Chewie and Dash have come for a visit while their family is on Spring Break
The boys have taken over my chair!
Mar 292024
Mar 252024
Dale had a successful weekend in Bremerton
He hadn’t been in a show for some time and he acquitted himself quite well!
Way to go, Dale!
Mar 012024
It’s fun to spend some time with two dogs who no longer live with me. They came yesterday and are staying for a week or so. They seemed to remember our routines and fit right in to the pack.
Wilson (front) and Morgan are a joy.
Jan 232024
Pictured above, some of the winning items from the Saturday Bichon Club of Puget Sound Specialty that Fiona and Burrito received. 
Fiona was Best of Breed, shown by Sheri 
Burrito was Best of Opposite Sex, shown by Andrew Mueller (Skinner dogs). Thank you judge Christie Martinez for recognizing our dogs!!
On Friday, Burrito was awarded Select dog by judge Jimmy Moses–another nice award!
At the Puyallup Valley Dog Fancier all-breed show on Saturday Burrito was awarded Best of Breed by judge Jeffrey P. Ryman and Fiona was Select Bitch. Monday at the Gig Harbor Kennel Club show Burrito was again award Best of Breed, this time by judge Richard Gschwender and Fiona was Select Bitch.
Above is the offical picture of Sheri, Fiona, and judge Christie Martinez–very proud of this little girl. Fiona also participated in the Saturday show with a Junior handler and in a brace with Shae (and Tasheena) at both Specialties. 4 days of showing and 5 shows–long, fun, tiring weekend!
Jan 172024
CH Absolutely Agape Cute As A Bug’s Ear DCAT TKN VSWB
At our recent Bichon specialty we were invited to enter the Parade of Titleholders category. Since I’m proud that Junebug is the first dog I have owned who has titles before and after her name, I entered her. The CH means she is a champion. The DCAT is given because she has run the 100 yd. dash enough times, at a fast enough pace. TKN stands for trick dog novice, and VSWB is virtual scent work beginner.
I was busy reading the information about the seven dogs who entered the Parade, so Junebug’s best friend, Doug, walked her around the ring as she received applause from the crowd.
Dec 232023
Kevin is almost a year old. He’s a big boy and he has lots of hair!
Andrea is patiently grooming her boy, Kevin.
Nov 222023
Burrito (GCHB Absolutely Affinity Full of Beans) was Best of Breed 2 days at the Whidbey Island Kennel Club show in Monroe, Washington. On Saturday, November 18, Burrito was awarded a Group 3 in the Non-Sporting Group. Thank you judge Marcie S Dobkin (Breed ring) and Julie Felten (Group ring) for recognizing Burrito. Andrew Mueller (Skinner Dogs) expertly handled Burrito around the ring.
Nov 222023
Belle and Jerry attended the Canada Del Oro dog show and the Canyon Kennel Club dog show in Tucson, AZ at the beginning of November and came away with outstanding results. After 4 days of showing–Belle was awarded Best of Breed all 4 days. In addition, Belle received 2 first place ribbon in the Owner/Handler ring, 1 second place ribbon in owner/handler, 1 third place ribbon in owner/handler. In the Non-Sporting Group ring, Belle was awarded 1 Group 3 and 1 Group 4. Big wins every day. Congratulations to Belle (CH Absolutely Queen of the Desert) and Jerry. 
Nov 102023
This little cutie is 10 months old. She’s a good girl!
Oct 212023
Burrito was Best of Breed Thursday and Friday at the Walla Walla Kennel Club shows at the Tri-Cities Cluster. In this picture he is sitting on the grooming table waiting to go to the show ring.
It was a very busy 4 day show in the Tri-Cities. Fiona is shown here waiting to go to the show ring–Sheri came to town and showed Fiona–on Saturday Fiona was Best of Breed and completed her Grand Championship (pending AKC approval). In addition to the conformation ring Fiona ran 5 Fast Cat trials and is rapidly closing in on getting her DCat (just a couple more runs!). Fun 4 days!