A/C Ch Bastion's Hellcat from HyTops
​born 4-22-1996, died Feb. 10 2008
​Owned byLynn & Bob Spohr of Bastion Bullmastiffs
Bred by Peggy & Julie Hays

Call Name: Essie   WP701833/04
Fawn Female, OFA 2052F,  CA-52, CERF-202, EL 415

Progeny Points: 9, Bronze
Level: Bronze Status - inactive, awarded 2009, update 2012

     “Essie Mae” was a middle of the standard fawn bitch weighing about 110 pounds. This girl possessed lots of bone, attitude, athleticism, showmanship and type. She has a passion for life that made her a challenge to live with.. If she wants out of a crate, she gets out... If she wants on the other side of the fence - She jumps it.. If that white donkey should not be on her farm - She chases it off. She was the supreme mole huntress, bringing the dead moles to me for praise. Essie possessed a great deal of mothering instinct. She tended to her babies with a passion. She produced very consistent litters whether she was line bred or out crossed. She throws her level bite, exceptional amount and color of pigment and wonderful attitude, which consists of a blend of permanent puppyness and determination. Her children received this ability to explore life with a passion. At almost 8 months she gartered 14 points and was a American Canadian champion by 1.5 years. Her Canadian championship included taking Best of Opposite from the classes at the Canadian National. That  same year she received an Award of Merit at the American National in St. Louis under breeder judge Helma Weeks. Essie lived to 13 years of age and ran this place till the day we lost her to bloat. She left a hole in our  hearts when she passed.
​     by Lynn Spohr of Bastion Bullmastiffs

SIRE: A/C Ch. Bastion’s Celebration Time 
CH. Bastion’s Walk on Water (02) 
CH. Bastion’s G’Nash No More (03) 
CH. Bastion’s Sunday Best (04) 
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SIRE: Ch. Bluegrass Bumpious Boo 
A/C CH Bastion Ashlock RunfortheRoses (01) 
Bastion’s Kentucky Bourbon CD (02) 
A/C CH.Bastion’s Louisville Slugger RN (03) 
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CH. Bastion’s Hellcat to Blackjack (04) 
A/C CH Bastion’s Bluegrass Melody (05) 
Bastion’s Jacquiline Daniels (06) 
Bastion’s Kentucky Tradition (07) 
A/C CH Bastion’s Mint Julip (08) 

Whelped: 4-29-1997 Litter # WP783833
M Fawn (C. Bretthuer)  OFA# 2193G, EL 495, CERF-300
​M Fawn (E. Gilslider)
​M Red Fawn (C. Fuessinger) OFA# SH2

​Whelped: 6-22-1998 Litter # WP862553
​M Fawn PH .38/.38, R Aldrich
​F Fawn (Sally Sanderson)
​M Fawn (D. Hamilton, Bob & Lynn Spohr)
OFA: CA-28, EL 611, GDC-18029
​F Fawn PH .48/.44. (V. Allenbrand)
F Fawn (B. Travis) PH .50/.50,  OFA: hips 2400G, EL-610
​F Fawn.
​F Fawn, M. Millick, OFA: hips 2399G, EL-609
​F Fawn, B & Lynn Spohr, PH .36/.29,
OFA: hips 2403G, EL-613, CA-55