This weekend was Matilda (Tilly)’s final weekend of being in BPUP – this is a show for 4-6 month old puppies. I really like it as it gives them real world experience of the smells and noises of a dog show, as well as a stranger putting hands on them – we were thrilled that both days she went Hound Group 1 and she went on to Best Puppy In Show! Way to go Tilly-Monkey – next up the regular 6-9 month old classes
Tilly is out of my shared by Maxim – Kazuri’s Rocking The Naughty List at Roylcrest. She was bred by Rosalyn Rasching and is co-owned by myself (Sarah Sweetman) and Lorna & Sam Boydston.
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I attended the Seattle Kennel Club this weekend with Nick, and enjoyed the brand new fancy grounds in University Way, Seattle – the sun shone and so did NIck – he won Back to back Owner Handled Best In Shows under judges Mrs. Nancy R Griego & Ms. Emily Fish. Thank you to judges Mr Jon Titus Steele and Mrs Cindy Meyer for the OH Group 1 and breed placements.
This boy just gives it his all every time – what a guy he is! I love showing with him so very much
I also got to show my sweet co-owned cavalier Lilibet (Kazuri’s If The Crown Fits, Wear It) who got reserve one day which was fun.
This new location on the water, in University Way Seattle, is just gorgeous – I cant wait for next year!
Lucy Grey and Savannah are co-owned girls with Malia from Wonderland Beagles. As Malia is a new beagle breeder/exhibitor, I am honored to mentor her in showing, grooming, breeding and whelping. We plan to do two litters together and then she will be able to have litters on her own, if she wishes to. She has been an integral part in choosing the stud matches for each girl based on health, temperament and structure and I am excited for her to have Bred By puppies to show in the future.
Something you should know is that weeks before the girls’ due date, the unexpected happened.
In Early August, some fires were started by arsons. These fires quickly escalated due to 50 mile an hour winds and even jumped over the Spokane River. Malia and Brandon’s house was evacuated and they spent several days with the dogs at a local community center not knowing if their house stood or was burned to the ground.
Neighbors not too far away, lost everything, but by some miracle their home was spared and after an anxious week, they were able to return home. The girl’s safety and well being, along with their other dogs, was of utmost importance and I was grateful for that. Of course, they were told they could have moved in with us, but there is no place like living at home if that is an option.
**This is a good time to do a plug for crate training. We never know if something unexpected will happen – Brandon and Malia’s dogs are comfortable in a crate and so were allowed in the community center. Unfortunately, dogs and their families are turned away if they can not be in a crate – this is one of the many reasons I recommend crate training even if it is just for them to feel comfortable in the case of the unexpected**
Malia and Brandon whelped Lucy’s litter on August 20th – 3 girls and 2 boys – all Tri colored and all healthy.
Girl 1: River
Boy 1: Sol
Boy 2: Banksy
Girl 2: Breezy
Girl 3: Spring
A few days later, Savannah started digging and panting and we knew her time had come also. Not much time for poor Brandon and Malia to rest up, but in some ways it makes it easier as if you are getting up for one litter you might as well get up for two 🙂
Savannah had her litter in the early evening of the 22nd Aug. 2 Tri Boys, 1 RW boy and 1 RW girl
In honor of the fires, that were now under control, they were named in remembrance of the Spokane fires.
RW Girl – Ember
RW Boy: Spark
Tri Boy 1: Ash
Tri Boy 2: Smolder
Both mama’s are excellent mommies and the puppies are thriving under their care. We are so thankful for these little ones and I can’t wait to get over the mountains and give them snuggles as soon as I am able.
The final days are here – I am trying not to count them down as my heart gets sad. I spend so many wonderful hours and days and weeks with these little loves, that saying goodbye is bittersweet.
They are ready. They are sleeping on their own, eating 3 good meals a day and confident in their own skin. I know they will take on the challenge of change in their new homes well and will be so loved.
They did not want to pose again for me, but obliged for a few minutes in between playing on the stairs – it’s always fun for me to get the pictures so I can see how their heads and bodies change with the passing weeks, and inform my decision making moving forward.
Miss Ennis, who will now be called “Dolly” will stay in my breeding program with a friend of mine Kathryn as we watch her grow up. I look forward to keeping close tabs on her. Derry (now MIllie) and Dublin (now Max) will stay local with families around the PNW and will no doubt enjoy adventures around here.
The Irish cavalier litter are doing so well. They are now sleeping on their own at night and only cry a little bit before settling down for the night.
They went on a road trip to Sequim where they saw Opthlamologist Dr Nathan Kice, and all got their eyes cleared – it’s always nice for that to happen. Next up is heart checks with cardiologist Dr Jerry Woodfield to clear hearts before they can go to their forever homes at 12 weeks.
This time with them is so precious and we are so thankful for these sweet little babies
Little Isla, barely over 4 months, decided she would knock it out of the park today despite the rain – she won the Baby puppy (4-6 month old) hound group and Best In Show. The ribbons were gorgeous and it was so fun to watch her have fun with new beagle hopeful Christine
I got to show Tilly, and we got a Hound group 3 which was also fun. Both girls did me proud <3
The cavalier puppies are getting so big. They love playing outside and were really not very interested in posing for pictures. I tried to entice them with a little leaf, but that didn’t last for long – haha. I guess I am no competition for playtime in the big outdoors.
Their little personalities are shining though – Derry is a party girl – up for anything fun and sometimes more confident than I would like her to be – she is just so happy – always. Ennis is a thinker – she likes to watch what is going on and enjoys getting involved when she wants to. Dublin is a cuddle bug – he would like no other place in the world than to be on a lab or in arms snuggling.
