Gunnar's first major with handler Roxanne Richardson

Gunnar also had a great weekend in Marshall, taking Winners Dog and getting his first 3-point major on Sunday August 7, 2011 at the Sturgis Kennel Club Show.   Many thanks to Roxanne for the wonderful job she did handling him.

Bridget and Judge Edd E. Bivin

Bridget and Marv took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners under Judge Edd E. Bivin at the Jaxon Kennel Club show in Marshall on August 5, 2011.  Bridget currently has 12 points towards her AKC Championship, needing one more major.  She has 5 points in the CKCSC-USA and 6 points towards her Canadian Championship.  This has been a very good spring and summer for her and Marv.  We are very proud of her and grateful to her "other mother" Juli Bennett for letting us have this beautiful girl.

Summertime and the relaxin' is easy

Mattie's girl Mini-me knows just how to relax with her brothers.  There are a few lessons that we could learn about letting the stress of the day go and catch a quick nap.  Really they are just re-charging their batteries for their next round of mayhem and destruction.  It's hard to believe that they are not quite 5 weeks old and already into everything.  Their sister is already missing from the picture, probably plotting her next plan of attack on the unsuspecting boys.

Summer's puppies - ready for new homes

Summer's kids are getting big and looking for forever homes.  They are 16 weeks old and have had their first two shots.  They also have their microchips.  They have had their health check and both parents are heart clear, eyes, knees, patellas and hips checked and okay.  Here are some new pictures of them.  

 Alex

 Graham

Sean

 Vera

 Hettie

 Claude, this is the 3 week old male.  He would be ready to go on September 8th.

Mattie's Babies are here.

Mattie had a c-section last Wednesday because the puppies were big and in the wrong positions to be born.  We got 2 Blenheims, 1 boy, 1 girl and 2 tris, 1 boy, 1 girl.  Mattie is doing fine and has finally figured out what these little creatures are and that she should take care of them.  They are gaining weight nicely and are very healthy.  Their dad is CH. Orchardhill Spoken For who belongs to Karen Ostmann.  We are very pleased with this litter.

I lost my job at the library 2 weeks ago due to budget cuts so I will be home full-time to spoil these babies rotten.  It was a bit scary to think about being without health benefits but my doctors have found ways for me to continue my prescriptions without breaking the bank.  I never thought I would say this, but thank heavens for Wal-Mart.  

Killed 'em in Kokomo

Juli and I had a great time at the Kokomo Kennel Club Show this weekend.  Mattie's brother Hillwood Film Festival was Winners Dog and Best of Winners both days.  Her sister Hillwood Every Picture Tells a Story was Winners Bitch on Sunday.  Her half brother CH. Hillwood Picture This was BOS on Sunday.  Our boy DJ, CH. Hillwood Diamond Jim was Select Dog both days.  We took everything but breed and were very thrilled.

Gunnar got his very first point thanks to Roxanne Richardson, who showed him for me since I can't run.  He was Winners Dog and Best of Winners.  Pictures to follow.  It was hot and humid but worth the trip.

Mattie went along for the ride and laid in her crate with her fan, ears blowing in the breeze, looking every bit the part of a pregnant princess.  She got lots of spoiling.

Packing our bags. Road trip!!!!!

Bridget and Marv are headed to Atlanta Thursday for the Cavaliers of the South Specialty Show.  Thanks goodness they will be showing indoors, Bridget is not a fan of heat and humidity.  DJ, Mattie, Gunnar and I are headed to Kokomo on Friday.  We show inside but it's not air-conditioned, so I hope this cool weather holds on for a few days.  Mattie is not entered, she's getting a little chubby for the show ring, but she throw a fit if I left her home and right now we are catering to her every whim.  She's not the least bit spoiled!!!  LOL