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...
Nov 20, 2016 | Breeze the Whippet, Junior Showmanship, Pryia the Australian Shepherd, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella
Man oh man was it cold today! Like 34 degrees when we got her old! OUCH! That’s one of the pains of showing at this location – Ocala and Brooksville can get pretty darn cold. We all dealt with the frigid temps in our own ways today. And of course, we had 8...
Nov 19, 2016 | Breeze the Whippet, Flirt, Junior Showmanship, Pryia the Australian Shepherd, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella
The last two days I worked on getting Stella accustomed to the show site and to walking on a show lead AT A DOG SHOW! We got her walking beautifully at home. It’s the show site that sends her into a tizzy. I had her walking on Thursday beautifully until a sudden...
Nov 18, 2016 | Breeze the Whippet, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Pryia the Australian Shepherd
… Sorta! Was an early morning rain time we kicked off today with the Whippets, freezing cold and shaking. We are still learning a lot about this breed and it never occurred to me to pick up a jacket for her. The other whippets we’re kept warm with jackets...
Nov 17, 2016 | Breeze the Whippet, Dog Shows, George, Pryia the Australian Shepherd, Showing Chihuahuas
First, I must state that the new Double Decker Mini Best in Show Trolley was my savior! Our hotel put us on the second floor and they do NOT have an elevator! With the trolley being the little one’s sleeping quarters, my ability to carry it up and down the steps...
Nov 16, 2016 | Adventures, Dog Shows, Travels & Trips
This afternoon, we headed out for our adventure in Ocala for the next four days and we have an extra passenger in tow for the trip. Linguine (Guine for short) is coming with us to participate in the Fast Cat competition for the first three days. What’s one more...
