Mar 092020
 

I had the distinct honor and pleasure of being asked to show a friend and fellow competitors dog at the Westminster Kennel Club show this past February. Kathy Martin, Dina Taylor and myself traveled to the Big Apple for the show. This was my first time in the ring at Westminster although my 4th time actually at the show.

Tia and I  were still pulled out for the short list of dogs for further consideration.  Although we finished out of the ribbons, just getting pulled is a great acknowledgement. 

For those of you in the dog show world, or even if you are just a lover of dogs, you owe it to yourself to go to this show at least once in your lifetime.  It’s a great experience.  You can cheer us on while we are there!

Photo by our good friend Jerry Gardner.
Jan 192020
 
Kevlar and Tasheena striding out in Puyallup. Kevlar showed well Saturday and Sunday (the only days she was entered) earning a Select ribbon both days. Pretty, crazy girl!!! Thank you Dina Taylor for taking such a nice movement photo.

Jan 192020
 
Elijah and Jan waiting in the grooming area for the final “fluff and trim” before heading to the show ring.
Burrito (Absolutely Affinity Full of Beans) on the grooming table and ready to get the show on the road. On Monday, at the Seattle Kennel Club show in Puyallup Burrito was Winner’s Dog and Best of Winners for a 4 point major. Good job Burrito!!!
Emoji (Absolutely Affinity Smiley Face 🙂 ), brushed and combed and ready for the final trim. On Saturday at the Gig Harbor show in Puyallup, Emoji was Winner’s Bitch and Best of Winners for a 4 point major. Well done Emoji–one major down and one more to go.
Jan 192020
 
Elijah (Absolutely Bringing A Higher Love), owned by Mark and Jan and shown by Tasheena, made his show debut in Puyallup at the Gig Harbor KC show. At 8 months old, Elijah and Tasheena had a great time–Elijah was very enthusiastic and had fun–which is what we want him to do in the ring.
Jan 162020
 

April (Sora’s sister) and her humans go south for the winter.
I’m sure they are all enjoying the warm weather.
Jan 162020
 
Most Bichons love the snow.  Sora (formerly known as Adam) is enjoying his first snow.
Jan 132020
 

My 15 month old, Chandler, is looking so grown-up and handsome.
(He would be embarrassed if I posted his “before” picture.)
He had a great weekend show, earning a four point major.    
Dec 262019
 
Brinkley sports his Christmas finery, as he celebrates with his family.
Dec 192019
 
My daughter’s and my dogs: top is Mo, then Violet, sitting side
by side are Chandler and Morgan, bottom step we see Wilson and Flo-Jo