The cavalier puppies enjoyed the afternoon playing with our beagles today. We love that beagles are so gentle and accommodating to these cute little wiggle worms, and I was not surprised that visitor Roads was one of their favorites to follow – I wonder if it is because they are all red and white 🙂
I am so thankful for these precious little cavaliers who are confident and nearly ready for their new adventures in their new homes. I have the most amazing families who are going to just love their little ones. I am so so thankful
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.
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.
With Nick’s Double platinum achieved, Dolly and I talked about heading to shows that are in new and interesting places. There was one in Alaska and we thought – WHY NOT? So, we went. We were not disappointed!
Despite the rainy weather Nick won a Hound group 3 under judge Ms Tempest Deutch, Hound Group 4 under judge Mr Dana Cline, a OH Best In Show
Lyric won an OH group 3 under judge Mr Dana Cline, a regular group 1 under judge Mrs Donelle Richards and regualr Hound group2 under judge Mr Del Richards, and a Reserve OH BIS.
Such a wonderful weekend of fun together and memories
Ozzy has been shown only a couple of times post his CH title. So, we were thrilled to have him finish his GCH title this weekend with his 5th major and ch defeat. Amazingly, the judge, Ms. Marilyn Van Vleit, who finished him, was the same judge that finished his CH title last year. She sure is consistent.
I am so proud of Tesla for finishing this accomplishment.
Ozzy is “Kazuri N Joyful Noise Just Over The Rainbow” bred/owned by Sarah Sweetman & Dolly Stearns and co-owned and loved by Tesla Sabatier.
I couldnt be more proud of this boy if i tried – he showed his heart out and won both beagle specialty shows this weekend amongst some lovely and deserving competition.
This makes it his 3rd and 4th beagle specialty in 2026.
Thank you to the judges Mr Joseph Buchanan & Mrs Jocelyn Gagne for awarding Nick this weekend.
A special shout out to Nick’s niece Potato, shown by co-owner Kayla Bonnin who won 13s in both specialty shows and went BOSS to Nick at both also. I am so proud of both of these dogs, bred and co-owned by myself, and both owner handled.
I will do a separate post about all the other dogs that did amazing things this weekend also <3
