and their canine companions.

Jade's photograph has appeared upon many canine fancier gifts and apparel to inspire love and the bond between people and their canine companions.

Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus, of Quitman, Mississippi, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2009. Jade (Pronounced Yahda) would have been 84 years old in people years on March 6th. Jade was a solid black AKC registered German Shepherd breed by Lynda Montgomery of Cave Creek, Arizona, and owned by Terry Lynch, who moved to Quitman in 2004. Jade served as a canine model, mascot and guide dog on the Internet for Project K-9. Jade's photograph was featured on over two dozen unique gift and apparel designs and on over 70 products.

Jade's paw print was used on American flag designs after 9/11 to inspire patriotism.

Jade's K9PAW print appeared on over 170 dog fancier designs with popular slogans, including "The Canine Blessing" and "Dog Is God Spelled Backwards." As mascot for Project K-9, an all breed on-line educational and information resource, Jade helped guide hundreds of people in cyberspace, providing information about training your dog, traveling with your dog, and such canine diseases as lymphoma. A tribute to Jade is posted on the Internet at www.byteland.org/projectk9/jadelogo.htm. Jade was a great dog and a very loyal companion! He was a very alert dog and is attributed with saving the life of La Faye S. Lynch, of Montgomery, Alabama, in August of 2003. When Mrs. Lynch became ill and unconscious, Jade alerted his master, that she could be rushed to the hospital. Jade was much loved and will be sorely missed. Jade lived a good and long life and was a loyal companion to the very end. He did not suffer and has gone to that great dog house in the sky to await his master at Rainbow Bridge just outside the pearly gates of Heaven.

Project K-9 will be looking for a new German Shepherd to train as a therapy dog to work with the elderly and those who are physically or mentally challenged. If you are a breeder and are interested in making donation of a healthy GSD, please contact Terry.

Dog Is God Spelled Backwards

Jade at his prime

Sincere Condolences

These heart felt thoughts were expressed by some of the many people who knew of Jade. They are shared here in that they might touch the hearts of others as well and in some small way make the world a better place. A big "Thank you!" goes out to all who have touched my heart and shared their lives and love with their own dear canine companions. (Terry)

Terry,

Oh, Terry I am so sorry to hear about Jade!!!!! I loved him too and I hope you know that!!!! I am typing with tears in my eyes for Jade!!!! I know I've only been able to see him twice!!!!!! But I feel like I've always known him!!!!! He was such a sweet loving Dog!!!!!! I will also miss him, not as bad as you do but a lot!!!!!!! I think he loved me too, He remembered me from the 175 Birthday of Clark County to!!!!! He was a very smart and wonderful Dog and very Beautiful too!!!! My Late Husband, Steve, buried Frisky in our yard too!!!!!! We had her for 11 years. She died in Oct..2004. She was a big and beautiful red half Chow, and half Collie!!!! She even had the black tongue from the Chow side!!!!!! She also was a very smart Dog and we loved her very much and cried our eyes out when she died !!!!!!!! I am praying for you now, because I know how bad it hurts!!!!!!! Jade was your Baby, just like Frisky was our Baby!!!!!! I know for fact it hurts, so I will keep you in my prayers!!! I am sitting her crying and typing to you now and I only saw him twice and I loved him and he loved me too!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless You Terry!!!!! Call my home phone when you can; if I'm not her please leave me a short message!!!! Some of my calls don't show up!!!!! Thank you for letting me know about Jade!!!!!! You know I am so glad that God put me and you together as friends!!!!

Yours Truly,

Loretta in Mississippi

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Dear Terry,

Tonight my prayers and my heart reach out to you my friend, and to Jade. I pray the Great Spirit welcomes his Spirit to a world of love, kindness, and gentle petting and that He and Jade have a kinship in their world. May his healing also reach out and touch your heart and heal your wounds also. Remember always that you had 12 years of total, unconditional love, something few have, and few of those understand what they have. Words help but little, but I am here if you need to talk. I am glad you had the time you had, and I truly feel your loss in my heart, and your joy in the memories.

Your brother in words,
Eric in Idaho

*** Terry,

I am so sad to hear Jade died. I hope you will be fine. It makes me happy that you do believe that he will be in heaven as well. When our first and second dog died I hoped to see them again

Take care, Jade will watch over you.

Gabi in Germany

*** Hello Terry,

I am sorry to hear Jade passed away. Your very special friend and always there with you whenever you wanted or needed him. I sure know how that feels. I certainly am not the same bloke without a canine friend, but I made a decision that there be no more of that sadness for me. I think maybe you will have another new friend soon and if that is the case I look forward to it.

Graham in Christchurch, New Zealand

*** Terry,

I have tried calling you this morning. I hope you will be feeling better soon. I felt sad, so much, but at least I heard Jade saying goodbye to me from afar. I will light a candle for Jade today. Hope to talk to you soon.

Jane Luzon, Philippines

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My neighbors, Linda and Lisa, both who love and cherish their dogs very much and who knew Jade, expressed their heart felt thoughts when learning of Jade's passing.

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Hi Terry,

I'm so sorry to hear about your best friend Jade. Duke died last year on January 26; he was almost 16 years old. I also miss my dog very much. They are the best friend a human can ever have! I wish they lasted longer, even 16 years is not long enough. I hope that someone gives you a German Shepherd because you would take very good care of it. If not, look in the pound. I've seen beautiful G.S.D.'s there. The way the economy is people are forced to give up their pets and it's worth a look when you are ready. Again, I'm sorry for your loss.

Liz, Florida

*** Hey Terry,

I am so sorry to hear about your sweet baby....so so gorgeous. I can't wait to meet her in heaven; I know I will. The poem made me cry and I couldn't finish reading the website because I got so emotional. I'm so sensitive when it comes to this subject. I've never lost a dog but I have an older one now and a younger one and I worry but try to live each day to the fullest with them. God Bless you and I hope you are doing okay.

Angel Leah Mallory, Cl CAjon, CA, AngelLeah198 on YouTube

Canine Blessing

You may send your condolences to Terry

Introduction

Introducing Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus (click to view pedigree) AKC #:681271/07 OFA GS-55264 Good 24M-T (Hips). Whelped March 6, 1997. Owner: Terry Lynch of Montgomery, Alabama. Breeder: Lynda Wilson (formerly Lynda Montgomery) of Bahnbrecher Old Style German Shepherds

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Terrence A. Lynch, owner

Jade is a solid black male German Shepherd with correct structure, exhibiting athletic qualities of strength, vitality and stamina with sharp senses, quick learning and very good temperament. Jade was sired by: Bayron vom Welpenheim AKC #DL49819901, SZ#1841338, OFA GS-38363 Good 26M (Hips). Bayron is an athletic black and tan dog with correct structure, solid nerves, and sound, easygoing termperament. Jade�s dam was: Devorah von Lindhof AKC #DL45766601, OFA GS-42511 Good 31F (Hips) OFA GS-4746 (Elbow) OFA GS-10 (Thyroid) OFA GS-15 (Cardiac) CERF (current as of 1 March 2000). Devorah is a black and tan bi-color, daughter of 1985 Vice Italian Leistung Sieger, V-Prongo vom Esselberger Tal SchH 3 Kk1 1a (lifetime) OFA GS-24786 Good H/E @ 101 months), and a granddaughter of the top-producing bitch, Marta vom Ebenholz TC (OFA GS-21857 Good @ 27 months. For additional information about Jade please contact Terry.

With respect to this special bloodline Lynda says,

"I have been a breeder for 14 years, and my associates nearly 30 years. We are a small group dedicated to German Shepherds as they were twenty years ago -- magnificent old style dogs, mentally and physically sound, extreme neither in angulation, build or temperament. Our dogs are based on CH. Caralon's Hein vd Lo Ckenheim CD ROM OFA, a beautiful dog known for producing excellence in health and temperament. We have much better than average success rate with avoiding genetic diseases, hip dysplasia, spondylosis, heart trouble, enzyme deficiencies, allergies, thyroid imbalance and other diseases. We also do in-depth temperament testing and look specifically at such traits as dominance, trainability, intelligence, noise-shyness, sociability, confidence, aggression (what kind and how much selecting for natural protection and territoriality, but frowning on prey drive as it is more difficult to control). Our dogs can be excellent workers and still possess natural good manners and common sense. We use our dogs with REACH, Restoring and Extending Ability with Canine Helpers, so they have tobe sound."

If you are an experienced trainer/handler of German Shepherds with 10-20 or more years experience and a proven track record of training and showing German Shepherd dogs and would be interested in working with Jade to earn obedience or other working titles, please contact:: Terry Lynch, Jade's owner.

Thank you.

Update: To my knowledge, Lynda Montgomery is no longer actively involved in breeding German Shepherds. However, those who are interested in finding a responsible breeder should click on the link below

and contact the GSDCA. for membership and a list of responsible breeders of German Shepherd dogs in your area.

Jade's History

Jade at Two Years of Age

Click here for the latest information about Jade and a special recommendation form Jade's breeder, Lynda Montgomery.

Jade's Photo Gallery

Click the above link to see the most recent pictures of Jade.

B. Jade von Talhaus (c) 1997 by T.A. Lynch

Jade's puppy picture
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Terrence A. Lynch, owner

Jade Working As Cyberspace Guide Dog

This photograph of Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus is by Jade's ownerTerry Lynch. Jade is working as a guide dog in cyberspace to help dog lovers find their way to canine web sites. You may freely use this image of Jade to help others find their way to Jade's home page (this site) and Project K-9, for which Jade is a cyberspace mascot. However you may not publish this photograph in any other media without the owner's written consent. If you want to use this photograph on your Internet site please contact TerryLynch@aol.com and give him you URL (internet site address). You may link Jade's picture to this page which is:

http://www.byteland.org/projectk9/jadelogo.htm

or go to Project K9 which is at:

http://www.byteland.org/projectk9/index.html.

In this way Jade can fulfill his role as the most illustrious cyberspace guide dog by helping dog lovers everywhere browse the internet. The above graphic itself may be downloaded by clicking on Jade's Puppy Picture. Thank you for helping Jade and dog lovers everywhere find their way through cyberspace.

Jade At Ten Months

Jade says, "Chill Out!"

At ten months old Jade is a very vigerous, happy dog. He is in excellent health and has very high spirits, being active and well trained. He learns fast and enjoys pleasing his master. His coat is very bright and shiney which is why I like to call him "most illustrious." He is also blacker than the night! In fact Jade is so black that he disappears at night and makes a hole in the darkness!!! If you are thinking about breeding your bitch down the road please view Jade's pedigree.

Jade's Radiographs, No abnormalities!

Jade's Radiographs at 9 months of age
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Attention breeders! Jade's preliminary radiographs for early signs of hip dysplasia have been made and reviewed for remodeling and sclerosis of the femoral head and neck, acetabular congruity and coxofemoral joint luxation. No abnormalities were identified. In other words Jade's hips are GOOD! Another view will be made when Jade is two years of age and film will be sent to Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for screening. Update: At two years of age Jade's radiographs were sent to OFA and registered:

OFA GS-55264 Good 24M-T (Hips).

Jade Progresses In Early Obedience Training

Jade's basic obedience training is progressing well. He is a very smart dog and responds well to both voice and hand commands. He enjoys playing ball and loves to retrieve balls or other play toys. Jade has been informally trained using the methods illustrated in Leerburg's Baisc Dog Obedience training video tape #302. This is an excellent video and demonstratesd the usage of praise and proper correction technique to reinforce a dog's learning. Also The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training : How to Bring Out the Best in Your Pet by Mordecai Siegal, Matthew Margolis is being used for more formal obedience training.