tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29667568160903215642024-03-06T01:08:31.750-08:00Loteki NewsTHE COMINGS AND GOINGS OF WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE AT LOTEKIUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-10098091458334522122014-04-11T04:47:00.001-07:002014-04-11T04:50:32.421-07:00In like a Lion, out like a lamb...April has no fooling around start!<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's been a busy year so far, lots and lots of cold and snow, but thankfully I think it is behind us.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first weekend of March, I drove to Purina Farms to meet up with some friends and attend dog shows. Weather was lovely going down, but not so much coming home. The last 90 minutes took about 2.5 hours and the snow was blinding. It was so good to get home! The Sunday dog show had been cancelled due to the weather prediction of lots of ice and snow coming in, so I feel lucky to have made it home in one piece</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I left Gibbs, <b>Loteki Good For The Team</b>, with Ellen Perry. Their first show out he was WD for 2 points, then a major three shows later. He picked up yet his 2nd major and then BOB over 5 specials for yet another major, at 14 points in just three long weekends!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The end of March I drove to Claremore, OK to the Tulsa Papillon Club's two specialties and two all breed shows. Drove through some spring weather, wind and hail, and of course, in a construction zone, so could not pull off, but the dogs and I made it to Claremore, enjoyed some lovely weather. My 7 and 8 month old puppies travelled well, showed their little hearts out, and made me very proud. The Tulsa club put on a lovely show. There luncheon spread was quite impressive! The show site was spacious and well lighted, although the grooming area is on dirt, it was well packed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We brought home a 4 point major on the prince & princess under Mr. Edd Bivin. Dyson, a.k.a. <b>Loteki It's Superstition, </b>was in the Bred-By Exhibitor class and sister, Electra, a.k.a. <b>Loteki Being Good,</b> in the 6-9 class. Electra was definitely the smallest Papillon in competition. Dyson was one of the smallest males. So proud of my kids.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On the long drive home, Helen Schultz (WI) send a message that Scout, a.k.a. <b>Loteki Take The Nature Trail</b> had finished his championship by going BOB over two specials. I called Helen and talked a bit - it was wonderful to have this news on the long drive.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The following Friday, April 4th, I received a message from Ellen that Gibbs had won his final point! Gibbs is the 6th champion for his dam.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On Saturday, Gibb's daughter, Mari, was WB for 2 point to complete her title, now <b>Loteki Fair Winds</b>. She is her dam, <b>CH Loteki The Wind In My Hair</b>'s 8th champion and the 1st for her sire. </span><b style="color: #351c75; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Loteki Natural Talent</b><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> was WD/BOW for 3 points from the puppy class at just 7 months. Harrison is also sired by Gibbs, so it was a great weekend for Gibbs and his kids.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Saturday show in DeKalb found Scout winning his first major towards his Grand championship by winning Select Dog. Mari was BOS for a major towards her grand, so it was a great weekend with wins, fabulous weather and good company, as I stayed at my friend, Patti Perkins, who is always an incredible hostess! The drive home went well and we started the week back at work! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The 5th issue of Papillon Revue was mailed on April 1st! It has been an incredible adventure and I enjoy the time I spent getting the articles and trying to put together something people want to read. I cannot believe how quickly this past year has flown! Working hard on issue #6, which will be available at the National!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-70242034152634145272014-01-06T17:50:00.001-08:002014-01-06T17:50:41.653-08:00Happy 2014 <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2">Happy 2014! I hope everyone is warm and healthy. We had a quiet couple days at home. Thursday, I left work early to load the van and head north to the first dog shows of the year here in the Midwest. I pulled out of the garage at 4:00 p.m. with the temps at 9 degrees, as the sun went down and I headed north I watched the temps drop steadily on the van’s thermometer. Nervously watching it bounce between -9 and -14, I arrived safely at my friend, Gretchen </span><span class="s2">Hofheins-Wackerfuss’s</span><span class="s2"> home about 8:45 p.m., unloaded and settled in for the evening to bath dogs for the show in the morning.</span></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2">Up at 5:30 a.m. and temps hovering around -5, off to the show in downtown St Paul. Papillons were on first thing at 8:00 a.m., UGH…but we were there with plenty of time to set up, and primp our exhibits. I was thrilled to have Reid win the Bred-By class and on to Winners Dog for a point. Two points in bitches with Mari going 2</span><span class="s3" style="vertical-align: super; ">nd</span><span class="s2"> in Bred-By and </span><span class="s2">reserve. On to Best of Breed competition,</span><span class="s2"> Reid was selected Best of Breed and Best of Winners over 5 specials, the Winners bitch was Best of Opposite Sex over 2 bitch specials to make it 3 points, with 3 males for an additional point for Reid! What a way to start the year! </span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2"><br></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2">Gretchen and my 8 month old Min Pin brothers had fun at their 2</span><span class="s3" style="vertical-align: super; ">nd</span><span class="s2"> show. The black and rust Jay was won the BBE class and was reserve to the well-trained and behaved Open dog. </span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2">As it was a toy specialty, the groups were early in the afternoon. </span><span class="s2">We spent the entire day at the show, leaving after sunset to head home.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2"><br></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2">Saturday morning dawned with a high of 15, balmy! At 5:30 a.m., pack all the dogs up and head back to downtown St Paul. Min Pins were in at 8:30 after a few, as luck would have it our puppy dog, </span><span class="s2">Levon</span><span class="s2">, was Winners Dog for a major at his </span><span class="s2">3rd</span><span class="s2">show, brother, Jay was </span><span class="s2">won the Bred-By class and was Reserve again</span><span class="s2">! </span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2"><br></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2">Papillons were in at 9:45, with a repeat of Reid winning the BBE </span><span class="s2">class,</span><span class="s2"> he went on to be awarded Winners Dog to finish! </span><span class="s2">Mari had been given some training with a different lead, which seemed to help to keep her a little more in control. She is so happy and tries so hard, she often kills herself in the ring! LOL! Mari (</span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; ">Loteki</span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; "> Fair Winds</span><span class="s2">) won the Bred-By class! She, then, was awarded Winners Bitch for 3 points! WOW! In Best of Breed, I took Reid in and Gretchen took Mari. Mari was awarded Best of Opposite Sex over 3 bitch specials to up the points to 4 and Reid was Best of Winners for his 4</span><span class="s3" style="vertical-align: super; ">th</span><span class="s2"> major! Reid is now known as </span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; ">CH </span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; ">Loteki</span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; "> Written </span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; ">On</span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; "> The Wind</span><span class="s2">. Champion number 7 </span><span class="s2">for his dam, CH </span><span class="s2">Loteki</span><span class="s2"> </span><span class="s2">The Wind </span><span class="s2">In</span><span class="s2"> My Hair. What a great day! We enjoyed a nice lunch, a bit of vendor shopping, and then, packed up and headed back to Gretchen’s about 3:30 and dinner for her dad, John’s 85</span><span class="s3" style="vertical-align: super; ">th</span><span class="s2">birthday.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2"><br></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2">Sunday morning temps held steady overnight at only 5 below, but there was much talk of what was to come. Schools had been closed for Monday by the Governor, because of the forecast. Up at 5:30 a.m. and back to the show site, we had taken a lot of our equipment out on Saturday and loaded my dog food on Saturday. Min Pins were again at 8:30 a.m.</span><span class="s2"> Jay won the BBE class and went on to win his first major! Great weekend-four entries and 5 majors! Papillons were judged at 10, with Mari going 2</span><span class="s3" style="vertical-align: super; ">nd</span><span class="s2"> in the BBE class and reserve but showing the best she had all weekend! I was very proud. I was thrilled to see Kerstin</span><span class="s2">Hokanson</span><span class="s2">, whom I have not seen in a couple of years.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s2"><br></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I quickly changed my clothes, packed up the dogs in a warmed van and headed south! Temps held at -5 for a long part of the trip, but slowly rose to 0 and by the time I had pulled in the drive at 3:45 p.m. the temperature was 2, but at the same time the wind had started to blow, I actually feel it blew me home! Snow was blowing and it was feeling a lot colder than 2 degrees! It was great to be home. What a fabulous way to start the year! </span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-33104238821342873182013-12-28T05:11:00.001-08:002013-12-28T05:11:27.905-08:00PACH2 JacksonJackson earned his PACH2 on Friday, December 27, with this run...<div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXGLmJh4A4Y">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXGLmJh4A4Y</a></div><div><br></div><div>Congratulations to Cheryl Brown and Jackson.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Sheri Cassens and Lizzie enjoyed several great qualifying runs on December 22 in Illinois. Lizzie is now Loteki Pride and Prejudice OA, OAJ.</div><div><br></div><div>Congratulations to these fabulous individuals and their incredible devotion to the sport of agility.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-48516433436221584872013-11-25T18:00:00.003-08:002013-11-25T18:00:52.499-08:00<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Life has been wild here!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I started a new magazine, Papillon Revue, with the first issue mailed out the last week of July. It is going great! It is growing every month!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I went back to work the first Monday in August, attended dog shows almost every weekend for the next 8 weeks, had a couple litters of puppies, and changed jobs!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Everything is good. Healthy beautiful puppies! A great change in jobs with the same company. Nice wins at the shows! Great friends and family. And did I mention puppies! They are wonderful keep me busy, but I love it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The third issue of Papillon Revue is at the printer right now. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I will try not to stay away so long.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-6479583904611860042013-07-16T17:48:00.000-07:002013-07-16T17:48:07.993-07:00Mid-July...it's hot, hot, hot<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I cannot believe it is already mid-July! My summer if flying by and I'm not off to many shows!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I did drive to the Fort Dodge shows mid-June picked up the first point on Natasha, <strong>Loteki Let My Hair Down</strong>. Grant won another major towards his Grand Championship.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The next weekend the shows were held in Iowa City. Grant was BOB each day. Glamour was WB/BOW on Sunday. It was great to be close to home. Helen & John Schultz were down so was able to see Scout. He is so glamorous with his fringing! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Sheri Cassen (IL) wrote that she and Lizzie had a great weekend at the agility trial with 5 qualifying runs out of 6. So she has two legs towards her Open Standard degree (must have one other judge as she qualified 3 times), and 2 legs towards her JWW. Sheri was so thrilled with Lizzie's confidence and speed. She said they will have more fun to come! Looking forward to hearing more great reports!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">At the Agility Club of Evansville, Jackson was 6 for 6 with all first places and Spencer was 1 for 1! Cheryl is really having a great summer with Jackson and Spencer!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Terry was off work the week of the fourth. He was kept busy painting the house, still have the foundation, the garage and then the trim, but it is coming along. It looks all fresh! Thankfully the weather was not like last year!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Friday after the 4th, I drove over to friend, Patti Perkins, in DeKalb, IL. I always have a great time at Patti's. I attended the two Greater Chicagoland Papillon club specialties. Ms. Glamour was WB/AOM and Best BBE on Saturday for 4 points under Kent Delaney. On Sunday we had Tim Catterson, she again was WB, this time BOW and again best bred by to <strong>become </strong></span><strong> </strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>CH Loteki It's A Glamorous Updo!</strong> with three specialty wins!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">In Dallas the same weekend, Mary Gail Holcombe called on Saturday to report that McGee was WD for FIVE points! She was so excited.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">On the way home from DeKalb, I received an email from my Aunt Marleen. She reported that my Uncle Roger had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was already in hospice care and comfortable. One Tuesday evening, he had passed away. This is the last of my father's siblings. Terry and I had visited with Roger and Marleen at their home this past December. We have lovely memories and some nice pictures. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Saturday night, Terry became ill when we were had just went out to dinner. We ended up in the ER. They kept him and he has spent four nights in the hospital so far. I hope he will be released tomorrow. It appears at this time that he has been affected by vertigo, so there will be a period where he will have to retrain the nerves in his brain to work around the damaged nerves in his inner ear. They did other tests while he was there, no news at this point.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I had great news from Optigen, where I submitted DNA samples for Lana, Rose and Nelson to see if they carried the PRA1 gene, all three came back 'NORMAL'. Happy days!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This past Sunday, Mary Gail called again, even more excited as McGee had won his 2nd major and now was <strong>CH</strong> <strong>Loteki</strong> <strong>Rose</strong> <strong>To</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong>! YA! Thank you, Hiram Stewart, for your expertise!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Cheryl Brown (TN) and Jackson have been burning put the agility ring! I cannot keep up with the reports!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Finally, my new endeavor....Papillon Revue, a magazine devoted to the Papillon goes to the printer this week. I am so excited! I cannot wait to see it in print!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I left May 19th before noon. I arrived at the hotel around 8, the weather was quite hot, so unloading was a warm endeavor - 10 (or more, I lost track of how many times I went up the elevator with stuff) trips later, all the necessities and dogs were in the room. Luckily the rooms were spacious! About 1:30, I crawled in bed. I awoke about 4:20, laid quietly trying to go back to sleep until 5:30, when I got up and took the dogs out. Back to the room I had 3 dogs to bath and groom for the first PCA Regional specialty.</span><br />
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Mary Gail Holcombe (MS) reported her two boys, <strong>Loteki Rose To The</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong> (McGee) was 2nd in Beginner Novice B on Tuesday and 4th in Rally Novice B on Wednesday. He had a 100 score in Rally, but was beaten on time. </div>
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Monday's specialty was judged by James Hupp. First time in the ring, Ona, <strong>Loteki Chanceux On My Honor</strong> won a 4th in the 9-12 class. She had moments of brilliance and some very naughty times too, it was a big class so I felt great about Ona's debut! Ms. Asia was shown in BOB. I was thrilled to have <strong>GCH Loteki In The Heat Of The Moment </strong>awarded BOS over the top winning bitch in the country handled by a well known handler! I also was proud to own the sire of the WB/BOW, Rorralore Fayrye Queene, owned and bred by Charlotte McGowan, sired by <strong>CH Loteki Rose To The Throne.</strong><br />
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Tuesday was another regional specialty, which I chose not to enter. My decision proved to be correct. The judge was incredible slow and took almost 8 hours to judge just over 100 dogs! The highlight of the day was when my long time friend, Christine Bohentine, arrived shortly after 10 a.m.! We had not seen each other for 20 years! She looked the same and it was non-stop chatting, questions and hugs!</div>
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Wednesday, sweeps was held in the afternoon, judged by Tracy Burdick (Denzel Papillons). My Glamour (<strong>Loteki It's A Glamours Updo</strong>) won the 12-15 month bitch class. She was well received by several of my peers.</div>
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A judge change was announced after the sweeps classes for the National, Mrs. Billings was in the hospital. We all were in suspense as to who was going to come to judge the National. The rumors buzzed around for several hours, but then the announcement was made that it would be Randy Garren of NC. Judging was put back from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. I did not have a dog entered so Thursday was another free day, which Mary Gail,<br />
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Cheryl and I chose to go to Churchill Downs and enjoy some incredible history, great food and fun!</div>
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Friday was bitches. Ms. Glamour did me proud by winning the BBE class, my favorite class, where I think all the best dogs should be shown! She went on to win RWB! For the first time at National specialties, the AKC started a new rule where the reserve wins a 3 point major, so we were thrilled to not only go Reserve at the National, but come home with a three point major to boot!</div>
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Saturday was the intersex. The morning started out with Juniors at 8:00 a.m. Ms. Asia managed to slip away from me for a short time and two all out runs around the big ring with a HUGE smile on her face. She came once I was able to position myself on the <br />
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ground and call. She was so happy with herself. She was encouraged by the entire audience laughing and clapping! She was quite happy with herself! When it was our time in the ring, she performed beautifully and was awarded Select bitch! I was thrilled, even though in my opinion, she should have won!</div>
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Sunday was another regional specialty, which I chose not to enter. I packed up and made my way home. It was so great to be home. The dogs all agreed! Thankfully Monday, I had time to put things away, do laundry and catch a few extra minutes of sleep. Back to work on Tuesday....</div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">February I attended one set of shows in Des Moines. The Papillon Club of Iowa had their 2nd A match. I have been working on putting together the presentation for AKC to get full status. Crossing fingers that by this time next year we will be planning our shows!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">We have had a lot of winter weather in February and March, but it seems like spring is trying to push through. The grass is green at last and the daffodils are pushing up. Everyone is ready for sunshine and green.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I drove to Columbia, MO, the 2nd weekend in March to shows. I enjoyed success at the dog shows also. Lita became <strong>CH</strong> <strong>Loteki Alito De Vento</strong> with her third major on Saturday. </span><br />
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All from the BBE class, which is my favorite class! <br /><br />Grant, (<strong>CH Loteki The Sun On My Face</strong>), was BOB at his first show as a special. He was shown by Danna Robinson Saathoff. Who just took his lead a couple minutes before stepping into the ring. I was so proud of how well he showed for her! There were 6 specials so it was a very nice win and his first 5 points towards his Grand Championship! He repeated his win on Sunday, but a threatening snow storm found me heading home and skipping the group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Easter weekend I went to shows in Clinton. Saturday I drove over by myself with three 'green' dogs, I was fortunate to find ring side help. <strong>Loteki In The Party Moment</strong> was WD/BOW for 2 points on Saturday. My two 1st timers did okay with <strong>Loteki It's A Glamorous Up Do</strong> winning the BBE class and going on to WB/BOS for her first 2 points. Ms. Mari, <strong>Loteki Fair Winds</strong>, was Best Puppy. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Sunday, Terry and I drove over the shows again, with similar success. Kutcher was WD, BOW, and BOB for another point. Glamour was WB and BOS. We stayed and had a long </span><br />
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leisurely lunch with friends and showed in the group. Kutcher showed like a pro but now ribbon. We drove home and then had a family night at Stephanie & Clay's with everyone sitting around the table. It was nice.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Last weekend, I drove to DeKalb and had a wonderful weekend with the girls! Weather had it wow moments. Driving home I had wished I had had a pedicure and flip flops at 64 degrees! </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-59407492246438107932013-02-07T17:45:00.001-08:002013-02-07T17:45:32.157-08:00<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cannot believe, I have been away for a full three months! It has been a busy, busy time. Let me see if I can recap a bit, it isn't going to be easy. I know I will forget something or something, which is why I should do this on a regular basis!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have been doing a few shows, maybe one weekend a month since October, so although I have not been hitting the show scene hard, I have enjoyed wonderful phone calls and emails from others in the Loteki family!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Terry and I drove to Mason City for two shows. We were very lucky to bring home the points in both sexes both days. We enjoyed visiting with other exhibitors and were lucky to see some young Cavalier puppies owned by Jason & Kim Maret of Decorah. I love learning about new breeds!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown (TN) and Jackson had a great month of October. Jackson completed his Preferred titles in 9 days and 18 Qs. He started in Excellent B Preferred to start earning points towards his PACH and the next day he Q'ed in Excellent B Standard Preferred and won his first 16 PACH points. Quite a lot accomplished in one month! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The second weekend in November, Cheryl and boys had a local TDAA trial today. Cheryl entered Felix in the Games because it is what he needs for his TACh5 (7 Games). He Q'ed in both of the games on Saturday. Jackson ran in one of the games and all three Standards and was perfect. 4 for 4! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">November I took a day of vacation to attend shows in Omaha at the CenturyLink center with Gretchen Hofheins-Wackerfuss. The weather was unseasonably warm, which was super. We were able to see long time friend, Jere Olson, who was up from his new home in Texas to judge. Gretchen finished her homebred Min Pinscher, Sultans Shred It on Friday. Our jointly bred and owned, Sultans Tight Squeeze won the breed Friday & Saturday, select on Sunday for three majors towards his Grand Championship. Littermate, Sultans Don't Start was WD for majors Saturday and Sunday. Great weekend for Min Pins!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Friday, Lita (<strong>Loteki</strong> <strong>Alito</strong> <strong>Di Venti</strong>) was WB and BOW under Kent Delaney. Sunday, Grant, a.k.a. <strong>Loteki</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sun</strong> On <strong>My</strong> Face, was WD to complete his championship from the BBE class. He went on to be BOW and BOB over 7 specials!!! Grant is co-bred/owned with Gretchen Hofhein-Wackerfuss. It was wonderful to have her there when he finished his title! The trip home was uneventful and flew by!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The first weekend in December I drove to shows in Belleville, IL. The weather was unseasonable warm, but perfect dog show weather. Saturday we were the bridesmaid in both sexes, but I was happy with <strong>Loteki In The Party Moment</strong>'s first time in the ring. Kutcher was WD from the 6-9 class for a 4 point major! Lita was WB and BOW, BOS for 4 points also! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The whole family went to</span> <span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Orlando the week before Christmas. I was able to sneak over to Eukanuba on Sunday afternoon for a bit and visited with a few people. While everyone else hung out at the swimming pool, canoeing or just relaxing. We did Disney for FOUR days! Talk about being tired! Our room overlooked the lake and we were able to watch the fireworks from Magic Kingdom and Epcot every night! It was glorious!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Terry had surgery on January 2 for a torn rotator cuff. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The 2nd Sunday in January, I had great news from Mississippi from Mary Gail Holcombe, McGee, <strong>Loteki Rose To The Challenge</strong> picked up two more points. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Later that day I had a call from Helen Schultz (WI) "Scout", <strong>Loteki Take The Nature Trail, </strong>had picked up his first two points by going BOB over two specials from the puppy class! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I had some good news from Mary Gail Holcombe (MS) <strong>Loteki Up To The Challenge</strong> picked up another point at local shows on September 16th. McGee has fully recovered from his meth incident earlier this year. He is looking really beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown (TN) has been enjoying great success with Jackson running agility! She is very happy to have <strong>GCH CH Loteki The Wind of Change</strong> back home after a brief visit to Iowa. We are going to miss Spencer, but he left me two very special little bundles. Crossing my fingers they are as pretty and have at least half as much brains! He is an incredibly smart little guy!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I drove to Freeport, IL to shows on September 30th. What a beautiful day! I was lucky to have <strong>Loteki The Sun On My Face</strong> win WD and BOW for 2 more points. Grant is really doing well, although he was a bit fresh after having two months off! I had lunch with three other Papillon exhibitors. What a lovely day it was!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A lot of my time is being spent going to my sister and bro-in-law's where we have our pony. Trinity and Sophia are really enjoying learning to ride, as well, as just getting to know Camache. It is a great experience and one that I am hoping will enrich their lives in the future. We are enjoying family get togethers as everyone seems to come out to watch and enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Meg Peifer took this photo of my up and coming youngster, <strong>Loteki In The Party Moment</strong>. I did not quite have him stack right, but there was a lot going on with motorhomes starting up and moving around, so he was just a bit distracted. I hope Kutcher continues to fulfil his promise. </span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-55252167798054175382012-08-29T16:59:00.001-07:002012-09-06T15:42:22.865-07:00What a great weekend<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lots of news from the weekend - </span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Barry Palmer (MD) wrote he had an absolute great weekend with his two Papillons, Zephyr and Trooper. "Zephyr earned his CDX a 194.5 and second place which is the <br />best score of his career. In agility he still needs 5 double Q's for his MACH, <br />but we are making steady progress. <br /><br />Trooper (<strong>Loteki Blowing In The Wind</strong>) just started competing last weekend at Jeannine's and earned his Beginner Novice Title at our club's trial last night. This is a relatively new AKC class where the dog remains on lead. It's a great way to get your dog in the ring and get experience while they are still working on their off lead heeling. Trooper earned a 195.5 and first place. To say the least, I was very proud. Jeannine thinks he is the best heeler I have ever had. He is definitely an eye catcher. Last weekend Chloe took 1st place, Willie took 2nd and Trooper took 3rd in the Beginner Novice class. It was a Loteki sweep. We had lots of fun."</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown (TN) writes on Saturday - "Jackson and I had a fun day. Two blue ribbons in Novice Preferred 4" Jumpers and Standard. My little red guy rocked those courses! 23 seconds under time in Jumpers and then 41 seconds under time in Standard!"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sunday Cheryl writes - "Jackson rocked two more Novice courses today running 4". He does really like that." Four runs four blue ribbons! </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sounds like a great day!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Amy Nesselrodt (PA) wrote - "This past weekend, we had a "girls' camping trip" at Chenago Valley State Park (NY)<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">and attended the Susquenago Kennel Club's agility trials. Molly Jo and Pippin (<strong>Loteki High Flyer NA NJ AJP</strong> <strong>OA</strong>) may now upgrade the OA to AXP, for they had a lovely Excellent Standard run for a first place ribbon and finished his title! Great job Molly and Pippin! Pippin enjoyed the camping part too as he had lots of "lap time" and also got to sleep with us in our tiny tent!"</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown was also very excited as <strong>CH Loteki The Winds Of Change</strong>, became GCh Loteki The Winds of Change! He was BOB on Satuarday with yet another group placement in a tough toy group in Minnesota on Saturday. Sunday he was BOB again, which completed the Grand title, but I was unable to stay for the group to other commitments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><strong>Loteki Alito Di Vento</strong>, a.k.a. was WB and BOW for 4 points on Saturday from the BBE class! <br /><br />My 2nd home bred</span></span> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Miniature Pinscher - <strong>Sultans Tight Squeeze</strong>, a.k.a. Edgar, completed his championship title on Saturday from the BBE, undefeated, except the one time he was beat by his brother. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jeannine Rash (PA) was HIT on Saturday at shows in her area with Nicholas. I don't have all the particulars, but after many months at home. I'm sure Jeannine & Nicholas are very happy to be back in the ring!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On Tuesday morning, I received this email from Cheryl (TN) - "He (Jackson) woke me up just after 2:00 to tell me something was wrong. The hot water heater was running non stop. Weird. Then I heard water running. Hot water was gushing from my kitchen cabinets under the sink! <br /><br />Luckily, I know how to shut off the main water shut off. The braided rugs were soaked and there was some standing water and there are hardwoods in the kitchen. I dragged the rugs outside and started mopping up the floor. Left a message for the plumber and went back to bed. <br /><br />Plumber called at 6:15 and was here by 7:30. The hot water supply hose blew apart. The main pressure valve had gone bad and the pressure was way too high. Thank you Jackson! If he hadn't alerted?!" I think Jackson as earned his PAD title!!! (PAD - Plumbing Alert Dog)</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A great weekend with a lot of wonderful wins in many different parts </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">of the country with wonderful people and fabulous dogs. Congratulations! Keep those emails and calls coming!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-84223318906020820002012-08-19T09:50:00.005-07:002012-08-21T16:58:29.434-07:00MACH Jackson! and new titles!<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Just received an excited post from Cheryl Brown, Jackson earned his MACH this morning.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">More info later today, I hope! I hope we will have a you-tube link also!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Great photo of Cheryl, Jackson, his pole and their rosette! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Congratulations! I'm very proud of Team Jackson!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">More great news from other parts of the country, Linda Miles (MD) wrote that Zac earned his CD today. Zac is <strong>Loteki The Wind At My Back RN, BN</strong> and now CD<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">. <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Way to go Linda and Zac! <br /><br />Jeannine Rash (PA) was HIT with her OTCh CH Loteki Ima Firecracker UDX on Sunday! Congratulations to Jeannine and Nicholas!</span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-67999113155373614132012-08-05T16:22:00.000-07:002012-08-30T04:52:17.037-07:00Great weekend<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What a great three day weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Friday started out wonderfully with Lita (<strong>Loteki Alito Di Vento</strong>) winning the bitch points at her first show. CH Loteki The Winds Of Change was BOB and on to a Group II!!!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday was an early morning, but the results were good with Spencer winning BOB again! Nothing in the group, but we had a good time and it RAINED!!! We need it and more, but we were thrilled to receive 1.5 inches. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sunday was another early morning, but much, much cooler than it has been in weeks!! The dogs were all frisky and full of themselves. We had a great time and a bit of a surprise with Reid, <strong>Loteki Written On The Wind</strong>, winning the dog points, and then on to BOS over 4 champion males, for a major. I almost forget to mention, Terry handled Reid in the BOB ring. He did a great job, in his Birkenstocks, jeans and hat. Cannot wait to get the photos from the photographer!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This was the first weekend either Lita or Reid had been entered at a dog show. They both did great, getting better and better each day! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown (TN) was thrilled to report that Jackson picked up some more MACH points this weekend! Way to go Team Jackson!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-31471174748791501222012-07-31T08:24:00.002-07:002012-08-30T04:48:42.931-07:00Great Summer Weekend in Wisconsin<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Finally a brief break in the oppressive summer heat and humidity! Who would have thought that 90 plus would be considered cool!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;">I left Thursday afternoon in the upper 90s to drive to Waukesha. I was to judge the Chihuahua sweepstakes on Friday. I had a nice entry of 7 smooths and 13 long coats. <br /><br />Friday morning dawned sunny, but there had been rain on Thursday so the grounds were very wet. The grass was also quite long.</span> <br /><br /><span style="color: #20124d;">My Best In Sweeps was a Smooth Coat puppy from the 6-9 class - Dartan The Spark Continues. I would have taken this little guy home! What a showman. He was beautifully presented by Darwin Delaney.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Best of Opposite Sex to Best In Sweeps was a lovely Long Coat bitch from the 9-12 class, Hurd N TLC's Affair To Remember, shown by Laurie Thompson.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was a lovely group of Chihuahua puppies and the decisions were tough! It was fun!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I spent the day talking to friends, watching different breeds and getting my feet muddy! UGH!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday, Papillons were not on until afternoon</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;">.</span> I spent a leisurely morning, grooming, and taking my time. By the time we were in the ring, the lovely cooler temps and low humidity had really heated up and it was darn right hot again!!! <strong>Loteki The Sun On My Face</strong> was first in and won the BBE class. He is such a easy dog, moves since and shows like a million bucks. He won WD! YEA! Next in was Pia, who also won the BBE class of bitches. She went on to WB to complete her title! With Pia's Championship, her dam, <strong>CH Loteki The Wind In My Hair</strong>, a.k.a. Lana, qualifies for her dam of merit award! Pia completed her title completely from the BBE class! Grant, who is also out of Lana, was BOW. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I also showed <strong>CH Loteki The Winds Of Change</strong>, yet another</span> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lana kid, managed to win the Select points. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sunday was an early morning, with an 8:30 a.m. ring time. The morning was lovely and there was a major in bitches. Pia had finished the day before so I left her in her crate, electing to concentrate on Grant and Spencer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Grant was the only BBE dog, and went on to WD. I was able to find someone to take him back in for Breed, where he was BOW for 3 points!!! His second major at 10 months, all points from the BBE class!! Spencer was Select, so it was a grand day! We were in the van on the way home by 11! It was great to get home early-ish!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sunday night we had a lovely grilled salmon supper at Clay, Stephanie's with Clay's father, Dion Melton. It was wonderful!!! Thank you for inviting us.</span><br />
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title this past weekend at Purina Farms. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Judith writes, "I thought it
was quite appropriate that Snoopy received his Beginner Novice title at the Cocker Spaniel National Specialty,
since historically (as you well know), before the 19th
century, the Papillon (a.k.a. the "Toy Spaniel") was named; the "Continental Spaniel", the "Squirrel Spaniel" (curly tail), the "Titian Spaniel" (red and white, drooping ears like today's
Phalenes).... ha-ha! I had a fun telling this to some of the
competitors... most had no idea my Papillon was of Spaniel
descent!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Congratulations, Judith and Snoopy! I am very proud of you both!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-65095027573965071182012-07-15T21:23:00.000-07:002012-07-15T21:23:59.420-07:00New Champion - GINA<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jeannine Rash (PA) had a great weekend after several months off with her OTCh CH Loteki Ima Firecracker UDX2. Nicolas was HIT from Open B on Saturday with a 198.5. Sunday, he was 2nd in Utility, and earned his first UDX3 leg.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I drove to Marshall, MI, for three days of shows. I left Thursday afternoon, with hopes that the majors in bitches would hold. When arriving at the show site, I found out the one of the bitches had finished and had been moved up. <strong>Loteki Touch A Rose</strong> needed 5 points including a major, so I figured I would see how the shows went. I had decided on the way up that I would most likely pack up and drive home on Saturday. Friday, Gina was WB for 2 points, the illusive 2nd major had slipped away.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday, Gina was again WB, but also BOS/BOW and best BBE beating another bitch champion, qualifying now as a major! YEA! Gina is now <strong>CH Loteki Touch A Rose</strong>! She was thrilled with her extra piece of chicken and snuggling on the couch, once we got home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The trip home was hot and tiring, I was very happy. Terry was very happy to have me home a day earlier than initially thought. I spent the day taking photos of puppies, playing with Sophia and relaxing. It's great to be home!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-21242337994264498572012-07-08T21:43:00.001-07:002012-07-08T21:52:04.152-07:00Weekend news<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Home from my first dog show weekend in a month, it was a good one! Friday I left with two dogs to go to DeKalb, IL for two all-breed shows and two specialties. It was over 100 and the third day in a row for that type of heat.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday at the all-breed, Pia (<strong>Loteki Una Piccola Brezza</strong>) won the BBE bitch class, going on to winning Winner's Bitch and BOW for FOUR points!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Later Saturday at the Greater Chicagoland Specialty, <strong>Loteki The Sun On My Face,</strong> a.k.a. Grant, won the BBE class of 7 and then went on to WD for FIVE points! He also was BOW and Best BBE! Grant is just 10 months old. A huge storm rolled in while we were in the ring and I failed to notice! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Pia and Grant are half-siblings, as both of them are out of <strong>CH Loteki The Wind In My Hair, </strong>Lana has produced some very lovely children with CH Loteki The Winds Of Change, littermate, CH Loteki It's A Good Hair Day and GCH Loteki In The Heat Of The Moment already in the ring and a few others waiting in the wings. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Sunday the weather was much cooler and less humid - what a beautiful day! At the 2nd all-breed, Pia was once again winner of the Bred-By Exhibitor class. She went on to be Winners Bitch for her 2nd four point major of the weekend and her third major! Just a couple points to go! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">It was a great weekend spend with wonderful friends. Patti Perkins is the ultimate hostess! </span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><br /></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Cheryl Brown was excited to report that Jackson is continuing to work successfully towards his MACH with 16 points, a 1st in Standard on Saturday. He also earned 10 points and a 2nd in Jumpers! Sunday he won 17 points and another 1st in Standard! A great weekend for Cheryl and Jackson - CONGRATULATIONS!</span><br />
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Judith Klotz (MO) and Rusty (<strong>Loteki Im Buddy Crocker</strong>) completed his Beginners Novice title this past Friday with yet another first place at the North St. Louis Obedience Club. I am very proud of Judith, as this is the first dog she exhibited! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very tired Snoopy with his loot from the dog shows<br />
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On Saturday and Sunday, Judith took her young boy, Snoopy (<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>Loteki Erediti Ilvento) </strong></span>to his first dog show, where he earned 1st place both days and two legs towards his Beginner's Novice title! Way to go, Judith and boys! It is great to see new people get into the sport! I am very proud of Judith and her boys.<br />
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Cheryl Brown (TN) had another successful weekend at the agility trials. Jackson earned 30 plus MACH points! Great job! Cheryl is working deligently with Jackson, and the other boys!<br />
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Cheryl's friends had a party for Felix for earning his PAX on Sunday. There was a beautiful cake that had Felix on it. Felix thought the cake was yummy! <br />
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I had a busy week with company from Proctor, MN and Toyko, Japan. Kelli Alseth drove down for a visit on Sunday. It was wonderful to have Kelli here and just hang out. On Monday, Taeko Suga arrived. It is her second visit to Iowa, this time in the heat of summer. We were able to sit and visit in the mornings and evenings. On Tuesday we made a trip to the Amanas. When Taeko was here several years ago we went to see the Field Of Dreams, which is located just 60 minutes north of me. We had a wonderful time although all too short. <br />
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Taeko returned to Japan with GCh <strong>Loteki Down The Garden Path</strong>. It was hard letting Hillary go, but I know what a wonderful home she will have with Taeko and her family. <br />
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On Friday, I had to make one of those very tough decisions to help an old friend, <strong>CH Loteki The Colors In The Wind</strong> passed on. He had been a fisty boy for most of his life. In the past week he wagged less and did not let us know what was on his mind so much. Meeko was used very little, but did produce the fabulous three tri girl litter out of CH Loteki By Good Fortune. <br />
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This past weekend we were busy with Sophia visiting. She stayed overnight both Friday and Saturday night. She really enjoys the dogs and being out doors. We took her to the dog show in Iowa City for a short time. She was full of questions and seemed to enjoy the adventure. She found this straw hat of mine and wore it everywhere!<br />
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We are preparing for really hot humid weather starting today! I'm thankful I am not off to dog shows, but can enjoy the air conditioning. <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-65092772827893245322012-06-12T17:41:00.002-07:002012-06-27T08:02:25.574-07:00Obedience and Agility newsJane Terry (MD) wrote that she and <strong>Loteki Good To Go CD</strong> earned second place on his first
Open A leg this past Saturday. He earned first on his second leg with a score of 193 on Sunday! <br />
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Alexander was the first dog
in the ring. Barry Palmer was watching and thought his score should have been
higher, as did I. Alexander was great! He was a maniac! Everyone stopped to
watch him! He is a terrific little showman and very stylish! <br />
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Amy Nesselrodt, DVM wrote that daughter, Molly and Pippin earned their coveted Excellent Jupers Preferred title on Sunday, June 10th, at the Williamsport Dog Training Club Agility Trial!! With a FIRST PLACE!!!!Pippin is now <strong>Loteki High Flyer NA NJ OAP
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They had a lovely run and a super fast time in spite of the heat. They
placed first in their class also! Ice-cream for all when we were done!<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-21251734188951087822012-06-07T21:48:00.003-07:002012-06-07T21:48:49.171-07:00Felix has a great weekend! Sophia does too!<div dir="ltr">
<span style="font-family: sylfaen;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown (TN) had a great weekend in Louisville. She writes, "I've almost recovered now from my trip to
Louisville and need to sit down and write about Felix. If ever a dog deserved a
brag, it's this one.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You know his story so I don't need to talk about
that. You understand all that he has had to overcome and how much heart this
little boy must have to be able to have done all of this. It brings tears to my
eyes. He just tries so hard every time you ask you to do something.
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Anyway, I had a feeling that Friday might be his
day. There was something different about him. I got him out to be with me
ring side and was feeding him treats. We must have done this hundreds of times
before. This time, he was rearing up on his hind legs to get the treats. I
have never seen him do that. Jackson does it. Spencer will do it. Fee
doesn't. He politely waits for his treats or he will put his front paws on my
legs maybe if he is really wanting a treat. This seemed different.
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<span style="background-color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">He likes the kind of surface they have at the
Derby City site. It's nice padded astroturf</span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;">and it must be easier to run on for
him. The courses looked promising. There were pinwheels but they were loose
ones and the courses were such that I could get to the outside and run. Fee
likes me to run as hard as I can run and he then strides to stay up with me.
Running in place or running slowly on the inside has never worked with him.
These courses looked good. And, they were! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sylfaen;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In Standard, Fee ran the course 5 seconds under
Preferred course time (which means he ran it in Regular course time). For Fee,
that is fast! In Jumpers, his weaves were slower but accurate (as always) and
he crossed the finish line jump 1 second under his Preferred course time.
PAX!!!!!!!!!!</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sylfaen;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I picked him up and kissed him. Yes, there were
tears and not only mine. Friends were</span> </span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">tearing up too. They knew his story and
had watched us together for years. They understood what this meant, what he
means to me, and how much I love him and wanted this last title for my wonderful
wonderful Fee. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It will be so strange not be run him anymore.
But, I wanted him to finish like this, stretching out and running, beautiful ear
fringe flying behind him, and a smile on his face. Thank you, Fee.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Felix will continue to train with me weekly at
class and I'll run him in Teacup Agility. He's well on his way to his TACh5
there. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, Felix is now <strong>Loteki Total Windfall BN RAE
PAX MXP3 MJP5</strong> and in TDAA TACh4. I think that's the right order, obedience,
rally, agility."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Then off to Sophia's dance recital, which was really fun. The</span> <span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">parking was crazy but the costumes and the music was great and of course, the performances were wonderful. So many talented kids! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We had our furnace blow up on the Sunday before Memorial Day, so a new furnace was installed this week. <br /><br />Our orange and white tabby was missing for several days, turned up Tuesday with some very obvious injuries, the main one is a broken jaw, so we are nursing him. Poor Al, such a sweet cat and he looks so rough, but he is loving and sweet, so how could we not try. Keeping my fingers crossed. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To top it all off I have been dealing with an infection on my jaw - really odd, terrible to look at, very uncomfortable and it is going away all too slow, considering how quickly it developed. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">All in all life is good, little bumps. Saturday is the last ACT for the testing year and then, I will have 8 weeks off. Lots to accomplish! I'm looking forward to it on many levels and not so much on one or two others! Puppies to watch grow and train, a garden to keep, as well as all my flowers! I'll be busy for certain!</span><br />
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</strong><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Judith Klotz (MO) wrote me that she took the dive - she has been training Rusty for a couple of years. The first time with competition in the back of her mind, as she always trained her dogs, well, she did it!!! She entered and went to her first two trials this past weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">At the<strong> </strong>Greater St. Louis Training Club, Inc., she and "Rusty", a.k.a. <strong>Loteki Im Buddy Crocker</strong>, entered the Beginner Novice A class under judge, Paula Barras. They earned a 193 and FIRST PLACE!!! YEA!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On Sunday, Rusty and Judith earned a 192 and second place in Beginners Novice A, under Judi James. <br /><br />So in their first two tries, they earned two legs. I am very proud of Judith and Rusty! I also am thrilled to have new fanciers in the sport! Way to go Team Rusty!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nicholas is <strong>OTCh CH Loteki Ima Firecracker UDX</strong>. The win was at the Lancaster Kennel Club this past weekend, under judge Ken Nagler. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jeanine writes, "The dog who won Crufts Obedience was a point behind him. One of
my students got a 199.5 right behind us.That boy is very very special. He's the best. I was given
a dozen red roses--its the red rose city."</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What a thrill. What a fantastic little dog. He was Top Achievement Papillon for the year 2011! Congratulations, Jeannine and Nicholas!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-8712788701049010032012-05-14T08:51:00.002-07:002012-05-26T05:17:26.355-07:00Catching Up<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's been a busy past month here, but Loteki Papillons have been out and about.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown (TN) has been attending agility trials, but AKC and Teacup! She and the boys have been doing quite well. On May 5th, Cheryl wrote that Jackson had a very good weekend earning 36 more points towards his MACH.</span><br />
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Jackson got 4
Standard Q's and 4 Games Q's (8 out of 10 Q's) and earned his TMAG10. Felix got 3
Standard Q's and 3 Games Q's and earned his TAM9. He needs 10
Standards and 17 Games (!) for his TACh5 and retirement. You should have seen
Felix do the three distance challenges on the Call Direct Send course today.
He's such a character. He did the Call (lead out past one jump and to the end
of the teeter), he did the direct (tunnel, tunnel, jump, dog walk), and he did
the send (about 10 feet to a tunnel). Jackson only managed the first challenge,
the Call, and couldn't do the rest. Fee! Unlike Jackson who worries about
where I am and what I'm doing, Felix just locks on and goes
towards whatever he has decided to do (sometimes it's a wrong course). </span></tt><br />
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<tt><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Amy Nesselrodt (PA) write of her Mother's Day weekend where daughter, Molly, and Papillon, Pippin attended the</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Mount Nittany DTC Agility trial. It was their first show since last
fall. Molly and Pippin (<strong>Loteki High Flyer, NA NAJ OAP OJP</strong>) had a first place
ribbon and their second Q in only the third try at the Excellent Level. WAY TO GO! This is a young team and I am so proud, as I know Amy is, of all they have accomplished together.</span></span></span></tt><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The entry was not large, but Gina, <strong>(Loteki Touch Rose</strong>) was WB both days for a point each day. Sunday she was BOW, which is always nice. BOS was littermate sister, Hillary. We spent a lovely afternoon having a late lunch with friends at a landmark in DeKalb, the Hillside Cafe. The food is always good and the atmosphere warm and friendly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After lunch we made our way to Patti Perkins' home, where we chatted and the dogs played in her beautiful yard. Late afternoon, Patti and Meg Peifer who are both interested in genealogy, wanted to make the drive to Sycamore to visit a cemetery. Off we went, we had such a nice time visiting the short drive there and the short drive home. Patti fixed a lovely light supper and we relaxed while the dogs enjoyed running and playing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sunday Papillons were late again, so it was a leisurely morning, with Patti being the perfect hostess! It is always a pleasure to visit Patti!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I headed home shortly after 2 and arrived home before 5, quickly unloaded the van, potty</span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">ed dogs, started a load of laundry and off to meet Stephanie, Clay, Sophia and Trinity for dinner. We had a nice dinner together and then dropped Trinity off at home before heading home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown (TN) had a great weekend at the AKC Agility trials QQ 18 and 19 for Felix and 37 more MACH points for Jackson! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl is at her local teacup agility trial this weekend with the boys. On Saturday, Fee </span><span style="color: green; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">went 5 for 5 . He is so steady. So, Fee has 3 more Standard Q's and 2 more Games Q's after today to earn his</span> <span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">TACh5. </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here in Iowa on Saturday, after I got off of work, Stephanie, Clay, Sophia, Terry and I went out to my sister, Sue and husband, Curt's place to meet their horses. Sophia had never been and had the best time. She was a bit overwhelmed by the size of these guys, but she did sit up on Jo with her mom and walked around a bit. She was fascinated by their size, their hooves, the noises they made and she LOVED feeding them long blades of grass. She also made a joke about the horse's tail and her own hair which was in a pony tail.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She had the best time, as only kids that have grown up in country have. Horses were the main attraction, but they also have some nice young cats that are just the right size to be picked up. Their border collie, Lucky, loves kids and wants them to play with him. He is a bit exuberant and did knock Sophia down in his efforts to get her to play with him. She talked about him on the way home and said, "</span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lucky is a bully, he knocked me down." We all had a laugh and tried to explain he wasn't bullying her, but just too happy to contain himself! </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On the way home, Sophia did ask for a pony several times. Mom kept telling her that the city did not allow ponies in town, but how can you resist this big smile?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Over night we had some pretty noisy thunderstorms with incredible light shows. We got some much needed rain. Spring has come early for the most part, except for the freezing temps last week over night. Everything is bursting with blooms and bright spring green colors.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Puppies are all doing well. Interesting to note the differences in the two litters that are just two days different in ages. Brooke's puppies opened their eyes on day 9-10. Asia's puppies opened theirs on day 13-14. Brooke's are eating out of a bowl like little piglets. Asia's are happy to wait for mom and not interested. Brooke's are scampering about checking everything out. Asia's are watching the others! Puppy breath is wonderful on all puppies! <GGG></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">More rain today, so need to get started on some of my inside chores. I had hoped we'd be able to till up the <span style="background-color: white;">garden and go plant shopping.</span> Have a great week!</span><br />
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sylfaen;"></span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-19846445097018248912012-04-02T04:53:00.000-07:002012-06-07T21:21:25.031-07:00National #30 in a row<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pia in the bag she won for going Best BBE</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Another National is over. This year it was in Seattle. It is quite the trip, but Gibbs, Pia and I made it in fine style. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We left Cedar Rapids on Tuesday and arrived in Seattle without incident. Luckily, JoAnne Paulino arrived a short time later and we took the shuttle to the hotel together.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We met Meg Peifer and then off to the store for refreshments and supplies.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sweeps was on Wednesday. We watched all the puppies and Veterans compete and then had a great get together in our room to talk Papillons. It was wonderful!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thursday was dogs. Our judge was former breeder,</span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kenneth di Lorenzo. I was very proud to have Gibbs (<strong>Loteki For The Good Of The Team</strong>) win the 9-12 puppy dog class. He is his silly self, although he shows beautifully. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Friday was bitches and Pia (Loteki Una Piccola Brezza ) won the BBE class I was so happy. She is such a serious little gal in the ring!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday was BOB and all the non-regular classes. BOB went to a bitch this year. Non-regular classes such as best puppy, best veteran, etc. were judged afterward. Pia and I were lucky to win</span> Best BBE.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday night a banquet was held, which was well attended. Packing and up early for the flight home, it was a short week full of beautiful Papillons, a nice venue, great friends, and a lot of laughs. I am looking forward to next year in Louisville, KY.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is so good to be home!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966756816090321564.post-41920791511894849992012-03-27T05:00:00.000-07:002012-03-27T05:00:01.762-07:00A Busy Weekend<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Spring has come early to the Midwest. Terry finished the other two runs with patio blocks on Saturday morning - boy do they look nice and so easy to keep clean.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I ventured to the dog show in Dubuque Saturday morning. Gibbs was WD/BOW for point #2. Gina pulled a toenail, so I was not able to show her. Hillary was BOS, so very close to her Grand Championship.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I had a phone call from Mary Gail Holcombe with some very scary news of an experience in her motel room in Little Rock, AR, this past weekend. McGee ingested meth in the room and spent Friday night through Sunday at an emergency vet with IV fluids, flushing his system. Mary Gail reported Monday night he was doing so much better, but still was not McGee yet.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheryl Brown reminded me that Spencer won his 2nd major towards his Grand Championship two weeks ago. Cheryl is having fun with Spencer making the transitions between conformation, obedience and agility. Spencer is a lot of fun!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Better finish packing - I hope I have wonderful news to report from the National, but realistically, I hope to have fun!</span> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0