Eleven week old puppies want to play…not take time out for pictures. Blue Boy and Red Girl were particularly uncooperative today.
I had to leash Blue Boy to get him to hold still. From the look he is giving me, I don’t think he liked it!
Will you please hold still??
Purple Girl sat pretty.
Green Boy is sitting in front of the bulletin board that holds the ribbons. He’s thinking about his future.
Scout (black boy) is the first puppy to go to his new home.
He’ll be living the good life (wintering in California) and
getting to go everywhere with his new Mom.
But we will miss him.
As usual, the photographer (me) could have done better. I didn’t notice this handsome boy was squinting.
Rose (owned Jerry and Troy) shown at the left enjoying a nice sunny day–Saffie and Rose are working on their pigment! On the right Rose practices her rock climbing technique–Rose will be 1 year old July 18, 2014–hard to believe a whole year has gone by. 
Chloe is pictured with one of her owners, Jean. Chloe lives in Wenatchee and it is hard to believe she will be 8 years old in December. Chloe loves to play ball and destroy the squeakers in toys–she hasn’t changed since she was a puppy–she could destroy a toy faster than any Bichon I know. You look good Jean and Chloe!!! Get Al to warm up his arm and throw that ball!!!
On June 6, 2014 at the Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound Specialty Benny was Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 4 point major. On Saturday and Sunday (at the Puyallup and Tacoma sponsored all breed shows) Benny was Winners Dog and Best of Winners (both days) adding 5 more points (and his second major) towards his AKC Championship. We are very proud of Benny and how he showed!!! Thank you judges R. Hartinger, T. Frisch, and P. Hartinger.
Long days, friendship, teamwork, dedication to our breed and sport result in a bounty of awards for the weekend. Thank you to the Canadian Hosts for a wonderful Specialty!
Simon wins!!! Best in Specialty!! Thank you to our Specialty Judge Mr. John Rowton from Corbett, OR.
Simon finished the weekend with 3 additional Best of breed wins from the all-breed shows, receiving a Group 2 award by Judge Dr. Robert Smith and a Group 3 awarded by Judge Linda Kraft.
Flo-Jo and Baron made their conformation debut.
Flo-Jo (Absolutely Agape Fast and Flashy) was awarded Best Opposite Sex in the Juvenile Sweepstakes. Many thanks to Judge Sherry Watts.
Baron (Absolutely Agape Heartthrob) (pictured) garnered two points later that day as Winners Dog in the Renaissance Dog Association show. Judge Polly Smith also honored him as Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in the non-sporting group!
Sydney (CH Absolutely Affinity G’Day) also making her show ring debut, going Winners Female at the Specialty and onto win enough points over the weekend to make her a New Canadian Champion!! Thank you to all the judges. Pictured is Mrs. Franco.
Two of our other puppies, Liberty and Roxie (daughters of Simon x Piper and Zeke x Rosie, respectively) also showed at the Specialty and over the weekend. Liberty won Best puppy on Saturday and Roxie was Reserve Winners at the Specialty. Thank you to Tasheena and Cheryl for showing your beautiful girls!
Poppy meets Everleigh for the first time. Ev came to White Rock, BC to spend Christmas with grandma Dena and grandpa Don. After meeting Ev, Poppy came to spend the rest of the Christmas holidays with Karen and the other Bichons–we all enjoyed having Poppy with us–she is a delight and a “spark plug”. Since she has returned to Dena it is very quiet around the house. The picture at the right of Poppy after Dena groomed her–cute pup!!! 
Rose meets Jerry’s grandmother for the first time–looks like it was a very successful meeting! Looks to me like grandma is getting a big nose kiss from Rose.
Rose makes a new dog friend, Abigail, when she visited San Diego.
Remy preparing for Christmas as one of Santa’s helpers–and then Remy in one of his favorite places–the garbage can to take a rest.
Rose by the Christmas tree–being good–and not playing with the tree or the ornaments. The question is–did being good last?