Happy St Patty's Day!!!!!

10 years

It has been 10 years today that I said good bye to a very special dog. I love all my dogs but this girl was "it". There was nothing she couldn't do and she was always by my side. She was the best ambassador for her breed that there ever could be. Everyone that met her loved her. Even though it has been 10 years, I still wear her collar on my left wrist. I have a new special dog now - Miss Vivian - although she can in no way hold a candle to this dog, I do feel that she has been sent to me to help heal a hole in my heart that just could not fill.

Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and miss you - RIP Gretchen- rest assured, you can and will never be replaced.

Off to a Good Start

Talk about making a debut. Nina came out as a Junior Puppy and went Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed and a Group Third. This little girl shows remarkable promise.

Nina has the darkest eyes I have seen in a very long time. She is very clean in her movement but I would like to see a little more front reach. I am sure that will come as she gains confidence on the mats.

Nina is very soft in temperament. She gets along well with the other dogs and loves to play. She is going to be a fairly large girl but I do think she will keep her femininity. I love the dark dark colors but not so sure the judges will take to the non traditional markings. Will have to wait and see. So far it seems to be working in her favor.

Watch for Nina to come out in the 12 - 18 month class early 2011.

Rumors????

Well, I have to say that I am so pleased with my little puppy "Rumor". She is now sitting on 7 points, multiple Best of Breed wins( over Specials), multiple Best Puppy in Breed wins and now a Group 3rd. Quite a start for her career.

Rumor is a very pretty little dog. She has excellent pigment, very clean movement and beautiful little cat feet. I would like to see a little more equipment in the rear, longer croup and stronger back, but, overall she is a nice pup.

Rumor has an abundance of energy which can actually make her a little annoying at times. Let me correct that, she is very annoying at times. This however, does not take away from the fact that she is proving to be a wonderful little show dog. She hates it but with only 3 points left to go, I am going to enter her again.

I am not sure if Rumor will stay with me forever or if she will find a home somewhere else in time, but for now I will sit back and enjoy the roll this little home bred puppy is on.

Yep - not bad for a puppy that was sold to a show home and returned because she was not what they wanted for the shows. We all have different tastes and maybe she would not have been a puppy that I would have picked but I am sure glad she is carrying my name.

Exciting News

Check out this link. Very exciting stuff for shelters and responsible breeders.

http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Richmond+votes+draft+banning+sales+stores/3630156/story.html

Happy Halloween

Miss Vivian showing her true colors.

Another Show - Another Title, or Two

The August show was well worth the trip. My Bullie girl Olivia pulled off another excellent performance to obtain her Rally Novice B title in consecutive back to back wins. This time she went Third High in Class out of a class of thirteen dogs. I would like her to tighten up her heeling a little bit but we will work on that for next year as we hopefully head off to the CD ring.

It has also been a grand year for my young GSD female - Smartie. She finished her PCD Title at this show. I am hoping to finish her Rally Advanced B this year as she already has two legs. Smartie will be in the CD ring early next year.

Keep checking the website for updates on these two girls and all the other members of the VeGrenan family.