Jon & Kate "Gosling" Plus 8, Plus 3

When Chelsea and I were out for ice cream on Saturday, we spied two separate goose families in the park by the Dairy Queen. One family had only one, older gosling. The other we dubbed "Kate and Jon plus 8", and those youngsters were maybe a week junior to the "singleton". Although sharing the same pond, the same grazing grounds, the separation between the two families was very distinct. They were fun to watch, and just so adorable. Even though the babies were curious about us, their parents let them (and us) know there was to be no close contact of any sort. We were happy to finish our cones and just watch.

Monday Musing

"I wish I was a glow worm, a glow worm's never glum. Cuz how can you be grumpy when the sun shines out your bum!"

Doing the Happy Dance!

Kim sent me this photo last night, taken by Pete right after being awarded Winners Bitch at the same show as posted below. Lots of reasons to be dancing in the aisles ... even Keva looks like she knows we did well!

Thanks for the photo, guys!

Shining in Saskatoon!

Our national breed show was held last week in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The city's, and the show's, motto was "Saskatoon Shines". Well, maybe in June or July, but in the last days of April, the only shining was the silver being awarded at the dog show. The weather was cold, rainy and windy, and very inhospitable. Luckily the spirit of the show, and any native Saskatooners(?) that I came in contact with, did shine indeed, and were lovely, warm people.

My friend Cynthia Charbonneau (Cynchar Shelties), asked if I would show her lovely blue bitch "Keva", who I had leased for a litter last year (see her daughter "Meena" a few posts down) and I was more than happy to do so. After winning our very competitive Open Blue bitch class, Keva was then awarded Winners Bitch, and then the most exciting moment the next day when judge Judy Kelsey chose us for Best of Winners. Cynthia handily finished Keva's Canadian championship over the 3 day weekend, taking a Group 1st in style. It was wonderful to share the fun with my friend, and I'm thankful that I could help out.

There were some truly lovely dogs competing, and the overall feel of the show was so positive and uplifting ... it was just plain fun! One of the Awards of Merit was handed to good friends Kim and Pete for their darling, showy sable girl "Ch Laureate Jivara". "Cocoa" is such a crowd pleaser, and simply a joy to watch.

Here's the photo of Keva's terrific win. Judge Judy Kelsey is far left, then me, Cynthia, and Cathy Reid, president of the national club. And of course, the star front and centre, new Canadian Champion Chelson Satin Image!!