The show was GREAT! Certainly one I will remember forever. I was close to tears watching both Luna and Gracie in the puppy sweeps class on Saturday. I stood next to Pat, Gracie and JJ's mom, and we were both so moved to see "our" pups there, being confident and beautiful. Both pups did WONDERFULLY, especially when you consider at this age what you are looking for more than anything is a happy puppy who is not fearful or uncontrollable, but attentive (mostly) and confident in their new surroundings. Gracie went even further than that, winning the 6-9 puppy sweeps and regular class both days! What a debut!!! I did accidentally mess her up a bit on Sunday, as I had taken Luna in for her mom (also named Pat!) that day and Gracie not only saw me, but (ut oh!) HEARD me when I told Luna what a good girl she was! Puppies certainly remember their 1st mommies! The pups "Grammy" Karen is the one handling Gracie to her CH. Karen is wonderful :)
Alaïs had a GREAT debut as well. She did far better than I expected, having had almost no practice on the show lead (snow snow go away, come back some other... century). In Bred By she was a baby next to much more mature adults, but I was very proud of her. Her mother Hero was shown on Sunday and surprised me by being the perfect showman. I think she was just ready to show me how good she could be! The last time she did that she walked away with the major to my surprise! But alas, nothing this time. She is just getting back into the ring after nearly 2 years of extremely light or non-existent showing. Oliver now... he's such a goofball outside the ring, but is great once we step inside it. He took reserve to the major on Sunday, which is great considering how large the Open entry and he has just aged out of the 12-18 month class. So proud of my boy! He is usually the HAPPIEST dog in the ring, and when we're out of the judges line of sight, we'll play a bit and it always gets a laugh out of people watching. But he'll go right back to being show dog in an instant. I cannot say enough how much I LOVE THIS DOG.
On Sunday we also got a visit from Kupa'a, owned by the Rakoski's. He came in looking like a furry bear-dog and went out looking like a show dog! He takes my words away, he is JUST like his father JJ... and just... wow. He's already started in the field and we're going to try him in the show ring when he's older. I am one proud mommy :)
Izzy came w/ us Sunday only, it was a small show and since we were right near the door, and it far too cold to leave her in the van, we brought her in. This was good for Oliver because without her he is a MOMMA'S BOY and lets EVERYONE there know he wants his momma... with Izzy with him he is quiet and a good boy. What am I gonna do with you Oliver? Izzy was a bit ticked off she was not shown. She had walked in there tail up and confident... and then put away... but she got to see Dar again (Vic's mommy) and all her other minions... er.. I mean "friends".
And as for the news... there is a entire month left until her due date (April 30th) but I'm pretty confident that it is safe to announce Isabella's pregnancy and impending litter w/ CH Triumphant's Victor of Douron. She is so HUGE for only 4 1/2 weeks along. But size doesn't necessarily dictate how many she'll have, and its MUCH too soon to tell.
Bye for now!
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