Avery and Connor puppies

Julie sent this photo of Avery’s puppies, born October 23.

See the pedigree.

Happy first birthday!

 Today, the Cayenne/Seth puppies are one year old. Hey, Ginny what were you doing last Thanksgiving? 🙂 Willis lives with Rose in New York. Ethan and Chloe remain with Ginny. Tango is with me. Ruby is with Ginny’s friend Christi; both are learning about the show ring. And Peanut – aka Goliath – is with another of Ginny’s friends.

This is a photo of Ethan, Chloe and Goliath…

And Willis with his ball…

Here’s Ruby the day she went to her new home…

And my Tango…

The Zeke and Sadie Show!

Friday afternoon I met Katy and Ken in a dog park on the north end of Colorado Springs for the Sadie Passoff. I picked her up the previous week when Julie and I met in Lincoln. Here’s some photos, along with Katy’s update:

Hi Ladies!

I think we have a match!

We made home safe and sound around 9PM last night.  Sadie spent her time traveling quietly in her crate, chewing on the meaty rib bone I brought for her.  We made two stops and she did her job both times, then ate her supper.

It’s been non-stop play for them both, without a cross word between them.  Zeke’s tongue is hangin’ out; you’d think they’d take a break!  He is very respectful and seems almost in awe.

She is a very confident little lady and I foresee no problems at all.  She eagerly “goes outside” to do her jobs, so all I have to do is keep on task to have her housetrained in short order.  Goats, parrots and chickens are now a part of her life with curiosity all around. She shows no fear nor animosity, true to Apso form. 

She ate well this morning. Got her first taste of fresh goat milk, ate a few bites of smashed chicken neck, some Primal meatloaf and some of her kibble.  They even ate from each other’s bowls at the same time.

 Zeke is trying to teach her to use the doggie door; she’ll have it before the day’s out.

Here’s some photos in the blackberry patch and the garden.

Thank you so much, Debby, for bringing her to the Springs for us.  We enjoyed our time with you, brief again.

Julie, she’s a sweet, confident little champ and she’s going to do just fine.  Zeke is truly smitten.

And Kathy, thanks for your prayers for a friendship and harmony. Our prayers are answered!

Blessings and Joy to each of you!

Katy, Ken, Zeke and Sadie

Weekend Update

Tammy just called from Pueblo, where she’s been exhibiting dogs, including Zena, this weekend. Yesterday Zena was awarded Winners Bitch for her first championship point. Today Zena won Best of Breed, Best of Winners and Winners Bitch for 2 more points! Yippee!!

To become an AKC Champion, a dog must win a total of 15 points, including 2 majors. Points are determined by the number of Lhasa Apsos entered, the state in which the show occurs and can range from 0 points to 5 points. A major is any 3, 4 or 5 point win. The two required majors must be earned under two different judges.

Shortly after, Tammy’s call, Ginny called, happy to report both Ethan and Chloe were awarded Reserve Winners both days! Christi reported Ruby made progress both days and that she had a good time this weekend.

Way to go ladies (and Ethan)!

Zena’s sire is Alma’s Roadie. Her siblings include Zeke, Ken and Katy’s Apso. Zena, Ruby, Chole and Ethan are first cousins, their dams – Cayenne and Hattie – being littersisters.

Josie

Julie sent a note wondering where, on the website, she could see Josie doing agility. I realized I hadn’t yet integrated Josie individual page into the website! Sometimes, ‘working behind the scene’, I lose track of what the rest of you can see. I’ve just done the integration work. You can now reach her page with the above link. You can reach her Postcard by clicking on the image above, which will take you to the Gallery of Rising Stars.

A reminder on how the Galleries navigate… At the top of each main page is the same navigation bar and, of course, the Galleries link takes you to the main Gallery. From there, you can chose which Gallery you wish to enter. Within each Gallery is a Postcard containing two links. Click on the dog’s name to see the pedigree, which also contains an art photo. Click on the dog’s face to see that dog’s composite page.

My intention is to eventually hang a Postcard in the appropriate Gallery for every dog. As my Photoshop skills continue to develop, time efficiency improves, which really helps me bring to fruition design plans. The blog has also helped with time management, providing the ability to stay in contact with all of you. The icing on the cake is some of you are getting to know one another. Thanks everyone!