Lots of news to report for the past several weeks, I cannot believe how my days disappear and I have still a list of things to do! I'm need to work back from mid-September to present. From September 25, Jeannine Rash (PA) wrote "Nicholas won Utility B with a 198.5 and HIT. He got 20 OTCH points!! September 30 was a doubly bad day for news as I had an email concerning, Loteki Totally Windswept, a.k.a. Felicia, had passed away on the way home from the vet. It was not expected and truly a sad for Jill and Steve, who have provided Felicia with a wonderful life in her retirement. I received a second email that CH Loteki Her Royal Highness had passed away also. Kristin Meyer gave Xena a fabulous life. I know there is a huge hole in your heart. Both of these lovely ladies were so very special. Felicia sweet as the day is long. Xena lived up to her name in such a way and a fabulous show dog, with multiple group placements. They just do not live long enough for us! On October 1st, Jeannine Rash wrote that Nicholas (OTCh CH Loteki I'ma Firecracker UDX) won yet another Utility B class and a second in Open for High Combined. Amy Nesselrodt (PA) wrote that daughter, Molly (12) and Flyer (Loteki High Flyer, NA NAJ NAP NJP OJP) completed their Open Standard Preferred title in the rain and the muck at the Wine Country circuit in Finger Lakes, NY over the first weekend in October. Molly and Pippin are quite a team! Congratulations! Mary Waller (MN) wrote Gunny (Loteki Just Blew Into Town, UD) had a good weekend in Utility. Gunny earned a 197 for 3rd place 197.5 for 1st in Open B at the Total Recall training facility in Hugo, MN. Cheryl Brown was excited to report that CH Loteki The Winds Of Change got his first grand champion points at the Saturday Murfeesboro KC show - FOUR POINTS! She is very excited! Nashville Dog Training Club agility trial on October 9, Jackson did Q in JWW. The star was Mr. Fee! Fee stretched out and ran and was 3 full seconds under his coursetime. Fee is now Loteki Total Windfall RAE MXP MJP4! I went to the Chihuahua National in Hoffman Estates, IL (a suburb of Chicago) over the weekend. I enjoyed myself immensely. Gordita did well winning second in her sweeps and her regular class.
I hope I did not forget anything. I shouldn't let things go so long! |
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Busy, Busy, Busy
Sunday, September 11, 2011
A lot of news
Where does the time go? I have been so busy with going back to work that I have not taken the time to blog!
Terry came home from fishing and I left for Minnesota for shows after work. We came home with two more points on Loteki Raffica Di Vento, a.k.a.Vendi and a BOB with Asia. It was the last group on Sunday, so it was late by the time I got home.
Sunday, Felix qualified again in Standard Preferred with another 3rd place. Jackson qualified in JWW. Check out their video -
Sunday morning, up early to bath dogs and get breakfast ready to take over to the Amanas for the Papillon exhibitors, fresh blueberry muffins and ham and egg casserole, along with fresh coffee. Papillons were just afternoon. We were lucky to win WB with my Chanceux On My Word (a.k.a. Promise) for her first two points. Back to the tent to get lunch on and then the Papillon Club of Iowa annual meeting, both of which went well.
I did two mini-seminars on trimming feet and how to measure your dog and then get things ready for a Papillon match and potluck. I judged the match with 6 puppies entered and two adults. What fun we had and then back to the set up and a wonderful supper of roasted chicken, greek salad, party potatoes, and a wonderful squash casserole. What a lovely day. We left the show grounds 11 hours after arriving, but what a nice day.
Monday, we again had fresh blueberry muffins, sausage and egg casserole and fresh coffee. We stayed and supported the Papillon in the group and arrived home exhausted.
News from Pennsylvania from Amy Nesselrodt, her daughter, Molly and Pippin (Loteki High Flyer) ran their first excellent level run with a first place and a Q. On September 3, at the Berks County DTC Agility Trial, Molly and Pippin ran again with another first place and a Q! What a fabulous young team!
This past week was busy at work with our first test on Saturday. Sunday, Terry and I drove to Des Moines for the show. We were happy to come home with a major on Promise!
Cheryl Brown wrote that she and the 'boys' went to a TDAA trial where Felix earned his TACH4!!! with his first run on Saturday! They had a great day with Jackson 5 for 5 Q's/runs. He got 1st place on his first run and then 2nd and then 3rd. The building heated up as the day wore on and the sun poured in. Jackson is not a hot weather dog. He hung in there though and did it for me. Good good boy!
Sunday, Felix was entered in only 4 runs with a perfect day 4 runs and 4Qs. So, he now has 4 Standard Q's and 1 Game Q towards a TACh5. Way to go!
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| Vendi @ 9 months |
Cheryl Brown wrote of their 4th agility trial in the month of August and with good results! Saturday, Jackson did QQ for his 7th QQ towards MACH. Felix qualified in Standard and got 3rd place in the 4" Preferred class.
Sunday, Felix qualified again in Standard Preferred with another 3rd place. Jackson qualified in JWW. Check out their video -
Labor Day weekend, Meg Peifer visited for the four days at the Amanas. Friday, Asia was Best of Breed, nothing in the group, unfortunately. Saturday dawned gray and threatening. The heavens opened up and downpoured for quite some time. We had opted not to show to the judge that day, but I did get 10 eye checks done all with positive reports. We watched the Pap in the group and came home to gear up for Sunday.
Sunday morning, up early to bath dogs and get breakfast ready to take over to the Amanas for the Papillon exhibitors, fresh blueberry muffins and ham and egg casserole, along with fresh coffee. Papillons were just afternoon. We were lucky to win WB with my Chanceux On My Word (a.k.a. Promise) for her first two points. Back to the tent to get lunch on and then the Papillon Club of Iowa annual meeting, both of which went well.
I did two mini-seminars on trimming feet and how to measure your dog and then get things ready for a Papillon match and potluck. I judged the match with 6 puppies entered and two adults. What fun we had and then back to the set up and a wonderful supper of roasted chicken, greek salad, party potatoes, and a wonderful squash casserole. What a lovely day. We left the show grounds 11 hours after arriving, but what a nice day.
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| Molly and Pippin with their 'loot' |
News from Pennsylvania from Amy Nesselrodt, her daughter, Molly and Pippin (Loteki High Flyer) ran their first excellent level run with a first place and a Q. On September 3, at the Berks County DTC Agility Trial, Molly and Pippin ran again with another first place and a Q! What a fabulous young team!
This past week was busy at work with our first test on Saturday. Sunday, Terry and I drove to Des Moines for the show. We were happy to come home with a major on Promise!
Cheryl Brown wrote that she and the 'boys' went to a TDAA trial where Felix earned his TACH4!!! with his first run on Saturday! They had a great day with Jackson 5 for 5 Q's/runs. He got 1st place on his first run and then 2nd and then 3rd. The building heated up as the day wore on and the sun poured in. Jackson is not a hot weather dog. He hung in there though and did it for me. Good good boy!
Sunday, Felix was entered in only 4 runs with a perfect day 4 runs and 4Qs. So, he now has 4 Standard Q's and 1 Game Q towards a TACh5. Way to go!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Weekend News
Cheryl Brown attended AKC agility in Evansville, IN this past Friday and Saturday held by the Agility Club of Evansville. On Friday, Felix (Loteki Total Windfall RAE MXP MJP3) double Q'ed for his 8th PAX leg with two first places. Jackson Q'ed (Ch Loteki Civil Liberties CD RAE MX MXJ) and won 4th place in Jumpers.
Saturday, Fee Q'ed in JWW.Fee DQ again!!! 9 th PAX leg!
Jeannine Rash (PA) wrote the York County Dog Training Club held their trial on Friday. Nicholas (OTCh CH Loteki Ima Firecracker UDX, OM2) won Utility with a 199.5. He now has 212 OTCH points and is #15 all time toy.
Jeannine's other boy, OTCH CH Loteki Surprise Party UDX, OM2, a.ka. Jeffrey is 14th, so now he has to go after that. Nicholas was wonderful in Open too but on the last 5 seconds he went down on the sit. Nicholas did go HIT on Friday.
The big news really is Willie. Cecelia McCann, (Jeannine's sister), showed Willie (Up And Down's Head Over Heels RN) to his first leg in Beginner Novice B--a new optional titling class. Everyone in the building knew Willie so we were all holding our breath when he did the sit for exam! He kept looking for me, but she'd get him refocussed. He had a wonderful and fast recall! He got a huge round of applause--biggest of the day when he finished. Cecelia cried she was so happy and relieved. (Willie is my CH Up And Down's High Society's littermate.)
Jeffrey finished his Rally Advanced title winning the class with a 99. He got a little out of control after jumping but that is the only point he has ever lost in rally.
Chloe (Loteki Ima Cupcake) won her Rally Nov B class with a perfect 100.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Teacup Agility News
Cheryl Brown (TN) had a great weekend at Greater St Louis Agility Club TDAA trial in Caseyville, IL. With 9 runs and 9 qualifying scores for Felix over the weekend and Jackson had 8 of 9 qualifying scores! That is great news!
Felix needs just one more Games qualifying score to get his TACh4! Way to go! More agility news in the near future I am sure!
News from Rochester, NY, and Tracy Hancock, "Jillie passed her Canine Good Citizen test the first time through!!!! We worked hard to practice for this and my little Jillie pulled it off. I am so very proud of her!"
August 14th was my grandson's, Adam, 12th birthday! Where does the time go! We had a fun time at Terry's brother's pool. It was perfect weather and the kids had a great time. We all had a great time!
Felix needs just one more Games qualifying score to get his TACh4! Way to go! More agility news in the near future I am sure!
News from Rochester, NY, and Tracy Hancock, "Jillie passed her Canine Good Citizen test the first time through!!!! We worked hard to practice for this and my little Jillie pulled it off. I am so very proud of her!"
August 14th was my grandson's, Adam, 12th birthday! Where does the time go! We had a fun time at Terry's brother's pool. It was perfect weather and the kids had a great time. We all had a great time!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
New Grand Champion
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| Ms. Asia on the move |
I just checked the AKC site and Ms. Asia, Loteki In The Heat Of The Moment is now a Grand Champion! Her record is 6 majors to complete her title. I cannot wait to start entering her as GCH Loteki In The Heat Of The Moment! She has two group placements in a very limited career - since the end of June when she completed her championship and not going every weekend! I am so proud of her.
I cannot th ank JoAnne Paulino enough for allowing me to use her CH Chanceux Some Like It Hot.
Monday, August 8, 2011
I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go.....
Monday morning and back at work! After 8 weeks off, it is tough getting back in to the routine of getting up, putting the dogs out, and getting things done in a hurry before work. The dogs will learn to have a bit longer day inside again.
This past weekend I took in two shows in West Burlington, IA. Friday, Asia was BOB with there being two male specials and another lovely bitch special. I was happy. Saturday, we were BOS. I am thrilled with how well Asia has been doing.
The weather is taking a turn for the better with lower humidity and cooler temps. Naturally I am back at work!
This past Friday, Cheryl Brown wrote that she came home with Double Qualifying runs for both, Felix and Jackson! She was very pleased as she had taken a leave of absence from AKC agility with the boys, but she feels they are working great. Spencer had to watch his big 'brothers' compete. Congratulations!
This past weekend I took in two shows in West Burlington, IA. Friday, Asia was BOB with there being two male specials and another lovely bitch special. I was happy. Saturday, we were BOS. I am thrilled with how well Asia has been doing.
The weather is taking a turn for the better with lower humidity and cooler temps. Naturally I am back at work!
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| Felix doing weave poles |
Monday, August 1, 2011
HOT SUMMER WEEKEND
It's HOT! This is my last week at home. Next Monday, I'll be getting back into the swing of things at work! What a great 7 weeks it has been!
I left on Thursday morning for Ohio. It was not a good start with everything I touched spilling or falling apart! I hate mornings like that and they seem to happen when I am in a hurry most!
On the road shortly after 9, I drove to Bloomington, IL to pick up Meg Peifer to start on another excellent adventure.
We arrived in Marion, OH, about 8:45. We pottied dogs, fed dogs, unloaded and then had a quick bite to eat before settling down. Friday morning, we had a leisurely morning, time to bath dogs before showing and find the show site. It was a small entry, but a point available on both sides. Style (Loteki It's A Good Hair Day) was WB for a point. BOB was CH Loteki In The Heat Of The Moment. We took the dogs back to the room after the group was over and set out to go shopping. We had a good time looking and all sorts of things in different stores and having an excellent dinner at a local Mexican restaurant before heading back to the motel. The dogs were quiet enjoy the cool.
Saturday morning, Papillons were a bit earlier, shortly after 11 a.m. WD/BOW was Vendi, Loteki Raffica Di Vento. WB was Style and BOB was Asia. What a day! The Toy group was midway and we came away with a Group TWO!!! with many multiple BIS toys competing! I was thrilled. Asia is such a great show dog, two weekends as a special four BOBs and two group placements!
We stopped at local Papillon owners, Carrie & Ed Hutchman and Louis. It was lovely to be able to visit their lovely home. Louis looked fabulous. He is a lucky dog with a great home!
Taking the dogs back to the motel again, and off for another fun shopping excursion, after a couple hours, back to the motel, feed the dogs, and then to dinner. After dinner we relaxed with some happy dogs!
Sunday's show time was again in the afternoon. The sun was hot, but the humidity was down a bit. Vendi was WD/BOW again. Style was reserve. Asia won a select. Thankfully we did not have to stay for the group, we quickly pottied everyone, water and ice in the crates, and off we head towards home! We were making great time until we got to the west side of Indianapolis, where everything stopped. Apparently NASCAR had taken over Indianapolis with the Brickyard 400 and all the exits off I-465 were closed. Temps top 101 while we were sitting on I-465 hoping to get off to go west on I-74. Finally, after no help from the Garmen, or the actual road signs, we made an alternate navigation plan and headed off on I-65 with traffic moving right along until about 15 miles down the road three lanes came to a stop as far as the eye could see. After looking at the map, I decided to go with my gut and got off at the exit and head the direction I wanted to go. We went on some narrow two lane roads, which brought us back to I-65 three miles down the road, with traffic moving. We were off again. The traffic delays put us about an hour and 20 minutes behind, but we were safe, the dogs were cool and home was again on the horizon.
We arrived at Meg's about 7:45 p.m., we unloaded Meg's dogs and stuff quickly. My dogs got a pottied break (me, too!), their supper, a quick stop for fuel and we were off again by 8:30.
I pulled into the drive at 11:45, tired, but happy to be home. I unloaded the dogs, who took several laps around the yard, got a drink, pottied and were ready to come in. I said hello to everyone who stayed at home, including Eleanor who was loudly meowing at me, put the guys that were with me to bed and headed there my self, crawling into bed about 12:15 a.m. It was great to be in my own bed!
Morning started at 6:15, lots to accomplish, including unloading, laundry, cleaning crates and getting settled back in from a long successful weekend. Love to go, but it is so good to be home!
I left on Thursday morning for Ohio. It was not a good start with everything I touched spilling or falling apart! I hate mornings like that and they seem to happen when I am in a hurry most!
On the road shortly after 9, I drove to Bloomington, IL to pick up Meg Peifer to start on another excellent adventure.
We arrived in Marion, OH, about 8:45. We pottied dogs, fed dogs, unloaded and then had a quick bite to eat before settling down. Friday morning, we had a leisurely morning, time to bath dogs before showing and find the show site. It was a small entry, but a point available on both sides. Style (Loteki It's A Good Hair Day) was WB for a point. BOB was CH Loteki In The Heat Of The Moment. We took the dogs back to the room after the group was over and set out to go shopping. We had a good time looking and all sorts of things in different stores and having an excellent dinner at a local Mexican restaurant before heading back to the motel. The dogs were quiet enjoy the cool.
Saturday morning, Papillons were a bit earlier, shortly after 11 a.m. WD/BOW was Vendi, Loteki Raffica Di Vento. WB was Style and BOB was Asia. What a day! The Toy group was midway and we came away with a Group TWO!!! with many multiple BIS toys competing! I was thrilled. Asia is such a great show dog, two weekends as a special four BOBs and two group placements!
We stopped at local Papillon owners, Carrie & Ed Hutchman and Louis. It was lovely to be able to visit their lovely home. Louis looked fabulous. He is a lucky dog with a great home!
Taking the dogs back to the motel again, and off for another fun shopping excursion, after a couple hours, back to the motel, feed the dogs, and then to dinner. After dinner we relaxed with some happy dogs!
Sunday's show time was again in the afternoon. The sun was hot, but the humidity was down a bit. Vendi was WD/BOW again. Style was reserve. Asia won a select. Thankfully we did not have to stay for the group, we quickly pottied everyone, water and ice in the crates, and off we head towards home! We were making great time until we got to the west side of Indianapolis, where everything stopped. Apparently NASCAR had taken over Indianapolis with the Brickyard 400 and all the exits off I-465 were closed. Temps top 101 while we were sitting on I-465 hoping to get off to go west on I-74. Finally, after no help from the Garmen, or the actual road signs, we made an alternate navigation plan and headed off on I-65 with traffic moving right along until about 15 miles down the road three lanes came to a stop as far as the eye could see. After looking at the map, I decided to go with my gut and got off at the exit and head the direction I wanted to go. We went on some narrow two lane roads, which brought us back to I-65 three miles down the road, with traffic moving. We were off again. The traffic delays put us about an hour and 20 minutes behind, but we were safe, the dogs were cool and home was again on the horizon.
We arrived at Meg's about 7:45 p.m., we unloaded Meg's dogs and stuff quickly. My dogs got a pottied break (me, too!), their supper, a quick stop for fuel and we were off again by 8:30.
I pulled into the drive at 11:45, tired, but happy to be home. I unloaded the dogs, who took several laps around the yard, got a drink, pottied and were ready to come in. I said hello to everyone who stayed at home, including Eleanor who was loudly meowing at me, put the guys that were with me to bed and headed there my self, crawling into bed about 12:15 a.m. It was great to be in my own bed!
Morning started at 6:15, lots to accomplish, including unloading, laundry, cleaning crates and getting settled back in from a long successful weekend. Love to go, but it is so good to be home!
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