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Enjoying Life's Moments ResponsiblyThe Dog Show Gods Were Kind
With the ring conflicts plaguing us the entire weekend, today was the day that if everything aligned correctly, the girls could get all dogs in each ring. They were...
They Did It Again!
Hope and Spike did it again and this time it was in a ring with eight Juniors! Yes! EIGHT! Hope has done wonders with this willful little dude and his attachment to her is very apparent. She placed 4th in this very large group, all knowing that she also had a slim...
By Golly – She REALLY Earned It!
Back in the Juniors ring, amazing things happened. Not only did Alexis have competition again, but she really worked the ring and showed off her handling skills. So much so that she...
Ring Conflicts
We have a weekend packed with dogs shows and interestingly enough, we have ring conflicts all three days! Both Juniors as well as Chihuahua breed have an 8:30 am ring time today, Saturday and Sunday. The girls have been working with the dogs to get their chance to...
Movin’ On Down
The puppies are 4 weeks old so you all know what that means - They moved downstairs for their time in our puppy kindergarten! Oh yeah! Let the socialization begin!!!!!! They have adjusted very well and are loving all of the extra attention. Interestingly enough, they...
Our Chi-Poooooo
Tomorrow will be one week since Teddy's dental and I am happy to share that he is doing so well! The swelling in his jaw is going down and things are a lot less painful for the little guy. Back to his hovering-self, he is...
TBCC 55th Specialty
The TBCC 55th Specialty was held in conjunction with the St. Petersburg show here in Tampa and even though it made for a very long day, it was filled with fun, friends and excitement. This was the first Juniors event for Hope in a Specialty and the first time for both...
Another Beautiful Team
Our only entry for the St Pete dog show this morning was KC and of course, this was the first time she and Hope entered the ring after the last two months of training and bonding. WOW! These two are amazing...
One Down – Two To Go
I am proud to announce that at Boomer and Alexis' Junior Showmanship debut, Alexis got her very first win towards her require three to move up to the Open Class! It was so exciting to watch and even more thrilling to see her reaction. A year's worth of very hard work...
SPECIAL Best Friends
Our grooming table is situated in our living room, giving us a chance to work on table training and of course, to brush out and groom our dogs, with ease and convenience. My daughter has spent the day getting ready for our big dog show day tomorrow and you can tell...
Going The Vodka Route!
The puppies are 3 weeks old and I have FINALLY decided on names. I knew, I know - I am SO bad!!! But it was such a hard decision! I wanted something fun but also very fitting to the uniqueness of this litter. I decided to go with a Vodka theme since so many fun and...
Mush Mouth
Teddy is NOT liking the new diet but is tolerating the change. He gets a very special, heated plate of moist food three times a day while his jaw is healing and I can tell you that he wants that kibble SO bad. I know there is still pain because he usually walks around...
Last Class Before The Show
Last night was the final conformation class before the Orlando Show Cluster and we wanted to get some training in before the girl's Specialty and Show debut. Not only will this be first show for Smoochie and Bella, this will also be Hope's first Chihuahua Specialty...
Dental Time Again
It is time for Teddy's next dental and we brought Smoochie along to get her rabies vaccine. Our day started out as plan but didn't end that way. It was quite the adventure for all of us! It all started with Teddy and his dental cleaning. His two remaining bottom teeth...
Speaking of Blue
Today is bath day and all of the dogs got their scrub-a-dub-dub in the laundry tub, leaving them all fresh and clean smelling (thanks much to Isles of Dogs and their perfect pet oatmeal shampoo). While Blue was getting her bath, I had to pause and take note of how...
Two Weeks Old Pudgers
Pudgers they are! This is one very healthy litter. They have all doubled their birth weight and are usually found on their backs with their bulging bellies exposed. So sweet! And as I pointed out last week, their colors and shades (of grey) are still changing. They...
Very Chihuahua Like
I know the bond between Boomer the Pug and my daughter was instant but when I saw this today, I knew it was a forever bond. A bond I always see with a Chihuahua and it's "person". Alexis was out in the dining room for the majority of the afternoon working on her card...
Such a Trooper
Beamer is at the teenage stage of his life at the ripe age of 10 months old. He has spent the last 30 days being surrounded by the smells of ripe females and has not lost his mind with anxiety! Teddy, the horny old man has let it be known for a couple of days that he...
Setting Up Shop
The girls have been honing their grooming skills (thanks to Kristie and Emily) to the point where they are ready for their own setups a home. Hope is the big breed girl while Alexis is sticking to the toy breeds. Each has their own spot at their house where they can...
One Week Old
Our adorable shade of grey litter is one week old today and yes, they are still sport in' those blue hues. As with all puppies, their colors change almost daily and this litter is no different. But they also each have a completely different coat thing going on. Our...