Is It Already 8 Months?

Happy 8th months, Puppies! Please do enjoy the beginning of Summer which is coming in just a few days!

I know some of you have big plans - one of you is taking a plane trip to Minnesota so one side of the family can ooo and ahhh over you! Never mind your parents - you are the one they are waiting to see!! Another will be saying "Goodbye" to Mom for a time while she goes and starts a new chapter in her educational life. Don't worry - you'll be joining her soon enough but not until you have a stay at G&G's house! I know another one of you has plans to travel to the beach - you're going to have so much fun racing down the sand and playing in the waves! And yet, another one will be starting his hunting career while two others will be beginning their show careers! There is so much fun coming to all of you! :)

I have received some new pictures of Crawford and will post them here soon along with Patriot and Paloma's Fun Match pictures - well, those will be of Patriot mostly since he did better than Paloma.

Anyway, I hope you are enjoying this day. I love you all . . . .

Jasper in June

Handsome boy


"Are you talking to me?"


"It's so boring waiting for the birds to return."


Nothing like stealing Mom's shopping bag to help pass the boredom!


Jasper and Mom


Jasper and Dad

I am so encouraged by the reports I am receiving from our puppies' families. Each of the pups are excelling in the areas their owners are working with them in and representing the breed in a manner that would make any breeder proud. Thank you Catch A Fire families!
Audrey

Out and About - The Adventures of Ziggy

And, charming them all.

At the end of May, Ziggy got to go to a Fast Pitch Tournament. His owners thought it would be a good opportunity to get him around new sights and sounds. His first day was filled with new people and dogs, new places to smell, and things to see plus it was H.O.T.! Patience is not one of Ziggy's greater qualities (signs of an intelligent breed) and he had a little trouble the first day. But, by the end of the weekend he had sorted it all out and impressed his family. He had a great time meeting new people and took every opportunity to give tiny licks to the little people. He was such a good sport and handled everything like a pro, even when the stands erupted with cheer!


Here is Ziggy and The Black Diamonds.

At the beginning of June, Ziggy's neighborhood celebrates with a Country Fair. His Dad was in charge of policing for the event and once again Ziggy was presented with an opportunity to learn about new sights and sounds (sirens). Over 500 people attended this event including children, police and firemen. He was a huge hit particularly with the children.




Ziggy and his Dad