Patricia, Steven, and Lily sent this very cute Bichon flower arrangement to me for Gramma’s Day (since I was Lily’s breeder). So thoughtful of them and it makes me smile every time I look at the flowers. How clever! I will enjoy the arrangement for a long time. Thank you!!!
First time in the ring. Not too shabby.
Buzz Bomb
GCH Craigdale Chip Off The Rock
Chip
At 11 years of age, Chip entered the ring at the BFCA Nationals this past weekend to thunderous applause, cheers and tears of joy. It was such a thrill to see this fantastic Bichon coming back out as a veteran. Chip has not forgotten his way around the ring. He showed like a dream. Chip won his class and went on to compete for Best of Breed with all the other top Bichons in the country. Esteemed Judge Frank Sabella presented Dale and Chip with a coveted Award of Merit!
Of the 86 dogs entered at the Specialty, only 9 receive awards and Chip was one of them.
Chip is the Patriarch of our Absolutely line. Beautiful things happened when he was paired up with our lovely girl Simone. We owe a great deal of our success to Chip.
With great admiration we honor Chip and his beloved people Dale Hunter and Cheryl Blair.
I could go on and on. I’m all teary eyed again. 🙂
Pretty Orange Girl weighs 2lb. 5oz. She takes her time when she is introduced to something new. On the other hand, she is independent and will go off exploring all by herself.
It’s been a while since I’ve given a report:
Pink Girl weighs 2lb.3.6oz. She likes to play and try new things.
Green Boy is perhaps the rowdiest. He’s the one who escaped from the big box (thus necessitating a new and larger play area, with higher sides!) He tips the scales at 2lb.4.1oz.
Blue Boy must be camera shy. He wouldn’t look at the IPad. He is not shy in any other way. He’s a good wrestler. He is our heaviest at 2lb. 8.6oz.
Monroe, waiting patiently for his first time in the ring EVER!
Look at him go! Monroe gets first place in the 10 month and under 12 month class. He had the best time!
Cash also made the trip to the National Specialty. He and his brother Monroe looked fabulous in the ring.
The “Boys” had a great time at the dog show. Chip, the Grandpa of the other three, was a BIG winner (more about that in a later post.)
I was only out of town for a few days, but it seems like the puppies grew in size, abilities, and especially coat! Thanks to my daughter for her excellent “puppy sitting”! This is green boy.
Pink Girl, 5 weeks, 2 days
Orange Girl
The Boys (and Cheryl) are only 5 hrs. from Minneapolis. They are enjoying a great camp site.