Aug 21, 2017 | Dog Shows, Other Dogs, Owner-Handler, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino, Travels & Trips
The final day of any show is bitter sweet but with the 10 hour drive ahead of us, today was exceptionally different than most. We had some late afternoon ring times, starting the day with Chihuahuas. We checked out of the hotel and packed up or stuff and all of the...
Aug 18, 2017 | Dog Shows, Owner-Handler, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino, Travels & Trips
We headed out last night for our 9 hour drive to Greensboro, NC, arriving during the wee-hours this morning. I caught 2 hours sleep before heading to the show site for the Chihuahua ring time. This was the start to Tino’s first weekend in the big boy ring as a...
Aug 6, 2017 | Adventures, Dog Shows, George, Tino
Our last day in Kenner was filled with lessons, excitement and a new addition to the Figgy crew! For the first time, both my entries were in their variety’s Best of Breed competition as Champions! While neither placed or gained points, they BOTH earned Best...
Aug 5, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, George, Owner-Handler, Specialties, Tino
When I finished Georgie at the Tampa Bay Chihuahua Club Specialty it was a true honor. I realized the likelihood of finishing your dog at a specialty is slim, so to have it happen TWICE and this time to have it done from the Bred-By class? Honored doesn’t even...
Aug 4, 2017 | Dog Shows, George, Tino, Travels & Trips
Today was one that will truly go down in the history books for me. Many, many firsts and lots of smiles. First, while waiting for the Chihuahua ring time we started our early morning with a very special treat – Coffee and Beignets. OMG I have never eaten them...
