NCBCC Regional Specialty

Last week I flew cross-country to spend one day at a dog show in Maryland.  Probably a little bit crazy but four of Stanley's kids from two of his litters last summer were making their show debut!  And since I hadn't met them because the litters had been in Ohio and Michigan - AND cause it would be a great opportunity to catch up with a lot of dog friends and meet others I only knew online - I didn't hesitate when it was suggested that I make the trip.

The puppies all did fantastic!  6 months old and in their very first dog show and they behaved beautifully!  None of the nonsense their father put me through :-)  They all handled the huge loud crazy indoor show confidently and I was so pleased with how they are growing up.

This is Flynn, he's a Stanley-Zoe puppy.

 This is Flynn's brother Smudge.

This is Adele, she's a Stanley-Abby puppy.

And this is her littermate Paisley.

 Paisley was all worn out after her big show day!

 Smudge, Adele, Flynn, Paisley and their cousin Gillian - puppies are the best!

 I also had a blast with the people and am grateful to everyone for hosting me, from picking me up at the airport to letting me crash on a couch to rushing me to the airport early Saturday morning when my taxi didn't show up (and the cab company refused to send anyone!).

I hope I get to see more of Stan's kids at the National this fall!