Aug 21, 2017 | Dog Shows, Other Dogs, Owner-Handler, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino, Travels & Trips
The final day of any show is bitter sweet but with the 10 hour drive ahead of us, today was exceptionally different than most. We had some late afternoon ring times, starting the day with Chihuahuas. We checked out of the hotel and packed up or stuff and all of the...
Aug 18, 2017 | Dog Shows, Owner-Handler, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino, Travels & Trips
We headed out last night for our 9 hour drive to Greensboro, NC, arriving during the wee-hours this morning. I caught 2 hours sleep before heading to the show site for the Chihuahua ring time. This was the start to Tino’s first weekend in the big boy ring as a...
Aug 6, 2017 | Adventures, Dog Shows, George, Tino
Our last day in Kenner was filled with lessons, excitement and a new addition to the Figgy crew! For the first time, both my entries were in their variety’s Best of Breed competition as Champions! While neither placed or gained points, they BOTH earned Best...
Aug 4, 2017 | Dog Shows, George, Tino, Travels & Trips
Today was one that will truly go down in the history books for me. Many, many firsts and lots of smiles. First, while waiting for the Chihuahua ring time we started our early morning with a very special treat – Coffee and Beignets. OMG I have never eaten them...
Aug 2, 2017 | George, Tino, Travels & Trips
Dolly and I started our journey to Kenner, Louisiana very early this morning, allowing us to take our time and not be rushed. We don’t show until tomorrow and with over 9 hours to drive, a leisurely journey was the best choice! Between potty and gas breaks, we...
Mar 10, 2017 | Adventures, Breeze the Whippet, Dog Shows, Tino
Today was filled with so many first for me I’ve lost count. I suppose we should start with the fact that this is the first time I have ever traveled to a dog show without my daughter. When I say travel I mean more than an hour and a half or two hours. I drove...
