Apr 6, 2014 | Beamer, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Spike
With yesterday’s experiences behind us and the lessons learned, things were reworked in a way that made this morning an entirely different experience. As planned, KC went home with Hope yesterday and she worked with both her and Spike last night. I am proud to...
Apr 5, 2014 | Beamer, Dog Shows, KC, Showing Chihuahuas
We moved onto the Breed ring at the Orange Park show this morning and it was more of the same from the Junior Ring. Beamer appeared much more confident, making me more confident in entering him this weekend. This was the best experience we could give him in preparing...
Apr 5, 2014 | Beamer, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, KC, Showing Chihuahuas
So this morning was a major first for many different things. The first time Hope showed a Chihuahua, the first time Alexis showed in Breed and the first dog show for Beamer! With all of that being said, there was a lot of anxiety going down the show leads mixed with...
Apr 5, 2014 | Adventures, Beamer, Dog Shows, KC, Smoochie
Getting to the show site here in Elkton at 7:00 am for an 8:00 am ring time made for a beautiful way to start the day. We watched the sunrise from Ring 2. KC, Beamer and Smoochie didn’t seem as interested in the stunning sight – They were just...
Apr 4, 2014 | Adventures, Beamer, Dog Shows, KC, Smoochie, Travels & Trips
We drove up to St. Augustine this afternoon for our exciting show weekend in Elkton, Florida and after unpacking, we are all tucked in for the night here at the Days Inn. I thought I would take some time to share some traveling with dogs tips, especially when it comes...
Apr 1, 2014 | Grooming, Training
It’s Tuesday so we are back for the girl’s grooming gig. In addition to more bathing and drying, Alexis and Hope graduated to the trimmer this morning. Hope’s mom’s pet Shih Tzu was the perfect model. Clearly the girls are grasping this whole...
Mar 29, 2014 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
We packed up the Bella and headed out to Sanford for the afternoon for the girls to show the Aussies in the B Match. I will get to Bella in a bit but I can tell you now that the my daughter blew me away! As a person that has never actually shown or received any...
Mar 26, 2014 | Junior Showmanship, KC
When breeding dogs, working around heat cycles is a must. When breeding AND showing dogs, seasons can add an entirely different aspect to the work around. As luck would have it, we have KC entered with Hope for the shows in Elkton the first weekend in April. So now...
Mar 25, 2014 | Junior Showmanship, Outside Kennels
Kristie just keeps making things more and more amazing! She has asked the girls to help her with showing her Australian Shepherds. Large breed (or should I say EXTRA large breed) with the Mastiffs, uber tiny breed with the Chihuahua and now medium breed with Aussies...
Mar 25, 2014 | Grooming, Junior Showmanship
and the girls are beyond thrilled with their new apprenticeships! Kristie at As The Tail Wags Grooming Salon has offered a chance for Alexis and Hope to gain some of the most amazing lessons that they will carry through there lifetimes. They are apprenticing at the...
