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Her First Win!
So my second day of the show weekend started on the somewhat stressful side. The Beginner Puppy competition placed Tipsy going into the ring right around the same time Tino would be going into the Breed ring. But of course! Why would this be easy? Emma and Anna...
Slow and Steady!
Being a Thursday, the entries are usually small at midweek dog shows and today was no different. Dolly is here again this week with Issue - and she is a very nice female. The odds of Tino beating her for Breed are rather slim so again, we are here to earn those on a...
Comfort Food With Friends
So I will be honest, I feel like I was JUST here - Which I guess technically I was only two days ago. It is nice to be back in the company of great friends for another great dog show weekend but this time it is with ALL of the friends I wished were here last weekend...
My Weekend With The Terriers
Soooooo.....Anyone who knows me knows I will do just about anything for a friend if they ask me to. Even the sketchy stuff! So when I was asked to show two Lakeland Terriers for a very special friend who was unable to I said yes! I even picked them up and kept them...
Best Op and Lots Of Leash Holding
We made it though the second night with two Lakeland Terriers and four Chihuahuas in a hotel room! That is my first very proud announcement! My second is that Mr Tino was less of a pistol today and got Best Opposite Sex today. We didn't do so well in OH Groups but I...
What A Start
My first day in Ocala has been bittersweet. Being without Renée is just not fun. I've had Jessica with me all day… A True Blessing… And we have bonded over gummy bears! The addiction to Haribo Gold gummy bears has transferred to Renée and her crew. Jessica immediately...
My Temp Home For Two Weeks
So the start of the fall dogs show season is upon us and I decided to drive up to Ocala early so I could set up our spot for the next two weeks. I'm so sad Renée can't be here this weekend… It's odd being in her spot and setting up without her. But she'll be here for...
Sun Spot
It happens every winter here - granted a Florida winter but still. They find the sun spot and covet it. Warmth is their THANG and when they find it they will stay in it for as long as they can. Sometimes I worry that they will bake them selves and overheat. So far...
Best Op Again – But I Think I Have a Boyfriend!
Today was more of the same for us in the Breed Ring - BOS for Mr Tino to Dolly and Issue, an again, we got Owner Handler. The drive home is just too long for me to justify staying we we headed back after Juniors were done. We have decided that I will take Breezy back...
On My Own in South Florida
South Florida shows are usually small but the was Darius’ club’s show so I decided to end just to show my support. Unfortunately some last-minute plans kept him from being able to actually participate in his club’s show so I decided to get a hotel and stick around to...
Look What I Got Today!
I cannot tell you just how honored I am! Or how excited I was to receive this email today! It's officially official! Tino has been invited to the AKC National Owner-Handler Series for ranking in the Top 10 - Number 7 to be exact! This little guy has done such such...
New One For Me
This is a first for me. I'm not handing out candy at my front door this Halloween, I am helping assist with an artificial insemination! I'm not quite sure what to think on the outcome. We shall see how things turn out. My intention was to breed Georgie and KC. As I...
It Just Keeps Getting Better
Not only did Tino do it again by taking Best of Breed but we also got a Group 2 in Owner-Handler!!! This will definitely put him in the top ranking for the year. Granted, the year just started but he's definitely racked up quite a few points already! Couldn't be any...
Day One in Plant City – We Got BREED!
Mr Tino has done it again! He took Best of Breed today at the Brandon Kennel Club show as well as Owner-Handler! I am actually quite impressed with this win because this judge can be a but tricky! It was a complete crap shoot today and I was beyond pleased to see him...
Sandy aka Kisses
Another exciting day for this litter. We drove out to Rita's tonight bring Sandy for her to evaluate. This was her pick of the litter, with her reminding her so much of her sweet Fanny. It didn't take long for Rita to fall and fall HARD - Her new name is Kisses (You...
Zen and Thunder Going Home
Finding a great forever home is not an easy task. Finding a great friend home that will also take two puppies from the same litter? A true miracle! Guess what? A miracle has occurred! When Carole contacted me with interest in both the boys I was beside myself! They...
Boy’s Bathtime
The boys are going home to their new forever family tomorrow so a bath and nail trim were in order. This is only their second bath ever but this one was detailed! Ears, face, between the toes and three separate slatherings! Whitener, shampoo and conditioner! They were...
Primin the Pump
So it looks like KC has gone into season - Just as planned. I have been anticipating this heat because it will be her last litter and Georgie’s last breeding. My goal is to retire the both after this breeding, finishing the circle of bringing the two lines that I have...
Final Day with Fabulous Finds!
Our final day in Atlanta and I cannot wait to get home! That extra day away definitely adds to the exhaustion. Granted, waking to Duncan is alway nice but nothing beat sleeping in your own bed and getting to sleep in! Waking up at the butt crack of dawn to get ready...
Team Colors?
NO! It was NOT planned! YES! Darius and I just so happened to pack and then wear the same color today. And yes, it just so happens to be the same color as my trolley! We spent the day with our matching colors being being brought to our attention by a plethora people....