Yikes Hot Day

Once again we need to remind everyone NOT to leave your dog in the car in this heat even with the windows cracked.

Two people are facing charges as they did just that.

I am sure they didn't intend to hurt their loved one although I don't know the details but it happens fast.

Your dog needs to feel cool just like you do.

As Fiona is pregnant, I will pay very close attention when it is hot and get her inside. But we pay attention to all.

The issue is a closed car heats up VERY fast.

You are better off leaving them home alone in a safe cool environment if you must go shopping. That is unless you live in the Beaches and everyone shops with their dogs.

Tomorrow we find out how much a replacement liner will cost us for the pool.

Logan and Panda comes, Scruffy on Thursday and the younger grandkids on Saturday and Nathan is at a seminar all weekend long. The next weekend we are at our oldest daughter's bat mitzvah - an expensive rite of passage but an amazing one with all the studying. I have 2 lenses for her, a camera case and 2 weeks of teaching her to use her camera when she visits in August. I am excited for her special weekend and having a granddaughter who loves photography and appears to be creative. She also loves the dawgs. How lucky to have the pups exposed to the grandkids when they are walking about!

Woofstock Gathering

It was great to see all the dogs at Woofstock. I wish more was able to come. Nathan also didn't take great photos as he was too busy socializing but he did get a few.

It was great to see Ringo and Kobe especially as we hadn't seen them. But it was a joy to see the rest. Each and every one is unique and special and I sincerely mean that!

Check out the photos.

Woofstock was pretty good. Some of the old vendors was back, some missing unfortunately. But it was a great size and it took us a couple of hours to get through it.  We lost people, we found people and it even rained for 10 minutes but not hard and it was fine. It was even  refreshing.

Hope those that go tomorrow enjoy it as much as we did.

Crazy Dawg Day

Well, Mommy got Elk liver. I wonder if she will give me some.

Tomorrow she is going to Woofstock and I am staying home. I think Abigail and Roxie are going...what's that about.

Okay, I got to go to the beach but I would go too. :-)

Today I got Logan all cleaned and pretty - okay boys are handsome.

We had the pleasure of Scruffy yesterday and today we have Simba. Gad what puppy heaven is that? Tomorrow Brie is meeting us at our house and driving downtown with us.

It's going to be fun and I hope to see you there!!

Ah That Beach Smell

We already miss that smell of fresh air, light breezes and good company.

I have way too many photos but I did manage to upload some.

Check out the photo gallery.

We came back to real life and having the Scruffy hang out with us. They played up a storm and then cuddled into sick Nathan and took a nap this afternoon. It was a riot and I clicked a photo of Scruffy during these moments.

He's such a full of life pup and it is fun to have him around.

We were busy today but managed to get some real fun times in. As Nathan was sick it was me and the dawgs and him trying to get rest so no photos but did have fun. It was great seeing Logan and Panda again!

Update on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 8:23PM by Darlah

Teaser's pup Milo is spirting a new hairdo. Check it out in Teaser's blog.

Great Time

Chinook & Roxie

We really, really appreciate the invite from Al & Shelley's and I wish I had known it was Al's birthday. He got to spend the day with us, poor guy. Just some crazy dawg people on his special day but his cake was yum. That's okay. We can make up for it when they come see us in a couple of weeks to drop off Breeze and Chinook.

The company was great. The hosts were amazing and I got to see the dawgs so very happy in this element. It was especially wonderful to see Mommy Abigail and Daddy Kat with their pups.

Unfortunately Nathan was sick and woke us all up at 230am and was half asleep driving all the way home though I kept him busy talking to him.

Roxie was amazing in her water play. As usual Chinook and Breeze are totally in their element but I didn't know how ours would react.

Let's say, Roxie embraced the cold water like it was fun, fun, fun then rolled in the sand. Abigail refused to walk up the stairs and kept wandering exploring. She has other things than water on her mind and well stairs there are way too many of them. Kat got his feet wet, actually played with Chinook at one point and thought he was all that. Spice was over the top enthused and showed it with leaping while she was running on the beach.

Shelley and Al are such great dawg parents. Chinook and Breeze are lucky to have them.

We walked all the dawgs through a farmer's market, through town, on the boardwalk through the places on the water where everyone stopped to say hello. They got cuddles and attention and well that made that special.

I will get the rest of the photos up tomorrow - too tired tonight but here is a few in small size.

Chinook and KatAbigail RunningBreeze & the BallRoxie and SpiceRoxie & the WaterBreeze and RoxieAbigailRoxie, Spice & KatKatLook for more photos tomorrow and larger in size. We had fun. We are tired and tomorrow is a busy day. We get to see Logan, Panda, Scruffy and Jlo. It's going to be so much fun and Fiona needs a bath before her visit to the vet on Friday. Friday I have Logan to wash before the vet. Real life is back. hahahaha

Updates Possible?

Well we are on Lake Huron and Mommy put up an old photo of me incase we can't update on the road. We will try.

If not this will appear tomorrow and on Wednesday when they return even if it is at 11pm she will update the blog even if it is from bed.

Weather looks like it will be chilly but friends means it will be a warm time.

I promise pix of the beach and the dawgs having fun. You may even see the Mommy shaking in her shoes if it is that cold.

Update on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 10:38PM by Darlah

The dawgs had an amazing time at the beach. I think Roxie got the most soaked of all and then rolled in the sand. I got some amazing pix I believe that I will post on Thursday. Shelley and Al are amazing hosts. Food is yum, company fantastic just wish I knew it was Al's birthday. The water, the sunset, the clean beach their cottage is all so perfect. Wow what a nice invite! Amazing and look forward to clicking more tomorrow if the weather cooperates then we will be home. Too soon too fast but special things come in small packages.

Busy Day

I am busy packing and getting things ready to visit Shelley and Al tomorrow. Nathan says its just one change of clothes, its' going to be cold and that should take 5 minutes. Yeah, right - guys.

I have the other guys to get lined combed so Dennis can avoid picking up a brush, as if he would.

Now we picked up this yum bread to bring that lasts about 5 minutes in our house. Let's see if I remember it.

I looked at my closet, it still needs work. I really need to put the winter clothes somewhere else but not with weather like this. Oh well when I return.

It was great to see the reunion of Panda and Logan. I also looked and felt Logan's hair and it appears to be better. hmmmm

Looking forward to tomorrow and will be excited to see the dawgs that remain when we return. Maybe they will appreciate me more?

Now who is going to Woofstock Saturday?

PS: look for Biggies update on Wasabi's blog and Kobe on Abigail's. It will be there tonight. :-)

Pawsway Photos

I put this photo up of Roxie as she looks so much like Abigail in it it is unreal. Nathan said the Pawsway was quiet today and he didn't bring the camera as he didn't want to be responsible for it. I get that!

I spent the day cleaning my closet. As I gain weight I take things off of shelves and hangers and if they don't fit I put them on the floor. I had a mound and this was on my plate before Fiona had pups. Still some don't fit but may do so I need to get back to exercising.

I have quite a few other things to finish too and next week is busy. We are heading out to Shelley and Al's place for just 1 night. Wish it was warmer and it was for 2 nights but we have Scruffy coming so we will be back late Wednesday night while Dennis holds down the fort with 4 less dogs. We will enjoy their company swimming weather or not and I can't wait to see Breeze and Chinook.

I am not sure we will have internet service (Shelley?) so I may have to update ahead of time. We shall see.

It's been a perfect day to clean a closet and the dawgs crawled in and out of the mound as things got washed and put away. I wish I had the video camera as even Fiona loved tunneling in the mound. It's almost finished. I am still doing laundry and the organization of the shelves will wait till we return.

Then we have Woofstock on Saturday. Deb can't go on Saturday and I feel bad about that truly. But I will be thinking about her and hoping to see Laci soon. She will be going on Sunday but Sunday is jam packed for us. I know Val goes both days?? We are meeting 15 minutes before opening at the fountain at St. Lawrence Market. I hope to see all that can come and I do hope we have a crowd.

Here is the Pawsway Photo Gallery.

Update on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 9:17PM by Darlah

Tomorrow we have Biggie and Kobe updates. How cool is that?

Pawsway Event

Sorry I am so late and I won't get all the photos up that I took but I will tomorrow. I am staying home tomorrow, Nathan is going. We were so lucky to have some of our puppy people visit. Thank you!

Carol, the brush all the way from England - amazing!. Anne and Russell: Where did you get it so we can get her one. All the dawgs should have one! Perfect toy, a chew one that cleans your teeth! Valerie, oh my what thinking went into yours with Stella beer - I have to love it, strawberries that we ate as we didn't get out to eat and a toy and pie - yum. Alyssa and Vince who bought two t-shirts that went to Rescue - thank you truly! Larry and Sue for bringing us Molly to visit with, special!! We didn't ask for anything but the dawgs and you all to come. You truly made our day.

The siblings, Molly and Stella played like they were long lost pals and I got so many shots. Cooper played with EVERYONE from a toy manchester to a chinese crested, bravo! Russell had him sitting, down, stay etc - bravo!

Panda and Roxie behaved very well and Panda although wanted to be the boss of everyone she soon gave that up. Bravo, gal! Roxie handled big and little dogs with tail up, bravo!

Our daughter and grandkids came to visit - thank you!!

We were so blessed today.

Here are a few photos and tomorrow you will see these and the rest full sized in a gallery.

Mia and Her Dad Vince (Wasabi Pup)Mia in her Mom's arms (Biggie may be this size?)Roxie Looking OutThe Stella & NathanPanda, Molly, Stella (Roxie back)Cooper & Roxie CollisionThe CooperPanda, Roxie & StellaStella & Molly (May be the Magazine Shot this month)More tomorrow - thank you EVERYONE!! Nathan hopes to see somebody tomorrow. :-)

Scruffy Chillin at Home

This was Scruffy saying Happy Birthday to Nathan.

This has been a wet and chilly day. Too much to do.

I need to get everything ready for Pawsway. That's on me. I am feverishly playing catchup with the blog after washing several dogs and then right after Panda was washed Dennis let her out. If I wasn't so mad I should have clicked a photo as she was black.

Then he asked after I got her done the 2nd time if he could let her go out with him again.

Are you getting the idea she won't be clean tomorrow?

Too many dawgs to wash and oh so much to get ready for tomorrow. Can I go to sleep now?

Updating Abigail's Blog

Just got a fun photo from Gerda and just wanted you to know I am updating it with it in a few minutes.

Teaser's New HairDo

Paula has a grooming and boarding facility and one of the new gals did this hairdo. All I can say is it grows - it meaning hair.

Teaser also gained some weight so hmmm we will have to get her more active before she is bred. I do believe this will be her last litter. Will we have it here or will Paula do it there, we don't know. Paula says its up to us. We will see when she comes in and do the math.

Teaser had the fun of having Scruffy come to visit. Bonus, we did too. Scruffy comes to play on Thursdays.

We couldn't get any swimming in as it was too cold but maybe next Thursday.

Scuffy is such a happy, happy boy. It is wonderful!

I managed to get a photo of Panda, Roxie, Nathan and Scruffy and looked at the markings on Panda and Scruffy and my they look similar.

Both have the same Daddy but different Mommy. Interesting.

We had a blast with Scruffy and hope he is getting rest from his fun and spirited day. We can't wait till next week!

Interesting

Just posted a couple of links on our Silly or Not Dog Products blog with interesting canine products for the potential wet set. Check them out.

What a Day

Yes, she once looked like this...The Teaser is back and Scruffy gets to see his canine mommy tomorrow. Photos to come but Teaser is sporting a new hairdo that I hate (sorry Paula). Phantom and Mugs are back home and I hope happy beyond heaven to be home!

Teaser is beyond delighted to be here.

What a treat I had to get to see Envy. Did I have my camera? NO. He grew. His colour is different. He has a draping of black over brown, apricot and a multitude of colour. I told Paula they are going to be drawn to him as that colour is so different. It's hard to explain and if I knew she had brought him then I would have brought a camera but he may be in his first show in August in the same place we take our handling classes so that will be exciting to me. We hope to have the Panda in that show too.

Envy did the wriggle his butt so fast I am so excited to see you dance and kisses, kisses, kisses.

We have a lot to look forward to.

I promise to take photos of Scruffy and Teaser tomorrow but till then, I am tuckered out. I have Logan and Panda to brush up and I think I will take a break from the rest just for the day.

Its overcast. No swimming but if it doesn't rain maybe I will weed tonight. I did restock my Show Sheen.

Handling Class

Nathan and Lynda at Handling ClassOff to handling class with Roxie and Panda. This is the duo that will be at Pawsway this weekend.

I will update with a few photos when I get back. That won't be till closer to 830ish.

I had to get Mugs and Phantom ready to head back home tomorrow and that meant baths. Mugs easy, Phantom more work. hahahaha But they both look gorgeous let's hope they stay that way till morning. We will miss them but its time.

Didn't get any swimming in. Oh well.... Did have a grooming day marathon.

Tomorrow I stop at TSC to get Show Sheen and then Humber to get water plants for the pond so the fish can go back outside. Dennis keeps reminding me so I think he feels its important. He does love the animals - all kinds.

All This Posing

Yes, we tried to get the 3 together on the steps. But all I could get was the backsides of everyone as I had my telephoto on and they had their hand-held cameras that had to be close.

But as you will see in the photos the moms sat down with their pups and we took photo after photo. This was Kona after that. Do you think he was saying ENOUGH posing, mom!

I hope you enjoy the photos.

While we had the get together, Brie and Colby got picked up and I wanted to add a few photos of them before they went home.

I hope you don't mind.

 

Visitors Today

We had a Treasure litter over with Sophie coming in from Ct. It was Sophie's mom Karen that brainstormed the visit and we are glad she did.

We have Sophie (Karen), Ty (Julie) and Kona (Kathy). It was great to have them here and the rain even held off for the most part.

We didn't really get much playing in but it was good to see the humans attached to these pups and to see the dogs. They look like siblings but each unique.

I took quite a few photos but won't get to them till tomorrow but here is a few for you to enjoy.

Treasure and Ty (Look at Treasure's expression)Sophie running on the deckTreasure and Kona's backsides (similar backsides)We will have more tomorrow. Thank you SO SO much for coming.

Brie and Colby are now home. We had an immense amount of fun with them. Thank you for sharing them with us!

Great Day

We had a great day with the dawgs, all of them!

What was exciting though was having Brie and Colby with us and watching them swim.

Catch our dawgs and Brie and Colby enjoying the pool in this gallery.

Colby is now coming to me and Nathan for attention and giving snuggles. He is really fitting in well. Both Brie and Colby took to the water quite well.

We had a real blast today but brushing all the dogs after - not so much. hahahaha

We are hoping for no rain as tomorrow night we have Brie and Colby going home and then at 6pm a few of Treasure's pups come for a visit. I will indeed get photos of that!

Now to go lay on the couch, watch tv and snuggle with the dogs!

Brie & Colby

We have had a very busy day. Brie and Colby arrived for the weekend.

Roxie went to the show and didn't get any points but expected with just 2 handling classes. Why just 2? Well, we had all that breeding craziness and no air in the car and in the house so it was a tad non conducive to having dogs travel except on a cool night.

Thta's okay. This will be practice for the real thing but still I had to get her ready and that's a lot of work.

Them when Brie and Colby arrived the air guys were just getting ready to go. We had a hole in our furnace about the size of oh a oversized golf ball. So all the freon was disappearing through there as the system is all connected (heater and air conditioner).

After a bill that was several hundreds cheaper if you paid cash ahem but let's put it this way I could of went out and got a new high end DSLR camera for this cost - one I really want - well we now have air. Due to our heater being 25 years old and a builders special our fan that pumps the air out is under par so it will take a solid 24 hours before we feel it. If I go outside and back in it feels comfie inside - not cool - just not sweaty. Upstairs is not faring as well. I guess next big purchase will be a heater. :-( But we do have air.

I did sweat up a storm washing Roxie, Panda and Logan under those lovely dryers but hoping their next weekl wash is in comfort.

We slowly introduced Colby to the crew. He's much better than the first time we saw him and even the 2nd time we saw him and he is NOT sticking to Brie like glue - bravo Colby. He does like Mugs an awful lot and he loves the garden. He really loves Dennis and tolerates my hugs and attentions almost confused on if he should like them or not. I am pleased at how he is doing but determined to get him to like me like he likes Dennis hahahaha. He was a tad shy when we first met him so this weekend will do him a lot of good. It's all positive conditioning.

Brie is a crazy gal excited and yes Wasabi and Abigail remembered her. She flits through the house like she owns it and was highly curious about the pool cleaner and why it made noise when it came up too close to air.

We are going to let them adjust and then take them swimming tomorrow perhaps.

After Logan and Panda go home we are back in the pool with the dawgs outside with us - a tad bit of heaven and who knows maybe some will join us. We shall see.

Swimming Fun

Pool time excitement is over the top when it comes to Kat. Pool is finally at 85f and we are enjoying the pool.

Kat, Roxie, Mugs, Truffie and Spice all went in today. I bet you after dinner Kat will be back in and so will we. Not the rest as you have to brush and comb each after swimming and I am out of steam.

Sitting in our house the sweat pours off our face literally.

I am not doing well after a lack of a full nights sleep now going on over a week. But we are trying.

Truffie really enjoys the water and so does Spice and Roxie. But no one quite the way Kat does.

Kat swims laps and stays in for quite a long time not even missing a beat. It's a riot. The others go in, do a circle or two or go straight out. Not him. He plays with Nathan and has a grand old time.

Spice is a VERY strong swimmer. I have a feeling she will be side by side with Kat before long. Her strides are deliberate and very strong but she swims with ease. It's hard to explain. I will have to do a video.

Kat did a belly flop today and you should see his face (its in the photos) - ouch that hurt and then he was back at it over and over again.

We needed the pool and look forward to swimming some more tonight. We are hoping to get Fiona and Abigail in tomorrow. We shall see. Tonight - just Kat and us cause grooming one dog is enough even if its just a comb out. :-)

Catch the photos today.