In Loving Memory of Reykur

In Memory of Reykur
Written by Chelsea Schaefer

It is with great sadness that I inform all of you that our Icelandic Reykur (Belglen's Reifur), passed away on June 1st at the young age of 14 1/2 months. We welcomed Reykur into our home last August, and he had become an integral part of our family immediately. He was full of energy, happiness and love to spare every day that he was with us, and even our most crotchety cat tolerated his exuberance most of the time, and even welcomed it occasionally.
Reykur enjoyed any activity we involved him in, from his formal training classes, to at-home lessons.

His greatest trick mastered was the 'weave' where he would weave in and out of my legs as I walked. His brains and good looks attracted positive reactions from all who came into contact with him. He was exceptional with young children and babies, although a bit excitable at times.


Some of his favorite activities included playing fetch in the backyard with his toys for hours on end, chasing snow and water from the garden hose, cheering at my ultimate frisbee games, going for long walks, biking and rollerblading, playing with his friends at the dog park, accompanying us on road trips and relaxing at the end of a long day.


He was exceptionally well-behaved and mature for his age yet he still had the innocence of a puppy who has not yet advanced into adult doghood. Unfortunately his zealousness for new adventures was responsible for his passing, as he escaped in search of excitement and new friends.


Reykur will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and especially by those of us who called him family. He had a special way about him that touched each of us in a different way. As we go on with our daily lives, and as summer plans unfold in his absence we will continue to remember how much he would've enjoyed each moment with us.

He was the ray of sunshine that brightened each day and although he is gone, he will never be forgotten.