Jan 14, 2017 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella
What’s filled with more of the same. Still no improvement with Stella but again I’ll take socialization and experience over anything. The judges have been very patient and kind to her so what more could I ask for? Alexis and Margie look fabulous together...
Jan 12, 2017 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella
Back into the swing of things after the holidays is always tough. Doing it on a two week long show circuit in Brooksville? Quite the way to start the new year that’s for sure! Alexis is staying at the show site with Renée this week and I am driving back and...
Dec 30, 2016 | Dewey, Weather
I realize to the rest of the world, temps down into the 40’s is NOT cold but to us in Florida it is! Now fire in the fireplace hot? Not really! But the year is almost over and my husband insisted on getting at least one fire in! Tonight was the night. Dewey...
Dec 28, 2016 | Showing Chihuahuas, Tino, Training
At five months of age, I really should have started Tino’s lead training a LOT earlier but honesty, he was very easy to lead break. Actually, there was no “breaking” required! He just started to walk! Now is it pretty? Not in any way! He’s a...
Dec 16, 2016 | Chihuahua Club of America, Dog Shows, Harry, Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Specialties, Stella
Today is the Specialty day up here at the after three straight days of all breed hows it’s nice to have a slower pace today. It was also nice to be reminded how great friends make life so much sweeter. First, Jane and Paul’s came down to Florida to spend...
Dec 13, 2016 | Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella
For the sixth year in a row, we have headed out to the Orange County Convention Center for the annual AKC National Championships. In addition to Alexis working the full week for the first time, our biggest adjustment has been not calling it Eukanuba. This year it is...
