RIP Maggie

As many of you know, we have been caring for my late mother's dog, Maggie.  A Miniature American Whosit Hound (aka don't really know - maybe a Maltese - Yorkie cross).  Maggie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday at the ripe (really ripe) old age of 23.  At least that is 23 years that I can account for.  When she came to live with us about a year before my mom passed, we didn't think she was going to live another year, and here it is 7 years later.  She was a hoot and a pain in the you-know-what all at the same time.  Maggie will be missed, but I am sure she is sitting on my mom's lap right about now. 

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry CD RA

Big congrats to Harry and owner Barbara Barton.  They were quite a success at the Dallas Agility Trial in November.  They participated in 2 events Standard Novice and Jumpers with Weaves Novice, placing first in both classes with a 100 in the regular class, and an 87 in the Jumpers class.  One day and two legs towards his first Agility title!  What a team.  
We are so proud of both of them.  Now if I can just talk Barbara into taking on another puppy!

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry CD RA with owner/handler Barbara Barton

Dave Update

Met with an Orthopedic Surgeon today.  Dave needs surgery on his knee, but we will be getting a 2nd opinion.  Dave isn't real comfortable with this Dr, and we spoke with two friends this afternoon who actually had him as their surgeon and were not at all happy.  In the mean time, Dave is hobbling around with a brace, taking some good drugs, and getting over bronchitis.

Thanks for all of your well wishes.  We will keep you posted. 

Girl Scout Cookies

Have you tried the 'new' Mango Creme Girl Scout Cookies?  The description sounds absolutely yummy:
MANGO CREMES
with nutrifusion (??? - see below)
Vanilla and coconut cookies filled with a tangy mango flavored creme enhanced with the nutrients found in fruits.

I think these are the worst Girl Scout cookies ever!!!
Tasted like weird cucumbers!!!
With their love of sweets, even Dave wouldn't eat them, and Tim didn't like them. 

I had never heard of 'nutrifusion' so found the website and here is about all it said:

Imagine…an all-natural, nutritional additive that…               

• Is 100% from fruits & vegetables.
• Can provide the nutrient-rich benefits of fruits & vegetables in everyday food products.
• Is easily understood - little consumer education needed.
• Offers high bio-absorption…the phytonutrients are readily absorbed unlike many synthetic vitamins and minerals.

What would you call this all-natural nutritional-rich food additive?...

NutriFusion™NutriFusion™ is by far, the emerging leader in both the rapidly growing food science and nutritional supplement categories. This all-natural blend of whole food concentrations will enable more people of all ages, young adults and children to consume vital nutrients more regularly and more conveniently.

SOUNDS KIND OF SCARY IF YOU ASK ME. 

I miss the good ole days, where there were actually more than a few cookies in the boxes, and they were all good.  Changing things up is not always a good thing.  The Girl Scouts have been around for ages, their cookies don't have to change every year.  The consistency is something we could always count on, with cookies, uniforms (hence the name - uniform!), etc.  Now you can see a troop with so many different uniforms you don't even know that they are all girl scouts, let alone from the same troop.  

OK, I am officially old.

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.