Sunny's First Shows

These past two weekends, Sunny had his first shows. He is showing with our friend Tobi-Dawne on the prairies. Last weekend (April 10-12)at the Battleford shows, he was alone for Breed, so no points, but lots of practice, as they got to go in for Adult and Puppy Groups as well. No Puppy Group wins (we were hopeful!) as there was a Puppy CH Min Pin being specialed who took Puppy Group every time!

This past weekend he showed at the Edmonton Kennel Club show and the Toy Dog Club of Alberta Specialty. He took Reserve Winners at the Specialty and Winners on Sunday at the regular show for his first point. Yay!

Their next shows will be the first weekend of May back home in Saskatchewan. Good luck little guy!

... and another

Determined to single his way to his title, Ned won one more point this past weekend going Best of Winners. He took Reserve the next day, due to being a grumpy little donkey that didn't want to walk .... LOL

One More

Neddie took one more Best of Winners win Friday March 6 for one point handled by our friend Cheryl Ellis. This was the only point available from the classes, so he did good. Lots of good practice with Cheryl too.

Cloverdale Shows

This past weekend we took Neddie to Vancouver again for 2 days of shows.

Friday was much the same as last month, he didn't like the table, didn't like the judge... but I liked the competition, so did not feel bad...

But things did go better Saturday. The judge was very kind, and he stood very nice for him. He chose look at the bite last, which I think made some difference. I have learned to gait him more quickly, so he looks nicer, and does not pull on the lead so much (which makes him lifty in the front when he pulls)

We took Best of Winners Saturday for 2 points. 5 more points to go ....

I heard from Tobi-Dawne as well. She took Sunny to a Puppy Match Saturday, and he placed Toy Group #2. She thinks he is doing really well and can't wait to get out to the "real shows!"

So Saturday was a good day for my two boys!

This month Neddie will go to two shows with a trainer, Cheryl Ellis of Cherfire Collies. I hope she'll break his table habits, as he behaves much better with her. I'm such a pushover.... haha

Dogs At Play

Here are some cute videos of Butter, Kailey and Glory playing in our living room. Phoebe and Neddie are hanging out too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voz_MIHz6g0&feature=PlayList&p=5FD92ABA138CC3AD&index=0&playnext=1

Sesame

Neddie's little girl came to stay with us for a few days before going to her new home here in Kelowna as co-ownership with our friends Chris & Lisa. Her name is Sesame. She shows promise and hopefully she will grow up nice.

Sunny

Sunny left for Saskatoon on Monday, to go live with my friend Tobi-Dawne for the summer. He will start showing there in April. He left Monday, but did not make it to Saskatoon until Tuesday, poor boy! Apparently the connecting flight from Calgary to Saskatoon was cancelled as the plane needed never got there. He spent the night with an airline kennel, but arrived Tuesday in good form. He is being a good boy, and has made friends with everyone. TD can't wait to start working with him. :) Good Luck both of you! I expect lots of ribbons! Striped ones! LOL