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Enjoying Life's Moments ResponsiblyDry, Full and Comfy
After crashing this morning, my schedule may be all out of wonk but my desire to see the puppies dry and comfy was my first item on the to-do list. Consider it to-DONE! Look at them! Aren't they adorable?And their bellies are plumply full - Barbie is da bomb!
Holy Guacamole!
Not only did I not schedule the x-ray appointment correctly but my four puppy bet was passed by one. I can tell you that Barbie IS her momma and in a matter of five hours, we wrapped up and turned in, for the morning. I was woken by Barbie at 4:15 this morning with...
Lovin This Little Pistol
Spike has a personality to die for and I am loving every minute of the first 7 weeks of his puppyhood. He is fearless with the other dogs but comes to screeching halt the moment he reaches the edge of the carpet that leads to the tile. It's as if he dare not to even...
Day 58 Is Here!
I always have a sigh of relief when we make it to day 58 - any earlier and the puppies won't survive. It's also the point in the pregnancy where we can get x-rays to determine the number and size of the puppies. With Barbie's enormous size, we are all placing our...
A Well Earned Second
Teddy and Alexis rocked it again today and this time, there was competition. I have to say, it was a very hard choice for the judge. Both girls did fabulously and I didn't see any flaws by either - So when it came to placing them, I am here to say this was one well...
Quite The Ring Adventure
With KC's skittish display yesterday, I knew it was a crap shoot this morning - Even after a long, hard rest over night. She did great showing off her gait until she saw my husband sitting ring side, inspiring her to stop, bark and beg for him to play. Each time we...
Junior Seminar
West Volusia Kennel Club held a Junior Seminar after Best in Show tonight and I must commend Megan on spending quality time with each of the Juniors and really sharing some fabulous tips and techniques. She shared with Alexis how to handle Teddy more delicately -...
She Totally Rocked It!
All of the weekly conformation classes have really paid off! Alexis and Teddy did so awesome in Juniors today! She followed every instruction given by the judge, she smiled and looked at the judge, she baited perfectly and I swear, I don't care if she was the only...
Down Time Moments
We had a lot of down time today, with Chihuahuas showing at 8:00 am and Juniors entering the ring at 12:45. Teddy seems to realize he is in his element and insists on being out of his crate and enjoying the show venue. He is allowing anyone and everyone to come up and...
The Perfect Storm
KC's new skittish tendencies mixed with lack of coat were topped off with the loudest AC unit fans I have ever heard, in a room that echoed everything. It was the perfect dog show storm, creating a less than perfect gait. She stopped and started with every startle and...
A Whole New Experience
As a member of a local and national breed club, I can tell you, an all-breed club is a completely different experience. It is one that I would recommend to anyone wishing to learn more about AKC competitions. With my daughter and I in the process of joining the WVKC...
Well, We Will Give It A Try
KC is still unpredictably spooked in the ring. Tonight's class was mind boggling - One time she will walk past a large dogs with no issue, the next time she is freaked and growling. She stops mid "down-and-back" to stare down the air and then cheerfully goes back to...
Isn’t He Adorable?
Our little big man turned 6 weeks old yesterday and the days of timid and shy are long gone. He is so loving life in the pack and is very vocal about being let out to play with them several times a day. He has really come into his own and is even showing less fear...
Come Play With Me
The girls were outside playing in the backyard when Spike was let out of his pen to play and this was a first for him. He is used to having mom Treasure along with KC and Kiki waiting at the door to play. Not this time, and he honestly wasn't too sure what to do. I...
Club Toast
Tonight was the club's monthly meeting in which we voted on the 2014 Specialties. After the meeting, several of us moved on to Applebee's for a fun and toast filled dinner. (wink-wink)
Custom Order Crate Covers
When I made crate covers for my crew it was completely self indulgent - I was tired of using blankets and towels for my crates - Plus I wanted something a bit more decorative. I have gotten complements since I shared their creation but a few weeks ago, I got a...
KC Is Back In Class
and boy am I seeing her revert into a sissy ninny! At one moment she is her feisty self and then a tuff of dog hair blows by and she barks in a defensive stance. She did great on the floor when she didn't have to walk near any of the big dogs and she is back to...
Spike is 5 Weeks Old
With all of this running around, Spike has started to slow down in the sedentary weight department. When he started wagging his tail at the age of 2 weeks, I am here to tell you that his wagginess has increased now that he gets to play with the rest of his pack. He is...
Huge Changes
We moved Spike and Treasure downstairs over the beginning of the weekend and they BOTH love the new location. Treasure loves being with her besest humans and friends again and Spike has LOVED the new found freedom! Running, chasing and playing with KC and Kiki is his...
My Night Buddy
With the summer heat that never seems to end, my long coated lap buddy has been doing a lot of belly exposed napping. This is him tonight, sleeping beside me on the couch. As much as he looks to be as comfy as ever, If that were me, boy would I have a cricked neck!