"Journey" & "Disco"

Our newest hopefuls "Journey" a biblue boy, pictured at 12wks of age, and his tri sister "Disco".

Am/Cdn Ch Apple Acres Expedition ROM ROMC x Gralochs Blueberry Tart

This picture - on the day we took them on a run in the back woods @ Marylou's

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Shelamo She's Got Moxi

Introducing our bi-black girl, Moxi, all grown up. She's now 21/2 years old. Thanks to Penny for taking these great pics. It was an experience for both of us to photograph a black dog, the hardest colouring to get good pics of.

BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Lynphil Designer Guy x Gralochs Blueberry Tart

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Rick Mercer Report - March 20th, 2012

News just in .... Be sure to watch for the Purina National coverage in The Rick Mercer Report on CBC @ 8pm EST.

You can just click here and view his Facebook album to see some of his own pics.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150610326372196.394202.28103132195&type=3

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Purina National 2012

part of the grooming area for over 1,000 dogs entered

This past weekend Mike & I went to the 6th Annual Purina National CKC Charity Event held in Toronto, near the airport. Altho a very windy weekend, with sun snow showers now and again, sun & warmth finally on Sunday, it was a great get away. Purina put on an awesome event again this year and treated their ProClub members like royalty.

BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky HIC pictured on the wall of the Purina ProClub Booth. MBPIS BPISS Ch Shelamo Flash Forward was also showcased.

We had Shannon of Animates paint us another chair. This year we featured our 3 seniors Rocky, Casino & Opal.
Our own Canadian comedian, Rick Mercer was also there doing a taping for a show. Here he is having an intro conversation with the Co-Chairperson Richard Paquette. He also tried his hand at Rally - not sure if he passed :) - and handled a Standard Poodle in show ring format. He spent a lot of time walking through the grooming area talking with various breeders.

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Winter Dog Obedience Graduating Class

March 5th was Graduation Night for my 2 dog obedience classes at the Glen Cairn Community Centre in Kanata. Here are four of the dogs, doing their long sit/stays in the Level 2 class. Good job handlers!

Schnapps, Java, Zoey & Hudson

Looking forward to the spring sessions at both Glen Cairn & Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens. These are classes through the City of Ottawa (search dog obedience, Monday and/or Wednesday).

Hope to see some new faces with their newest fur friend additions!

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Move Over!

Our two pups from our Trixie litter are enjoying life at the Davidson's. After a hard play outside, some one's hogging the bed!

Move Over! Mr Journey.

Thanks Journey for moving out. But when you're this tired, any position will do :)

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6th - Purina National 2012 Charity Event - Mississauga/Toronto, Ont

our MBPIS BPISS Ch Shelamo Flash Forward
at one of her 1st shows as a Jr Puppy 2011
Photo by Steve Kupferman, Torontonist

On March 9-12, 2012, in Mississauga/Toronto at the International Centre there will be the Purina National CKC Charity Event. This has always been a well attended show, red carpet event.

There is Conformation, Rally & Obedience. Purina puts on many events for spectators and kids to enjoy with all kinds of take-away doggie items. There are also many vendors where you will find high end dog supplies that you're unlikely to find at a regular pet store. The breeders are very willing to answer any questions you might have.

You can find more info at these links

http://www.internationalcentre.com/events/purina-national-a-ckc-charity-event

schedule of breeding if you're interested in watching specific breeds ..

http://www.mjnshowservices.com/mjnplists/purinaschedule2012.pdf

More info & ticket purchasing go here

Here are a few pictures from last years event.

Hope some of my Toronto clients are able to come by and see us. Just as a note, only dogs entered in the show are allowed on the premises.

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