Sep 24, 2013 | Barbie, New Puppies
After crashing this morning, my schedule may be all out of wonk but my desire to see the puppies dry and comfy was my first item on the to-do list. Consider it to-DONE! Look at them! Aren’t they adorable?And their bellies are plumply full – Barbie is da...
Sep 24, 2013 | Barbie, New Puppies
Not only did I not schedule the x-ray appointment correctly but my four puppy bet was passed by one. I can tell you that Barbie IS her momma and in a matter of five hours, we wrapped up and turned in, for the morning. I was woken by Barbie at 4:15 this morning with...
Sep 23, 2013 | New Puppies, Spike
Spike has a personality to die for and I am loving every minute of the first 7 weeks of his puppyhood. He is fearless with the other dogs but comes to screeching halt the moment he reaches the edge of the carpet that leads to the tile. It’s as if he dare not to...
Sep 23, 2013 | Barbie, Breeding Chihuahuas
I always have a sigh of relief when we make it to day 58 – any earlier and the puppies won’t survive. It’s also the point in the pregnancy where we can get x-rays to determine the number and size of the puppies. With Barbie’s enormous size, we...
Sep 22, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Teddy
Teddy and Alexis rocked it again today and this time, there was competition. I have to say, it was a very hard choice for the judge. Both girls did fabulously and I didn’t see any flaws by either – So when it came to placing them, I am here to say this was...
Sep 22, 2013 | Dog Shows, KC
With KC’s skittish display yesterday, I knew it was a crap shoot this morning – Even after a long, hard rest over night. She did great showing off her gait until she saw my husband sitting ring side, inspiring her to stop, bark and beg for him to play....
Sep 21, 2013 | Junior Showmanship
West Volusia Kennel Club held a Junior Seminar after Best in Show tonight and I must commend Megan on spending quality time with each of the Juniors and really sharing some fabulous tips and techniques. She shared with Alexis how to handle Teddy more delicately...
Sep 21, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Teddy
All of the weekly conformation classes have really paid off! Alexis and Teddy did so awesome in Juniors today! She followed every instruction given by the judge, she smiled and looked at the judge, she baited perfectly and I swear, I don’t care if she was the...
Sep 21, 2013 | Dog Shows, KC, Teddy
We had a lot of down time today, with Chihuahuas showing at 8:00 am and Juniors entering the ring at 12:45. Teddy seems to realize he is in his element and insists on being out of his crate and enjoying the show venue. He is allowing anyone and everyone to come up and...
Sep 21, 2013 | Dog Shows, KC
KC’s new skittish tendencies mixed with lack of coat were topped off with the loudest AC unit fans I have ever heard, in a room that echoed everything. It was the perfect dog show storm, creating a less than perfect gait. She stopped and started with every...
