Sunday, April 3, 2011
Has It Really Been This Long?
Things have changed quite a bit over the past year around here!! Let me see if I can do them justice with an update :)
Friday, November 6, 2009
UKC and Sporting Dog Specialty....
2 weeks ago, I took Pyro to a local UKC show to see what its all about, try our hand at it, and see if we like it. I do have to say, I love the day of show entries! lol. But I hate the fact that its not as "scheduled" as AKC shows are. Regardless, we had fun, and it was MUCH more laid back than AKC is!! Pyro won Best of Breed 3 out of the 4 shows, and finished his UKC Championship by beating the Champions that were entered. On Sunday afternoon, he also placed third in the large Guardian Group, which was exciting!! I brought Maui along on Sunday and entered her in the Veterans exhibition, and she placed Reserve Best Veteran In Show!!!! It was so exciting!!! She won some stuffed toys, as well as a big bag of Canidae!! I still need to scan the pic and post it.......been too busy!!
Last weekend, I loaded up the dogs and headed down to New Mexico for the Sporting Dog Fanciers of NM Specialty...I only had Louie entered, in both Sweeps and Regular classes. Both days, Louie won Best Pointer in Sweeps, as well as WD. Our class competition didnt show up, so there were no points available :( We had a blast, took Broker out and ran him around and he didnt spaz and throw on the breaks, so we may be on a good start there! lol.
Off to the Pueblo shows tomorrow morning...Louie is entered Saturday (no points available) and Pyro entered on Sunday. I have Maui entered in Veterans on Saturday as well. Heres hoping for a great weekend!!!!!!
Last weekend, I loaded up the dogs and headed down to New Mexico for the Sporting Dog Fanciers of NM Specialty...I only had Louie entered, in both Sweeps and Regular classes. Both days, Louie won Best Pointer in Sweeps, as well as WD. Our class competition didnt show up, so there were no points available :( We had a blast, took Broker out and ran him around and he didnt spaz and throw on the breaks, so we may be on a good start there! lol.
Off to the Pueblo shows tomorrow morning...Louie is entered Saturday (no points available) and Pyro entered on Sunday. I have Maui entered in Veterans on Saturday as well. Heres hoping for a great weekend!!!!!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A long overdue update...
I havent posted in awhile, mainly due to things being so hectic with Brian gone....
So here goes....
I started Pyro in a Rally Obedience class with one of the local trainers (and also a RO Judge in AKC and UKC...so hopefully we will be off to a good start!) and hes doing well. It was a struggle at first, switching his brain from "Show Dog" to "Smart Dog"...but hes catching on and remembering things quickly, which is awesome. Hes so smart, he amazes me. My biggest challenge is going to be keeping him interested, as he gets bored soooo quickly! I'll try to post updates as we progress through the class and beyond. In AKC, Pyro is sitting on 7 points with 1 major. Again, he gets increadibly bored in the show ring, and I'm hoping our little excursion into obedience might help his focus a little. We are going to try a UKC show this weekend, and see how we like it. I've never done UKC, so it should prove interesting!!
Louie is sitting on 9 AKC points, with both majors. He is a great little boy, loving and sweet, and actually really enjoys showing (I think he just likes the running and getting fed parts, but oh well :) ) So I've been looking for a home for him with a Junior where those talents can be fine tuned and used for good instead of just laying on the couch all the time at my house :) A home has been found, and in late 2009/early 2010, watch for Louie in the Mid-West with his new owner and Junior handler. In the mean time, Louie is going down to New Mexico for the Sporting Dog Specialties down there, and is entered in sweeps and breed. I'm hoping for a good showing and hopefully a few more singles (FINGERS CROSSED!!!! lol) to add to his collection before he leaves here. As it is, I'm looking forward to leaving Colorado (where it is presently snowing - or at least trying to!) and heading towards the desert and warmer temps!! After NM, he is entered in 1 day of the Pueblo, CO shows, and I think that will be the end of his show career at Grandiose, as he heads off to his new home at the end of November.
In late August/early September timeframe, I lucked into 2 fantastic pet homes, and was able to thin down the "herd" a little bit. Tony is now living the spoiled rotten life he loves in Northern Colorado, being the center of attention and only dog in his new family. Prada is also living a spoiled rotten life in New Mexico, where she is also the only dog in her new family, and enjoying it quite a bit. She is definatly developing her "Pointer Princess" personality!!
On October 1st, our long time resident Princess, Maui, turned 7. A milestone age in the dog show world, she is now eligible for the Veterans classes. Sad, but at the same time, exciting. She absolutly loves to show (a trait that has made her a wonderful Juniors dog!) and I cant wait to take her back out in the Veterans classes! Her first appearance as an "Old Lady" will be at the Pueblo, CO shows in November.
Broker is simply just hanging out. A few offers for pet homes for him have fallen though, and I believe fate intends him to stay with us. Hes a doll, and once I get Pyro out of the beginner levels in Obedience/Rally, I'm going to start taking him to class and maybe by making him think, he will grow a brain ;) In the mean time, hes just hanging out, slowly beginning to learn manners and basic commands, and being a crazy fuzzy dog. I really do enjoy him, as hes a sweetheart and loves to cuddle, and who can resist his face???
Annnnndddddd....Stacey and Rodger bred Miss L again (L is Louie and Pradas dam) and she produced 8 puppies, 4 males (3 Lemon, 1 Orange) and 4 females (2 Lemon, 2 Orange). I'm quite excited to be able to go evaluate the litter at 8 weeks.....more info and pictures can be found on my website.
Thats all for now....hopefully more later, hopefully a lot more after this weekend!!
So here goes....
I started Pyro in a Rally Obedience class with one of the local trainers (and also a RO Judge in AKC and UKC...so hopefully we will be off to a good start!) and hes doing well. It was a struggle at first, switching his brain from "Show Dog" to "Smart Dog"...but hes catching on and remembering things quickly, which is awesome. Hes so smart, he amazes me. My biggest challenge is going to be keeping him interested, as he gets bored soooo quickly! I'll try to post updates as we progress through the class and beyond. In AKC, Pyro is sitting on 7 points with 1 major. Again, he gets increadibly bored in the show ring, and I'm hoping our little excursion into obedience might help his focus a little. We are going to try a UKC show this weekend, and see how we like it. I've never done UKC, so it should prove interesting!!
Louie is sitting on 9 AKC points, with both majors. He is a great little boy, loving and sweet, and actually really enjoys showing (I think he just likes the running and getting fed parts, but oh well :) ) So I've been looking for a home for him with a Junior where those talents can be fine tuned and used for good instead of just laying on the couch all the time at my house :) A home has been found, and in late 2009/early 2010, watch for Louie in the Mid-West with his new owner and Junior handler. In the mean time, Louie is going down to New Mexico for the Sporting Dog Specialties down there, and is entered in sweeps and breed. I'm hoping for a good showing and hopefully a few more singles (FINGERS CROSSED!!!! lol) to add to his collection before he leaves here. As it is, I'm looking forward to leaving Colorado (where it is presently snowing - or at least trying to!) and heading towards the desert and warmer temps!! After NM, he is entered in 1 day of the Pueblo, CO shows, and I think that will be the end of his show career at Grandiose, as he heads off to his new home at the end of November.
In late August/early September timeframe, I lucked into 2 fantastic pet homes, and was able to thin down the "herd" a little bit. Tony is now living the spoiled rotten life he loves in Northern Colorado, being the center of attention and only dog in his new family. Prada is also living a spoiled rotten life in New Mexico, where she is also the only dog in her new family, and enjoying it quite a bit. She is definatly developing her "Pointer Princess" personality!!
On October 1st, our long time resident Princess, Maui, turned 7. A milestone age in the dog show world, she is now eligible for the Veterans classes. Sad, but at the same time, exciting. She absolutly loves to show (a trait that has made her a wonderful Juniors dog!) and I cant wait to take her back out in the Veterans classes! Her first appearance as an "Old Lady" will be at the Pueblo, CO shows in November.
Broker is simply just hanging out. A few offers for pet homes for him have fallen though, and I believe fate intends him to stay with us. Hes a doll, and once I get Pyro out of the beginner levels in Obedience/Rally, I'm going to start taking him to class and maybe by making him think, he will grow a brain ;) In the mean time, hes just hanging out, slowly beginning to learn manners and basic commands, and being a crazy fuzzy dog. I really do enjoy him, as hes a sweetheart and loves to cuddle, and who can resist his face???
Annnnndddddd....Stacey and Rodger bred Miss L again (L is Louie and Pradas dam) and she produced 8 puppies, 4 males (3 Lemon, 1 Orange) and 4 females (2 Lemon, 2 Orange). I'm quite excited to be able to go evaluate the litter at 8 weeks.....more info and pictures can be found on my website.
Thats all for now....hopefully more later, hopefully a lot more after this weekend!!
Friday, July 3, 2009
OFA Results!!!
Got the results back from the OFA for Gibbs and Tony!! Both OFA Hips "GOOD" and Elbows "NORMAL"!! YAY!! So Excited!!
Another Great Show!
Last weekend was the Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club shows...I just love this show. They have an awesome site, ample room, plenty of parking, and A/C!! LOL. It was HOT outside this weekend!!
Sooooo...started out the weekend with Pyro taking 2nd in his class. The dog that won the class ended up going WD for his first two points, so not that bad to go second I guess. Gibbs took WD/BOB, and Louie was Best Puppy. I left Prada at home this weekend because shes doing the weird "I'm trying to come in season, but not really." thing, and the boys are going NUTS over her...so I thought it best to just leave her at home. So going BOB left Gibbs with 7 points, no majors. Louie is still sitting on 7 points, both majors! Ugh. Broker...was funny. He decided he didnt like the mats, and didnt want to move on them. He CRAWLED around the ring...like gaiting in slow motion. HILARIOUS! All I could do was laugh. He ended up going Reserve, and Best Puppy. He behaved much better for Melissa in the Puppy Groups! Speaking of Puppy Groups, they were soooo fun!! I handled Louie...that boy can MOVE! Hes all leg right now too....but, at least I know his front will straighten out, he proved it to me in that Group ring...hes just young and loose. Melissa took Broker in for me, he moved a little better for her...decided he *really* had to pee at the very end...yeah. Puppies. So much fun!! lol. Melissa went Best Junior on Saturday, which was exciting as always. Photos of her and Maui in Juniors can be found here: http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=4871328
Photos of Gibbs in the Group ring: http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=0JMI00C0080035&po=35
Sunday was fun as well :) Juniors and Dobermans were not only at the same time, the rings were right next door to each other. Maui decided she didnt want to listen very well to Melissa, but they still ended up going second in thier class. In Dobermans, I couldnt disappear, because Pyro won the 12-18 class! YAY! He was being a butthead on his down and back, and just wanted to be a goofy puppy. But oh can that boy stack! OMG...just standing there with him and knowing how gorgeous and intense and powerful he looks gives me goosebumps! He was ON as well. Made me happy. We walked into Winners...went around, stacked. The judge pulled us out and had us do the down and back again....and again, Pyro was a butthead. Started over, and he behaved. Went back to our spot, Judge had another dog do a down and back...and she pointed to Pyro for Winners Dog. YAY! Too bad the major had broke in the classes by 1 dog!!! UGH!! Oh well, there were 2 male Specials, we would just have to beat them! Bitches took seemingly forever, finally time for BOB. 5 Specials, plus WD and WB. Of course, the bitch that Cyndi had in front of me (I think shes #5 or #6 Dobe right now, not sure) was in season, so I spent the entire time in the ring with Pyro facing backwards, with liver shoved in his nose so he hopefully wouldnt smell her too much! WB needed BOW to finish (Dogs were 2 points, Bitches were 1 point...she needed 2 to finish!) and I needed BOS for the major! After all the Specials were examined, we were all stacked up waiting for the judge to make her decisions.......she walked past her entire line of Specials and straight over to Pyro. (At this point, my heart was in my stomach and all I could think was "Dont screw this up!") She stared at him for a bit....looked back up her line, and moved Cyndis bitch up to the front, WB behind her, and Pyro behind the WB. Go around again, BOB, BOW, and BOS. YAY!!! Pyro got his major!!! And the WB finished! So exciting! During pictures, the judge took the time to tell me how much she loved Pyro, and that the second he walked into the ring, she knew he was her winner, and that someone would have to work very hard to have beat him. I'm glad other people love my gorgeous redhead as well :) On to Setters, where Broker actually MOVED around the ring this time!! Still ended up going Reserve. Oh well....he needs to grow up...A LOT! lol. Pointers were next, with Gibbs repeating the same as Saturday, only adding Best Bred By to his group of ribbons. Hung out the rest of the day and chilled. Took a run up the road to Panera for lunch (soooo much better than expensive dog show food!!) and stuck around for Groups. Gibbs showed well in the Sporting group (pictures here on pages 1 and 4: http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/ThumbPage.aspx?e=4877886&g=0JMI00C104) and in the Bred-By Groups. His BOB win puts him at 8 points, no majors. Pyro is now sitting on 7 points, 1 major.
Our next shows are in Eagle next weekend...singles in Dobes, singles in Pointer bitches...wish us luck!!
Sooooo...started out the weekend with Pyro taking 2nd in his class. The dog that won the class ended up going WD for his first two points, so not that bad to go second I guess. Gibbs took WD/BOB, and Louie was Best Puppy. I left Prada at home this weekend because shes doing the weird "I'm trying to come in season, but not really." thing, and the boys are going NUTS over her...so I thought it best to just leave her at home. So going BOB left Gibbs with 7 points, no majors. Louie is still sitting on 7 points, both majors! Ugh. Broker...was funny. He decided he didnt like the mats, and didnt want to move on them. He CRAWLED around the ring...like gaiting in slow motion. HILARIOUS! All I could do was laugh. He ended up going Reserve, and Best Puppy. He behaved much better for Melissa in the Puppy Groups! Speaking of Puppy Groups, they were soooo fun!! I handled Louie...that boy can MOVE! Hes all leg right now too....but, at least I know his front will straighten out, he proved it to me in that Group ring...hes just young and loose. Melissa took Broker in for me, he moved a little better for her...decided he *really* had to pee at the very end...yeah. Puppies. So much fun!! lol. Melissa went Best Junior on Saturday, which was exciting as always. Photos of her and Maui in Juniors can be found here: http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=4871328
Photos of Gibbs in the Group ring: http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=0JMI00C0080035&po=35
Sunday was fun as well :) Juniors and Dobermans were not only at the same time, the rings were right next door to each other. Maui decided she didnt want to listen very well to Melissa, but they still ended up going second in thier class. In Dobermans, I couldnt disappear, because Pyro won the 12-18 class! YAY! He was being a butthead on his down and back, and just wanted to be a goofy puppy. But oh can that boy stack! OMG...just standing there with him and knowing how gorgeous and intense and powerful he looks gives me goosebumps! He was ON as well. Made me happy. We walked into Winners...went around, stacked. The judge pulled us out and had us do the down and back again....and again, Pyro was a butthead. Started over, and he behaved. Went back to our spot, Judge had another dog do a down and back...and she pointed to Pyro for Winners Dog. YAY! Too bad the major had broke in the classes by 1 dog!!! UGH!! Oh well, there were 2 male Specials, we would just have to beat them! Bitches took seemingly forever, finally time for BOB. 5 Specials, plus WD and WB. Of course, the bitch that Cyndi had in front of me (I think shes #5 or #6 Dobe right now, not sure) was in season, so I spent the entire time in the ring with Pyro facing backwards, with liver shoved in his nose so he hopefully wouldnt smell her too much! WB needed BOW to finish (Dogs were 2 points, Bitches were 1 point...she needed 2 to finish!) and I needed BOS for the major! After all the Specials were examined, we were all stacked up waiting for the judge to make her decisions.......she walked past her entire line of Specials and straight over to Pyro. (At this point, my heart was in my stomach and all I could think was "Dont screw this up!") She stared at him for a bit....looked back up her line, and moved Cyndis bitch up to the front, WB behind her, and Pyro behind the WB. Go around again, BOB, BOW, and BOS. YAY!!! Pyro got his major!!! And the WB finished! So exciting! During pictures, the judge took the time to tell me how much she loved Pyro, and that the second he walked into the ring, she knew he was her winner, and that someone would have to work very hard to have beat him. I'm glad other people love my gorgeous redhead as well :) On to Setters, where Broker actually MOVED around the ring this time!! Still ended up going Reserve. Oh well....he needs to grow up...A LOT! lol. Pointers were next, with Gibbs repeating the same as Saturday, only adding Best Bred By to his group of ribbons. Hung out the rest of the day and chilled. Took a run up the road to Panera for lunch (soooo much better than expensive dog show food!!) and stuck around for Groups. Gibbs showed well in the Sporting group (pictures here on pages 1 and 4: http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/ThumbPage.aspx?e=4877886&g=0JMI00C104) and in the Bred-By Groups. His BOB win puts him at 8 points, no majors. Pyro is now sitting on 7 points, 1 major.
Our next shows are in Eagle next weekend...singles in Dobes, singles in Pointer bitches...wish us luck!!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
What A Feeling...
When everything in your body just sinks. Its horrible. Its hard waking up in the morning knowing its the last time you'll get to wake up next to him for a year. Its hard making breakfast knowing its the last you'll eat together for a year. Its hard to smile and try to have fun knowing its the last few hours before the last car ride together. Its hard sitting at a table talking and laughing with Soldiers in uniform when you know that in mere hours they will be on a plane to Afghanistan. Its harder to watch the final formation before families have to leave and the Soldiers draw weapons. Its harder yet to know its the last hug, the last kiss, and the final goodbye. Putting the key in the ignition and the car in drive have never been harder to do, and never has the drive off post been so long, or the desire to just turn back around been harder to resist. The tears dont stop. Its hard to be strong, but easier to break down in the car instead of in front of everyone. The drive home is long, traffic isnt noticed. Music turned up just to drown out the thoughts. Home to the couch and the dogs, thankful there are no kids to try to explain this to. Heart sinking more and more as the hours pass by in silence. A few texts, "We are on the buses" "We are on the plane" "I love you, goodbye". A quick call to make sure all is well on both ends. Plane leaves, another group of Soldiers off to war.
Good luck, keep safe. Please come home, all of you.
704BSB - especially HHC, most importantly the Security Platoon- you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Good luck, keep safe. Please come home, all of you.
704BSB - especially HHC, most importantly the Security Platoon- you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Flatirons KC Shows
....were interesting.
Pyro went Reserve to the major on Saturday, which was exciting and disappointing at the same time. Would have been much nicer to just win the darn thing! He got completly dumped in his class on Sunday. Prada got dumped on Saturday despite turning in a beautiful performance for me...oh well...the judge either hated her front or hated her lack of pigment. Gibbs went WD/BOW for point #5. Sunday, Gibbs again went WD for point #6 (although the judge marked the book wrong, and I need to call and get it fixed) and Prada, handled by Brian, went WB/BOW for point #8 for her. I just may get them all finished this year! LOL. Just need two majors for Gibbs and one on Prada!!
We are done with shows now until the end of June...plenty of time for maturity between then and now! lol.
Broker will debut at the next shows...and then of course, Gibbs, Louie, Prada, and Pyro as well.
Pyro went Reserve to the major on Saturday, which was exciting and disappointing at the same time. Would have been much nicer to just win the darn thing! He got completly dumped in his class on Sunday. Prada got dumped on Saturday despite turning in a beautiful performance for me...oh well...the judge either hated her front or hated her lack of pigment. Gibbs went WD/BOW for point #5. Sunday, Gibbs again went WD for point #6 (although the judge marked the book wrong, and I need to call and get it fixed) and Prada, handled by Brian, went WB/BOW for point #8 for her. I just may get them all finished this year! LOL. Just need two majors for Gibbs and one on Prada!!
We are done with shows now until the end of June...plenty of time for maturity between then and now! lol.
Broker will debut at the next shows...and then of course, Gibbs, Louie, Prada, and Pyro as well.
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