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TDay Treats
As we do every year, the Figgy Clan cuddled up on then couch to watch the National Dog Show while we waited for our scrumptious Turkey Din-Din to finish cooking. Rooting for the Chihuahuas' will never end, even though in all of our years of watching they have never...
The Bubs Is Back Home
And one very happy girl. She is now officially out of heat, Tiger is back home with his family and now Bubbles is home too. I don't know who was happier to be back, her or her play buddy, Ozzie. Please don't get me wrong - she enjoyed her time with Tiger VERY MUCH ;)...
Well That Was A First
I have never had an issue with breeding a Chihuahua - they have always just "taken care of business" on their own! Well, it just isn't happenin' with Boomer and Marg and some human intervention was required. We really want to her bred before she returns home in...
Canine CPR – CHECK!
When I received an email from the Institute of Technical Arts that they were hosting a First Aid and CPR class I knew this was something right up out our alley! You see, Alexis is homeschooled and any unique class like this being offered piques my interest. Then of...
Snugglin Up
For us Floridians, dipping down into the 40's is down-right COLD, so much so that the hubby was inspired to have our first fire of the year. It's always interesting to see which of the dogs find it to be enticing. Normally it's one of the smooth coat Chihuahuas so I...
And She Walked!!!
With family in town from up in the Great White North, the invitation to come have an early Thanksgiving Dinner looking out at the Atlantic Ocean in Ormond Beach was gleefully accepted. Even as Floridians, a day at the beach is always 100 times better when shared with...
Single Day But Filled To The Brim!
Of the four day show up in Ocala, we only entered one day - today - and it was mostly for the chance to socialize Tipsy and to help build a Major in smooth coat males. Not saying' the Junior ring wasn't fun but it made for a very VERY long day, starting with an 8 am...
No Quite Right
So we noticed last week that Boomer was given Marg a LOT of attention - I mean A LOT! It came to our attention yesterday that she has become quote swollen the lady-part region, explaining things very clearly! Obviously, all of the Chihuahua hormonal action brought...
Tiger Is Visiting
Our plan was always to do one breeding with Bella and then have her spayed to be able to live out her days in the lap of luxury with our dear friends. Initially she would stay with us until the breeding and whelping were complete but the timing just didn't work out....
Need To Do Something
So I have been a very, VERY bad girl and today it was proven that I best get a move on and make it right. I bought Tipsy along for some exposure to the outdoor dog show experience and boy did we all experience a lot more - I have not been taking Tipsy out enough and...
More of the Same and a MAJOR Twist!
We kicked off the morning of day two here in Brooksville the same as on day one - With the help of another Junior, we again owned the Pug ring. We learned that Boomer should remain with Alexis and all he did was look for her while int he ring with Cole and Marg took...
Quite The Way To End The Day!
Holy Guacamole! No matter how low the temps dropped to up here in Brooksviille this evening, there was so much excitement that we all stayed warm! First, today was the Owner-Handler competition so while Marg took Breed, Alexis and Boomer won Owner-Handler, bringing...
Don’t Give Up!
That's exactly what me as well as several others - Adults and fellow Juniors alike - said to Alexis now that she has move dup to the Master class. After her first weekend competing with the very experiences Juniors, we explained it was very obvious what was running...
Owning The Ring
08This weekend will be ours alone when it comes to the Pugs because Boomer and Marg are the only two entered for both days. I saw this as an opportunity to help add experience to another Junior’s resume while helping both the dogs with their show skills as well. I was...
Biggest Investment
It has been said that showing dogs is a costly hobby. I am here to tell you that it most definitely is! The grooming tables, dryers, carts and crates are NOTHING in cost compared to the brushes, combs and shampoos we purchase to make our dogs look their very best. In...
Bye Bye Love
The deed as been done - MANY times - And we will be expecting puppies the week of Christmas! Quite the way to Ring OUT the year aye? I know we are excited! This is an amazing pairing. Eddie and Barbie compliment each other in so many ways and have honestly bonded big...
Window Shopping
While we wait for all of the insurance claim paperwork to be completed and the GAP to kick in, we headed out to window shop and peek at what other options are out there for us. In addition to needing to sleep at least six, we need space to house the dog crates and...
Gettin’ The Job Done
As much as we love Teddy's temperament, in the three breeding we have used him for, we haven't reproduced it - but we HAVE reproduced his lack of angulation. Clearly some genes are stronger than others, inspiring us step outside the box a bit - but not TOO far!...
Not Just Crying… SOBBING!
Yes, I am SOBBING! All of my hard work on the camper was for not. We had a nasty thunderstorm hit last month, resulting with a rather large branch breaking free from a tree in the side yard and landing smack-dab in the middle of the camper roof. It pierced the...
Everyone Was Ready To Come Home
A repeat of yesterday for today in Plant City with Frank and Frankette (I mean Boomer and Marg) ready to come home and chillax. Marg did earn a 2nd place today, compared to her 3rd yesterday, showing that she and Alexis are much more in sync - A wonderful new team!...