Jan 28, 2017 | Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino
Even though we had more sun today than yesterday, boy was it cold today! Stella was so much better with Alexis yesterday so she stayed on her today. The results we’re quite obvious. Stella shows much better for Alexis than for me. And that’s perfectly...
Jan 27, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino
I don’t know if it was the blistering cold weather for the change in handlers but both Tino and Stella did amazing today. Tails up the entire time, focused and quite calm with the judge. Of course she had very gentle hands which was helpful. Yesterday’s...
Jan 26, 2017 | Bred-By, Breeding Chihuahuas, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Tino
When Alexis asked if she could be the first one to take Tino into the dog show ring I was tickled pink! It was such a monumental day and for her to wish to be the one on the lead means her confidence has definitely increased. I am so proud! The pride continued when I...
Jan 25, 2017 | Grooming, Tino
Tomorrow is Mr. Tino’s big dog show debut. We have been taking him to shows to expose him to the sights, sounds and smells of an all-breed dog show for the last couple months, but today he received his very first showroom. That of course includes a bath with...
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 26, 2016 | Christmas, Dewey, Tino
After last year’s costume extravaganza, I added new threads to the costume closet (or should I say storage bin) and I use say, the additions were well worth it! Shopping in the Small Animal section at PetSmart was the way to go for sure – they fit our...
