My friends Lisa (Youngsong Beagles) and Jenni (OutWest Beagles) had a litter that I had my eye on. I told them if there was an “extra” girl, to let me know as the dam Blanche, is a 1/2 sister to my Callie and Murphy.
Blanche was bred to an old famous 13 inch dog PD – BIS BISS Kowtown’s High Speed Chase – the son of Ben (BIS BISS Kahootz Chase Manhatten). Her pedigree ties in to mine so well, and I will be forever grateful for their generosity in sharing one of their precious girls with me.
This week, Miss “Dorothy” arrived in Seattle – she stepped off the plane and into our hearts
So introducing “Youngsong Chasing Dreams at OutWest” – her call name will be Skylar
Callie has done such a wonderful job raising her babies – she is now grateful that the rest of the pack is teaching them “no bite” and how to play with the big boys 🙂
The puppies are learning how to be patient while waiting for their meals, and have started crate training with time in their crates and being calm when they are let out. they have picked up on the “patience” cue so quickly – they are smart little ones.
I am so smitten with them – final decisions will start to be made in the next week or so – I dont even know how I will do it 🙂
The wider Kazuri family had another amazing weekend – first of all, the Walla Walla/Richard cluster was in the most gorgeous setting beside a canal and in a beautiful park. I heard this is the final year that this cluster will be held there – I am so glad I went and got to experience it before it looks different in 2026.
Okay – we finished FOUR – yes 4 champions this weekend! We had entered enough to build majors and hoped to finish maybe 1 or 2, but finishing 4 was unbelievable.
Potato “Vada” (Kazuri N JoyfulNoise Sunshine On A Cloudy Day) bred by Sarah Sweetman & Dolly Stearns, owned by Kayla Bonnin & Sarah Sweetman went BOS over specials for her final point under judge Ms Debra Thornton – new champion!
Whimsy (JoyfulNoise N Kazuri Just Glitter In The Wind) bred by Dolly Stearns & Sarah Sweetman, owned by Dolly Stearns & Ruthie Tesky went WB for her final major under judge Mrs Marilyn Van Vleit – new champion!
Walker (Kazuri’s It’s A Cake Walk) bred and owned by Sarah Sweetman, won WD/BOW under judge Ms Debra Thornton and Mr Raymond E Yurick for his final 2 majors – new champion!
Elphaba (Kazuri’s No Trouble Defying Gravity) bred and owned by Sarah Sweetman, won WB/BOS over 2 specials under judge Mr Raymond E Yurick for her final major – new champion!
Reese (Bellamie’s Everything Goes With Pink at Kazuri) won her first points – a major by going WB from the 6-9 month class under judge Ms Debra Thornton
Murphy (GCHS Kazuri’s Everything’s Gonna Be Alright) won BOV each day, and he also won Hound Group 1 twice under judges Ms Debra Thornton and Dr. Eric Liebes!! Murphy is bred by Sarah Sweetman, Mike & Karen Kurtzner, and owned by Sarah Smith-Falkner, Sarah Sweetman and Ruth Sampson
And Nick won BOV every day under judges Ms Debra Thornton, Mrs Marilyn Van Vleit, Mr Raymond E Yurick and Dr. Eric Liebes. We went on to win a Hound Group 2 under Mr. Dale A Meyer. We also won a OH Hound Group 1 under respected breeder judge Mrs Lesley E Hiltz, and onto OHBIS under judge Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus. Nick is bred and owned by Sarah Sweetman, Mike & Karen Kurtzner
Last but not least, Olivia Newton John, bred and owned by Sarah Sweetman, competed one day in 4-6 puppy and won Best Puppy In Show under judge Mr John Mayhall!! That is her 5th BPUP in 7 times walking in the ring!!
Sorry for that novel – but also not sorry
Murphy – Hound Group 1Nick – Oh BISNick – OH Group 1Nick – OH group3Potato (Vada)WalkerReeseElphabaWhimsyPotato & Kayla and Whim & DollyWalkerOlivia Newton John – 5 months
Look at these cute little nuggets! I mean is there anything on earth cuter than a beagle puppy? I think not.
They are curious and confident and love exploring our yard. This week I found a super cute little mossy patch and took their photos there – I had about 1 second before they dashed off, so apologies that some are a little blurry 🙂
The beagle pups are 6 weeks and have had their first parvo vaccine. It was time to let them meet the older dogs in a supervised play. We have a couple of visiting dogs since we have a show this weekend, and it was fun to see how obsessed they all were with the babies. They were so gentle and let the babies crawl over them and bite them. I am so thankful for such wonderful temperaments on my pack.
Bpup was offered on Friday and Saturday of the Timberland Dog show in Chehalis this weekend.
Much to my absolute delight, Olivia won the hound group and a huge Best Puppy In Show with many puppies competing! WOW!
As a breeder and owner, it is such an honor for her to be recognized by so many judges and in such lovely puppy competition. Thank you to judges Mr Michael Savage and Mr Bill Fletcher for choosing Olivia as your “Best puppy”
Callie’s babies are growing like little weeds. They are eating 3 meals a day, and loving their food. They growl and have started to do little barks. I love that they come rushing over whenever I come into the room.
We are de-sensitizing them by playing movies for them like “transformers” and “king kong”. So far they are unphased by the weird and sudden sounds.
Enjoy their photos from this afternoon – they are starting to enjoy small periods of time outside.
Time marches on and the babies are here for it all. They are starting to walk around much more and get strength in their legs. They started on puppy mush a few days ago and LOVE eating (no surprise there – haha). They love sleeping on their “big soft” bed and it’s time to start potty box training now that they dont want to potty where they sleep (understandable).
I love these little babies so much – what a joy to see parts and pieces of Callie and Nick in them already.
Nashville (Kazuri N JoyfulNoise Appearing At the Opry) bred by Sarah Sweetman & Dolly Stearns, aged 6 months and a few days, went to the National Beagle Club and competed in the 6-9 month old puppy class for sweeps and the real National. He didn’t end up staying for Beaglefest as he went home with Lisa Young (Denver’s breeder/owner).
It was his first time ever in the ring, and he look it all in stride taking 1st place in his class for both Sweeps, under breeder judge Madeleine Back, and also at NBC under breeder judge Mrs Barbara Scherer, with some lovely comments by both judges.
Thank you to Karen for presenting our litle wild child so well.
Nashville is the son of “Denver” (GCHB Youngsong Sunshine On My Shoulders At Outwest) and “Violet” (CH Kazuri’s Keeping Up Appearances). He is owned by Sarah Sweetman, Lisa Young, Mike and Karen Kurtzner.
And thank you to Jennifer Bell for the ringside photo of Nashville and Karen
We went to Redmond Oregon this weekend to play at the shows there.
Nick (MBIS MBISS GCHP Kazuri’s All I Want For Christmas CGCU ATT TKN BCAT) won the OH Hound Group on Friday under judge Mr Allen Odem.
On Saturday, Nick won OH Hound Group 2 under judge Mary Albee, and Regular Group 1 under Mr Raymond Filburn and we went on to Reserve Best In Show under judge Mr Joe C Walton!!!!! Talk about an incredible win!!
On Sunday, Nick won OH Hound Group under judge Mr Raymond V Filburn, and OH Best In Show under judge Mr Joe C Walton. We won Regular Group 1 under Mr Allen Odem and I was delighted that Murphy (who I also bred and own) went Hound Group 2 beside us.
What an incredible weekend – one to remember for always.
