We Love Getting Pictures!!!

We love it when our 'puppy people' and friends share photos and stories with us.  Below are a couple of photos of Ouzo...a 7 month old BRT puppy, enjoying life...

Happy New Year!

We have all had our ups and downs this year, and I hope you are all ending 2012 on a high note. 
If you are going out this evening, be safe and watch out for those who aren't being very smart. 

Wishing you all a safe and blessed 2013!!!

Bichon Puppies - Havanese Puppies

We have Havanese and Bichon Frise puppies available to show or 'companion only' homes. 
Please peruse this blog for photos or drop us an email or give Dave a call to see if yours is still available. 

Peter Belmont, Jr.

We are saddened at the loss of Peter Belmont, a great force in the dog show world.  Peter was a long time Afghan Hound breeder/owner/handler.  
Peter was the victim of a homicide in Kansas City, Kansas. 
He will be greatly missed.

Police are asking that anyone with any information about Peter Belmont's death call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.  It is completely anonymous. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

Wishing you a happy and blessed Christmas.
Dave and I were talking about some of the 'Canadian' Christmas songs, so looked on YouTube and found them.
We wanted to share some of Dave's favorite songs of the season with you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU-wfjmMeWs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2oPio60mK4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmaqNqaoPqo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oOzszFIBcE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36clK6vdc_I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wkVVFUfVXI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVWhr7Htr3M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7-4GC828rM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlsW5UA21_c&list=PLSeHX6y3YlZ2n5RVX2xybYfZTzBr367De

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB0Rq5vz888

Wish I could figure out how to just make them play here.
Enjoy!

Havanese Puppies

Tina Fey X Quincy   Whelped August 24, 2012

Tina:                CH That’s Timeless Elegance - a beautiful Black Black and White White girl who finished quickly out of an ALL-CHAMPION LITTER and has been having fun on the couch.     http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1502518 - animal

Quincy:            CH That’s My Sweet River City Blues - a gorgeous silver, black, and white boy.  Out of another ALL CHAMPION Litter, Quincy finished very quickly and now is spending time hanging around the house and having fun at an occasional show.  Maybe we can talk his mom into showing him next year for his Grand Championship!  This is one little dog that deserves to be out there kicking some big fuzzy butt!    http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1422366 - animal

Both parents have awesome movement, great attitudes, and silky coats that they have passed on to these puppies.

Two boys and One girl are available.  These puppies make you say “OMG - They are sooooooo CUTE!!!”
For More Photos go to the November 3, 2012 entry on this blog
http://dogshowupdate.blogspot.com/2012_11_03_archive.html

Miss Kitty, aka Kitten, aka "Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty!"  

UPDATE 01/22/13:      

I FOUND MY FOREVER HOME and Betty LOVES me.

She changes my name though, I'm now Little Missy, 

because people would think that she was senile if she called 'Here Kitty, Kitty' expecting a 'dog' to come.

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My name is Marley.

Tina X Quincy Havanese Puppy Girl Available

Tina Fey X Quincy   Whelped August 24, 2012

Tina:                CH That’s Timeless Elegance - a beautiful Black Black and White White girl who finished quickly out of an ALL-CHAMPION LITTER and has been having fun on the couch.     http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1502518 - animal

Quincy:            CH That’s My Sweet River City Blues - a gorgeous silver, black, and white boy.  Out of another ALL CHAMPION Litter, Quincy finished very quickly and now is spending time hanging around the house and having fun at an occasional show.  Maybe we can talk his mom into showing him next year for his Grand Championship!  This is one little dog that deserves to be out there kicking some big fuzzy butt!    http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1422366 - animal

Both parents have awesome movement, great attitudes, and silky coats that they have passed on to these puppies.

Two boys and One girl are available.  These puppies make you say “OMG - They are sooooooo CUTE!!!”
For More Photos go to the November 3, 2012 entry on this blog
http://dogshowupdate.blogspot.com/2012_11_03_archive.html
On the puppy photos from November 3, this little darling was known as Ruby, her name has since been changed to Kitten or Miss Kitty.  She is totally outgoing and loves everyone.  She is going to be tiny, so will not be looking for a show home.  She needs her own home where she can be spoiled rotten, she will demand it!  If you want a 'pocket book' dog that you can carry everywhere, Kitten is your gal.

Also, if you just like the idea of having a dog that you can call by saying "Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty!" she is for you.

Tina X Quincy Havanese Puppy Boy Available

Tina Fey X Quincy   Whelped August 24, 2012

Tina:                CH That’s Timeless Elegance - a beautiful Black Black and White White girl who finished quickly out of an ALL-CHAMPION LITTER and has been having fun on the couch.     http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1502518 - animal

Quincy:            CH That’s My Sweet River City Blues - a gorgeous silver, black, and white boy.  Out of another ALL CHAMPION Litter, Quincy finished very quickly and now is spending time hanging around the house and having fun at an occasional show.  Maybe we can talk his mom into showing him next year for his Grand Championship!  This is one little dog that deserves to be out there kicking some big fuzzy butt!    http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1422366 - animal

Both parents have awesome movement, great attitudes, and silky coats that they have passed on to these puppies.

Two boys and One girl are available.  These puppies make you say “OMG - They are sooooooo CUTE!!!”
For More Photos go to the November 3, 2012 entry on this blog
http://dogshowupdate.blogspot.com/2012_11_03_archive.html

Havanese Puppy Boy Available

BeBe X Benson Male Puppy Available to show home:
AM CAN CH That's Hot to Trot in Bedlem X MBIS BISS CAN GCH Havntyme El Vengador
Born August 5, 2012, photos taken November 25, 2012

Havanese Puppy Girl Available

BeBe X Benson Female Puppy Available to show home:
AM CAN CH That's Hot to Trot in Bedlem X MBIS BISS CAN GCH Havntyme El Vengador
Born August 5, 2012, photos taken November 25, 2012

Eukanuba Sunday - Black Russian Terriers

Congratulations to Zil & Zoe for a repeat of last year's performance at Eukanuba.  BOB & BOS.

Congratulations to Zil's owner Donna Patterson, 
GCH CH Zilya's Chicago Blues Fusion At Runes CD RN 

and Zoe's owners Vicki Vest and Beverly Sothcott
GCH CH Valkyrie's Funny Girl RN

Good Luck to Zil in Group!

Eukanuba Saturday

Glad we didn't make the trek to Florida.  
Our gut told us which way things were going to go for the whole circuit... and they did.
Sometimes, no matter how much you want to go play, you just have to be logical about things. 
It is after all, just another all breed show, where an unranked class dog can win the group and maybe even Best in Show.
We shall see tonight!

A Holiday Warning

I received the following from a dear friend of mine.  It is something that we all need to consider, not only during the holidays, but at any time that we are out having a 'good time:'

"With the Holidays upon us, I would like to share this personal experience with my friends about drinking and driving.  As you know, some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a 'social session' out with friends.  Well, two days ago I was out for an evening with friends and had several cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine.  Feeling rather jolly, I still had the sense to know that I may be slightly over the limit.  That's when I did something that I've never done before - I took a cab home.

Sure enough, on the way home there was a police road block but since it was a cab, they waved me past.  I arrived home safely without incident.

This was a real surprise as I had never driven a cab before, I don't know where I got it and now that it is in my garage, I don't know what to do with it."

Yes, it's a cute story, but a little reminder to be more aware out on the roads, whether you are drinking or not. Watch out for the 'other guy.'  Be safe. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DESIRAE & NATALIE !!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY TWIN NEICES NATALIE BROWDER AND DESIRAE ALEXANDER.  WISHING THEM MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY, HEALTHY YEARS.
WE LOVE YOU!

Skokie Valley Kennel Club, Rosemont, IL December 9, 2012

BICHONS:
Movado:   2nd
Judge Dr. Robert Smith  

Congratulations to Vicky Fowler for finishing her Bichon boy today.  He had beautiful reach and drive.  

HAVANESE:
Boo - not shown today 
Chocobeast - 1st / Winners Bitch / Best of Winners !!!
Selena - Best of Opposite
Zeus - not shown today
Thank You Judge Mrs. Polly Smith  

Skokie Valley Kennel Club, Rosemont, IL December 8, 2012

BICHONS:
Nurple:     1st / Reserve Winners Dog
Movado:   1st / Winners Dog / MAJOR
Judge Diana Skibinski 

Extra Special Thanks again to our dear friend Carol Haines who helped again with Bichons since we were in at the same time as Havanese.

HAVANESE:
Boo - 2nd  
Chocobeast - 2nd
Selena - BEST OF BREED
Judge Dr. Robert Smith (2nd Judge change for this breed on this day) 


Supper at Bob Chinns Crab House.  It was as awesome as I remembered.  Our waitress, Nicole, was kind of a dud, but a neighboring waitress 'Sam' was really fabulous and took great care of her customers. 

Happy Birthday Edwina Dolack !!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY #?? TO MY SISTER EDWINA DOLACK.
Wishing you many, many more!

Starved Rock Kennel Club, December 7, 2012

What a day! and not necessarily in a good way.

Another judge change in Bichons.  So we had everyone ready by 9:45 for a 10:00 ring time.  When we got to the ring, there was a hand written note about the last minute change and we were sent to another ring to be at the end of that time slot...an hour delay.  Well, not enough time to go back across the road to the grooming building, and not really any place to hang out and keep the dog relaxed, so we stayed at ringside.  Evidently there was a female in season somewhere because Movado kept trying to breed everyone, especially our dear friend Carol Haines, who came to the show, and has been a great help to us with both Bichons and Havanese.  Movado did all of this from atop the East Coast Crates.  That's talent!  With the delay, the dogs pretty much fell apart.  Mr. Mushnick pretended that he was a puppy again, Nurple was a tornado on a leash about every 10 feet, Archie was too naked for our new judge, and Movado was just too much for her.  What a mess.
BICHONS:
Nurple:  1st / Winners Dog / Best Bred By / Bred By Exhibitor Group 2
Judge Polly Smith 

Judge Jean Fournier was not well today, and has not been for a while.  She struggled with her ring and was overwhelmed by the number of dogs in the Havanese ring (and every breed that she judged this weekend).  It was very sad to see a judge with so much experience and expertise struggle with her diminishing faculties.  After she retires I hope that people remember her for all of the wonderful things that she has done for dog fanciers and not for these last shows that were such a mess. She is judging the next two days and I hope she gets a better ring steward.  She will need someone strong and smart enough to help her manage the ring and keep things on track.

HAVANESE:
Boo - 2nd  
Chocobeast - 4th in her class - Mrs. Fournier said that she was 'too fluffy?'
Selena - Select Bitch
Zeus - Select Dog 
Judge Jean Fournier 

More that we did today:
At 5:30 this morning we checked out of our hotel, loaded up the dogs, and expens, and headed off to the show.  Groomed and showed.  Had everything ready to leave this show site and move 10 miles down the road to the next show, by about 3:30.  Then the question was, do we stay for the BBE Groups with Nurple, or do we drive to the Rosemont show site?  If we left then, we would be in Chicago rush hour trafftic.  We did that last night and didn't want to do it again, so hung out, and showed in Group.  Nurple needs the practice. So he got a Group 2, then we headed off for supper.  Dave found a great place called Morgan's Char House.  Great food, Awesome Service, beautiful restaurant.  We went from there to the Rosemont show sight, only to find out that they didn't open the building to set up at 5:00, but at noon, so it was pretty much full.  We were able to drive into the building, and were directed to a location that was available for set up.  We had crates, tables, ex-pens, and equipment unloaded when the show chairwoman drove up in a golf cart and informed up that we had to move because the area where we were was for indoor loading/unloading and must be kept open.  We had to move about 150 ft to the other side of that section of the building.  There were several other people also set up in the 'unloading zone.'  The show committee had their people 'relocate' all of those set-ups.  Just wait until those people show up in the morning.  There is going to be some words that I can't type!  But the guy at the door was wrong, and we just have to deal with it.  We were just lucky that we were still there when we were moved. After all of that, we checked into our new hotel, across from the new show site, where it will cost us an additional $36 per day to park.  But we can go in and out, unlike the public parking which is $13+ per day with no 'ins/outs' (where our vehicle would not have fit anyway.  We requested hypo-allergenic bedding, basically that there be no feather pillows or bedding.  Guess what?  Yep, feathers everywhere.  So much for our allergies.  So we called the front desk, and they apologized and would send someone.  While waiting for housekeeping, it was warm in the room so we tried to adjust the thermostat, at least get the fan on.  Guess what?  Yep, it didn't work either.  So, we called the front desk again, and were informed that, contrary to the fact that we have a multiple control thermostat, we have no control over our individual room temperatures,   You heard that right.  Since it is winter the entire hotel is set at 70 degrees.  Then I tried to get online (for an additional fee, of course) and that didn't work.  They had to bring me an ethernet box.  I think I'll check for bedbugs before I hit the sack.  Which I am going to do now since it is already tomorrow.  

and people wonder why I don't enjoy the dog show thing as much anymore...

REMEMBER

TODAY IS 'PEARL HARBOR DAY'
The anniversary of the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii.
Many of our veterans gave their lives that day, and many more made the ultimate sacrifice in the following years defending the USA and people around the world.
Please remember these sacrifices and those of all of our veterans and their families. 

Starved Rock Kennel Club, Wheaton, IL December 6, 2012

Bichons:
Movado - 1st / Winners Dog / MAJOR !!!!
Thank You Judge Michele Billings

Havanese:
Boo - 2nd /  Reserve Winners Dog 
Chocobeast - 1st / Reserve Winners Bitch
Selena - Select Bitch
Zeus - Select Dog  

Judge Stephen J. Hubbell