WNC Show Today

I was so proud of Jezi today. At 9 months old it was her first show, not only did she win her class but she also beat her mother in the run off and went Best Of Breed.

We have really only bonded with each other over the last couple of months. To be honest it's been quite hard to get to know our Jezi Baba, but now I feel we are really getting there. I guess her success today is even more special considering she's only been to ring craft twice! (And not since before Xmas) I was expecting a lot from her, and she handled it brilliantly!  

Today I also had the pleasure of seeing little Enya May, she looked lovely and gave me a huge welcome. I was quite choked at the greeting, though her love for owner Gail was obviously enormous and unconditional. Anyway the pups are 9 months today, so I hope tomorrow to publish up to date photos of them all. (apologise for being late)
The lady who had judged GSD's last week was at yesterday's show. I nervously approached her and asked if she would go over Jezi for me. She was very gracious, happy to go over her an gave me a critique. Briefly she thought she was a lovely bitch, but at the end of the day prefers Ziva's head, expression and movement. I can't argue with that! (though if Tish reads this she will...lol) Anyway whatever I'm happy and glad to know they will both appeal, but maybe to different people.

To finish ... considering my past record with this judge, it was a proud day again for The Blanik Show Team in the show ring. It's so great to see the youngsters coming along and making their presences known in the dog show world!

Danni At home

 Well it doesn't look like she's missing us at all!!!

Seriously so pleased to see her happy.

Facebook users there's a whole album on my wall!

Kindness I'll never Forget

I'm at a loss for the words to describes how I feel today. I was totally taken aback to receive this artwork as a gift from Kai's breeder's David and Heather. I've cried all afternoon and I just can not find the words to justify how I feel and how to thank them for their kindness. I'm equally totally amazed at the talent of Margaret Jamieson, the artist, she has captured my boy so beautifully. Today I realise more than ever that I have some fantastic people in my life as well as some fantastic dogs.

Dear Friends, please feel free to pop over and see this, I would be privileged to show it to you.

To be able to share my life with Kai, be it for far too short a time has been a pleasure beyond compare. Everything about the dog was huge ... Including his heart and his unconditional love for me, he gave me his all.  I will always believe that I was the lucky one, to be able to offer him a home as a young adult was indeed a privilege.  As I've said before, Kai was a credit to his breed and his breeders! Again thank you both so so much, you've shown me kindness that I'll never forget!

Loveable Rouge!!

Just thought I'd share this photo of TJ with you.

 I do hope that her head isn't too big this morning after seeing one of her humans win through to the Final of Britains Got Talent last night!!!
Go on people, vote for them, do it for TJ!!!

Danni

Double trouble - Ziva with Danni behind her on Sunday

It was a really hard decision but one that we felt we had to come too. Our feelings had to be of secondary importance and the future safety of the girls was paramount. There is no doubt that Jezi was the original instigator of all the trouble, but by now Danni wasn't able to let it drop either. Luckily as I said earlier Ziva was mostly oblivious to it. There's no doubt Ziva misses Danni; her partner in crime is missing, but maybe Zee and Jezi will get closer now? Huh, No, somehow I don't see that.
The support I have received has been fantastic, mostly people understand that as hard as it was on us, we let Danni go for one reason only, because we loved her. Two bitches who don't get on are a nightmare. We survived it with Kiri, but let's face it she has fought with four generations of bitches here, and I'm damned if she's gonna get hold of Asha! Mind you at her tender age Kiri's own safety would now be the real risk! Kiri has missed out on so much, having to be separated in the home and on walks, we didn't want that for Danni, not when someone else could give her so much more. (Of course we are aware that in the future we may have to face it with Jezi)
Our reasons for picking Danni over Jezi to be re-homed has caused some confusion. No doubt Jezi has the better conformation of the two, but that never came into it,  Danni was always a bit of a favourite here. Even though Danni and Ziva had a strong friendship and could probably have lived happily together forever we felt that due to Danni's character she would be the best to adapt to a new lifestyle. So far our theory is proving to be right....
It's hard to accept that I will probably never see Danni again, unless one day I make my way over to Derby. I hope not to be proved wrong but somehow I doubt this will go wrong for Danni. I have a good feeling about this, though being without her is breaking our hearts I'm sure this is her forever home.
Finally I have to thank a friend who yet again was there when I needed her!
Thank you Claire.

Danni In Derby

Lovely to see Danni enjoying her new large garden.

Hope she doesn't turn it into a golf course!!!

Comment from owner Linda on Facebook this morning

"Meet Dannii, -she's being soooooo good; 1st night home and full nights sleep xx"

"She's 8 months and absolutely gorgeous!!"

Bye Bye Puddle Duck

 Today we had to say goodbye to Danni. She is another Blanik that has gone to live to Derby. We are both heartbroken but had to put hers and Jezi's safety before our feelings. I can't eat and can't stop crying, so forgive me but I'm gonna leave this now. Maybe tomorrow I'll tell you more about it. All the best with your life Danni and please know we let you go because we loved you....

Anglesey Canine Society

Though she still didn't stand still for the judge I was chuffed that Ziva won her class, went Best Puppy In Breed and Puppy group 2 yesterday....

"Did I Do Ok Then?"

Oops!!!

Got into trouble for not taking photos of Danni in stance too ...

So we got the camera out again and I have updated yesterdays blog

Best we got!!!

P.S ... I really would appreciate your comments!

Jezi, Ziva and Danni in Stance

So what do you think?

Who do you prefer?

 Jezi

 Ziva

Danni