Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Goofy monkey
It's a shame Stanley doesn't have fun in the show ring, isn't it? When did he get so TALL?
Monday Part Deux
Well, today's results certainly made reporting easy - just ditto to yesterday! Stanley was again Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed over the special.
Waiting to go in the ring
In for Herding Group
And then as a great finish for the day I got to teach Harmony, Kendra and BaNANa how to jump for agility - the grrrls did GREAT!!!
Waiting to go in the ring
In for Herding Group
And then as a great finish for the day I got to teach Harmony, Kendra and BaNANa how to jump for agility - the grrrls did GREAT!!!
Monday, August 4, 2008
A Very Good Day (enough photos for you, Lynn?)
First of all, I have to thank Yvonne for taking a bajillion amazing pictures, without which this blog wouldn't be very visual in reporting the news of our day!
The dogs were exhausted enough from the bounce to finally let me sleep a full night so we woke up refreshed and ready to tackle day 3 of the shows.
Stanley was in fine form and handled beautifully. He even carefully held his stack and managed to lean up and kiss the judge during his exam! In the end, Stanley was Winners Dog!
And then...
We went back into the ring (where I was really hoping Yvonne's gorgeous girl Kendra would take Best of Winners to finish her CH). Instead, Stanley went Best of Winners AND Best of Breed over a special (that is, a dog that is already a champion).
And then...
We went into the Herding Group ring, where I typically have no expectations. And made the cut to the final 5 dogs! Stan did not place in Group but to be pulled to the last 5 with only 4 placements to be given was quite an honor. We DID remember to get a photo taken with the judge and will see how they looked when we talk to the photographer tommorrow.
In the afternoon we went to Gary's hometown of Port Alberni on the west coast of the island. Talk about just amazing scenery the whole way!
Getting ready to go into the ring
No fault to be found with this weather and scenery - look at those snowy mountains!
Sweet Stanley face
Free stacking outside the ring
Smooching the judge mid-exam
Stan and Kendra go around the ring
In for herding group judging
The beardies5 posing in Port Alberni
Totem doggies
The dogs were exhausted enough from the bounce to finally let me sleep a full night so we woke up refreshed and ready to tackle day 3 of the shows.
Stanley was in fine form and handled beautifully. He even carefully held his stack and managed to lean up and kiss the judge during his exam! In the end, Stanley was Winners Dog!
And then...
We went back into the ring (where I was really hoping Yvonne's gorgeous girl Kendra would take Best of Winners to finish her CH). Instead, Stanley went Best of Winners AND Best of Breed over a special (that is, a dog that is already a champion).
And then...
We went into the Herding Group ring, where I typically have no expectations. And made the cut to the final 5 dogs! Stan did not place in Group but to be pulled to the last 5 with only 4 placements to be given was quite an honor. We DID remember to get a photo taken with the judge and will see how they looked when we talk to the photographer tommorrow.
In the afternoon we went to Gary's hometown of Port Alberni on the west coast of the island. Talk about just amazing scenery the whole way!
Getting ready to go into the ring
No fault to be found with this weather and scenery - look at those snowy mountains!
Sweet Stanley face
Free stacking outside the ring
Smooching the judge mid-exam
Stan and Kendra go around the ring
In for herding group judging
The beardies5 posing in Port Alberni
Totem doggies
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Beardie Bounce
We're what? Having a beardie bounce today?
Harmony enjoyed the company
Duffy and Gabby were tired puppies after a morning of showing and an afternoon at the beach
It was a delightful night and all the dogs had a great time, even the "show" dogs that spent most of it locked up in the house together. I've been completely spoiled by wonderful cooking on this trip and Yvonne is going to be personally responsible for me going home 20 pounds heavier than I started.And yes, Jeff and friends finished the century ride today. He described it as "brutal." Here they are at the top of the climb of Mt Shasta, with just a few downhill miles to go!
Another day, another show
Today Stanley was Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex for his first Canadian points and a major. Not too shabby for the shaggy boy.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
5 beardies in a stay - it's harder than you'd think
Kendra, Harmony, Max, Nan, and Stanley
Chauncey kids Max (6yo) and Kendra (2.5 yo)
Harmony is looking especially happy.
BaNANa (with brother Stan) is looking a LOT like her mother.
Winning is exhausting.
Working out the kinks
Day 1 of the shows is over. Stan showed beautifully (and took Reserve) and I couldn't be more proud. His sister Nan took Best of Breed!
Not many pictures right now...yesterday the adult dogs enjoyed a day of peace and quiet while the youngsters were at the groomer. Harmony was quite pleased with this.
The rain has stopped and we saw a flash of sunlight yesterday in Campbell River. This morning turned out to be a beautiful day at the show (and if I hadn't spent the afternoon napping I'd say the same thing about the rest of the day). If we can just get Stan to sleep through the night here without any middle-of-the-night potty or water breaks, I might feel human again! Was supposed to do a 30 minute fartlek run today but we had an very early start to the show and I was too tired afterwards. I am hoping to wake up early tomorrow and squeeze in a 6-miler before we have to leave.
Not many pictures right now...yesterday the adult dogs enjoyed a day of peace and quiet while the youngsters were at the groomer. Harmony was quite pleased with this.
The rain has stopped and we saw a flash of sunlight yesterday in Campbell River. This morning turned out to be a beautiful day at the show (and if I hadn't spent the afternoon napping I'd say the same thing about the rest of the day). If we can just get Stan to sleep through the night here without any middle-of-the-night potty or water breaks, I might feel human again! Was supposed to do a 30 minute fartlek run today but we had an very early start to the show and I was too tired afterwards. I am hoping to wake up early tomorrow and squeeze in a 6-miler before we have to leave.
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