Awards

Lee was born in France in December 1994. He was brought to Florida in 1999 and then to us in Puerto Rico in May 2003 as a French Ring III. Even at the age of 9, he maintained his agility and stamina. He had an incredible temperament demonstrating his strength and aggressiveness while he worked and his gentleness when he socialized. He always put on a great show while performing Ring sports. He died on July 29, 2005 of Chronic renal failure. He was and always will be the "Star" of Winstar Nightwatch Kennel. See Photos

Sophie Winstar, a Belgian Malinois, was 6 years old when she died last year of kidney failure. At around the age of 1 she was abandoned at our kennel. She was small in size but slowly demonstrated how big her heart really was. She possessed an incredible ball drive which allowed her to be trained in several areas. She was trained in detection of narcotics and firearms. Her biggest asset, however, was her ability to find evidence. She could find lost objects in large, unlighted and rocky terrains. She frequently delighted large crowds of adults and children while working. She was extremely sociable and loving. Her loyalty towards her owner and desire to lease was visible until the very end. She is sorely missed. May you rest in peace. See Videos

Jlo Winstar was a Belgian Malinois born on June 21, 2002 from a great line of working dogs and was brought to us from Florida in 2004. She gave us our second (B) litter. Her offspring included B-Lee personal protection; Bronx - narcotics detection; and Bolo - narcotics and personal protection. She was loyal, playful and beautiful. She died of cancer in January 2011. I will always miss her.

Azon was a Belgian Malinois born in October 2003. He was the son of Lee Des Orges and Kala Winstar. Azon was a strong working dog. He had an awesome bite and keen instincts that made him perfect for his work in personal protection. He was our expert during community demonstrations of the physical capabilities of the working dog. He died in 2009 of Leptospirosis. See Photos See Videos

A DOG'S PRAYER

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for although I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshipper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food so that I may stay well to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.

And beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather, hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest... and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I draw, my fate was every safest in your hands.

Beth Norman Harris

ORACION DEL PERRO

Trátame gentilmente mi querido amigo, porque no hay corazón el mundo más agradecido por tu gentileza, que mi amoroso corazón. No quebrantes mi orgullo con un palo, porque entonces yo lameré tus manos entre golpe y golpe.

Tu paciencia y entendimiento me enseñaran más rápido las cosas que tú quieres que yo aprenda. Háblame a menudo, porque tu voz es la más dulce canción del mundo, y lo notaras por el vigoroso movimiento de mi rabo cuando escucho tus pasos.

Por favor, déjame entrar cuando llueve y hace frio, pues yo soy un animal doméstico y ya no estoy acostumbrado a las inclemencias del tiempo. No pido mayor gloria que el privilegio de sentarme a tus pies y cerca de tu corazón. Mantén mi recipiente lleno de agua limpia y fresca, porque no puedo decirte cuando tengo sed. Aliméntame con comida saludable para estar siempre bien y poder jugar, retozar, y hacer lo que tú me ordenes, para caminar a tu lado y estar listo, deseoso y capacitado para protegerte con mi vida, si la tuya estuviera en peligro.

Y mi amigo; cuando llegue a la vejez, y no disfrute de buena salud. Y ya no vea, ni oiga, no hagas ningún esfuerzo heroico para mantenerme contigo. Yo me iré de este mundo sabiendo hasta el último suspiro, que mi destino siempre estuvo seguro en tus manos…

Adiós: yo siempre seré tu mejor amigo