An American in Paris

Kennedy, aka Cheysuli's Tri To Remember, was awarded BIS at the French Corgi National in Paris today. Yaaay for Taija and Kennedy! 8-) I'm so proud!

Therapy Dog

In two weeks I start a class to train a dog for therapy work. I'm going to use Laila, who is an absolute sweetheart. She is a very happy, accommodating girl, but quiet rather than too vociferous. She's very gentle and can just kill you with her eyes. She really knows how to work them! I think she'll make an excellent therapy dog. I helped with testing a few months ago and decided I really needed to get Laila going. So, now we'll start class in two weeks. 8-)

Absences and Dog Show

Okay, I'm back. Aside from being very busy--and getting on Facebook--I've been having a great deal of trouble with Google. I kept getting told my password was incorrect, even though I have it written down. I'll reset, and then when I try to sign in, I can't. At any rate, I'm here now.

I have gone ahead and entered Cassidy in the AKC/Eukanuba show. I wasn't going to, but this year it's not limited to invitational only. (Though he's eligible anyway.) We have a breeder-judge this year, but mostly because the show is moving to Florida, and I'm not going to Florida. So, we will be there this year after all. Should be a larger entry this year because it's being handled as a "regular" dog show. Regular classes, the works. It's to celebrate the AKC's 125th birthday. I could take Angus-the-Lab also . . . I'm considering it, actually. We'll see.

The Megan

Good news came yesterday. I have been selected as one of three who will judge the 2010 Megan Competition at our National. The Megan is basically a breeders' showcase of champions, divided by gender and color. The final lineup will be one dog and one bitch of each color. Each class is judged by two judges, and a random drawing determines which colors/sexes each judge gets. We rotate in and out. Only during the final lineup do the two judges, whoever they may be, confer with one another to select Best Cardigan, BOS, and Runner-Up. The first two rounds the two judges cannot talk to one another.

So I am pleased, and am looking forward to it. It's formal dress for exhibitors,. which means we have to get all gussied up in long gowns. Kinda fun! 8-)

What A Day!

Kennedy was awarded his sixth consecutive BOB, his seventh consecutive CAC, and his second CACIB at an international show in Sweden today. (Sunday)

PLUS his first litter was born today, five healthy babies.

AND his littermate, Gracie, was awarded one point yesterday, then went BOW today for a 3-pt major.

I am so proud of my kids, and of their owners!

Shows

Very pleased to post that Saturday, Gracie picked up her first point. Gracie is littermate to Gypsy and Kennedy, but has been taking her own sweet time about maturing. Kennedy and Gypsy just put things together more quickly. Now maybe Gracie can come into her own. 8-)

Speaking of Kennedy, he's got a show today/Sunday, so I'm hoping to hear good news from Taija. He apparently is trying to blow coat all over, so poor Taija is doing what she can to make him hold coat just a little longer for a few upcoming shows.

Gypsy has been living the life of Riley since our Flagstaff show in June. She needs one point to finish her championship, and we're hoping it's not the 1 point jinx. Though she may have to finish back east, as her owners will be heading back to visit relatives in New Jersey for 5-6 weeks.

Meanwhile, a baby girl came home with me from my visit to Ohio. She's a Cassidy daughter, and half of her pedigree is one I've never worked with, so it will be interesting to see how she grows on. It's a "wait and see" kind of thing, as this is Cassidy's first litter and we have no idea what he can produce, and, as mentioned, the dam's side of the equation is new to my line. Could be good, could be not so good. We'll see!

Puppy Picking

Tomorrow I head down to Phoenix to catch the red-eye to the big regional specialty in Ohio. There I will go over the litter and decide which girl I want, and also have a great time hanging out watching dogs and talking to people I only see once a year at the National. And I really hope I manage to get some sleep on the plane!