Southeast Bullmastiff Association

Candy

2011-12-28T20:23:00.000-05:00

Candy crossed the Rainbow Bridge this fall.

Candy was a great ambassador for our breed. She never met a person or dog she did not like. She started showing right at 6 months and it took about 2 1/2 years for her to become a Champion in February 2007.(mainly owner handler mistakes) She did countless meet the breeds and even those scared of big dogs would pet her. Candy became an awesome therapy dog when we found Easter Seals Dogs on Call in the Fall of 2009. She would visit patients in hospitals, the elderly in nursing homes, and children with disabilities. Candy drew people in with her quiet demeanor and sweet disposition.

R.I.P. Candy

Southeast Bullmastiff Association Gray, TN Specialty

2011-06-08T22:01:00.001-04:00

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this year! We had a great time.
Pictures to come soon!

Rainbow Bridge Crossings

2011-03-16T21:47:00.000-04:00

Harley was our Best In Sweespstakes, Winners Dog, and Best of Winners at the 2010 Specialty in Gray. He had lymphoma and crossed the Rainbow Bridge this past Monday.

He will be greatly missed by the Moran family.

Delilah - Watchtower Bullmastiffs

2011-01-17T13:19:00.002-05:00

Delilah crossed the Rainbow Bridge this winter.

Junior - Spyglass Bullmastiffs

2011-01-17T13:16:00.001-05:00

Junior crossed the Rainbow Bridge this winter...

The Rainbow Bridge

2011-01-17T13:12:00.001-05:00

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

Madison - Spyglass Bullmastiffs

2011-01-17T12:57:00.004-05:00

Madison crossed the Rainbow Bridge this winter...

Knoxville, TN

2010-11-08T22:42:00.002-05:00

Just for a laugh...

2010-09-19T22:45:00.000-04:00

Sometimes while I am going through all the pictures that I take, I cant help but laugh.

I couldnt resist not sharing with you all today.

honey, your wife & kids really enjoyed the show inside the ring this weekend!

The dog show was pretty good too!

THERAPY DOGS ON CALL

2010-08-31T13:33:00.000-04:00

I wanted to take some time to tell everyone about one of our members, Christina Flack, and the program that she is involved in. Therapy DOGS ON CALL is an Easter Seals Alabama non-profit organization that supports, trains, organizes, and certifies dogs and their handlers to perform multiple services. Christina recently joined this program with her bullmastiff, Candy.

Christina wrote:

"We initially went to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and schools. However, the program has expanded into our local hospitals and occupational therapy work. Most people welcome it. It is amazing seeing someone's face light up when they see the dogs. Actually there is a case now where a little kid was in a coma and he woke up when Frances (founder of the program) started stroking his hand on the dog's head. The dog has came back everyday to spend time with him and he has improved greatly. The hospitals are excited to have the program. There is alot of training involved with the program. The dog must be able to do basic obedience, pass the CGC, and pass the basic DOC testing to be able to visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities. To be able to visit hospitals, they must also pass the public access training...basically have to be bomb proof."

This is CH Melkev's Sweet Delicious Candy. She is 6 years old. Candy had her first visit to Jackson Hospital several weeks ago. She did wonderful! Candy went with her friend Yaeger so the patients got to see two bullmastiffs instead of just one. Candy recently had orientation at Baptist East Hospital and will begin to visit patients there soon as well! Candy is now certified through Alabama's Easter Seals to do public access.

Christina doesnt usually brag on her girl but she is very poud of her. As I am sure we all would be as well. Just look at this girl!

Have a great week!

Tracy

About Us

2010-08-15T22:31:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the Southeast Bullmastiff Association blog. We are commonly known as "SEBA" pronounced “cee bah”. In July, 1990 at the shows in Greenville, SC a group of enthusiastic bullmastiff owners held an organizational meeting that eventually became the Southeast Bullmastiff Association. With the guidance of several experienced exhibitors and breeders we developed into one of the more well known regional clubs. Many of our members breed and even more show Bullmastiffs, but we were not established, and we are not run, for the exclusive benefit of people in those activities. Our mission is to promote the responsible breeding and owning of Bullmastiffs, to provide a means of sharing information, and to have fun. Our common goal is its welfare. If this describes you, you’ve come to the right place.

We have come a long way since 1990. At this time, we are in the process of revitalizing the club. We will have two events in 2011. In May of 2011 we are sponsoring a supported entry with puppy and veteran sweepstakes at the Gray, Tennessee shows hosted by the Greater Kingsport Kennel Club. In November we will return to Knoxville, Tennessee with a Specialty with puppy and veteran sweepstakes in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club and Oak Ridge Kennel Club shows. At these events we will have a dinner, meeting and raffle. Also we have other activities involving the dogs as puppy parking lot matches, puppy/doggy games, etc.

Our present membership loves to camp and try to park close to each other at the shows. We always have at least one night of cooking out and spending time together just enjoying each other. Please come and join us. There is always much more food than we can eat.

Even if you are unable to attend our functions you will enjoy and benefit from your membership. Your club roster gives you access to fellow members who have experience dealing with virtually any situation or problems you are likely to encounter with your dog.

If you would like to contribute in some way, please get in touch with one of the Club Officers. We are a Club of, by, and for our members. We do not stand on ceremony, and suggestions and new ideas are always in order.

Tracy Hibben of Atomic bullmastiffs has been wonderful in setting up this blog and taking pictures and more pictures. She continually updates our blog with not only pictures of club members but other bullmastiff people showing and or enjoying their dogs as well.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR BLOG. PLEASE COME BACK AND PLEASE VISIT WITH US AT THE DIFFERENT SHOWS!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Karen Cole
President

Fletcher Pictures

2010-06-25T20:53:00.001-04:00

I am finally finished putting the pictures together from the Fletcher show. Sunday's shots didnt turn out very well but I figured I would include some of them anyway in case anyone wanted to see them. If there are any copies that you would like feel free to email me and I will get you the full file. Also, if you have any pictures, articles, etc that you would like posted feel free to email it over to me and I will get it up as soon as I can. I hope that everyone is having a great summer, I look forward to seeing you at the shows again soon!

Enjoy!

2010 Regional Specialty Show Pictures

2010-05-25T23:25:00.007-04:00

Here are some of the pictures from the 2010 SEBA Specialty. When you click on the slide show you will be redirected to the Picasa album. You are welcome to copy these pictures as you wish for your website/blog. However, if you would like the large file size to develop on your own please email me and I will be happy to send it out to you!

Enjoy!