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Introducing Our New Grand Champion!
We finally did it! We earned our Grand Champion title for Mr. Tino! And with 2 extra points to spare too! Hey, I'll take it!! AllI know is that I am beyond proud of this amazing accomplishment. At 15 months of age, this little dog has allowed me to have experiences...
Try Again Tomorrow
Today was not the day for Tino's new title but it was still a good day! It started with an early breed ring time but a low entry. We had many marked absent but with Irma out there I totally get it! Dolly had later ring times so heading back to Florida today wasn't...
So Close I Can Taste It!
Tino did it again today! He went Best of Breed and I couldn't be more proud! It was another major on his record, leaving him only needing one single point for his Grand Champion title!!! OMG I AM SO EXCITED!!! I celebrated this accomplishment with a cocktail at our...
Third Major Down
What an amazingly memory filled second day in Biloxi! And it all started in the show ring! First of all, we had some time to do some more table training this morning before our ring time. I would say that it paid off because he was calm as a cucumber on the table in...
Pointless Start
With almost half of the entries not showing up today, I should have known that a mid-week show would not bring the points. We earned a Select with no points so as my daughter says... At least you got a ribbon! I need to thank Dolly who happened to notice that I needed...
Back On The Road
I may have gotten home late last night from our trip to Raleigh but I am back on the road today - This time I am headed to Biloxi! I literally came home, did laundry, bathed and dried Mr. Tino and then drove to Dolly's this morning so that we could start our...
Major Lesson Learned
I need to listen to my mentors and friends more often. I want to believe all people are good and everyone follows the rules. But these are dogs shows! There are very political plays at hand in the ring. I wanted to believe and was proven wrong. I guess everything...
Select Kinda Day
And it's OK! We have been in a BOB roll but I am realistic - you can't always win the big prize! And it was nice to see Stella back in the ring too! She didn't get any love either but she showed her butt off! Couldn't have been more proud of both of our competitors!...
Tino Had An Exciting Day
We got to sleeping today which is something we rarely get to do with Chihuahuas at dog shows. 8 and 8:30AM ring times is usually the norm. Tino, Georgie and I totally took advantage and rested up for a long dog show afternoon. I was so beyond honored to have started...
Whirlwind Kinda Day
So it all technically began last night. Like 11pm last night! Darius and I backed out of my driveway to make the drive up the coast to Raleigh, North Carolina. We made it to our hotel at 7am. We had to unpack the car, potty the dogs and then get our show gear on! With...
8 Weeks Old
The puppies are officially 8 weeks old today and we have decided to place all three boys in pet homes. Each is sweet as ever and would make fabulous new-additions. Vice and Thunder would make wonderful family pets! And I am here to tell you that this photo was a true...
It’s All Fun and Games Until…
I let the puppies out to play this afternoon and the mayhem made me chuckle. When I bought this toy for the puppies they were young and sweet and innocent. It's crazy how different things are three weeks later. I mean, they are crazy wild and rambunctious! They have...
Look What Came In The Mail!
OMG I am so excited! So PROUD!!! I went to the mailbox and inside I found a very large envelope from the AKC. I fully anticipated the official certificate stating that Tino is a Champion. But this envelope was thicker - Bulkier - It was heavy! When I opened it, out...
Another Report From Atlanta
I got another report from Darius today and it looks like our sweet Stella got Winner's Bitch again today in Atlanta, adding another point towards her Champion title! Beyond Thrilled. We are half way there! One three point major and five singles is all that she needs!...
Exciting Things To Come
Day two at the ICE dog show and it was a blast! So may great people and their adorable dogs. The group with the golden were awesome and I have some new fond friends in the hound group as well! Can't wait to be back next year!! In addition to photographing all the...
Her First Major!
While I was in Lakeland at the ICE dog show, Stella was with Darius in Atlanta, GA earning her very first major win adding 3 more points to her count - bringing her up to 6 points! So excited to see her get closer to her much deserved Champion title! YAHOO!
We Are Back!
...and I had such a fantastic time today at the Summer ICE Summer Grand Prix. Being invited back as the dog show photographer time and time again is such an honor and the people that participate in these shows are beyond amazing! I have met some of the kindest,...
So Unbelievably Proud
I cannot tell you just how proud I am today! I opened yesterday's mail while sipping my morning coffee and my smile lit the room. My Heart, Patella and Eye Health Certifications as well as my CHIC health testing certifications arrived from the Canine Health...
She Might Be A Natural
The puppies are 7 weeks old today and I am here to tell you that they are NOT easy to photograph when they are this active and playful! Here is the BEST photo I was able to get of the litter together. One single photo from about 50 attempts but this was also the sign...
Have You Seen Them?
I have loved Teddy the Dog products for several years now and am usually drawn to the funny puns and their play on words. Specifically when it is alcohol based! Dogs? Drinks? HELLO?!?! Of course I have to own it! Be sure to check out their current Pick of the Litter...