Saturday, July 19, 2014

VCA Nationals in San Jose CA April 2014


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This is Sparrow in the ring with her handler, Jenna Iacobellis.  These photos were taken by Karen Lake. The lighting was not good and she did these on the spur of the moment. 















These photos are of Jenna and Sparrow with her 3rd place ribbon in Open Bitches. These photos were taken by Sunshine Photography.















Middle of July in Arizona

We have been in Arizona, staying with our daughter and her family, since the beginning of February when we sold our home in Oregon. The girls are enjoying living with the boys and the six of them get along really well, most of the time. Battle is still a chow hound and Sparrow is not a fan of his always trying to eat her food.  Paloma still rides herd on the younger ones - a mother's job is never done!!

Paloma

 
Marley

 
Hannah and Paloma

 
Hannah and Declan

Marc and I spent our birthday weekend in Bend, Oregon. I was able to fulfill my club obligation while I was in town by attending TEVCO's first summer specialty which was held at the fairgrounds in Redmond. These are photos of the ribbons and prizes. The specialty committee did an outstanding job! Here's to more entries next year and alot more fun!











I was able to see Lillie while I was at the dog show.  She has grown into a very nice girl with a great temperament. Jim takes her everywhere he goes, even to work.  She does spend a day or two during the week playing with other dogs.  I was a great treat for me to see her. 



Lillie with her Daddy, Mojo, at the dog show.  Mojo earned his first BISS at the specialty. I am so happy I was there to see it. Greg and Dennise have worked so hard for this win. 


The other day, Declan was experiencing a Ritz cracker for the first time.  Marley was right there next to him. She loves her kids and is always hoping for a morsel. Who am I kidding?? She is hoping to steal it away from the baby.  She was unsuccessful this day!!





Hannah

It has been really hot here in Arizona. The girls spend most of the time in the house during the day.  At night, when it is cooler, is when they can play outside. 

All the girls are doing well.  I had Hannah to a new vet last week. Everything looks good and her bloodwork and UA were normal.  Marley is due for her rabies so I will most likely be taking her in to the same vet soon. Sparrow is taking time off from the ring until we get to California.  Her last shows were in CA at the Vizsla Club of America's Specialty at the end of April.  Paloma is as sweet as ever and is still the boss of the pups!

This is what the house looked like last week.  Hopefully it will be done by the end of August!!