Sep 1, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, Owner-Handler, Tino
So it all technically began last night. Like 11pm last night! Darius and I backed out of my driveway to make the drive up the coast to Raleigh, North Carolina. We made it to our hotel at 7am. We had to unpack the car, potty the dogs and then get our show gear on! With...
Aug 29, 2017 | Bred-By, Tino
OMG I am so excited! So PROUD!!! I went to the mailbox and inside I found a very large envelope from the AKC. I fully anticipated the official certificate stating that Tino is a Champion. But this envelope was thicker – Bulkier – It was heavy! When I...
Aug 5, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, George, Owner-Handler, Specialties, Tino
When I finished Georgie at the Tampa Bay Chihuahua Club Specialty it was a true honor. I realized the likelihood of finishing your dog at a specialty is slim, so to have it happen TWICE and this time to have it done from the Bred-By class? Honored doesn’t even...
Jan 29, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino
I am so exceptionally proud of both Stella and Tino! They were real troopers with all of the odd Florida weather, all while taking on anxiety from being in the dog show ring. Even though Tino started out been scared by his first judge, by today he actually walked...
Jan 27, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino
I don’t know if it was the blistering cold weather for the change in handlers but both Tino and Stella did amazing today. Tails up the entire time, focused and quite calm with the judge. Of course she had very gentle hands which was helpful. Yesterday’s...
Jan 26, 2017 | Bred-By, Breeding Chihuahuas, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Tino
When Alexis asked if she could be the first one to take Tino into the dog show ring I was tickled pink! It was such a monumental day and for her to wish to be the one on the lead means her confidence has definitely increased. I am so proud! The pride continued when I...
