November Tuesday
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:48PM 
This is Leo and Willow - the Willow that doesn't live here. LOL They were playing like crazy. Willow is now home and Leo will depart soon. He's going to be exhausted as he played and played and played! He had a bath and trim.
We have short blogs tonight and maybe even shorter ones tomorrow. We will do the best that we can.
Herschel steals my chair each time I get out. It puts him closer to the food. LOL George expects to get if Herschel finds some crumbs. They have bonded nicely.
Harlow decided she wanted the tv room, blankets and all the comforts it brings so she spread out all over as if to say - it's all mine - don't you know. It was funny!
Tomorrow we drop Nathan off and visit Ali. Thanks to all having covid tests, it is doable. I will wait to see if he is an overnighter before hearding home. can't even shop as Peel is on lockdown.
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All Ed’s and my best wishes to Nathan and your whole family. ❤️
Praying all goes well for Nathan. Take of yourself too, Darlah.
Sending good thoughts your way today. While Nathan is recouperating. Tomorrow he can watch...
Watch the 2020 National Dog Show on NBC directly after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Coverage of the National Dog Show begins on Thursday, November 26 at 12 p.m. local time and runs until 2 p.m., covering group and Best in Show judging. The National Dog Show can also be streamed here on NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app at 12 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving. The NBC Sports app is available on mobile and connected devices, including Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.
How does the National Dog Show work?
The American Kennel Club recognizes 208 breeds and varieties of dog (though every single one may not be represented at the National Dog Show from year to year). In the first round of the National Dog Show, dogs of the same breed will compete against each other based on how the dog fits the breed standards. The winner, named “Best in Breed,” will represent their breed at the next level: the group. The American Kennel Club categorizes every breed into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting and herding). At the group level, dogs are not judged against each other, but rather against how well they fit their breed standards. Each group winner, named “First in Breed,” will go on to compete in the final round for the coveted Best in Show.
This year, three breeds make their National Dog Show debut:
The Barbet, which competes in the Sporting Group, originated as a water dog in France. The breed has a curly coat that can be black, gray, brown, or fawn in color, sometimes with white markings. The Barbet is a calm dog but was bred to help retrieve birds. The breed’s name comes from the French word “barbe,” which means beard.
The rare Belgian Laekenois (“Lak-in-wah”) joins the Herding Group. This strong, sturdy and protective breed has a rough, tousled coat that can be shades of red, fawn or grey. The Belgian Laekenois was originally bred and raised to guard livestock and linens drying outside before serving as messenger dogs during WWI and WWII.
The Dogo Argentino, which falls under the Working Group, was originally a pack-hunting dog in Argentina. The breed was known to take down wild boar and puma, among other large game. Dogo Argentinos have short, white coats, but a dark patch near the eye is permitted as long as it doesn’t cover too much of the head.
Praying for Nathan today. Take care Darlah.
Wishing the best for Nathan and a peaceful pup rearing for you and Denise while Nathan is recuperating. Good luck to you all. xo
Hi there
I am so sorry to hear that it wasn’t as simple as you had hoped but at least it went forward and you can continue on to get the help you need. Don’t worry if there is an issue with visits. We will totally understand. My thoughts are with you both
Louise