Nov 9, 2014 | Boomer the Pug, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
We kicked off the morning of day two here in Brooksville the same as on day one – With the help of another Junior, we again owned the Pug ring. We learned that Boomer should remain with Alexis and all he did was look for her while int he ring with Cole and Marg...
Nov 8, 2014 | Boomer the Pug, Dog Shows, Owner-Handler
Holy Guacamole! No matter how low the temps dropped to up here in Brooksviille this evening, there was so much excitement that we all stayed warm! First, today was the Owner-Handler competition so while Marg took Breed, Alexis and Boomer won Owner-Handler, bringing...
Nov 8, 2014 | Boomer the Pug, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
That’s exactly what me as well as several others – Adults and fellow Juniors alike – said to Alexis now that she has move dup to the Master class. After her first weekend competing with the very experiences Juniors, we explained it was very obvious...
Nov 8, 2014 | Boomer the Pug, Dog Shows
08This weekend will be ours alone when it comes to the Pugs because Boomer and Marg are the only two entered for both days. I saw this as an opportunity to help add experience to another Junior’s resume while helping both the dogs with their show skills as well. I was...
Nov 5, 2014 | Figgy Chihuahuas, Grooming, Showing Chihuahuas
It has been said that showing dogs is a costly hobby. I am here to tell you that it most definitely is! The grooming tables, dryers, carts and crates are NOTHING in cost compared to the brushes, combs and shampoos we purchase to make our dogs look their very best. In...
Nov 2, 2014 | Barbie, Breeding Chihuahuas, Breedings, Eddie
The deed as been done – MANY times – And we will be expecting puppies the week of Christmas! Quite the way to Ring OUT the year aye? I know we are excited! This is an amazing pairing. Eddie and Barbie compliment each other in so many ways and have honestly...
Nov 1, 2014 | Camping, Showing Chihuahuas
While we wait for all of the insurance claim paperwork to be completed and the GAP to kick in, we headed out to window shop and peek at what other options are out there for us. In addition to needing to sleep at least six, we need space to house the dog crates and...
Oct 29, 2014 | Barbie, Breeding Chihuahuas, Breedings, Eddie, Temperament
As much as we love Teddy’s temperament, in the three breeding we have used him for, we haven’t reproduced it – but we HAVE reproduced his lack of angulation. Clearly some genes are stronger than others, inspiring us step outside the box a bit –...
Oct 27, 2014 | Toy Hauler Renovations
Yes, I am SOBBING! All of my hard work on the camper was for not. We had a nasty thunderstorm hit last month, resulting with a rather large branch breaking free from a tree in the side yard and landing smack-dab in the middle of the camper roof. It pierced the...
Oct 26, 2014 | Boomer the Pug, Breedings, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
A repeat of yesterday for today in Plant City with Frank and Frankette (I mean Boomer and Marg) ready to come home and chillax. Marg did earn a 2nd place today, compared to her 3rd yesterday, showing that she and Alexis are much more in sync – A wonderful new...
