Opal

The Story Of the name "Opal"

The simple one is this is what her Breeder called her when she was born....

We kept the name because it fit her in every way and found a few fun facts about the true Fire Opal (see below)

Few gemstones evoke the excitement of a precious fire opal. The flashy show of this gem makes each specimen unique, a fountain of mystery, enchantment and legend. Some say that opals convey foresight and good health. What is opal? Technically, this mineral is made of silica, the chemical name for silicon dioxide. Common forms of silica are ordinary glass and crystals of quartz.  The silica did not crystallize, but solidified from a gel to form microscopic spheres. Water was trapped in these spheres so light passing through the water is broken into the spectrum of colors seen in this precious gem. The effect is similar to light passing through water drops in the sky to form a rainbow. If you have an opal, you possess your own rainbow!Opals should be treated with care; like most gems, they will shatter or crack if treated roughly.

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"Apex's It's Me Opal"

Opal as a Puppy in Ohio

Opal at 8 weeks with us12 weeks

16 weeks (above) ~looking silly~

Showing in puppy class

Opal 9 mo

Opal in Open class (above)

See Opal in her home life (Below)

Opal at home 1 1/2 Yr

Opal 3 Years old

Apex's It's Me Opal  (12/21/2003-)

Five generation pedigree: