CSSA National 2012

We had the pleasure of attending our CSSA National 2012 in Ancaster, Ontario this past week and we were very pleased with the placement of our dogs.

The first to be shown was our Shelamo A Moment of Tyme in the Junior Puppy Class.  This was her 1st show at just over 6 mths of age and was awarded 2nd place in a competitive class.  This was a special win, a special moment, as I'm sure her dam Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends whom we had to say good-bye to in January was looking down.

We had so many ring side comments on this girl, I thank you.

Then it was our Shelamo She's Got Moxi's turn in the Open Black class where Kim Wendling stepped in for me. Here are some candid photos I was able to take.

"Moxi" in the line up - Hi there judge, what ya got?!

Coming at ya ...

is that chicken for me?!  I'm baiting Kim!

"Moxi" wins her class!

 And not least in Specials our Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind made the 1st cut in the bitches.  She's also a Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends daughter.

At the very end of the National, there are various Parades, one being the Veterans which I do believe there needs to be tissue boxes put out around the ring.  I had the honour of show casing Ch Shelamo's Sure Fire CGN, CD, RE for owner Judy Flanigan.  "Amber's" brother BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector was also to be exhibited, however we didn't have enough room to bring him with us.  Thanks to Evelyn Susin for taking this lovely shot of the two of us.  Judy you should be so proud of the accomplishments you put on the end of her name especially her #22 sheltie 2011 Rally ranking with her at 11.5 yrs of age.

There was one other sheltie there - it did forget to read our standard tho:).  Linda James & her husband of Ravenscourt sheltie did an awesome job of this sheltie topiary that was front and center at the show.  It went up for auction which raised a lot of money for the National, I'm just not sure what size of crate it needed to get home!  Just might have to invite Linda & her husband here for a week to make one for us:)

Great week, enjoyed seeing some very lovely dogs, (believe I found a great mate for "Moxi") friends in shelties that come from afar that we only see every few years, and a congrats to the host club for putting on a well run event.

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"Moxi's" Winners Bitch Photo

Shelamo She's Got Moxi - 3 pt win photo from the Petawawa show under US judge Dr R. Smith.

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Black to Go Please!

Fun and enjoyable weekend at the Petawawa Dog Show. It was a Timmies weekend you might say, and thank-you to those that did the constant runs.

We took out our Bi-Black girl Shelamo She's Got Moxi. She is now getting the hang of showing! Proud to say she came away with a RWB one day and yesterday Winners Bitch, under a judge I respect - Dr Robert Smith from Va, USA. We've shown 2 dogs to him 2 other times - one was when he gave our BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector a reserve at one of his 1st US shows handled by Dr Sherry Lee in 2002,

"Rocky" at just 21/2 yrs of age - was already a BPIS Cdn Ch
he finished in just 13 shows in the competitive Eastern US circuit

and the other was in 2009 with our MBPIB Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind taking a 4pt win against 10 other females

"Moxi" - taking a break outside as we wait for judge's pictures

a moment of 'what's that?'

this one I just love!
the sun shows off her black coat - and how square this girl plants her feet

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

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Ruffeith's CC Revivial - "Revil" @ 12 wks

Penny dropped over yesterday afternoon to capture pictures of "Revil" at 12 wks of age. We prayed the skies would not rain on us.

This little munchkin went with us for Easter dinner (my sister asked us to bring that "Rocky like puppy" we had) and he got to play with her boy. In doing so, they ran thru her dry/dirty gardens. Needless to say his legs were a bit dirty, but with a quick cleaning and fluffing, here he is.

He just started his leash & 'show show' training yesterday too. He's already got pretty good focus I'd say.

He's co-owned with Penny of Ruffleith.

This is "Revil" @ 10 wks - caught doing his hip-pity hop - which he LOVES to do!

Given "Revil's" pedigree, and his personality, this is what I'm seeing in this guy, even tho we're talking close to 12 years of working within various lines.

Our "Rocky" ~ BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector @ just over 10 months of age in 2000.

PS .. she tells me she has a few more good ones!

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Easter Weekend Play Time

The two pups went on a 'bunny hop' run yesterday.

Revil trying to make his legs go faster to keep up with Disco
Ruffleith's CC Revival that we co-own with Penny Woodruff

Disco - Shelamo Discovery - Weeeee!!!! Coming at ya mom!

You called mom?

like this one of Revil with the sun showing through his guard hairs
Maybe she won't see me here?

Revil still on the chase

Disco - hippy hop - off we go!

OK, Disco? where'd ya go???

Happy Easter Everyone!

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A New Boy At Shelamo

Mucho thanks to Ruffleith shelties - Penny Woodruff - we will be co-owing this sweetie! He's just a doll. Very outgoing, always at my feet, gotta do what I'm doing, even if it's pick-up potty time :) He's reminding me so much of what our "Rocky" was as a puppy.

here he's doing a chase in the fields after our tri girl Disco (out of our Gralochs Blueberry Tart)
(pic taken with my iPhone)

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Pups Growing Up

On March 31st with friends Marylou & Janet we packed up several dogs and headed to the Ottawa Kennel Club's 2nd Sanction Match of the year.

It was a fun day, show/ring training Journey & Cocoa. Cocoa's sister Mocha went along for more experience being around all different breeds. Shelamo She's Got Moxi honed her skills, taking a Group 1st again, with Cocoa taking Best Puppy In Group.

just over 3 months of age Shelamo Man On A Journey shows he's going to have fun with this!
shown by Marylou

I'm showing mom! Glad you're smiling!

Shelamo Moment Of Tyme - " Cocoa"

Shelamo She's Got Moxi in the BIMatch ring

Thanks to friends Steve and Jan for being there and helping to hold dogs & to the ones that used my camera to grab these photos.

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"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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