Fall in Cumberland, MD

Yoda & Leslie winning a group 3 under Arley Hussin in Cumberland, MD October 2012

We spent a few fall days in Cumberland, MD.  Leslie and I love these shows but for some reason Chris not so much!  You always can see the beauiftul fall colors down in the valley. Yes we got caught in some rain but for the most part the weather was better than it has been for years at these shows!

Henry was awarded two selects bringing him to needing 4 singles to achieve his bronze medallion.  Yes, he is taking his good ol' time about it.

Izzy won a select and two best of opposites sadly not enough dogs showed up for her to obtain any points.  She sure is driving all the younger guys crazy because she is in heat.  Me, I don't care so much because I'm older and much more mature!

Yoda won 1 select and 2 best of breeds along with a group 3 on sunday.  These wins should move him up in the rankings.

Overall it was a nice relaxing trip!  Just what I needed. 

Check back next week for results from Ohio with a few new dogs.  Hope you enjoyed Yoda's candid shot from this weekend after his group 3 under Arley Hussin.

*~*Justy*~*

Aliquippa, PA

Well, guys I thought I might just freeze to death this weekend!  It was cold, rainy, and windy.  I keep telling them we need to get to some inside shows.

On Saturday the weather wasn't too bad on Saturday after the rain cleared out.  Izzy won a 4pt GCH major by going select.  She has really been picking up some points lately. BeckhamOtis made his 3rd appearance in the conformation ring and won his class with Chris showing him.  They looked great!  Henry couldn't bring home any ribbons on Saturday.  Yoda won BOB at the Three Rivers Papillon Club Supported entry and then went on to win a group 4 in strong compeition.  Thank you Robert Hutton for these wins!

Then on Sunday came the cold cold cold weather with wind and then in the afternoon it started to rain.  Henry was select dog on Sunday for 1pt.  Izzy screwed herself up so no points on Sunday.  Chris showed Edge a GSD for Don and Kay Miller and they won the breed for another point!  Edge is really maturing nicely.  BeckhamOtis won his class again.  I was really impressed with how he showed...now if he would grow some more hair maybe he could go show some more!  Yoda did it again!  Winning the 2nd supported entry by Three Rivers Papillon Club and went on to a group 3 that day in the group!  Thank you Barabara Alderman and Kent Delaney for this wins! 

Only problem now is Yoda has a bigger head than usual and is trying to annoy me.  Chris insured me that this weekend we will get to hang out together because Leslie and Grandma Cheyenne are going to the beach with Yoda and Henry! 

I'm not ready for winter are you?!?!?!

Check out the candid shot Chris took of Yoda and Leslie this weekend.  The win photos look good too can't wait to get them!

Yoda and Leslie win both Three Rivers Supported Entries and a Group 3 & 4!!!!

*~*Justy*~*

September has come and gone!

Hi guys!

Sorry I haven't updated you more but we have been so busy that I haven't even had time to get to the computer.

We left off at Altoona, PA.  After that we went to Goodells, MI...yea we basically went to Canada!  It was a fun trip even though it was rainy for part of it. But we got to see alot of our golden friends!

Then it was a trip to Butler, PA. We haven't been at these shows for a few years but once the rain passed the show was great.  Yoda won a select and a awesome BOB!  Izzy picked up 6 GCH points and Marty had a blast getting back in the ring.  I keep telling him he needs to grow some hair!  The storms did come back on Saturday night and Chris & Leslie rushed and got us all back in the truck and packed everything away.  Good thing they did because the rain and wind came and the show tent got knocked down partially!

Last weekend Leslie, Yoda, and Izzy went to Millwood, VA.  They said the weather was great.  They each brought back a select worth 1pt.

I can't believe its already October!  Before we know it the year will be over! Here is to hoping October is exciting as the past few months have been.

*~*Justy*~*

Rainy Altoona, PA



We all headed up to Altoona, PA for the weekend.  The first day was miserably rain and even got cold in the afternoon.  I didn't appreciate it all but at least I stayed dry in Herc while Yoda, Henry, and Ronan got wet.  Chris & Leslie said it was a frog tog kind of day. ;-)

Thankfully the weather was much better on Sunday still somewhat wet and cool but the sun made it feel good.

Henry won BOB both days but sadly non of his compeition showed up.  But he brought home a messenger bag and towel for his mom and dad!  They seemed excited.

Yoda won two small BOB's but on Sunday brought home a group 4!  Thank you Paula Hartinger for this group placememnt on my brother.

Yoda and Leslie win a group 4 this weekend!



 Ronan was select dog on Saturday and didn't get a ribbon on Sunday.  He was wired for sound but sure had fun showing!  Leslie says its always a pleasure to work with Steve and Ronan.

Catch us next week in Michigan when we try to bring home more points on the dogs!

*~*Justy*~*

Labor Day at the Horsepark

Hi!

Well, I had to get the details about the new show sight for the Lexington, KY shows from Cheyenne and Leslie.  They left me and most of the gang home with Chris while he studied for his first test.   While it was nice to stay and rest I really missed being part of the action!

Yoda winning BOB at DEKC July 2012
Thank you Judge: Marcia Feld

They went for three days since it was labor day weekend.  They said the new facility was awesome!!! Still a few things to work out but it was really nice especially especially when it started to rain.

Henry and Yoda were showing this trip.  Leslie missed showing Yoda the first day because Henry's ring time ran too close.  It was ok though Henry shined in the spotlight picking up select for 1pt and a CH defeat.  The rest of the weekend didn't go so well for Henry but lots of nice dogs in compeition in Lexington.

Yoda showed well on Sunday but didn't bring home any ribbons.  He was select dog for 1pt on Monday.  He was happy though it was a early trip home and he got some new toys.  I can't believe how much they spoil him....ok i know we all are spoiled but he maybe a little too much.  Ok yes I'm somewhat jealous of my brother!

See you guys in Altoona, PA!

*~*Justy*~*

We finished August in the dust bowl!

Well, the August 2012 shows are done for us!  We finished up in a dust bowl (guess better than a mud bowl) in Chagrin Falls, OH.

We only went for the weekend and it was pretty hot!

First day Yoda and Henry brought home select ribbons.  Neither one recieved any points as their wasn't enough compeition.  That was okay though we enjoyed some ice cream and relaxed.

On Sunday Yoda showed so early he got all wet!  But he brought home another BOB win!  Giving him 9 out of 12 BOB's and a total of 63 breed points for the month!  He did great! 

Next week Leslie and Grandma Cheyenne will be off to the horsepark with the two boys and dad and I with the rest of the gang will be hanging at home.  Chris has his first test on Tuesday so we will be studying pharmacology during the Labor Day break. 

Hope the girls have fun but don't spend too much money! ;-)

*~*Justy*~*

Purple & Gold in Greensboro

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Well, now that I have rested some from the long 5 day trip Mom took us on to Greensboro, NC I will let you know what happend.

Henry showed 4 days taking Friday off to rest just a little.  He didn't have any luck until Chris showed him on Sunday (yea I think he prefers for him to show him) and won a 3pt GCH major Select!  Good Boy!  He is getting closer to that Bronze medallion.

Leslie showed this neat golden named Jack on Friday.  They didn't far to well but did give Leslie a good opportunity to give his owner a few hints of what will make him look better.  We wish them lots of luck in Raleigh in a couple weeks.

Yoda showed all five days.  The first day he was ready to go and showed AMAZING!  He went on to be awarded 1GCH and Select Dog.  The #1 Papillon All Breed System was there so he had tough compeition but I was happy that the judge came back and gave Yoda a hard look.   The rest of the way Yoda was taking home the Purple & Gold Ribbons like we knew he could!  At the end of the 5 day circuit he had 1 Select and 4 BOB's worth 12 GCH points and 34 breed points. 

After dropping to #17 in last months stats this should really help him.

GO YODA GO!!!

If you can't tell I'm pretty proud of my little brother even if he gets on my nerves sometimes. ;-)

*~*Justy*~*

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