Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 5:30PM 
Shannon sent this photo and said:
The dogs were barking at geese in the backyard (you can see one in the bottom right window) and I turned around to find Trig on top of some boxes. Of the two, he's the climber, which should prove interesting as time goes on!
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Shannon:
Our dogs love to chase the geese and ducks out of our pool. Shoshi actually thinks they are listening to her. Right....
Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 9:46PM Blurry photo that Nathan took but you get the idea...
Don't worry he will be brushed again before you come. hahahaha You best tell those gals to stay off as they are really starting him on the road of mucking it up.
Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:44AM 
Doesn't look like it here but this was at 7am. By 8am we had a dusting.
Amazing what an hour brings.
The dogs were running. I am grooming in a few minutes but knew blogs would be late so wanted to post something here. Sparky has managed to lose weight (a request from owners due to this long winter) and he has. That is why they go home and sleep and sleep. Oh they do here but I suspect the activity level is greater here. We are crazy don't you know and love movement.
Cooper and Levon are getting along famously. Yes, Cooper is enjoying one of the boy dawgs vs. the gals.
When it was rainy they didn't want to run. It's as if they said cold, snow - wow!
Plus Coops stays cleaner without mud. hahahahaha Cali, I give up on.
Off to groom...
Darlah
Too tired to add more but clicked some photos of Cooper playing with Cali, Leti and Adele. I will try to get those up tomorrow. Too tired tonight - sorry!
Friday, April 4, 2014 at 3:46PM Blog will be late and it is raining so not many photos the guys tell me. Just finished 12 pups and it took me 6 hours of non stop washing and blow drying. I will start with Spice's blog, then Panda's and last Roxie's for photos. I will place up the small size and link the large size as I go. To say I am exhausted is an understatement and tomorrow is going to be a full day so that blog will be late.
Looking forward to watching tv and snuggling with the dawgs.
Well, still working so no tv. Here are just a few photos. Have more but no energy. Just know the dogs had fun other than my hosing them off and drying them from the mud. Only Cali was a complete junkyard dawg.
I call this I survived getting hosed off but twice - come on lady...
Coco managed to only get her immediate feet dirty. I keep scratching my head over that. She just had a big treat and went yum yum - more please!
I thought it only fitting to end with the junkyard dawg. Who would have thought she was washed 2 days ago. Not me... I love ya anyways Cali gal!
Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 7:36PM What a combo. Dogs don't want to run. Dennis and Jon has been walking the dogs but its a wash each dog that comes in - paws, undersides - oh my. He just finished with Coops and Doozie and thank god for blowers. They are not crazy about the sound but its the only way to quickly blow out the excess water and then I will brush out when dry. I find this saves me time but at least they are getting their exercise this way. In the back they are just walking and standing as its too icy. Usually they are running around like banshees. Dennis said when he is finished walking he will take them upstairs and get them chasing him from room to room. Glad he loves the dogs so!
Here are a few photos of them outside and in the kitchen.
Doozie was watching Jeannie throw the toy up. She had her eye on her intently and I couldn't figure out why. One of those times it went up in the air Doozie grabbed it midair and was off running with it. You should have seen Jeannie's face. She sure didn't expect that.
We do play retrieve on icy days like this too to expel energy. Sparky was in no hurry to bring the toy back. I just laughed. Slow, deliberate and okay you can throw it again!
Cali and Jeannie were into the off the ground antics in the kitchen. Jeannie is going to make such a great mom. You can see it the way she plays.
Ty was over for play and he did play but he did a lot of investigating. Must be lots of smells with the ice melting. I will tell you I never saw so many leaves, sticks and mud as I have this year.
Doozie and Coco came in and only their immediate paws were dirty. Dennis said they walked around every dirty spot. heh
Coco is enjoying the fresh air so even though they are not running they are enjoying. Add in the runs in the house and the walks they have expelled lots of energy. A tired dog is a happy dog I say.
Coops came in the door immaculate bearing gifts Lamaze ones for the pups and I will have you know they ADORE them especially the crinkle one. Thank you from the bottom of the pups hearts! I will try to get a video of it. Is it just my house or is this the Coops but he seems to make a mess out of his face playing. I call that a good thing - maybe not for photos but it tells me he is having fun.
The dogs are almost finished with the walks so we are going to do some snuggle and tv time. Tomorrow baths for 12 pups - oh my!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 5:17PM It's a mudpile out there even though we have snow still. All the muck is seeping through as the melt continues. Cali, who I gave a bath to looked simply like a muckity muckster 10 minutes later. I have to accept she is a wild fun spirit and just embrace that I have to keep her away from everyone and definately from outside if I expect the just brushed look. Deep down I love her for it!
The Maxine was over for a bath. Oh my does that gal have hair. She was rather smitten with our visitor Sparky. But Roxie, Coco and Adele also really liked playing with her.
See those black feet on Cali and she's walking on snow. Only she could find the mud.
This was Logan before I groomed him. He's waiting for his momma to pick him up. He tried to coax me into giving him some extra pieces of dried chicke strips I dehydrate and well I caved in. After all he gave me kisses and I am human.
The Moms were staying away from pups while we had visitors as it wasn't feeding time yet. This was a hard proces for them. But pups are still trying to eat and moms are not convincing enough that this is not the time yet.
Just a normal day around here but to tell you the truth, I am exhausted.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 4:30PM 
The last one is how they come in after playing in that wet. I groomed everyone but you can hardly tell.
The above was before they went out. You don't want to know what they looked like after. 
Keeping Levon, Trigger and Frannie clean before they departed was challenging is all I am going to say. They are free spirits that was running through the puddles before I bathed them. Hmm think Shannon says Trigger hates the puddles. Oh my gad I think he didn't realize they existed. They were having way too much fun to pay attention.
It's nice to see some ground but oh I have a feeling I will need a heavy duty blower for the yard. Where do you rent one of those? :-)
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 9:03AM Carol had an experience that can happen to any of us. I am posting with her permission so you are aware. I believe we learn from each other. Dogs do the darndest things and you never know what is possible till they surprise you.
Coco and Doozie arrive for a visit tomorrow.
I had to take Doozie to the emergency vet clinic. Yesterday she had a cough like there was something in her throat but I could not see anything and then she threw up 3 times within a few minutes. Then she was OK. Today she coughed again and then threw up twice. The vet took an X-Ray and little Miss Doozie had 4 bones in her tummy and bowels. We never give them anything with bones so the Vet suspected a bird sure enough when we got home I found a bird wing under the tree. She is on some antacids and special food for a few days. This escapade has made me think about mouth kisses.
LOLTA
Carol
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Also I added a video of Montuno that Nathan took to yesterday's blog entry.
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 7:23PM 
Click on Photo for Larger ViewJust got this in Talemaker's Alpha Centauri Montuno out of Paula Martel's Phantom and our Spice got BOW at the Specialty as well as BPISS. Lucia is brand new to the show world. She is showing Muntuno herself. Her enthusiasm is also very infectious and truly nice at the shows. We need more like her in the ring. We are proud of you Lucia! Thanks also goes to Judge David Kelland. Thank you Paula for allowing us to enjoy Phantom.
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 5:28PM 
This is Tangles who was born in our home. She is out of Abigail and Phantom. She now lives with Leigh. Way to go, Leigh! We are proud of this team! Does she look like Tre, Gerda?
Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 10:23AM 
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Adele got Best of Opposites, Muntuno winners dog. This was big as this is perceived as a pro handler judge. But she is a nice dog and its nice that the judges aren't ignoring that fact. Muntuno is equally stunning just a different type.
So, I am glad that Nathan isn't doing a show and getting too frustrated with the politics. Phantom did not show this morning. Paula decided sleep was needed. She will show him this afternoon.
We have a quiet day today. We have no visitors in or out. I am getting nagged as there is no food in the house. Oh, no food that you want, Jon and Dennis? I guess it will be takeout tonight. Nathan has the van so I am not taking a taxi to the store and one home as they can't be creative. How's that?
Now to find a Petsmart in Sudbury as Nathan has to get some Starter Mousse to bring home. The pups are eating HUGE amounts now. Output is similar. (sigh) Didn't I start your day thinking about such a lovely shot?
Adele did nothing in the Specialty. Tangles who we co-own (Leigh showed her as she now lives with her) beat her. Phantom won the specialty. Muntuno won best puppy in the specialty. So the judge picked all Phantom pups with the exception of Adele. He gave her an excellent critique though. Adele showed well was just way too tired but won in the morning. Lots of showing for a puppy. Lucia is so thrilled it was a high just talking to her. I was so excited to hear her enthusiasm. I heard she got a show photo with all her ribbons and the things she won with Muntuno, Lucia and her husband. Maybe you will see it in the next magazine.
Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:19AM 
This morning Adele won Winners Bitch, Muntuno Winners Dog and Phantom won breed and group 2. We had a good morning - well Nathan did and someone tried to take photos with his ipad. We shall see how that goes.
I had stomach problems last night so not much sleep. I think that is gone now. Jon is still not well. Got to order delivery food tonight I think. Got everyone but Shoshi brushed and I am about to get her done. Taking the dogs out shortly and it is really raining so they won't look like they were groomed. My arm/hand is better but aches and is sore but it is now usable. I have my dogs to do again.
Val who is at the show is really sick. I feel bad. I also hope Nathan doesn't bring home whatever she has. She thinks she may have eaten something wrong. Nothing worst than being at a show sick and still having to show. She is showing someone's cesky.
Two shows happened today and Adele won Winners bitch for more points. Phantom did not win. So Adele got points for the morning and the afternoon. Muntuno got Best Puppy.
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 4:40PM 
They say the rain is coming and you know what that means? Mud, mud, mud and baths. Mommy had a full day as she has been busy getting Daddy ready for the show. He thinks it's all on him and this time much of it was as Mommy had a bath to do and Daddy decided not to start yesterday. hahahaha
So, Mommy didn't take photos. Daddy forgot his camera. She's almost done grooming everyone but figures if it starts raining tonight we won't look like it. Daddy got her a contraption to put on her hand that makes it comical to watch her groom. These days she wears her grooming jacket more than not as she grooms us here and there till done.
My human brother Jonathan had his clavicle surgery and he's not so good so Mommy needs to keep checking on him. He is in a lot of pain despite pain pills. So Mommy is a bust with the blogs but she will add some news on each. She should have done blast of the past today.
Sorry we can't do better today. Mommy hasn't even eaten but guess what us dawgs did - yum! I am going to remind that human that tomorrow she needs to dehydrate more chicken.
Frannie comes to visit tonight - fun!
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 3:11PM Can you guess who these dogs are?
Got more and didn't leave any of you out on purpose. I wil do another one of these when I can't find time to do my usual daily blog with new dogs.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 4:46PM 
Working on photos but yeah we had more snow coming down. Have to laugh at what a snow year this has been.
My hand/arm is still sore so I am not brushing and Nathan is brushing visitors. I will play catchup on mine. It's just sore but I have to get Adele ready Thursday so I need to save the arm/hand/wrist for that as Nathan doesn't know how to get a dog show ready. Then I will be back brushing out everyone and hopefully the arm is better. I am the nag today. He's so used to me just doing and today I am saying Nathan time to do Sparky - time to do Levon, Trigger and Logan. Levon and Trigger have departed but I had to say clean arond their eyes, check their bums etc. Welcome to my life, Nathan. :-) It's okay. It's not like I fell on purpose. At least its not broken - just hurts.
He's being a good guy though just isn't happy about the got to do this - now - got to get this done - now. I also took some pain pills and took a nap. Nathan reminds me he didn't get his. Are we reversing roles? hahahaha
Monday, March 24, 2014 at 9:15AM Wanted to post some photos we just received from Diane with Mateo and Annabelle, her cat - Mateo's pal. Hope you enjoy as they are so cute - both of them!
Thank you for loving him, Diane!
Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 5:20PM 
The chase
A football manuever - the huddle play.. heh
The Shoshi roll
Still queen Risa...
Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 4:41PM I groomed all the dogs - Nathan helped me. Then I took photos and groomed Cooper AGAIN. See who really played their hearts out this morning. Their hair is no longer perfectly brushed. Cooper wins the prize though. :-)
Yes, Cooper was groomed so he could go home BEFORE these photos.
Well, some dawgs just know how to have fun is all I can say!
Murphy and Moseby depart tonight. Tonight that leaves us with Sparky. Quiet times....
Friday, March 21, 2014 at 4:20PM 
Just the Mabel and Cali. I think they played their hearts out. It was great fun.
No more photos in a bit. I am watching tv with the hubby and the dawgs! What can I say - it's a tough life for some. hahahahahaha
Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:49PM Here are some photos taken. Dennis was on camera and he is learning. :-)
Cali chasing Mabel, Mabel chasing Cali. This is a nonstop event!
Sparky Snowbank roll!
The Ty
There is a Cooper under there honest!
Sparky, Zoe and DJ
I am behind on the other blogs so that's it for tonight. The dogs got wet, had fun and well I did a LOT of grooming and that's why the blogs are short. :-)