Thursday, February 26, 2009
LIVING HAPPILY TOGETHER . . .
Monday, February 23, 2009
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Next we will be traveling to Dubuque, Iowa in mid March to show Echo and Dooley - we're looking forward to it more than most because his breeder will be there to see how handsome (and ornery) he is! Echo just needs 3 points to finish so we're hoping she will get er' done! I'll keep you posted!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Shrek meets the Princess
We had fun at the Des Moines show nonetheless - Dooley's WD and BOS was for naught as there was no competition but we always need the practice and gentle reminders for him to keep all four on the floor and not try and chase down the dog in front of him . . .
We're off to reunite Shrek and the Princess this weekend in Seward at a fun match - maybe he'll be so enthralled by her he will act like a gentleman - but being a realist, he will probably jump on her and want to box with her just like he does with Echo at home . . . Shrek indeed!!!
Here's Dooley's first Best of Breed win - isn't he a handsome little Ogre??
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
WE CAN'T LEAVE OUT ROCKY & DEMPSEY!!!
DEMPSEY (aka Dempers, Dempsey Doodle, Dempster)
Rocky is that dog that everyone dreams of but few are lucky enough to love . . . Rocky brought Pat and I together and is still our heart dog with that beautiful grey face and a spirit like no other. You would never know he had such a rough start at the hands of his first owner - he was tied to an old car without food or shelter and through Lee Mitchell and Boxer Rescue, he found his way into Pat's heart and home and eventually, into mine. He's everyone's favorite and a poster dog for rescue - unconditional love and unending devotion with nothing expected in return. Rocky has raised and housebroken every puppy and rescue dog we've had and in his gentle way, has shown them the ropes like a wise old grandpa. He's getting old and a little tired now but he's survived a stroke, his limited vision and is a little more unsteady on his feet than he used to be . . . but everyday we celebrate that he is still with us. He treats Echo and little Dooley with a fatherly gentle nature but once and awhile he still gets that old burst of energy and entices Echo into a good romp. When he sticks his butt up in a play bow and sends his deep bark message to Pat to come and play, he's a puppy again for a few minutes before he crashes back into his big soft bed for a 6 hour nap. We can't even think of life without him him so we don't allow ourselves to go there - we just love and kiss him everyday and tell him how special he really is!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
HOW IT ALL BEGAN . . .
ECHO BAY'S MERGER OF MAXIMUS
We are so proud of our Echo, who has garnered 12 points towards her championship - a big thanks to Lori McClain for being such a great professional handler and friend - without you Echo would not be shining in the ring like she is today! Also, a big thanks to Ashley Hamling and Savanna Hulstein for the points they have put on Echo. Truth be told, Echo would rather be home on daddy's lap or playing with her new little buddy, Dooley but in every show, Lori transforms her into a beautiful show dog who always takes my breath away!!!
AND NOW . . . THE OTHER HALF OF BACK NINE'S BOXERS & BOSTONS . . .
DOOLEY - BACK NINE'S ACE OF HAPPYTAILS
A little history - - - Pat had Bostons growing up and had toyed with the idea of getting one again but I'd never had a "little" dog and wasn't too sure I wanted a yippy ankle biter . . . I assure you Dooley is none of that! He thinks he's 75 pounds and bigger than life and he has brought laughter to our home like nothing else! His antics and funny little quirks keep us in stitches every day - whether it's grunting like a little pig or doing circles with his favorite toy, he is entertainment we never bargained for!