Nov 25, 2013 | Adventures, Teddy
The Tedster’s comfy cuddles on the couch speak volumes for all of us after a nerve-wracking trip back home from Plant City yesterday. We are SO happy to be home! Honesty, the weekend was fabulous and the fact that we would make it home by noon was exciting! Show...
Nov 24, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Teddy
Even with an 8:00 am ring time, we were rip roaring’ ready to go! (Yes, we stayed in a hotel in the area so that an early ring time could be made!) After a wonderful hotel breakfast, we made it ringside just in time and Alexis was again, unfortunately the only...
Nov 23, 2013 | Dog Shows, KC
After all of our fretting and extra training, I am proud to announce that our sweet KC not only stole the heart of the judge today, but also that of Pat Pittore – A woman who’s opinion means more to me than anything! I put KC in the 12-18 month class for...
Nov 23, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
One of the joys of Junior Handling is that the kids are often times asked to show other breeds for other handlers. Extra handlers are generally needed during the Best of Breed competition when they have enter multiple dogs and can only handle one. Today’s case...
Nov 23, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
Alexis rocked it in her Juniors competition and I cannot tell you how disappointed I am that she was the only entry in her class. She seriously could have taken first in a competition with her awesome table moves! Granted, all of her single entry shows thus far have...
Nov 22, 2013 | Breeding Chihuahuas, Envi Chihuahuas, New Puppies, Showboat Chihuahuas
8 weeks is the ideal age to evaluate puppies for their structure. It is said that what you see structurally at 8 weeks is what you will see when they are full grown adults. Sure, there can be deviations and changes, but it is the best time to see what the future might...
Nov 21, 2013 | Barbie, Medical, New Puppies, Spike
Time for a drive out to Lady Lake to see Doc. The puppies turned 8 weeks old on Tuesday and their first vet check is now officially complete. Not a single wince, whine or whimper while getting their vaccines and after the long car ride experience last weekend, we...
Nov 17, 2013 | Camping, New Puppies, Spike
If you have ever camped in an RV or camper with your dogs, you know there are good, bad and ugly things that come up. The carpet that seems to get stained so much more with paws, the less than desirable storage options in tiny, traveling homes and trying to create a...
