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Onto the Head Piece
Alexis is back onto her grooming lessons and this week's topic is all about grooming the head. With only long coat Chihuahuas to practice on, it was interesting listening to how she explain how these techniques should be applied. Actual excitement over being able to...
We’re Home
And clearly we were missed! Alexis and I always loose a few hours of sleep when we travel for dog shows but this weekend it was quite a bit. Like a night's worth. So when I walked in on a very fast asleep Alexis with a bunch of dogs napping on her I knew we were ALL...
This Time There’s Photos!
Our gimme Breed today also came with a chance to walk the Toy Group as well as the Owner-handler rings. With Georgie being so young and gangly, I didn't think it would be a good idea to take those trips. Yu gotta love friends that point out the obvious. It's Sunday -...
Playin’ In The Dirt
So THIS is what happens when you spend the weekend playing in the dirt at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elton, Florida. Very reminiscent of my childhood playing in the dirt in elementary school. Lots of dusty, dirty fun!
A Repeat
With the exact same ring times as yesterday and everyone agreeing to bumping the Pugs to the end, I had no idea that yesterday would be a complete repeat. Starting in Juniors, 13 kids this time, no Team Figgy love but I bursted with pride in how she congratulated...
Awesome Gimme
I don't care that we were the only ones that showed up today for Smooth Coat Chihuahuas, the judge doesn't have to award you just for showing up. Georgie pranced around that ring like he owned it today - I only had to yank his head up once, because he tried to eat a...
Junior Seminar
Being the mom to a Junior has it's benefits for sure. Like sitting ringside and listening to the tips and tricks given at Junior Seminars. Especially when they are given by very talented and boisterous handlers! In addition to Alexis trading in some of her suits to...
And The Awesomeness Continued
Holy Cow Wow! Boomer and Alexis weren't the only ones that had an awesome day in the ring today. It all started with Georgie! He got his second point today by getting Winner's Dog! It was so exciting - only two majors and and potentially five points to go! YAHOO!! KC...
Resting Up
With such early ring times (8:00 am to be exact) wen you have to stick around for Groups it can make for a very long day. We were going to run back to the hotel but there was a two hour wait for win photos (with every second of course) so we stayed at the show site...
Wow! What an Awesome Day in Breed
With 12 kids in Juniors, it was a tough trip around that ring but filled with amazing sportsmanship. I was so proud of Alexis for graciously congratulating all of those that did place. But for the first time, the show's ring conflict was saved by the Pug peeps and...
South Jax Weekend Home
Another show weekend away from home has come and I can't tell you how excited we are because it will be with Rayna and Normandy!!! And to make things easier on our South Carolina visitors, we picked a hotel up in South Jacksonville to make their drive a bit shorter....
Fingers Crossed
Milly came back home with us on Saturday and based on the way that she is acting I can't help but think that the breeding was successful. There is no one particular thing that I can pinpoint, she is just more Maternal" and "careful. If all went well, we will have...
The Future of the Club
With a week's full of perfect Florida weather, today was the only day in the forecast filled with any storms. The same day as our club's B Match. Go figure! The rescheduling of our match went without issue (We bumped it to June 5th) so onto a puppy socialization...
Georgie is the Best!
This young whippersnapper has the best temperament we have ever produced in a male. He loves every human he meets and obviously every dog too. He has been roommates with two visiting dogs in the last month and he has bonded so awesomely with both without issue. I...
So Grown Up
Today s Alexis' 17th birthday and as I begin the countdown to the final year of her youth I cannot help but take note of just how wonderful of a person and talented handler she has grown to become. A true team player that roots on all of those around her, remains...
Shortened Weekend
So everything was going better than planned this morning as we packed up to head to the show and then home. We got a really good night's sleep, woke up on time and had packed up a large majority of or stuff last night making things very easy today. That was until the...
Quick Trips
I am so proud of Alexis! It was been a rather trying day with quick trips around the ring and no ribbons to show for it. (Outside of the Breed win for being the one and only Pug entered) and each time she showed perfect sportsmanship! Congratulating everyone in the...
Be-Bopped Into A Reserve
With a Florida themed two day shows it was a lot of fun to see all of the fun and Florida decor. Georgie must have fed off of the fun vibe because he was very full of himself in the ring! He still tried to feed of the floor but nowhere near as much as he has in the...
Our Spring Break
The Lake City shows this weekend are our mini Spring Break vacation. We headed out on the 3 hour drive early enough to get to the hotel before sun down and avoid all of the impending nasty weather. We got to the Days Inn and were pleasantly surprised by the very large...
Best $115 I Ever Spent!
So I saw the announcement they made when the Chris Christensen Amazing Stand N Groom came out. I initially thought, "a $50.00 pillow??" Great idea but is it worth the money? Then I saw it in person. This is no pillow, it's sturdy and washable and and brilliant! Boomer...