Whizbee's first dog show

I need to work more with stacking him

We were off to Lakeland for the chihuahua specialty.  It was lovely and warm.  Of course, in the hanger we were baking hot.  Travel was okay, but rather long.  I would have enjoyed sleeping over and skip all the driving.

He actually let the judge look in his mouth!!!!

Whizbee was looking adorable and got lots of compliments.  Twinkie also.  I got some help taping Twinkie's ears so they stand up.  They like to flop a bit.  Some other breeders told me Twinkie has a lovely head.

I do not like my ears taped!

First we entered in the puppy sweepstakes.  Whizbee one first in his group, 6-9 months.  Then we went against the winners of the other groups.  A very nice puppy won.

I stand okay for the judge.  Will continue to work on this.

Secondly, we entered the normal show.  We were again entered in the 6-9 month group and won first place in that category.  We went against all the other group winners and the same dog won.

This is the dog that won! He stands so nicely but he is older and his owner is a pro at handling!

Preparing for show

The last couple of weeks we have been going to the ring to practice all the skills necessary for showing.  I have taken my daughter and the little doggies.  Mattie and I take turns in the ring with Whizbee and Twinkie gets cuddled by lots of folks.  I decided it would be good for her to get used to the smells and noises as well.

Whizbee, of course, does not want to do what it takes... He will go around the ring but won't free stack nicely unless there is a treat at the end of his nose.

He acts worse with Mattie then with me, but Mattie did ok going around the ring.

When I stacked him on the table it was pretty bad unless I had the treat under his nose.  Then he did much better.  He doesn't like to be touched under his chin.  We will have to practice the best we can before the upcoming show in Lakeland.  I will have fun showing him off.  Mattie will do junior handler and gain more experience.

Professional Photography by http://kellyrichardsonphotography.com

Kelly Richardson has taken more beautiful photos of our babies!  Whizbee and Twinkie are visiting with Kelly and she is taking lots and lots of photos.  This is a small sample of her work.  They look so cute!!!  They will stay a little bit longer so Kelly can get some Easter, St. Patty day and spring photos.

Kelly told me today that they are so well behaved.  No whining or barking.  Zeke, her white dog, loves them and even slept the night in the kitchen to be near them.  He normally sleeps in a human bed!!  That says a lot when he was willing to give up his comfort to be near them.

Whizbee will be in the show ring very soon.  He is nearly 6 months old and will be entered in the puppy sweepstakes and the puppy class!!!  We are going to have fun, but hope he wins something too.

Here is Kelly's web address if you would like her to take photos of your pets.  She also photographs humans!!!

Preparing for show

Last night Mattie and I went to the fairgrounds to practice showing Whizbee.  He did very well.  Much better then expected.  He walked well and stacked pretty well.  We need to work on him showing his teeth!!! He doesn't like that much.

Mattie also got a feel for what it is like showing a dog.  The instructor gave her lots of pointers.  I was quite the proud mum of my 4 legged and 2 legged children!!

Twinkie also came for the atmosphere and to be held by folks.  She was quite the hit !!  She did quite well with all the new smells and noises.

Twinkie nearly 3 months old

Whizbee nearly 6 months.  Back feet are off. Head too a little

Here are some pix of stacking I took of them today with help from my dear friend Ana. 

I love my duck

Fizzing Whizbee just adores his duck.  Passed down from chi to chi it is absolutely disgusting.  The beak is hanging by a thread, it smells and it is so dirty.  So it is his favourite toy.  Just the other day I snapped some pix of him with his duck.  He hides it places and then returns to play with it.  He takes it in the garden and hides it.  He is the only one who can go in and out of the cat door which is very convenient when trying to keep other chis away from your beloved toy.

I lick my duck. It tastes good!!!

I stand guard over my duck

Even when playing I hold my duck tightly so no one gets it.

I just love my duck

I hide my duck in the dog bed

Paprika comes to visit.

Today Paprika paid us a visit.  She was Chica and Pepsi's pup born June 1st.  She looks a lot like Pepsi but is darker in her colouration.  She is 7 months old and full of energy.  Lucky for us she lives just around the corner so we get to see her often.  This is the first time I took photos of her.  She is very fast and runs around a lot.  It is hard to get a good photo.

I need to scratch!

Paprika and Twinkie

Twinkie

We have a new little girl here at our homestead.  She is 2 months old and very cute.  Her sire is a long coat blue and her dam in a short coat cream.  She is having a ball with Whizbee.  She is adjusting well.  Chica is even being nice to her!!! We got her from Chanawana Chihuahuas based here in Orlando.  Jackie has some very nice dogs.  We are hoping to show her when she gets older.