It was a small class because the Fishersville shows are this weekend, and people are bathing, grooming, and loading up. I’ve got See See, Liz has Clyde, and Ashley has her dog. Thank you Michael for shooting the video!
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The T pattern in conformation at Virginia Kennel Club class
The T pattern is rarely seen anymore in the AKC ring. But, ya gotta be prepared for anything the judge throws at ya. Thank you Bob, for “judging” this nearly all GSD class, even though you are a sporting dog judge. Thank you Michael, for shooting the video.
GSDs enjoying the futon
Johnny, Jane, Winston, and Nellie all like to chill out on the futon. It’s been so hot, they like to lay around in the air conditioning. They take turns on the futon.
Grandma’s China cabinet, Dad’s duck, Mom’s dishes, and playful puppies
My grandmother lived near Birch River, WV, and a man from the area built the cabinet from local cherry wood for her. My father killed the duck when he was a boy in Putnam County, WV. He never killed anything again. It was preserved by his taxidermist uncle. My mom collected vintage Fiestaware. Some ofContinue reading “Grandma’s China cabinet, Dad’s duck, Mom’s dishes, and playful puppies”
A blast from the past, and future plans.
I’m getting a water neutralizer (my water is too acidic and it’s eating up my pipes) so I had to clean out a storage area in my house. I ran across these pics and decided to share. Wally was my “heart” dog. The smartest thing I ever did was have his semen collected at OhioContinue reading “A blast from the past, and future plans.”
Clyde in dog class
Virginia Kennel Club had weekly dog class this evening. Clyde was a good boy.
Winston wins Beginner Novice AKC obedience title!
I’m so proud of Winston. He did exceptionally well today and got his third leg which completes the qualifications for the BeginnerNovice title in AKC obedience. He scored 197.5 out of 200. This was the highest score of dogs entered in both Beginner Novice A and B competition. I was very nervous about today becauseContinue reading “Winston wins Beginner Novice AKC obedience title!”
Winston qualifies again!
Winston got a score of 194 today! He qualified for his second leg towards the Beginners Novice title. This was the highest score of all Beginner Novice participants today. He got a few points off for lagging during heeling, and I gave him an extra command on the recall, so points off for that too.Continue reading “Winston qualifies again!”
Winston wins again!
For the first time in over 45 years I had a dog in The Obedience ring. Winston was entered in beginning novice at the greater Washington Bouvier Club in Glen Allen today. On his first time out he got his first “leg”, or qualifying score, towards his Beginning Novice title (3 legs earn the BNContinue reading “Winston wins again!”
Bea, formally Jean, from Jane’s second litter
Every now and then I get an update from one of “my” babies. Bea is two years old, and plays with her housemate, Clara, an Australian Shepherd. They play nicely with toys, like Winston, Clyde, and See See.
Shepherd Sight 