NEVER Get Between the Judge and the Dog

Jul 31, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, Training

Tonight’s conformation class involved teaching my daughter one of the key elements of Junior Showmanship – NEVER EVER EVER get between the judge and the dog. She has master the changing of hands on certain patterns to keep the dog in front but tonight is...

Still No Signs

Jul 30, 2013 | Treasure

I am really thinking we missed the breeding date on Treasure & Eddie because she is showing no signs of moving those ever growing pups down. She is still eating like a piggy and based on how those puppies feel, she still has a few more days of growing in there. I...

Banger Sisters

Jul 28, 2013 | Barbie, Breeding Chihuahuas, Dream

I can officially announce that we are anticipating a fall litter from Barbie and Teddy! YAHOO!!!! And with all the hormones in the air around here, I can also announce thatDream is officially in heat. Lovely aye? Oh yeah – one brings the rest into season just...

Day 58

Jul 25, 2013 | Treasure

Treasure’s day 58 has come and gone and I honestly don’t think she will be popping any time soon. She keeps growing and growing and not showing the signs of labor or moving the pups down, which I would normally start to see by now. We did do some whelping...

Training Continues

Jul 24, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, Teddy, Training

Tonight’s Conformation class was taught by Maria – the most energetic and vivacious instructor my daughter has ever encountered. She is a quiet and subdued teenager and we are hoping that Junior Showmanship will help build her confidence. Maria took her...