Kaiah Crochet

Isn't this just beautiful? It's a crochet blanket of Kaiah. I have to say, it's one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me, and yes, there were tears. Ro, who made it, has Jethro, Kaiah's brother, and must have felt it too when we lost her. It's too big for the bedroom wall - but I have an idea....

Showing And Seasons

I've been quite confused about Meerah's season. If she started when I first saw blood, then she would be finishing today. From behaviour here, that is obviously not the case and she's now in full flow, so to speak!

The switch must have "flicked" sometime Saturday into yesterday, as though she wasn't home yesterday, Zeus didn't eat, though Orin did! I had no hassle with her at the show, though she was obviously crated and under a silver sheet for protection from the sun. Beti's crate was next to her, but even with the door open, she chose to sit in her cool tent. Bali, who was camped next to us, was also in season. 

Years ago I would never have shown a bitch in season, but most people do, and there is no rule to say you can't; if you can't beat them, then join them. Males are always shown first, and on the 4th day of a show, well, there will be smell everywhere anyway! Meerah was totally out of coat, but as I know she's not going to win then the experience for her and Owen of going into the ring is invaluable. Another reason for showing her, of course was that after the Zeus x Beti mishap, I'll never leave a bitch in season at home again!

Blackpool

Miss Meerah 

Beti 

National Critiques

Meeting The Pups

Mr Blue - beautiful Long Coat male 

Mr Orange - absolutely stunning short-coat boy, really chunky with a thick coat. One thing I find odd, and I've noticed it in previous photos too, he has less distance between his eyes. I wonder if that is a factor to consider for how his head will progress and later mature?

Mr Green - another very "coated" short coat. Smaller than Mr Orange, but currently constructionally very pleasing. 

Miss Purple – a stunning long-coat female who, much like her mum, will be a glorious colour. 

Miss Pink - well what can I say? A stunning short-coat female with slightly less coat than her short-coat siblings. Maybe her colour is also a less deep tan than her sister, but her attitude and movement continually caught my eye. Already she seems to have a very coordinated gait. 

Of course it's too early to pick a puppy, but if I had to, today – it would be her!  

A Walk With Three

A lovely walk with the two girls and Ross this morning. I know I seem to start off on this path often, but I keep finding other little circuits I can do off the main track. Again, I didn't see anyone, and we had a nice hour out. 

Getting There

 Well it arrived – after initially saying they could not deliver as we were too far, the previous owners kindly bought it here for us, and along with Frank and Linda, helped us get it into the pen. It's a cozy pet kennel, and obviously only here for emergencies in the new pen. We all agreed that this was the right spot for it, anywhere else simply made it a stepping stone for someone to get out! 

Royal Cheshire Show

The Royal Cheshire Show yesterday reminded me of what dog shows are all about. OMG we had so much fun. Within our bunch of friends there was no bitchiness, no bad atmosphere and no one spitting their dummy out because they didn't win. Of course that went on, but not in our lovely group! 

A little dampener on the day was hearing about people's behaviour at other shows. Well, I'm not shocked, just disappointed that people can behave in such a selfish, childish way. You know I tend to see the good in people, and I hope the good in them shines, but sometimes they let themselves down, and it's a reminder for me of keeping the boundaries that I have set in place! It's a shame really, as they reasonably new to the game and as word gets about, they're making themselves very unpopular. 

As you can see, Meerah was totally out of coat, but look at it this way, nothing to hide here, is there? There is so much to like about her, I just wish she had less second thigh and that she wasn't so bloody tall, but all in all it's a pleasing picture that will only continue to improve. She hammered it around that ring yesterday. My word, I knew she could move, but I didn't realise she could go that fast! 

Owen had handled Orin once before in a challenge, but yesterday he took him in the class. Wow, it was amazing to watch. I know Orin knows the job, but the two of them did so well together. Owens' long legs were indeed a match for Orin's power and speed. I just wish it had been recorded - Owen came out of the ring simply buzzing and begging to handle him again. He posted on the club chat "1st Place in graduate class with beautiful Meerah and 3rd Place in the open class with handsome Orin 🥰. We are Super proud of the dogs performance in the ring… I felt like our star of the day was Orin. he made my day. It’s days like these that make it all worth it… the time I shared in that ring with Orin made the day so special. He went round that ring like a dream with me, he never put a paw wrong, and I improved on my show handling. A great day for us ❤️."  

Yes of course you can handle him again Owen.

Stretching Our Legs

Cheshire Show Today

Orin was 3rd in open

Meerah stood alone in her class. 

With no one to handle her, Beti had a day out!