Daphne did great on Saturday, taking Best of Breed and getting third in the Puppy Herding Group! On Sunday, she got Best of Breed and first in the Puppy Herding Group! My friend Kevin Brown took some great pictures that shows her in the ring looking her best.
Keep in mind this was a puppy competition for 4 to 6 month old puppies, so even though I’m really proud, this doesn’t count for points towards an AKC championship like what her mama See See is going for. It’s mostly for practice and to get them used to the idea of being at a show with all the new sights and sounds.
See See finally won on Sunday, but it was not a big enough win for her to get her championship. But hey, a win is a win! See See, along with her brother, Clyde, is entered next week at another even smaller show, with only a slim chance of getting that elusive big win. She is still recovering from having puppies and getting back in shape, and she’s also in heat.
By the way, this is a great hack for dealing with a dog in heat. Sometimes, there is quite a bit of blood, and it lasts for at least a couple of weeks. Rather than confining/crating a female dog that’s used to being in the house all the time, just put cardboard down to protect your floors and carpet. After her cycle is finished, you can throw away the cardboard, and you have saved yourself a lot of cleanup. I hold on to my boxes and break them down for this purpose.
Shepherd Sight 