Owners go away for some sunshine & rest during the March break, their dogs come to us for some major play time and to get freshened up, or a makeover in some cases.
Here's Hudson before
and after
Doesn't he look proud here?!March break is almost over, time to think about getting your dog registered & out to some obedience classes, especially if you have a puppy. It really is an enjoyable, one on one time with you and your dog. They learn it's their special night out, they are going to see their pack of friends and learn something that pleases you.
These are my winter Level 2/3 students on their final night @ the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center in the City of Ottawa.
the Richardson's chair of their 1st agility star Harmony
This is the end product. Love it! Now to have one done with her great great grandfather Rocky. Shannon can be found on Facebook - Shannon Darch Animates.
Mike and I had a great time away this past weekend at The Purina National, a CKC Charity Event which was held again this year at the International Centre in Toronto. Here is a sampling of pictures I took.
This is the grooming area which over 850 dogs, excluding the obedience & rally ones spent their days. The rings are located at the far end, you can just see the yellow bleachers in the background. The obedience & rally area was in a separate room which I'm sure they all enjoyed much more than last year's set-up.
Purina used the far end for their Park and the Breeders Village. On Sat & Sun there were line-ups at most of the areas. Each of their foods were featured with events in each area. There was face painting, spinning a wheel for prizes, doggie video games with an exercise game area for kids, computers for spectators to explore PawsWay, and an Ask The Expert area.
Experts Corner
Paws Way entrance - looking at the grooming area, and onto the show rings; vendors were down the sides
We took our 7 month old Breeze, and altho she didn't come away with points this weekend, she stole the hearts of many. She enjoyed meeting all the new people, kids, no problem with loud speakers, finding her small favourite potty spots that weren't asphalt (gotta be a real dog person to understand this one!), and enjoying her hotel stay. She is SO like her great grandfather Rocky and how he handled his show travels, it's uncanny.
The front of the Purina Breeder's Hospitality Suite. The key player was LauraLee (standing). The job she did, well I hope she takes a few days rest as she will need it. They were dressed up for the Saturday evening group and Best In Show judging.
Every day (as a ProPlan Club Member) we checked in, received all kinds of goodies and were treated to breakfast and lunch. And let me tell you, considering what we didn't get at our hotel this was so much appreciated. The ladies that did the catering and keeping us satisfied are to be applauded.
Pictures of various member's wins we supply are posted on the walls. Behind the main entrance is the Honour Roll where RBIS Ch Shelamo Sugar Shack & BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky are both featured (above the boxes of Alpo & T-Bones, the two bottom ones on the left). On another wall BPIS Ch Shelamo Changing Winds is there.
A view of one side of the rings & spectators for the Saturday night event
Judy came up again this yr from Guelph, joining us both Saturday & Sunday.
Breeze enjoying her chew time in the hotel.
OOPPPS ... distraction!!! Dinner arrived! Ooooo ... this is still piping hot!
Look what she made! A stuffed chicken with the extras.
Now look what we find done in our bedroom! A freshly made bed with ironed sheets none the less and this lovely swan decor. Chocolate 'carrot's too .... wondering how much time it took them to do all that!?
Even in the bathroom! I'm wondering if this one is pinning for its mate?Last Friday on the Canadian Sheltie Breeders website, we put up 3 ads in the Sheltie Strut area of our recent winning dogs. Check the site out if you have a chance.
Shelamo Flash Forward - "Breeze"
Ch Shelamo Jumping Jelly Bean - "Jelly Bean"It was a long, tiring weekend, but our 2 young dogs held themselves together and showed well.
Four of us brave soles - Mary-lou Davidson, Penny Woodruff and her son Tyler, headed down to the Scarborough KC Dog Show in Orangeville, Ontario. There were also 2 Specialties held this weekend. We hit rain as we got closer to our destination, and then it turned to snow on the Saturday. Luckily the sun came out late Sunday morning, which made the roads home decent for driving. We had 2 very long days, a great Saturday dinner with friends, and time to chit-chat with breeders we see just down that way.
Our co-owned (with the Silcox's) 11 month old boy Ch Shelamo Jumping Jelly Bean
Our 7 month old girl Shelamo Flash Forward showed she could keep up with the older gals
She also won Best In Sweeps under breeder judge Cindy BaysThe lovely picture of our Breeze winning her 1st points at her 1st show (Best of Winners/Best Puppy In Group) arrived yesterday. Thanks again to breeder judge Judith Bryne for this awesome win.
"Breeze"
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