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Goal Achieved!
Day two at the ICE Dog Show was beyond a success! Not only did the camera never seem to stopped clicking all day long (over 5000 images captured!!) Pryia took Best of Breed int he first show, but also, Alexis got to compete in Juniors, in the Best in Show competition,...
Four Week Old Balls of Energy
The pups are four weeks old and boy are they full of energy. They are up on all fours and very are active in the whelping box- so much so that we will be moving them downstairs this week so that they can have more room to roam. Once they are downstairs for puppy...
First Day Was A Success
A success in many ways! First since I am returning to take the win and candid photos for the ICE Dog Show I came with knowledge and creativity. I created and entirely new signage system to help document the event. They supplied an amazing new stand for the dogs to be...
Our Weekend Guest
I will be shooting photos this weekend at the ICE Dogs Shows in Lakeland and since it is the perfect event to learn how to show a dog at Alexis is bringing Pryia - her new Junior Showmanship dog - for their dog show debut! After growing her for show today at the shop,...
A Wonderful Surprise
When Alexis sent me these photos yesterday while she was at work, it totally made my day. Look who came to see her for a bath and nail trim - It's Mr Toby aka Hot Toddy! Alexis was thrilled to see he definitely remembered her. Kisses were given and smiles were...
Perfect Subject
Alexis brought Ginny to work with her yesterday so that she could get some one-on-one lessons on how to trim down a dog. She has been using the skills she learned two years ago to trim Ginny but come to find out, the lessons she previously received were not as ideal...
Not Quite Yet
KC's babies are 4 weeks old today and normally at this age, I would think about bringing them downstairs to start their socialization but I have decided to wait a tad bit longer. Maybe three or four more days? They are little and KC is still a bit of a nervous nelly...
Brothers From Other Mothers
Georgie and Harry truly act like brothers. For being two intact males they adore each other's company like no other dogs I have ever seen. They bring each other toys to play with TOGETHER, they nap next to each other on the rug by the back door and they alert anyone...
Starting To Get Quite Active
Barbie's babies are 3 weeks old today - Boy does time fly big time! They are and wobble-walking on all fours and getting around the whelping box quite freely. Played them out on the ground while I was doing their photo session and they discovered Barbie's food dish....
Dude Can’t Wait
What for you ask? For Summer to be OVER! It's not the majorly intense heat we are having - he is actually enjoying time spent in the sun. The problem is there hasn't been as much sunshine as he would like. He HATES the thunder and lightening of summer storms....
Look At Um!
Tell me these two are not just the most adorable things you have ever seen? Those Cavalier pups were pretty stinking cute but these two are simply stunning! And so sweet when they are napping. KC baked um' good!
Always A Yard Guard
Since Blue was a puppy, she has been a yard guard. That means a dog that she uses all of her senses to guard our back yard from other dogs on the other side of fence, or leaves that blow or humans walking a quarter mile away! She is on high alert from the moment she...
OMG Too Cute!
So I stuck around the shop today when I drove Alexis to work because a puppy playdate and 8 week evaluation was planned for Tina's litter of Cavaliers. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a breed of puppies could be as cute as Chihuahuas. Look at these...
They Have A Theme Too
While Barbie's babies will fall under the Summer Olympic Theme (they were born a few days before the Opening Ceremony) KC's litter will follow a Valentines Day theme. Why you ask a litter born in the heat of July will be named after a winter holiday? Well, their...
Nothin’ A Little Benadryl Can’t Fix
Today was a bath, nail trim and dry day for our crew and with so many light colored dogs and tear staining, we thought we would give a new product a try and see how it works. The reviews have been very positive so instead of using a tearless puppy shampoo to wash the...
A Few With Eyes Open
Barbie and Harry's babies are two weeks old today and I am here to tell you that the "slow to mature" lines have proven their existence with the fact that some of the puppies still do not have eyes open. KC's litter opened a couple of days before their 14th day! And...
Another Must Have
When it comes to little dogs and puppies, finding items to suit their tiny size can sometimes be rather difficult. Harnesses, collars, and clothing can require some sleuthing skills. I discovered that our 2.5 pound Olive fits perfectly in Small Animal costumes from...
Mr. Stickster
Our summer weather patterns have ranged everywhere from extreme heat to torrential downpours, all of which limit the outdoor place time for the dogs. Pent up energy and a pack of Chihuahuas can make for a rambunctious rainy afternoon for sure! Today they had a chance...
We Lost Him
Supplementing our tiny boy just wasn't doing it and now that his eyes are open, we realize we are dealing with something much more concerning. Our worries over his presentation in the uterus were very valid and watching him stretch out to get things flowing was a...
Something’s Up
We have reached two weeks for KC's litter and all three have eyes opening. While our first two puppies are progressing perfectly if not more than average, our tiny boy has only sustained his weight since last night. I have decided to start supplementing him with our...