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Fittings
So I got new costumes for this year's Chihuahua de Mayo. I gave a sneak peek of KC's costume but here are the boy's and Olive's. I had to do fittings today (yes, I waited until the last minute like I always seem to do) and all four of our participants' costumes will...
In The Market for A Fan
When you have a brachycephalic dog and live in Florida, it is a combination that requires a special set of supplies to keep them from overheating. We have a few cooling towels, cooling neck bands, cooling jackets, spray bottles, misting fans and crate fans. These are...
The Bonding Continues
After only a week here in Florida and an awesome first weekend out First Place, these two have earned an afternoon nap on the couch. What I found to be so adorable is how Harry cuddled right up next to Alexis, extending himself to make sure she didn't leave his side....
An Amazing Day!
Georgie made me so proud today! He started out by showing me up to the judge. She said I could choose to walk the entire ring or make a small circle. I mentioned he cleans the floor so I would like to use the entire ring. Wouldn't you know it! He only surfed once!...
So Much To Share
So today I didn't have to assist anyone but Alexis so I got to watch her take Best of Breed again today in Pugs. Man, are those two seamless! Truly amazing to watch! It wasn't a major but we will take the point. After...
Great Leaps Forward
Alexis made some huge accomplishments today and I couldn't more proud! First, while helping a friend handle their dog, Alexis got her armband, and showed Boomer in breed without me anywhere near to help! That is HUGE as far as I am concerned. She has always depended...
A Pointless Win
I was so proud of Georgie today! He may have been the only class male in the ring body but he only surfed the floor a few times and didn't get too riled up with the other dogs in the ring with him. We round out our trip around the ring being selected as the Best of...
Rotisserie to the Rescue
We drove out to Vero Beach tonight to setup for our weekend adventure tonight so we can get a fresh start tomorrow. We have finally checked into the hotel and unpacked, ready to unwind and eat our dinner. While traveling for shows, I have been running up to local...
Is She or Isn’t She?
This is Milly's first breeding and usually first breedings take a while to "show". She's 5 weeks in and all I feel is possibly one puppy lump on the left side and a tiny bump on the right. I know she still has about two weeks before we can "count pups" but I am...
Old Man Dewey
It seems like only yesterday that Dewey was a tiny little puppy that could fit into the palm of my hand. He is till any enough to sit in the palm of my hand but in August, he is going to be 8 years old! That's just crazy! And this special, special boy is aging quite...
He’s Perfect!
Our search for the perfect Juniors Chihuahua has finally come to it's end. As they say, all good things are worth the wait and Mr. Harold is that and so much more! I have to say I am in awe of how the dog show community banded together to help another - especially a...
A Win In My Book
That tip from Rita was pure genius and Alexis worked it perfectly today in the Junior ring. She slowed down her pace, was patient and calm - She did everything right! The only thing I would have faulted her on was at the very, very end, she self-stacked KC instead of...
More of the Same Today
Georgie and I did our thing this morning and this time, he not only got Winner's Dog but he also went Best Opposite Sex! Very proud of our little pistol and Pistol he truly was! Playing with the leaves an rocks that made their way onto the mat in the rings, self...
Rough
Poor Alexis! She is so determined to get her five wins in Juniors but the perfect summer time dog just hasn't quite made it to us so she had to show KC. Being at the the end of the line is tough. Handling the tiniest dog in the ring is a major disadvantage. Showing in...
Chihuahuas Kicked It Off
The Chihuahuas kicked off our first day on Zolfo Springs, with the Smooth Coats entering the ring first. It was a small class count but Georgie and I did our thing as normal. He did a small amount of floor sniffing and after earning Winner's Dog, was his pistol-self a...
All About The Ears
We head out to Zolfo Springs tomorrow so today was groom and primp day! Show grooming is quite the process - One that we have started at home and had to finish in hotel rooms for several show weekends now. We aren't heading out until early tomorrow morning this time...
Intermittent Play Mode
We are closing in on the 30 day mark and the further we get into her pregnancy, the more and more we see the signs that she is with pup. Lots of napping, picky eating and then tons of it and now less of her play modes throughout the day. Normally she is running and...
The Tinies
When your tiny and not on the "chunky" side, cuddling up together is the perfect way to keep warm. A total Chihuahua thing for sure! Georgie, Dewey and Olive are the smallest ones in the house and when they aren't basking on the sun by the window, they are cuddled up...
What An Awesome Day!
When the email arrived in my inbox from AKC sharing that the Seminole Dog Fanciers were holding a B Match right up the road, Alexis and I were pretty excited about the chance to have show in a more casual environment. Outdoors at that! We packed up Boomer, KC and...
Shoulder Buddy
I have been working on a large number of photos every evening this week and KC has decided to be my late-night couch buddy. She jumps up onto my chest to use it as a launch pad to get up onto my shoulder. It's from there she settles in with a snuggle and an evening of...